Mount Eden, Auckland

Walk in Covid 19 Vaccination

Iliyas from Mount Roskill

Today 5th September 2021. Walk In. No appointments necessary for today.Minimal wait. Three vaccinators on at the same time.
Unichem Roskill Village Pharmacy
1490 Dominion Road
Mt Roskill
Phone 09 6208599 to get an idea of waiting time before you come over.

Donate/Volunteer for Migrant Action Trust

Amie Maga from Migrant Action Trust

International Day of Charity - Today 5 September is about honouring the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."

Looking for a registered… View moreInternational Day of Charity - Today 5 September is about honouring the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."

Looking for a registered charity to support? Your donation of $5, $50 or more to Migrant Action Trust will enable us to support more migrants and refugee whānau after lockdown.



Over the last few weeks, we've been reaching out to our Afghani whānau who are extremely distressed about the safety and survival of their loved ones in Afghanistan. Through the Action Station petition and letters to Government, Migrant Action Trust joined the urgent plea for New Zealand to take in substantially more refugees from Afghanistan.



As a registered charity supporting refugees from arrival to integration, Migrant Action Trust runs free English and computer tutorials, pre-employment support and community driver mentoring programmes.



Check out to pledge regularly or volunteer for Migrant Action Trust www.migrantactiontrust.org...



In the last three years, we have been delivering trauma-sensitive driver training for Afghani and other refugees to support their settlement process. Help refugees gain independence through Puketapapa Community Driving School givealittle.co.nz...

Father's Day - Help a small business AND get Dad something nice

David Downs from SOS Business

If you’ve forgotten about Father’s Day - get him a voucher from www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a small business in need too!
And Aucklanders and Northlanders!
As a way of saying thanks for buying $50 or more of vouchers to your favourite locals, our friends at Goodman Fielder will gift you a … View moreIf you’ve forgotten about Father’s Day - get him a voucher from www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a small business in need too!
And Aucklanders and Northlanders!
As a way of saying thanks for buying $50 or more of vouchers to your favourite locals, our friends at Goodman Fielder will gift you a $10 Universal Voucher!

GiveaLittle

Sheila from Hillsborough

For some of our neighbours who know our rottie Indy & for those who do not know her, she was diagnosed with Aggressive Osteosercoma on her hind left limb. She was amputated on monday & she is back with us now. She needs to go through Chemo sessions. Our son who is in between jobs has paid … View moreFor some of our neighbours who know our rottie Indy & for those who do not know her, she was diagnosed with Aggressive Osteosercoma on her hind left limb. She was amputated on monday & she is back with us now. She needs to go through Chemo sessions. Our son who is in between jobs has paid all the bills & taking care of her now (has to pause looking for job in the meantime). She needs 24/7 care at the moment. Indy has gone through some rough & tough times in the last year having to go through a couple of surgeries which has added to the Vet Bills. Indy is a big teddy bear..big in size & bark but the most gentlest rottie you can ever meet. She has received a lot of love, hugs, kisses, messages & donations from a lot of her friends. We sincerely thank all the donors who have contributed towards her treatment so far which is costing between $10 - $12K & more. My son would really appreciate every contribution towards her treatment. If not even you love, hugs & kisses will be passed on to her.

the link to donate is here, if the link doesnt work, please copy paste in to your internet browser - givealittle.co.nz...

Keeping Neighbourly the Subject

Andrea from Morningside

Hi members, please keep your discussions on this Neighbourly page, community inclusive and informative in keeping with the guidelines.
There is a Covid-19 Reachout option on Neighbourly for members who want to post on the subject.
Let's move forward and keep this page focused on keeping … View moreHi members, please keep your discussions on this Neighbourly page, community inclusive and informative in keeping with the guidelines.
There is a Covid-19 Reachout option on Neighbourly for members who want to post on the subject.
Let's move forward and keep this page focused on keeping Neighbourly.

NEW WORKSHOP DATE

Talia Scarborough from The New Think

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who attended the Introvert Wellbeing Workshop last weekend - it was a blast! 🧡

✨Next workshop is on the 11th September✨

Here's what's included:
1. Intro to the psychological concepts of introversion and extroversion
2. Unpacking the Extrovert Ideal … View moreUPDATE: Thank you to everyone who attended the Introvert Wellbeing Workshop last weekend - it was a blast! 🧡

✨Next workshop is on the 11th September✨

Here's what's included:
1. Intro to the psychological concepts of introversion and extroversion
2. Unpacking the Extrovert Ideal (and how this impacts introverts)
3. Empowering and practical tips on how to thrive as an introvert and tailor your self-care to avoid burnout
4. Food for thought: Little introverts and the education system

**EARLY BIRD TICKETS available now!!

Check out link below for more info 👇
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Or send me an email if you have any questions: hello.thenewthink@gmail.com :)

Lockdown learning and Coq au vin recipe

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Almost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with … View moreAlmost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with raspberry and chocolate, poached pear with creme anglaise , meringue, tuilles Amandine and Coq au Vin with mash potatoes.
Find the recipe of Coq au vin on our blog today

Is a small business near you delivering?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting … View moreOur friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting local is easy with Support Local, Aotearoa. Have a browse or show your support by submitting a shoutout to a business near you now. They'll thank you for it.

