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The success of young Pasifika New Zealanders was celebrated in the recent Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards.
James Penfold, 20, of Dannemora, won the Ako Aotearoa STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Award.
The 4-year-old boy who was injured in an incident at an inflatable playground facility in East Tamaki is home with his family, the facility's statement says.
Looking for something to do in the holidays? Why not check out RED DOG: True Blue!
When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, … View moreLooking for something to do in the holidays? Why not check out RED DOG: True Blue!
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The Salvation Army received the most nominations for our Food Bank Give Away, which we delivered to the Salvation Army’s Howick branch today. A worthy cause indeed.
The Great Christmas Show drew 2000 people to the Picton Centre in East Auckland and $1500 was collected to support the work of Eastern Refuge Society, a charity against domestic violence.
Thirteen young athletes from Pakuranga Athletic Club are competing in the Trans-Tasman Challenge Cup in Sydney next month. Of the 93 athletes in the North Island team, Pakuranga has the largest club representation.
A well-known statue of Marilyn Monroe has been returned to her favourite display spot in East Auckland.
The six-foot tall statue of the late American actress and sex symbol was handed back to her owners after being stolen from an East Auckland residence in October.
Wishing all our East Auckland readers, community colleagues and clients a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Eastern Courier editorial team, Meghan Lawrence, Tarannum Shaikh, Liu Chen and PJ Taylor.
Maternity support workers and midwives across East and South Auckland are calling on more women to embrace the act of natural birth. Despite almost 90 per cent of Kiwi women choosing to give birth in a hospital, only 12 per cent of them take place within Primary Birthing Units.
Seasons Greetings.
The MECOSS office will be closed from 3:30pm, Thursday 22 December 2016 through to 9:00am, Monday 16 January 2017.
If you need assistance during this time please facebook message Lindsay Upton at MECOSS on
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or phone her on either 021 1804084 or 09 534 8089… View moreSeasons Greetings.
The MECOSS office will be closed from 3:30pm, Thursday 22 December 2016 through to 9:00am, Monday 16 January 2017.
If you need assistance during this time please facebook message Lindsay Upton at MECOSS on
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or phone her on either 021 1804084 or 09 534 8089 or email lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz
If you require urgent assistance please phone MECOSS Chairperson, Katrina Bungard, on 021 02237626 or email her at katrina_bungard@hotmail.co.nz
Best wishes for a refreshing Christmas and New Year break.
Take care over the holidays, do one thing at a time and drive carefully. Make the most of our high risk and fatigue rest stop maps if you’re heading out of Auckland these holidays: at.govt.nz...
East Auckland's Greenmount Landfill closed last week to be transformed into a public park.
Howickian Ruobing Jin finds her life became much easier since she acquired more English language skills. The free home tutor programme provided by English Language Partners helped a lot.
Seventy-one year-old Howick resident Trevor Skellern likes to keep his golden years busy.
His latest creation, a gnome house, has drawn the attention of neighbours young and old this festive season.
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbours and older relatives, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. … View moreIf you haven’t already made contact with your neighbours and older relatives, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.
5. Look out for them
Look out for your neighbours this holiday season. Be mindful that Christmas can be a tough time for some older people, especially those who live alone. Small gestures of kindness can make this time much easier for older people who may be lonely.
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