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1228 days ago

Attention: Parents of 10-24-year-olds!

Ellie from Howick

Some things that I can be hugely grateful for are the friends I have around me, the journey I have been through with past and present friends, and the personal discoveries I have made along the way.

Friendships are up there at the top with the most important things in our lives, yet for so many … View more
Some things that I can be hugely grateful for are the friends I have around me, the journey I have been through with past and present friends, and the personal discoveries I have made along the way.

Friendships are up there at the top with the most important things in our lives, yet for so many teens and tweens, instead, friendship issues, finding their 'people', and the self-worth shake-ups that arise as a result, are up there at the top with the most challenging areas to navigate.

There's nothing more valuable than feeling loved, connected, seen, and received for who we are. This has never been something I've had trouble understanding, but this year, with all of the ups and downs of life, the work I do, and the people who support me, I am understanding and feeling its power on a whole new level.

This is why I'm humbled and honoured to be sharing some insights, tools, and lessons collated from both my own life/work and the lives of those I have worked with over the years, at this wonderful upcoming event: 'Thriving Teens & Tweens'.

This is an in-person event, which is really exciting! I will be part of an amazing panel of speakers who will be exploring all kinds of crucial topics that affect our youth today (see the link for more info!). You won't want to miss this interactive, dynamic, meaningful night of connection, wisdom, and support.

Date and time: Wed, 11 August 2021 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: St Chads Church & Community Centre
38 Saint Johns Road

This event is brought to you by Natalie Cutler-Welsh: Go to Girl Ltd and proudly supported by the I'm Enough Trust.
Grab your Earlybird tickets here: bit.ly...

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1227 days ago

Tween, Teens & Adult Art Courses Available

Megan from MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

Our Term 3 Art Development courses are beginning again from Monday 26th July for 8 weeks.
We focus on teaching skills in Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture
Accepting students from age 9 through to adults.
The courses are run with a mixture of student and tutor-initiated projects and themes.
Check … View more
Our Term 3 Art Development courses are beginning again from Monday 26th July for 8 weeks.
We focus on teaching skills in Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture
Accepting students from age 9 through to adults.
The courses are run with a mixture of student and tutor-initiated projects and themes.
Check out our website for details on vizart.co.nz
And take a look at the current student's work on Instagram -meganzsva
Hope to see you
Cheers
Megan

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1230 days ago

Make dinner simply delicious with HelloFresh!

The Team from HelloFresh

Hello Auckland,

Looking for some dinner time inspiration? HelloFresh has you covered, with cuisines from around the world, twists on classic favourites and new taste sensations. Here's how we make dinner easy and delicious:

- You choose your meals from 20+ wholesome recipes (covering a range… View more
Hello Auckland,

Looking for some dinner time inspiration? HelloFresh has you covered, with cuisines from around the world, twists on classic favourites and new taste sensations. Here's how we make dinner easy and delicious:

- You choose your meals from 20+ wholesome recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!).

- We deliver high quality, seasonal ingredients straight to your door.

- Cook up a storm with our easy to follow recipe cards.

- You're always in control. With no lock-in contracts, you can pause, skip or cancel your subscription at any time. You can also switch up your plan sizes and delivery times to suit your household and schedule.

Click here and use code NEIGHBOUR to get up to $100 off across your first 4 boxes of delicious dinners!

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1227 days ago

Enrol Now!

DynaSpeak Botany

Next intake starts 2 August 2021.

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1227 days ago

Team Parfitt Present Our Latest Listings

Lisa Parfitt from Team Parfitt Property

2/32 Kilimanjaro Drive, Northpark
www.barfoot.co.nz...
For Sale by Auction 20 July
3 Bed 2 Bath
Open Homes: Sat & Sun - 12:00pm - 12:30pm

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2/32 Kilimanjaro Drive, Northpark
www.barfoot.co.nz...
For Sale by Auction 20 July
3 Bed 2 Bath
Open Homes: Sat & Sun - 12:00pm - 12:30pm

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2/34 Ben Nevis Place, Northpark
www.barfoot.co.nz...
For Sale by Auction 13 July
3 Bed 1 Bath
Open Homes: Sat & Sun - 13:00pm - 13:30pm

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17 McCrystal Avenue, Eastern Beach
www.barfoot.co.nz...
For Sale by Auction 06 July
4 Bed 3 Bath
Open Homes: Sat & Sun 14:00pm - 14:30pm

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2/24 Steeple Rise, Pakuranga
www.barfoot.co.nz...
For Sale by Auction 13 July
2 Bed 1 Bath
Open Homes: Sat & Sun - 15:00pm - 15:30pm

1227 days ago

Wooden Queen Slat Bed & Mattress For $150

Damien from Highland Park

This bed is still in good condition and is ready to be picked up. Please private message me if interested.

Negotiable

1227 days ago

NZ MADE KNITWEAR FACTORY SALE!

McDonald Textiles

Come and pick up warm, snug winter knits designed to last a life-time at bargain prices.

Beautiful knitwear from leading NZ brands including McDonald, Visage and Standard Issue.

A wide range of Possum Merino and 100% merino garments and accessories on sale for 3 DAYS ONLY!

Up to 80% off… View more
Come and pick up warm, snug winter knits designed to last a life-time at bargain prices.

Beautiful knitwear from leading NZ brands including McDonald, Visage and Standard Issue.

A wide range of Possum Merino and 100% merino garments and accessories on sale for 3 DAYS ONLY!

Up to 80% off RRP! 3 DAYS ONLY! Includes end of season, samples and seconds.

Friday 2nd of July to Sunday 4th of July. 10am to 4pm daily.

