Mellons Bay, Auckland

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1655 days ago

LADIES LEARN TO SAIL

Sarah Jane Fairley from Bucklands Beach Yacht Club

Bucklands Beach Yacht Club is running all Female Learn to Sail course from 10th February 2020 for 4 sessions from 9am to 2pm. If this is for you - please email coach@bbyc.org.nz to enquire

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1655 days ago

Teaching young children values right from the start

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Cori Maroroa knows first hand just how good the #KiwiCan programme is for kids. After all, Maroroa loved it when she went through it a primary school as a student.

Now she is helping new generations of primary school students benefit from the same programme as one of its senior leaders.

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1655 days ago

New Zealand Wine Guide

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

The revised New Zealand Wine Guide (2nd ed) by Celia Hay is a concise and accessible guide for people wishing to discover New Zealand’s rich and distinctive world of wine.

We are currently taking pre-orders for this book!

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1656 days ago

Keep safe this summer!

Ministry for Primary Industries

The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill … View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Learn more

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1656 days ago

Connect with your children and grandchildren

The Mind Lab

Tech often gets a bad rap when it comes to connection and quality time but the reality is that there is some awesome tech that is creative, interactive and fun.

Tech Toolbox from The Mind Lab offers adults the opportunity to explore hands-on today’s technologies. With a choice of modules from… View more
Tech often gets a bad rap when it comes to connection and quality time but the reality is that there is some awesome tech that is creative, interactive and fun.

Tech Toolbox from The Mind Lab offers adults the opportunity to explore hands-on today’s technologies. With a choice of modules from robotics to 3D-printing and everything in between, and a wide range of courses throughout the year, create your own personalised tech toolbox.

Bookings are open.

View the schedule and book.

Because quality time doesn’t always have to be on your terms.
Find out more

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1656 days ago

MEGANZ School of Visual Arts. Term 1 begins from 3rd Feb

Megan from MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

My daughter Greta and I (Megan) will be here Monday to Thursday after school between 3:00pm and 5:30pm to work with students aged between 9 to adults and 3 sessions on Saturdays. If you or your child are interested in learning drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture and more then give us a call. … View moreMy daughter Greta and I (Megan) will be here Monday to Thursday after school between 3:00pm and 5:30pm to work with students aged between 9 to adults and 3 sessions on Saturdays. If you or your child are interested in learning drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture and more then give us a call. The ratio here is two teachers to max 8 students.
We are a 2 minute walk from Cockle Bay Primary School and Howick College. Hope to hear from you.
Check out our website - www.vizart.co.nz...

1657 days ago

A Pride panel discussion in our grand foyer

The Team from Auckland Museum

Celebrated journalist David Farrier will chair a panel discussion in our beautiful grand foyer this February during Pride Festival. The panel includes Louisa Wall, Welby Ings and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku and will look at the milestones of inclusion and explore where to next for the LGBTQI+ communities.… View moreCelebrated journalist David Farrier will chair a panel discussion in our beautiful grand foyer this February during Pride Festival. The panel includes Louisa Wall, Welby Ings and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku and will look at the milestones of inclusion and explore where to next for the LGBTQI+ communities.

Following the panel discussion will be a screening of Welby Ings’ award-winning short film Sparrow.

Book your seat today as spaces are limited!

6pm Monday 10 February, 6pm
Tickets - $25
Auckland Museum Grand Foyer
Book today

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1657 days ago

Need funds to grow your business?

Prospa

Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to worry about finances? What if your business had the funds on hand to support that next big step?

With Prospa, you can apply for a loan of up to $300K with funding possible in 24-48 hours. You then pay it back in fixed repayments tailored to your … View more
Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to worry about finances? What if your business had the funds on hand to support that next big step?

With Prospa, you can apply for a loan of up to $300K with funding possible in 24-48 hours. You then pay it back in fixed repayments tailored to your cash flow over a term of up to 24 months.

Find out more at prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.
Apply now

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1657 days ago

Volunteers Needed – just two hours makes a huge difference!

Service Centre Coordinator from Red Cross Auckland

New Zealand Red Cross are holding our Annual Street Appeal on Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2020.

Please help raise money for our much-needed programmes and services here in Aotearoa.

This year, we are aiming to reach 4,000 hours of volunteer collection time. Any time that you can… View more
New Zealand Red Cross are holding our Annual Street Appeal on Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2020.

Please help raise money for our much-needed programmes and services here in Aotearoa.

This year, we are aiming to reach 4,000 hours of volunteer collection time. Any time that you can give will help us reach our goal!

It couldn’t be easier to get involved, just click on this link to see where we’re collecting – and sign up!

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Or phone us on 0800 Red Cross

When amazing supporters like you help us fundraise, you help us do good!
You help us to deliver Meals on Wheels, NZ disaster preparedness and response work (inc. our Restoring Family Links tracing service) and our refugee resettlement programmes.

And please spread the word – get friends, family and colleagues involved too!

Or if you’re unable to collect with us, please help our volunteer recruitment drive by forwarding this sign-up link to anyone and everyone!

Thank you!

1657 days ago

School Holiday Programme

Steve Chaplin from Howick Squash Club

Register now for this programme - Glen Wilson will be heading the programme - Glen is a HIgh performance Coach and has coached for over 20 years including the NZ teams and is a former world #24 player.
All Howick Squash junior members - discounted price of $25.00 per day/ Non-members $35.00 per … View more
Register now for this programme - Glen Wilson will be heading the programme - Glen is a HIgh performance Coach and has coached for over 20 years including the NZ teams and is a former world #24 player.
All Howick Squash junior members - discounted price of $25.00 per day/ Non-members $35.00 per day.

22 - 24 January 2020
29 - 31 January 2020

9am to 12 midday

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1659 days ago

Pro bono lawyer required...

John from Sunnyhills

Pro bono lawyer required for very interesting case...

1658 days ago

$ave the GST. Hurry - ends soon!

Resene

Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, sign up free online, or when you’re in store.

Hurry sale ends soon! Happy decorating!

*Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 29 January 2020. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
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1658 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
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1659 days ago

Sonographer strike expected to cause 'major disruption'

The Team Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Sonographers are going on strike for 12 weeks across Auckland's three district health boards from Saturday, potentially impacting patient wait times.

Have you been affected by the strike action?

Please write 'NFP' if your comments are not for print.

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