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2267 days ago

What do local elections mean to you?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Hi neighbours, my name is Brittany and I am a reporter with the Sunday Star Times. I'm looking for a family who's willing to talk to me about what local elections mean for them - the big issues that will affect you this year such as rates, transport etc.

Please get in touch if you are… View more
Hi neighbours, my name is Brittany and I am a reporter with the Sunday Star Times. I'm looking for a family who's willing to talk to me about what local elections mean for them - the big issues that will affect you this year such as rates, transport etc.

Please get in touch if you are available to chat today or tomorrow - you must be willing to be quite open, as you may be asked about budget, household income and if you own your own home etc. To get in touch, email brittany.keogh@fairfaxmedia.co.nz (Please note that we will need you to be named and photographed for the story).

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2268 days ago

Youth politicians accuse Auckland Council of 'ageism'

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Shore Times

Auckland Council has been accused of ageism for paying members of its youth panel 30 per cent less than its older advisors.

Members of its youth advisory board, who are aged 14 to 24, are paid $173 per meeting, but a review has recommended the council raise their pay to match the rate of $250 … View more
Auckland Council has been accused of ageism for paying members of its youth panel 30 per cent less than its older advisors.

Members of its youth advisory board, who are aged 14 to 24, are paid $173 per meeting, but a review has recommended the council raise their pay to match the rate of $250 per meeting, that members of other demographic panels get.

What do you think? Should young people get a pay rise? Read the full story here.

2268 days ago

Bringing the best of Nursing and Medicine together

The Team from

We've welcomed our first Nurse Practitioner (NP) into the Shorecare team recently.

Don't know what a NP is? Click the link below to find out.

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2268 days ago

Wool carpet

Peter from Browns Bay

Hey Everyone,

Our floor replacements have advanced, so we are uplifting $35m2 more carpet on the weekend. If you'd like to get a bargain please let me know. I've put it up as $1 reserve, but please make on offer and we'll consider it.

Some more details on the trademe listing: … View more
Hey Everyone,

Our floor replacements have advanced, so we are uplifting $35m2 more carpet on the weekend. If you'd like to get a bargain please let me know. I've put it up as $1 reserve, but please make on offer and we'll consider it.

Some more details on the trademe listing: www.trademe.co.nz...

Thanks,
Peter

Negotiable

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2268 days ago

IKEA Single bed

Kirsten from Mairangi Bay

IKEA single slat bed. This is an excellent solid bed for kids or teenagers or a spare room. The top section of the bed is able to be raised to support the torso to an elevated position. This is a great feature for people sick in bed...or for reading.
The bed is made from pine and completely … View more
IKEA single slat bed. This is an excellent solid bed for kids or teenagers or a spare room. The top section of the bed is able to be raised to support the torso to an elevated position. This is a great feature for people sick in bed...or for reading.
The bed is made from pine and completely comes apart for easy transportation.. All the slats are in good condition.
The mattress is also included....and sheets and an electric blanket.

Price: $50

2269 days ago

Poll: Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole … View more
The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole queue, and the evidence is potentially for a long time". Do you agree with this policy? Should parents be fined?

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Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?
  • 36% Yes - they are responsible for their children
    36% Complete
  • 32.5% No - it's not the parents' choice
    32.5% Complete
  • 31.5% It's not fair to assume they'll end up in the dole queue
    31.5% Complete
899 votes
2268 days ago

Testimonial Tuesday

NumberWorks'nWords East Coast Bays

We love the feedback we get from our parents.

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2269 days ago

FREE COURSE: Learn to live well with diabetes - Glen Eden Library

Heath Carle from Comprehensive Care

Learn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse
* Attendees will be given a bag of fresh fruit and vegetables on completion of the course (one per family)

Date: … View more
Learn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse
* Attendees will be given a bag of fresh fruit and vegetables on completion of the course (one per family)

Date: Thursday 21 November
Time: 9.15am - 3.30pm
Venue: Glen Eden Library, 12/32 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden

Bookings are essential. You are welcome to bring a support person.
Contact us on 09 448 0019 or DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz to book.

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2269 days ago

Ambury Farm Day

The Team from Auckland Council

Get your gumboots ready, as Ambury Farm Day is back!
Give the kids a taste of life on the farm at Ambury Regional Park’s farm day.

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2269 days ago

Gap Year Mocktail Workshop

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Still unsure about your plans in your gap year? Inviting all Auckland high school students to join us for a fun evening preparing cocktails and exploring career options!
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Free Session for high school leavers | 10 Oct | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Register via link below!

