WHAT's ON: Meditation Month - Citywide FREE meditation classes/workshops
In response to growing urban problems of stress and declining mental health, Hour of Peace Meetup organisers and Auckland’s Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre are offering a citywide free program throughout November which will share basic meditation skills with anyone keen to learn.
Meditation Month will introduce the key steps in getting started, and cover a variety of techniques in calming the mind and coping with the often complex challenges of living in today’s world.
Meditation Month is an admission-free initiative simply dedicated to a more peaceful world and to the quest for happiness that we all share.
Introductory ‘learn meditation’ evenings will be offered at community Centres as follows:
** Four Mondays/Thursdays, Nov 13, 16, 20, 23; 7.30pm – 9.00pm; 93 Dominion Road, Mt Eden.
** Monday, Nov 20; 6.00pm - 7.30pm; Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road.
** Two Thursdays, Nov 23 & Nov 30; 7.15pm - 8.30pm; Grey Lynn Community Centre, 483 Richmond Road
** Saturday, Nov 25; 10.00am – 1.00pm; The Fickling Centre, 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings.
** Monday, Nov 27; 7.00pm - 8.00pm; Ōrākei Community Centre, 156 Kepa Road.
** Thursday, 30 Nov; 7.00pm - 8.30pm; Highbury Community House, 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead.
Course details can be found on our website: www.meditationauckland.co.nz......
For further inquiries on regional classes, please contact Jogyata: 0221887432
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.5% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Meditation Introductory
A four-part progressive course introducing the essentials of meditation and a wide canvas of differing methods to get you underway. The accent is on guided practice, with several progressive meditations each evening.
Guest teacher Jogyata spent many years under the guidance of the late Indian spiritual master Sri Chinmoy, and brings a wealth of practical experience, personal stories and insights to share. His w/shops are known for their encouragement, inspiration and simplicity.
When: Consecutive Tues Nov 26; Dec 3, 10, 17;
7pm – 8:30pm
Where: 89 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden. Cnr of the Dominion Rd/Tawari Street.
Registration is encouraged to ensure seating space – simply text your name/contact details to Jogyata: 0221887432.