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Join … View moreRegister for a free Sorted home ownership event in Mangere and learn how you could buy one of the thousands of new homes coming to Mangere Development over the next 15+ years.
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Hello everyone,
I was hoping to get in contact with someone from the Māori, Pasifika and Indian community who have either struggled to find a rental or buy a home.
The housing crisis has affected all three groups particularly badly, so if there's anyone who comes from these groups who … View moreHello everyone,
I was hoping to get in contact with someone from the Māori, Pasifika and Indian community who have either struggled to find a rental or buy a home.
The housing crisis has affected all three groups particularly badly, so if there's anyone who comes from these groups who is willing to talk please drop me a message: ged.cann@stuff.co.nz
Thanks,
Ged Cann
Senior Reporter
stuff.co.nz
Auckland houses are less affordable than those in all but three other cities from eight countries surveyed for the 2021 Demographia international housing affordability report.
It’s now more affordable to buy a house in San Francisco or London than in Auckland. A new report has ranked the Super… View moreAuckland houses are less affordable than those in all but three other cities from eight countries surveyed for the 2021 Demographia international housing affordability report.
It’s now more affordable to buy a house in San Francisco or London than in Auckland. A new report has ranked the Super City as the fourth least affordable housing market in the world.
The 2021 annual Demographia international housing affordability report, which is a scaled down version of previous years’ reports, looks at housing affordability in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and the US.
It ranks 92 major housing markets – with populations of more than one million – in eight countries based on the median multiple, which measures median house price divided by gross median household income.
According to the report, Auckland now has a “median multiple” of 10.0. That’s up from 8.6 last year when it was the equal sixth most unaffordable market with Toronto, and from 6.4 in 2010, just a decade ago.
Regions with house prices more than three times the median regional income are considered unaffordable, so Auckland’s median multiple makes it severely unaffordable.
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Auckland's biggest fun run is just around the corner and it's time to talk fundraising!
Choosing who to fundraise for can be hard so we've made it easy for you. Either choose a cause close to your heart or support our offical charity partner Auckland City Mission!
Head to our … View moreAuckland's biggest fun run is just around the corner and it's time to talk fundraising!
Choosing who to fundraise for can be hard so we've made it easy for you. Either choose a cause close to your heart or support our offical charity partner Auckland City Mission!
Head to our website to read more about Auckland City Mission or our other charity partners here www.roundthebays.co.nz...
A PERFECT CHORD
Cadence has an incredible gift for music, but she also has an extreme fear of the stage that has kept her from performing for anyone but her best friend, Lizzy. Meanwhile, Mika struggles with the weight of expectations that comes from being born into a musical family and wrestles … View moreA PERFECT CHORD
Cadence has an incredible gift for music, but she also has an extreme fear of the stage that has kept her from performing for anyone but her best friend, Lizzy. Meanwhile, Mika struggles with the weight of expectations that comes from being born into a musical family and wrestles with the style of music her heart yearns to play. A Perfect Chord is sure to encourage you to pursue your dreams.
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Hi Neighbours,
Here's an important Covid-19 update:
Georgia Forrester and George Block
A Kmart and a vape store in Auckland are the latest locations linked to the movements of a person who has tested positive for Covid-19.
The owner of the vape store, Dark Vapes, in East Tamaki, said the … View moreHi Neighbours,
Here's an important Covid-19 update:
Georgia Forrester and George Block
A Kmart and a vape store in Auckland are the latest locations linked to the movements of a person who has tested positive for Covid-19.
The owner of the vape store, Dark Vapes, in East Tamaki, said the closure of his shop on Wednesday for deep cleaning, followed by his mandatory self-isolation, would be tough for his small business.
Three new community cases of Covid-19 in south Auckland were announced on Tuesday.
The first was a student at Papatoetoe High School, which the Ministry of Health announced earlier in the day. Two other cases – the student’s siblings, who are a teenager and an infant – were confirmed on Tuesday evening.
Kmart in Botany, in east Auckland, and Dark Vapes are among the places of interest visited by one of the cases, with further locations expected to be released on Wednesday.
Kmart Botany
The teenager reported as a new case on Tuesday night works at Kmart Botany.
They were at work on Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20, between 3.30pm and 10.30pm.
The store was closed on Tuesday night, and a thorough sanitisation of the store was being carried out, a Kmart spokesperson said.
Thirty-one Kmart staff have been identified as close contacts and are self-isolating, the ministry said.
