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36 days ago

Spring gardening tips

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

Click read more for more … View more
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

Click read more for more information.

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36 days ago

Harbour Bridge lane closure - protests

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. It … View more
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. It has now passed through Kaitaia, Kawakawa, Whangārei, Dargaville and is passing through Auckland on Wednesday.

What you need to know today:
- The hīkoi is due to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge about 9.30am on Wednesday. Two northbound lanes will be closed at some point before the crossing, and remain closed during it.
- NZTA shared at 8:50am Wednesday:
'Curran St northbound on-ramp will be closed shortly, with two northbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge expected to close from approx 9.30am this morning. Allow extra time for likely delays through this area.'
- The hīkoi is expected to go across the Harbour Bridge, in a controlled fashion before marching through parts of the CBD towards Okahu Bay.
- Auckland commuters should expect traffic disruption in vicinity of both sides of the Harbour Bridge.

Stuff reporter Steve Kilgallon was at Stafford Park on the north side of the Harbour Bridge at 8.30am Wednesday and shared:
"I just walked through Stafford Park, where there’s about 400-500 people quietly assembled and more arriving; and about 20 police standing over near the motorway off ramp. Lot of Tino Rangatira flags in evidence, local streets very busy with parked cars."
Police have shared that they will respond accordingly to any issues that may arise along the route.

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36 days ago

Relaxing Mindfulness in Meadowbank - next Monday at 1.30

Eve from Eve Rudkin Mindfulness

Hi Neighbours - Come and soothe body and mind with a small group for a gentle mindfulness session of ease and peace next week. Session includes gentle movement and relaxing simple meditation.

Meadowbank Community Centre next Monday 18th Nov 1.30 - 2.45pm. Ongoing on the 3rd Monday of the month.… View more
Hi Neighbours - Come and soothe body and mind with a small group for a gentle mindfulness session of ease and peace next week. Session includes gentle movement and relaxing simple meditation.

Meadowbank Community Centre next Monday 18th Nov 1.30 - 2.45pm. Ongoing on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Come and see what it is like! Contact me - the first session free, then Koha welcome. 021 255 1485
Click Read More to find out more about what I do - I also offer one-on-one mental wellbeing sessions and custom courses for group bookings.


www.everudkinmindfulness.co.nz...

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37 days ago

Farmers Santa Parade

The Team from Auckland Council

🎅 The magic is back! The Farmers Santa Parade returns to Auckland on Sunday, 24 November – and this year, Bluey is joining the fun! 💙 Bring the whānau along for a festive day filled with holiday cheer, colourful floats, and beloved characters. 🎄✨

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37 days ago

Hansol Professional Cupping Therapy Equipment 30 Cups Set

Silvie from Mount Eden

Never used, best quality of cupping Therapy equipment 30 Cups Set with pumping handle and Extension Tube (Made in Korea).

Price: $120

37 days ago

50% off Sale

Lee from Onehunga Traders Limited

**OUR BIGGEST SALE TO DATE 👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁
UP TO 50% OFF EVERYTHING - GO INTO OUR SHOPS AND NEGOTIATE A DISCOUNT THAT WORKS FOR YOU - IF THE ITEM DOESN'T HAVE A PRICE REDUCTION - ASK🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍
WE HAVE TOO MUCH STOCK AND … View more
**OUR BIGGEST SALE TO DATE 👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁
UP TO 50% OFF EVERYTHING - GO INTO OUR SHOPS AND NEGOTIATE A DISCOUNT THAT WORKS FOR YOU - IF THE ITEM DOESN'T HAVE A PRICE REDUCTION - ASK🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍🦃👍
WE HAVE TOO MUCH STOCK AND SUPPLIERS HAVE MORE COMING IN FOR US👀💸👀💸👀💸👀💸👀💸👀💸

GET IN BEFORE SUNDAY AND GRAB A REAL BARGAIN - 33 NELSON ST PUKEKOHE, 33 EDINBURGH ST PUKEKOHE (BED SHOP OPPOSITE FARMERS) AND 211 GREAT SOUTH RD TAKANINI**

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38 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!

