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1417 days ago

Work off Christmas dinner in 23,573 easy steps

Smiths City

As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest. Visit us online

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1417 days ago

Calling all LEGO® fans

The Team from Auckland Museum

Don’t miss the chance to explore a world where everything is simply... awesome!

Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Brick Creations is the latest exhibition from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, exclusively at Auckland Museum from Thu 3 Dec 2020 until Sun … View more
Don’t miss the chance to explore a world where everything is simply... awesome!

Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Brick Creations is the latest exhibition from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, exclusively at Auckland Museum from Thu 3 Dec 2020 until Sun 28 Feb 2021.

The 37 models showcase some of the biggest, fastest and tallest things you can construct out of LEGO® bricks. You’ll see a 7.5m NASA rocket, a life-sized Harley Davidson, a 2.5m orca and much, much more. Tickets are on sale now. Free entry for Museum Members.
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1418 days ago

Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.

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

Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two community networking platforms; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.
Both of these platforms enable community organisations, social … View more
Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two community networking platforms; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.
Both of these platforms enable community organisations, social services providers, government agencies and the general public a forum to connect and network with each other, share information about their own activities and provide an opportunity to form collaborative working relationships within the Manukau East locality.
These meetings take place 11 times per year. The Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking meeting is held at Te Tuhi in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meetings is held at the Old Flat Bush School Hall in Mar, May, Jul, Sept and Nov.

The meetings are scheduled to take place on a Friday between 1.30pm and 3:00pm, beginning with a 30 minute speaker presentation, followed by a round robin of 5 min introductions and ending with an opportunity to network over a light afternoon tea.

NEXT MEETING: Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.
DAY & DATE: Friday, 27 November 2020
VENUE: Old Flat Bush School Hall
TIME: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
FREE to attend. All welcome

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1418 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy - exercise in disguise

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

Dance Yourself Happy is a great way to exercise. As well as being fun, our sessions have many positive health benefits including having a tremendous impact on your overall flexibility, strength, endurance level, and emotional well-being.
We had a full house at last night's penultimate (second… View more
Dance Yourself Happy is a great way to exercise. As well as being fun, our sessions have many positive health benefits including having a tremendous impact on your overall flexibility, strength, endurance level, and emotional well-being.
We had a full house at last night's penultimate (second to last) session for 2020.
Thank you to Mari Pettersson for putting last night's play list together:
1. Street Tuff (Robin Albers ‘The Indian’ Mix) / Double Trouble & The Rebel MC (1989)
2. Get On Up (Another Nice Rework Nudisco Everybody Get Up Edit By HP Vince) / Jazzy Dee (1992/2019)
3. Come and Get Your Love (Silver Nail Remix) / Redbone (2018)
4. Daddy Cool Anthem Megamashup by Paolo Monti / Various Artists (2013)
5. Ballroom Blitz / Sweet (1974)
6. Holiday Rap / MC Miker G & DJ Sven (1986)
7. Don’t You Want Me / Human League (1981)
8. Serenpidity / Tiki Taane (2019)
9. Funkytown / Pseudo Echo (1985)
10. Hold That Sucker Down / The O.T. Quartet (1994)
11. Hold that sucker down (Builds Like a Skyscraper Mix) / The O.T. Quartet (1994)
12. Melody of Love (Adelphi Music Factory ‘Time To Bring Peace’ Remix) / Hot Chip (2019)
13. Elektro Blue (Nufonic Mashup) / Various Artists (2015)
14. The Swingers / Counting The Beat (1982)
15. Another One Bites The Dust / Queen (1980)
16. Uptown Funk / Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars (2014)
17. Blurred Lines / Robin Thicke/T.I./Pharrell (2013)
18. Everybody Have Fun Tonight / Wang Chung (1986)
19. Doh Wah Diddy / Fun Factory (1995)
20. The Hucklebuck / Chubby Checker (1960)
21. Cha-Cha Slide (Hardino Mix) / DJ Casper (2000)

1418 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car. Support your local business

Universal Auto Parts

Universal Auto Parts are back in business and as a local wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused cars. Nationwide Pickup. Call today 0800 500 001.

