Cockle Bay, Auckland

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1160 days ago

Textural tumblers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

These artfully crafted vessels have heaps of uses. Simple, inexpensive and totally on-trend – the hardest thing will be deciding which to create first and which Resene colours to use.

Find out how to create your own.

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1160 days ago

Make your move in 2022

Manukau Institute of Technology

Get real support, from real people, from day one when you are welcomed into the MIT whānau.

Together we'll take your passions and strengths and turn them into a rewarding career that makes a real difference.

Make it real at MIT. Come join us, where the best makers are made.
Learn more

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1160 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car. Support your local business

Universal Auto Parts

Universal Auto Parts are back in business under Level 3 restrictions. We maintain social distancing and wear masks while coming to pick your vehicle for a good value deal.

As a local Wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused Cars, Trucks, Vans and 4WD … View more
Universal Auto Parts are back in business under Level 3 restrictions. We maintain social distancing and wear masks while coming to pick your vehicle for a good value deal.

As a local Wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused Cars, Trucks, Vans and 4WD vehicles. Nationwide pickup. Call today 0800 33 3317 or Text 021 303 903

Cars / Trucks / Vans / Buses & 4WD - Dead or Alive. Top cash paid for Cars / Trucks and we also sell parts for all makes and models at great price.

We pay upto $25000. Any cars, trucks, vans, buses & 4WD dead or alive. Same day pick up. Support your local business. Call today 0800 33 33 17 or visit our Neighbourly page.
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1162 days ago

Recipe: Prawn Laksa

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Laksa is a popular Malaysian coconut noodle dish. It is a fragrant, delicious and warming seafood dish. This dish is prepared by our Advanced cookery student Timmika prepared at home during the recent lockdown.

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1161 days ago

Biggest Ever Online Bed Sale!

Beds 4 U

Aucklanders, we've finally moved to Level 3! YAY! 🥳

This is a great opportunity to shop our Big Bed Sale Online and place your order for better sleep! Shop our exclusive offer of Up To 60% Off With Free Delivery on our incredible range of NZ Made beds and mattresses!

We’re looking … View more
Aucklanders, we've finally moved to Level 3! YAY! 🥳

This is a great opportunity to shop our Big Bed Sale Online and place your order for better sleep! Shop our exclusive offer of Up To 60% Off With Free Delivery on our incredible range of NZ Made beds and mattresses!

We’re looking forward to being back in the stores and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support in helping us get here 🥰

Check out our limited-time specials online or contact your local Beds4U Store Now!

Bring back your dream sleep, With Beds4U's Biggest Online Bed Sale
Shop now

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1162 days ago

Coaching discounts!

Ellie from Howick

First off, shout out to Urban in East for a much anticipated, super yummy mocha this morning, and for such friendly and fast service!!! Looking forward to moseying through all the cafes in Howick this week!
The caffeine buzz got me all inspired and excited☕️☕️☕️and I feel like sharing … View more
First off, shout out to Urban in East for a much anticipated, super yummy mocha this morning, and for such friendly and fast service!!! Looking forward to moseying through all the cafes in Howick this week!
The caffeine buzz got me all inspired and excited☕️☕️☕️and I feel like sharing the vibes in my work! 🙂 You may have seen my face, I work with our beautiful young people and help them do life! If you're a parent of an 11-24-year-old, this is for ya!
(www.the-bigsisterproject.com)

Soooo, in light of Level 3, I’ve decided to offer the following:
- For any bookings made in the next 3 days for regular 1:1 coaching (commencing within the period of level 3’s duration), you are entitled to 30$ off the already-discounted 3-session package, AND … 10$ off any sessions booked in advance for ongoing coaching after the initial 3 sessions!
ANDDDDD ...
- For any bookings made in the next 3 days for the MyBright Program (to commence in Level 2!) you’ll be entitled to 5% off!

☕️ Here to answer questions any time! Message directly or email thebigsisterproject18@gmail.com

Hope you enjoyed a coffee or other takeout treat today! 😅
Happy Tuesday everyone🙌

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1162 days ago

MECOSS Community Van

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Transportation challenges can be a significant barrier to inclusion and access for many groups of people.
The Community Van was initiated with the aim to enable local organisations with few or no transport alternatives, greater access to services and events within the Auckland region.
While the … View more
Transportation challenges can be a significant barrier to inclusion and access for many groups of people.
The Community Van was initiated with the aim to enable local organisations with few or no transport alternatives, greater access to services and events within the Auckland region.
While the Community Van's most common use is to transport people to access their shopping, it also provides groups with an opportunity to extend their program options at an affordable cost.

Past trips made by not-for-profit groups have included bowling and ice cream trips, visits to the theatre , the New Zealand Martime Museum, Howick Historical Village and the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Since MECOSS began this service in May 2021, the Community Van has transported 100s of local residents and travelled over 1000 kilometers' within Auckland's boundary.

Demand continues to grow with over 6 different organisation's having taken advantage of this community resource.

For more information about booking the Community Van for group outings going-forward-from and including COVID-19 Alert Level 2, please contact MECOSS.

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1162 days ago

Unmask your creativity and lift your wellbeing at Dance Yourself Happy.