Thanks for supporting local. Browse the directory

Upcycled chandelier

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Up your potted plants game with this easy recycling project finished in Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

Last chance to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

This is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View moreThis is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.

What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!

Recipe: Chocolate Cake

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This is a simple home-made lockdown, comfort recipe.
Rich in chocolate, moist, fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness prepared by our Cookery, Advanced student Sam at home during the August Lockdown 2021.

Looking for good lockdown reads?

Tanya from The Women's Bookshop

We have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator… View moreWe have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator
3) Activism, Feminism, Politics and Parliament: Biography of the preeminent Margaret Wilson
4) Loop Tracks: Remarkable & sensitive - a major new NZ novel
5) Moth: Heartbreaking & heart-warming, set in Partition India
6) Before You Knew My Name: An extraordinary, unputdownable debut novel
7) Greta & Valdin: Captivating, charming & funny
8) Charlie Tangaroa & the Creature from the Sea 8-12yo Action-packed with environmental themes
9) The Piano Girls: Beautifully crafted stories to be savoured
10) One Pot, Pan. Planet: Anna Jones, ‘Queen of greens’ inspires with delicious recipes

Order them now to be collected or couriered at Level 3. Thanks for supporting local and independent bookstores.

The Women’s Bookshop Shop books now

Poll: Who here thinks butchers should be allowed to open under level 4

Helen from Mount Eden

Making Dental Care fun for your children

Loyola from Caring 4 Smiles Dental Group

When dental care is fun for kids, they’re more likely to keep up with good oral hygiene habits. Our team does everything we can to make your child’s visits to our office a positive experience, but you can reinforce proper brushing and flossing habits at home with these tips.

Start by choosing … View moreWhen dental care is fun for kids, they’re more likely to keep up with good oral hygiene habits. Our team does everything we can to make your child’s visits to our office a positive experience, but you can reinforce proper brushing and flossing habits at home with these tips.

Start by choosing a Child-friendly practice.
Most parents will be surprised to discover that a large number of dental practices do not encourage children in. Often, adults are patients at the same practice for many years and then discover that their children are not welcome - except for a one-off check-up.

This is because to encourage children in, every member of the Practice team must be prepared to nurture the child into compliance. Some practices are not geared to handling children or the nature of their work is purely adult-focused. Children need Preventive Care in a happy environment.

At our practice, we encourage parents to start a Lifelong journey of excellent teeth for themselves and their children, by choosing us. We invite them to visit the practice anytime they please, bring their children in, have a coffee while seated in reception and in doing so, make the dental practice a familiar environment for their children. They do not need to make an appointment to drop in, except to mention to our Practice Manager that you are showing your child around the clinic. Drop in as often as you like.

Start early & learn to care for your child’s Oral health.
When you are expecting your first child, talk to us about your vision for their Oral Health. Parents have to learn gentle ways to introduce Oral health procedures to their children and these begin with Trust. Children will trust their parents to use a moist wash-cloth to wipe the mouth and gums before any teeth appear. This action grows into parents wiping their baby’s teeth with the same cloth and gradually moving into finger brushing.

Allowing a parent to brush is an act of Faith and Trust. Gradually, the child will be introduced to the Child-friendly dental practice and the Fun of great oral health has just begun.

Set a Good Example
Brush and floss your teeth along with your child. When they see that you brush for a full two minutes and floss between all of your teeth, they’re more likely to do it too. Young kids are eager to mimic what their older siblings and parents do, so setting a good example will go a long way to inspiring children to take care of their teeth and gums. It’s also a good idea to brush together so you can keep an eye on what your little ones are doing—many children need gentle reminders to brush thoroughly, and it’s not uncommon for them to require a helping hand from mum or dad to reach the backs of the teeth and molars. The disclosing solution makes this easier.

Fun with the use of a Disclosing solution
Caring 4 Smiles has formulated a “Plaque disclosing solution” to make brushing fun. You place a few drops under their tongue, add a small sip of water and swishing around, will stain dental plaque red. Teach children to brush effectively, so as to remove all the red staining. Be careful not to spill the solution on clothes and carpets.


Learn More About Dentistry for your Child by visiting us.
If you’d like to learn more about how to make dental care fun for kids, contact us today at 09 631 5416 to schedule a consultation appointment with one of our child-friendly Oral Health Therapists or Dentists at Caring 4 Smiles.

Working parents - how will you cope if lockdown lasts till the school holidays?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours,
The government has poured cold water on the idea of the school holidays being moved, but we want to know what that means for parents. Many people have used up annual leave and sick days looking after the kids - how do you feel about the prospect of kids not going back to school… View moreKia ora neighbours,
The government has poured cold water on the idea of the school holidays being moved, but we want to know what that means for parents. Many people have used up annual leave and sick days looking after the kids - how do you feel about the prospect of kids not going back to school until term 4, if restrictions last until October?
If you'd be up for sharing your thoughts, please contact josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Thanks, and stay safe!