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Teachers are bracing themselves for a tough start as vulnerable families struggle with back to school costs due to the fallout from Covid-19.
Low decile schools are sourcing cheaper uniforms and stationery and informing parents that there is food support at school.
“For the more than 800 … View moreTeachers are bracing themselves for a tough start as vulnerable families struggle with back to school costs due to the fallout from Covid-19.
Low decile schools are sourcing cheaper uniforms and stationery and informing parents that there is food support at school.
“For the more than 800 schools we support, this is a particularly challenging time of year, only exacerbated by Covid-19,” said KidsCan chief executive officer Julie Chapman.
“Children don’t arrive ready to learn. Many are hungry, missing a uniform, shoes, and stationery. They’re upset that they don’t fit in."
Chapman said one social worker told the charity about a "really smart kid who was so embarrassed he didn't have the right uniform he just stopped coming to school."
Education was a child's way out of poverty, she said, "so we're doing all we can to help remove these barriers."
Research has shown the challenges children living in poverty face every day, Chapman said.
"Some start the day sleep deprived in an overcrowded home," she said.
"There's not enough food for breakfast or lunch, no money for the bus.
"They don't have adequate shoes or rain gear."
Some of the children wouldn't make it to school at all, she said.
Others would arrive wet, in dirty clothes, feeling embarrassed, stressed and exhausted, she said.
The Colmar Brunton research found that teachers were getting hit from all angles with the job consuming their time, effort and money as they took care of child welfare before they could teach, she said.
One teacher was paying for pens, copy books and snacks out of their own pocket.
A principal was having to buy togs and towels at second-hand shops so students could attend swimming lessons, she said.
KidsCan aims to raise $350 000 to help support families with back to school costs.
You can go to www.backtoschool.org.nz... to buy items for school children including hot meals, breakfast, fleece-lined jackets, and shoes.
KidsCan’s principal partner, Meridian Energy, is kicking off the campaign by donating 25,000 hot meals to help fuel kids throughout the day.
People can also sign up to support a child on an on-going basis for $30 a month.
Go to www.backtoschool.org.nz... for more information.
Have you parents been hit hard by the impacts of Covid-19?
Will you find it hard to afford school uniforms and stationery for your kids this year?
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50%Off-Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer
Only 15 dollars (it was 30)
Brand new;
Help sports sweat more;
Help sports burn more fat;
More information you can find on the photo.
… View more50%Off-Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer
Only 15 dollars (it was 30)
Brand new;
Help sports sweat more;
Help sports burn more fat;
More information you can find on the photo.
Size:115*25 cm.
The material is bouncy, it can fit island people.
you can come to our store to pick it up, or we can do courier;.
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STORE NAME:
Half Price Store (Google Map)
ADDRESS:
4A/169 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, 2013.
OPEN HOURS:
Mon-Fri:10am-2pm; 5pm-7pm；
Sat-Sun:9am-2pm;
60% Off-massage Office Chair with footrest
Multifunction massage.
Brand new, Computer Chair. Ideal comfortable chair for officer.
Only 199 (it is 440 in my original furniture company, I worked there, it is very expensive, I get a few stock from the suppliers of my original furniture company, I … View more60% Off-massage Office Chair with footrest
Multifunction massage.
Brand new, Computer Chair. Ideal comfortable chair for officer.
Only 199 (it is 440 in my original furniture company, I worked there, it is very expensive, I get a few stock from the suppliers of my original furniture company, I sell cheap, then you can obtain benefits.)
Features: Footrest, Massage functions. Adjustable seat height, reclining, tilt control; Five caster wheels and cushion; Gas-lift mechanism;
Colours: Red, white, blue
Material: PVC, PU leather, metal
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STORE NAME:
Half Price Store (Google Map)
ADDRESS:
4A/169 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, 2013.
OPEN HOURS:
Mon-Fri:10am-2pm; 5pm-7pm；
Sat-Sun: 9am-2pm;
Brand new, Computer Chair. Ideal comfortable chair for gamers.
Only 199 (it is 440 in my original furniture company, I worked there, it is very expensive, I get a few stock from the suppliers of my original furniture company, I sell cheap, then you can obtain benefits.)
Features: Adjustable seat … View moreBrand new, Computer Chair. Ideal comfortable chair for gamers.