Maintaining a safe distance, single man towing, washing hands regularly in the yard, sanitizer in the towing … View more
Universal Auto Parts are back in business and as a local wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused cars. Nationwide Pickup. Call today 0800 500 001.

Maintaining a safe distance, single man towing, washing hands regularly in the yard, sanitizer in the towing truck, mask and gloves on at all times.

Universal Auto Parts are offering the best rates in the market to pick up the old cars for the next one month due to COVID19 situation.

Support your local buyer. Instant cash. Best rates guaranteed for your unwanted cars and free removal of cars.

Instant Cash for your wrecked car

For best quotes. Call us 0800 500 001.
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1418 days ago

Make your space at Nido!

Nido

You’ll find everything you need for your home at Nido, from furniture to homewares and more. New stock arrives weekly and our Christmas range has just landed! Our design team and stylists have created gifting guides and decorations to inspire you for the season. We’re open 7 days a week, from … View moreYou’ll find everything you need for your home at Nido, from furniture to homewares and more. New stock arrives weekly and our Christmas range has just landed! Our design team and stylists have created gifting guides and decorations to inspire you for the season. We’re open 7 days a week, from 9am-6pm, open until 9pm on Thursday.

There’s plenty of parking and our in-store café- we look forward to seeing you soon!
Visit us online

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1419 days ago

Level 5 Bistro Menu Cook

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Level 5 Diploma students planned, developed and designed a menu of contemporary bistro dishes that could be served in an Auckland restaurant. In this assessment, they prepared served two entrees and two mains and one dessert to two of their guests.
We had some exciting dishes like Korean … View more
Our Level 5 Diploma students planned, developed and designed a menu of contemporary bistro dishes that could be served in an Auckland restaurant. In this assessment, they prepared served two entrees and two mains and one dessert to two of their guests.
We had some exciting dishes like Korean fried chicken, Pumpkin soup, Smoky Pork ribs and more...

1419 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy

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

Dance Yourself Happy - exercise in disguise.
Tonight. 8:00pm - 9:00pm
All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick
FREE ENTRY
We dim the lights, pump up the volume, and dance for 60 minutes.
Our music guru Mari Pettersson adds songs, both old and new, but she's also shaken up … View more
Dance Yourself Happy - exercise in disguise.
Tonight. 8:00pm - 9:00pm
All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick
FREE ENTRY
We dim the lights, pump up the volume, and dance for 60 minutes.
Our music guru Mari Pettersson adds songs, both old and new, but she's also shaken up the entire list to reflect our evolving taste as well as the durability of some songs over others.

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1419 days ago

Shop local is the new black

KW Partners

Hi Neighbours,

We've got a Black Friday Sale coming up and there are prices too low to say no to!

Up to 60% off Beds, up to 40% off lounge suites, up to 50% off pillows and mattress and up to 50% small appliances.
- Offers like Samsung 10kg top loader $997
- Double Beds from $699
- … View more
Hi Neighbours,

We've got a Black Friday Sale coming up and there are prices too low to say no to!

Up to 60% off Beds, up to 40% off lounge suites, up to 50% off pillows and mattress and up to 50% small appliances.
- Offers like Samsung 10kg top loader $997
- Double Beds from $699
- 32” Panasonic Smart Tv $394
- Sunbeam Barista Coffee Machine $219

Black Friday Sale on 27th Nov from 8am - 8pm at 43 Queen Street, Waiuku

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1419 days ago

Need a Bathroom Makeover?

The Team from The Building Guys

Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years’ renovation experience then choose us.

We have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the Builder), Luke (plumber), (Ryan (electrician), Russell (tiler) to do every job right.

Our team follows … View more
Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years’ renovation experience then choose us.

We have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the Builder), Luke (plumber), (Ryan (electrician), Russell (tiler) to do every job right.

Our team follows industry guidelines on coronavirus safety procedures to keep your family protected.

Call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.

Be safe!
Book online

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1421 days ago

We Say, You Say: Supermarket Prices

Neighbourly.co.nz

The government has initiated a review into whether New Zealanders pay too much at the supermarket checkouts.

The Commerce Commission plans to follow a similar approach to that of their investigation into the price of petrol and diesel for land transport, which cost the taxpayer an estimated … View more
The government has initiated a review into whether New Zealanders pay too much at the supermarket checkouts.

