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Hi neighbours,
More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.
Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View moreHi neighbours,
More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.
Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.
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A total of 105 train services will not run on Wednesday as union staff members clock off for a meeting.
Auckland Transport (AT) said members would attend the meeting from 11am to 1pm but trains would be cancelled approximately two hours either side of the meeting as well.
This was to ensure … View moreA total of 105 train services will not run on Wednesday as union staff members clock off for a meeting.
Auckland Transport (AT) said members would attend the meeting from 11am to 1pm but trains would be cancelled approximately two hours either side of the meeting as well.
This was to ensure members had the time to get to the meeting and services would return to normal afterwards. However, some services may be affected outside of these times, the AT spokesperson said. More information here .
A total of 105 train services will not run on Wednesday as union staff members clock off for a meeti…
Hi neighbours,
It's been described as "one of the greatest family events", so will you be heading along to Auckland's Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park this year?
Mike Puru and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jess Quinn will be hosting the event. So have yourself a merry … View moreHi neighbours,
It's been described as "one of the greatest family events", so will you be heading along to Auckland's Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park this year?
Mike Puru and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jess Quinn will be hosting the event. So have yourself a merry little Christmas and enjoy the event!
Info: Everything kicks off around 7.30pm Saturday December 8th at the Auckland Domain. It will air on Three on Saturday December 15th. For all you need to know about the event, click here.
British backpacker Grace Millane and the 26-year-old charged with her murder met on an online dating…
Every Christmas, we somehow manage to spend more on gifts than we planned and buy more food than we could ever eat. Inevitably, this creates a lot of waste. Which is why this year, we’re focusing on turning Christmas waste into Christmas joy. After all, there’s more than enough Christmas to go … View moreEvery Christmas, we somehow manage to spend more on gifts than we planned and buy more food than we could ever eat. Inevitably, this creates a lot of waste. Which is why this year, we’re focusing on turning Christmas waste into Christmas joy. After all, there’s more than enough Christmas to go around.
Join us in our goal of giving every Aucklander a Merry Christmas and donate what you save.
Hi neighbours,
Christchurch may have a very cool arcade bar, but Auckland has a bar dedicated to your favourite board games! 'Dice and Fork' is here.
We want to know whether you would visit a board game bar? Would you been keen to try it with your mates? If so, how much time do you … View moreHi neighbours,
Christchurch may have a very cool arcade bar, but Auckland has a bar dedicated to your favourite board games! 'Dice and Fork' is here.
We want to know whether you would visit a board game bar? Would you been keen to try it with your mates? If so, how much time do you think you'd spend at a bar like this?
Take part in our poll below or leave a reply to share your thoughts.
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(excellent opportunity for future vet or vet-nurse students)
Hi everyone,
The holidays are almost upon us. For home-based adults or students who will not be working full-time, or going away ... and who love animals ... this may be the perfect time to invest in rehabilitating an abandoned cat … View more(excellent opportunity for future vet or vet-nurse students)
Hi everyone,
The holidays are almost upon us. For home-based adults or students who will not be working full-time, or going away ... and who love animals ... this may be the perfect time to invest in rehabilitating an abandoned cat which has been uplifted from the street.
There are 8 x TAME 10 month old (teenage) cats in Glendene which desperately need pre-fostering.
If :
- you are in a single-family home (i.e. not flatting) with a screen door, or screens on the windows
- you have a reasonably quiet home environment (i.e. no 'boisterous' younger siblings) or loud parties
- there is often someone home.
- you have time each day to spend working with one or more of these young tame cats (to get them re-used to human handling).
... please call or text Maria (022 0109068).
You will be provided with a large cage (crate) to initially contain the cat. As the cat gets tamer, they will be able to leave the crate and walk around the house. The screens (door or window) will allow fresh air to circulate without risk of their getting lost. When they are ready for adoption, they will be advertised for re-homing.
Of course, if you decide to keep them that would be wonderful.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who has vet or vet-nurse aspirations. ... or anyone who would like to offer hope to an abandoned animal.
Look forward to hearing from you. :))
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