Maraetai, Auckland

2572 days ago

Youth Advisory Group for education - did someone from your neighbourhood get in?

The Team from Ministry of Education

Today the Minister of Education announced the names of 12 young people aged 14-18 years, from across New Zealand to be part of his #YouthAdvisoryGroup for 2018.  It's a really fantastic opportunity for them to have their say about decisions that affect them and other young New … View moreToday the Minister of Education announced the names of 12 young people aged 14-18 years, from across New Zealand to be part of his #YouthAdvisoryGroup for 2018.  It's a really fantastic opportunity for them to have their say about decisions that affect them and other young New Zealanders.

Did someone from your neighbourhood get in?  Check out the link to find out.  Thanks to everyone who applied and remember, you can still register for the #OnlineYouthForum and have your say #MyEducationMyVoice

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2573 days ago

Free Santa Photo at Harvey Norman!

Harvey Norman

Hello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! … View moreHello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

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2573 days ago

Builders are hiring – are you ready?

Skills Update Training Institute Papakura Campus

If you are not doing well at school, unhappy in your current job or sitting at home jobless, here’s a tip – the building industry is hiring. The booming housing sector and the ongoing Christchurch rebuild are fueling demand for builders and carpenters, with employers across New Zealand … View moreIf you are not doing well at school, unhappy in your current job or sitting at home jobless, here’s a tip – the building industry is hiring. The booming housing sector and the ongoing Christchurch rebuild are fueling demand for builders and carpenters, with employers across New Zealand desperate for fresh talent.

Be among those who are taking the carpentry pathway to turn their life around. In fact, it is a measure of the government’s seriousness to dealing with the shortage of builders and carpenters that the carpentry course is FREE for those 16 years and older.

The programme will equip you with the right set of skills sought by the building and construction industry. You will learn about hand tools, power tools, fencing, decking, and health and safety. Training includes a period of valuable work experience and many of these placements become offers of work. Upon completion of the course, students achieve an NZQA accredited National Certificate in Building Construction and Allied Trade Skills — Level 2 and NCEA Level 1 and 2.

Skills Update Papakura branch has other courses like:
Welding, Security Level 2 and 3, Fitness and Exercise, Recreation and Sport, Barista and Hospitality, Warehouse Distribution and Fork Lift Operations and Forces Pre Entry. These courses are all aimed at NCEA Level 2, giving people the practical skills and the opportunity for a life-long career.

Skills Update, 15/17 Walters Road, Papakura. Phone 0800 00 0055 or visit our website.
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2573 days ago

Living Wage

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

I'm proud to lead a Council committed to paying a living wage to support our staff and their families.

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2573 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy

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

Dance Yourself Happy, put on another awesome session for our Manukau East community last night. For those who haven’t been along to our NO CHARGE dance-to-get-fit sessions, Dance Yourself Happy, is free-form. There are no instructors, no planned steps or moves, no choreography, no memorisation … View moreDance Yourself Happy, put on another awesome session for our Manukau East community last night. For those who haven’t been along to our NO CHARGE dance-to-get-fit sessions, Dance Yourself Happy, is free-form. There are no instructors, no planned steps or moves, no choreography, no memorisation required, no goals, no expected form or sequence. Our Dance Yourself Happy founder Mari Pettersson, pre-records a playlist of eclectic songs and music from a wide range of genres and different eras. You can be assured she chooses music that's very danceable, and lots of fun!
Dance Yourself Happy playlist for Wednesday,15 November 2017
1. Pump Up the Volume / M.A.R.R.S (1987)
2. The 1987 Flashback Medley Part 1 / Various Artists (1987)
3. DMC Mega Mix / Madonna (1983, 1984, 1990 & 1992 / 1997)
4. All Four Walls (feat. Vaults) / Gorgon City (2016)
5. Blue Monday / New Order (1983)
6. Blue Monday (2011 Matt Pop’s Red Tuesday Mix) / New Order (1983/2011)
7. 99 Red Balloons / Nena (1984)
8. Hungry Like the Wolf / Duran Duran (1982)
9. Thriller / Michael Jackson (1982)
10. Girls Just Want to Have Fun / Cyndi Lauper (1983)
11. Mr. Vain / Culture Beat (1996)
12. Feel the Beat / Darude (2001)
13. Played-A-Live / Safri Duo (2001)
14. This Is How We Do / Katy Perry (2013)
15. Hey Boy Hey Girl / Chemical Brothers (1999)
16. aNYway / Duck Sauce (2014)
17. Y.M.C.A. (Royal Gigolos Mix) / DJ Tyson vs. Village People (1978/2005)
18. Heya / Outcast (2003)

