Oratia, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

934 days ago

3 Tips for Better Sleep

Beds4U Henderson

Tired of tossing and turning at night and waking up exhausted?
Here are some tips and suggestions involving light exercises to help you achieve a better night's sleep.

Walking
A good walk outside might be the solution to your sleep deprivation. Walking at any pace is a nice method to … View more
Tired of tossing and turning at night and waking up exhausted?
Here are some tips and suggestions involving light exercises to help you achieve a better night's sleep.

Walking
A good walk outside might be the solution to your sleep deprivation. Walking at any pace is a nice method to unwind after a long day. The combined advantages of exercise and exposure to nature enhance restfulness.

Flexibility training
Aches and pain may cause problems on a good night's sleep. If your body hurts and you can't sleep, consider including yoga exercises into your night regimen. Stretching at night can mobilise any stiff joints and relax any stiff muscles. Using a latex mattress might also be beneficial depending on one's comfort.

Strength training
Some believe that undertaking intensive activities at night, such as weightlifting, affects sleep, yet studies show otherwise. Keep in mind that you don't have to go overboard during a nighttime strength training workout. If you're worried about having difficulties sleeping, do a shorter or less intensive strength training exercise before bed.

Kindly let us know by commenting if you found these suggestions beneficial in your everyday routines.

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935 days ago

Growing Together - Walkable Catchments

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on our proposed walking distances around the city centre, other large centres, and rapid transit where more apartments are required to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read … View more
Have your say on our proposed walking distances around the city centre, other large centres, and rapid transit where more apartments are required to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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935 days ago

Mediterranean Lunch by our Cookery students

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This week our Advanced cookery students designed a three-course menu that includes a fish dish, involving the filleting of a fish, freshly made pasta - ribbon or ravioli, plus dessert - all with a Mediterranean theme.
This is one of our most popular projects as the students must design a … View more
This week our Advanced cookery students designed a three-course menu that includes a fish dish, involving the filleting of a fish, freshly made pasta - ribbon or ravioli, plus dessert - all with a Mediterranean theme.
This is one of our most popular projects as the students must design a three-course menu, cost it in a spreadsheet to meet a specific budget, create a menu card and timeplan to help them execute the tasks. They must serve the menu to a guest who arrives at 12.30. Everything is done on the day. The students also get to sit with their guest to savour and enjoy their creations.

Along with our cookery students, the Food & Beverage, Level 4 students showcased excellent wine and food service to the guests.

Some of the dishes prepared were -
- Pan seared fish with salsa and mesclun salad
- Fettuccine Al Burro with handmade pasta
- Semolina cake soaked in orange blossom syrup, rosewater sorbet, pistachio crumb & candied orange peel

935 days ago

Do you have a great persimmon recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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935 days ago

World Creativity and Innovation Day

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

World Creativity and Innovation Day provides people with an excuse to try to solve old problems in new ways, with the potential of finding better and more effective methods to accomplish our goals!

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935 days ago

Ways to commemorate Anzac Day

Auckland Council

Auckland Council and the Auckland RSA have come together to provide plenty of opportunities for Aucklanders to honour the military veterans who displayed courage serving our country.

Although the number of in-person services and ceremonies across the region is reduced as a result of the … View more
Auckland Council and the Auckland RSA have come together to provide plenty of opportunities for Aucklanders to honour the military veterans who displayed courage serving our country.

Although the number of in-person services and ceremonies across the region is reduced as a result of the red-light setting during planning, there are still many ways to commemorate at home or in the community.

The dawn service at the Auckland War Memorial Museum is limited to veterans and invited guests only. The public are encouraged to view the service at home on Māori Television.

Visit ourauckland.nz/anzacday for ways to commemorate Anzac Day.
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935 days ago

One meal makes a huge difference

LIFE

Serving up to 300 meals at each of 8 locations across Auckland every week, LIFE Community Kitchens does more than provide free hot nutritious meals, it brings hope to families in need.

Donate now to ensure that the most vulnerable in our communities don’t go hungry.
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935 days ago

Please add your voice to the cause and save Waitakere Hospital.

