Botany Downs, Auckland

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1261 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy this Thursday!

Mari from Cockle Bay

Join in a casual, drop-in uninstructed dance hour with electronica & hits from 80s, 90s, 00s & beyond. What's your go-to style? Leg-shaking, side-stepping, body-popping, running man, robot, old-school, crumping, twerking, head-banging, nodding? Who cares, nobody's watching in … View moreJoin in a casual, drop-in uninstructed dance hour with electronica & hits from 80s, 90s, 00s & beyond. What's your go-to style? Leg-shaking, side-stepping, body-popping, running man, robot, old-school, crumping, twerking, head-banging, nodding? Who cares, nobody's watching in here! Work up a sweat to the premixed non-stop playlist – you’ll feel energised afterwards. Suitable for all ages. FREE ENTRY! Strictly no alcohol or drugs.

WHERE?
All Saints' Community Centre, Howick
30 Cook Street (the brick building opposite to Subway)

WHEN
Level 1 Thursdays 7–8pm
until 25 Nov 2021

IS THIS 'DANCING IN THE DARK'?
The hall lights are turned off but this is not about dancing in complete blinding darkness. There is a wee disco light for a nice moody feel and to help you see where you're going.

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC CAN I EXPECT?
We’ll be dancing to electronic dance music with hits from 80s, 90s, 00s and today. Chart-toppers, floor-bangers, remixes, mashups, house, synthpop, techno, Euro-disco, dance-pop, some pop & rock, the occasional touch of latin, and much more for a groovy concoction. There won't be any ballroom, waltz, tango and that type of 'traditional' music.

IS THERE A CHOREOGRAPHY TO LEARN?
No, this is just one hour when you can dance however you like. There is no instructor and you don't need a dance partner. Feel free to bring friends along though!

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR & BRING?
Wear anything you feel comfortable in, be it jeans or trackpants, but no high heels please. And bring a water bottle. And a few friends if you like ;) Do not bring valuables, or keep them 'on' or beside you.

CAN I BRING MY KIDS ALONG?
Sure, but they have to be under your supervision at all times and be able to adhere to social distancing. Also worth noting is that a lot of care is taken to keep the music lyrics ‘clean', but there may be the odd unintentional missed word here or there, or mature themes.

DOES IT COST TO GET IN?
This event is FREE to attend – thanks to Howick Local Board and MECOSS, Manukau East Council of Social Services!

CAN I REQUEST A SONG?
Each session has been prerecorded and there is no DJ, so you cannot request a song on the night, but feel free to share your favourites on the DYH Facebook page (see address further below). You never know – there may be new playlists with yours on it!

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS
We encourage you to use the Covid-19 tracing app on arrival in addition to the usual headcount log. We also ask you to respect other dancers' social space. Government's COVID-19 advice may change from time to time, so do keep up-to-date by following public announcements.

Please note: due to the continuing unpredictable nature of Covid-19 situation and the vast number of groups using the hall, the venue owner may take a more cautious approach without prior notice. We will of course try to get the word out immediately if any sessions are cancelled, but this may not always be possible if things happen quickly, and especially newspaper community notices may not be able to be retracted in time.

Follow DYH on Facebook:
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DID YOU KNOW?
• Dancing improves mood and destresses
• You can burn over 250 calories in one hour
• It doesn’t even feel like exercise!
• Dancing on a regular basis may reduce your risk of dementia by 76%*
www.psychologies.co.uk...

*Reference: www.nejm.org...

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1261 days ago

Career Expo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It’s been an exciting week introducing our NZQA programmes at St. Peter’s College, Auckland Grammar and St Cuthberts as well as Howick College. It’s been fun and great to engage with some many students AND their parents. We have something for BOTH.

Don’t forget the Summer Cookery … View more
It’s been an exciting week introducing our NZQA programmes at St. Peter’s College, Auckland Grammar and St Cuthberts as well as Howick College. It’s been fun and great to engage with some many students AND their parents. We have something for BOTH.

Don’t forget the Summer Cookery Intensive starts on 22 November for 12 weeks, Gap year courses, STAR Courses and much more!

