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Hope is here. Hope for one and all. Hope for you.
Celebrate Easter at LIFE South in Manukau as we remember the hope-filled story of Easter. Join us on Easter Sunday for a free presentation of the Easter story through music, film, story and dance. Kids' programme available for preschool and… View moreHope is here. Hope for one and all. Hope for you.
Celebrate Easter at LIFE South in Manukau as we remember the hope-filled story of Easter. Join us on Easter Sunday for a free presentation of the Easter story through music, film, story and dance. Kids' programme available for preschool and primary-aged children.
- Sunday 21 April
- 9am & 11am
LIFE South, 3 Lakewood Ct, Manukau
Hi Neighbours
Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.
KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood … View moreHi Neighbours
Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.
KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres. Attendance is up, and the children are happier and more settled.
"Everyone has the same meal so children don't feel like they have less," Manaia View Kindergarten teacher Kathy Belz says. "It's upholding everyone's mana.”
40 more centres are waiting for help. KidsCan, Stuff and Neighbourly have partnered up to raise enough money to support 1000 more children - and we need 400 more generous Kiwis to hold little hands. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz
Daily shots of incredible nutrition.
Offering Free and No- Obligation tastings for groups and business' of Nutrient Rescue. A Social Enterprise founded by Michael Mayell (the cookie time guy) to help NZ'ers be the healthiest folk on the planet. I don't sell Nutrient Rescue - I … View moreDaily shots of incredible nutrition.
Offering Free and No- Obligation tastings for groups and business' of Nutrient Rescue. A Social Enterprise founded by Michael Mayell (the cookie time guy) to help NZ'ers be the healthiest folk on the planet. I don't sell Nutrient Rescue - I take the shots daily and it changed my life so dramatically, I offer free tastings. Google Nutrient Rescue for more info.
Or for tastings in Auckland text 021 0844 1062.
rethinking.space is reinventing home ownership in Auckland – starting with Panmure!
We’ve chosen a location for our new apartment building that is within a 4-minute walk of the Panmure Train Station. We’re also providing a fleet of electric cars for residents and we’re gifting each … View morerethinking.space is reinventing home ownership in Auckland – starting with Panmure!
We’ve chosen a location for our new apartment building that is within a 4-minute walk of the Panmure Train Station. We’re also providing a fleet of electric cars for residents and we’re gifting each apartment an electric scooter.
We’re also offering a vehicle ‘trade-in’ option to help you get that much closer to owning your own home!
These apartments will be completed by end 2019 and only require a 10% deposit. 1 beds start at $455k & 2 beds at $559k.
Get in touch with any questions or to organise a showroom viewing.
Christiana Ngawati
rethinking.space Sales Consultant
As well as our Easter Garden and Experiencing Easter displays, Pukekohe Anglicans have plenty coming up over Easter and beyond. ALL WELCOME!
A revised schedule of Anzac Day commemorative events for Auckland has been announced.
Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.
Join us on Easter Saturday, 20th April – Monday, 22nd April to celebrate the once a year traditional BERBA harvest celebration, proudly brought to you by the famous West Auckland-based Soljans Estate Winery. Mark the dates out in your diaries!
Grape stomping, barrel rolling races, tasting of … View moreJoin us on Easter Saturday, 20th April – Monday, 22nd April to celebrate the once a year traditional BERBA harvest celebration, proudly brought to you by the famous West Auckland-based Soljans Estate Winery. Mark the dates out in your diaries!
Grape stomping, barrel rolling races, tasting of “Novo Vino” (fermenting grape juice), winery tours led by Tony Soljan, folk dance, live music, great Croatian delicacies and new wine available to try from the Cellar Door.
Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more details.
#Berba Croatian Harvest Celebration @ Soljans Estate Winery
Easter Weekend: April 20th, 21st & 22nd (closed Good Friday).
Last year the Franklin community pulled together to donate dozens of pairs of pyjamas to kids identified by their schools as being in need.
CAN WE MANAGE IT AGAIN THIS YEAR?
Working with Middlemore Foundation our goal is to get a new pair of pyjamas to each child before the cold weather arrives … View moreLast year the Franklin community pulled together to donate dozens of pairs of pyjamas to kids identified by their schools as being in need.
CAN WE MANAGE IT AGAIN THIS YEAR?
Working with Middlemore Foundation our goal is to get a new pair of pyjamas to each child before the cold weather arrives and colds and other winter ills increase. This project has a few local community trusts working together for the good of our children. Pyjamas can be left at the Pukekohe Anglican Church, 37 Queen St, or TopNotch Engraving at 28 King St, Pukekohe. We hope to add more drop-off points over the next week. We can provide a dedicated bank account number for this project if you'd prefer to make a donation instead of buying the pyjamas yourself. For more details contact Jan on 0274-521-366
The 'Journey Towards Easter Garden' and 'Experience Easter' (indoors) creative displays at the Pukekohe Anglican Church tell the Easter story, with guides for reflection and seats at intervals along the way. The displays, which are open every day until a week after Easter, are … View moreThe 'Journey Towards Easter Garden' and 'Experience Easter' (indoors) creative displays at the Pukekohe Anglican Church tell the Easter story, with guides for reflection and seats at intervals along the way. The displays, which are open every day until a week after Easter, are intended to help us reflect on Jesus' life, death and resurrection and what this means in our lives today. All are welcome to visit the displays, which are at the Anglican complex on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St.
The current IRB racing world-championship holders, Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service, has retained its …
Easter is looming neighbours! What are your favourite easter treats? We have a debate going on in the office as reporter Natalie Polley loves marshmellow eggs, while print producer Julie Kaio can't stand them! Marshmellow eggs tend to be love or hate; but what are your favourites?
Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.
If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.
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