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The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?
Police have impounded eight dirt bikes after a spate of dangerous driving in Manukau and Bucklands Beach.
Counties Manukau police have issued a warning to dirt bike riders to exercise caution after three separate incidents.
Three dirt bikes and two road bikes were seized on Sunday after people … View morePolice have impounded eight dirt bikes after a spate of dangerous driving in Manukau and Bucklands Beach.
Counties Manukau police have issued a warning to dirt bike riders to exercise caution after three separate incidents.
Three dirt bikes and two road bikes were seized on Sunday after people reported a group of riders hitting Musick Point in Bucklands Beach.
When police arrived on the scene, some riders dumped their bikes in the bushes and fled on foot.
Officers found five bikes, one of them stolen, with the help of from Howick Golf Course players and members of the community.
A young person was stopped at the scene and police enquiries are ongoing to identify the other bikers.
On Friday, police confiscated a quad bike after it was seen ripping up turf at Walter Massey Park.
The incident was reported to the council and more action is likely, police said.
On February 16, a quad bike rider without a helmet was injured after he crashed in Yates Rd, Mangere.
Police found a man with significant injuries being treated by ambulance staff at a house nearby.
Officers impounded two bikes from the address and said charges are likely.
People have reported dirt bikers getting injured after crashing into cars in Otara and Mangere Bridge in the past week.
During one incident, a male cyclist without a helmet drove through a red light in Otara and smashed into another vehicle, police said.
He suffered moderate injuries and was taken to hospital.
Counties Manukau policing manager inspector Kay Lane said it is only a matter of time before one of the riders is killed.
“In general these dirt bike riders show little regard for their own safety or the safety of those around them on the roads," Lane said.
“We are continuing to see riders put themselves and other motorists in significant danger by driving recklessly, carrying out dangerous stunts and failing to wear helmets.
Police are appealing to the bikers to stop putting themselves and other road users at risk.
"It may seem like fun until one of your mates is seriously hurt," said Lane.
It is illegal to ride a dirt bike on the road unless it is roadworthy with a current warrant and registration, police said.
Anyone riding a bike with an engine capacity above 50cc must have a motorbike licence.
Police are calling on parents and family members to make sure the bikers, some of them youths, are driving safely and wearing helmets.
“The last thing we want is to have to knock on your door and tell you that your loved one has been killed or seriously injured in a crash," Lane said.
Investigations are continuing into the Waitangi Day mass cavalcade of 170 bikes as officers review CCTV footage.
If you have footage of dirt bike riders driving dangerously, you can upload it here: dirtbike.nzpolice.org...
Email DL_CMSCU@police.govt.nz or call 105 with any information.
You can also phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Have you seen dirt bike riders behaving badly in your neighbourhood?
What have you seen?
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Photographer: Robyn Edie: Dirt Bike Riders (file photo)
Gloria Jean's Coffees is now at Southgate Shopping Centre with mouth-watering ALL-DAY MENU... Smashed Avo on Ciabatta, Big Breakfast, Waffles, and more!
What are you waiting for? Head to Gloria Jean's for coffee classics, specialty hot drinks, refreshing espresso and fruit chillers, … View moreGloria Jean's Coffees is now at Southgate Shopping Centre with mouth-watering ALL-DAY MENU... Smashed Avo on Ciabatta, Big Breakfast, Waffles, and more!
What are you waiting for? Head to Gloria Jean's for coffee classics, specialty hot drinks, refreshing espresso and fruit chillers, food on the go, breakfasts, brunches, lunches!
Delicious food and great coffee are waiting for you - at Gloria Jean's Coffees, Southgate Shopping Centre.
When New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.
As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online … View moreWhen New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.
As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online learning. Schools such as St Peter’s in Cambridge were readily prepared for a seamless transfer between classroom and digital learning.
With each student ready to use online platforms such as Google Classroom and Hangouts, a streamlined shift was enabled as soon as the lockdown occurred.
