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1566 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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1566 days ago

Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting

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

The Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting, begins today at 1:30pm in the Old Flat Bush School Hall, corner Murphy's Road and Flat Bush School Road.
All welcome. No charge to attend. Come along and learn about what's happening in your community.
Many thanks to … View more
The Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting, begins today at 1:30pm in the Old Flat Bush School Hall, corner Murphy's Road and Flat Bush School Road.
All welcome. No charge to attend. Come along and learn about what's happening in your community.
Many thanks to Howick Local Board for their continued support of this community event.

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1566 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy - exercise in disguise

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

A big thank you to Dance Yourself Happy, music guru Mari Pettersson, for compiling 60 happy minutes of dance hits including:
You Know It’s True (Ultimix) / Milli Vanilli (1989)
Lose Yourself To Dance (Feat. Pharrell Williams) (Matteo Ionescu Bootleg Mix) / Daft Punk (2013)
Get Up (Before The … View more
A big thank you to Dance Yourself Happy, music guru Mari Pettersson, for compiling 60 happy minutes of dance hits including:
You Know It’s True (Ultimix) / Milli Vanilli (1989)
Lose Yourself To Dance (Feat. Pharrell Williams) (Matteo Ionescu Bootleg Mix) / Daft Punk (2013)
Get Up (Before The Night Is Over) / Technotronic (1989)
ABC (Verdie Remix) / Michael Jackson (2009)
You Can’t Hurry Love / Phil Collins (1982)
Friends / Justin Bieber & BloodPop® (2017)
Ponteme / Jenn Morel (2016)
Instruction / Jax Jones Featuring Demi Lovato & Stefflon Don (2017)
Stars On 45 Volume III / Stars On 45 (1981)
You Should Be... / Blockster (1998)
Faith / George Michael (1987)
Shout / Tears for Fears (1985)
Who Do You Think You Are / Spice Girls (1996)
Gimme All Your Lovin’ / ZZ Top (1983)
That Don’t Impress Me Much / Shania Twain (1997)
Ring My Bell / Anita Ward (1979)
Teardrops / Womack & Womack (1988)
Shake It Up / The Cars (2002)
Shake It / Metro Station (2007)

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1566 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1568 days ago

Auckland's most prolific parking warden issued thousands of tickets

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, an Auckland parking warden has issued more than 14,000 tickets and towed more than 400 cars in the space of a year.
The warden, who had only been working for Auckland Transport for 18 months, racked up the highest amount of revenue, $744,644, for the Council-owned company from March… View more
Hi neighbours, an Auckland parking warden has issued more than 14,000 tickets and towed more than 400 cars in the space of a year.
The warden, who had only been working for Auckland Transport for 18 months, racked up the highest amount of revenue, $744,644, for the Council-owned company from March 2019 to March 2020. Read the story below:

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1567 days ago

Barista - Part One

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking to become a Barista? Learn essential coffee making skills, espresso recipes and more over 3 weekday evenings or one weekend.
3, 4, 5 Aug from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm or 8, 9 Aug from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

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1567 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy

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

Still tackling those lockdown kilos? Dance to your own beat in the dark for 1 hour to sounds of the 70's till now. Wiggle and giggle whilst burning up to 420 calories for the hour! NO CHARGE TO ATTEND. No instructor. Just dance Freestyle! Can't dance? Not a problem! Any movement for an … View moreStill tackling those lockdown kilos? Dance to your own beat in the dark for 1 hour to sounds of the 70's till now. Wiggle and giggle whilst burning up to 420 calories for the hour! NO CHARGE TO ATTEND. No instructor. Just dance Freestyle! Can't dance? Not a problem! Any movement for an hour will help you shed unwanted calories and improve your well-being. Wear whatever you are comfortable in and don't forget your water! Everyone is welcome to join us at this evening's session beginning at 8pm in the All Saints' Community Centre (opposite SubWay), 30 Cook Street, Howick. See you there.

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1568 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbours are Grant and Annette, nominated by Olga Reid from Stoke.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View more
Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”

1570 days ago

Political commitment to climate change faces first test soon

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The political will in Auckland to tackle global warming will have its first big test in coming months when councillors consider the case for raising public transport fares. Should they freeze? Read the story below:

1569 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy and Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting

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

— Happening later this week: Thursday evening is Dance Yourself Happy time. By turning up the tunes and simply letting loose, you'll find that you stop thinking about your problems and begin to relax, while Friday afternoon brings an opportunity for people and community organisations to come… View more— Happening later this week: Thursday evening is Dance Yourself Happy time. By turning up the tunes and simply letting loose, you'll find that you stop thinking about your problems and begin to relax, while Friday afternoon brings an opportunity for people and community organisations to come together and network at the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Meeting.

1568 days ago

Lead and inspire the next generation

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Study in Auckland!

Meet Raukura Edwards who shares “I loved the experience of studying, I felt at home at Awanuiārangi.

The lecturers are amazing. Being able to learn online and through block learning was so much more efficient for me as a working Māmā. I was able to work, look after my… View more
Study in Auckland!

Meet Raukura Edwards who shares “I loved the experience of studying, I felt at home at Awanuiārangi.

The lecturers are amazing. Being able to learn online and through block learning was so much more efficient for me as a working Māmā. I was able to work, look after my tamariki and gain a degree. We supported each other to get over the line. I’m studying for a Master’s now and I’m learning so much more. I love it!”

You too can help facilitate the learning journey of future leaders. Study with us in 2021 and become a teacher!
Find out more

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1569 days ago

NZ Made Knitwear Sale!

McDonald Textiles

Annual knitwear factory sale. Beautiful locally made knitwear on sale from leading brands Visage, McDonald, Standard Issue.

Up to 80% off RRP. 3 days only from Friday 31st of July to Sunday 2nd of August. 10am to 4pm daily.

Forever knits on sale for a limited time only! Includes 100% Merino… View more
Annual knitwear factory sale. Beautiful locally made knitwear on sale from leading brands Visage, McDonald, Standard Issue.

Up to 80% off RRP. 3 days only from Friday 31st of July to Sunday 2nd of August. 10am to 4pm daily.

Forever knits on sale for a limited time only! Includes 100% Merino Wool, Possum Merino and Alpaca blend knitwear. End of season, samples and seconds.

4B Lockhart Place, Mount Wellington.
Visit us

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1570 days ago

Do you live in one of Auckland's most hotly-contested electorates?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Campaigns for several Auckland electorate seats, including Auckland Central, ahead of the 2020 general election are expected to heat up during the next two months. Here's a round up of some of the electorates which may have the most interesting or closest races. Do you live in … View moreHi neighbours, Campaigns for several Auckland electorate seats, including Auckland Central, ahead of the 2020 general election are expected to heat up during the next two months. Here's a round up of some of the electorates which may have the most interesting or closest races. Do you live in one of these areas?

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