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1877 days ago

Just Cook 4 Healthy Ageing

NZ Nutrition Foundation

Free cooking and nutrition course for older people.

Learn to plan and cook economical simple healthy dinners for 1 or 2 people plus shopping tips, label reading and time-saving strategies. Three-hour classes held over four weeks. Includes morning tea and lunch.

Orewa -
Wednesday: 10, 17 & 24 and 31 March 2021. 10am - 1pm.
Orewa Community Church, 235 Hibiscus Coast Highway.
To register email Christine: cookmore.nz@gmail.com or for more information phone: 021 104 5886.

Devonport -
Monday 15, 22 Feb, 1 and 8 March, 2021. 10:30am - 1:30pm
Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, 20 Church Street.
To register email: sarah@nutritionfoundation.org.nz, 021 118 5231. Or Andie Levell – 09 445 0378, admin@holytrinity.gen.nz

Note: you need to be able to come to all four classes and stand for one hour while cooking. Learn more

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2 days ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 41.1% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    41.1% Complete
  • 57.3% No, I enjoy it
    57.3% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1551 votes
9 days ago

Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.

We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️

We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?

Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.

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Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
  • 42.5% I avoid spending money on coffee
    42.5% Complete
  • 41.3% I still indulge at my local cafe
    41.3% Complete
  • 16.2% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
    16.2% Complete
402 votes
8 hours ago

Weekend Plans?

Nicky Horsbrough - Harcourts Helensville

No plans? No problem!
Here’s what’s on this weekend ✨🙂

Helensville Primary School Gala Day, Saturday 10am to 2pm - www.facebook.com... 🌭

Art Centre Helensville Diorama Exhibit, Saturday 10am to 2pm - www.facebook.com... 🐚

Helensville Library, Lego and Duplo Club, Saturday 10:30am to 11:30am - www.facebook.com... 🧱

Orewa Surf Sounds, Orewa Surf Club, Saturday 4:30pm - www.facebook.com... 🎆

Intro to Composting, Kumeu Community Hall, Sunday 10:30am to 12:30pm - www.facebook.com... 🪱

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