Whenuapai & Herald Island, Auckland

Spread the Joy!

Spread the Joy!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

Spread the Joy!

Spread the Joy!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2399 days ago

Are you selling your home?

Stuff

Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as … View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

Potential buyers will click straight through to your house listing on your agent's website to see detailed property information.

Get in touch with your agent today or email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to sell your home.
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2401 days ago

Teen Jobs

Josh from Greenhithe

Hi, My name is Josh Callander and I am 15. While looking for some part time work, I discovered that there was no easy way to find the jobs that were out there. Established job websites are for older people & there was nothing for school students looking for part time work. This is when the idea… View moreHi, My name is Josh Callander and I am 15. While looking for some part time work, I discovered that there was no easy way to find the jobs that were out there. Established job websites are for older people & there was nothing for school students looking for part time work. This is when the idea was born, a free to use website for connecting teenagers wanting to get a job & employers and households with work to do!

I entered the Young Innovator Awards, for my website idea called Teen Jobs. I was fortunate enough to come in 3rd place for the junior category. One of the judges at YiA, Suan Yeo, (Google’s Head of Education for Australia & New Zealand), commented, "Teen Jobs really stood out for the thought about the end user.” After my success at YiA, I was encouraged to develop the idea, as it would make a real difference to teenagers & the way they find work. The youth unemployment rates in New Zealand are very high, with 11.2% of 15 – 19 year olds unemployed. This costs the government $345 million dollars a year! This website can help those teenagers find employment and gain valuable employment related skills.

Since the Young Innovators Awards I have developed the my idea into a fully operational website. Teen Jobs is an innovative idea that enables teenagers to find jobs, while being completely free. Students and teenagers list themselves on a database with the areas they want to work and employers and households can simply search and find teenagers to do the jobs they require. This flips the traditional way where the employer lists the job which proves impractical for smaller or part time jobs. Job categories include everything from household work like lawn mowing or babysitting right through to retail and business positions.

Over the last 6 months, Teen Jobs has been successfully operating in Tauranga & have over 750 teenagers registered, with over 30 job offers per week. Teen Jobs has now expanded to the rest of New Zealand. We are registering teenagers now! And will be going live to employers and households on the 1st of June 2019!


Visit our website, www.teenjobs.co.nz.... Also like our Facebook page, www.facebook.com... for more information. Stuff article: www.stuff.co.nz....



Thank you,

Josh Callander

2399 days ago

🥇 FIRST PLACE 🥇 Well done Mike 🙌🙌🙌

Mike from Anytime Fitness Hobsonville

🥇 FIRST PLACE 🥇

A big Congratulations to Mike from our local West harbour fire brigade!

Last weekend Mike Took part in the Fire Fighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge and got 1st place in the Masters/Donned category (40-49 yrs)
Finishing with a 1 min and 26 second lead!!

Mikes favourite … View more
🥇 FIRST PLACE 🥇

A big Congratulations to Mike from our local West harbour fire brigade!

Last weekend Mike Took part in the Fire Fighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge and got 1st place in the Masters/Donned category (40-49 yrs)
Finishing with a 1 min and 26 second lead!!

Mikes favourite quote- "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
Which means if you want success and growth in the future, the best time to act is now!

Well done Mike 👏

🚨AND REMEMBER- With winter creeping up now is a good time to clean the chimneys, dust off the heaters and use caution when using heating appliances🚨

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2399 days ago

Maths Tutoring

Cameron from Greenhithe

Hi there!
Are you looking for an experienced maths tutor, skilled in helping students years 3 to 13?
I offer reasonable rates and one on one help. If you are looking to improve you or your child’s maths abilities to have a successful year, contact me at cameronbramley01@gmail.com for a … View more
Hi there!
Are you looking for an experienced maths tutor, skilled in helping students years 3 to 13?
I offer reasonable rates and one on one help. If you are looking to improve you or your child’s maths abilities to have a successful year, contact me at cameronbramley01@gmail.com for a consultation today.