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Dancing is a form of expression that has evolved from one generation to another. European Medieval dances as depicted in Nicolas Poussin's (1634) painting, Dance to the Music of Life, were once popular among common and wealthy classes.

As time went by, during the Renaissance, a lot of new … View more
Dancing is a form of expression that has evolved from one generation to another. European Medieval dances as depicted in Nicolas Poussin's (1634) painting, Dance to the Music of Life, were once popular among common and wealthy classes.

As time went by, during the Renaissance, a lot of new dances were created. The waltz started in the mid-19th century and became very popular. The English Queen Victoria fell in-love with waltz and it has been loved in the UK since her era.

Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance Courts and was widely funded by the wife of King Henry II of France. Later on, ballet became popular in France. Ballet and its popularity continued to spread around the world and it was eventually loved in Russia in the nineteenth century. Popular ballet acts such as The Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty were all created in Russia.

Tango is deep rooted and was first danced in Europe before the First World War. Often, you can see the symbol of a cat stalking its prey as a signature move in tango. Today, tango sits a throne in ballroom dance rooms and people adore it!

Rumba is associated with fun and parties. Rumba's first big influence can be tracked back in the 16th century. This type of dance is loved for its vigorous, expressive movements along with the lively tune from drums, maracas and other percussion.

Enter the 1970s, the time when hip hop began to move its groove. Sometimes called street dancing, hip hop has become an evolving culture with various styles like breaking, popping and locking. The modern world, specifically youth, have continued to adopt hip hop.

The history of dance is surely more than what ancient books or cave walls can depict. Whatever or wherever the first dance was on Earth, it since has come a long way. Whoever it was to have created the very first dance -- that is something we may never know. There is something about great dancers that will fascinate you. They are disciplined and perfectionists. With their routines, they are on their peaked motor fitness, have strong endurance and outstanding muscular strength. They are agile, flexible and well-coordinated.

Dance Yourself Happy is not disciplined! Its a body shaking, foot stomping, unstructured disco style event. It's purely for fun! These free sessions especially designed by Mari Pettersson for the community, offer a lot of health benefits as well - from weight management to cognitive improvements and even in building better social skills.

A Dance Yourself Happy session helps to strengthen the heart and lungs and building stronger bones and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. What’s more fascinating is that everyone can dance. Don’t say you can’t dance because everybody can!

See you back in COVID-19 Alert Level 2.

#DanceYourselfHappy

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1162 days ago

Funding Options for Your Organisation FREE ZOOM WORKSHOP

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

All organisations in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector have had to grapple with the ever-changing environment of lockdown, funding pressures and fatigue.
Join us for a FREE, 90-minute workshop session on ZOOM, on what your organisation should consider now and next in relation to funding in … View more
All organisations in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector have had to grapple with the ever-changing environment of lockdown, funding pressures and fatigue.
Join us for a FREE, 90-minute workshop session on ZOOM, on what your organisation should consider now and next in relation to funding in this new era.
This online workshop will highlight the different pathways of funding including:
- Funding Options in the short term (relevant grant and virtual fundraising campaign options) and medium-term (partnerships, social enterprise) with presenter Therese Lanigan Behrent.
- Quick Response and Community Grants that are available (hear from Jacqui Johnston, Community Engagement Advisor, Foundation North).
- Crowdfunding to boost your funding (hear from Mel Steel, General Manager, Give-a-little).
WHERE/WHEN
On Zoom: Thursday, 30th September (10.00am – 11.30am).
COST: Free

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1163 days ago

Lost dog , pakuranga area

Kody from Highland Park

Lost dog found pakuranga area

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1163 days ago

Spring into adventure these school holidays!

Rotorua

Follow the sun to Rotorua - home of whānau fun, interesting places and friendly faces. We have everything you need for the school holidays right here. 

Find your next adventure with us.
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1163 days ago

Free recruitment service finds perfect match

Competenz

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been … View more
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."

Read the full story here
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1163 days ago

Libraries closed at Level 3

Michelle from Highland Park

Following today’s government announcement, all Auckland Libraries will remain closed in Alert Level 3.

If you have any library items, please hold onto them and do not return them until we reopen. The due dates on your items have been extended, and we are no longer charging overdue fines.

You … View more
Following today’s government announcement, all Auckland Libraries will remain closed in Alert Level 3.

If you have any library items, please hold onto them and do not return them until we reopen. The due dates on your items have been extended, and we are no longer charging overdue fines.

You can access all our online services from home, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, LinkedIn Learning and Beamafilm.
Find out more here: bit.ly...

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1164 days ago

Auckland to move down to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm tomorrow, with the rest of the country remaining at Alert Level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the changes at a post-cabinet press conference on Monday afternoon.

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Auckland will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm tomorrow, with the rest of the country remaining at Alert Level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the changes at a post-cabinet press conference on Monday afternoon.

Here's what you need to know:
- A refresh on Level 3 restrictions and what it means for you.
- Auckland will remain at Level 3 for at least two weeks.
- There have been 22 confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported by the Ministry of Health since 9.00am yesterday. 19 in Auckland, three in Whakatīwai, Waikato.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website.

For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.

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1164 days ago

School subjects.

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

What do you think should be introduced or reintroduced as part of the curriculum in modern day schools?

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