Mellons Bay, Auckland

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1227 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy

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

Dance Yourself Happy is an unstructured freestyle dance session. People of all age groups come along for the same reason - to move their bodies to uplifting music and to enhance their fitness and well-being.
Music guru Mari Pettersson, works her mojo to put-together an eclectic playlist of the best… View more
Dance Yourself Happy is an unstructured freestyle dance session. People of all age groups come along for the same reason - to move their bodies to uplifting music and to enhance their fitness and well-being.
Music guru Mari Pettersson, works her mojo to put-together an eclectic playlist of the best 70s-to-now dance music.
We guarantee you'll leave every Dance Yourself Happy session feeling gloriously exhilarated.
When: Thursday's 7pm -8pm
Where: All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick
Cost: FREE ENTRY
All welcome.

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1227 days ago

Adult Education: ESOL English for beginners

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

Adult Education: ESOL English for beginners.
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3 August 2021-9 September 2021 10.30am-12pm
Cost: $40 for entire course.

1227 days ago

International Chess Day

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

All most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of this wonderful pastime!

A game of strategy and wits, chess has long been considered to be the thinking game. From its early days in India to … View more
All most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of this wonderful pastime!

A game of strategy and wits, chess has long been considered to be the thinking game. From its early days in India to everywhere in the world today, chess is a wonderful game to play anytime, anywhere and with almost anyone.

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1227 days ago

Your own home minutes from work

Auckland Light Rail

Light rail will help open up new housing opportunities along the route.

Visit lightrail.co.nz to learn more and share your views.
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1227 days ago
1227 days ago

2021 Term 2 Brick 4 Kidz East Auckland Holiday Programme

Hong Li from Bricks 4 Kidz East Auckland

2021 Term 2 Bricks 4 Kidz Hippo Holiday Programme. All kids have fun!
Join Bricks 4 Kidz East Auckland Holiday Programme!
www.bricks4kidz.co.nz...

1227 days ago

More on Wine, Foodography and Winter Classes

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

For the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of … View moreFor the last few weeks I have been travelling around NZ running a series of Wine Tasting Competitions for the NZ Sommeliers and Wine Professionals for which I am chair. It's been fun putting together a selection of 40 classic wines and preparing sets of questions to test our teams of winelovers.

We have used Kahoot! which has been enormously successful as a electronic quiz platform in these Covid times. It adds the results instantly and takes away the risk of calculation errors plus the backend provides detailed analytics on who got the answers to how many seconds it took to answer correctly. We know that of the 24 teams the highest scores were 75% correct with over 8 teams achieved above 68% correct. I can see we will use this platform for sometime!

It seems that interest in wines and spirits programmes is also bounding upwards and we have had record enrolments for all our wine classes including WSET Wine and Spirit Education Trust from UK.

This week I had the results of the latest WSET Level 2 Certificate in Wine and with a class of 20 students, 60% gained distinction, a pass of over 85%. Exciting.

Our NZQA Certificate in NZ Wine Micro-Credential is also going for strength to strength and we are about to start offering Corporate & Team Building wine options so that you can get together a group of 8 people and we will run a private programme.

New Zealand wines are much more diverse that most people imagine and it's a great thrill to be able to share lesser-known wineries and underrated regions with our participants as they taste through the wine selection. For more information, email admin@foodandwine.co.nz.

Coming up we have the Winter Forage with Riki Bennett which provides an opportunity to explore our native flora along with innovation around urban hāngi kai-cookery techniques. The FOODOGRAPHY Dinner is back and this year our theme is a Midwinter Christmas Dinner. Both events are part of Auckland's Elemental Festival.

On Sunday 1st August, we host the NZ Sommelier of the Year Awards along with wine tasting events and a Gastronomic Dinner prepared by Chef Finn and our students.

Ngā mihi,
Celia Hay

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1234 days ago

Can Auckland Council manage the local pushback on big ideas?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the … View moreKia ora Neighbours, Several council projects have sparked vocal opposition in communities. Henderson's street trial, Onehunga's low-traffic neighbourhood and Western Springs forest. If the council can't reach a consensus on these, what happens when the big changes come? Read the story below:

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1229 days ago

Now Broadband

Eugene from Highland Park

I am trying to join ultra fibre 900 with NOW BROADBAND. Just wondering if anyone who has subscribed to now Ultra fibre, is their internet connection fast and how good is their service been? And also which WiFi mesh brand gives a good WiFi range for the whole house.?

1228 days ago

Vote for Beautification Trust in the Westpac Auckland Business Awards

Louise Beuvink from Beautification Trust

We're so excited to be nominated for the Westpac Auckland Business Awards People’s Choice Award! We need your help to win - it only takes a few seconds to vote ⚡
1. Click here: waba.awardsplatform.com...
2. Click the red 'Vote' button.
Thank you so much 💙💚

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1228 days ago
1228 days ago

Electric keyboard organ with drum machine rhythms, instrument sounds

Phil from Farm Cove

Electric keyboard organ - Baldwin Pro 222 - used by pro musician for 40 years, the instrument's age. It has instrument sound switches and rhythm pattern and style keys, like a drum machine. It's been a source of great entertainment for its owner/player and audiences for those four … View moreElectric keyboard organ - Baldwin Pro 222 - used by pro musician for 40 years, the instrument's age. It has instrument sound switches and rhythm pattern and style keys, like a drum machine. It's been a source of great entertainment for its owner/player and audiences for those four decades. The owner is sad to see it go, because it's been his career's choice of instrument tool. It's played thousands of gigs and would be of interest to a keyboard and organ enthusiast. It's the kind of organ that has traditionally been used in cinemas and theatres. It would also be of interest to an instrument collector, a recording studio and engineer, or electronics enthusiasts. The owner would like to get some money for it, but is equally happy for it just to go to a good home. You'll need some space. If you play keys, you'll be amazed what can be done with this band-in-one classic instrument.

Price: $300

1229 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene ColorShop

Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

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Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

Help us make a difference to the health of kiwi children.
Find your local Resene ColorShop
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1231 days ago

Xbox360stuff

Rochelle from Pakuranga Heights

Hi is anyone looking for xbox 360 stuff? Or the xbox360 its self I have a bundle to sell. Many thanks.

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