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1939 days ago

Missing French teen Eloi Rolland: Family say they've lost hope six months after disappearance

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

The family of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland have long held on to hope that one day their son and brother will be found.
But six months on from his disappearance in Auckland, the hope that has kept them strong has dwindled.
The 18-year-old had been studying English and staying with a host … View more
The family of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland have long held on to hope that one day their son and brother will be found.
But six months on from his disappearance in Auckland, the hope that has kept them strong has dwindled.
The 18-year-old had been studying English and staying with a host family in Birkenhead on the North Shore, before he disappeared without explanation on the evening of March 6.
Phone data indicates he was near the intersection of Piha Rd and Scenic Drive about 9.18am on March 7.
Rolland’s sister Aurore told Stuff in July her family were “waiting for a miracle”.
However, after six months of no news, she said last week they had lost hope.
Click below to read our full report.

1938 days ago

Boat for sale (Rayglass)

Shareen from Panmure

$85,000
2004 Rayglass 730 Legend with 300HP MerCruiser Inboard and the usual extras, Winch (replaced 4 years ago), fridge, cooker, hotwater, toilet, raymarine electronics, stereo, VHF auto and manual Bilge pump rocket launcher etc. trailer redone in 2015 new frame and sensor brake unit (wheels and … View more
$85,000
2004 Rayglass 730 Legend with 300HP MerCruiser Inboard and the usual extras, Winch (replaced 4 years ago), fridge, cooker, hotwater, toilet, raymarine electronics, stereo, VHF auto and manual Bilge pump rocket launcher etc. trailer redone in 2015 new frame and sensor brake unit (wheels and Brakes from old trailer everything else new in 2015. trailer has been stored at home as boat in Drystack. Engine has 500 hours

Price: $85,000

1938 days ago

See how our Houseplant Hero runnerup Hollie Procter fits all her plants into her tiny home!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“So I would say it’s possible I might have the most plants per square metre,” she quips.

1939 days ago

Your thoughts on making Matariki a public holiday

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.… View more
Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.

The policy announcement follows a series of public campaigns for Matariki, which acts as the Māori New Year, to be recognised.

We want to hear your thoughts about Matariki becoming a public holiday. Do you support the idea, or are you against it? Perhaps you have a counter proposal.

Share your thoughts here.

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1939 days ago

Auckland Zoo staff hand-rear tamarins after mum was unable to produce milk

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Twin tamarins are thriving at Auckland Zoo after their mum was unable to produce milk, leading to them being hand-reared.

The rare golden lion tamarins, a male and a female, were born to mum Frida on July 17.

Frida was unable to produce milk for her babies, meaning … View more
Hi neighbours,

Twin tamarins are thriving at Auckland Zoo after their mum was unable to produce milk, leading to them being hand-reared.

The rare golden lion tamarins, a male and a female, were born to mum Frida on July 17.

Frida was unable to produce milk for her babies, meaning zookeepers had to make the decision, when they were two days old, to hand-rear them instead.

Auckland Zoo primate team leader Amy Robbins said the possibility of needing to hand-rear was already on the table because of Frida’s difficulty in raising offspring in the past.

“Hand-rearing is never a decision we make lightly and there are always risks, but we had strong science-based evidence to inform this call and the full support of this programme’s species coordinator,” Robbins said.

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1939 days ago

Looking for a fitness challenge?

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Sign up to run the Auckland marathon, half marathon, or 11km traverse with the Cancer Society team on Sunday 1 November.

We provide you with a dri fit t-shirt and lots of perks! The funds you raise go towards supporting cancer patients in our community.
Register now

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1939 days ago

Flatmate wanted Home by the Sea

Kate from Kohimarama

Want to live in a home by the sea?

You get two rooms - and share a decent sized house with just one other! $330 per week plus expenses. Why not use the second space as an office or private lounge?

It is not a flat it is a home with a great vibe. I would describe it as a chill-out zone to relax … View more
Want to live in a home by the sea?

You get two rooms - and share a decent sized house with just one other! $330 per week plus expenses. Why not use the second space as an office or private lounge?

It is not a flat it is a home with a great vibe. I would describe it as a chill-out zone to relax & unwind. Or a haven of chilled out-ness (is 'out-ness' even a word?).

