659 days ago

WHAT's ON: Meditation Month - Citywide FREE meditation classes/workshops

Durba from Avondale

In response to growing urban problems of stress and declining mental health, Hour of Peace Meetup organisers and Auckland’s Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre are offering a citywide free program throughout March which will share basic meditation skills with anyone keen to learn.

Meditation Month will introduce the key steps in getting started, and cover a variety of techniques in calming the mind and coping with the often complex challenges of living in today’s world.

Meditation Month is an admission-free initiative simply dedicated to a more peaceful world and to the quest for happiness that we all share.

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Grey Lynn
Date: Thurs 7 Mar and 14 Mar; 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road
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Birkenhead
Date: Tues 12 Mar; 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Birkenhead Library, 204 Hinemoa Street
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Green Bay
Date: Every Thurs for 3 weeks from 14 March; 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Green Bay Community House, 1 Barron Drive
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Botany
Date: Fri 15 Mar; 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Venue: Botany Library, Botany Town Centre
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Highland Park
Date: Sat Mar 16; 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive
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Albany
Date: Tues 19 Mar; 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Albany Community Hub, 575a Albany Highway
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Auckland CDB
Date: Mon 20 Mar; 12.30noon - 1.30pm
Venue: Auckland Central City Library, Te Mārama Room, 44-46 Lorne St
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Meadowbank
Date: Mon 25 Mar; 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Meadowbank Community Centre, 29 St Johns Road


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Course details can be found on our website: www.meditationauckland.co.nz....
All classes are free of charge. Registration is not necessary. Simply turn up at the venue. For further inquiries, please contact Jogyata: 0221887432

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4 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.9% Complete
  • 16.1% Hmm, maybe?
    16.1% Complete
  • 11% Yes!
    11% Complete
702 votes
14 days ago

Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.

But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.

So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?

If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.

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18 hours ago

Secure your homes over summer

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.

Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”

Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”

If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.

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