Mechanics Bay, Auckland

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2483 days ago

John Farnham postpones Wellington and Auckland shows

John Farnham

It is with regret Frontier Touring and Eccles Entertainment advise that John Farnham is unavailable to play his upcoming shows in New Zealand.

John has been hospitalised with a severe infection after having minor surgery two weeks ago. He is expected to make a full recovery but on doctors … View more
It is with regret Frontier Touring and Eccles Entertainment advise that John Farnham is unavailable to play his upcoming shows in New Zealand.

John has been hospitalised with a severe infection after having minor surgery two weeks ago. He is expected to make a full recovery but on doctors orders he is not able to play the upcoming dates as scheduled for New Zealand.

Both Auckland and Wellington shows will be postponed as below.

The rescheduled show dates are now:
Saturday 30 November 2019 - Villa Maria Winery, Auckland, NZ (previously Saturday March 9 2019)
Sunday 1 December 2019 - Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, NZ (previously Thursday 7 March 2019)

Tickets for John Farnham’s Wellington and Auckland shows remain valid for the new dates however, if you are unable to attend the new shows a full refund is available through your point of purchase www.ticketmaster.co.nz.

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2484 days ago

Tide gauge to measure effects of climate change

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A tide gauge has been installed at Wynyard Quarter by Auckland King Tides Initiative following a $4000 community grant from Waitematā Local Board. The gauge is designed to measure king tides to show the impact of sea -level rise and climate change.

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2484 days ago

Start your career in Hospitality now!

NZMA

Want to create cocktails… or make the perfect coffee? Train in the hospitality sector! At NZMA we teach you all the skills you’ll need to get a job in a café, restaurant or bar. You’ll graduate ready to land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment … View moreWant to create cocktails… or make the perfect coffee? Train in the hospitality sector! At NZMA we teach you all the skills you’ll need to get a job in a café, restaurant or bar. You’ll graduate ready to land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*. There are even free study options available**, and we’ve trained people of all ages!

You’ll study:
• Food safety training
• Bar and beverage service
• Café and restaurant service
• Barista skills
• Customer service
• Transactions and money handling
• Maintaining a responsible drinking environment

Our NZMA campuses in Otahuhu, Sylvia Park and Symonds St in the city are super friendly. Come on in for a coffee and tour of our facilities. Our courses start on 25 February so get in touch today. Just visit our website, fill in a form and we will be in touch asap, or call us on 0800 222 833.

*80% represents an average student outcome over twelve months in 2016 and 2017. Visit ‘Latest News’ on nzma.ac.nz for more details. **Terms and conditions apply. Contact the NZMA team for more information.
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2484 days ago

Need finance to grow your business?

Prospa

Talk to the team at Prospa, the lending specialists who believe in small business. We offer faster applications, easier access to funding and good old-fashioned customer service. Keep your business moving with a loan of $5,000 to $150,000 today.

Repayments work with your cash flow (daily or … View more
Talk to the team at Prospa, the lending specialists who believe in small business. We offer faster applications, easier access to funding and good old-fashioned customer service. Keep your business moving with a loan of $5,000 to $150,000 today.

Repayments work with your cash flow (daily or weekly) over terms from 3 to 24 months, and no security is required to access up to $100,000. Apply in 10 minutes and you could have the funds in 24-48 hours for whatever your business needs. Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.

*Conditions Apply
Apply now

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2485 days ago

Teaching that changes us all

The Team from Ministry of Education

All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the … View more
All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the whole country. And because entering means sharing their achievements, other teachers can follow in their footsteps.

Be inspired by what teams at schools, kura and early learning services are doing for our children and young people – watch the videos now.

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2486 days ago

Award winning CATS, extensive tour of NZ in 2019.

Cats the Musical

One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. Bagging multiple awards, including Best Musical at both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards, CATS is considered among the all-time favourites of musical theatre fans.

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One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. Bagging multiple awards, including Best Musical at both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards, CATS is considered among the all-time favourites of musical theatre fans.

This new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece will visit 16 cities nationwide in April and May. As well as, being the first major theatrical performance at the $127.5 million refurbished Christchurch Town Hall it will also visit Auckland and Wellington and many of the larger regional theatres throughout New Zealand - details below.

Since its world premiere, CATS has been presented in over 30 countries and has been seen by over 73 million people worldwide. CATS is based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as "the Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.
Book your tickets now!

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2487 days ago

🌈 Celebrate Community – Mar. 1st to 31st 💙🎉

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Knowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.

This month is all… View more
Knowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.

This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn't the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it's the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.

A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary from March 22nd to 31st. To help you get started, we love their suggestions for 10 little and 10 big ways to get involved. (link below)

Let us know how you're celebrating this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZcelebratecommunity

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2488 days ago

Major Education Reform Proposals

David Seymour

Public Meeting: What it means for local schools

The Taskforce Chair responsible for the proposals and three other speakers will present.

Bali Haque, Chair of the Tomorrow’s Schools Review Taskforce
Dr Cathy Wylie, Taskforce Member
Prof. Gary Hawke, Emeritus Professor Economics, Victoria … View more
Public Meeting: What it means for local schools

The Taskforce Chair responsible for the proposals and three other speakers will present.

Bali Haque, Chair of the Tomorrow’s Schools Review Taskforce
Dr Cathy Wylie, Taskforce Member
Prof. Gary Hawke, Emeritus Professor Economics, Victoria University
Hon. Richard Prebble, Cabinet Minister at time of Tomorrow’s Schools

Thursday 7 March 2019, 7.00pm – 9.00pm,
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell.

David Seymour
MP For Epsom

Authorised by David Seymour, Suite 2.4, Level 2, 27 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, AKL. Funded by the Parliamentary Service.
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2488 days ago

Not everyone trapped by alcohol is an alcoholic

Al-Anon NZ

Welcome to Al-Anon

If you are a newcomer, we welcome you and hope that you will find here the strength and support that we have found. Whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, Al-Anon offers hope and recovery to all people affected by the alcoholism of a loved one or friend.

We suggest… View more
Welcome to Al-Anon

If you are a newcomer, we welcome you and hope that you will find here the strength and support that we have found. Whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, Al-Anon offers hope and recovery to all people affected by the alcoholism of a loved one or friend.

We suggest you attend six meetings if possible, before you decide if Al-Anon is right for you. By trying a variety of meetings in your area, you can find one that suits you.

Al-Anon meetings are held in 112 countries and our literature is available in 30 languages. There are 28,000 Al-Anon and 3,000 Alateen groups worldwide. Al-Anon Family Groups in New Zealand were established since 1954 and there are over 90 groups countrywide.

Your inquiry is confidential and anonymous. If you are concerned about someone else's drinking, we encourage you to get help. On our meetings page, you can find a meeting that is close to you, where you will meet others like you.

If you have questions, please email us: office@al-anon.org.nz
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2489 days ago

Playcentre Awareness Week: March 4-10, 2019

The Team from Playcentre Aotearoa

Playcentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow … View morePlaycentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow with your child.

During Playcentre Awareness Week centres around the country throw open their doors so anybody who wants to visit and experience playcentre can. Some centres will be having special events.

If you cannot make a visit during Playcentre Awareness Week, feel welcome to visit any time. New members are always welcome.

With over 420 centres throughout Aotearoa there is one near you.

Good for your child and good for you.

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