Flat Bush, Auckland

1043 days ago

MECOSS Community Van

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Transportation challenges can be a significant barrier to inclusion and access for many groups of people.
The Community Van was initiated with the aim to enable local organisations with few or no transport alternatives, greater access to services and events within the Auckland region.
While the … View more
Transportation challenges can be a significant barrier to inclusion and access for many groups of people.
The Community Van was initiated with the aim to enable local organisations with few or no transport alternatives, greater access to services and events within the Auckland region.
While the Community Van's most common use is to transport people to access their shopping, it also provides groups with an opportunity to extend their program options at an affordable cost.

Past trips made by not-for-profit groups have included bowling and ice cream trips, visits to the theatre , the New Zealand Martime Museum, Howick Historical Village and the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Since MECOSS began this service in May 2021, the Community Van has transported 100s of local residents and travelled over 1000 kilometers' within Auckland's boundary.

Demand continues to grow with over 6 different organisation's having taken advantage of this community resource.

For more information about booking the Community Van for group outings going-forward-from and including COVID-19 Alert Level 2, please contact MECOSS.

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1043 days ago

Unmask your creativity and lift your wellbeing at Dance Yourself Happy.

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Dancing is a form of expression that has evolved from one generation to another. European Medieval dances as depicted in Nicolas Poussin's (1634) painting, Dance to the Music of Life, were once popular among common and wealthy classes.

As time went by, during the Renaissance, a lot of new … View more
Dancing is a form of expression that has evolved from one generation to another. European Medieval dances as depicted in Nicolas Poussin's (1634) painting, Dance to the Music of Life, were once popular among common and wealthy classes.

As time went by, during the Renaissance, a lot of new dances were created. The waltz started in the mid-19th century and became very popular. The English Queen Victoria fell in-love with waltz and it has been loved in the UK since her era.

Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance Courts and was widely funded by the wife of King Henry II of France. Later on, ballet became popular in France. Ballet and its popularity continued to spread around the world and it was eventually loved in Russia in the nineteenth century. Popular ballet acts such as The Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty were all created in Russia.

Tango is deep rooted and was first danced in Europe before the First World War. Often, you can see the symbol of a cat stalking its prey as a signature move in tango. Today, tango sits a throne in ballroom dance rooms and people adore it!

Rumba is associated with fun and parties. Rumba's first big influence can be tracked back in the 16th century. This type of dance is loved for its vigorous, expressive movements along with the lively tune from drums, maracas and other percussion.

Enter the 1970s, the time when hip hop began to move its groove. Sometimes called street dancing, hip hop has become an evolving culture with various styles like breaking, popping and locking. The modern world, specifically youth, have continued to adopt hip hop.

The history of dance is surely more than what ancient books or cave walls can depict. Whatever or wherever the first dance was on Earth, it since has come a long way. Whoever it was to have created the very first dance -- that is something we may never know. There is something about great dancers that will fascinate you. They are disciplined and perfectionists. With their routines, they are on their peaked motor fitness, have strong endurance and outstanding muscular strength. They are agile, flexible and well-coordinated.

Dance Yourself Happy is not disciplined! Its a body shaking, foot stomping, unstructured disco style event. It's purely for fun! These free sessions especially designed by Mari Pettersson for the community, offer a lot of health benefits as well - from weight management to cognitive improvements and even in building better social skills.

A Dance Yourself Happy session helps to strengthen the heart and lungs and building stronger bones and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What’s more fascinating is that everyone can dance. Don’t say you can’t dance because everybody can!

See you back in COVID-19 Alert Level 2.

#DanceYourselfHappy

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1043 days ago

Funding Options for Your Organisation FREE ZOOM WORKSHOP

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

All organisations in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector have had to grapple with the ever-changing environment of lockdown, funding pressures and fatigue.
Join us for a FREE, 90-minute workshop session on ZOOM, on what your organisation should consider now and next in relation to funding in … View more
All organisations in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector have had to grapple with the ever-changing environment of lockdown, funding pressures and fatigue.
Join us for a FREE, 90-minute workshop session on ZOOM, on what your organisation should consider now and next in relation to funding in this new era.
This online workshop will highlight the different pathways of funding including:
- Funding Options in the short term (relevant grant and virtual fundraising campaign options) and medium-term (partnerships, social enterprise) with presenter Therese Lanigan Behrent.
- Quick Response and Community Grants that are available (hear from Jacqui Johnston, Community Engagement Advisor, Foundation North).
- Crowdfunding to boost your funding (hear from Mel Steel, General Manager, Give-a-little).
WHERE/WHEN
On Zoom: Thursday, 30th September (10.00am – 11.30am).
COST: Free

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1043 days ago

Contactless Shopping ?