Resene

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Find out more

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38 days ago

Gifts for Good opening hours

Juliet McArthur from Gifts for Good

The Gifts for Good shop is open 10am - 2pm every Wednesday

We have a lots of new fabric - linens, cottons, embroidered linens, something for you next project...

Fabulous cushions, tablecloths, zip bags, tote bags - all made with irresistible and totally fabulous fabrics from around the … View more
The Gifts for Good shop is open 10am - 2pm every Wednesday

We have a lots of new fabric - linens, cottons, embroidered linens, something for you next project...

Fabulous cushions, tablecloths, zip bags, tote bags - all made with irresistible and totally fabulous fabrics from around the world!

Greetings and Christmas cards and fabulous decorative envelopes made from international wallpaper samples.

17 Marewa Rd, Greenlane - look for our flag on the roadside!

Plenty of parking!

38 days ago

Vintage Week🤓

The Shop Manager from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

Kia Ora Neighbours,

We are taking you down memory lane by celebrating Vintage Week.
Here’s your invitation to come and take a peek at some of our collectible items.
Let those beautiful memories guide you🧳

We are open 7 days a week

Monday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to … View more
Kia Ora Neighbours,

We are taking you down memory lane by celebrating Vintage Week.
Here’s your invitation to come and take a peek at some of our collectible items.
Let those beautiful memories guide you🧳

We are open 7 days a week

Monday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm

38 days ago

COMING SOON!

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

Just two weeks left until Compost Collective join us at Epsom Community Centre to run a FREE Introduction to Composting workshop!

• FREE
• Monday 25 November
• 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The workshop offers an introduction to the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used … View more
Just two weeks left until Compost Collective join us at Epsom Community Centre to run a FREE Introduction to Composting workshop!

• FREE
• Monday 25 November
• 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The workshop offers an introduction to the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used in the home and garden; traditional cold composting bins, worm farms, and Bokashi buckets.

All confirmed participants get a discount voucher to use towards a composting system. Redeem it online after the workshop, and add in a free rat trap too!

Follow the link here to secure your tickets: compostcollective.org.nz...

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42 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64.1% Yes
    64.1% Complete
  • 33.3% No
    33.3% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below
    2.6% Complete
2983 votes
38 days ago

Uplands Kindergarten

Head Teacher from Uplands Kindergarten

ENGAGE workshop Thursday 28 November 7.30pm at Uplands. Everyone welcome and your friends are welcome too. RSVP by 25 Nov please.
Please see below for more detailed information about ENGAGE.
Engage is an evidence based approach that supports the development of children's self regulation … View more
ENGAGE workshop Thursday 28 November 7.30pm at Uplands. Everyone welcome and your friends are welcome too. RSVP by 25 Nov please.
Please see below for more detailed information about ENGAGE.
Engage is an evidence based approach that supports the development of children's self regulation skills through play - to support positive behaviour and learning outcomes at school, and contribute to positive life course outcomes through adolescence and into adulthood.

Engage focusses on three domains of self regulation: emotional (feeling), cognitive (thinking) and behavioural (doing). Engage also emphasises the use of language - to enhance the effectiveness of games for self regulation, and to support positive language development in early years.
Self regulation skills help us to control our emotions, thoughts and behaviours - our feeling, thinking and doing skills. Self regulation skills help us to: remember instructions, juggle two of more tasks at once, keep going with difficult or frustrating tasks, resist the temptation to do something that might not be good for us, wait for rewards, take turns, work well with others, recognise and manage our feelings, deal with difficult emotions (anger, fear, anxiety, frustration etc) and more.
Children use self regulation skills every day, whether it's sitting long enough to listen to a story, remembering a list of instructions and sticking to them, being able to take turns in the playground with other children, or recognising when they are frustrated and stopping themselves from hitting.
A child's behaviour is often a result of how their self regulation skills (feeling, thinking and doing skills) respond to the challenges they face in everyday situations (fear, surprise, frustration, excitement, confusion, anger, hunger, tiredness etc).
Self regulation is a skill, and skills can be improved with practice. People with strong self regulation skills make better decisions more often, and are able to function more effectively in a wider range of situations - leading to more positive outcomes across their lifespan.

