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Pharmacies across Auckland are now offering a free hepatitis C quick-test, along with effective treatment for anyone who tests positive for the potentially fatal virus.
Risk factors are not just injecting drugs or having a dodgy tattoos - anyone aged 35-69, as well as those who lived in Eastern … View morePharmacies across Auckland are now offering a free hepatitis C quick-test, along with effective treatment for anyone who tests positive for the potentially fatal virus.
Risk factors are not just injecting drugs or having a dodgy tattoos - anyone aged 35-69, as well as those who lived in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa or Asia, is at risk.
Have you ever had a test? What do you think of this new programme?
Dear Neighbours,
I was wondering whether you've ever got a high water bill and you were certain that consumption didn't happen. What have you done in that case?
Our 3 people family average waterconsumption is about 250liters/day, for the May-June period we've got a bill for … View moreDear Neighbours,
I was wondering whether you've ever got a high water bill and you were certain that consumption didn't happen. What have you done in that case?
Our 3 people family average waterconsumption is about 250liters/day, for the May-June period we've got a bill for 2500liters/day!!!!! $377! We've checked the metre is read correctly, and there is no current waterleak.
The metre is 40 years old. And we were shocked to see that bill, while knowing we were at home with no changes whatsoever in our consumption. We were not watering anything...
Have you had experience like this before? What did you do?
Thanks,
Peter
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Are you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.
The stronger our immunity, the … View moreAre you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.
The stronger our immunity, the greater our possibilities.
Come and join U3A Browns Bay to Learn, Laugh & Live!
Keep active and enjoy life as a mature 50+ year old by exploring new ideas, new skills and new interests with your local U3A
The ethos of U3A is one of mutual learning - where all members contribute in different ways to create a stimulating … View moreCome and join U3A Browns Bay to Learn, Laugh & Live!
Keep active and enjoy life as a mature 50+ year old by exploring new ideas, new skills and new interests with your local U3A
The ethos of U3A is one of mutual learning - where all members contribute in different ways to create a stimulating 'knowledge sharing' environment.
We are local, social, friendly, low-cost and open to all 50+
We meet on the first Tuesday of the Month (except January) at 10am at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Anzac street Browns Bay. We have wonderful speakers each month. You are welcome to come and see what we do. The image is one of the many groups you can join - 'Books & beyond'
New Zealand's first medal of Tokyo Olympics 2020Hayden Wilde wins a bronze medal in triathlon. Big Smile.Hayden Wilde, the Whakatane athlete who now calls Tauranga home, has won New Zealand's first medal of Tokyo 2020, winning bronze in the triathlon.A stunning run leg from the … View moreNew Zealand's first medal of Tokyo Olympics 2020Hayden Wilde wins a bronze medal in triathlon. Big Smile.Hayden Wilde, the Whakatane athlete who now calls Tauranga home, has won New Zealand's first medal of Tokyo 2020, winning bronze in the triathlon.A stunning run leg from the 23-year-old saw him continue New Zealand's fine tradition in the sport, becoming the third New Zealander to win an Olympic medal behind Hamish Carter (gold in Athens) and Bevan Docherty (silver in Athens, bronze in Beijing).What can we do to make you smile?...#tokyo #Tokyo2020 #tokyoolympics #olympics #Newzealandolympics #bronzemedal #bronze #Haydenwild #smile #bronzenz #bigsmile #olympia #bachmannsmile #bachmannorthodontics #triathlon #triathlonnz #braces #aligners
We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime… View moreWe may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime example of how we pioneer the way for our residents.
Events include swimming, bowls, cycling, relay walking and Quiznastics. To up the ante, we’ve incorporated technology solutions to enhance events and to enable residents to connect with all 41 Ryman villages, including those across the Tasman, while they compete!
Auckland Family History Expo 2021
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.
Join us on Friday 13 August to Sunday 15 August 2021 at the … View moreAuckland Family History Expo 2021
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.
Join us on Friday 13 August to Sunday 15 August 2021 at the Fickling Convention Centre , 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings.
FREE (Except for the Friday night opening event at $22 per person).
International Speakers
• Jason Reeve, AncestryAU - platinum sponsor (Australia)
• Michael Higgins, FamilySearch – gold sponsor (Pacific and New Zealand)
• Cassie Gilmartin (Australia)
• Emma and Graham Maxwell (Scotland)
• Dr Julia Laite (UK and Newfoundland)
• Dr Leah Larkin (US)
• Mark Bayley, TheGenealogist (UK)
• Michelle Leonard (Scotland)
• Myko Clelland, Findmypast (UK)
Local speakers:
• Bradley Greer, FamilyTree Maker representative
• Elena Fowler, MyHeritage and Legacy FamilyTree representative
• Fiona Brooker, Memories in Time and Talking Family History
• Jan Gow, Hooked on Genealogy
• Liam Appleton, Research Central, Auckland Libraries
• Leilani Schmidt, Samoan researcher
• Marie Hickey, Research Central, Auckland Libraries
• Mary Shadbolt, Chairperson of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists
• Michelle Patient, aka "the patientgenie" and Talking Family History
Exhibitors
• Alexander Turnbull/National Library of New Zealand/Papers Past • Ancestry • ArchivesNZ • Auckland Libraries • Beehive Books / Hooked on Genealogy • FamilySearch • FamilyTree DNA • FamNet • FIBIS (Families of British India Society) • Guild of One Name Studies • Memories In Time • Mentis and Family Tree Maker • MyHeritage • National Army Museum (Kippenberger Research Library) • New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. and English, Māori, Irish, Pacific Island and Scottish interest groups • NZDF Personnel Archives & Medals • Wales – New Zealand Family History Society •
Thank you to our sponsors.
