Weymouth, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1166 days ago

September 17 Newsletter

Communications from James Cook High School

Kia ora e te whaanau,

Our latest School Newsletter from our Tumuaki-Principal.
You can also read this newsletter and others we've posted since Lockdown 4 was announced via our school website. Click on the READ MORE button below!

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1170 days ago

Lockdown extended - help a small business

David Downs from SOS Business

Urgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. … View moreUrgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. Win/win.

1167 days ago

Covid-19 champions: Sleeping in a drop-in centre to make sure community is fed

Josephine Franks Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours, Debbie Munroe from Waka of Caring is Stuff's Covid Champion today.
Debbie has been sleeping in the drop-in centre since lockdown started, handing out food parcels, getting people into emergency housing and being an all-round hero.
Read more about Debbie via the link … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Debbie Munroe from Waka of Caring is Stuff's Covid Champion today.
Debbie has been sleeping in the drop-in centre since lockdown started, handing out food parcels, getting people into emergency housing and being an all-round hero.
Read more about Debbie via the link below.

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1166 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

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1166 days ago

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1167 days ago

Make your move in 2022

Manukau Institute of Technology

Get real support, from real people, from day one when you are welcomed into the MIT whānau.

Together we'll take your passions and strengths and turn them into a rewarding career that makes a real difference.

Make it real at MIT. Come join us, where the best makers are made.
Learn more

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1167 days ago

September 16 Newsletter

Communications from James Cook High School

Kia ora e te whaanau,

Our latest School Newsletter from our Tumuaki-Principal.
You can also read this newsletter and others we've posted since Lockdown 4 was announced via our school website. Click on the READ MORE button below!

Community Newsletter - Sept 16 2021.pdf Download View

1169 days ago

Poll: What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View more
Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.

What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?

Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!

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What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?
  • 42.5% The Jabba Waka
    42.5% Complete
  • 19.3% Vax to the Future
    19.3% Complete
  • 16.5% Mr Pricky
    16.5% Complete
  • 5.8% The Vaccination Tour
    5.8% Complete
  • 4.7% Double Jab Ute
    4.7% Complete
  • 11.2% Other (please comment)
    11.2% Complete
553 votes
1168 days ago

September 15 Newsletter

Communications from James Cook High School

Kia ora e te whaanau,

Our latest School Newsletter from our Tumuaki-Principal.

You can also read this newsletter and others we've posted since Lockdown 4 was announced via our school website. Click on the READ MORE button below!

Community Newsletter - Sept 15 2021.pdf Download View

1168 days ago

Fly screens for windows & doors

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi neighbours!
Are you looking for a solution to keep bugs out of your house and don't know where to start?
We can help you find the best fly screen option for your home depending on your unique requirements, lifestyle and budget!

See our different styles of fly screens in action!
View more
Hi neighbours!
Are you looking for a solution to keep bugs out of your house and don't know where to start?
We can help you find the best fly screen option for your home depending on your unique requirements, lifestyle and budget!

See our different styles of fly screens in action!
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or visit our website for more info!
The Exceed team :)

1169 days ago

Auckland's south and west need more than just Covid jabs

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:

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1168 days ago

BORN TO BE WILD

Ole from Takanini

This series is taking us inside the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife rescue centre.

This week April is bottle-feeding a tiny roe deer orphan named Petal, but when she is also given the task of looking after the newborn hedgehog Piglet, she needs to call on Chloe and Nicola to help with the mothering … View more
This series is taking us inside the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife rescue centre.

This week April is bottle-feeding a tiny roe deer orphan named Petal, but when she is also given the task of looking after the newborn hedgehog Piglet, she needs to call on Chloe and Nicola to help with the mothering duties.

Tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30pm on Hope Channel
Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Watch live: www.hopechannel.nz...

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1169 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
See more

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1169 days ago

September 14 Newsletter

Communications from James Cook High School

Kia ora koutou,

Our latest School Newsletter from our Tumuaki-Principal.
You can also read this newsletter and others we've posted since Lockdown 4 was announced via our school website. Click on the READ MORE button below!

Community Newsletter - Sept 14 2021a.pdf Download View

1169 days ago

Recipe: Salmon in filo pastry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.

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