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1305 days ago

SuperSeniors June

Office for Seniors

The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and … View more
The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and Andrea Gaskin, Director and Founder of charity organisation Connect the Dots, about how she’s making the art scene in Auckland accessible to seniors.

There’s advice on how to eat healthy, how to get tech savvy, and updated laws for renters and landlords.

Check it out and be sure to share!: bit.ly...

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1303 days ago

Make your own outdoor ottoman

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

An old car tyre is unrecognisable after being upcycled into an outdoor ottoman, which is painted Resene Double Pravda. Find out how to create your own.

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1303 days ago

Acacia Cove retirement village

Acacia Cove Village

Acacia Cove retirement village is flanked to the east by Wattle Downs Golf & Country Club and to the west by an estuary teaming with aquatic wildlife.

Our magnificent 'Lodge' Community Centre is positioned to maximise the tranquil outlook and spectacular sunset views. The village … View more
Acacia Cove retirement village is flanked to the east by Wattle Downs Golf & Country Club and to the west by an estuary teaming with aquatic wildlife.

Our magnificent 'Lodge' Community Centre is positioned to maximise the tranquil outlook and spectacular sunset views. The village offers a variety of organised community activities, regular outings and events as well as top quality facilities. With the bowling green, indoor pool and activities room all facing the sun and estuary, comparisons are hard to find. For those relaxed afternoons in the sun, the lounge and restaurant provide the perfect place to sit in the company of friends and neighbours.

Within the community centre is a range of amenities including an open fireplace, billiard table, gym, spa bath, hairdressing salon, nurse's station, library and computers. A beautifully appointed meeting room forms the focal point for all activities from the walking group to the garden club, and provides a place to gather before and after going across the road to the golf course.
Find out more

1303 days ago

Reduce your waste. Recycle Right

Auckland Council

Putting the right items in your recycling bin makes sorting it simple so it can be recycled. Dropping the wrong items can lead to contamination, and your recycling ends up in landfill. Lets put rubbish in its place and recycle right.

Visit makethemostofwaste.co.nz/recycling to find out how to … View more
Putting the right items in your recycling bin makes sorting it simple so it can be recycled. Dropping the wrong items can lead to contamination, and your recycling ends up in landfill. Lets put rubbish in its place and recycle right.

Visit makethemostofwaste.co.nz/recycling to find out how to reduce your waste and recycle right.
Find out more

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1307 days ago

Check out Stuff's free email newsletters

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Get more of what you want delivered to your inbox with Stuff's free email newsletters.

We've got something for everyone; whether you want the day's top news in two minutes flat, a wrap of the latest rugby action, travel deals and giveaways, gorgeous home … View more
Hi neighbours,

Get more of what you want delivered to your inbox with Stuff's free email newsletters.

We've got something for everyone; whether you want the day's top news in two minutes flat, a wrap of the latest rugby action, travel deals and giveaways, gorgeous home inspiration, tips on what to stream and watch this weekend, or breaking news alerts and behind-the-scenes insight into stories and newsroom decisions.

... and that's not all.

Check out our full collection and sign up here.

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1304 days ago

MANUKAU EAST SHOPPING SHUTTLE

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

A door-to-door service to Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza for people who find it difficult to access their shopping requirements.
$10 includes the return trip and a hot drink.
We welcome new shoppers who might like to take advantage of the service as well as volunteers to help out and act as… View more
A door-to-door service to Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza for people who find it difficult to access their shopping requirements.
$10 includes the return trip and a hot drink.
We welcome new shoppers who might like to take advantage of the service as well as volunteers to help out and act as companion-shoppers and drivers.
Phone Maureen 0800 632 677
@manukaueastcouncilofsocialservices

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1310 days ago

Stepping on Board - The who, what, why and how of governance

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

WORKSHOP: Stepping on Board - The who, what, why and how of governance
This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to know to lead your organisation and communities effectively.
The session is fully interactive (no boring lecture) and very practical.
It has been designed … View more
WORKSHOP: Stepping on Board - The who, what, why and how of governance
This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to know to lead your organisation and communities effectively.
The session is fully interactive (no boring lecture) and very practical.
It has been designed for both new and experienced people.
DAY & DATE: Wednesday, 16 June 2021
TIME: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
VENUE: Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga, Auckland
COST: $10.00
NB: Please bring along your favourite mug (we are going to use it or an exercise).
To confirm your attendance please email lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz

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1304 days ago

Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting

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

TUESDAY, 29 JUNE 2021
OLD FLAT BUSH SCHOOL HALL
1.30pm - 3.00pm
FREE ENTRY
This meeting will have an added emphasis on aged care.

