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Daylight saving ends at 3am on Sunday 3rd of April 2022, when the clocks go back by 1 hour. This date also serves as a timely reminder for people to check their smoke alarms at home and to take note of the expiry date, battery, the cleanliness of the alarm, and its placement.
We wish all our Muslim families on Neighbourly a blessed and holy month.
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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 morePutting 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 that 4pm gap.
Subscribe by 5pm on 4 April and go in the draw to win a 65" Sony TV. For details and T&Cs see here.
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Hey Neighbours!
We're all feeling a bit tired lately, you don't even need a reason to just make a cuppa, sit down and relax to the best shows to stream right now!
But with all the choice… it can be hard to actually find good shows to watch. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t … View moreHey Neighbours!
We're all feeling a bit tired lately, you don't even need a reason to just make a cuppa, sit down and relax to the best shows to stream right now!
But with all the choice… it can be hard to actually find good shows to watch. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry! We’re here to break it down for you.
We’ve covered the best shows to watch on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and Neon right now.
Plus, we’ve got the lowdown on which broadband providers are offering free subscriptions to these streaming services!!
New Lynn Lions members have decided because of the high number of people at present with Covid, and to protect the health of our lovely customers, our members, families and workmates we will not be hosting a monthly book sale this month.
We will be back soon ...
Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays is on tonight. Come and enjoy the last of these longer days and warm nights with some great food and music. You can even try get some broken household items repaired for free at Te Atatu repair café.
There will be a fantastic line up of Auckland's best street … View moreTe Atatu Food Truck Fridays is on tonight. Come and enjoy the last of these longer days and warm nights with some great food and music. You can even try get some broken household items repaired for free at Te Atatu repair café.
There will be a fantastic line up of Auckland's best street food including Nom Nom, Manila Eats, Captain Kaimoana, The Langos Lady – Hungarian fried bread, Mama Yoya’s, Kookie Haus/ Doughnut Haus and Victor & Verne’s. The DJ’s from the Te Atatu South vinyl collective will be there keeping the musical vibes going.
Carparks available in the Te Atatu South Community Centre carpark. Walking or biking up can make it easier.
4:30pm – 8:30pm Te Atatu South Community Centre. It goes until 8:30pm so don’t be worried about the earlier darkness. The weather is still perfect.
Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help… View moreTaking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help your child take the next step with their learning.
According to a recent study, people who make their beds are more adventurous, confident, gregarious, and high-maintenance.
Here are three reasons why and how making your bed can contribute towards a character.
1. A sense of achievement
It may appear to be a minor effort, but making your bed … View moreAccording to a recent study, people who make their beds are more adventurous, confident, gregarious, and high-maintenance.
Here are three reasons why and how making your bed can contribute towards a character.
1. A sense of achievement
It may appear to be a minor effort, but making your bed first thing in the morning provides you a sense of success. It only takes a few minutes of your time each morning to set a great tone for the rest of the day.
2. Creating Good Habits
When making your bed becomes a habit, you may notice that other positive habits will automatically follow. You now keep your clothing off the floor, and dusting has become a necessary habit that you like. Once you realize how quickly you can do these duties, you may begin to incorporate these habits into other areas of the house, such as the kitchen and living room. Before you realize it, your entire home will seem like a delightful, relaxing getaway.
3. Reduced levels of stress
A decluttered bed contributes to a decluttered environment. A clutter-free environment leads to a clutter-free mentality. A clutter-free mind leads to a clutter-free existence. You get the idea...
So can becoming a bed-maker actually change your life?
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
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Turn an old suitcase into a glossy glam decorative piece with a little imagination and Resene paint colours!
Find out how to create your own.
Last chance to get awesome deals on Chooza auctions and support New Zealand Red Cross.
Throughout March, Chooza online auctions is donating proceeds from sales to New Zealand Red Cross in support of our Annual Appeal.
To see all our listings, hit the button below.
Our region's vibrant cultures are celebrated this month with World of Cultures (18 March - 3 April).
This festival offers free activities online and in-person across Tāmaki Makaurau.
With easy long-distance international travel still a way off, you can still immerse yourself in Pacific … View moreOur region's vibrant cultures are celebrated this month with World of Cultures (18 March - 3 April).
This festival offers free activities online and in-person across Tāmaki Makaurau.
With easy long-distance international travel still a way off, you can still immerse yourself in Pacific weaving, admire hand-drawn Indonesian batik fabrics, join a Bollywood dance class and watch live cultural performances.
Although this year's festival is smaller due to COVID-19 restrictions, World of Cultures is a great opportunity to learn, dance, eat and explore everything that makes Auckland a unique and incredible place to live.
Visit the World of Cultures website for more activity details including COVID-19 restrictions for in-person events by clicking on -Read More'.
Inspired by root vegetables, our Diploma chef students have prepared vegetable Ravioli made not with pasta but from Beetroot and Swede (Rutabaga). The vegetable ravioli is stuffed with a puree of mushrooms.
