Cockle Bay, Auckland

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1497 days ago

Happy Fri-YAY Neighbourhood Supporters! 🥳

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

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We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

🌧 Drive to conditions

↔️ Keep a safe following distance

😇 Be patient with other drivers

☕️ Take regular breaks to stay alert

⌚️ Allow plenty of time

👉 Use that indicator!


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1497 days ago

Looking for planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing … View more
In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops plus go in the draw for vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and a vege grower’s hamper from Yates.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1497 days ago

Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting

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

Day & Date: Friday, 30 October 2020
Time: 1:30pm -3:00pm
Venue: Social Room, Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two community networking platforms; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flat … View more
Day & Date: Friday, 30 October 2020
Time: 1:30pm -3:00pm
Venue: Social Room, Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two community networking platforms; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.
Both platforms enable community organisations, social services providers, government agencies and the general public a forum to connect and network with each other and to share information about their own activities.
These meetings also provide an opportunity for like-minded individuals and groups operating within the Manukau East locality to form collaborative working relationships.
Community meetings take place 11 times per year. The Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking meeting is held at Te Tuhi in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meetings is held at the Old Flat Bush School Hall in Mar, May, Jul, Sept and Nov.
Scheduled to take place on a Friday between 1.30pm and 3:00pm, both community meetings begin with a 30 minute speaker presentation, followed by a round-robin of 5 minute introductions and ending with an opportunity to network over a light afternoon tea.
All are welcome. No cost to attend.
Increase your visibility at our meetings by becoming a 5 minute or 30 minute speaker.
Please contact lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz to book a speaking time slot.
Many thanks to Howick Local Board for sponsoring this community event.

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1497 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy - exercise in disguise

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

Last night Dance Yourself Happy resumed. What a great turnout of locals for the 80s special. We hope you had fun and you're not too sore today. Thank you to our music guru Mari for her hard work putting the play list together. Thank you to Ange for bringing glow sticks to share,. It was … View moreLast night Dance Yourself Happy resumed. What a great turnout of locals for the 80s special. We hope you had fun and you're not too sore today. Thank you to our music guru Mari for her hard work putting the play list together. Thank you to Ange for bringing glow sticks to share,. It was awesome to see so many of you sporting neon, lycra & legwarmers 😃 (and spiffy DYH shirts of course). Thanks all for coming! Next week we'll do the usual multi-decade-inclusive Dance Yourself Happy session.
If you didn't come along last night - you missed an epic 59min 56sec non-stop celebration of 80s dance music including;
Walk This Way / Run DMC feat. Aerosmith (1986)
Just An Illusion / Imagination (1982)*
Get down on it / Kool & The Gang (1981)*
Let’s Dance / David Bowie (1983)*
Relax (Come Fighting) / Frankie Goes To Hollywood (1984)*
Billie Jean / Michael Jackson (1982)*
Don’t You Want Me / Human League (1981)*
Our House / Madness (1983)*
The Look Of Love / ABC (1981)*
Got My Mind Set On You / George Harrison (1987)
Hey Mickey / Toni Basil (1981)*
La Bamba / Los Lobos (1987)*
Safety Dance / Men Without Hats (1982)
Come On Eileen / Dexy’s Midnight Runners (1982)
Rick Astley Megamix 1987 (Never Gonna Give You Up, My Arms Keep missing you, Whenever You Need Somebody)
Funkytown / Pseudo Echo (1986)
Blue Monday / New Order (1983)
Push It / Salt-N-Pepa (1986)
Super Freak / Rick James (1981)
Footloose / Kenny Loggins (1984)
Fantastic Voyage / Lakeside (1980)º
The Breaks / Kurtis Blow (1980)º
Like A Virgin / Madonna (1984)
Girls Just Want to Have Fun / Cyndi Lauper (1983)
Good Life / Inner City (1988)
Thriller / Michael Jackson (1982)
Tainted Love / Soft Cell (1981)
Take On Me / a-Ha (1984)
The Final Countdown / Europe (1986)
Livin’ On A Prayer / Bon Jovi (1986)
*Various clips from Grandmaster - Flashback 1 mix by DJ Brab
ºFantastic Funkin’ 80’s Medley (Ultimix 53)

1497 days ago

Bakers back SPCA

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland bakers are being called to roll up their sleeves to help vulnerable animals.

The SPCA is appealing for keen cooks to take part in its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on November 2.

The event has raised nearly $3.2 million over the years, helping tens of thousands of animals that come … View more
Auckland bakers are being called to roll up their sleeves to help vulnerable animals.

The SPCA is appealing for keen cooks to take part in its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on November 2.

The event has raised nearly $3.2 million over the years, helping tens of thousands of animals that come through SPCA's doors each year in need of care, shelter and veterinary treatment.

Budding chefs are invited to whip up a batch of cupcakes before selling them at work, school and to family and friends.

Last year saw 1092 home bakers and 641 businesses get involved.

SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen said recent events had taken a big bite out of the charity but here was something tangible supporters could do to help.

Funds raised will be used to aid in rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing animals in need around the country.

Go to www.spcacupcakeday.co.nz... to register.