2399 days ago

Wear an Apple watch? Help us design a new service!

The Team from St John New Zealand

Do you love using your smartwatch? Do you live in Tauranga, Papamoa or Auckland and are between 65 and 80 years old? If you answered yes to these, then we would love to hear from you.

With your help, we can ensure that we provide New Zealanders with the very best solution.

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2399 days ago

Bee hives

Andrea from Huapai - Kumeu

Looking to have bee hives again if there is anyone out there who offers the service. Had three before.

2400 days ago

Get your curtains cleaned up this winter

The Team from

Do your curtains need a refresh this winter? Winter may not seem like the best time to clean your curtains and blinds. However, it is the time when you most need them to be clean and mildew free.

Drawing them closed to keep you cosy can send mildew and mould spores into the atmosphere to be … View more
Do your curtains need a refresh this winter? Winter may not seem like the best time to clean your curtains and blinds. However, it is the time when you most need them to be clean and mildew free.

Drawing them closed to keep you cosy can send mildew and mould spores into the atmosphere to be breathed in by you and your family. Textile Curtain Cleaning performs expert mildew removal from your curtains.

Textile Curtain Cleaning has you completely covered. Our experienced curtain and drape cleaning team know exactly how to remove ugly stains, blemishes and marks from your window furnishings.

We are located in Wairau Park, Glenfield. We have been cleaning curtains for Aucklanders for over 20 years so come and see us at 5A Kaimahi Road, Wairau Park or visit our website.

For the best fabric curtain and blind cleaning in Auckland, please contact us to obtain your free quote.

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Call us 09 473 5350
Find out more

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2400 days ago

Hutch Cabinet

Mike from Huapai - Kumeu

Excellent condition

Price: $80

2401 days ago

Poll: Is homelessness an issue in your area?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

K Rd Chronicles, an eight part video series. focuses on homelessness in New Zealand's biggest city.

There’s plenty of desperation in the stories shared but there’s also, above all, a sense of tolerance and humanity. The series is hosted by a transgender journalist called Six, who was … View more
K Rd Chronicles, an eight part video series. focuses on homelessness in New Zealand's biggest city.

There’s plenty of desperation in the stories shared but there’s also, above all, a sense of tolerance and humanity. The series is hosted by a transgender journalist called Six, who was homeless for six years. We take to the streets of inner city Auckland and meet the people from Six’s world.

To read more click here

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Is homelessness an issue in your area?
  • 20.2% I don’t notice it.
    20.2% Complete
  • 59.2% Yes, we need to do something about it.
    59.2% Complete
  • 20.7% Never had a problem.
    20.7% Complete
426 votes
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2400 days ago

Affordable massage for women and couples.

Lorraine from Henderson

Feeling stressed or have sore muscles?

Why not treat yourself and book a massage. My names Ange I am a qualified massage therapist. Who cares, I talior massages based on the individuals needs. The service I provide is mobile meaning you can have a massage in your own home!.
It's $60 for a… View more
Feeling stressed or have sore muscles?

Why not treat yourself and book a massage. My names Ange I am a qualified massage therapist. Who cares, I talior massages based on the individuals needs. The service I provide is mobile meaning you can have a massage in your own home!.
It's $60 for a hour Blissful Swedish massage, soft to firm pressure, includes feet.

If you would like to make a booking or want more information email me on apooley66@gmail.com

2400 days ago

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards

Women of Influence

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to … View more
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.

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2401 days ago

New Singing Teacher!

Lionel Reekie from Music Education Centre Henderson

Want to sing like an angel? Or knock everyone’s socks off on karaoke night? Due to popular demand, we’ve just recruited a new singing teacher. Leon has a background in opera and is available on Wednesdays. Call us now before he's all booked out or here’s the link to our website.

