Cockle Bay, Auckland

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1225 days ago

Peter William’s Natural Joint Secret

Koru Nutrition

Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast … View more
Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast acting and long lasting. It has become NZ’s #1 fastest growing topical joint and muscle support cream and I can see why.”

“Ask for Koru Nutrition’s Koru FX cream next time you’re in the pharmacy and try it for yourself.”
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1225 days ago

Don't miss out on our Term 3 Art Development courses.

Megan from MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

Only 6 more sleeps to go until our art classes start again.
So be in quick. Our courses are there for people from absolute beginner to intermediate ability. From ages 9 through to adults.
Our focus is on drawing, painting, and sculpture, as these are great disciplines that inform each other. But … View more
Only 6 more sleeps to go until our art classes start again.
So be in quick. Our courses are there for people from absolute beginner to intermediate ability. From ages 9 through to adults.
Our focus is on drawing, painting, and sculpture, as these are great disciplines that inform each other. But you can choose to focus on one of them if you like.
The art development course projects are student and tutor-initiated, which means we follow you and your ideas and exploration and show you techniques along the way. And we also stop the class on occasion to show specific techniques to the whole group.
Classes run after school and on Saturday mornings from - Megan Murphy's home studio, a local artist.
The school has been running since 2007 and we are proud to say we have had students who have stayed with us for up to 5 years.
Check out more details about the courses on - www.vizart.co.nz...
Contact Megan. We would love to see you here.
The images below are examples from a value painting exercise.

1225 days ago

The Most Fun & Supportive Gym Exclusively for People Over 40

Gavyn from Shelly Park

Your Life Doesn't get better by chance it gets better by change! - Jim Rohn.

Come and Join The Most Fun & Supportive Gym In East Auckland for People Over 40!

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The team are extremely supportive and motivational and every new person who comes into our … View more
Your Life Doesn't get better by chance it gets better by change! - Jim Rohn.

Come and Join The Most Fun & Supportive Gym In East Auckland for People Over 40!

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The team are extremely supportive and motivational and every new person who comes into our community are welcomed with open arms.

And hey, no judging, no fear and nothing but support!

We understand you might be starting from a low point and maybe inexperienced in a gym setting, and that's absolutely OK.

In fact, we commend you on your courage to take the first step on your fitness journey.

As part of our programme you get.

🏋️‍♀️. Your own coach, who you will have a private Personal training session with once per month so that the exercises are tailored specifically for you.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑. 24/7 support with your coach, so in between sessions you can contact your coach to ask questions, get help and keep you on track.

🏋️‍♀️. Unlimited group classes Yoga,Pilates, Zumba gold, Kettle-bell and circuit classes.... You can come to all of them!

🥗. A Monthly group nutrition coaching session so that you can discover what works, what doesn't and whats right for you.

🥼. Physio guidance - Alex is our amazing in house physio who works closely with our trainers and clients to deliver the best training programme possible.

🌓. A safe non intimidating gym that's 24/7 so you can workout on your schedule and your terms.

📱. An app to track all of your progress to keep you motivated and on track

You get all this for just $49 per week (Amazing right)?

No hidden costs, no join up fee, just a straight up weekly fee.

Of course we have higher or lower packages to suit your needs but this is our flagship membership.

If you are ready to take control of your health, then hit the button and one of our team will be in touch.

We have very limited seats and once these are filled then you will be put onto a waiting list.

One more thing - Please don't apply if you have no desire to make a lasting change, this programme just wont be right for you.

But if you are ready! Then lets get to it.....as they say, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is now!

Look forward to chatting,

Gavyn & Alex

Apply Here
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1226 days ago

Act now - check your details now!

Entrust

The next Entrust dividend will be paid in late September. Details are in our recent mail packs.

Banks aren’t taking cheques anymore so your payment options are: (1) to your
bank account, or (2) to your power account.

Check your details and decide how you want the dividend paid. The … View more
The next Entrust dividend will be paid in late September. Details are in our recent mail packs.

Banks aren’t taking cheques anymore so your payment options are: (1) to your
bank account, or (2) to your power account.

Check your details and decide how you want the dividend paid. The deadline for letting us know is Friday 6 August.
Learn more

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1226 days ago

Bitchin Bingo

Sarah Jane Fairley from Bucklands Beach Yacht Club

This Satuday 24th July 2021 from 7.00pm at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, Ara Tai, Half Moon Bay

A night of naughty innuendos, guaranteed laughter & great prizes! Bingo, but with a twist. Guys and Gals come and join Mistress Viv for a night you won’t forget. R18 event.

Only 50 Tickets Left @ … View more
This Satuday 24th July 2021 from 7.00pm at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, Ara Tai, Half Moon Bay

A night of naughty innuendos, guaranteed laughter & great prizes! Bingo, but with a twist. Guys and Gals come and join Mistress Viv for a night you won’t forget. R18 event.

Only 50 Tickets Left @ $20 per head!
You can buy tickets via the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club office.

