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Last November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more … View moreLast November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more relevant in the wake of COVID-19.
Click here to read our strategy and find out more about what we want to achieve and what needs to happen bit.ly...
MECOSS has a full line-up of community events happening from mid-week onwards. And there's still time to be involved!
Wednesday: -
LEADING COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WORKSHOP SERIES
25 November, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Managing staff and volunteers – people, … View moreMECOSS has a full line-up of community events happening from mid-week onwards. And there's still time to be involved!
Wednesday: -
LEADING COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WORKSHOP SERIES
25 November, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Managing staff and volunteers – people, process and practice is the first in our series of 10 x Leading Community Organisations workshop programme. Sandy Thompson from LEAD will explore with you how to make sure our staff and volunteers are being supported to be the best they can be and to be highly engaged in the work of your organisation. It includes coaching approaches, uncovering motivation and performance management.
Enrol in the entire programme or select one of more workshops to attend.
$100pp programme (includes10 x workshops) or
$10pp 1 x workshop
For more information about the series and to enrol please email admin@mecoss.org.nz
Thursday: -
MANUKAU EAST SHOPPING SHUTTLE
26 November, 9:00am – 2:00pm
MECOSS provides a low-cost, door-to-door transport service to Botany Town Centre or Pakuranga Plaza for people living in Auckland's, Manukau East who're restricted in their ability to access shopping centres. $10 includes morning pick-up, 2 hours of shopping, a free cup of coffee or tea and a chat before returned home early afternoon. For no extra, request a 'Companion Shopper' or 'Mobility Equipment', if assistance is needed.
To book please call 0800 632 677
Thursday: -
DANCE YOURSELF HAPPY – exercise in disguise
26 November, 8:00pm – 9:00pm at All Saints” Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick
We dim the lights, pump up the volume, and you dance for 60 minutes. Our music guru Mari Pettersson adds songs, both old and new, but she's also shaken up the entire list to reflect our evolving taste as well as the durability of some songs over others.
FREE entry.
All welcome.
Please note: This is the last session for 2020
Friday: -
BOTANY & FLAT BUSH & ORMISTON COMMUNITY NETWORKING MEETING
27 November, 1:30pm - 3:00pm at the Old Flat Bush School Hall,
Corner of Murphy's Road and Flat Bush Road, Flat Bush, Auckland
This meeting enables community organisations, social services providers, government agencies and the general public an opportunity to connect and network with each other, share information about their own activities and a platform to form collaborative working relationships within the Manukau East locality.
FREE to attend
To book a speaking spot please email admin@mecoss.org.nz
Take the scenic route this summer and enjoy exploring New Zealand at its best. With a myriad of accommodation all around our beautiful country, there is always a place you can #StayKiwi with us.
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He’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.
Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.
… View moreHe’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.
Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.
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Hi! I hope you've been having a great day,
I'm a CIE student at Macleans College going into year 13 next year.
From experience I know how difficult school can get, especially when you go into your senior years at college - it's always useful to get a head start in the holidays and… View moreHi! I hope you've been having a great day,
I'm a CIE student at Macleans College going into year 13 next year.
From experience I know how difficult school can get, especially when you go into your senior years at college - it's always useful to get a head start in the holidays and much better to work consistently throughout the year.
I'd like to offer my availability to tutor in the upcoming school holidays and throughout next year in Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Science), Mathematics and English.
I don't have my external grades from 2020 yet, but from my end of year mock exams I achieved;
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97 in AS Physics
95 in AS Chemistry
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For this I obtained the top grade in all my classes and top in the school for both Biology and Physics.
I achieved all A*'s in my IGCSEs (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Combined Science and English Language) and A's in both AS Biology and Mathematics.
I have in depth notes for all subjects and techniques I've found to be beneficial. I believe understanding the content you're learning well, even though it may take more time is much better than pure rote learning and memorisation. By being able to get all your questions answered as they arise, you'll be able to create fuller pictures of concepts in your mind.
Prices can be negotiated and I'm able to do flexible hours :)
Thank you and I hope to hear from you!
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New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!
Compost Collective workshops are held Auckland-wide. To find and book one near you visit compostcollective.org.nz/workshops There's lots to dig about composting.
Kids ask us for attention because they are learning how to navigate the world and build relationships - they need to be able to speak and be listened to so they can learn and grow. Challenge the #outdated rules - it’s time to shake off the old and reveal the new.
As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest.
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Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Brick Creations is the latest exhibition from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, exclusively at Auckland Museum from Thu 3 Dec 2020 until Sun … View moreDon’t miss the chance to explore a world where everything is simply... awesome!
Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Brick Creations is the latest exhibition from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, exclusively at Auckland Museum from Thu 3 Dec 2020 until Sun 28 Feb 2021.
