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Aucklanders are being reminded to make sure they have their say on the council’s 2019/2020 Annual Budget before consultation closes on Sunday.
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Banana Choc Chip cupcake stuffed with chocolate ganache and topped with a creamy fudge frosting with a handmade meringue kiss on top 😘
$15 per half dozen - PM me for orders 😉
Fancy a trip overseas or across the country for cheap fares? Well, you might be in luck. Jetstar has announced a special sale allowing customers flying to selected locations to return for free, with tickets lasting until midnight tomorrow. Running from 12.01am today until 11.59pm tomorrow, the sale… View moreFancy a trip overseas or across the country for cheap fares? Well, you might be in luck. Jetstar has announced a special sale allowing customers flying to selected locations to return for free, with tickets lasting until midnight tomorrow. Running from 12.01am today until 11.59pm tomorrow, the sale means customers won't need to pay for return flight fares unless they're already sold out. Potential flight passengers are told to book a one-way starter fare and they'll be given a return starter fare for free on the selected flights. There are four international and nine domestic destinations included in the sale across a range of different travel times, catering for different travel options.
Selection of return for free flights by Jetstar:
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• Christchurch to Sydney from $183^ (Return for free)
• Auckland to Rarotonga from $209^ (Return for free)
• Auckland to Dunedin from $85^ (Return for free)
• Wellington to Queenstown from $73^ (Return for free)
• Auckland to Melbourne (Tullamarine) from $205^ (Return for free)
• Auckland to Sydney from $194^ (Return for free)
• Christchurch to Gold Coast from $194^ (Return for free)
• Queenstown to Melbourne from $255^ (Return for free)
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Conveniently located at 21 Swanson Road, Bloom Living’s stunning, freehold apartments are designed exclusively for those aged 55 plus who want to start enjoying life.
On offer is great security, a fantastic location, easy, low-maintenance living, like-minded neighbours, and a thriving social … View moreConveniently located at 21 Swanson Road, Bloom Living’s stunning, freehold apartments are designed exclusively for those aged 55 plus who want to start enjoying life.
On offer is great security, a fantastic location, easy, low-maintenance living, like-minded neighbours, and a thriving social scene.
Bloom’s well-designed apartments are safe, secure, energy efficient and future-proofed. Each with two bedrooms, open plan living, the latest F&P appliances and a car park.
Be quick to secure your own freehold apartment. Visit our onsite Show Home from 10am – 12pm on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday or call Chrissie McKee on 021 469 946 today.
Do you have raised cholesterol levels but are otherwise fit and healthy?
Auckland Clinical Studies is looking for males and females aged between 18 and 65 for a new clinical trial.
You need to be in excellent health, not on any medication, and commit to a 3-night in-house stay and 11 … View moreDo you have raised cholesterol levels but are otherwise fit and healthy?
Auckland Clinical Studies is looking for males and females aged between 18 and 65 for a new clinical trial.
You need to be in excellent health, not on any medication, and commit to a 3-night in-house stay and 11 outpatient appointment. You’ll be reimbursed $4000 less tax.
For more info email: krypton@clinicalstudies.co.nz or register online.
