Dance Yourself Happy

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Dance Yourself Happy, put on another awesome session for our Manukau East community last night. For those who haven’t been along to our NO CHARGE dance-to-get-fit sessions, Dance Yourself Happy, is free-form. There are no instructors, no planned steps or moves, no choreography, no memorisation required, no goals, no expected form or sequence. Our Dance Yourself Happy founder Mari Pettersson, pre-records a playlist of eclectic songs and music from a wide range of genres and different eras. You can be assured she chooses music that's very danceable, and lots of fun!
Dance Yourself Happy playlist for Wednesday,15 November 2017
1. Pump Up the Volume / M.A.R.R.S (1987)
2. The 1987 Flashback Medley Part 1 / Various Artists (1987)
3. DMC Mega Mix / Madonna (1983, 1984, 1990 & 1992 / 1997)
4. All Four Walls (feat. Vaults) / Gorgon City (2016)
5. Blue Monday / New Order (1983)
6. Blue Monday (2011 Matt Pop’s Red Tuesday Mix) / New Order (1983/2011)
7. 99 Red Balloons / Nena (1984)
8. Hungry Like the Wolf / Duran Duran (1982)
9. Thriller / Michael Jackson (1982)
10. Girls Just Want to Have Fun / Cyndi Lauper (1983)
11. Mr. Vain / Culture Beat (1996)
12. Feel the Beat / Darude (2001)
13. Played-A-Live / Safri Duo (2001)
14. This Is How We Do / Katy Perry (2013)
15. Hey Boy Hey Girl / Chemical Brothers (1999)
16. aNYway / Duck Sauce (2014)
17. Y.M.C.A. (Royal Gigolos Mix) / DJ Tyson vs. Village People (1978/2005)
18. Heya / Outcast (2003)

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2 hours ago

Witnesses sought in relation to mass disorder on K-Road Auckland

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are appealing to the public for any footage they may have of the mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland in the early hours of Sunday 28 December.
Emergency services were called to the disorder around 3.41am where it is estimated around over 50 people were present.

A Police investigation is underway after there were three serious assaults on and around Karangahape Road during the mass disorder.
A portal has been set up to allow the public to upload any footage they have of the disorder and the serious assaults.
The portal is https://dahr.nc3.govt.nz/

Police have arrested one person but are asking for help to identify and locate others involved.

• Around 4:15am there was a serious assault outside the Crown Bar on Queen Street.
A 33-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4647.

• Around 4:30am there was another serious assault on a Cobden Steet just off Karangahape Road.
A 27-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4462.

• Around 5am there was third serious assault at the Mobil Service Station on the corner or Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road.
A 46-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He has been bailed to appear in court again on 16 January 2026.
The Police file number is 251228/4774.

Police would like to speak to anyone who has witnessed or filmed the assaults.

Witnesses can call Police directly on 105.
Please quote one of the above file numbers.

14 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.