The 37 models showcase some of the biggest, fastest and tallest things you can construct out of LEGO® bricks. You’ll see a 7.5m NASA rocket, a life-sized Harley Davidson, a 2.5m orca and much, much more. Tickets are on sale now. Free entry for Museum Members.
It's been a crazy year to say the least, and music & dancing have been a great remedy and pick-me-up on the road to recovery. Let's celebrate what we have achieved and forget everything for one more magical hour with non-stop hits & electronica from 80s, 90s, 00s & beyond. … View moreIt's been a crazy year to say the least, and music & dancing have been a great remedy and pick-me-up on the road to recovery. Let's celebrate what we have achieved and forget everything for one more magical hour with non-stop hits & electronica from 80s, 90s, 00s & beyond. FREE ENTRY.
LAST SESSION!
Thursday 26 November 2020 at 8–9pm
All Saints' Community Centre
30 Cook St., Howick
Thank Yous!
Thank you to Howick Local Board for enabling Dance Yourself Happy via MECOSS (Manukau East Council of Social Services). And of course a huge thank you to MECOSS, especially Lindsay Upton, for all your support with DYH. I truly appreciate it, and so do all the happy dancers :)
We will be seeking funding to run a winter season of Dance Yourself Happy in 2021. To keep up-to-date about the progress, go to DYH on Facebook and 'Like' the page: www.facebook.com...
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, house, synthpop, techno, Euro-disco, dance-pop, mashups, 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 you can, but they have to be under your supervision at all times and they should 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 the 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.
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...
An old free sofa. It is stable and works well. Just some surface fell off. Need to pick up. L152cm, W80cm.
If you are interested, please send text to 021 338158. Thanks.
Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two community networking platforms; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.
Both of these platforms enable community organisations, social … View moreManukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), facilitates two community networking platforms; the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.
Both of these platforms enable community organisations, social services providers, government agencies and the general public a forum to connect and network with each other, share information about their own activities and provide an opportunity to form collaborative working relationships within the Manukau East locality.
These meetings take place 11 times per year. The Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking meeting is held at Te Tuhi in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec and the Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meetings is held at the Old Flat Bush School Hall in Mar, May, Jul, Sept and Nov.
The meetings are scheduled to take place on a Friday between 1.30pm and 3:00pm, beginning with a 30 minute speaker presentation, followed by a round robin of 5 min introductions and ending with an opportunity to network over a light afternoon tea.
NEXT MEETING: Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting.
DAY & DATE: Friday, 27 November 2020
VENUE: Old Flat Bush School Hall
TIME: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
FREE to attend. All welcome
Dance Yourself Happy is a great way to exercise. As well as being fun, our sessions have many positive health benefits including having a tremendous impact on your overall flexibility, strength, endurance level, and emotional well-being.
We had a full house at last night's penultimate (second… View moreDance Yourself Happy is a great way to exercise. As well as being fun, our sessions have many positive health benefits including having a tremendous impact on your overall flexibility, strength, endurance level, and emotional well-being.
We had a full house at last night's penultimate (second to last) session for 2020.
Thank you to Mari Pettersson for putting last night's play list together:
1. Street Tuff (Robin Albers ‘The Indian’ Mix) / Double Trouble & The Rebel MC (1989)
2. Get On Up (Another Nice Rework Nudisco Everybody Get Up Edit By HP Vince) / Jazzy Dee (1992/2019)
3. Come and Get Your Love (Silver Nail Remix) / Redbone (2018)
4. Daddy Cool Anthem Megamashup by Paolo Monti / Various Artists (2013)
5. Ballroom Blitz / Sweet (1974)
6. Holiday Rap / MC Miker G & DJ Sven (1986)
7. Don’t You Want Me / Human League (1981)
8. Serenpidity / Tiki Taane (2019)
9. Funkytown / Pseudo Echo (1985)
10. Hold That Sucker Down / The O.T. Quartet (1994)
11. Hold that sucker down (Builds Like a Skyscraper Mix) / The O.T. Quartet (1994)
12. Melody of Love (Adelphi Music Factory ‘Time To Bring Peace’ Remix) / Hot Chip (2019)
13. Elektro Blue (Nufonic Mashup) / Various Artists (2015)
14. The Swingers / Counting The Beat (1982)
15. Another One Bites The Dust / Queen (1980)
16. Uptown Funk / Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars (2014)
17. Blurred Lines / Robin Thicke/T.I./Pharrell (2013)
18. Everybody Have Fun Tonight / Wang Chung (1986)
19. Doh Wah Diddy / Fun Factory (1995)
20. The Hucklebuck / Chubby Checker (1960)
21. Cha-Cha Slide (Hardino Mix) / DJ Casper (2000)
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