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Mastering Meditation: Free Introductory Courses
In our busy modern world, meditation has become a go-to practice for people seeking to cope with rising levels of stress, overactive minds, a loss of inner peace.
Auckland’s Sri Chinmoy Centre, a leading teaching Centre in Auckland for over four decades, offers year-round structured courses in meditation that introduce the fundamentals of meditation in citywide evening sessions.
These cover a wide canvas of exercises and methods, with free follow-up classes for those wishing to deepen their practice.
For details on upcoming courses, visit: www.meditationauckland.co.nz. Further inquiries: call or text 0221887432
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Q&A: Animal Welfare with SPCA's Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell
We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.
A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home with ostriches, guinea pigs, bees, a rescue tortoiseshell named Lynk, a ragdoll named Oscar, two mini foxies called Chester and Maya and a black Labrador named Bonnie.
Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell is excited to answer your questions on all things animal welfare, whether it's how to best look after your new pet, how to combat separation anxiety or how to report neglect. ↓ Share your questions below and he will answer them on Wednesday 31st July ↓
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Show us your winter craft or DIY projects
When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.
Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may just inspire someone else!