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76 days ago

Special partnership launching this week with MetlifeCare

Metlifecare

Hi Neighbours,

At Stuff we have a special partnership launching this week with MetlifeCare, where we get to showcase stories about folk living their best lives in retirement.

We think people of all ages will be interested in reading about the choices older people are making, and about … View more
Hi Neighbours,

At Stuff we have a special partnership launching this week with MetlifeCare, where we get to showcase stories about folk living their best lives in retirement.

We think people of all ages will be interested in reading about the choices older people are making, and about special topics such as small space gardening, and the benefits of keeping moving as you age. And anyone who has lived through - or has picked up general knowledge about - the past five, six, seven or more decades in New Zealand, should have a go at our nostalgia quiz. It’s a fun one.

Joanna Davis
Editor, Homed
Find out more

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76 days ago

Some Neighbourly news...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.

Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.

So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer … View more
Have you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.

Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.

So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer be there. Don't worry, you can post on the noticeboard as usual!

Get in contact with our team if you have any concerns or need any help!

76 days ago

Kīngi Tuheitia: Proceedings confirmed for tomorrow's funeral, Te Whakawahinga

Brian from Mount Roskill

As Kīngi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII is laid to rest tomorrow, his funeral service promises to be a historic, poignant event.
A ceremony to anoint his successor will also be held in the hours before Kīngi Tuheitia is laid to rest.
Here is what to expect from the occasion.
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As Kīngi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII is laid to rest tomorrow, his funeral service promises to be a historic, poignant event.
A ceremony to anoint his successor will also be held in the hours before Kīngi Tuheitia is laid to rest.
Here is what to expect from the occasion.
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Te Whakawahinga – the raising up ceremony for the new Māori monarch
The anointment of a Māori monarch is steeped in ritual and ceremony. Known as Te Whakawahinga, or ‘the raising up’, this ceremony will take place ahead of the final funeral service for Kīngi Tuheitia.
The Kiingitanga has revealed the ceremony will start tomorrow at 10am where the Tekau-mā-rua (King’s advisory council) will “usher the new Maaori monarch to the throne”.
Karakia is heavily involved and includes traditional Māori takutaku and Christian prayers. Parts of the ceremony are shielded from those present due to the sacredness of the proceedings.
The Māori monarch does not wear a crown. Instead, the placing of a Bible over their head by Te Tumuaki o Te Kiingitanga [the Kingmaker] is seen as the moment of 'crowning'.
Hone Taamihana holds the role of Te Tumuaki and he will be using the same Bible that his ancestor, Wiremu Taamihana, used to raise up the first Māori King, Pootatau Te Wherowhero, in 1858.
The Anglican Archbishop Don Tamihere will then bless the new monarch with sacred oils.
From marae to maunga – final funeral service and tangi procession
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The final funeral service for Kīngi Tuheitia will take place immediately after Te Whakawahinga.
He will then be taken from the marae to the banks of the Waikato River, guided by a guard of honour made up of haukāinga Ngāti Māhanga and the New Zealand Defence Force.
The King will be placed on the waka Tātahi Ora, and three other waka – Waikura, Tākitumu and Te Tīmatanga - will accompany him in a river procession to Taupiri Maunga.
The journey on the river from the marae to Taupiri is around 10km and is expected to take up to two hours.
Burial
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Once the fleet of waka arrive at Taupiri Maunga, the King will be handed over into the care of members of the Taniwharau and Tūrangawaewae Rugby League Clubs, and rope handlers from the Raungaiti Rugby Club who will carry him to his final resting place at the summit of the mountain.
Return to Tūrangawaewae Marae
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Following the burial, the Tekau-mā-rua will lead the Whare Ariki (Members of the Royal House) back on to Tūrangawaewae Marae. A hākari will then take place to conclude the tangihanga of Kīngi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII.
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TVNZ1, 1News.co.nz and TVNZ+ will have live coverage of proceedings from 9.30am tomorrow.
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Note: The use of double vowels in this article reflects the dialect used by the Kiingitanga/Kīngitanga which uses double vowels (aa, ee, ii, oo, uu) in place of macronised vowels (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū).
Glossary
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Te Whakawahinga – ceremony to “raise up” the new Māori monarch
takutaku – reciting of traditional Māori karakia, incantations
Tekau-mā-rua – King’s advisory council
Te Tumuaki o Te Kiingitanga – known as the Kingmaker role, the person who holds the hereditary title is tasked with placing the Bible over the head of the new monarch during Te Whakawahinga
maunga – mountain
haukāinga – local people
waka – canoe
Whare Ariki – Royal House
hākari – feast
tangihanga – funeral
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www.1news.co.nz...
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76 days ago

Wooden circle puzzle for toddlers - match the colours

Anita from Blockhouse Bay

Very easy puzzle for the very young - as they get older they can match the colours under the pieces.
Used but in good condition. New Zealand made.
Pick up Whitney Street, Blockhouse Bay.

Price: $4

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76 days ago

3 x wooden puzzles for kids

Anita from Blockhouse Bay

Three wooden puzzles for pre school aged children. In used but in good condition.
New Zealand made.
The rooster puzzle has one piece missing. (ex library)
$12 for all three.
Pick up from Whitney Street, Blockhouse Bay

Price: $12

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76 days ago

3 x wooden puzzles - for toddler age range.

