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Kia ora Neighbours, I've had my first encounter with the Covid-19 tracking system, after becoming a "close contact" during a morning bus ride. Now the question is, do I get straight back on the bus? Would you?
Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View moreKia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!
Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.
Are your children nervous around water? Do they run into the ocean squealing with joy or tentatively tiptoe in?
The biggest hurdle when learning to swim is gaining confidence in the water. Once your confidence grows, your swimming technique improves in leaps and bounds. We can help with … View moreAre your children nervous around water? Do they run into the ocean squealing with joy or tentatively tiptoe in?
The biggest hurdle when learning to swim is gaining confidence in the water. Once your confidence grows, your swimming technique improves in leaps and bounds. We can help with increasing you and your family’s water confidence!
Touch base with us today to book in your Free Trial swimming lesson (offer available to all new customers). We have locations in both Albany and Hobsonville and provide lessons for infants through to adults.
Kia ora neighbours. Waka Kotahi NZTA is now taking feedback on whether Penlink should be a toll road.
Construction on the highly anticipated highway is expected to begin this year, for completion by 2026.
If Waka Kotahi proceed with tolling the road, there could be different toll prices for peak … View moreKia ora neighbours. Waka Kotahi NZTA is now taking feedback on whether Penlink should be a toll road.
Construction on the highly anticipated highway is expected to begin this year, for completion by 2026.
If Waka Kotahi proceed with tolling the road, there could be different toll prices for peak and off-peak hours. The prices could vary between $1 to $4, with heavy freight paying more than light vehicles.
Three toll points on the road are being considered, meaning motorists will only have to pay for the parts they use. Those who don’t wish to pay the toll may still access free alternative routes.
Waka Kotahi national manager of infrastructure delivery Mark Kinvig said the toll would go towards maintaining the road to keep it “safe and resilient”.
“Variable tolling helps people make choices about when they travel, and therefore the toll price they pay. It will also reduce travel times on Penlink during peak hours,” Kinvig said.
What do you think about Penlink being tolled? Vote in our poll, share your thoughts in the comments below and make your submission to Waka Kotahi here: www.surveymonkey.com...
Read more about the proposal here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 31 Jan to 11 Feb due to public holidays. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.
2022 sees a small change with Harmony Circle meetings. This gives us so much more scope as we adjust to the growth of HC!
The in-person get-togethers/presentations will now take place on the 1st Sunday evening of each month, and in-between we will have a zoom presentation on a day/time that suits … View more2022 sees a small change with Harmony Circle meetings. This gives us so much more scope as we adjust to the growth of HC!
The in-person get-togethers/presentations will now take place on the 1st Sunday evening of each month, and in-between we will have a zoom presentation on a day/time that suits the presenter.
This gives us the best of both worlds - meeting and hearing from the many locals who come along in person to share their knowledge with us, in addition to having the ability to hear from other people from further afield within NZ or around the world!
It also gives the breathing space for all the other meetings, gatherings and get-togethers that now happen in and around Harmony Circle. Perfect!
If you know of anyone who you'd like to see as a presenter, in-person or on zoom, let me know. And/or if you’d like to receive updates via the HC newsletter;
Email warkworthharmonycircle@gmail.com or call/text 027 239 9182
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.
The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View morePeri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.
The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.
We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!
Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
On tonight! Harmony Circle Community Group, all welcome.
Due to requirements of hall hire 25 people maximum - come along a little early to ensure entry.
Harmony Circle – Guest Presenter Sunday 6th Feb
Talai Loma - Aligning with Your True Identity
*NOTE TEMP; CHANGE OF VENUE*
Venue; … View moreOn tonight! Harmony Circle Community Group, all welcome.
Due to requirements of hall hire 25 people maximum - come along a little early to ensure entry.
Harmony Circle – Guest Presenter Sunday 6th Feb
Talai Loma - Aligning with Your True Identity
*NOTE TEMP; CHANGE OF VENUE*
Venue; Shoesmith Hall, Shoesmith St (1st hall on right), Warkworth.
Open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. $5 Koha
Embracing the Totality of Self – Aligning with Your True Identity
Enjoy an evening with Talai Loma, utilizing Universal Lore. Talai has been working as a Spiritual Physicist in collaboration with Source for many years, creating simple tools and techniques to assist and support you as you continue your journey of Self-Discovery.
This evening Talai will be sharing, (with humour) some of her adventures with Source and the teachings received on how to live a life in alignment with Universal Lore. Talai will be sharing some simple tools and techniques to create a sustainable flow in your life easily and effortlessly. There will be an opportunity to ask questions towards the end of our time together.
Talai is offering a FREE session with her in the evening draw!
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Inspire yourself this Waitangi Weekend. Sunday 1-4, Monday 10-4
Enjoy the creativity in over 150 exhibits in the Christian Art Festival at the Lighthouse, next to Magnify Church, 118 Commercial Road, Helensville.
Or view constant updates on the SpiritArtsNZ Facebook page. Exhibitors range from … View moreInspire yourself this Waitangi Weekend. Sunday 1-4, Monday 10-4
Enjoy the creativity in over 150 exhibits in the Christian Art Festival at the Lighthouse, next to Magnify Church, 118 Commercial Road, Helensville.
Or view constant updates on the SpiritArtsNZ Facebook page. Exhibitors range from established artists such as Graham Braddock to first time exhibitors, such as Jodie Allen. Pictured is Keryn Bloxham with her ‘White Horse’ painting. Exhibits include work in steel, photography, painting, mixed media & large fabric wall hangings. You can also buy a huge range of cards and smaller items. It is an excellent way to spend some time over the weekend. If fine weather, Monday 11-3 should also include a kids creative space, which has also proved very popular with the adults! Or, if you just want to chill out, join Barbara Harry in the ‘Reflective Space’.
Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.
Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and … View moreOnga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.
Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and being overcome. With this mind, I decided to have a go cutting back a particularly annoying patch on our main track to the paddock we call, Waterses.
The Ongaonga bushes were above and below the track so I had to form a strategy so that I would safe. I found a large set of old tree branch loppers (giant secateurs) in the shed and then opted to take a piece of cloth, that used to cover our cool display cabinet in my old café.
This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.
Find out how to create your own.
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Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View moreHi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?
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