Find out why more families are choosing St Peter’s at our Open Day on 12 March.
Gazpacho is the classic chilled soup of Spain. It combines ripe tomatoes with cucumber, red and green capsicum, Sherry vinegar and a pinch of chilli. Perfect for a hot, sunny day. Prepared by our Level 3 Foundation chefs.
As a precautionary measure because of current COVID-19 testing in the Botany area, MECOSS Chairperson David Collings, has moved that tomorrow’s (Friday 25 February), Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting be cancelled.
MECOSS apologises for any inconvenience this may … View moreAs a precautionary measure because of current COVID-19 testing in the Botany area, MECOSS Chairperson David Collings, has moved that tomorrow’s (Friday 25 February), Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting be cancelled.
MECOSS apologises for any inconvenience this may cause you.
6:00pm
24 February
Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
CONFLICT RESOLUTION - a framework for resolving conflict that will ensure that it is the conflict that goes away and your best people stay.
Cost: $10 per person per workshop
Register: admin@mecoss.org.nz
All welcome.
About:
MECOSS is very … View more6:00pm
24 February
Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
CONFLICT RESOLUTION - a framework for resolving conflict that will ensure that it is the conflict that goes away and your best people stay.
Cost: $10 per person per workshop
Register: admin@mecoss.org.nz
All welcome.
About:
MECOSS is very pleased to offer you a series of affordable workshops in partnership with the LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance and Leadership.
All workshops are fully interactive (no boring lecture) and are very practical. We guarantee you will come away with ideas, knowledge and the tools you will want to share with others.
Many older adults lead active, fulfilling lives that break down the stereotype of aging grandparents sitting passively on rocking chairs waiting for family visits. These older individuals are integrated, interactive participants in their communities, which in turn contributes to their wellbeing … View moreMany older adults lead active, fulfilling lives that break down the stereotype of aging grandparents sitting passively on rocking chairs waiting for family visits. These older individuals are integrated, interactive participants in their communities, which in turn contributes to their wellbeing overall.
However, being active does not necessarily mean seniors need a full schedule of planned activities. Studies indicate engaging in daily life activities can have far-reaching benefits. Shopping, for example, is a daily life activity that can stimulate cognitive processes, provide physical benefits, and function as a leisure pursuit that promotes social engagement. This simple, daily activity may be a strong factor in quality of life for seniors who may not be as active or physically well as their counterparts.
Since shopping is an common activity, most people do not consider the cognitive processes involved in making everyday purchases. Shoppers must identify items needed, determine where the items can be obtained, evaluate and compare before and after purchase, and determine value as compared to cost. While engaging in these processes can sometimes be attributed to buying habits, seniors who regularly shop are stimulating the areas of the brain involved in the decision-making process.
The physical benefits are notable as well. Older adults who shop regularly may actually live longer than those who do not. One study of more than 1800 individuals aged 65 or over showed that participants who shopped every day, particularly men, had a 27% lower risk of death than those who did not. Researchers reason that it is possible that the physical activity (walking) involved in shopping, the opportunity for these older individuals to buy food and make buying decisions that positively affected good diet and health, and the social interaction may be key components of this decrease risk.
This last component, social interaction, is one that may affect life span because it affects life quality. Some studies of social engagement related to longevity show that older adults who are more socially engaged had 50% increased chance of living longer than those who were more isolated. The shopping experience can add to social engagement by allowing the older adult to meet and interact new people during the outing as well as using the outing as a social experience with friends and family.
Perhaps the most appealing aspect of shopping as a life-enriching activity is that it can be enjoyed by most older adults, even those who may have health problems. With a little help from family, friends, or even caregivers when required, seniors with mobility or transportation challenges can experience the cognitive, health, and social benefits a day on the town can provide.
Manukau East Shopping Shuttle 0800 632 677
Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern both announced this morning there was not yet any need for any change in alert levels.