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2269 days ago

BLACKBOX - PORTABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Tim from STOREIT4LESS

Many cabin builders and a growing number of plumbers now recommend and/or install our BLACKBOX products.
100% NZ made.
We also do custom build commercial cutter macerator pump systems.

Our BLACKBOX waste management systems are an elegant, cost effective solution, ideal
- for managing waste from … View more
Many cabin builders and a growing number of plumbers now recommend and/or install our BLACKBOX products.
100% NZ made.
We also do custom build commercial cutter macerator pump systems.

Our BLACKBOX waste management systems are an elegant, cost effective solution, ideal
- for managing waste from portable cabins, RV’s, portable offices, houses or
- for installation in a premise where it is necessary to lift/pump waste from below ground level to above ground level

Specs
- Standard Pump: up to 80 metres distance, or height of 6 metres
- Manufactured in NZ of highest quality, highly durable components
- No moving parts to clog or break
- Simple installation, portable, no professional install help required
- Shipped anywhere in NZ
- Product warranty(s)
- Friendly telephone support (021) 355 005

How the BLACKBOX works:
Waste water from kitchen, bathroom and toilet drain into a BLACKBOX holding tank. When the level of waste within the tank increases, a float automatically turns on the pump and sucks the waste water out a 40mm diameter outlet port. When the waste in the holding drops, the float switch turns off the pump.

Simple to install, robust, no professional help required.

Included:
1 x premium grade tank (20 year warranty)
1 x 25 mm emergency drain tap
1 x 750 Watt 40mm submersible pump with float switch
1 x 10 metre 3 pin plug lead
1 x Brass Flap Check Valve
1 x 80mm Valterra RV inlet connection
1 x 80mm - 100mm adaptor fitting
1 x Quick release Anka barrel union
1 x Large airtight hatch
1 x tank breather

Tank specifications:
- Moulded polyethylene (will not crack, fade or rust)
- One piece construction (exceptionally strong and easy to clean)
- UV stabilised to withstand harsh NZ sun & resist algae growth

Pump Specifications:
- Motor 750W (can upgrade BLACKBOX-270 to 790W or 1100w)
- Cable Length 10m
- Max Temperature 35 Degrees
- Flow Rate 15000 l/h
- Max Height 8m
- Max Immersion 7m
- Max Particle Size 35mm
- Cable length 10m

Why buy from us:
- We take pride in what we build
- The pump has a 24 month return to base warranty
- The tanks have a 20 year return to base warranty

Delivery:
- Generally within 10 days

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to call me on (021) 355 005

ONLY THE BEST FROM STOREIT4LESS

Negotiable

2274 days ago

Unborn babies lost to mothers with measles

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

"Two unborn babies belonging to women with confirmed measles have died as a result of serious consequences possibly related to measles", says Auckland Regional Public Health Service.

A preliminary report into the Auckland measles outbreak from February to mid-September revealed three … View more
"Two unborn babies belonging to women with confirmed measles have died as a result of serious consequences possibly related to measles", says Auckland Regional Public Health Service.

A preliminary report into the Auckland measles outbreak from February to mid-September revealed three other expectant mothers had been diagnosed with measles.

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2273 days ago

Local Body Elections! Vote now please everyone!

Hugh from Browns Bay

Message from Helen Clark. She gave me approval to reproduce it here.

It’s #timetovote ! The decisions our elected local government representatives make are important. In #newzealand 🇳🇿, we elect our mayors, councillors, and district health board, community board, and licensing trust … View more
Message from Helen Clark. She gave me approval to reproduce it here.

It’s #timetovote ! The decisions our elected local government representatives make are important. In #newzealand 🇳🇿, we elect our mayors, councillors, and district health board, community board, and licensing trust members every three years.

If you are on the electoral roll, you will have received your voting 🗳 papers already: make sure you fill them in and post them back NOW - they need to be with the returning officers for the election no later than midday on Saturday 12 October.

If you are not enrolled, you can enrol online on the New Zealand Electoral Commission website; if you do that before October 11 you can still vote in these elections.

If you are enrolled but not currently in #NZ, you can get your voting papers posted to you by contacting the electoral officer for your area. All details are on the above mentioned website. You will need to act quickly now if you are to receive them and send them back in time.

I filled my papers in over breakfast in #connecticut 🇺🇸 this morning and posted them back! Don’t forget to post yours!

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