Only 199 (it is 440 in my original furniture company, I worked there, it is very expensive, I get a few stock from the suppliers of my original furniture company, I sell cheap, then you can obtain benefits.)
Features: Adjustable seat height, reclining, tilt control; Five caster wheels and cushion; Gas-lift mechanism;
Colours: Red, white, blue
Material: PVC, PU leather, metal
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STORE NAME:
Half Price Store (Google Map)
ADDRESS:
4A/169 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, 2013.
OPEN HOURS:
Mon-Fri:10am-2pm; 5pm-7pm；
Sat-Sun: 9am-2pm;
There's still time to enter The Resene Shed of the Year 2021. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.
All locations a Northland woman visited before testing positive for Covid-19 after leaving managed isolation in Auckland have been made public.
They include a number of cafes, bars and shops, starting with FreshChoice in Ruakaka on January 14 from 3.03pm until 4.33pm.
Read more here:
… View moreAll locations a Northland woman visited before testing positive for Covid-19 after leaving managed isolation in Auckland have been made public.
They include a number of cafes, bars and shops, starting with FreshChoice in Ruakaka on January 14 from 3.03pm until 4.33pm.
Read more here:
www.stuff.co.nz...
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We’re looking for people who have experienced mental health or addiction challenges to join our workforce.
You can use your journey to support others in a variety of ways, across peer support and health professional roles. To find out more, visit www.workwise.org.nz...
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to bring Tutus on Tour to the Vodafone Manukau Events Centre in 2021.
See the dancers perform their favourite works, tailor-made for intimate venues, and suitable for all ages. Tutus on Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see your critically-acclaimed … View moreThe Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to bring Tutus on Tour to the Vodafone Manukau Events Centre in 2021.
See the dancers perform their favourite works, tailor-made for intimate venues, and suitable for all ages. Tutus on Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see your critically-acclaimed national ballet company. With one show only on March 11th and tickets priced at just $27-$37 for adults ($12-$22 children) this is guaranteed to sell fast.
Clearing out my cupboards I have
x2 Memory Pillows (brand new)
x2 King size duvet cover sets (brand new)
Also have about 6-8 used clean duvet cover sets mainly king and queen size good condition.
Will also throw in 3 pillows unused
Mangere Town Centre Library will be offering English Language Classes on Wednesdays for Beginner & Intermediate level.
If you are interested in improving your English or know of people who would be interested, please encourage them to call 261-8650.
Start the week with Totally Chicken's pack of twenty :)
Order online from www.totallychicken.com... and collect from your nearest store.
UPDATE
1:28pm January 25
In a joint statement, the Northland and Auckland metropolitan DHBs have opened an additional two pop-up testing centres in Helensville and Mangawhai. The locations for these two testing centres are below:
- MANGAWHAI COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRE
Mangawhai Domain, 75 … View moreUPDATE
1:28pm January 25
In a joint statement, the Northland and Auckland metropolitan DHBs have opened an additional two pop-up testing centres in Helensville and Mangawhai. The locations for these two testing centres are below:
- MANGAWHAI COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRE
Mangawhai Domain, 75 Moir Street, Mangawhai
- HELENSVILLE COMMUNITY TESTING CENTRE
Te Whare Oranga ō Parakai, 11 Parakai Ave, Parakai
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The Ministry of Health is asking people to trace their movements as a positive case has been confirmed to have visited 29 locations across Northland and part of the Auckland region.
All of the case's known close contacts have tested negative for Covid-19 and the risk of exposure has been described as "low" by health officials.
If any member of the public has visited any of the locations listed by the Ministry, they must self-isolate and contact Healthline to get a Covid-19 test.
The list of locations are as follows:
- FreshChoice Ruakaka, Shop 24 Ruakaka Town Centre, 378 Marsden PT Road Ruakaka. 14 January, 3:03 pm - 4:33 pm.
- Aesthetic Clothing Store, 4 Port Road. 15 January, 8:48 am - 9:53 am.
- Noel Leeming Whangarei, 4 Port Road, Whangarei. 15 January, 9:02 am - 10:12 am.
- Bendon Whangarei, Shop 12, Okara Shopping Centre, 4 Port Road, Whangarei. 15 January, 9:03 am - 10:30 am.