Therefore, the following MECOSS community engagements will go ahead as planned:
Wednesday (Tonight): - 24 February 2021
LEADING COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS … View moreDr Ashley Bloomfield and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern both announced this morning there was not yet any need for any change in alert levels.
Therefore, the following MECOSS community engagements will go ahead as planned:
Wednesday (Tonight): - 24 February 2021
LEADING COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS workshops (on ZOOM if we go into lockdown)
Venue: Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
MECOSS is very pleased to offer you a series of affordable leadership training in partnership with LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance and Leadership
It is the aim of this series of workshops to give you the skills and knowledge to build your confidence and to help run your community organisation effectively.
This particular workshop will focus on CONFLICT RESOLUTION – you will go away equipped with a framework of best practice for resolving conflict that will ensure it is the conflict that goes away and that your best people stay.
All workshops are fully interactive (no boring lectures) and very practical.
$10.00 per person per workshop
To register please email admin@mecoss.org.nz
Attend 8 or more sessions and receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Thursday: - 25 February 2021
MANUKAU EAST SHOPPING SHUTTLE
Operating Hours: 9:00am – 2:00pm
MECOSS provides a low-cost, door-to-door transport service to Botany Town Centre or Pakuranga Plaza for people living in Auckland's, Manukau East who are restricted in their ability to access shopping centres.
$10 includes morning pick-up, 2 hours of shopping, a free cup of coffee and a chat before returned home early afternoon.
For no extra cost, request a 'Companion Shopper' or 'Mobility Equipment', if assistance is needed.
To book please call 0800 632 677 on Monday of every week.
Friday: 26 February 2021
BOTANY & FLAT BUSH & ORMISTON COMMUNITY NETWORKING MEETING
Venue: Old Flat Bush School Hall, corner of Murphy's Road and Flat Bush Road, Flat Bush, Auckland
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
This meeting enables community organisations, social services providers, government agencies and the general public an opportunity to connect and network with each other and to share knowledge.
FREE to attend.
To book a speaking spot please email admin@mecoss.org.nz
Auckland is at COVID-19 Alert Level One and wearing masks will is mandatory on public transport including the Manukau East Shopping Shuttle.
Jay here from Habitat for Humanity, we are offering an awesome Home Repair and Renovation service to the public with the profits going to helping local families in housing need.
If you need your bathroom or kitchen upgrading or any other work around your home please get in touch with us.
… View moreJay here from Habitat for Humanity, we are offering an awesome Home Repair and Renovation service to the public with the profits going to helping local families in housing need.
If you need your bathroom or kitchen upgrading or any other work around your home please get in touch with us.
Habitat for Humanity is a housing charity that has been operating in New Zealand for over 25 years.
Renovating with Habitat is a way for you to invest in upgrading or repairing your own home for social good as all profit goes towards helping local Kiwi families in housing need.”
Jay Davies
Building and Development Manager
Contact us today:
Email: renovate@habitat.org.nz
Phone: 0800 HABITAT (0800 422 4828)
Hi neighbours,
Dyverse Denture clinic that specializes in replacing missing teeth. We also custom make high-impact sports mouth guards.
Dyverse Dentures offer great value and optimum benefits for your money. We are a small and friendly group of dental health providers consisting of one … View moreHi neighbours,
Dyverse Denture clinic that specializes in replacing missing teeth. We also custom make high-impact sports mouth guards.
Dyverse Dentures offer great value and optimum benefits for your money. We are a small and friendly group of dental health providers consisting of one clinician and two technicians.
Our dedication, expertise and experience make our standard of treatment incomparable. At Dyverse Dentures, we have our own registered laboratory on-site and we can take care of all your denture requirements.
Service: Free Confidential Consultation, Fast turn around, Super Gold Card
Time to smile again
We provide expert advice on all LED lighting.
These deck lights are a perfect example of how lighting can transform a space into something beautiful.
Sole and crayfish quenelles with Sauce Nantua prepared by our Diploma Level 5 Cookery chefs This is a complex classic dish with savoury umami flavours and creative presentation by the students.
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