The Commerce Commission plans to follow a similar approach to that of their investigation into the price of petrol and diesel for land transport, which cost the taxpayer an estimated $2.5 million dollars. Labour promised an investigation into food prices on the election campaign and if unfair practices are found when the Commission's report is released in late 2021, necessary changes will be made.

Do you notice price differences between supermarket chains?

*Please type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the conversations section of your community paper.

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1421 days ago

Don't wait for 2021. Apply now.

Manukau Institute of Technology

Ready to take your career to the next level?

The workplace is always changing and new skills will be needed now and in the future.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn something new and advance your career – upskill with an MIT qualification and be in demand with the skills … View more
Ready to take your career to the next level?

The workplace is always changing and new skills will be needed now and in the future.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn something new and advance your career – upskill with an MIT qualification and be in demand with the skills employers need.

Due to high demand, we recommend you apply early for 2021.
Learn more

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1442 days ago

Poll: Auckland's super-city: One decade on: Is local government running more efficiently?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

It's been 10 years since Auckland's new super-city was formed, forged from eight legacy councils.

For Aucklanders who have lived through the massive overhaul, do you think local government is running more smoothly?

Auckland Council's first year was far from smooth with the … View more
It's been 10 years since Auckland's new super-city was formed, forged from eight legacy councils.

For Aucklanders who have lived through the massive overhaul, do you think local government is running more smoothly?

Auckland Council's first year was far from smooth with the Occupy protest, the Rugby World Cup opening night transport debacle, a battle with central government over funding the inner-city rail loop, and a contest of wills over delegating powers to local boards and council-controlled organisations.

Auckland's inaugural super mayor Len Brown hailed it a success.

"Generally 2011 has been a good first year for the council, " Brown said in 2012.

"We've brought the region together... At the same time we have driven $81 million in efficiencies and reduced the inherited 9.3 per cent rates increase down to 3.9 per cent."

The boundaries of the new super city were unveiled in 2010.

Super city Auckland was divided into 13 wards with 21 local boards.

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Auckland's super-city: One decade on: Is local government running more efficiently?
  • 7.1% Yes
    7.1% Complete
  • 92.9% No
    92.9% Complete
1491 votes
1422 days ago

Fraud Awareness Week

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.

New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.

HOW TO AVOID… View more
This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.

New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.

HOW TO AVOID A SCAM:

+ A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you to ask for your PIN, password or to move money to another account.

+ Never click on a link in an unexpected email or text – you could be giving access to your personal and financial details.

+ Always question uninvited approaches in case it is a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.

+ Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic – just because someone knows your basic details (name and address, or mother’s maiden name) it doesn’t mean they are genuine.

+ Don’t be rushed into making a decision or financial transaction on the spot – a genuine bank or trusted organisation would never do this.

+ Listen to your instincts – if something feels wrong then it generally is.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam you can contact Police and report the matter via 105.

For more info on how you can prevent yourself, family and friends from being scammed, visit:

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1422 days ago

Police pay tribute to fallen officer Matt Ratana

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Matiu "Matt" Ratana, the New Zealand-born police officer killed in the line of duty in the United Kingdom in October, has been remembered by police with a special rugby game.

Auckland police and Counties Manukau police honoured the "strong rugby boy" on Saturday by playing each… View more
Matiu "Matt" Ratana, the New Zealand-born police officer killed in the line of duty in the United Kingdom in October, has been remembered by police with a special rugby game.

Auckland police and Counties Manukau police honoured the "strong rugby boy" on Saturday by playing each other in the inaugural game for the Sgt Matt Matiu Ratana Memorial trophy.

Ratana, 54, worked for both districts while policing in New Zealand.

Ratana, 54, who was originally from Hawke's Bay, was shot dead in a South London custody centre on September 25, allegedly by a man who had been detained, while working for Metropolitan Police.

The trophy was funded by former New Zealand Police colleagues and acknowledges Ratana's rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Service.

It bears a huia feather - the police tradition to honour fallen officers.

Also attached to the trophy are blue and white ribbons showing the colours of Auckland and of Ratana's beloved East Grinstead Rugby Football Club.

The commemorative game will become an annual event for police rugby in Auckland and Counties Manukau.

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