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Create cocktails. Make great coffees. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*. There are even free study options … View moreCreate cocktails. Make great coffees. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*. There are even free study options available**.
You’ll study:
• Food safety training
• Bar and beverage service
• Café and restaurant service
• Barista skills
• Customer service
• Transactions and money handling
• Maintaining a responsible drinking environment
NZMA has campuses that provide hospitality training in North Shore, Auckland City, Sylvia Park and Auckland South. Come and visit our campuses for a coffee and tour their facilities.
Know anyone or want to enrol yourself?
Courses start in June, July and September so get in touch with NZMA and enrol today.
*80% represents an average student outcome over twelve months in 2016 and 2017. Visit ‘Latest News’ on nzma.ac.nz for more details.
**Terms and conditions apply. Contact the NZMA team for more information.
Come learn and play pickleball! We've got a good group going Fridays in Mt. Albert. Now starting up Mondays in Lynfield. Both late morning through to noon hour. We have many retired folks playing, but some younger, self employed types are discovering a good reason to take a long lunch break.
… View moreCome learn and play pickleball! We've got a good group going Fridays in Mt. Albert. Now starting up Mondays in Lynfield. Both late morning through to noon hour. We have many retired folks playing, but some younger, self employed types are discovering a good reason to take a long lunch break.
Flyers for play at the YMCAs in Mt. Albert and Lynfield are attached.
It all started from a backflip on the ground. Now West Auckland teenager Findlay Shannon is on his…
Auckland mayor Phil Goff's office staff have been found to feel the worst about working for Auckland…
We DESPERATELY need volunteers at the SPCA Op Shop in Pukekohe. Our Op Shops raise VITAL funds for SPCA Auckland and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate them.
If you're available during the week, and keen to help out, please follow the link to find out more: … View moreWe DESPERATELY need volunteers at the SPCA Op Shop in Pukekohe. Our Op Shops raise VITAL funds for SPCA Auckland and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate them.
If you're available during the week, and keen to help out, please follow the link to find out more: www.spcaauckland.org.nz...
Your time will help save animals like Wallace <3
Hi all, need a repair job on my gutter. Would appreciate a company,person who could give me a fair quote as soon as possible especially with all the forecast rain heading this way.....thanks
Finding the new wheelie bin tag system confusing? Let us simplify this for you.
With easy monthly payments and no fixed-term contracts, you can ‘set and forget’ with WMGO.
Pricing, collection zones and T&C’s available online.
Hi neighbours,
Inequality in Auckland is at its worst since World War II. Detailed new research reveals the wealth gap among neighbourhoods, with Ōrākei rating 9.8 out of 10 on the 'prosperity index', while Ōtara-Papatoetoe rates only 0.7. How does your neighbourhood compare? Check … View moreHi neighbours,
Inequality in Auckland is at its worst since World War II. Detailed new research reveals the wealth gap among neighbourhoods, with Ōrākei rating 9.8 out of 10 on the 'prosperity index', while Ōtara-Papatoetoe rates only 0.7. How does your neighbourhood compare? Check out part one, two and part three of our Stuff/ Newshub investigation here.
The poor and vulnerable are at risk of being pushed out of West Auckland by house hunters looking fo…
It's too late to post in your ballot for the Waitākere Ranges Local Board, but it can be hand delivered before May 24, midday. Places you can deliver it include the council's Henderson Service Centre, and the Glen Eden, Titirangi and Ranui libraries.
Click the link for our story on … View moreIt's too late to post in your ballot for the Waitākere Ranges Local Board, but it can be hand delivered before May 24, midday. Places you can deliver it include the council's Henderson Service Centre, and the Glen Eden, Titirangi and Ranui libraries.
Click the link for our story on the candidates.
Plans for apartment blocks up to five storeys high and proposed sale of land at a West Auckland mari…
*** UPDATE *** Thanks to everyone who's voted in the poll and been in touch to share their thoughts on this topic. You can read our full story, here.
Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a … View moreLooking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance for volunteers and their partners.
Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
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