1472 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy - exercise in disguise

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

Dance Yourself Happy is a great way to exercise. As well as being fun, our sessions have many positive health benefits including having a tremendous impact on your overall flexibility, strength, endurance level, and emotional well-being.
We had a full house at last night's penultimate (second to last) session for 2020.
Thank you to Mari Pettersson for putting last night's play list together:
1. Street Tuff (Robin Albers ‘The Indian’ Mix) / Double Trouble & The Rebel MC (1989)
2. Get On Up (Another Nice Rework Nudisco Everybody Get Up Edit By HP Vince) / Jazzy Dee (1992/2019)
3. Come and Get Your Love (Silver Nail Remix) / Redbone (2018)
4. Daddy Cool Anthem Megamashup by Paolo Monti / Various Artists (2013)
5. Ballroom Blitz / Sweet (1974)
6. Holiday Rap / MC Miker G & DJ Sven (1986)
7. Don’t You Want Me / Human League (1981)
8. Serenpidity / Tiki Taane (2019)
9. Funkytown / Pseudo Echo (1985)
10. Hold That Sucker Down / The O.T. Quartet (1994)
11. Hold that sucker down (Builds Like a Skyscraper Mix) / The O.T. Quartet (1994)
12. Melody of Love (Adelphi Music Factory ‘Time To Bring Peace’ Remix) / Hot Chip (2019)
13. Elektro Blue (Nufonic Mashup) / Various Artists (2015)
14. The Swingers / Counting The Beat (1982)
15. Another One Bites The Dust / Queen (1980)
16. Uptown Funk / Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars (2014)
17. Blurred Lines / Robin Thicke/T.I./Pharrell (2013)
18. Everybody Have Fun Tonight / Wang Chung (1986)
19. Doh Wah Diddy / Fun Factory (1995)
20. The Hucklebuck / Chubby Checker (1960)
21. Cha-Cha Slide (Hardino Mix) / DJ Casper (2000)

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4 days ago

Georgina's Rhubarb Crumble

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Craving a dessert that makes the most of spring's fresh produce? Look no further than Georgina's signature Rhubarb Crumble.

This delicious treat has become a favourite at Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village, where the sweet and tangy aroma often wafts through the air, tempting neighbours in for a taste. It’s also a hit with Georgina's 13-year-old granddaughter, Brooklyn, who loves serving it warm with gooey custard or a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream.

Click read more for the recipe.

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2 days ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 76.4% Yes
    76.4% Complete
  • 22.3% No
    22.3% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
1811 votes
18 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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