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2402 days ago

The things landlords can and can't ask you

Fiona from Henderson

Next time you're looking at a rental and the property manager asks to see a bank statement, feel free to decline.
It's one of several questions that are "almost never justified", according to new guidelines on what personal information landlords can request from prospective … View more
Next time you're looking at a rental and the property manager asks to see a bank statement, feel free to decline.
It's one of several questions that are "almost never justified", according to new guidelines on what personal information landlords can request from prospective tenants issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC).
The guidelines, colour-coded for easy reference, come in response to reports landlords were asking to see tenants' bank statements.

"I see a lot of people who are low socio-economic and their bank statements literally will read, 'KFC, McDonald's, the dairy, KFC, McDonald's, court fine', trucks that they buy, goods that they can't afford," a property manager told a select committee hearing last year.
NZ First MP Darroch Ball, who was at the hearing, called it a "gross invasion of privacy" - and the OPC agrees.

"It may be lawful for landlords to collect information to assess whether a tenant can pay rent, however, collecting their bank statements to determine their money management style may be unfair or unreasonably intrusive," said Privacy Commissioner John Edwards.
"Landlords should only collect the minimum amount of personal information necessary to make that decision."

So what can landlords and property managers ask for?
There is a limited amount the OPC deems "always justified".
• Name and proof of identity
• Contact information
• Name and contact information for current landlord
• One or two previous landlords as references
• Expected length of tenancy applied for
• Whether the applicant has ever been evicted
• Pet ownership
• Whether the applicant must give notice at their current accommodation
• Authorisation to perform a criminal record check
• Number of occupants who will live in the unit

The following queries are "sometimes justified", according to the OPC.
• Personal references - where landlord references aren't available
• Current income verification (e.g. pay slips, redacted bank statements) - where satisfactory references aren't available
• Authorisation to collect a credit report
• where satisfactory references aren't available
• Whether the prospective tenant is a smoker
• if it's a non-smoking property
• Reasons for leaving previous tenancy
• And "almost never justified" queries include the below.

The things landlords can and can't ask you
Broad consent to collect personal information from "other sources"
• Driver licence number
• Credit card information
• Nationality, ethnicity, origin or citizenship
• Physical or mental disability or illness
• Personal beliefs or opinions
• Marital and family status
• Gender and sexual orientation
• Rent paid at previous tenancy
• Sports and hobbies
• Current expenses
• Conflicts with previous neighbour tenants or building managers
• Proof of insurance
• Languages spoken
• Details about current accommodation
• Banking history
• Employment history
• Age
• Employment status

The OPC says landlords and property managers should collect "the minimum amount of personal information necessary" to decide their next tenant.
"For instance, if a credit report shows that an applicant is creditworthy, there's no need to collect their bank statements."

Once you've been chosen as the property's next tenant, the landlord or property is entitled to ask for a bit more information, including the below.
• Payment information you'll need to collect rent
• Name and number/address of an emergency contact person
• Vehicle information, such as vehicle registration number, make and model, if the tenant will be parking on your property
• Name and number of emergency contacts

"These guidelines are designed to help landlords make a reasonable decision about what personal information to collect from prospective tenants," said Edwards.
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2401 days ago
2401 days ago

Get wiggy this Wig Wednesday!

The Team from Child Cancer Foundation National Support Office

Get wiggy with the Child Cancer Foundation this Wig Wednesday the 19th of June!

Last year’s Wig Wednesday raised over $100 000 for the foundation which provides personalised support for hundreds of Kiwi kids and their families every year. This year, we hope to make Wig Wednesday even bigger … View more
Get wiggy with the Child Cancer Foundation this Wig Wednesday the 19th of June!

Last year’s Wig Wednesday raised over $100 000 for the foundation which provides personalised support for hundreds of Kiwi kids and their families every year. This year, we hope to make Wig Wednesday even bigger and better so that we can continue to provide this essential support.

All you need to do is register your school, business or community group, wear a wig (borrowed, made or bought) and make a donation on the 19th. For more information, you can view our website here or just register directly here.

#wigwednesday
#childcancerfoundation
Register here

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