180 days ago

Boomer Shed Open Day

Louise Beuvink from Beautification Trust

Keen to connect, create and contribute to your community?

If you're over 50 and looking for a space to meet good people and do meaningful mahi, come along to the Beautification Trust’s Boomer Shed Open Day. Join us on Tuesday 2 September, 10am-12pm at 38 Holmes Road Manurewa.

We're opening our doors to get more people involved. Whether you're confident on the tools or just getting started, the shed is all about community building, shared skills, and laughs. Since 2015, Boomer Shed members have put in more than 22,000 volunteer hours and helped deliver over 500 community projects across South and East Auckland.

Come check out the shed, meet the crew, have a cuppa, and see how you can get involved. If you've ever thought about joining a community shed, this is a great chance to see what it's all about.

About the Boomer Shed:
☕ Free morning tea and good company
? Make friends and meet others in your neighbourhood
?️ Get hands-on with art, crafts, woodwork, metalwork and more
? Help with projects that give back to the community

See you there!

No RSVP needed, just come along on the day.

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Ready to make the most of retirement?

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!

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23 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?
  • 9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.6% Complete
  • 43.6% I want to be able to choose.
    43.6% Complete
  • 46.9% Against. I want to deal with people.
    46.9% Complete
2553 votes
11 hours ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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