A classic fluffy vanilla cupcake with a smooth raspberry buttercream frosting 😍
$15 for half dozen. Made fresh to order! I can deliver for extra depending on location. Please PM me for orders 😉
When---Tuesday 12 March 2019, 5.00pm - Sunday 29 December 2019, 11.00pm
Where---Tuesdays 5pm-11pm: Mt Wellington (under Countdown), corner Penrose Rd & Mt Wellington Hway, Mount Wellington
Wednesdays 5pm-11pm: Botany Town Centre (under Hoyts), 588 Chapel Road, Botany Downs
Thursdays … View moreWhen---Tuesday 12 March 2019, 5.00pm - Sunday 29 December 2019, 11.00pm
Where---Tuesdays 5pm-11pm: Mt Wellington (under Countdown), corner Penrose Rd & Mt Wellington Hway, Mount Wellington
Wednesdays 5pm-11pm: Botany Town Centre (under Hoyts), 588 Chapel Road, Botany Downs
Thursdays 5.30pm-11pm: Henderson (under Kmart), Waitakere Mega Centre, 5 Vitasovich Ave, Henderson
Fridays 5.30pm-12am: Papatoetoe (under Kmart), Hunters Plaza, corner Great South Rd & Sutton Crescent, Papatoetoe
Fridays 5pm-11pm: Shortland Street CBD, 31 Fort St, Auckland CBD
Saturdays 5.30pm-12am: Pakuranga (under The Warehouse), 1 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga
Sundays 5.30pm-11pm: Glenfield Mall (under Countdown), Glenfield Shopping Centre, Downing St, Glenfield
Sundays 5pm-11pm: Sylvia Park (under PK Furniture), 393 Mount Wellington Hwy, Mount Wellington
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Contact--Paul De Jonge
anm@hotmail.co.nz
027 689 9520
Website--aucklandnightmarkets.co.nz
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Auckland Night Markets are now in seven different locations across Auckland. Starting in Pakuranga in 2010, the Night Markets have steadily expanded and become a regular event in the local entertainment calendar.
The markets are growing in popularity due to their appeal to all age groups. It’s a great night out for the family, and the undercover location means it’s an all-weather event. The markets are free, but make sure you bring a lot of spending money, as there is plenty of food, fashion, toys and lots of interesting sights and smells to tempt the senses! The kids can experience food from other cultures, hear live music and watch performances. Buskers, magicians and dance troupes provide additional entertainment at some events. Food is the big component, where you can sample cuisine from dozens of different cultures. There are of course the ethnic favourites like Thai and Chinese, and for those looking for something different there are some rare delicacies on offer from most regions of the world. But we won’t spoil the surprise!
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Hi families! I provide in-home childcare from Astley Ave, New Lynn and currently have a space available from 30 April on days TUE/WED/THU.
I have over 10 years’ experience as a certified Educator & NZQA certified in Early Childhood Education & Care. For a chat, ph 0274900367
Spacious, sunny, fully furnished room with tv and electric blanket available in household of awesome peeps ranging from 18 to 60!
Smoking outside, pets negotiable (we currently have 17 pets here lol so yours would have to work in with ours)
$200 p/w for room incl unlimited WiFi, power, water, … View moreSpacious, sunny, fully furnished room with tv and electric blanket available in household of awesome peeps ranging from 18 to 60!
Smoking outside, pets negotiable (we currently have 17 pets here lol so yours would have to work in with ours)
$200 p/w for room incl unlimited WiFi, power, water, gas, -2 weeks bond required
2mins from humbug cafe
10 min walk from fruitvale trainstation
Storage available in large garage
Large driveway for parking
All modern amenities: dishwasher, heatpump, hsv
Available now.
Message me or txt me on 0225900164
A police pursuit in Auckland overnight resulted in a stolen car hitting a tree. Police attempted to…
Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.
Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe… View moreMaking the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.
Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe the general atmosphere. Find out why Bill and Leonie from Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangerei, found the support and care they needed from the village community.
We have a full-time curtain cleaning vacancy with Textile Cleaning Services Ltd. We are looking for someone who has moderate fitness, is attentive, reliable, and a quick learner.
Are you able to work methodically on your own and within a team environment? This could be the job for you.
… View moreWe have a full-time curtain cleaning vacancy with Textile Cleaning Services Ltd. We are looking for someone who has moderate fitness, is attentive, reliable, and a quick learner.
Are you able to work methodically on your own and within a team environment? This could be the job for you.
Starting rate is above the minimum wage.
Please apply in writing by sending your CV to info@textilecleaning.co.nz
After five months enjoying Auckland streets to itself, Lime e-scooters now have a rival. Wave officially joined the city's e-scooter trial today with a powhiri at Te Puea Memorial Marae in Māngere. Wave scooters will be on Auckland streets from Wednesday morning - with 285 initially.