Any members of the public who visited Kmart Botany at the times the student was working is considered a casual plus contact, and must self-isolate at home immediately.
Casual plus contacts are those who would have been considered casual contacts, but have been upgraded due to the risk of the more transmissible strains of the virus.
“If you are a casual plus contact, you are advised to immediately isolate at home and call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice on isolation time frames and testing requirements,” the ministry said.
Dark Vapes
One of the two high school students announced as new cases on Tuesday also twice visited Dark Vapes in East Tamaki, on Friday and Saturday.
The owner, who did not want to be named, said the store would be closed on Wednesday for deep cleaning, and he would isolate at home for 14-days, as per Ministry of Health advice.
“It's going to be tough for the business.”
He said the store would be able to reopen after cleaning as another staff member was available to help run it.
The owner did not know the identity of the case who visited.
A Ministry of Health spokeswoman said she was not sure which of the cases visited the store.
The visits to the vape store took place on Friday, February 19 between 2.30pm and 4pm, and also Saturday, February 20, between 7pm and 8.30pm.
People who visited the store during these times are considered to be casual-plus contacts.
More locations are expected to be released by the ministry on its website.
There will be 10 community testing clinics open around the Auckland region today. Keep up-to-date on where to get tested by going to arphs.health.nz/covid19test
We understand that you may be feeling anxious, but it’s important the right people can get access to testing. Please don’t rush to a … View moreThere will be 10 community testing clinics open around the Auckland region today. Keep up-to-date on where to get tested by going to arphs.health.nz/covid19test
We understand that you may be feeling anxious, but it’s important the right people can get access to testing. Please don’t rush to a centre if you are well, or if you weren’t at one of the locations of interest at the stated times.
If you have been to a location of interest at the stated times, please visit: bit.ly... to find out when you need to get tested.
If you have the following symptoms, but have not been to a location of interest at the stated times, please stay home and call Healthline - 0800 358 5453 for advice.
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Temporary loss of taste/smell
- Difficulty breathing
- Runny nose
- New or worsening cough
- Muscle aches
Kia kaha whaanau! You've got this! #uniteagainstcovid19
Thank you for all the support from our amazing Round the Bays whānau.
We’re disappointed the event couldn’t go ahead due to the move to Alert Level 3 in Auckland. Our immediate priority is ensuring the safe pack down of the various event sites. We are looking at event options and will update … View moreThank you for all the support from our amazing Round the Bays whānau.
We’re disappointed the event couldn’t go ahead due to the move to Alert Level 3 in Auckland. Our immediate priority is ensuring the safe pack down of the various event sites. We are looking at event options and will update everyone as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience.
Kia kaha neighbours 💙
We’re sorry to let you know that the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event is not going ahead due to the Ministry of Health’s move to Alert Level 3 in Auckland which comes into effect at 6am on Sunday, 28 February.
We know how much all our participants were looking forward to event day, but … View moreWe’re sorry to let you know that the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event is not going ahead due to the Ministry of Health’s move to Alert Level 3 in Auckland which comes into effect at 6am on Sunday, 28 February.
We know how much all our participants were looking forward to event day, but we respect the need to keep everyone safe and contain the spread of COVID-19.
We will communicate further details tomorrow (Sunday, 28 February) by email and on our website.
The Ports of Auckland Round the Bays team
In response to the Government's announcement on the evening of Sat 27 Feb, Bruce Pulman Park will be closed for the next seven days due to Level 3 Restrictions in Auckland.
#ourpeopleourparkourcommunity #brucepulmanpark #staysafe #allinthistogether❤️
Dear Customers
We again find ourselves at Alert Level Three.
This means that Botany Toyota, Bridgestone Botany, Manukau Toyota, Papakura Toyota, Bridgestone Takanini and Pukekohe Toyota are open standard hours but with all activities contactless, and customers not allowed on our yards or in … View moreDear Customers
We again find ourselves at Alert Level Three.
This means that Botany Toyota, Bridgestone Botany, Manukau Toyota, Papakura Toyota, Bridgestone Takanini and Pukekohe Toyota are open standard hours but with all activities contactless, and customers not allowed on our yards or in our buildings.
Head over to our website and choose your store of choice for a comprehensive list of contact phone numbers and email addresses for our various departments.
Look after each other and please stay safe.
Darren Smart
CEO, Manukau Toyota Group
From 6am tomorrow morning, Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2. The measures will remain in place for the next seven days.
More details available at www.covid19.govt.nz....
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