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38 days ago

Hikoi - North Island

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police have established a Major Operations Centre (MOC) to provide oversight of the Police response to the upcoming hīkoi from Northland to Wellington.

The MOC, based at Police National Headquarters in Wellington, is providing logistical, resource and communication support to all districts … View more
Police have established a Major Operations Centre (MOC) to provide oversight of the Police response to the upcoming hīkoi from Northland to Wellington.

The MOC, based at Police National Headquarters in Wellington, is providing logistical, resource and communication support to all districts along the hīkoi route.
Major Operations Director Superintendent Kelly Ryan says Police have been engaged with hīkoi organisers for many weeks.
“Our discussions with organisers to date have been positive and we expect the hīkoi to be conducted in a peaceful and lawful manner,” she says.
The hīkoi is expected to leave Northland today (Monday 11 November) and travel to Wellington, arriving at Parliament between Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November.

“We’ve planned for large numbers to join the hīkoi, with disruption likely to some roads, including highways and main streets along the route,” Superintendent Ryan says.
“The MOC will support our frontline, district-based staff with the management of people, vehicles and activities, while also maintaining central oversight.
“We will continue to co-ordinate with iwi leaders and our partners across government to ensure public safety and minimal disruption to people going about their daily routine.
“We’re also well connected with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and local councils to ensure road users have up-to-date information and can plan accordingly.
“The MOC will remain in place while the hīkoi is in Wellington and as participants make their way back home safely.”

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38 days ago

Christmas Craft Harvest Markets

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Our annual Christmas Craft Harvest markets are return this November for the 2024 holiday season! 🎄✨

Come along to find beautiful, unique gifts, stunning festive décor and more, all handmade by our amazing crafty stallholders.

These markets will be held from 8am-11.45am on 23rd and 30th … View more
Our annual Christmas Craft Harvest markets are return this November for the 2024 holiday season! 🎄✨

Come along to find beautiful, unique gifts, stunning festive décor and more, all handmade by our amazing crafty stallholders.

These markets will be held from 8am-11.45am on 23rd and 30th November, and 7th, 14th and 21st December. You'll find us in the Jubilee Hall alongside Parnell Farmers’ Market, creating the perfect opportunity for you to not only snag some beautiful crafts but also enjoy a yummy breakfast and pick up your weekly veggies.

See you there! 💝🎄

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38 days ago

Meditation – The Big Picture

Durba from Mount Eden

An evening not to be missed! With guest visiting speaker Prachar Stegemann, musician, writer, marathon runner, international teacher, here for one week as part of his global tour promoting the benefits and secrets of meditation. In addition to sharing his own inspirational accounts of meditation, … View moreAn evening not to be missed! With guest visiting speaker Prachar Stegemann, musician, writer, marathon runner, international teacher, here for one week as part of his global tour promoting the benefits and secrets of meditation. In addition to sharing his own inspirational accounts of meditation, his Big Picture evenings are interactive and encourage a wonderful, informal rapport with his audiences, inviting the deeper questions – ‘Why am I here, how can I know my soul’s purpose, what lies beneath the chatter of my mind’?

When: Monday/Tuesday, Nov. 18, 19: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Where: Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings. Look for the entry below the library, opposite City Fitness gym. Plenty of free local parking available.

Registration: Free admission, but registration is required to accommodate numbers.
Please use the contact form below, or text your name, number attending to: Nirakara 027 445 4415

Looking forward to seeing you all!

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