The Auckland Family History Expo would not be possible without the financial support of our fabulous sponsors:
Alexander Turnbull/National Library, AncestryAU, Auckland Council Libraries, FamilySearch, FamilyTree Maker, Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of NZ Society of Genealogists), MyHeritage, New Zealand Society of Genealogists
Ancestry is a Platinum Sponsor of the Auckland Family History Expo and also the Christchurch Family History Expo being held on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August in Tūranga Library, Christchurch
To book for Friday night see:
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...
For information for Saturday and Sunday see:
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...
Last week we held our School holiday programmes which included Cafe Cooking 101, Barista & our brand new course - Mocktails & Bartending. This is a fun, engaging and highly practical course where you learn the principles of mixing beverages while preparing classic mocktails. It also … View moreLast week we held our School holiday programmes which included Cafe Cooking 101, Barista & our brand new course - Mocktails & Bartending. This is a fun, engaging and highly practical course where you learn the principles of mixing beverages while preparing classic mocktails. It also includes a restaurant service workshop. Here are the students from some of the high schools in Auckland with their Mocktails - Virgin Piña colada, Virgin Mojito, Virgin Blue Breeze and a Fruit Sunrise.
More dates available on our website for the October School Holidays.
Hi Auckland,
What was your best purchase on an online marketplace, like Trade Me or Neighbourly?
A 1950s aircraft fuselage could be yours after a Waiuku resident listed their "old warbird" on Trade Me.
The Royal New Zealand Bristol Freighter flew as part of the Royal New Zealand … View moreHi Auckland,
What was your best purchase on an online marketplace, like Trade Me or Neighbourly?
A 1950s aircraft fuselage could be yours after a Waiuku resident listed their "old warbird" on Trade Me.
The Royal New Zealand Bristol Freighter flew as part of the Royal New Zealand Air Force during the Vietnam War. It was then purchased and shipped to Whenuapai-Ardmore in 1978 and then sold on to a Waiuku local. The sellers purchased the land at a later date, and thus the plane.
The listing starts at $18,000 and at time of publishing, has been added to almost 900 users' watchlists.
Share your stories below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment used in your local community paper.
Kia ora Neighbours, Restaurateur Leo Molloy has given a clear sign of his mayoral campaign platform for the October 2022 vote. Less focus on climate change, more on private car use, and a downtown stadium. Does this sound like the right direction to you? Read the story below:
Hi neighbours,
The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.
Over the next … View moreHi neighbours,
The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.
Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, some of the world’s best athletes competing in a range of sports will battle it out in Tokyo in the hopes of walking away with a medal.
So get your New Zealand flags and popcorn ready and sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter to have all the highlights, talking points, medal tally and analysis delivered to your inbox every day. Click here.
We'll also be live blogging our Kiwi athletes' events every day of the Games. Just bookmark this page to stay up to date.
3 Seater couch
-6 months old
-rarely used
-excellent condition
-NZ made
-added soil guard protection
-colour is called Silverstreak
-orange cushions not included
I got this a while back for model making but didn't know until I picked it up that the top was very warped - I need a straight flat top.
At the moment the top is unscrewed to make it easy to carry, I'll leave it unscrewed but if you want it screwed together before pickup I'll to pop… View moreI got this a while back for model making but didn't know until I picked it up that the top was very warped - I need a straight flat top.
At the moment the top is unscrewed to make it easy to carry, I'll leave it unscrewed but if you want it screwed together before pickup I'll to pop screws back in. In the picture the base is upside down so you can see the screw holes for the table top, apart from the 4 holes, the top and bottom of the base look the same.
Solid wood, looks like pine.
Oh, and the splotchy whitish look on top is dust, I should really have wiped it before taking the photo!
Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.
“As technology progresses and we move further into… View moreLow levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.
“As technology progresses and we move further into Industry 4.0, workers must be upskilled to keep pace with new systems and processes, especially older employees who are not digital natives, but who have invaluable experience in their fields,” says Competenz Sector Manager Jahn Vannisselroy
Competenz has developed a new micro-credential to meet the demands brought about by Industry 4.0.
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