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The Whakaari White Island eruption was an extraordinary event that resulted in hours of life-saving surgeries within burn units across the country, with support from the National Burn Centre team at Middlemore Hospital.
The response was unrelenting. Surgeries were required overnight for the first … View moreThe Whakaari White Island eruption was an extraordinary event that resulted in hours of life-saving surgeries within burn units across the country, with support from the National Burn Centre team at Middlemore Hospital.
The response was unrelenting. Surgeries were required overnight for the first three days and daily until the New Year. The workload took its toll on staff, yet as they reflect on those intense months, along with the struggle, they remember remarkable ingenuity, solid planning, networking and enduring goodwill from staff and public alike.
Here's their story.
An 18 month-long stoush over plans to shut off an entrance to a busy car park in south Auckland has …
More than $211 million will go towards improving facilities at Counties Manukau District Health Boar…
As New Zealand moves to a new sense of normality at Alert Level 1, we are pleased to say we are also back to business as usual at Auckland Museum.
Our Volcanoes and Weird and Wonderful galleries have reopened, and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will remain open until Sunday 16 … View moreAs New Zealand moves to a new sense of normality at Alert Level 1, we are pleased to say we are also back to business as usual at Auckland Museum.
Our Volcanoes and Weird and Wonderful galleries have reopened, and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will remain open until Sunday 16 August.
At Level 1, contact tracing is not required so you can simply wander in and enjoy your visit. Entry is currently free for all visitors. We look forward to seeing you soon!
For more details visit
www.aucklandmuseum.com...
Police say available evidence suggests an officer who shot a machete-wielding man in south Auckla…
An elderly man who died after being hit by a car in an alleged hit-and-run in Auckland's Papatoetoe …
The Certificate in NZ Wine runs over 4 sessions and is followed by an Advanced programme of another 4 sessions.
This week we have enjoyed tasting and learning about innovative estates such as Burn Cottage from Central Otago, Heron’s Flight who make an exceptional Sangiovese in Matakana. Always… View moreThe Certificate in NZ Wine runs over 4 sessions and is followed by an Advanced programme of another 4 sessions.
This week we have enjoyed tasting and learning about innovative estates such as Burn Cottage from Central Otago, Heron’s Flight who make an exceptional Sangiovese in Matakana. Always a pleasure to taste the wines of Hans and Therese Herzog and we savoured the Mistral, a blend of 60% Viognier, 20% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne.
Te Mata’s Cape Crest showcases Hawkes Bay barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and is interesting to compare with Sancerre from Henri Bourgeois also the owner of Clos Henri. Pegasus Bay’s Finale is New Zealand best example of a Sauternes style with deliciously ripe Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Learning about New Zealand’s wine geography and tasting some special wines along the way is always rewarding.
The wines that were tasted were -
- Hans Herzog Estate, Mistral 2016
- Burn Cottage Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2016
- Te Mata Estate Winery, Caupe Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2017
- Heron's Flight Vineyard - Matakana, Amphora Sangiovese 2016
- Pegasus Bay Winery, Finale 2017
- Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, 2018 (Clos Henri Vineyard)
Counties Manukau Health says it had to defer between 1400 and 1600 elective surgery operations due t…
A man charged with murdering 3-month-old baby in Auckland's Papatoetoe has denied the killing. The …
One person has died after a crash in Wiri, south Auckland. Police said a vehicle collided with a pa…
Hi Melanie,
My company couldn't find your post from earlier today re: help for your elderly neighbour, who had nothing in his fridge or cupboards.....
My company noticed the replies you received re: you should contact the papakura marae etc...After the drop off of fresh produce, toiletries … View moreHi Melanie,
My company couldn't find your post from earlier today re: help for your elderly neighbour, who had nothing in his fridge or cupboards.....
My company noticed the replies you received re: you should contact the papakura marae etc...After the drop off of fresh produce, toiletries etc..to you tonight from our director himself of "city produce ltd" ..we hope this helps your neighbour (kaumatua), and we also hope you contacted winz, community health or some organisation so, he's given the appropriate care.....We wish your neighbour well:)
"Almost all" of the Jucy rental vehicles stolen from a south Auckland yard on ANZAC day have been re…
A woman whose body is believed to have been found in Auckland had gone "off the rails" after meeting…
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i have got other photos will post in a message if asked to.
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New born headbands $2
Single NB booties $2
Mittens and booties $3
6 month old hat and mittens Blue $4
Mum and NB hat's $5
Headband for 1- 3 year old $3
Hat's for 6 month old's $3
Hat for New born $2
It’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well … View moreIt’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well positioned to meet the needs of your 5 - 16 year old one question at a time so it's not overwhelming.
We offer catch up, extension and exam prep programs.
Give us a call today to have a chat with one of our experts.
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