The Team from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Looking for affordable, pre-loved and new essentials? Then we have great news for you! We are back and are now able to offer you our contactless shopping options for essential items from your local Red Cross Shop.

Although, our physical doors remain closed on level 3, you can simply call us to … View more
Looking for affordable, pre-loved and new essentials? Then we have great news for you! We are back and are now able to offer you our contactless shopping options for essential items from your local Red Cross Shop.

Although, our physical doors remain closed on level 3, you can simply call us to check if we have what you need and then have the items, prepared for contactless collection.

If you need hand-sanitiser to keep you and your family safe, we have got you sorted as well.

Please note: We are not accepting donations on level 3.

For contact details, just hit the button below.

Be kind, stay safe!
We will get through this once again.
See you all soon!!

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1043 days ago

BORN TO BE WILD

Ole from Takanini

This week inside the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife rescue center, a juvenile raven comes in with a broken wing. Combined experience and expertise will be needed if this young bird is to have a chance of flying again.

Tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30pm on Hope Channel
Freeview Channel 27 and Sky … View more
This week inside the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife rescue center, a juvenile raven comes in with a broken wing. Combined experience and expertise will be needed if this young bird is to have a chance of flying again.

Tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30pm on Hope Channel
Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Watch live: www.hopechannel.nz......

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1044 days ago

September 21 Newsletter

Communications from James Cook High School

Kia ora e te whaanau,

Our latest School Newsletter from our Tumuaki-Principal.
You can also read this newsletter and others we've posted since Lockdown 4 was announced via our school website. Click on the READ MORE button below!

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Community Newsletter - Tuesday 21 Sept 2021.pdf Download View

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1044 days ago

Go Healthy for Good

Ole from Takanini

Abdominal Pain in Children:

Dr Nerida McKibben is an O&G specialist from Waikato DHB with experience in lifestyle medicine. She brings us the most up to date information about a variety of health issues. In this episode she will explore abdominal pain in children.
Tummy pain in kids is … View more
Abdominal Pain in Children:

Dr Nerida McKibben is an O&G specialist from Waikato DHB with experience in lifestyle medicine. She brings us the most up to date information about a variety of health issues. In this episode she will explore abdominal pain in children.
Tummy pain in kids is common and can be hard to figure out. It could be serious or self-resolving. It could be a simple case of colic, or an emergency. So, how can parents tell when they need to take their child to the doctor? Watch tonight on Hope Channel

Go Healthy for Good, TODAY at 7:30pm.
Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Live stream: www.hopechannel.nz...

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1044 days ago

Spring into adventure these school holidays!

Rotorua

Follow the sun to Rotorua - home of whānau fun, interesting places and friendly faces. We have everything you need for the school holidays right here. 

Find your next adventure with us.
Find out more

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1044 days ago

Free recruitment service finds perfect match

Competenz

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been … View more
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."

Read the full story here
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1045 days ago

September 20 Newsletter

Communications from James Cook High School

Kia ora e te whaanau,

Our latest School Newsletter from our Tumuaki-Principal.

You can also read this newsletter and others we've posted since Lockdown 4 was announced via our school website. Click on the READ MORE button below!

Community Newsletter - Sept 20 2021.pdf Download View

1045 days ago

Auckland to move down to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm tomorrow, with the rest of the country remaining at Alert Level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the changes at a post-cabinet press conference on Monday afternoon.

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Auckland will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm tomorrow, with the rest of the country remaining at Alert Level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the changes at a post-cabinet press conference on Monday afternoon.

Here's what you need to know:
- A refresh on Level 3 restrictions and what it means for you.
- Auckland will remain at Level 3 for at least two weeks.
- There have been 22 confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported by the Ministry of Health since 9.00am yesterday. 19 in Auckland, three in Whakatīwai, Waikato.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website.

For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.

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1046 days ago

Free moving boxes - Dannemora pickup

Sandy from Dannemora

Hi Everyone!

I have quite a few clean moving boxes of various sizes if anyone is looking for some.

Will organise contactless pickup.

Thanks!
Sandy

Free

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1047 days ago

Papatoetoe

Dinesh from Papatoetoe

"PATAKA" Free Food Pantry
37 Clendon Avenue
Papatoetoe

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1046 days ago

Warm welcome to Climate Insights

Neighbourly

We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based… View more
We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based information to provide tools and guidance as we strive to become more sustainable and resilient. 

Please join us in welcoming Climate Insights and stay tuned for localised climate information, tools and much more!
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1047 days ago

Pit Viper Polarised sunglasses.

Luke from Takanini

Pit Viper Polarised sunglasses. As seen on tiktok.

Price: $50

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