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2574 days ago

Auckland Bike Challenge 2018

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Entries are now open for the 2018 Auckland Bike Challenge. Register today at www.lovetoride.net...

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2574 days ago

Life changing adventure in China

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

From rickshaw rides to skipping in unison, a trip to China was an "enriching" experience for young East Auckland students.

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2574 days ago

Share Christmas Survival Tips, WIN great prizes!

SuperValue New Zealand

Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?

Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.

Spread a little joy by … View more
Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?

Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.

Spread a little joy by sharing a little advice. Simply share your top Christmas Survival Tip (or Tips!) with your neighbours and you could win a $100 SuperValue gift voucher. There’s 10 prizes up for grabs!
Share tips now

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2574 days ago

Come to NZ's first Pasifika Secondary School Info Evening

Pacific Advance Secondary School

Pacific Advance Secondary School is the first Pasifika Secondary School in Aotearoa and we are very excited to be enrolling year 9 and 10 students in 2018. We invite you to our Open Information Evening on Tuesday the 21st of November 2017 and dinner is provided.

If you are looking for a new … View more
Pacific Advance Secondary School is the first Pasifika Secondary School in Aotearoa and we are very excited to be enrolling year 9 and 10 students in 2018. We invite you to our Open Information Evening on Tuesday the 21st of November 2017 and dinner is provided.

If you are looking for a new school for your child (Year 9 -13) then come along to our Information Evening to find out more about this unique Pasifika Secondary School. We aim to provide blended learning, support and motivation that is community-based and involves one-on-one coaching.

Register now by emailing office@pass.school.nz or call our Admin Team on 0800 80 72 77. We look forward to seeing you there!
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2574 days ago

Movie Fundraiser - The Man Who Invented Christmas

The team from Red Cross Auckland

Red Cross invites you to fun night out at the movies. Get into the spirit of the upcoming season, with a night out with family and friends to see, "The Man Who Invented Christmas."
The story of journey that led to Charles Dickens' creation of "A Christmas Carol," a … View more
Red Cross invites you to fun night out at the movies. Get into the spirit of the upcoming season, with a night out with family and friends to see, "The Man Who Invented Christmas."
The story of journey that led to Charles Dickens' creation of "A Christmas Carol," a timeless tale that would redefine the holiday. It tells of the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol.

New Zealand Red Cross works in communities across Aotearoa and around the world to help improve the lives of vulnerable people. Whether it’s responding to disasters like the Kaikoura earthquakes and the Edgecumbe flooding, teaching life-saving skills to children, delivering a hot meal, supporting former refugees or providing a lift to hospital, our volunteers and members are doing good things in neighbourhoods around the country and overseas.

In Auckland:
- Average of 10,000 meals per month delivered throughout the region.
- Save a Mate Free First Aid Training for College around the drug and alcohol emergencies.
- Daily Free First Aid training to Auckland Primary Schools.
- Psychological First Aid Training.
- Pathway to Settlement and Employment Refugee programmes and now Driver’s Ed Mentoring programme for Former Refugee.

Contact: Robyn.Brady@redcross.org.nz or 09 260 4070.
Thank you and see you on the night!

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