Posts by Western Leader
1336 days ago

Coronavirus: 90-year-old New Lynn man sews free masks for retired neighbours

Caroline Williams Reporter from Western Leader

Hi neighbours. Ever since Auckland moved into alert level 3 on August 12, Allan Warburton has been sewing face masks at the Bupa Glenburn Retirement Village in New Lynn.
The masks are something he could make that could help keep his community safer, he said.
Warburton is an experienced tailor – he’s been sewing for around 50 years. He sewed his daughters’ dresses when they were young, and when he moved to the retirement village, sewed cloth bags for other residents.
It takes him a day to make one mask: Slow and steady, he said, but it’s also because his eyesight isn’t as good as it was.
“I don’t make it for money, I do it because it’s a hobby. It’s looking at a finished product, how nice it looks and that feeling of satisfaction that I made it.”

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What's On: Gin and Kronic Uke Performance

Christine from Swanson

The high energy duo ‘Gin & Kronic’ perform covers with their own ‘genre bending’ twist, playing favourite songs in a different style. All ages welcome, free event.
Gin and Kronic Uke Performance
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5 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.5% Yes
    91.5% Complete
  • 8.1% No
    8.1% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
    0.4% Complete
1362 votes
19 minutes ago

Aqua Zumba party at West Wave *TONIGHT* Friday 26 April - starts at 7:00

Julia from Henderson

hey WESTIES - I've got a spare ticket to an awesome Aqua Zumba party at West Wave *TONIGHT* Friday 26 April - starts at 7:00

I'm going - I000% WILL BE THERE - got a *spare* ticket if anyone wants one - almost sold out - just a few tickets left - so if you're keen, only got ONE ticket - got it as an 'early bird' so only $20

there are ONLY a few more... $25 on the door - please contact Megan Kapma directly - 0211336892 - or via Facebook

(if you can't come tonight - you can always come join in the fun of Aqua Zumba at West Wave, 9:30am every Wednesday)

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