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1304 days ago

COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION DAY

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

Come and visit MECOSS at the COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION DAY
An informative day for seniors and people living with disabilities.
* Information
* Performances
* Health Check
* Prize Draw

Saturday, 19 June 2021… View more
Come and visit MECOSS at the COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION DAY
An informative day for seniors and people living with disabilities.
* Information
* Performances
* Health Check
* Prize Draw

Saturday, 19 June 2021
2:15pm - 5:30pm
Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre,
451 Pakuranga Road

PROGRAMME

1:30pm-2:15pm Music by OneAfrica Trust
2:15pm-2:20pm Opening welcome/house keeping, Richard Blakeborough, Mobile Service Manager, Independent Living Charitable Trust
2:20pm-2:25pm Bruce Kendall, Howick Local Board member
2:25pm-2:30pm Sharon Stewart, Howick ward Councillor
2:30pm-2:45pm Nutrition, Immunity and Wellness, Adeline Wong, NZ registered dietitian
2:45pm-2:50pm Veronica Turner, OneAfrica Trust
2:50pm-2:55pm Vicky Chan, COVID-19 vaccine information update
2:55pm-3pm Dance by OneAfrica Trust
3:00pm-5:00pm

People have time to visit different information stands and each service provider has 5 minutes to talk
Light refreshment, mingling, prize draw
Ivan Yeo, Asian Family Service
Alexis Sawyer, Age Concern
Adriana Bogoeva, Emotional Unlocking Coach
Belinda Thirlwall, Acupuncturist & Health Practitioner
Sureta Basson, Senior Rebounding and Pilates
Toni Stuck, Art therapy with Diamond Dotz
Lindsay Upton, MECOSS
Jessica Ma, St Johns
Nigel Zhang, Pest Free Howick Ward
Janita Isaacs, Driving Miss Daisy
Pakuranga Library

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1304 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy TONIGHT at 7pm

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

Dance Yourself Happy TONIGHT at 7pm
FREE ENTRY
All Saints' Community Centre
30 Cook Street
Howick

" I love the music; it takes me back in time" - Jenny
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Dance Yourself Happy TONIGHT at 7pm
FREE ENTRY
All Saints' Community Centre
30 Cook Street
Howick

" I love the music; it takes me back in time" - Jenny

"That's some excellent mixing" - Natalie

"I've stopped working out, I just keep on dancing" - Fiona

"Great work-out music. This is what I grew up listening to" - Diane

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1313 days ago

Protecting Auckland’s water infrastructure key to proposed Council bylaw changes

Reporter Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

From today, Auckland Council seeks public feedback on proposed bylaw changes to the Water Supply and Wastewater Network Bylaw 2015.

Administered by Watercare, the bylaw’s purpose is to help protect Auckland’s public water supply and wastewater networks.

“As … View more
Hi neighbours,

From today, Auckland Council seeks public feedback on proposed bylaw changes to the Water Supply and Wastewater Network Bylaw 2015.

Administered by Watercare, the bylaw’s purpose is to help protect Auckland’s public water supply and wastewater networks.

“As Auckland’s population grows, water becomes even more precious, which is why the council and Watercare are working hard to build resilience into our supply and infrastructure.” - Councillor Linda Cooper, Council Regulatory Committee Chair.

For full details visit OurAuckland.

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1304 days ago

Career Expo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It’s been an exciting week introducing our NZQA programmes at St. Peter’s College, Auckland Grammar and St Cuthberts as well as Howick College. It’s been fun and great to engage with some many students AND their parents. We have something for BOTH.

Don’t forget the Summer Cookery … View more
It’s been an exciting week introducing our NZQA programmes at St. Peter’s College, Auckland Grammar and St Cuthberts as well as Howick College. It’s been fun and great to engage with some many students AND their parents. We have something for BOTH.

Don’t forget the Summer Cookery Intensive starts on 22 November for 12 weeks, Gap year courses, STAR Courses and much more!

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1305 days ago

NZTA licence renewal scam circulating

Neighbourly.co.nz

A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets… View more
A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets them to fill in personal details.

CERT NZ, the government authority responsible for cyber security said in a tweet, that anyone who receives this email should report it directly to Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

How to spot a phishing scam:
- NZTA will only send an email through if an individual has contacted them first.
- Email addresses will always end in @nzta.govt.nz, @enews.nzta.govt.nz or @reply.nzta.govt.nz.
- The email may be missing specific details that the NZTA will have on file: such as your plate number, the date your vehicle license is due and vehicle make and model.
- Hover over buttons and links to see if the pop-up will take you to a genuine government (.govt.nz) website

Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.

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1305 days ago

Time to upskill or reskill?

Competenz

Since the start of the year, we've had more than 1,500 people sign-up to become apprentices. Some of them are re-skilling from one profession into a career they love. With skills shortages in key industries, employers are hiring and offering training through the fees-free apprenticeships … View moreSince the start of the year, we've had more than 1,500 people sign-up to become apprentices. Some of them are re-skilling from one profession into a career they love. With skills shortages in key industries, employers are hiring and offering training through the fees-free apprenticeships programme.

Sign-up with Competenz to find your apprenticeship.
Find out more

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1313 days ago

Learn how to recycle your steel cans

The Team from Auckland Council

Only steel food cans and spray cans are accepted for recycling in your kerbside bin. Always remember when recycling if in doubt, leave it out.

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