Flat Bush, Auckland

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View moreSwap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most. Find out more

Make a submission - Draft Annual Plan 2021/2022

The Team from Auckland Museum

Aucklanders, do you want to help your Museum become even better? Take a few minutes to have your say on our Draft Annual Plan for 2021/2022 and tell us what's important to you.

Submissions close 5pm Mon 8 Feb 2021

Venluree Blinds and Curtains

Managing Director from Venluree

Since 1966, Venluree has been a household name for many generations of New Zealanders. Venluree, is your local specialist for blinds, curtains, shutters & awnings.

Please come and browse our extensive range of Blinds, Curtains, Shutters and Awnings on our website. Or you can request an in-home… View moreSince 1966, Venluree has been a household name for many generations of New Zealanders. Venluree, is your local specialist for blinds, curtains, shutters & awnings.

Please come and browse our extensive range of Blinds, Curtains, Shutters and Awnings on our website. Or you can request an in-home appointment with your local Venluree product expert.

For blinds, curtains, shutters and awning enquiries please call our friendly team on 0800 501 841 or email sales@venluree.co.nz

Botany & Flatbush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting

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

MECOSS agrees with Nigel Latta's findings - a ZOOM meeting will never replace getting together in-person with other like-minded people to discuss, plan and work towards strengthening the people and organisations living and working in Auckland's, Manukau East.
The first Botany & … View moreMECOSS agrees with Nigel Latta's findings - a ZOOM meeting will never replace getting together in-person with other like-minded people to discuss, plan and work towards strengthening the people and organisations living and working in Auckland's, Manukau East.
The first Botany & Flatbush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting for 2021, is being held on Friday, 26 February at 1:30pm in the Old Flatbush School Hall, cnr Murphy's Road and Flat Bush Road, Flatbush, Auckland.

Leading Community Organisations workshops

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

Here’s an opportunity for all community groups.
The second session in our series of 10 x Leading Community Organisations workshops will resume at 6:00pm on Wednesday 10 February at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga.
For those of you who didn’t attend the first session held late last year … View moreHere’s an opportunity for all community groups.
The second session in our series of 10 x Leading Community Organisations workshops will resume at 6:00pm on Wednesday 10 February at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga.
For those of you who didn’t attend the first session held late last year and would like to now – places are available!
$10pp per workshop or $90 for 9 sessions.
For an enrolment form please email admin@mecoss.org.nz

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View morePut your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

Want better health in 2021?

Ole from Takanini

Have you made a promise to yourself about improving your health in 2021? Not sure how to make this happen?

Join the CHIP program.

The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested, lifestyle program, designed to prevent, arrest and facilitate the reversal of many common … View moreHave you made a promise to yourself about improving your health in 2021? Not sure how to make this happen?

Join the CHIP program.

The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a research-tested, lifestyle program, designed to prevent, arrest and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases.

It is the most scientifically validated lifestyle program in the world with proven results in improving: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Fasting Blood Sugar, Weight, Sleep, Resilience and Depression.

Founded in 1987, CHIP has impacted hundred of thousands of participants and generated more than 40+ published scientific articles.

CHIP is a community-based intervention program that uses behavioural change principles, education in an entertaining style and modern adult learning tools to help you make fundamental lifestyle changes that are proven to lower your key risk factors.

CHIP is a powerful disease reversal tool that disrupts and curtails the rising chronic disease rates and will improve your overall health and wellbeing.

The next program starts on Monday the 15th of February 2021 in Drury.

There will be an one hour information sessions on Wednesday 3rd February @ 7.30pm and Tuesday 9th February @ 7.30pm.

For more detail, please call:
Lorraine on 021 166 7768
Felicity on 021 0248 3660


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Summer Rugby Family Festival

Blues

Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying… View moreJoin the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying GA adult ticket $20.
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to children’s charities; I Have a Dream Charitable Trust and KidsCan. Secure your tickets today – available now from ticketmaster.co.nz. Book Now

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Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Waitangi Day is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will … View moreWaitangi Day is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will return to normal on 15 February 2021.

Fragrant Chicken Salad, Pork Loin & Poached pear

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our kitchen is bustling with activity today as the Level 4 Advanced cookery students prepare the first of three practical final assessments. Entree: Fragrant chicken salad made from tender chicken breast, chiffonade cabbage, onions and aromatic herbs of mint & coriander. Main Course: Pork Loin … View moreOur kitchen is bustling with activity today as the Level 4 Advanced cookery students prepare the first of three practical final assessments. Entree: Fragrant chicken salad made from tender chicken breast, chiffonade cabbage, onions and aromatic herbs of mint & coriander. Main Course: Pork Loin with sauce Madeira, onion carrots & Pommes Boulangère. Dessert: Pear, poached in red wine infused with cloves and cinnamon, Crème anglaise.

Valentine's Day Collection available now

Sophie from Celebration Box

Order for Valentine's Day now - select your delivery date at the checkout. We ship nationally, plus have Auckland Same Day Delivery, which will be available 14th February. If you're nearby you can pick up from one of our Auckland warehouses. Shop now www.celebrationbox.co.nz...

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View moreJust because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety Find out more

Did you know old rice could make you sick?

• Yes I’m always careful
• No I thought rice doesn’t go bad

Vote View Results

• 86% Yes I’m always careful
  86% Complete
• 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
  14% Complete

2996 votes

Enjoy summer at Auckland Botanic Gardens

The Team from Auckland Council

Garden inspiration, music, an exhibition and heaps of fun for everyone. Bring a picnic, spend the day!