Rothesay Bay, Auckland

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2371 days ago

Where would we be without our wonderful volunteers? 💙

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Thank you for all that you do...
this month and every month of the year!

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2371 days ago

Auckland motorists oppose cycle lanes if they displace car space

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi Neighbours, A survey of members of the Automobile Association, has found 51 per cent oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce roadspace for cars, on-street parking or berms. There's a more mixed view about bus lanes such as Onewa Road. Do the findings in the following story reflect your view ?… View moreHi Neighbours, A survey of members of the Automobile Association, has found 51 per cent oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce roadspace for cars, on-street parking or berms. There's a more mixed view about bus lanes such as Onewa Road. Do the findings in the following story reflect your view ?

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2371 days ago

National Party stalwart critical of party survey on Auckland Council

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi Neighbours, The National Party's survey on views about Auckland Council, has upset the deputy mayor Bill Cashmore - a lifelong party member. Cashmore has called the survey "petty politics" and unbalanced. Do you think he's right ? Read the story below:

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Hi Neighbours, The National Party's survey on views about Auckland Council, has upset the deputy mayor Bill Cashmore - a lifelong party member. Cashmore has called the survey "petty politics" and unbalanced. Do you think he's right ? Read the story below:

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2372 days ago

ONLINE SURVEY – COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Wendy from Campbells Bay

A research team at AUT is exploring the impact having a complex medical condition has on social relationships.
If you have a complex medical condition and are aged between 18 – 65, would you fill in an anonymous online survey? It will take 20-30 minutes of your time.
We define a complex medical… View more
A research team at AUT is exploring the impact having a complex medical condition has on social relationships.
If you have a complex medical condition and are aged between 18 – 65, would you fill in an anonymous online survey? It will take 20-30 minutes of your time.
We define a complex medical condition as one that is persistent and ongoing, substantially impacts a person’s life, and requires treatments and services from multiple medical specialists.

aut.au1.qualtrics.com...

Dr Wendy Wrapson, School of Public Health & Psychosocial Studies, AUT: wwrapson@aut.ac.nz; tel: 09 921 9999 ext 6136.

2372 days ago

Do you know how many delicious meals you can cook from buckwheat?

Olga from Albany

For example, buckwheat pancakes ☺️
Ingredients (for 8 pancakes):

🍴1 bag of buckwheat "Uvelka"
🍴1 Courgette (medium)
🍴2 Eggs
🍴3-4 tablespoons flour
🍴1 teaspoon paprika
🍴0,25 teaspoon black pepper
🍴¼ teaspoon salt 🍴Vegetable oil (for … View more
For example, buckwheat pancakes ☺️
Ingredients (for 8 pancakes):

🍴1 bag of buckwheat "Uvelka"
🍴1 Courgette (medium)
🍴2 Eggs
🍴3-4 tablespoons flour
🍴1 teaspoon paprika
🍴0,25 teaspoon black pepper
🍴¼ teaspoon salt 🍴Vegetable oil (for frying)
🍴Sausage or ham- 150-200 g (you can use any other filling)

Instruction:
🥣 Cook the porridge from 1 bag of «Uvelka” following the instraktion on the pack
🥣 Grate the zucchini, chop the buckwheat porridge in a blender, then mix.
🥣 Add raw eggs, salt, spices and flour.
🥣 Knead dough from all ingredients using a spoon. The dough should be smooth like for pancakes.
🥣Cut the sausage or ham.
🥣 In a frying pan, heat the oil and put a tablespoon of the dough. In the middle of each pancake put some sausage (or other stuffing).
🥣 Cover the sausage with another spoon of dough and fry on both sides.

Buckwheat groats “Uvelka”, boil-in-bag, you can buy in Gastronomy Marusya.

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2372 days ago

You are greater than any obstacle

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, … View more
Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, develop confidence in who they are to make the most of their precious lives and become positive contributors to our communities.

We are proud to be the official charity of New Zealand Rugby.

Together we’re showing Kiwi Kids that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Find out more

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2372 days ago

Police helicopter tracks thief from CBD to North Shore

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours. A man who allegedly stole $5-6,000 worth of down feather puffer jackets from Macpac Ponsonby in a "grab and run" robbery was apprehended on Lake Rd after police traced his vehicle movements with the Eagle helicopter. The man was charged with shoplifting and will appear in … View moreHi neighbours. A man who allegedly stole $5-6,000 worth of down feather puffer jackets from Macpac Ponsonby in a "grab and run" robbery was apprehended on Lake Rd after police traced his vehicle movements with the Eagle helicopter. The man was charged with shoplifting and will appear in the Auckland District Court on Friday.
Have you heard of any other stores targeted for "grab and run" type thefts? Let us know in the comments.
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2373 days ago

New Uber Eats surcharge for busy areas

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours. Uber Eats has introduced a "busy area fee" for orders made during peak hours, where customers will pay a higher delivery fee to restaurants identified by an arrow on the app. Uber said the fee will ensure a variety of restaurants will be available during busy periods.
What … View more
Hi neighbours. Uber Eats has introduced a "busy area fee" for orders made during peak hours, where customers will pay a higher delivery fee to restaurants identified by an arrow on the app. Uber said the fee will ensure a variety of restaurants will be available during busy periods.
What do you think, is this fair? Will you still use Uber Eats when the surcharge applies?
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2372 days ago

Professional Speaking for Migrants

Andrew Barron from English Language Partners North Shore

Attached is a flyer for an upcoming course that we are running in conjunction with Speech New Zealand. Please share this with your networks.

Who will benefit from doing this course?

• Migrants who have a good knowledge of English but who need to develop their ability to speak with … View more
Attached is a flyer for an upcoming course that we are running in conjunction with Speech New Zealand. Please share this with your networks.

Who will benefit from doing this course?

• Migrants who have a good knowledge of English but who need to develop their ability to speak with confidence and clarity.

• Migrants who are preparing for job interviews or who want to gain promotion at work.

• Migrants wanting to develop their listening skills when in conversation with those who speak New Zealand English.

• Migrants who do interpreting and translating between their first language and English.



What will you learn?

• Speaking in front of an audience about your job, skills, experience, or community interests.

• Making social speeches, such as introducing a speaker, farewelling a colleague, or speaking at a funeral.

• Reading aloud in a way that maintains the interest and understanding of an audience.

• Developing and presenting talks using PowerPoint.

• Listening to talks and providing constructive feedback.

• Participating in work-related role plays such as dealing with complaining customers or doing job interviews.


Please do contact our office if you have any questions about this course.

Phone: 09 489 2078
424 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622
northshore@englishlanguage.org.nz
www.englishlanguage.org.nz...

2372 days ago

Which New Zealand regions have the worst speeders?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View more
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.

The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here

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