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Hi, I am looking for someone casual to work alongside/help me with gardening and various chores on our lifestyle block. Suitable person (would prefer female) would enjoy a good variety of activity. Maybe 4 - 8 hours a week so I can keep on top of things. please call christine 4222595 or text … View moreHi, I am looking for someone casual to work alongside/help me with gardening and various chores on our lifestyle block. Suitable person (would prefer female) would enjoy a good variety of activity. Maybe 4 - 8 hours a week so I can keep on top of things. please call christine 4222595 or text 0211352938
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New Zealand is often touted as a scenic wonderland, home to the world's most dazzling geographical features.
Some of the place names used describe them, however, are slightly less lovely.
Which is your favourite bad NZ place name?
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At Mobil we’ve made some improvements including re-imaged stations, lighting you’ll love our new look pumps for a more pleasant station experience. At selected sites only. Come see for yourself. At selected stations only. We think you’ll like what’s changed. Learn more here.
According to an OECD report, New Zealand is one of the most expensive places for childcare.
It is said that Kiwi families have to pay some of the highest amounts for childcare in the western world, second to the United Kingdom.
In New Zealand, two-parent families are spending 29 per cent of … View moreAccording to an OECD report, New Zealand is one of the most expensive places for childcare.
It is said that Kiwi families have to pay some of the highest amounts for childcare in the western world, second to the United Kingdom.
In New Zealand, two-parent families are spending 29 per cent of their incomes on daycare, and in the U.K they are spending around 33.8 per cent!
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Vote in our poll below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Write DNP if you do not wish for your comment to be printed.
Congratulations to the inspiring winners of the Women of Influence Awards.
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Hey everyone - just a heads up that our epic Labour Weekend Sale is on soon, from the 21st till the 24th October 2016. We'll have something for the whole family including pottery factory tours, free face-painting, and of course discounts on handmade pottery, pots and ceramic art pieces. This … View moreHey everyone - just a heads up that our epic Labour Weekend Sale is on soon, from the 21st till the 24th October 2016. We'll have something for the whole family including pottery factory tours, free face-painting, and of course discounts on handmade pottery, pots and ceramic art pieces. This is our biggest event of the year. We hope to see you there! For more info visit www.morrisandjames.co.nz... or contact sales@morrisandjames.co.nz :)
- From the Team at M&J
This week in Pulse of the Nation we're asking about boy racers, also known as 'car enthusiasts'. Are they a concern in your community?
This year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.
As part of… View moreThis year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.
As part of Get Ready Week 2016, we are launching our redeveloped schools resource What’s the Plan, encouraging schools to update their emergency preparedness plans and use the new resource to build resilience as a life skill for their students.
Here are our top tips for Prepared Kids
1. Give the school or day care a list of three people who can pick the kids up if you can’t get there.
2. Talk to your kids in an honest (but not scary) way about what might happen in an emergency, what you can do to keep safe, and what your plan is for if you can’t get home. The more involved they are, the less scared they will be if an emergency does happen.
3. Make a plan with your kids. Sit down together and talk about the things you need every day and work out what you would do if you didn’t have them. Grab a piece of paper and write down what you agree, who you need to contact and things you need to do to get ready.
4. Get your kids involved in getting supplies and checking them regularly. In an emergency you could be stuck at home for three
days or more. You probably have most of these things already, and you don’t have to have them all in one place, but you might have to find them in a hurry and/or in the dark.
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We’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!
Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the … View moreWe’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!
Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the friendly face at the café that resonates with you - these awards are about recognising outstanding Kiwi businesses that help make our communities tick.
Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Auckland mayor elect Phil Goff said he has a "strong mandate" to work with central government to address Auckland's challenges winning 47 per cent of Auckland votes
Upon getting a congratulatory phone call from Auckland Council election officials on his win Goff spoke to dozens of… View moreAuckland mayor elect Phil Goff said he has a "strong mandate" to work with central government to address Auckland's challenges winning 47 per cent of Auckland votes
Upon getting a congratulatory phone call from Auckland Council election officials on his win Goff spoke to dozens of rapturous supporters gathered at a Freemans Bay bar.
