149 days ago

Family Historian and Author to hold Talk

Tyler Ross-Doone from Papatoetoe Historical Society Inc

On Tuesday 15 July, Papatoetoe Historical Society will be hosting a FREE talk by Tauranga-based family historian and author Rod Smith!

WHERE: Papatoetoe Hunters Corner Bowling Club (247 Great South Road, Papatoetoe). Entry is free for all.

WHEN: 15th of July (Tuesday), 7:30 PM.

DESCRIPTION: Rod Smith is a former journalist and public servant who will be presenting a double bill one-hour talk on the topic of the NZ connections of the Guinness family and their beer, alongside the Irish Nobility's involvement in the Invasion of the Waikato through the Clancarty family.

See you there!

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7 hours ago

NZCCM Massage and English Programmes

The Team from New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine

The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.

Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.

As Auckland’s only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.

Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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7 hours ago

Night-time roadworks on SH16

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).

Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
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10 hours ago

MISSING DOG LULU

Samuel from Flat Bush

She escaped today just this afternoon at 1, if anyone has sighted or has seen, picked up, please contact 021-177-8685 mobile number, or 02040978905. She's a small Chihuahua, whitish in colour. She doesn't have a collar on possibly today.