Sunil from Henderson

Kia ora,

We need your support and 1 minute of your time to sign the Petition.

West Auckland population is over 240,000 and yet we do not have a full scale hospital. And most astonishing highlight is that we only have 1.2 beds per 1000 people!!!! 1.2 BEDS!!!!!

Forget full scale, the … View more
Kia ora,

We need your support and 1 minute of your time to sign the Petition.

West Auckland population is over 240,000 and yet we do not have a full scale hospital. And most astonishing highlight is that we only have 1.2 beds per 1000 people!!!! 1.2 BEDS!!!!!

Forget full scale, the Ministry of Health 'Capital Investment Committee' has deferred any upgrades to the Master Plan of the DHB indefinitely, which means we are back in the queue while the hospital continues to disintegrate.

Please add your voice to send a message to the Minister of Health that West Needs his endorsement to the Master Plan. He can do it.

You can find the link to the petition here: www.savewaitakerehospital.nz...

Please share it with your family and friends too.

Many thanks
Sunil

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936 days ago

School Holiday Promotion

Just Cuts

Head to Just Cuts LynnMall and Spend $40 or more to go in the draw to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet A7 Lite(Wifi).

There's 2 to be won, one for each week of the School Holidays.

TERMS + CONDITIONS
1. Must be a New Zealand Resident.
2. Promotion commences 18/04/2022 and final entries … View more
Head to Just Cuts LynnMall and Spend $40 or more to go in the draw to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet A7 Lite(Wifi).

There's 2 to be won, one for each week of the School Holidays.

TERMS + CONDITIONS
1. Must be a New Zealand Resident.
2. Promotion commences 18/04/2022 and final entries close 30/04/2022.
3. Just Cuts will select the winning entries.
4. Prize/s need to be picked up instore.
5. Winners will be drawn on 23/04/2022 and 30/04/2022.
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962 days ago

How is your household saving money? *WIN*

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Auckland! We know life is tough, the price of living is soaring and the pressure on your household is rising with it.

But Aucklanders know how to manage the hard times, so let’s show the love and share your money saving tips to help-out fellow neighbours!

Comment below with ways your… View more
Hey Auckland! We know life is tough, the price of living is soaring and the pressure on your household is rising with it.

But Aucklanders know how to manage the hard times, so let’s show the love and share your money saving tips to help-out fellow neighbours!

Comment below with ways your household is saving money. Those tips might just help others struggle less.

Our two favourite tips will win a $50 Prezzy Card each! A little something to help your household smile. Share away neighbours!

Did you know comparing your bills is a good way to save money, read our top 5 reasons why.
Compare our tips

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938 days ago

Fundraiser for Children to go to Sports camp

Josephine from Glen Eden

Kia Ora Neighbourly Whanau,
I am raising funds to help with the cost of sending Children, who have trained hard, to sports camp this year. Unfortunately the rising cost of living has put up barriers for alot of Whanau who would love to support their children to make it there, but struggle to get … View more
Kia Ora Neighbourly Whanau,
I am raising funds to help with the cost of sending Children, who have trained hard, to sports camp this year. Unfortunately the rising cost of living has put up barriers for alot of Whanau who would love to support their children to make it there, but struggle to get the money together to do so. So please kindly donate/share the link or both, and let's send these kids to camp! Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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939 days ago

Haiku Poetry Day

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of short, unrhymed lines that evoke natural imagery. Haiku can come in a variety of different formats of short verses, though the most common is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Have a go and share your Haiku in the comments below!

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943 days ago

Rubbish and pollution in West Auckland parks

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, recently we've heard complaints from a couple of locals about the amount of rubbish at parks and streams around Swanson and Rānui.
Have you noticed an increase in the amount of rubbish in local parks?

(If you do not want your comment used in a story please put not for … View more
Kia ora neighbours, recently we've heard complaints from a couple of locals about the amount of rubbish at parks and streams around Swanson and Rānui.
Have you noticed an increase in the amount of rubbish in local parks?

(If you do not want your comment used in a story please put not for publication (NFP).

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939 days ago

Meal planning with Stuff’s Dinner Sorted

Stuff

Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View more
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.

Sign up here it's free!
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