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A New Zealander who was jailed for sharing execution-style IS (Islamic State) videos has been granted parole.
Imran Patel has been in prison since 2016. The 29-year-old will be released at an undisclosed date next month.
He will be electronically monitored and one of the conditions is he cannot … View moreA New Zealander who was jailed for sharing execution-style IS (Islamic State) videos has been granted parole.
Imran Patel has been in prison since 2016. The 29-year-old will be released at an undisclosed date next month.
He will be electronically monitored and one of the conditions is he cannot visit an Auckland mosque.
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The first New Zealander to be jailed for distributing extremist propaganda has been granted parole. …
Hi neighbours,
For some children with sensory issues, the bright lights, music and general festivities around a visit to Santa in the mall can be too much.
Auckland mum Tash Vruink can't remember the last time she took her 12-year-old son, Jaxon Woolley, to the supermarket or the mall.
… View moreHi neighbours,
For some children with sensory issues, the bright lights, music and general festivities around a visit to Santa in the mall can be too much.
Auckland mum Tash Vruink can't remember the last time she took her 12-year-old son, Jaxon Woolley, to the supermarket or the mall.
But this Christmas, he'll have the option to enjoy a Santa snap with his two younger siblings thanks to sensory-friendly photo sessions.
In December, three of Auckland's Westfield Shopping Centres will open early with dimmed lights and soft music to cater to children with sensory disorders wanting to see the big man in red. To find out more about the sessions, click here.
What are your thoughts on these sensory-friendly Santa sessions? Do you know any children who would love to see Santa at a session like this? Let us know your thoughts with us in the replies below!
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Come join us at the Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade. There will be street entertainment from 9.30am followed by a fantastic parade. Come along for the bouncy castle, sausage sizzles and more entertainment following the parade.
Saturday 8th December 2018
Entertainment from 9.30am.
Parade … View moreCome join us at the Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade. There will be street entertainment from 9.30am followed by a fantastic parade. Come along for the bouncy castle, sausage sizzles and more entertainment following the parade.
Saturday 8th December 2018
Entertainment from 9.30am.
Parade starts 10.45am.
Proudly brought to you by the Blockhouse Bay Business Association, with thanks to:
Whau Local Board
The Trusts Community Foundation
A WestCity gift card is the perfect gift for all occasions. Gift cards are available from the Customer Service desk on level 2 and can be loaded with any amount from $10 - $999. The gift cards can be used at any participating store within WestCity – so there’s something to please everyone this … View moreA WestCity gift card is the perfect gift for all occasions. Gift cards are available from the Customer Service desk on level 2 and can be loaded with any amount from $10 - $999. The gift cards can be used at any participating store within WestCity – so there’s something to please everyone this Christmas.
From 7am tomorrow Thursday 29 November until 12pm midday Friday 30 November, they are dropping pump prices on all fuel types, at all Gull sites.
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No flashy loyalty cards. No minimum spend. Fuel without the faff.
… View moreFrom 7am tomorrow Thursday 29 November until 12pm midday Friday 30 November, they are dropping pump prices on all fuel types, at all Gull sites.
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No flashy loyalty cards. No minimum spend. Fuel without the faff.
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Today the Auckland Council voted unanimously in favour of the trials, which Mayor Phil Goff said would be based on a plan presented to the council in March. Mr Goff told councillors on Tuesday that the number of people who work in the central city means pedestrian numbers are growing and going … View moreToday the Auckland Council voted unanimously in favour of the trials, which Mayor Phil Goff said would be based on a plan presented to the council in March. Mr Goff told councillors on Tuesday that the number of people who work in the central city means pedestrian numbers are growing and going car-free was "a lovely vision and an absolute necessity". The strategy came from the council's own Auckland Design Office (ADO), but many councillors were concerned it lacked a timeframe. Ludo Campbell-Reid, manager of the ADO, said the strategy was complicated and a schedule had not yet been drawn up. Councillor Chris Darby proposed that a schedule for the trials be presented to council in March, and suggested the trials also be carried out across the city in centres such as Otahuhu and Albany. Mr Campbell-Reid reiterated that the strategy was not a war on cars, but "about giving people real choices". Transport-focused blog Greater Auckland has campaigned for car-free CBD streets in order to reduce emissions, improve the health of residents, and provide more space for pedestrians, cyclists and transit. In 2017, they said that while some vehicles would always be necessary in the city, steps could be taken to make central city streets more pedestrian and bike friendly. Mr Goff said the trials were necessary for the growing number of pedestrians in Auckland. "There is nothing more powerful than a vision with necessity driving it."
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Displays, plant stalls, crafts, Devonshire teas. Six local schools are competing this year so come along and support them. 990 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland. 10am–3pm. Free entry. For more information, contact. Diane 021 135 9613 or Jannene 027 562 4320,
aucklandhc4@gmail.com, … View moreDisplays, plant stalls, crafts, Devonshire teas. Six local schools are competing this year so come along and support them. 990 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland. 10am–3pm. Free entry. For more information, contact. Diane 021 135 9613 or Jannene 027 562 4320,
aucklandhc4@gmail.com, www.ahcnz.com.... December 1
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