Somerville, Auckland

1598 days ago

Collective Nouns

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

You've heard of a class of students, a pack of dogs, a herd of cows, and probably a school of fish. These are collective nouns -- a group of people, animals or things.

We would love to hear of others, comment below.

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1598 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener?

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the… View more
NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today!

Click here and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1598 days ago

Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting, Friday 31July

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

Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two community networking platforms; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.

These meetings provide an opportunity for community organisations, … View more
Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two community networking platforms; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.

These meetings provide an opportunity for community organisations, social service providers, government agencies and the general public to connect and network with each other and to share information about their activity.

The Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking meeting is held at Te Tuhi in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meetings is held at the Old Flat Bush School Hall in Mar, May, Jul, Sept and Nov.

Both community meetings begin with a 30 minute speaker presentation, followed by a round-robin of 5 minute introductions and end with an opportunity to network over a light afternoon tea.

All are welcome to attend at no cost.

We look forward to seeing you and connecting with local organisations at the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting being held from 1:30pm to 3:00pm on Friday 31 July at the Old Flat Bush School Hall on the corner of Murphy's Road and Flat Bush Road, Auckland 2016.

Increase your visibility at our meetings by becoming a 5 minute or 30 minute speaker. Please contact lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz to book a speaking time slot.

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1604 days ago

How much should your council rates rise?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, With one week until Auckland Councillors decide this year's rates rise, and the size of the Covid-19 hit Emergency Budget, public feedback on rates is fairly evenly split. How much do you think your's should rise? Read the story below:

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1600 days ago

Hot air ballooning in Queenstown

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

One of the most scenic hot air balloon flights in the world - among the mountains in Queenstown - has slashed prices by a third to attract Kiwi travellers. Click the link below to read more.

1598 days ago

Together we can love local

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on our three-year local board plan and help us shape the future of your community. Have your say

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1598 days ago

Prolong the life of your window dressings.

The Team from

Is your home becoming musty with being closed tightly to keep the cold out and the warmth in? Is mould/mildew appearing on your curtains and blinds?

Trust Textile Curtain Cleaning, the locally owned and operated business to clean and sanitise your curtains and fabric blinds.

We can quickly … View more
Is your home becoming musty with being closed tightly to keep the cold out and the warmth in? Is mould/mildew appearing on your curtains and blinds?

Trust Textile Curtain Cleaning, the locally owned and operated business to clean and sanitise your curtains and fabric blinds.

We can quickly improve the health of your home by professionally cleaning your curtains and blinds.

We offer
- simple all-inclusive pricing, no hidden charges
- Mildew and mould removal
- full-service or discount for dropping in
- complimentary temporary curtains

Contact your friendly local professionals NOW.
Ph 09 473 5350, Hibiscus Coast 09 426 4690 or Email: info@textilecleaning.co.nz
Find out more

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1599 days ago

Forecast for Thursday: musical megablast 8–9pm

Mari from Cockle Bay

Come along to a winter-banishing boogie session that is guaranteed to get those endorphins flowing and memory pathways tingling! Dance Yourself Happy Thursdays 8–9pm in All Saints' Community Centre, Howick, until 26 Nov. Details in the link below:
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
Or visit … View more
Come along to a winter-banishing boogie session that is guaranteed to get those endorphins flowing and memory pathways tingling! Dance Yourself Happy Thursdays 8–9pm in All Saints' Community Centre, Howick, until 26 Nov. Details in the link below:
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
Or visit www.facebook.com...

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1599 days ago

CARD MAKING

Hilda from Howick

Make gorgeous cards. No experience needed. Easy to make.
Saturday 1st August
9:45am-12:30pm
Haseler Hall, Selwyn Rd, Howick
Make 12 cards. 6 different designs.
Female Birthday, Male Birthday, Child's Birthday, Thank You, Baby, Congratulations.
2 cards of each design. Cost $36
Only a … View more
Make gorgeous cards. No experience needed. Easy to make.
Saturday 1st August
9:45am-12:30pm
Haseler Hall, Selwyn Rd, Howick
Make 12 cards. 6 different designs.
Female Birthday, Male Birthday, Child's Birthday, Thank You, Baby, Congratulations.
2 cards of each design. Cost $36
Only a few places available so be in quick. Please RSVP to secure your place.
scrapandcraft101@gmail.com

1599 days ago

Regional Cooking Day

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Unlocking the cuisines of other cultures with the Advanced Cookery students on their last day with us. The dishes included scrumptious Korean Fried Chicken, Malaysian Nasi Lamek with anchovies and peanuts, Indonesian Beef Rendang, Okonomiuaki classic Japanese pancake with pork belly, Cambodian … View moreUnlocking the cuisines of other cultures with the Advanced Cookery students on their last day with us. The dishes included scrumptious Korean Fried Chicken, Malaysian Nasi Lamek with anchovies and peanuts, Indonesian Beef Rendang, Okonomiuaki classic Japanese pancake with pork belly, Cambodian pancakes stuffed with turmeric, shrimp, lettuce and Sour cherry dumplings from Ukraine.

1599 days ago

This degree changed my life!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Te Tohu Toi Tangata - Bachelor of Humanities

Meet Christina Nuku who graduated with majors in Indigenous Studies and Policy. Through Awanuiārangi, Christina experienced a 3-month exchange programme at the University of Northern British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. She shares “the exchange… View more
Te Tohu Toi Tangata - Bachelor of Humanities

Meet Christina Nuku who graduated with majors in Indigenous Studies and Policy. Through Awanuiārangi, Christina experienced a 3-month exchange programme at the University of Northern British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. She shares “the exchange connected me with the Nisga’a people, First Nations tribal systems, communities and hauora programmes. It informed my studies and opened my mind. It was a genuine privilege to connect with the tangata whenua there, and an opportunity I would never otherwise have had”

“The difference at Awanuiārangi is the whanaungatanga. Our kaiako cultivated a supportive and nurturing environment”.

Study remotely with us in Semester 2!
Find out more

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1600 days ago

Keyboard/Piano player

Jessica Neighbourly Lead from Half Moon Bay

Good day neighbours.
Are there any piano/ keyboard players in our community who would like to play a few Christmas carols/songs at our Mid Winters Christmas lunch please?
This Saturday the 18th July from 1130am to 130pm.
Venue Highland Park Community House
Address 47 Aviemore Drive Highland … View more
Good day neighbours.
Are there any piano/ keyboard players in our community who would like to play a few Christmas carols/songs at our Mid Winters Christmas lunch please?
This Saturday the 18th July from 1130am to 130pm.
Venue Highland Park Community House
Address 47 Aviemore Drive Highland Park
Please email me at genenowworkshops@gmail.com

Free

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