The house has several different living areas so you can have your own space or be anonymous if that’s your thing. Two dining areas and two lounges to relax in. Interior design is a hobby so it looks the part with funky art and furniture.

Enjoy alfresco entertaining rain or shine, in the sheltered patio space, It has an outdoor dining room, outdoor couch with heater, a spa and gas brazier for fire side chats. There is also a large private backyard with all day sun. FYI, I have two kayaks available for you to use, to explore the nearby ocean playground.

Inside the house you will find a heat pump/air conditioning and more living areas. By the way the shower is amaze, very high pressure with a rain-fall head. Ceiling and walls are freshly repainted, like new!

It’s a 7 minute stroll to the beach and easy walking distance to all the cafes, restaurants and bars along Kohi, St Heliers and Mission Bay. Located on the border of Mission Bay and Kohimarama, it could be listed as either suburb

Sad to say flatmate is moving out. I reckon I must be pretty good to live with because my previous flatmate was here 2.5+ years. And the one prior was same length of time.

You may see this listing up for a while because I’m searching for the 'right person' not just anyone to share this well- located seaside pad. Sorry not suitable for party animals, couch potatoes. But it is suitable for the right person, hopefully that is you, so I can continue my track record of choosing awesome flatmates who enjoy living here so much they stay for years :-).

I'd love it if you text me and tell me a bit about yourself. Prefer text as opposed to email or phoning. Thanks- 021-435-169

Negotiable

1940 days ago

Poll: Do you support new rules likely to result in fewer driveways to free up land for building?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.

Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near… View more
Hi neighbours,

A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.

Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new housing or business developments, under newly released housing guidelines.

The change comes as the Government looks to encourage development, in part by freeing up land held up by car parks, under its new National Policy Statement for urban development.

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Do you support new rules likely to result in fewer driveways to free up land for building?
  • 6.3% Yes
    6.3% Complete
  • 93.7% No
    93.7% Complete
599 votes
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1939 days ago

Term 3 School Holiday Programme

Lily from Saint Johns

Term3 holiday is coming in 3 weeks. It is a very crucial 2 weeks for HSPT preparation and ICAS preparation, since at the beginning of Term4 some schools have ICAS tests of Science and English. Also it is a very good time for your children to boost their academic levels.

EduExperts Stonefields is … View more
Term3 holiday is coming in 3 weeks. It is a very crucial 2 weeks for HSPT preparation and ICAS preparation, since at the beginning of Term4 some schools have ICAS tests of Science and English. Also it is a very good time for your children to boost their academic levels.

EduExperts Stonefields is here to provide quality tutoring services to different groups of students with various needs. Please contact us on 0221098058, or scan the barcode to send us wechat messages or email us at stonefields@eduexperts.co.nz.
Hope you have a nice journey in your children's Education.

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1939 days ago

Do you have insurance with Asteron?

Andrew from Assureme Insurance Advisers

Don’t miss this exceptional FREE offer when you take up peace-of-mind Asteron Life disability insurance.
The costly Best Doctors service is now offered FREE for new Asteron Life disability insurance customers. Best Doctors is a global service offering access to expert medical advice online and … View more
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The costly Best Doctors service is now offered FREE for new Asteron Life disability insurance customers. Best Doctors is a global service offering access to expert medical advice online and over-the-phone – all from the comfort of your own home.
This is a valuable service in the current Covid-19 environment and is all about being there for customers when it really matters.

To find out more, please call Caroline Liang today on 027 5437 888

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1939 days ago

Poll: Are you concerned about losing your job or business?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbour,

About one in 14 workers say they expect to lose their job or business by mid-2021, according to data released by Stats NZ on Tuesday.

A survey of employed people in the June 2020 quarter showed 7 percent felt there was a high or almost certain chance of losing their job or … View more
Hi neighbour,

About one in 14 workers say they expect to lose their job or business by mid-2021, according to data released by Stats NZ on Tuesday.

A survey of employed people in the June 2020 quarter showed 7 percent felt there was a high or almost certain chance of losing their job or business within the next 12 months. At a national level this represented 185,000 workers.

A further 18 percent (468,000) felt there was a medium chance, while 4 percent (105,000) stated they did not know what their job security was going to be over the following year.

Most people surveyed said there was little or no chance of losing their job or business (71 percent or 1,859,000).

