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534 days ago

Intriguing story of musical restoration, on East FM, Saturday from 3pm

Phil from Farm Cove

It’s a story of great adventure, courage, spirit and undoubted musical talent and creativity, that of Chris Thompson, and an amazing recording preservation project he and Donald McLeod embarked on a few years ago, so it’s with great pleasure we have them as our NZ Music feature artists on … View moreIt’s a story of great adventure, courage, spirit and undoubted musical talent and creativity, that of Chris Thompson, and an amazing recording preservation project he and Donald McLeod embarked on a few years ago, so it’s with great pleasure we have them as our NZ Music feature artists on today’s She’ll Be Right on Saturdays Show with PJ Taylor, 7-11pm (NZ time, June 10) on East FM.
Back in the day, there were two young musician songwriters growing up in Hamilton (NZ) named Chris Thompson, and one went on to be a member of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.
The Chris Thompson we feature tomorrow is not that one, but equally interesting.
He started out in the Waikato; got a break to be backing guitarist for Julie Felix. Then in London circa 1971 began a solo career involving performances, songwriting and recording. A stint as musician in residence at Trinity College, in Dublin, followed, along with a highly industrious period of playing, recording and no doubt enjoying his OE. By Kiwi standards, it would have been an incredible one in pioneering OE times.
By the mid-1970s, Chris was back home, and he’s continued to play and release albums. He even toured with John Hanlon, Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
The story we’ll mostly focus on tomorrow is about his long-lost recordings that were on a 1974 Apple Corps acetate and left in London at EMI Studios before Chris returned to NZ.
They ended up getting moved around to different musical locations in London, before being tracked down by Donald McLeod, of Hamilton, and a team of people across the globe, after 43 years.
Sleeve notes of Drunken Nights in Dublin (2018, Pinenut Records/Chris Thompson) read: ‘Chris Thompson is an internationally recognised folk and blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. This long lost album is what was meant to have been his second album, available for the very first time in 2018.’
We’ll be talking live at 4pm to Chris Thompson and Donald McLeod about this amazing project to get these 1971-74 recordings that were in London and finally released on vinyl LP, 12”, and CD, in NZ in 2018.
East FM is East Auckland’s fair-dinkum community-powered public service radio station, on 88.1FM and 107.1FM on local frequencies, nationally and globally at www.eastfm.nz... and on app iHeart Radio.
She’ll Be Right - it’s all about the vibe; it’s all about the groove. And this Saturday, we find out about a very special Kiwi musician, Chris Thompson, and a unique resurrection. – PJ

534 days ago

South Auckland Motors

South Auckland Motors

Go into the draw to win $10,000 when you purchase a qualifying vehicle on sale at South Auckland Motors this weekend 9th-11th June!

End of Financial Year Sale with a vast range of discounted premium new, used, & demo vehicles ready for a new home.

Pop down to 2 Gladding Place Manukau, 231… View more
Go into the draw to win $10,000 when you purchase a qualifying vehicle on sale at South Auckland Motors this weekend 9th-11th June!

End of Financial Year Sale with a vast range of discounted premium new, used, & demo vehicles ready for a new home.

Pop down to 2 Gladding Place Manukau, 231 Manukau Road Pukekohe, or 2 Massey Ave Pukekohe to grab a deal and go in the draw to win & enjoy the BBQ & coffee.”
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534 days ago

Our Drury Transfer Station is NOW OPEN!

Green Gorilla

Green Gorilla from Neighbourly.co.nz.

Too much general waste for your wheelie bin?
Our Drury South Transfer Station is now open to the PUBLIC.

Bring your waste to us, and we will divert it from landfill! Our Transfer Station is fully automated. All you need is your credit - / EFTPOS card … View more
Green Gorilla from Neighbourly.co.nz.

Too much general waste for your wheelie bin?
Our Drury South Transfer Station is now open to the PUBLIC.

Bring your waste to us, and we will divert it from landfill! Our Transfer Station is fully automated. All you need is your credit - / EFTPOS card to drive in, and the trailer with your waste!

Location: 2 Toiawaka Road, Drury South – GATE A
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Mon-Fri 7 am -4.30 pm
Sat – Sun 7.30am – 3.30pm
For pricing & more: Check our website
Ph. 09 636 22 44
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535 days ago

Asylum Seeker Support Volunteer opportunities

Service Centre Coordinator from Red Cross Auckland

We have a new volunteer programme that we're very excited to share with you! In this role, you will offer social support to people claiming asylum in the Auckland region through:
• Providing local orientation and information about the area/city/country
• Assisting clients to connect with… View more
We have a new volunteer programme that we're very excited to share with you! In this role, you will offer social support to people claiming asylum in the Auckland region through:
• Providing local orientation and information about the area/city/country
• Assisting clients to connect with other services and agencies
• Spending time together and getting to know more about each other and your cultures
• Advocating for people to access their entitlements if needed

Requirements:
You’ll need to be familiar with your local area, open to working cross culturally, be resourceful and good at taking initiative.