Anita from Blockhouse Bay

Three wooden peg puzzles for toddlers of varying difficulty. used, but in great condition.
Peg puzzles are an excellent option for children. Smaller than knobs, pegs encourage youngsters to learn the pincer grasp, an important ability for handwriting and drawing since they are more difficult to … View more
Three wooden peg puzzles for toddlers of varying difficulty. used, but in great condition.
Peg puzzles are an excellent option for children. Smaller than knobs, pegs encourage youngsters to learn the pincer grasp, an important ability for handwriting and drawing since they are more difficult to grab.
All three for $10
Pick up from Whitney Street, Blockhouse Bay

Price: $10

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76 days ago

Wooden clock puzzle - as new

Anita from Blockhouse Bay

Wooden clock puzzle in as new condition. New Zealand made - very solid.
The hands move so you can practice telling time as well.

Pick up Whitney Street, Blockhouse Bay.

Price: $8

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76 days ago

Top Tips For A Hassle-Free Holiday

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

Are you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and… View moreAre you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and enjoy a carefree vacation.

Click read more for the full story.

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77 days ago

The Pacific Business Hub Supply Nation Visit August 2024.

The Pacific Business Hub

Today, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting & welcoming Kate Russell, CEO of Supply Nation, Jenny Wardrop, Interim Head of Membership Services at Supply Nation and Beau Hodge of Baidam Pty Ltd to The Pacific Business Hub.

Kate, her team & their delegation of First Nations businesses … View more
Today, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting & welcoming Kate Russell, CEO of Supply Nation, Jenny Wardrop, Interim Head of Membership Services at Supply Nation and Beau Hodge of Baidam Pty Ltd to The Pacific Business Hub.

Kate, her team & their delegation of First Nations businesses from Australia are here to attend the Amotai - Supplier Diversity NZ Summit. Supply Nation is the Australian leader in supplier diversity. They bring together the biggest national database of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses with the procurement teams of Australia’s leading organisations to help them engage, create relationships and do more business. They currently work with 5,000 verified indigenous businesses.

We appreciate this opportunity to showcase our work & what we do to support Pacific businesses here in Aotearoa, NZ and sharing our plans for expansion into Australia and the Pacific region with Kate & guests.

This was also an amazing opportunity for some of our HUB Connect Pacific business members to sit & have a talanoa together & do a little bit of networking with our guests. Much gratitude to our members for taking time out of their business schedules to be with us 🙏🏽

We acknowledge Joe Fuavao & Philippa Hawken Senior BDMs from Australia Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) & Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) for facilitating this meeting. Faafetai mo le avanoa 🙏🏽

#ThePacificBusinessHub
#CreatingMeaningfulConnections
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77 days ago

Mt Roskill Community Patrol & Z's Good in the Hood

Tony Lau from Mt Roskill Community Patrol

Choose Mt Roskill Community Patrol for the Good in the Hood campaign at the Z petrol station in Sandringham Rd. Your votes matters!!

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77 days ago

Poll: Have Your Say: Would You Like Special Offers for SuperGold Card Holders at Beds4U?

Beds4U Avondale

Calling All Neighbours! We Need Your Input!

At Beds4U, we're always looking for ways to better serve our community. We're considering introducing special offers for SuperGold Card holders and would love to hear your thoughts!

Would you be interested in receiving exclusive offers and… View more
Calling All Neighbours! We Need Your Input!

At Beds4U, we're always looking for ways to better serve our community. We're considering introducing special offers for SuperGold Card holders and would love to hear your thoughts!

Would you be interested in receiving exclusive offers and discounts for seniors (SuperGold Card specials) at a local bed company like ours?

Feel free to share your thoughts or suggestions in the comments below. Your feedback will help us create offers that truly benefit our senior community! ?

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Have Your Say: Would You Like Special Offers for SuperGold Card Holders at Beds4U?
  • 52.9% Yes, I'd love that!
    52.9% Complete
  • 28.6% Maybe, if the offers are good.
    28.6% Complete
  • 15.7% No, I’m not interested.
    15.7% Complete
  • 2.9% I’d like to know more about it!
    2.9% Complete
70 votes
84 days ago

Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?

Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.

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Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
  • 83.6% It's fine!
    83.6% Complete
  • 14.6% It annoys me!
    14.6% Complete
  • 1.8% Other - I'll share below
    1.8% Complete
4113 votes
79 days ago

Mac Senior Net Meeting

Janet Court from Mac Senior Net Auckland

Come along to a free 1 hour presentation to learn about some good sites on the web for Recipes and Menus on our Apple mobile devices Monday 9th September @ 1.30 pm at Te Tuhi, 21 William Roberts Road, Pakuranga.
Email: mac.auckland@seniornet.nz

79 days ago

Tyrewise!

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

They should start similar facilities for other materials which we direct to landfill.

www.rnz.co.nz...

80 days ago

beautiful fashion shoes

Sophia from Mount Roskill

Factory clearance fashion shoes, most shoes has only one pair, so be quick, pick up from Mt. Roskill near Dominion Rd, viewing contact: 0223172737

Price: $10

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