Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa

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1203 days ago

A New View on Diet and the Heart - Talk by Prof Grant Schofield, AUT

Trent Lash from Heartbeats

The question of what causes heart disease, especially atherosclerosis is one which scientists have been trying to answer for a long time. Recent advances in thinking and debunking of old science changes the way we think about this and therefore what to do about it.

For example, are fats (lipids) … View more
The question of what causes heart disease, especially atherosclerosis is one which scientists have been trying to answer for a long time. Recent advances in thinking and debunking of old science changes the way we think about this and therefore what to do about it.

For example, are fats (lipids) in the blood important? And how they get there in the first place. How does what we eat, exercise, and sleep affect us.

Be surprised, learn something new, and engage with Professor Grant Schofield in unconventional thinking about your health.

Grant's talk will be informative, exciting and in simple terms that a layperson can understand.

COMING NEXT THURSDAY to Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna (behind the Takapuna Library) - plenty of parking on the Strand
WHEN: 5th August, 10:15 - 11:30am
WHERE: Upstairs conference room

Professor Grant Schofield, PhD, Professor of Public Health, Director Human Potential AUT Millennium Centre, is an ex NZ representative sportsperson with a doctorate in Psychology and a passion for Public Health. Grant leads Masters and Doctoral research programmes on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders. He is particularly interested in the impact of nutrition and exercise on cardiovascular disease.

THIS IS A PUBLIC EVENT - ITS FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME

1205 days ago

Who will be Auckland's next mayor - the countdown's on

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, 14 months might seem a long time, but the reeds are rustling as Auckland's next mayoral hopefuls sharpen their plans. Will Phil Goff stand again, who will the centre-right chose ? Read the satory below:

1204 days ago

Recumbent Bike

Paulette from Orewa

I am interested in purchasing a good recumbent bike in great condition. If you have one to sell please call me on 0211677452. Many thanks, Paulette.

1203 days ago

Wish dinner time was a little...simpler?

The Team from HelloFresh

Hi Neighbours, back to school has thrown your routine into chaos? HelloFresh has dinner sorted for you. With our +20 quick and easy recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!), dinner time will become a delicious breeze🌿

With no lock-in contracts, you can … View more
Hi Neighbours, back to school has thrown your routine into chaos? HelloFresh has dinner sorted for you. With our +20 quick and easy recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!), dinner time will become a delicious breeze🌿

With no lock-in contracts, you can pause, skip or cancel your subscription at any time. You can also switch up your plan sizes and delivery times to suit your household and schedule.

Sign up today and get up to $100 off across your first 4 boxes with code “NEIGHBOUR”. All you need to do is cook!
Order now

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1204 days ago

Spaces at Coast Kindy

Supervisor from Coast Kindy

Hi Neighbours,
We are a small community kindergarten, under the Whangaparaoa Baptist Church and have been in this neighbourhood for over 30 years. We have spaces for children aged from 2 to 6 years to start immediately. We have qualified staff and are family focussed. Please share the word and come… View more
Hi Neighbours,
We are a small community kindergarten, under the Whangaparaoa Baptist Church and have been in this neighbourhood for over 30 years. We have spaces for children aged from 2 to 6 years to start immediately. We have qualified staff and are family focussed. Please share the word and come for a visit if you are interested. Look us up on our website: www.coastkindy.co.nz... or phone: 094282037

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1207 days ago

Can you support our (slightly) autistic 26-year-old daughter into her first part time job?

Steve from Red Beach

Can you offer our lovely daughter Hannah, her first job? She is a (slightly) autistic 26-year-old woman with an English degree from Massey University and is a trained professional proof-reader. She finds job interviews challenging and initially presents as quite shy with people, though she has … View moreCan you offer our lovely daughter Hannah, her first job? She is a (slightly) autistic 26-year-old woman with an English degree from Massey University and is a trained professional proof-reader. She finds job interviews challenging and initially presents as quite shy with people, though she has great phone skills. She has not been employed before and is looking for a part-time job with an employer, who is prepared to be initially supportive while she adjusts to the world of work.

1204 days ago

60+? Book your vaccination now.

The Team from Ministry of Health

Are you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.

The stronger our immunity, the … View more
Are you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.

The stronger our immunity, the greater our possibilities.

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1205 days ago

TODAY @ 7pm :Coping with Stress & Anxiety - Free Talk

Ruth from Orewa

Stress and anxiety has become enmeshed in everyday life. People are losing their jobs. Feelings of hopelessness, Covid. Anxious about the cost of living? Anxious about parenting your kids? Worried about guiding our children through life? Divorce is rampant – highest levels ever! 
How to … View more
Stress and anxiety has become enmeshed in everyday life. People are losing their jobs. Feelings of hopelessness, Covid. Anxious about the cost of living? Anxious about parenting your kids? Worried about guiding our children through life? Divorce is rampant – highest levels ever! 
How to manage in today’s world – It’s stressful ! 
Craig Gemmell, a local Counsellor based in private practice at Coast Counselling in Whangaparaoa, is coming to share a few thoughts and insight to managing these stressful and anxious times.

