Meditation Month - Citywide FREE introductory classes
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.
This is an admission-free initiative simply dedicated to a more peaceful world and to the quest for happiness that we all share.
Albany
Tues 19 Mar; 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Albany Community Hub, 575a Albany Highway
Auckland CDB
Mon 18 Mar; 12.30noon - 1.30pm
Auckland Central City Library, Te Mārama Room, 44-46 Lorne St
Birkenhead
Tues 12 Mar; 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Birkenhead Library, 204 Hinemoa Street
Botany
Fri 15 Mar; 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Botany Library, Botany Town Centre
Green Bay
Every Thurs for 3 weeks from 14 Mar; 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Green Bay Community House, 1 Barron Drive
Grey Lynn
Thurs 7 Mar and 14 Mar; 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road
Highland Park
Sat Mar 16; 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive
Meadowbank
Mon 25 Mar; 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Meadowbank Community Centre, 29 St Johns Road
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
Chicken Gizzards!
Kia ora Neighbours
I purchased a pack of chicken gizzards from Pak n Save, Royal Oak on Fri 19 April 2024. The net weight of the packet was 1.280Kg. Up on cleaning the gizzards before cooking, I removed 330g of inedible portions. I consider this as fraud because the store charged me for 1.280Kg of gizzards but sold me 950g for the price (photos attached-inedible bits circled in blue).
I took up with matter with Pak n Save, Regional Office and they forwarded my complaint to the Royal Oak store for investigation. The Royal Oak Pak n Save have advised that they are discussing the matter with their supplier, Tegel. During the communication, it was stated by the store that in the week beginning 15 April, they sold 104 packets of chicken gizzards and have not had any other complaints.
If anyone else has purchased Chicken Gizzard from Pak n Save, Royal Oak, have discovered inedible bits in the packet and think that this practice needs to stop as it is resulting in customers being overcharged, please raise the issue with Pak n Save, Royal Oak.
Thank you!
Sunita
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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84.3% Yes
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13.8% No
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1.9% Other - I'll share below!
Lost cat - Mt Eden
Still missing my girl 😔
Evie is a 14 year old grey tortie - quite pretty colouring (mainly grey with caramel) with some cream on her chest. No white on her at all. She has been missing since 16 November, 2023.
Please take a screenshot of this post so you have photos and my number handy in case you see her.
She likes people but might not let you pick her up so please take a video or photo if you see her and call me asap on 021 072 0933 (Anna).
She’s quite lean and small to medium size. When she’s happy she ‘talks’ ❤️ De-sexed and microchipped.
Last seen in Mont Le Grand Rd, Mt Eden. Please check your garage, shed, garden and under deck and house.
Apparently cats who are hiding don’t meow so please look carefully even if you don’t hear her. Thank you so much 🙏