Small businesses have been vulnerable during the pandemic. Self-employed people who did not have staff or employees of their own felt more insecure about losing their business than employees felt about losing their job. Ten percent of self-employed people without employees reported low job security, compared with 6 percent of employees.

The household labour force survey (HLFS) June 2020 quarter was collected over a three-month period from April to June and asked employed people about their perceived job security over the next 12 months. During the collection period, New Zealand dropped from COVID-19 alert level 4 in April to alert level 1 by June.

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Are you concerned about losing your job or business?
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% Ni
    46.8% Complete
141 votes
1939 days ago

Blind Low Vision NZ seeks volunteers ahead of Blind Week

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Blind Low Vision NZ, formerly the Blind Foundation, is seeking volunteers to support this year’s Blind Week street collection on October 16 and 17.

Volunteers play a crucial role in raising funds needed to provide practical and emotional support for New Zealanders who are blind, deafblind or … View more
Blind Low Vision NZ, formerly the Blind Foundation, is seeking volunteers to support this year’s Blind Week street collection on October 16 and 17.

Volunteers play a crucial role in raising funds needed to provide practical and emotional support for New Zealanders who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.

“Last year’s street collectors raised over $220,000 to empower Kiwis living with vision loss to live the life they choose. We’re hoping to go even further this year but we need your help,” Blind Low Vision NZ chief executive John Mulka said.

The money raised goes towards providing personalised vision rehabilitation services for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision to fulfil their goals - whether that’s providing adaptive technology to stay in employment, orientation and mobility training including guide dogs, or developing tools and strategies to keep doing the things they need and want to do.

Mulka said every day an average of six Kiwis turn to Blind Low Vision NZ for support with sight loss.

“Volunteering two hours of your time by shaking a bucket and collecting donations is a way that you can help make a difference in people’s lives,” he said.

As well as supporting individuals, Blind Low Vision NZ seek to make big-picture change by advocating for inclusive communities and for optimal eye care services for all New Zealanders.

To sign up to collect during Blind Week visit blindweek.org.nz or call 0800 787 743.

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1939 days ago

Arena's Swim Snorkel Pro II recalled over choking hazard concerns

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

A snorkel has been recalled over concerns it could be a choking hazard.

The Arena Swim Snorkel Pro II was pulled from sale after a customer complained a small piece of material came loose inside the snorkel tube.

No-one was injured but Arena found a potential risk with the … View more
Hi neighbours,

A snorkel has been recalled over concerns it could be a choking hazard.

The Arena Swim Snorkel Pro II was pulled from sale after a customer complained a small piece of material came loose inside the snorkel tube.

No-one was injured but Arena found a potential risk with the black mouthpieces, which could see a small piece detach, causing a choking hazard.

Arena apologised to customers and said it would replace the faulty product to ensure customer safety and prevent further risk.

Anyone using an Arena snorkel was also advised to check it before use.

Customers who bought the Arena Swim Snorkel Pro II can register on the company’s website to receive replacement parts.

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1939 days ago

Thought about your holiday function?

The Team from Kohimarama Bowling Club

Celebrate the year and the season at Kohi Bowling Club.
Contact Sandra today 09 528 3437 / kohibowls@xtra.co.nz

Download our event brochure: kohimaramabowlingclubblog.files.wordpress.com...

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1939 days ago

Poll: Do you think the ‘poly-face’ option in the new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game is culturally insensitive?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

The new Tony Hawk video game has come under fire for an act of “cultural colonisation” after it used Māori tā moko as a character customisation option.

Players of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which was released on Friday, are able to choose from a selection of indigenous-inspired … View more
The new Tony Hawk video game has come under fire for an act of “cultural colonisation” after it used Māori tā moko as a character customisation option.

Players of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which was released on Friday, are able to choose from a selection of indigenous-inspired facial tattoos, with one of the options labelled “Poly-face”.

Screenshots of the skateboarding game were posted to Twitter and shared by Pākehā/Māori tattoo artist @dreadconquest in a thread outlining why moko should not be used in this way.

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Do you think the ‘poly-face’ option in the new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game is culturally insensitive?
  • 33.8% Yes
    33.8% Complete
  • 66.2% No
    66.2% Complete
136 votes
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