After acknowledging supporters, friends and family and his mayoral competitors Goff said his first priority is to restore Aucklander's confidence in council.
"Now the real job begins, my first priority as mayor is to work to restore the confidence of the people of Auckland in their council.
"15 per cent trust in our council is a failure, we have to do better than that, we need a council that is more efficient, responsible, transparent and effective."
Auckland faces "huge challenges", Goff said.
Grappling with Auckland homelessness was the first challenge out of Goff's mouth.
"Within a couple of kilometers of the Sky Tower there are 179 Aucklanders sleeping rough on the streets".
Aucklanders are "suffering frustration and loss" from traffic congestion, he also siad.
Goff said he could also work with central government to tackle Auckland's challenges but said it was a bigger task than just the mayor's.
"It's not one person who will transform our city into a better place, it's collectively," Goff said.
Progress results for 2016 local elections! Progress results are based on votes counted so far and may change based on votes cast today and special votes.
Elected members in order of votes counted:
Rodney Local Board
Wellsford Subdivision
SMITH, Colin Gregory … View moreProgress results for 2016 local elections! Progress results are based on votes counted so far and may change based on votes cast today and special votes.
Elected members in order of votes counted:
Rodney Local Board
Wellsford Subdivision
SMITH, Colin Gregory
Warkworth Subdivision
ROE, Allison
BERGER, Tessa
HOULBROOKE, Beth
Kumeu Subdivision
PIRRIE, Phelan
BREWER, Cameron
STEELE, Brenda
BAILEY, Brent
Dairy Flat Subdivision
JOHNSTON, Louise
For progress results across Auckland go to:
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Check back at this site tomorrow Sunday 9 October for provisional results (which includes votes hand delivered on Saturday morning).
Final results (which includes special votes) will be available on 13 October.
New Auckland Council Rodney Ward councillor Greg Sayers is heading to the Puhoi Pub to shout his campaign volunteers a beer after unseating long time Rodney councillor Penny Webster.
The first progress results show Sayers the clear winner with 8804 votes to Websters 5768.
"I am just feeling … View moreNew Auckland Council Rodney Ward councillor Greg Sayers is heading to the Puhoi Pub to shout his campaign volunteers a beer after unseating long time Rodney councillor Penny Webster.
The first progress results show Sayers the clear winner with 8804 votes to Websters 5768.
"I am just feeling very honoured to be entrusted with such a privileged position by the people of Rodney and just looking forward now to building a modern city that is realistic about what it can and can't afford," Sayers says.
"And for Rodney, I'm just looking forward to bringing our rates home. Getting a fair deal. Getting transparency over the money that we pay, versus the money that is invested back into this community.
Sayers says his plans will depend on the next Rodney Local Board Plan.
"What the priorities are that people want and where they want that money spent."
He says the first thing he will be doing is building a powerful alliance with the local board, council and also Rodney member of Parliament Mark Mitchell.
"Just so we are all singing off the same song sheet and have a strong united approach into council for what we need," Sayers says.
One of the more interesting mayoral and Albany councillor candidates this election was Alezix Heneti.
She wants to bring a Kiwi Disneyland to the North Shore and in her councillor bio in the election booklet she confessed she was interviewed for the new TV programme FirstDatesNZ for an hour and … View moreOne of the more interesting mayoral and Albany councillor candidates this election was Alezix Heneti.
She wants to bring a Kiwi Disneyland to the North Shore and in her councillor bio in the election booklet she confessed she was interviewed for the new TV programme FirstDatesNZ for an hour and the producer couldn't find her a date.
She was also one of the candidates that contributed to the mayoral debate at Auckland Uni descending into a farce. Check out this story with video from that event for a giggle while we wait for the results.
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