Phone: 09 534 3046

Email: reception@bbyc.org.nz

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1226 days ago

Social Media Workshops For Community Groups

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

Two Social Media Workshops.
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
1). How to Activate Your Community
Learn how to build an active and supportive community ready to help you achieve your organisation's goals.
This presentation is ideal for anyone responsible for the social media for a cause organisation, … View more
Two Social Media Workshops.
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
1). How to Activate Your Community
Learn how to build an active and supportive community ready to help you achieve your organisation's goals.
This presentation is ideal for anyone responsible for the social media for a cause organisation, community group or club and want to better understand what is working and what isn’t on social media right now.
Covering the three pillars of social media:
Where - which social media platforms to use and why you’d choose them
Who - understanding who they are talking to and your own organisations voice
What - a simple model for creating effective social media content.
DETAILS
Day & Date: Wednesday, 28 July
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Venue: Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbon Road, Takapuna, Auckland
Cost: $20
Online option available
For more information simon@ancad.org.nz 0800 426 223

2). Know Your Numbers - Understanding Social Media Analytics
Learn how to access social media analytics, understand which numbers matter and how to use them to grow your cause or increase your impact.
This presentation is ideal for anyone who is already running social media for a cause organisation and wants to better understand what is working, what isn’t and how to interpret all the information that is available.
This workshop covers:
Where to find your analytics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
Where to find them
What to look for
Which ones actually matter
How you can use them to grow your organisation or increase your impact.
DETAILS
Day & Date: Wednesday, 28 July
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Venue: Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbon Road, Takapuna, Auckland
Cost: $20
Online option available
For more information simon@ancad.org.nz 0800 426 223

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1226 days ago

MECOSS Community Van

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

Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), gratefully acknowledges Countdown Supermarket Howick, for providing covered and secure parking for the COMMUNITY VAN.

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1226 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy

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

Dance Yourself Happy is an unstructured freestyle dance session. People of all age groups come along for the same reason - to move their bodies to uplifting music and to enhance their fitness and well-being.
Music guru Mari Pettersson, works her mojo to put-together an eclectic playlist of the best… View more
Dance Yourself Happy is an unstructured freestyle dance session. People of all age groups come along for the same reason - to move their bodies to uplifting music and to enhance their fitness and well-being.
Music guru Mari Pettersson, works her mojo to put-together an eclectic playlist of the best 70s-to-now dance music.
We guarantee you'll leave every Dance Yourself Happy session feeling gloriously exhilarated.
When: Thursday's 7pm -8pm
Where: All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick
Cost: FREE ENTRY
All welcome.

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1226 days ago

Adult Education: ESOL English for beginners

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

Adult Education: ESOL English for beginners.
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3 August 2021-9 September 2021 10.30am-12pm
Cost: $40 for entire course.

1226 days ago

International Chess Day

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

All most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of this wonderful pastime!

A game of strategy and wits, chess has long been considered to be the thinking game. From its early days in India to … View more
All most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of this wonderful pastime!

A game of strategy and wits, chess has long been considered to be the thinking game. From its early days in India to everywhere in the world today, chess is a wonderful game to play anytime, anywhere and with almost anyone.

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1227 days ago

Your own home minutes from work

Auckland Light Rail

Light rail will help open up new housing opportunities along the route.

Visit lightrail.co.nz to learn more and share your views.
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1227 days ago

2021 Term 2 Brick 4 Kidz East Auckland Holiday Programme

Hong Li from Bricks 4 Kidz East Auckland

2021 Term 2 Bricks 4 Kidz Hippo Holiday Programme. All kids have fun!
Join Bricks 4 Kidz East Auckland Holiday Programme!
www.bricks4kidz.co.nz...

1227 days ago

More on Wine, Foodography and Winter Classes

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

For the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of … View moreFor the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of winelovers.

We have used Kahoot! which has been enormously successful as a electronic quiz platform in these Covid times. It adds the results instantly and takes away the risk of calculation errors plus the backend provides detailed analytics on who got the answers to how many seconds it took to answer correctly. We know that of the 24 teams the highest scores were 75% correct with over 8 teams achieved above 68% correct. I can see we will use this platform for sometime!

It seems that interest in wines and spirits programmes is also bounding upwards and we have had record enrolments for all our wine classes including WSET Wine and Spirit Education Trust from UK.

This week I had the results of the latest WSET Level 2 Certificate in Wine and with a class of 20 students, 60% gained distinction, a pass of over 85%. Exciting.

Our NZQA Certificate in NZ Wine Micro-Credential is also going for strength to strength and we are about to start offering Corporate & Team Building wine options so that you can get together a group of 8 people and we will run a private programme.

New Zealand wines are much more diverse that most people imagine and it's a great thrill to be able to share lesser-known wineries and underrated regions with our participants as they taste through the wine selection. For more information, email admin@foodandwine.co.nz.

Coming up we have the Winter Forage with Riki Bennett which provides an opportunity to explore our native flora along with innovation around urban hāngi kai-cookery techniques. The FOODOGRAPHY Dinner is back and this year our theme is a Midwinter Christmas Dinner. Both events are part of Auckland's Elemental Festival.

On Sunday 1st August, we host the NZ Sommelier of the Year Awards along with wine tasting events and a Gastronomic Dinner prepared by Chef Finn and our students.

Ngā mihi,
Celia Hay

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1233 days ago

Can Auckland Council manage the local pushback on big ideas?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the … View moreKia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the story below:

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