For the second dish, tomatoes with stuffed with tomato compote, basil mayo, and … View moreInspired by root vegetables, our Diploma chef students have prepared vegetable Ravioli made not with pasta but from Beetroot and Swede (Rutabaga). The vegetable ravioli is stuffed with a puree of mushrooms.
For the second dish, tomatoes with stuffed with tomato compote, basil mayo, and Parmigiano wafers.
Australia has taken up New Zealand's offer to resettle up to 150 refugees per year nearly a decade after the offer was first made.
The deal, first offered in 2013, would mean asylum seekers, some who have been held indefinitely in limbo in such centres on Manus Island and Nauru, could soon … View moreAustralia has taken up New Zealand's offer to resettle up to 150 refugees per year nearly a decade after the offer was first made.
The deal, first offered in 2013, would mean asylum seekers, some who have been held indefinitely in limbo in such centres on Manus Island and Nauru, could soon come to New Zealand.
The initial three-year arrangement would see up to 450 people resettle in New Zealand through the existing refugee quota programme, and initially cover those who met certain criteria.
The Green Party has welcomed the deal to resettle those "held unlawfully in Australia's prison islands" but says the number should be over and above the current quota of 1500 a year - a commitment New Zealand has not met for three years.
In announcing the deal, Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi said the long-standing offer reflected New Zealand and Australia's close relationship.
"New Zealand is very pleased that Australia has taken up the offer to resettle up to 150 refugees annually for three years," Faafoi said.
"New Zealand has a long and proud history of refugee resettlement and this arrangement is another example of how we are fulfilling our humanitarian international commitment.
"We are pleased to be able to provide resettlement outcomes for refugees who would otherwise have continued to face uncertain futures."
Green Party human rights and refugee spokeswoman Golriz Ghahraman said they welcomed the "long overdue deal" to resettle those held "unlawfully in Australia's prison islands".
"We welcome wholeheartedly the refugees preparing to travel to Aotearoa from Manus and Nauru.
"But I think Australia deserves some very harsh criticism on the delay. We know Australia is the kind of country where successive governments have been torturing refugees on prison islands."
Ghahraman said the deal should come on top of the existing quota, which New Zealand had not met for three years due to the pandemic. This would also allow New Zealand to better support the crisis in Ukraine and Afghanistan.
Since July 2019, just over 1500 quota refugees have arrived here, out of 4500 spaces.
Last year just 263 arrived. Additionally spaces for 300 family members a year have not been filled, with just 164 arriving over the past nearly three years from 900 spaces.
Ghahraman said New Zealand needed to do more to pressure Australia to shut its offshore detention centres permanently.
"We have our closest ally, right next door, holding people in conditions that have been described by the likes of Amnesty International and the United Nations... as being akin to torture.
"Australia is torturing people right next door in our Pacific neighbourhood. New Zealand needs to be a very loud voice of criticism and work constructively to shut down the centres."
The deal was struck by former prime ministers John Key and Julia Gillard in 2013 when New Zealand offered to assist with the thousands of asylum seekers arriving in the country, many by boat.
Key had said at the time it was an acknowledgement that New Zealand should share the burden. Per capita, Australia takes in about twice as many refugees per year as New Zealand.
The Australian Government had been concerned the agreement could see refugees who came to New Zealand try to travel back to Australia after they gained residency and/or citizenship, and settle permanently there.
Faafoi has said any refugees arriving here would eventually get the full rights and responsibilities of New Zealand citizens, and any decision on them being able to travel to Australia was for Australia.
Australia's Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said despite the deal their "strong border protection policies had not changed and no one who attempted to travel to Australia illegally by boat would ever settle here".
"This arrangement does not apply to anyone who attempts an illegal maritime journey to Australia in the future.
"Australia remains firm – illegal maritime arrivals will not settle here permanently.
"Anyone who attempts to breach our borders will be turned back or sent to Nauru."
Under the deal, all applications to resettle in New Zealand would undergo the same quota processes – including credibility, security, risk and biometric checks and health assessment – that New Zealand applies to all refugees through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees process.
Refugees under the deal could include those who are in Nauru or are temporarily in Australia under regional processing arrangements, along with those who meet general quota requirements and/or are referred to New Zealand by the UNHCR.
It would include those who are not engaged in other third-country resettlement pathways, such as the United States resettlement arrangement.
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Maybe you’re thinking the recycling fairies at Auckland Council will magically sort your hazardous waste.
Gas bottles cause fires in rubbish and recycling trucks. Take your gas bottle to TankTest or Matagas for free, or drop it off at a Community Recycling Centre. Never put a gas bottle in … View moreMaybe you’re thinking the recycling fairies at Auckland Council will magically sort your hazardous waste.
Gas bottles cause fires in rubbish and recycling trucks. Take your gas bottle to TankTest or Matagas for free, or drop it off at a Community Recycling Centre. Never put a gas bottle in your kerbside bin, Think before you throw.
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