- The Warehouse Whangarei, 42 Port Road, Whangarei. 15 January, 9:28 am - 10:58 am.
- Carpet Court Whangarei, 26 Commerce Street, Whangarei. 15 January, 10:00 am - 11:20 am.
- Flaming Fires, 26 Commerce Street. 15 January, 10:24 am - 11:34 am.
- Whangarei and Kamo Testing Stations, 15 Railway Road and 23 Clark Road. 15 January, 10:40 am - 11:45 am.
- Bed Bath and Beyond Whangarei, 19 Lower Tarewa Road, Whangarei. 15 January, 10:54 am - 12:04 pm.
- Farmers Whangarei, Cnr Bank & Robert Street, Whangarei. 15 January, 11:10 am - 12:15 pm.
- Fat Camel Cafe, 12 Quality Street. 15 January, 11:34 am - 1:34 pm.
- Parua Bay Tavern, 1034 Whangarei Head Road, Parua Bay. 15 January 3:20 pm - 5:20 pm.
- Bream Bay Butchers Ruakaka, 2/378 Marsden Point Road. 16 January, 11:02 am - 12:07 pm.
- Ruakaka General Store, 1/378 Marsden Point Road. 16 January, 11:08 am - 12:10 pm.
- FreshChoice Ruakaka, Shop 24 Ruakaka Town Centre, 378 Marsden PT Road, Ruakaka. 16 January, 11:10 am - 12:15 pm.
- Urban Remedy Cafe, 159 One Tree Point Road. 17 January, 8:17 am - 9:47 am.
- Joseph Taylor Homewares, 126 Mangawhai Heads Road, Mangawhai Heads. 17 January, 2:08 pm - 3:18 pm.
- Eutopia Cafe, 1955 State Highway 1. 18 January, 8:55 am - 10:55 am.
- Maungaturoto 2nd hand shop, 30 Hurndall Street East. 18 January, 10:06 am - 11:36 am.
- Maungaturoto Four Square, 163 Hurndall Street West. 18 January, 10:44 am - 11:49 am.
- White Rock Gallery, 5 Church Road. 18 January, 11:15 am - 12:24 pm.
- The Kauri Museum, 5 Church Road, RD 1. 18 January, 11:21 am - 3:21 pm.
- Gumdiggers Cafe Matakohe, 11 Church Road, RD 1, Matakohe. 18 January 12:39 pm - 2:39 pm.
- The Dune Restaurant & Bar, 40 Moir Street. 18 January, 4:47 pm - 7:17 pm.
- Kaipara Coast Plant Centre & Sculpture Gardens, 1481 Kaipara Coast Highway. 19 January, 11:04 am - 1:04 pm.
- The Ville Turkish Cafe, 25 Commercial Road, Helensville. 19 January, 1:08 pm - 2:38 pm.
- Countdown Helensville, 43 Commercial Road, Helensville. 19 January, 1:46 pm - 3:01 pm.
- Super Liquor Helensville, 26 Commercial Road, Helensville. 19 January, 2:03 pm - 3:08 pm.
- South Head General Store, 3260A South Head Road, RD 1. 19 January, 2:44 pm - 3:49 pm.
- Macnut Cafe, 914 South Head Road, Helensville. 21 January, 10:20 am - 11:50 am.
- Orrs Unichem Pharmacy Ruakaka, Marsden Point Rd, Town Centre. 22 January, 11:21 am - 12:26 pm.
Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.
Hi neighbours,
A 56-year-old woman who stayed at Auckland's Pullman Hotel facility has tested positive in the Northland community after leaving managed isolation.
Read more here:
www.stuff.co.nz...
Hi folks, great news!!!
Beginners Yoga
When: Every Tuesday - starting 26 January 2021
Where: Mangere East Community Centre - 372 Massey Road, Mangere East
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Cost: Free session on 26 January, $10 per session after that
Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat or a sheet … View moreHi folks, great news!!!
Beginners Yoga
When: Every Tuesday - starting 26 January 2021
Where: Mangere East Community Centre - 372 Massey Road, Mangere East
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Cost: Free session on 26 January, $10 per session after that
Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat or a sheet +water bottle. Do not eat a heavy meal
We will do simple, easy and effective postures. Breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation
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