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3131 days ago

Newly beautified blank Chorus Cabinet in Waiuku

Local Artist Erna Van Der Wat beautified a blank Chorus Cabinet into an original art piece in the heart of Waiuku.

The Chorus Cabinet is relating to our recent Eye on Nature event's theme ‘Edibles – From the Ground to the Table’.

Erna is one of 5 artists who was selected through a … View more
Local Artist Erna Van Der Wat beautified a blank Chorus Cabinet into an original art piece in the heart of Waiuku.

The Chorus Cabinet is relating to our recent Eye on Nature event's theme ‘Edibles – From the Ground to the Table’.

Erna is one of 5 artists who was selected through a competition ran by Chorus and the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust early 2017.

This cabinet is right by a local childhood centre at 21 Hamilton Drive Waiuku, be sure to check it out if you are close by.

#BeautifulManukau #Art #Mural #GraffitiRemoval #ENDTAGS #CommunityProjects #SouthAucklandTalent

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3131 days ago

Look what we've won!

Acacia Cove Village

Last month we were awarded the best Active Ageing Programme in the Asia-Pacific region and we are still thrilled about it! Our award - winning programme's innovative approaches include free singing lessons, weight and resistance training, meditation, breathing and sleeping technique classes to… View moreLast month we were awarded the best Active Ageing Programme in the Asia-Pacific region and we are still thrilled about it! Our award - winning programme's innovative approaches include free singing lessons, weight and resistance training, meditation, breathing and sleeping technique classes to help you to continue to feel youthful.

The programme is designed to encourage residents who currently get little or no exercise to walk a few times each week and gradually build up their fitness and stamina. We'd love for you to get in touch with us about our programme.
See our website

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3132 days ago

Let's welcome our First Foundation Scholarship Student Tui!

We've taken on a First Foundation Scholarship Student Tui!

Tui will be with us for 4 years as she completes her studies at Alfriston College and then goes on to university.

Tui has been with us for 5 months, working on Eye on Nature projects.

#BeautifulManukau #StudentSuccess … View more
We've taken on a First Foundation Scholarship Student Tui!

Tui will be with us for 4 years as she completes her studies at Alfriston College and then goes on to university.

Tui has been with us for 5 months, working on Eye on Nature projects.

#BeautifulManukau #StudentSuccess #FirstFoundation #SouthAucklandTalent

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3150 days ago

New publication passes on financial knowledge

Liu Chen Reporter from Eastern Courier

Albert Kwok is excited about the upcoming launch of his first book Making Your Denarius Count.
The publication, which took the Howickian two years to produce, offers tips on financial management to individuals, families and small business owners.

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3133 days ago

NZMA Community Open Day Auckland, 10th June

NZMA

NZMA is hosting a Community Open Day on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!

On top … View more
NZMA is hosting a Community Open Day on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!

On top of that, we’ve got some really fun activities where you get the opportunity to apply hands on skills in the areas of: Trades, Cookery, Hospitality, Contact Centre, Business, Retail, Early Childhood Education and Health. If you enjoy these activities and decide to grow your skills further, then you can even enroll on the day!

To find out more about this Open Day, visit our website, we can’t wait to see you there!
Learn more

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3134 days ago

Win tickets to Bach Musica NZ's 40th anniversary performance

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Bach Musica NZ is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the Eastern Courier has two double passes up for grabs.

To enter the Eastern Courier draw to win a double pass to see Bach Musica NZ, email ec@snl.co.nz with Bach Musica in the subject line and your name, address and contact phone number, by… View more
Bach Musica NZ is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the Eastern Courier has two double passes up for grabs.

To enter the Eastern Courier draw to win a double pass to see Bach Musica NZ, email ec@snl.co.nz with Bach Musica in the subject line and your name, address and contact phone number, by midnight on Sunday, June 4.

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3134 days ago

Waiuku Town Centre Clean-up

How awesome are these volunteers!

The Waiuku township got a touch up, 93 volunteers took to the streets armed with brooms, paintbrushes and rubbish bags.

Read more of the article by The Post Newspaper in the link below!

#BeautifulManukau #Waiuku #CommunityProjects #Cleanups #Volunteer … View more
How awesome are these volunteers!

The Waiuku township got a touch up, 93 volunteers took to the streets armed with brooms, paintbrushes and rubbish bags.

Read more of the article by The Post Newspaper in the link below!

#BeautifulManukau #Waiuku #CommunityProjects #Cleanups #Volunteer #Beautification #OptOutside #EnviornmentalEducation

3134 days ago

AT Mobile

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

With AT Mobile, you’ll get a notification when your bus is nearly at your stop. Find out about its other features on our website.

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3141 days ago

Our beautiful neighbourhood.

Reporter Eastern Courier

The view over Mangemangeroa Reserve always blows me away.
PHOTO: MEGHAN LAWRENCE / FAIRFAX NZ.

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3134 days ago

Actress following in the footsteps of stage and screen legends

Reporter Eastern Courier

Demitra Sealy's lead ambition is to become a principal character on a television show.
The 22-year-old, of East Auckland, is hoping to make her dream come true as she heads off to be trained by some of the greatest screen and stage actors of all time at The Actors Studio in New York … View more
Demitra Sealy's lead ambition is to become a principal character on a television show.
The 22-year-old, of East Auckland, is hoping to make her dream come true as she heads off to be trained by some of the greatest screen and stage actors of all time at The Actors Studio in New York City.

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3135 days ago

Swarm sunk by Admirals, Hornets raided by Pirates, and handsome rugby scores

Phil / PJ Taylor Reporter from Eastern Courier

Only a few winters ago, it was unfathomable to contemplate the Botany Swarm losing 0-14 to their Auckland derby rivals, the West Auckland Admirals. But that's exactly what happened last Sunday, in the second of the weekend's opening round double-header at Avondale in the men's … View moreOnly a few winters ago, it was unfathomable to contemplate the Botany Swarm losing 0-14 to their Auckland derby rivals, the West Auckland Admirals. But that's exactly what happened last Sunday, in the second of the weekend's opening round double-header at Avondale in the men's national ice hockey league.

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3135 days ago

Native trees to minimise land slips at Mangemangeroa

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

The first native tree planting for this season at Mangemangeroa Reserve starts next week on June 10. Organised by the Howick and Somerville Rotary Clubs and hosted by the Friends of Mangemangeroa, it's an annual event inviting families and schools to participate.
Planting starts at 8.45am. … View more
The first native tree planting for this season at Mangemangeroa Reserve starts next week on June 10. Organised by the Howick and Somerville Rotary Clubs and hosted by the Friends of Mangemangeroa, it's an annual event inviting families and schools to participate.
Planting starts at 8.45am. Phone Allan Riley on 021 534 474 or Jim Duckworth on 09 534 7851.

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3136 days ago

Planning for the future

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Around 31, 000 more people will be settling in Auckland, ready or not. So when it comes to transport, we need to be ready. Find out how AT is planning for the future.

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3136 days ago

Motivated student to help construct home for Fijian family

Reporter Eastern Courier

Sarah Hillier prides herself on being a people person, who is passionate about helping out. These qualities have led the 17-year-old East Aucklander to sign up for the next Habitat for Humanity build in Fiji.

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