It will … View moreAfter five months enjoying Auckland streets to itself, Lime e-scooters now have a rival. Wave officially joined the city's e-scooter trial today with a powhiri at Te Puea Memorial Marae in Māngere. Wave scooters will be on Auckland streets from Wednesday morning - with 285 initially.
It will cost $1 upfront, then 30 cents a minute, to ride a Wave, founder and managing director Albert Hoeft told. That matches Lime's pricing.
Meanwhile, bike-sharing operator Onzo has just added a 20c/minute scooter button to its app, hinting that its long-promised e-scooter launch could be close. Auckland Transport Chief Executive Shane Ellison says Wave will be trialling speed limited areas. "Wave will be restricting its scooters to 15km/h on Queen Street, and in the Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Basin areas. "This is a good opportunity for us to test slower speeds in areas with lots of people walking," he says. Wave's 15km speed limit is voluntary, it's founder said. Its scooters have a top speed of 25km/h (Lime is 27km/h on the flat). The speed limit will be enforced with GPS technology that will cap its scooters' speed in the restricted areas. Wave recently secured a permit with Auckland Council to operate 1000 scooters (the same number as Lime) in Auckland city central and outer suburbs, and initially put 500 scooters on the city's streets. Although tiny, Wave has jump-started its operation by licensing a scooter design, technology and app from US e-scooter giant Bird, which is valued around the US$2 billion mark, putting it neck-and-neck with Lime. There were two managers from Bird on-hand for today's launch, which represents its first foray into licensiing. There are now three trial e-scooter operators licensed for Auckland: the San Francisco-based multinational Lime, which enjoys hundreds of millions in backing from key investors Uber and Google; the Brisbane-based Wave - which bills itself as Australia's first scooter-sharing startup and lists 10 employees on its LinkedIn page - and local contender Onzo, which is yet to say if or when it will put scooters on streets to complement its bikes. Hoeft had no immediate comment on any plans to expand beyond Auckland.
The Auckland trial was initially due to wrap up on January 10 but was extended until March 31. At the end of the trial, the council and Auckland Transport will discuss whether any operator should be granted a permanent mobile trading license - and if so with what conditions.
Conditions such as a speed limit in some or all areas, compulsory helmets or moving e-scooters from footpaths (where they're currently legal) to cycleways (where they're currently not) will require law changes at the national level. Twyford has indicated he's open to tweaks.
On March 8, ACC said it had received 1486 electric scooter claims, costing it $739,184. Councillor Chris Darby, who heads Auckland Council's planning committee, has raised the idea of a per-ride levy for e-scooters, which could run to 5 cents. In an exclusive interview, Lime co-founder and chief executive Toby Sun said he was open to the e-scooter tax - as long as it was earmarked for new and upgraded cycleways. He was also open to some of the levy going to ACC. Lime e-scooters were recently pulled from Auckland and Zurich streets, and to a wave of bad publicity in the US, after being hit by a braking issue that caused 31 injuries locally. After a week's absence, Limes returned to Auckland on March 1, with a new requirement to report safety issues within 48 hours. Ellison said that similar problems have not been reported with Wave scooters. "Wave has also assured us that its model of scooter, which is used in other countries, has had no reports of brakes locking, or any other known issues," Ellison said. "It has also provided assurance that it will recall its fleet immediately if any malfunctions occur, until these issues are addressed."
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Hi neighbours, a family can't take proper showers or wash clothes because their water pressure has reduced their supply to a trickle. Watercare believed it had solved the issue by opening two valves in nearby streets but the family say it hasn't helped. What are your thoughts on this? … View moreHi neighbours, a family can't take proper showers or wash clothes because their water pressure has reduced their supply to a trickle. Watercare believed it had solved the issue by opening two valves in nearby streets but the family say it hasn't helped. What are your thoughts on this? Read the story and watch the video below.
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Delicious flavours, dance, music and fun are set to excite Auckland’s senses at the 20th Auckland International Cultural Festival, brought to the city by Auckland Council on Sunday 7 April in Mt Roskill War Memorial Park.
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