4B Lockhart Place, Mount Wellington Auckland.

www.mcdonaldtextiles.com
Shop Now

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1227 days ago

Check your details now!

Entrust

The next Entrust dividend will be paid in late September.

Look out for the pack in your letterbox.

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

You decide, but if we don’t have the correct info, it may take… View more
The next Entrust dividend will be paid in late September.

Look out for the pack in your letterbox.

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

You decide, but if we don’t have the correct info, it may take longer to get your money ☹
Learn more

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1228 days ago

Term 2 School Holiday programmer with discounts

Rae from Flat Bush

School holidays are nearly here, it’s time to register for our Term 2 Holiday programmer!
It will run on weekdays from 12-23 July.
Our popular all-day package come with a 5% discount, so don’t miss out!
Limited seats, Register now!
Call or txt 0210337322
Email botany@eduexperts.co.nz

1228 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy - this is what you missed last week

Mari from Cockle Bay

It's never too late to jump on the happy Thursday dancing wagon! Last week we got our groove on to the playlist below, all squeezed into 1-hour celebration of electronica & hits from 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond. Come along this week on Thu 1 July at 7pm – your body & soul will thank you… View moreIt's never too late to jump on the happy Thursday dancing wagon! Last week we got our groove on to the playlist below, all squeezed into 1-hour celebration of electronica & hits from 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond. Come along this week on Thu 1 July at 7pm – your body & soul will thank you :)

Dance Yourself Happy
Every Thursday 7–8pm, until 25 Nov
All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook St., Howick

PLAYLIST 21/6/2021:
Born This Way / Lady GaGa (2011)
Pacific 707 / 808 State (1990)
Tribal Dance / 2 Unlimited (1993)
No Limit / 2 Unlimited (1993)
Punjabi Dance Mashup / Various Artists (2018)
Jive Talkin’ / Bee Gees (1975)
Walk This Way / Run DMC feat. Aerosmith (1986)
Give This Way / Various Artists (2016)
Pop Muzik / All Systems Go (1988)
Jump Up / Otosan (2019)
Sugar Sugar (David Kust Candy Remix Edit) / The Archies (2018)
Good Thing / Fine Young Cannibals (1988)
Bootylicious / Destiny’s Child (2001)
Bug A Boo / Destiny’s Child (1999)
Blurred Lines / Robin Thicke/T.I./Pharrell (2013)
Copacabana (At The Copa) (RKFM 7” Mousse-T’s Mix) / Barry Manilow (2016)
Feel The Volume / Jauz (2014)
The Time (Dirty Bit) / The Black Eyed Peas (2010)
Don’t Leave Me This Way / Communards (1986)
Dancing On The Ceiling / Lionel Richie (1986)
Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart) / Ottawan (1981)
We Will Rock You, Bossa Nova! Mashup / Various Artists (2013)

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FAQ:

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:
www.facebook.com...

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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1228 days ago

Success and progress for Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support

John Gibbs-Newton from Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support

Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support are very pleased to announce success in two funding bids to improve Neighbourhood Support in this area.
1. Howick Local Board has provided a grant to support the work of Street Coordinators and the setting up of new groups in local streets.
2. We have been … View more
Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support are very pleased to announce success in two funding bids to improve Neighbourhood Support in this area.
1. Howick Local Board has provided a grant to support the work of Street Coordinators and the setting up of new groups in local streets.
2. We have been granted funds by Neighbourhood Support New Zealand to upgrade our technology and administration systems.
These two grants are major steps in our aim to improve coverage of Neighbourhood Support in Howick and Botany and make our streets safer from crime.

In further steps to improve the coverage and effectiveness of Neighbourhood Support:
We have received new street signage and documentation from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand, and
A Training Meeting for existing and potential Street Coordinators is to be held on 7th July 7:30 to 9:30pm at Willowbank School staffroom.

If you are interested in finding out more about being a Street Coordinator or about Neighbourhood Support ring Gay Sykes (Chair) on 0272712494 or 09 5348184 or go to the link below

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1228 days ago

Tatyana handbag

Rochelle from Pakuranga Heights

Large tatyana handbag in almost new condition has only been used once for 30 mins. Rrp was 80 to 100 as its come from the US.

Price: $50

1228 days ago

Cot set

Rochelle from Pakuranga Heights

250ono
Cot with inner sprung mattress only been used for one child. Bought from baby factory. Comes with sheets and a few extra blankets. It is collapsed and ready to go to it's new home. Will need a wipe down ad its stored. Need gone asap thanks.

Price: $250

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1228 days ago

Bed set

Rochelle from Pakuranga Heights

Loft bed and vanity set. In fair used condition. The bed has shelves and under bed storage such as draws and cupboards. There is bit of damage to the under draws as they are a little heavy for the rollers. Does not come with mattress. Vanity with mirror has 2 draws missing and 2 smaller ones in its… View moreLoft bed and vanity set. In fair used condition. The bed has shelves and under bed storage such as draws and cupboards. There is bit of damage to the under draws as they are a little heavy for the rollers. Does not come with mattress. Vanity with mirror has 2 draws missing and 2 smaller ones in its place has a bit of surface damage. But still 100 percent usable. Sold as is where is and no returns. Pickup only. Pakuranga. Thanks. Please feel free to ask questions I'll do my best to answer them. May need some extra lock nuts. Need gone asap. Thanks

Price: $150

1228 days ago

What's in your garden soil? Now you can find out!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear gardeners, if you’ve ever wondered what's in your soil, now's your chance to find out. Two scientists from the School of Environment at Auckland University are ready to test the soil in your home garden for free.

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