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But Homes.co.nz chief data scientist Tom Lintern said 23 per cent of Auckland sales this year had been for less than $800,000, which showed “affordable” options did exist. “In fact, there are still four suburbs with a median value of less than $800,000 in Auckland, located in the apartment-filled central city and in the south of the city.” He said, based on Homes.co.nz estimates, the five most affordable were Auckland Central at $601,000, Grafton at $677,000, Manukau at $717,000, Cle...

Otara to lead waipiro harm study 14 Jul 2021 11:39 AM Getty Images HASH(0x4273348) A campaigner against the proliferation of bottle stores says a new long term study will give communities more ammunition in their fight against the harm of waipiro. Otara Maori warden Dave Ratu says government health promotion agency Te Hiranga Hauora has agreed to fund the Maori-led health needs assessment study, which will involve roopu and whānau across the community collecting data and intergenerat...

Otara to lead waipiro harm study 14 Jul 2021 11:39 AM Getty Images HASH(0x4273348) A campaigner against the proliferation of bottle stores says a new long term study will give communities more ammunition in their fight against the harm of waipiro. Otara Maori warden Dave Ratu says government health promotion agency Te Hiranga Hauora has agreed to fund the Maori-led health needs assessment study, which will involve roopu and whānau across the community collecting data and intergenerat...

Polar blast: Waves of cold weather closing in on NZ Polar blast: Waves of cold weather closing in on NZ Thu, 8 Jul 2021, 12:02PM Frosty temperatures are forecast for parts of the country over the next few days as a polar blast closes in. The chilly conditions come after sub-zero conditions have already been felt in some places early this week. WeatherWatch said the cold change this week is gradually turning more polar and while some areas are yet to feel the cold, it may not...

Monday, 5 July 2021, 6:08 pm A new report paints a stark picture of the health care challenges faced by Pacific peoples in New Zealand and calls for ambitious changes to the system to be made urgently. Bula Sautu: A window on quality 2021: Pacific health in the year of COVID-19 was launched today in Parliament by Minister for Pacific Peoples Hon Aupito William Sio. The report is the latest in a series of ‘window’ publications from the Health Quality & Safety Commission (the Commission). I...

Tired of waiting: Frustrated pensioners skip Covid vaccine queue Covid-19 vaccination centre in Albany. (Photo / Supplied) Tired of waiting: Frustrated pensioners skip Covid vaccine queue By Robin Martin, RNZ Tired of waiting to be contacted about Covid-19 vaccination appointments, pensioners and people with underlying health issues are skipping the queue and making their own arrangements. The official advice for people in Group 3 is to wait for a call from your GP, but an 0800 number that see...

From climate justice to food security, young women are leading the way in combating injustices in Aotearoa and around the world. The YWCA is once again honouring 25 young trailblazing wāhine who have made strides in their communities despite the chaos of a Covid year. The stresses of Covid-19, inability to fully socialise for weeks on end and, often, adjusting to work from home meant that for many the past year wasn’t the most productive.  It’s therefore even more impressive to read throu...

7 Pasifika Women make the Y25 List 7 Pasifika women have made the Y25, a list of 25 extraordinary women under the age of 25. Each year the YWCA Aotearoa puts together a list of Y25 rising trailblazers. The YWCA looks for young women who are raising their voices, . The Y25 are doers, makers, shakers, change-makers and community leaders doing incredible things to change their world.  This year the Y25 list has environmental activists, STEM champions, community advocates, rainbow warriors, innova...

Whanau wellbeing key to stopping violence 29 Jun 2021 08:30 AM Photo: Getty Images. Marama Davidson: Whanau wellbeing key to stopping violence The Minister for Family and Sexual Violence says a national engagement process on the prevention and elimination of family and sexual violence has pointed to the solution being in increasing whanau wellbeing. The Minister for Family and Sexual Violence says a national engagement process on the prevention and elimination of family and sexual vio...

The Auckland-based company’s case is the last in a series of prosecutions brought by ComCom. Steel distributer Euro Corporation has been fined $361,000 for making false or misleading representations relating to its earthquake-grade steel mesh products. The Otara-based company pleaded guilty in the Auckland High   Choose your best value subscription option here. Already have an account? Login Related news