Flat Bush, Auckland

System failure....

Ole from Takanini

Have you ever wondered why we keep doing things we don’t want to do, and can’t do things we want? Today we explore this ‘system failure’ within us, and explore the Bible’s answer to this issue within us all.

Saturday 11:00am on Hope Channel

Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
… View moreHave you ever wondered why we keep doing things we don’t want to do, and can’t do things we want? Today we explore this ‘system failure’ within us, and explore the Bible’s answer to this issue within us all.

Saturday 11:00am on Hope Channel

Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Live stream: www.hopechannel.nz...

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View moreDid you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat. Find out more

Repair Samsung TV speakers

Jasbir from Manurewa

Hi, please is there anyone who can help to repair speakers of my Samsung 32" TV. Thanks

Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming soon!

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!

Auckland cafe gets D grade rating over 'pest' birds eating breadcrumbs

Torika Tokalau Reporter from Eastern Courier

An Auckland restaurant's unusual pest problem has earned it a D grade from food inspectors after it …

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Manukau East Shopping Shuttle

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

MECOSS is pleased to announce the Manukau East Shopping Shuttle service will resume on Thursday 2nd July.
This service is available to all people who are unable to access their grocery shopping. On alternate weeks, trips are made to Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza.
Morning pick-up, 2 hours… View moreMECOSS is pleased to announce the Manukau East Shopping Shuttle service will resume on Thursday 2nd July.
This service is available to all people who are unable to access their grocery shopping. On alternate weeks, trips are made to Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza.
Morning pick-up, 2 hours of shopping, returned home early afternoon.
$10 includes return trip & a cup of coffee or tea.
Book a 'Companion Shopper' or 'Mobility Equipment' if you require assistance.
To book, please call 0800 632 677
Passengers should be mobile enough to independently enter and exit shuttle-bus with minimal help. Unfortunately wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on the shuttle-bus.
Pick up areas include Pakuranga, Howick, Bucklands Beach Peninsula, and Dannemora.
Bookings must be made a minimum of 4 days in advance or on Monday of every week. Please leave a message if you receive an answering service.

Dance Yourself Happy

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

Depressed? Tired? Anxious?
Boogie your post-coronavirus-burnout away to Mari Pettersson's 'Dance Yourself Happy'.
Free Entry ~ Thursday's frm 18 June ~ 8:00pm- 9:00pm
All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick
Sponsored by Manukau East Council of Social … View moreDepressed? Tired? Anxious?
Boogie your post-coronavirus-burnout away to Mari Pettersson's 'Dance Yourself Happy'.
Free Entry ~ Thursday's frm 18 June ~ 8:00pm- 9:00pm
All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick
Sponsored by Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS) and Auckland City Council.
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Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting

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

Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two networking forums; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flatbush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting. These meetings take place eleven times a year enabling community organisations, … View moreManukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two networking forums; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flatbush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting. These meetings take place eleven times a year enabling community organisations, social service providers, government agencies and the general public a platform to connect and network with each other, share information about their activities and provide an opportunity for them to form collaborative working relationships.

Next meeting: Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting
Venue: Te Tuhi, Reeves Road, Pakuranga, Auckland
Day & Date: Friday, 26 June 2020
Time: 1.30pm - 3:00pm
Entry: Free

Re-imagining God!

Ole from Takanini

What kind of God do you believe in? Or maybe you don't believe, which begs the question 'what kind of God do you not believe in?'. Ty Gibson looks at the image of you that God sees!

Friday 12th June at 1:00pm on Hope Channel

Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Live stream:… View moreWhat kind of God do you believe in? Or maybe you don't believe, which begs the question 'what kind of God do you not believe in?'. Ty Gibson looks at the image of you that God sees!

Friday 12th June at 1:00pm on Hope Channel

Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Live stream: www.hopechannel.nz............

Creative ideas for using wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Use colourful wallpaper to update a tired old piece of furniture easily!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

HELL Pizza Now Delivering Beer & Wine

HELL Pizza

Your fantasies have become reality.

HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.

We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your … View moreYour fantasies have become reality.

HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.

We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your lair...

Simply grab some food for delivery before 10pm and you'll have the option of tagging on some cheeky bevvies!

T&Cs apply, customer orders must be 18+ ID verified and receipt signature required before and after purchase

Read more about the ins and outs of booze delivery here . Find out more

Whakaari White Island - our story

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

The Whakaari White Island eruption was an extraordinary event that resulted in hours of life-saving surgeries within burn units across the country, with support from the National Burn Centre team at Middlemore Hospital.

The response was unrelenting. Surgeries were required overnight for the first … View moreThe Whakaari White Island eruption was an extraordinary event that resulted in hours of life-saving surgeries within burn units across the country, with support from the National Burn Centre team at Middlemore Hospital.

The response was unrelenting. Surgeries were required overnight for the first three days and daily until the New Year. The workload took its toll on staff, yet as they reflect on those intense months, along with the struggle, they remember remarkable ingenuity, solid planning, networking and enduring goodwill from staff and public alike.

Here's their story.

KEEP WARM WHILE RIDING

Donna Evans from

During the winter months, thermal layers are a must when you are out on your motorcycle

Free Door Handles

Sandy from Dannemora

A selection of old handles that might be useful to someone - one with a key, few privacy, mostly passageway and a few dummy

Free

Auckland Museum at Alert Level 1

The Team from Auckland Museum

As New Zealand moves to a new sense of normality at Alert Level 1, we are pleased to say we are also back to business as usual at Auckland Museum.

Our Volcanoes and Weird and Wonderful galleries have reopened, and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will remain open until Sunday 16 … View moreAs New Zealand moves to a new sense of normality at Alert Level 1, we are pleased to say we are also back to business as usual at Auckland Museum.

Our Volcanoes and Weird and Wonderful galleries have reopened, and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will remain open until Sunday 16 August.

At Level 1, contact tracing is not required so you can simply wander in and enjoy your visit. Entry is currently free for all visitors. We look forward to seeing you soon!

For more details visit
www.aucklandmuseum.com...