171 days ago

HOWICK U3A GUEST SPEAKER

Lynette from Somerville

Come along to the Howick Bowling Club on the 8th September to listen to Jennie McCormick.
Jennie is an amateur astronomer who conducts astronomical research from her observatory in Farm Cove, Auckland. She has been involved in the collaborative discovery of more than 25 distant planets, including a new solar system and Binary Star Solar System.
She takes regular data on Cataclysmic Variable stars for the Center for Backyard Astrophysics and measures the positions of comets and asteroids for the Minor Planet Center.
In September 2009, Jennie discovered her first asteroid and officially named it, New Zealand!
Our meeting starts at 9.30am. U3A focuses on ongoing learning for age 55 plus, retirees, and semi retirees. Check out www.u3ahowicknz.co.nz.... visitors are welcome.

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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?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2518 votes
1 day ago

Room for rent in Flat Bush

Joanne from Flat Bush

I have a new build home which has 3.5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and looking for a mature person to share my house with. You would have the second floor to yourself which includes your own bathroom. I am located in Flat Bush, East Auckland. Rent/week would be $315 including water, internet and power. (Based on fair usage) I have two cats so must like animals. If you’re interested please send me a message for more details😊

1 day ago

Feel Better, Naturally

Meridian Acupuncture Health Centre

Dr. Ben Yung-pin Lian is an experienced, New Zealand-qualified acupuncture specialist. In addition to acupuncture, he offers acupressure, massage therapy, cupping, GuaSha and herbal moxibustion to support a holistic approach to healing.

A fourth-generation practitioner, Dr. Lian continues his family’s tradition of care. He is a registered member of the New Zealand Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society, and his clinic upholds the highest professional standards.

“Western medicine treats symptoms; acupuncture addresses the root causes,” says Dr. Lian.
“There are no shortcuts—but with lifestyle changes and commitment, you can achieve fantastic results.”
✅ ACC Registered Acupuncturist
(Including accident, sports injury, and work-related injury cover)
Find out more

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