Craig has a background in business management and has always enjoyed working with people of all ages and walks of life. His Counselling experience includes: High School counsellor, worked for two community agencies in West Auckland as well as counselling within the Prison system. In 2016 he began working with ACC. His focus is mental health, transitions through ages and stages of life, sexual abuse and addiction.

This is another of our very popular FREE Community Talks (Koha will be optional)
Date: Tues 27 July 2021 Time: 7pm
Venue: 107 Centreway Road, Orewa, Hibiscus Coast Presbyterian Church Hall

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1205 days ago

Homophones

NumberWorks'nWords Silverdale

Homophones can be confusing! But learning word meanings can help prevent spelling mistakes. What homophones can you think of?

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1205 days ago

Chasing glory at the Olympics@RYMAN

We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime… View more
We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime example of how we pioneer the way for our residents.
Events include swimming, bowls, cycling, relay walking and Quiznastics. To up the ante, we’ve incorporated technology solutions to enhance events and to enable residents to connect with all 41 Ryman villages, including those across the Tasman, while they compete!
Learn more

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1206 days ago

Mocktails & Bartending

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Last week we held our School holiday programmes which included Cafe Cooking 101, Barista & our brand new course - Mocktails & Bartending. This is a fun, engaging and highly practical course where you learn the principles of mixing beverages while preparing classic mocktails. It also … View moreLast week we held our School holiday programmes which included Cafe Cooking 101, Barista & our brand new course - Mocktails & Bartending. This is a fun, engaging and highly practical course where you learn the principles of mixing beverages while preparing classic mocktails. It also includes a restaurant service workshop. Here are the students from some of the high schools in Auckland with their Mocktails - Virgin Piña colada, Virgin Mojito, Virgin Blue Breeze and a Fruit Sunrise.

More dates available on our website for the October School Holidays.

1206 days ago

Healthy Homes Inspection

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

ATTENTION HOME-OWNERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS!
Are your windows & doors up to the healthy home standards?

Call us today to arrange an assessment of your home or rental property. We can conduct a thorough inspection ensuring all your windows & doors are Healthy Homes Compliant.

- We will … View more
ATTENTION HOME-OWNERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS!
Are your windows & doors up to the healthy home standards?

Call us today to arrange an assessment of your home or rental property. We can conduct a thorough inspection ensuring all your windows & doors are Healthy Homes Compliant.

- We will check for gaps around your window. We can inspect aluminium windows for worn friction stays.
- We can check for gaps around your door frame. We will check your door to see if it is hung properly and in alignment.
-We will assess the root cause of the draughts then fix it up with the tools and components from our van.

Book a visit with Exceed now on 0800 25 25 00 and let us help you keep your home warmer, drier and healthier this winter!

The exceed team :)

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1210 days ago

The weird and wonderful things about online trading

The Team from Community News

Hi Auckland,

What was your best purchase on an online marketplace, like Trade Me or Neighbourly?

A 1950s aircraft fuselage could be yours after a Waiuku resident listed their "old warbird" on Trade Me.

The Royal New Zealand Bristol Freighter flew as part of the Royal New Zealand … View more
Hi Auckland,

What was your best purchase on an online marketplace, like Trade Me or Neighbourly?

A 1950s aircraft fuselage could be yours after a Waiuku resident listed their "old warbird" on Trade Me.

The Royal New Zealand Bristol Freighter flew as part of the Royal New Zealand Air Force during the Vietnam War. It was then purchased and shipped to Whenuapai-Ardmore in 1978 and then sold on to a Waiuku local. The sellers purchased the land at a later date, and thus the plane.

The listing starts at $18,000 and at time of publishing, has been added to almost 900 users' watchlists.

Share your stories below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment used in your local community paper.

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1209 days ago

Are you ready to ponder who should be Auckland's next mayor?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Restaurateur Leo Molloy has given a clear sign of his mayoral campaign platform for the October 2022 vote. Less focus on climate change, more on private car use, and a downtown stadium. Does this sound like the right direction to you? Read the story below:

1209 days ago

Sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next … View more
Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, some of the world’s best athletes competing in a range of sports will battle it out in Tokyo in the hopes of walking away with a medal.

So get your New Zealand flags and popcorn ready and sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter to have all the highlights, talking points, medal tally and analysis delivered to your inbox every day. Click here.

We'll also be live blogging our Kiwi athletes' events every day of the Games. Just bookmark this page to stay up to date.

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