Comprehensive training will be provided, including key concepts relating to asylum, intercultural communication, and entitlements.
Training takes approximately 12 hours and is delivered over several evenings and/or weekends.

Police vetting, reference check, and pre-training interview are required for this role.



Time commitment:
Volunteers need to commit at least a few hours a week, but there are no set time shifts. The time you spend with a family/individual will vary week to week, so you’ll need to be flexible and work as part of a team.
To apply for this role, you will need to commit to volunteer for a period of at least three months.

Asylum Seeker Support Volunteer Job Description.pdf Download View

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535 days ago

Cane Baskets

Robert from Pakuranga

A variety of 6 cane baskets. Good condition.

Price: $30.01

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535 days ago
535 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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535 days ago

Pacific Frequencies: Mahu | Audio Exhibition

Annaliese Lines from Howick Historical Village

Visit Howick Historical Village to tune into Pacific Frequencies: Mahu, a sonic exhibition highlighting Indigenous and Pacific stories of home and healing, created and developed by the all wāhine production collective BRŌWNALFĀ.

Exploring channels of urban Polynesian and Māori experiences … View more
Visit Howick Historical Village to tune into Pacific Frequencies: Mahu, a sonic exhibition highlighting Indigenous and Pacific stories of home and healing, created and developed by the all wāhine production collective BRŌWNALFĀ.

Exploring channels of urban Polynesian and Māori experiences in Tāmaki Makaurau, this immersive storytelling installation is situated in Brindle Cottage, a mid-19th century settler’s home now used for educational activities. Pacific Frequencies: Mahu features a purpose built Polynesian-themed living room from a slightly earlier era. Settle yourself into this domestic space, throw on some headphones, and flick through a world of sound and stories on an old-school radio.

Poets, musicians, and storytellers from East and South Auckland collaborated with BRŌWNALFĀ to design this soundscape-driven audio experience. Opening the discussion around story sovereignty, the exhibit delves into the Pacific diaspora, tūrangawaewae, and the ever-changing understanding of Tāmaki Makaurau's history.

This project is funded by Arts Out East, supported by Te Tuhi, Howick Local Board, and Howick Historical Village.

July 9 – August 4 (Tuesday – Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm)

75 Bells Road, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand. In Lloyd Elsmore Park. Free with admission to Howick Historical Village. Admission price: Adults $14, senior/student $12, Child $6.

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538 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
536 days ago

My local Bright Spot...

Jeanette from Half Moon Bay

Gorgeous Graffiti is a total oxymoron. whoever has written this article hasn't spent 20 years removing this antisocial vandalism from our community.It does not deserve publicity certainly not photographs on public sites. This only encourages the perpetrators. Please amend the letter. We have … View moreGorgeous Graffiti is a total oxymoron. whoever has written this article hasn't spent 20 years removing this antisocial vandalism from our community.It does not deserve publicity certainly not photographs on public sites. This only encourages the perpetrators. Please amend the letter. We have enough colour in; the area without resorting to wilful damage.

536 days ago

Make a Difference

English Language Partners

English Language Partners Auckland South requires volunteers to train and help refugees and migrants in their home to learn English.

You can make a difference and help someone to settle and participate in NZ society.

To hear more call us on 09-278 9099 or aucklandsouth@englishlanguage.org.nz
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English Language Partners Auckland South requires volunteers to train and help refugees and migrants in their home to learn English.

You can make a difference and help someone to settle and participate in NZ society.

To hear more call us on 09-278 9099 or aucklandsouth@englishlanguage.org.nz

The trainings will be at Eastview Baptist Church, 559 Chapel Road, Botany Downs.

Dates: Friday June 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 21, 28

Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm
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537 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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538 days ago

Greenview Park Village & Terence Kennedy House

Greenview Park Village

Did you know that Greenview Park has multiple indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for afternoon tea or a cuppa?

These spaces are communal, and all are welcome, including visitors and family.
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539 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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539 days ago

SPECIAL OFFER! RECEIVE A WILL FOR $150 PLUS GST

RJM Legal

- Are you over the age of 18?
- Do you have more that $15,000 worth of assets?
- Do you have children or stepchildren?
- Do you have a spouse or partner?

If you answered yes for any of the above, then you need a will! Talk to us today about how we can organise this for you.
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