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1498 days ago

FREE hearing tests for infants aged 7 - 24 months

Sharon from Farm Cove

Hi everyone,
As part of a teaching initiative for the University of Auckland Master of Audiology programme, we are looking for a number of infants aged 7 - 24 months whose parents would like to volunteer them for a hearing test. All children will be tested by Master of Audiology students under the… View more
Hi everyone,
As part of a teaching initiative for the University of Auckland Master of Audiology programme, we are looking for a number of infants aged 7 - 24 months whose parents would like to volunteer them for a hearing test. All children will be tested by Master of Audiology students under the supervision of qualified, senior Audiologists.
This will be taking place next week at our Grafton Clinic on Tuesday afternoon, 27 October and all day Wednesday, 28 October 2020.
If you are concerned that you child rubs at their ears, is a little slow to talk or asks for repeats often, this may be an indication that they need a hearing test.
Please call the clinics on 923 9909 to book your appointment. There is free parking available onsite and we are close to good public transport links.

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1498 days ago

Make a sensory table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

Make the most… View more
Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1498 days ago

This degree changed my life!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Te Tohu Toi Tangata - Bachelor of Humanities

Meet Christina Nuku who graduated with majors in Indigenous Studies and Policy. Through Awanuiārangi, Christina experienced a 3-month exchange programme at the University of Northern British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. She shares “the exchange… View more
Te Tohu Toi Tangata - Bachelor of Humanities

Meet Christina Nuku who graduated with majors in Indigenous Studies and Policy. Through Awanuiārangi, Christina experienced a 3-month exchange programme at the University of Northern British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. She shares “the exchange connected me with the Nisga’a people, First Nations tribal systems, communities and hauora programmes. It informed my studies and opened my mind. It was a genuine privilege to connect with the tangata whenua there, and an opportunity I would never otherwise have had”

“The difference at Awanuiārangi is the whanaungatanga. Our kaiako cultivated a supportive and nurturing environment”. Study remotely with us in 2021!
Find out more

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1500 days ago

Have Your Say - Regional Parks Management Plan Review

The Team from Auckland Council

What’s great? What’s ok? And what could be improved?
Have your say on the future of regional parks in Tāmaki Makaurau by clicking on 'Read More' below.
Consultation closes on 26 October 2020.
📷 Ōmana Regional Park

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1498 days ago

Food trucks out east

Natalie from Botany Downs

Lloyd elsmore tomorrow night 5pm

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1499 days ago

Village Frights: Halloween at Howick Historical Village

Howick Historical Village

Join us for Halloween fun at the Village.
Saturday 31 October from 5pm-8pm

A family friendly evening with spooktacular activities, entertainment and trick or treating. Come dressed up if you wish, or just come as you are.

A safe environment to enjoy a fun Halloween evening. Food and drinks … View more
Join us for Halloween fun at the Village.
Saturday 31 October from 5pm-8pm

A family friendly evening with spooktacular activities, entertainment and trick or treating. Come dressed up if you wish, or just come as you are.

A safe environment to enjoy a fun Halloween evening. Food and drinks available for purchase on the night.

Buy your tickets on Eventfinda, at the Village, or at the door on the night.

Tickets just $20 adults, $12 children or $50 for a family (2 adults + 2 children) (plus any processing fees).

1499 days ago

Sign up for free business workshops

Tāmaki AKL

We have six free workshops coming up for local business owners. Do you have a business in Glen Innes, Point England or Panmure? Are you keen to LEVEL UP and keep learning? Come to a 4hr workshop on any one of these topics:

- Marketing + sales
- Accounting + legal
- Strategy + business basics
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We have six free workshops coming up for local business owners. Do you have a business in Glen Innes, Point England or Panmure? Are you keen to LEVEL UP and keep learning? Come to a 4hr workshop on any one of these topics:

- Marketing + sales
- Accounting + legal
- Strategy + business basics
- Finance
- Storytelling + pitching
- Social enterprise

Followed by a hosted dinner over networking. Give your business a boost.
See workshop dates and sign up here.
Sign up here

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1499 days ago

Make a start on 2021

Manukau Institute of Technology

Thinking of studying in 2021 but unsure where to start?

Find out why MIT is the right choice for you. With programmes from across 19 different areas of study, there's no better time to start studying.

Come and talk to our experienced subject experts to find … View more
Thinking of studying in 2021 but unsure where to start?

Find out why MIT is the right choice for you. With programmes from across 19 different areas of study, there's no better time to start studying.

Come and talk to our experienced subject experts to find the study option that will help you land your dream job, and if you're ready to take the next step, you can apply on the day.

An opportunity to check out our new MIT TechPark campus, which is a purpose-built facility with the latest technology and innovations to ensure quality training for all trades courses.

31 October 10am–12pm at MIT Manukau, cnr of Manukau Station Rd and Davies Ave.

Win a MacBook Air - T&Cs apply.

See manukau.ac.nz/openday for details.
Register Now

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1499 days ago

Wedding photography

Natalie from Natalie Pasco Photography

Booking now for 2021. I have limited dates available for 2020. Contact me to see if your date is available and secure your date.

www.nataliepascophotography.com...

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1499 days ago

We need your help to raise funds to help pay for funeral cost please

Esperanza from Cockle Bay

Hello neighbour's, sorry if this is inappropriate but

I'm raising funds for my bestfriend who died recently due to cancer, she left a 6 years old son (with autism). She's 37 and a single mum and her family would really appreciate any help you can give, even just $1 will be greatly … View more
Hello neighbour's, sorry if this is inappropriate but

I'm raising funds for my bestfriend who died recently due to cancer, she left a 6 years old son (with autism). She's 37 and a single mum and her family would really appreciate any help you can give, even just $1 will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your support:
Please visit the link below and share :)

givealittle.co.nz...

Cheers,
Esperanza
0224354969

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