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We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View moreWe can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?
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The mattress and pillows we lay on are essential for our sleep quality, yet many of us don't put much thought into protecting them. That's why we took a closer look at mattress and pillow protectors. You'll find everything you need to know here, from different types of mattress and … View moreThe mattress and pillows we lay on are essential for our sleep quality, yet many of us don't put much thought into protecting them. That's why we took a closer look at mattress and pillow protectors. You'll find everything you need to know here, from different types of mattress and pillow protectors to when to replace them.
We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:
Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood
Winners, you can … View moreWe've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:
Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood
Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!
Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!
Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!
As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View moreTidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!
Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!
As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime.
We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️
In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).
Whether … View moreWe’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️
In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).
Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just want to take a peek inside some of New Zealand's most beautiful homes, join us for a day of inspiration and fun. It’s the perfect excuse for you to gather a group of friends and make a day ... or weekend of it. These tours proudly support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
🚨 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here.
Wednesday 20 September 2023, 12pm-1pm
Whare Wananga, L2 Central City Library,
44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre
Also online via Zoom
During the colonial period (1910-1945), Korean workers were forced to go and work on the Japan-owned southern half of the Sakhalin Island for logging … View moreWednesday 20 September 2023, 12pm-1pm
Whare Wananga, L2 Central City Library,
44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre
Also online via Zoom
During the colonial period (1910-1945), Korean workers were forced to go and work on the Japan-owned southern half of the Sakhalin Island for logging and mining industry. When Japan lost the war in 1945, the Japanese were repatriated.
However, the Koreans were left in the hands of the Soviet troops. This talk is about the life of those Korean men and women who lived there in despair, longing for their families in their homeland of Korea.
About the speaker
Dr Changzoo Song is Senior Lecturer in Asian Studies at the University of Auckland. Receiving his Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Hawai’i as an East-West Centre Fellow, he worked in the United States, Latvia, and Ukraine joining the University of Auckland in 2002.
His research interests include nationalism, national identity, and Korean diasporic identities. He travelled in the Soviet Union, including Sakhalin, in the early 1990s when the country broke apart.
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Do you have some free time mid day during the school holidays?
We are looking for kind and caring volunteers to assist with supervising children aged 5-12 during lunch break. This role entails sitting with the children, having a chat while they eat and handing out some creative activities to do … View moreDo you have some free time mid day during the school holidays?
We are looking for kind and caring volunteers to assist with supervising children aged 5-12 during lunch break. This role entails sitting with the children, having a chat while they eat and handing out some creative activities to do for those who are fast eaters! Afterwards, weather permitting, volunteers take the children to the field adjacent to Mairangi Arts Centre and keep an eye on them while they burn off some energy.
Requirements:
Reliable, enjoy being around children, kind, caring. No Police record.
Date periods : 25-29 September and 2-6 October
Time Commitment
Shifts start at 11.30am for approximately two hours. If you can only help one day that's fine, any assistance is appreciated.
Complimentary Milo, cookie and sandwich provided on the day for those that can assist us.
Please contact Christine at christine@mairangiarts.co.nz if you are keen to help or have any questions.
We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...
Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View moreWe're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...
Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!
If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirīmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).
Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.
There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.
You get one scramble of letters, one … View morePut down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.
There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.
You get one scramble of letters, one cryptic clue and one tense minute to unscramble the letters and guess the answer.
Proudly brought to you by Neighbourly, The Hard Word can be found 9am weekdays on Stuff. Give it a go today - if you dare…
Following on from our recent post about finding dragon tree seedlings in Glenfield forest reserves, here are some fascinating photos and information about their history in Auckland on the Auckland Museum website:
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We have not noticed - or perhaps not recognised - an … View moreFollowing on from our recent post about finding dragon tree seedlings in Glenfield forest reserves, here are some fascinating photos and information about their history in Auckland on the Auckland Museum website:
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We have not noticed - or perhaps not recognised - an adult dragon tree in the Kaipatiki area, and wonder where the birds are getting these seeds?
Does anyone know of a mature Dracaena draco (dragon tree) in the Glenfield/Birkdale area?
Of course, the parent tree does not need to be close by, as kereru can fly up to 20km and back to feed. From our own observation, kereru droppings usually contain the undigested portion - eg seeds - from a very recent meal. But maybe dragon tree seeds take a while to be excreted.
Regardless of whether these seeds are being brought from the trees we know of in Devonport or East Coast Bays or from suburbs closer to Eskdale Forest, we would be interested to hear if there are any dragon trees growing in this neighbourhood...and if so, whether many seedlings are being found in the gardens around them.
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