2412 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Nothing beats that post-work-out glow! Last night over 30 people of all ages, showed up to our FREE 'Dance Yourself Happy' session to work up a sweat and release endorphins. We moved our bodies to classic hits, electro, rock and rick-rolling. The rest of the hour went down like this and afterwards we felt oh-so-good;
1. Into The Groove / Madonna (1984)
2. Don’t Stop the Music / Rihanna (2008)
3. Last train to Trancentral / The KLF (1992)
4. No Holding Back (Extended Mix) / Hardwell feat. Craig David (2016)
5. Bailando Por El Mundo / Juan Magan, Pitbull & El Cata (2012)
6. Stop the Rock / Apollo 440 (1999)
7. Sledgehammer / Peter Gabriel (1986)
8. Never Gonna Give You Up / Rick Astley (1987)
9. Never Gonna Give You Up (KaktuZ Remix) / Rick Astley (2018)
10. Life Is A Dancefloor / The Shapeshifters featuring Kimberly Davis (2019)
11. Desire (What I Want) [Groove Technicians Remix] / Todd Terry (1993/2018)
12. Highway The Hell / N.Y.C.C. (1998)
13. Sandstorm / Darude (2000)
14. Everybody Need Somebody (Album Version) / Blues Brothers (1980)
15. Stayin’ Alive (Remix) / Bee Gees (1975/2018)
16. Cooler Rock ‘n’ Roll (Crookers ft. Yelle & Junkie XL vs. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Mashup by DJ Shmolli) / Various Artists (2010)
17. Physical / Olivia Newton-John (1981)
18. The Reflex (Remix Station Vol 16) / Duran Duran (1983/2013)
19. Rock This Town / Stray Cats (1981)

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Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
  • 36.5% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    36.5% Complete
  • 63.5% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    63.5% Complete
362 votes
8 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.

Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.

For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.

Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?

We hope this brings a smile!

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6 days ago

Poll: Is Auckland’s economy improving?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The latest reporting from The Post suggests a wave of optimism for 2026. With interest rates finally heading south, businesses are feeling more positive. But for many on the ground, the real-world recovery feels a bit like a slow-moving commute on Auckland's motorways.

We want to know: Are you seeing signs of Auckland's economy improving in your industry or neighbourhood? Whether it's busier shops, new projects kicking off, or just a shift in the mood ...

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Is Auckland’s economy improving?
  • 17.2% Yes
    17.2% Complete
  • 66.1% No
    66.1% Complete
  • 16.7% A little
    16.7% Complete
192 votes