Study English, make Friends and access further study
Studying English with DynaSpeak can be your passport to Kiwi life!
Make friends, access further study and upgrade your career. Flexible times, short courses, excellent teachers and great locations.
Not only is DynaSpeak a great place to learn English, it plays an important part in the social life of migrants to New Zealand. They can meet people who have similar experiences and situations while improving their communication skills.
The next course begins on July 27, 2020. It runs for 18 weeks and students who successfully complete the course will be awarded an NZQA approved New Zealand Certificates in English (NZCEL).
We are currently taking enrolments for students for all levels and campuses (Queen Street (CBD), Albany, Botany, Mangere, and New Lynn). Places are limited and are filling up fast.
For more information click on your language below, visit our website, email courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz or phone 0800 355 344.
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What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Warnings about scams
This Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.
Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
🔍 Requests for personal info: Be cautious if you’re asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
🔍 Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
🔍 Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.
How to protect yourself:
✅ Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
✅ Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
✅ Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
✅ If something’s not right, it's OK to hang up, walk away, ignore it and move on.
If you wish to report a scam, contact Police on 105 or report it online via 105.police.govt.nz/use-105.
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