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1251 days ago

Spoken Word Poetry event - free

Michelle from Highland Park

Come and enjoy this session of spoken word poetry at Highland Park Library Sunday 18 September 11am - 12pm.
Spoken word Poetry encompasses the very essence of oral storytelling, creativity, change and connection.
Representing Papakura and the experiences and storytelling of who they are as Māori and children of the pacific, are:
Ivy (Te Rarawa/Ngati Wairere), Hari (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Hako, Ngāti Paoa, Te Arawa) and Taikehu (Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto) are three of six poets representing Papakura High school in the inter-high school spoken word poetry competition, Word the Frontline - Grand Finals.

Sheldon Rua (Waikato/Tainui, Sa Papali'i) 3 x National HHI champ, SAPC, Word: The Front-Line coach/alumni and Youth advocate,

And Storyteller, people weaver, poet, mentor & educator Zech Soakai (Ha'ato'u, Ha'apai, Tonga/Poutasi, Falealili, Samoa) will be Mcing.

Come and enjoy ...

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3 hours ago

CAB hosts Community Services Networking Event

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

📣 Don't Miss! It’s Tomorrow, 11 February 2026.🙂

Calling all community / not for profit organisations in South & East Auckland for a networking / idea sharing session.
When: Wednesday 11 February 2026, 10.30am - 12.00 noon
Where: Fencible Lounge (Howick Library building), 25 Uxbridge Rd, Howick
RSVP to Vani Kapoor, Community Services Coordinator:
email to: settlement.pakuranga@cab.org.nz

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22 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.4% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.4% Complete
  • 43.6% I want to be able to choose.
    43.6% Complete
  • 47% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47% Complete
2488 votes
21 hours ago

Cat litter for sale.

Edit Dora from Pakuranga

My cat crossed the rainbow bridge and left this behind,
2 bags unopened.
1 bag opened,unused.
Extra cat litter and tray.
All for $35.
Still covering her Vet bills.
Any interest is greatly appreciated.
Contact me on on 021 1900860 if interested.

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