St Heliers, Auckland

Teachers strike

Matt from St Heliers

Would someone in the know please tell me what teachers get paid and how many hours they work? I can not seem to get this information and therefore am unable to have an opinion on whether their demands are realistic or not. Thank you.

Plastic bag confusion.

Matt from St Heliers

I know I must be getting a bit vague but would someone please elucidate for me the situation of the plastic bags ban? I understand the environmental impact. What I do not understand is the policies being implemented. This is what I think I know and so please shoot me down if I have it wrong.
1. …View moreI know I must be getting a bit vague but would someone please elucidate for me the situation of the plastic bags ban? I understand the environmental impact. What I do not understand is the policies being implemented. This is what I think I know and so please shoot me down if I have it wrong.
1. Mum (Ms Jacinta Adern) has told us that it will be compulsory to ban single use plastic bags;
2. Mum (Ms Adern) seems to have told us, the shopper, that we can not use these bags;
3. I have read no where, where mum has asked the supermarkets to stop using plastic bags in their business, nor the packaging industry, nor the disposable nappy industry. All of which use plastic bags.
4. Mum, mum...!!!!MUM!!!!! What is a single use plastic bag mum? I use my plastic bags to catch the household waste. That which is dry waste (tissues, dust, paper) is placed in the 'single use' plastic bag and then when full, emptied into the rubbish or recycling and then reused. This is probably an expanded definition of 'singe-use' plastic bags.....oh yes...multiple-use-single-use plastic bags. The waste that is wet is indeed then thrown out, but then that waste tends to be me clearing up dog poo when walking peoples dogs. I therefore do not take a plastic bag from the doggy poo station. Result. Two plastic bags saved.
5. I cant really use a bag for life, but I do at times, but it is a bit expensive and not very good for the environment because I then have to buy plastic bags for my rubbish bins and for the dog poo collection (that is collecting dog poo - not my dog poo collection!)
6. Mum...mum...!!!!!Mum!!!! - did you look at the German experience? Or just blithely follow populist views? In Germany the supermarkets charge quite a bit for a plastic bag so...guess what? People take care of their plastic bags and bring them back for another 'single use'. See previous definition: multiple-use-single-use plastic bags.


So again, with a little bit of thought, we can come up with solutions that are more sophisticated than banning, censoring, and imposing on free choice. But then I get confused easily. I thought we were once the leading nation in developing innovative approaches to life's challenges. What happened?

Collectors teaspoons

Gail from Glendowie

A range of collectors teaspoons from all corners of NZ, some Australian and other pieces. A collectors dream!!

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We're finalists in the CLIA Cruise Industry Awards

Lets Cruise Auckland

I'm so proud of my excellent team! Lets Cruise has made the finalists in the CLIA Cruise Industry Awards to be held in Sydney 24th February 2018. We're finalists for:

Lets Cruise - Online Agency Of The Year (New Zealand)
Helen Mahoney - Cruise Consultant Of The Year (New Zealand)
…View moreI'm so proud of my excellent team! Lets Cruise has made the finalists in the CLIA Cruise Industry Awards to be held in Sydney 24th February 2018. We're finalists for:

Lets Cruise - Online Agency Of The Year (New Zealand)
Helen Mahoney - Cruise Consultant Of The Year (New Zealand)
Mark Smith - Cruise Consultant Of The Year (New Zealand)

It's the first time in the history of the Awards that TWO Consultants from the same agency have made the finalists for Cruise Consultant of the Year!

If you love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering Vanuatu or exploring Fiji.

Happy cruising,
Mark Smith
Managing Director - Lets Cruise Discover cruising

Don’t put up with high electricity bills this winter!

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Do dog owners hang bags of poo in your local park?

Danielle Clent Reporter from East & Bays Courier

Hi neighbours, an Auckland man has had enough of dog owners who leave their pets poo bags tied to trees or fences in his local park. Have you noticed this happening? How do you dispose of your dog's poo?

Please add NP if you do not want your comments published in print.

🚲 Mission Bay to St Heliers Night Ride 🚲

Mark from Meadowbank

Saturday 22 September 6.30pm

Depart from the Clock Tower

For more info, join the Facebook group www.facebook.com...

La-Z-Boy Power Recliner Chair

Colin from Kohimarama

Electric powered La-Z-Boy recliner chair. Green/Grey fabric, Excellent condition. Has been scotch guarded to protect the fabric.
Perfect for elderly or disabled person.
Approx 12 months old. Cost over $1,200 when new. $500 ono.

Price: $500

What's On: Toastmasters-Eastern Bays

Sue from St Heliers

New shop Melanesia Rd

Maxine from St Heliers

Just got back from 3 months in Australia.While buying fish at the great fish shop,I stumbled across a beautiful gift shop in the same block,called Velveteen.What a refreshing change,stunning stock,and very reasonable prices.Lets hope she is well patronised and stays.

Pop-up Pirate Toy

Emma from Meadowbank

Outgrown toy

Price: $8

CLARKS LEATHER LACE UP SCHOOL SHOES

Tracey from Stonefields

WORN 2-3 TIMES NO LONGER REQUIRED
AS NEW
NOT SURE ON PRICE ? PURCHASED FUTURE FEET NEWMARKET For $ 140 - OPEN TO OFFERS
0275299246

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Playgroup at Somervell Church every Thursday

Head Teacher from Uplands Kindergarten

Why not join Jenn for Playgroup on Thursday mornings from 9.30am in Somervell Church 497 Remuera Road. Gold coin entry. Please bring morning tea for your child and come and enjoy music, play and fun. Plunger coffee and tea, biscuits provided for adults. Somervell Church, corner Remuera and …View moreWhy not join Jenn for Playgroup on Thursday mornings from 9.30am in Somervell Church 497 Remuera Road. Gold coin entry. Please bring morning tea for your child and come and enjoy music, play and fun. Plunger coffee and tea, biscuits provided for adults. Somervell Church, corner Remuera and Greenlane Road East. Please drive around the back of the big white church and we will see you there. Everyone welcome.

Do you support the teachers' strike?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. …View moreHi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. Although about 30,000 people in the profession are involved in the strike, not everyone agrees with it.

So, what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think teachers deserve better pay? Or should they have stayed around the negotiating table for longer? Are you a teacher or parent with views on the topic? Let us know in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)

Office table and chairs

Sarah from Glen Innes

Pick up in Takapuna

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