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1261 days ago

Art Show

Barry from Cockle Bay

Check out the Macleans Art Show this weekend. Lots of local art for sale . Pick up an original art piece at an affordable price.

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1261 days ago

NZTA licence renewal scam circulating

Neighbourly.co.nz

A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets… View more
A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets them to fill in personal details.

CERT NZ, the government authority responsible for cyber security said in a tweet, that anyone who receives this email should report it directly to Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

How to spot a phishing scam:
- NZTA will only send an email through if an individual has contacted them first.
- Email addresses will always end in @nzta.govt.nz, @enews.nzta.govt.nz or @reply.nzta.govt.nz.
- The email may be missing specific details that the NZTA will have on file: such as your plate number, the date your vehicle license is due and vehicle make and model.
- Hover over buttons and links to see if the pop-up will take you to a genuine government (.govt.nz) website

Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.

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1261 days ago

Fairway Gardens

Robin from Botany Downs

re promotional message from Fairway Gardens trying to sell their apartments. This development at the bottom of our driveway is unwelcome and unwanted and always was from local residents. Fact is the infrastructure around the area is not designed to support this scale of development. We objected and… View morere promotional message from Fairway Gardens trying to sell their apartments. This development at the bottom of our driveway is unwelcome and unwanted and always was from local residents. Fact is the infrastructure around the area is not designed to support this scale of development. We objected and basically got told to p*** off by the council. The main issue is we don't want a bunch of old folks exiting the complex in an area of high speed traffic, soley out of concern for their safety. This will absolutely end badly. There was a simpler answer, route exiting traffic from this place to the traffic controlled lights at the golf course. But no, they're too dumb for that. My issue isn't with the development, it's with the design which is flawed. People could die.

1261 days ago

Desk for Sale

Jan from Cockle Bay

Compact light wooden desk with over top and underneath shelving

Price: $50

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1261 days ago

Learn from making mistakes

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

Learning to make mistakes can be difficult for all of us. We build confidence and resilience so that students understand that making mistakes is part of the learning process.

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1261 days ago

Time to upskill or reskill?

Competenz

Since the start of the year, we've had more than 1,500 people sign-up to become apprentices. Some of them are re-skilling from one profession into a career they love. With skills shortages in key industries, employers are hiring and offering training through the fees-free apprenticeships … View moreSince the start of the year, we've had more than 1,500 people sign-up to become apprentices. Some of them are re-skilling from one profession into a career they love. With skills shortages in key industries, employers are hiring and offering training through the fees-free apprenticeships programme.

Sign-up with Competenz to find your apprenticeship.
Find out more

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1269 days ago

Learn how to recycle your steel cans

The Team from Auckland Council

Only steel food cans and spray cans are accepted for recycling in your kerbside bin. Always remember when recycling if in doubt, leave it out.

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1262 days ago

ford racing mens tshirt

Paul from Pakuranga Heights

used but in good condition
size large
as pictured

$2.00

Price: $2

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1262 days ago

mens faux leather vintage style biker jacket0

Paul from Pakuranga Heights

worn once
vintage look faux leather
2 zip inside pockets
zip front
zip front pockets
zip sleeves
colour vintage =black with white piping
soft qiuilted inside… View more
worn once
vintage look faux leather
2 zip inside pockets
zip front
zip front pockets
zip sleeves
colour vintage =black with white piping
soft qiuilted inside
was my sons now not his style

size large
$20.00

Negotiable

1291 days ago

Clean and empty all recycling items

The Team from Auckland Council

Learn what to do with your recycling before you place it in your recycling bin. All items to be recycled need to be clean and empty. Always remember when recycling if in doubt, leave it out.

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1262 days ago

Light fabrication apprenticeship available in Penrose.

Competenz

Are you looking for a job?
We have just posted an awesome opportunity on our website. ISSA is looking for someone to step into a fabrication role who is keen to progress to an apprenticeship opportunity. This job is based in ISSA’s Penrose factory.
Apply now!

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1263 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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