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Hi Neighbours! I support a charity which is evaluating their digital marketing. To do this they'd like more people to complete a brief survey. There are three questions to answer and you're entered in the draw to win a Fiskars PowerGear Bypass X Pruners worth $46.
It will take less … View moreHi Neighbours! I support a charity which is evaluating their digital marketing. To do this they'd like more people to complete a brief survey. There are three questions to answer and you're entered in the draw to win a Fiskars PowerGear Bypass X Pruners worth $46.
It will take less than a minute but your participation will make the world of difference to us... Hope you can help and feel free to share this with friends.
Here's the link: forms.gle...
UPDATE:
Sadly, due to Covid Level 3 restrictions on gatherings it's unfeasible to hold this event. All teams will be offered a refund, or they can chose to roll their registration over to the Raumati (Summer) series- 19/1-23/2. Team skips will re ceive an email withmore information.
We will … View moreUPDATE:
Sadly, due to Covid Level 3 restrictions on gatherings it's unfeasible to hold this event. All teams will be offered a refund, or they can chose to roll their registration over to the Raumati (Summer) series- 19/1-23/2. Team skips will re ceive an email withmore information.
We will continue to look for opportunities for a limited, or even one-night, tournament before Christmas and all registrants will get advance notice.
Stay well, get vaccinated if you're able, me ka kite ano
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Get ready for one of the highlights of your summer!
The music will be pumping, food and drink flowing, and competition fierce for Rocky Nook Bowls's 2021 Twilight Bowls3Five Koanga (Spring) series, sponsored by Harcourts Twentythree.
Kick-start your weekend with a couple of friends or whanau (teams can have unlimited subs) in beautiful Fowlds Park, Mt Albert. All skill levels and experience are encouraged- it's all just friendly competition... until it gets serious 🙂
Drinks will be available to purchase from the AIS bar and this year we have a range of food trucks!
Spectators and cheerleaders are encouraged, and there'll be weekly prizes of 3x double passes to The Classic comedy club for top teams as well as spot prizes throughout the tournament thanks to Bowls NZ.
The final night prizegiving will include a meals for each team (additional can be purchased) along with prizes and a trophy.
Registration fee: $150 per team (includes prize-giving dinner)
The COMPETITION
- Six week season starting Thursday 21st October through to 25th November (with rain delay hold of 2nd Dec).
- 6pm for 6:30pm start
- Teams of 3- Lead, Second and Skip in that order- with substitutions permitted (we know it's hard for everyone to commit to 6 weeks).
- Matching uniforms encouraged!
- Bowls can be supplied by the club or own bowls may be used.
- Winners Trophy and weekly prizes
The FORMAT
- Two bowl triples - 3 players each deliver two bowls, per end.
Full rules at: www.rockynookbowls.nz...
REGISTRATION: forms.gle...
- MUST CLOSE 5pm MONDAY 18th October
Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.
A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View moreMobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.
A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.
What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?
Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!
Hi neighbours, Auckland Zoo has lions again!
On Tuesday, it welcomed three young lionesses from Australia.
The zoo said twin sisters Aziza and Kibibi and half-sister Ilola – all four years old – have come from Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Victoria.
Auckland Zoo is currently closed … View moreHi neighbours, Auckland Zoo has lions again!
On Tuesday, it welcomed three young lionesses from Australia.
The zoo said twin sisters Aziza and Kibibi and half-sister Ilola – all four years old – have come from Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Victoria.
Auckland Zoo is currently closed because of Covid-19 alert level 4, but once it reopens, the lions will be ready and waiting to see visitors.
Will you be booking in a visit to the zoo to see these new lions once restrictions ease?
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Hi, I am needing one large tub of clean soil. I have the tub and spade 🙂. Any suggestions where I could access this, observing the current lockdown? I am in Morningside. Thank you
If you managed to do any Spring Cleaning clear-outs during lockdown, we are pleased to announce we can safely start accepting your donated goods at our SPCA Op Shops again (except for Auckland) now we are in Alert Level 2.
When you shop or donate with us, not only are you shopping sustainably by … View moreIf you managed to do any Spring Cleaning clear-outs during lockdown, we are pleased to announce we can safely start accepting your donated goods at our SPCA Op Shops again (except for Auckland) now we are in Alert Level 2.
When you shop or donate with us, not only are you shopping sustainably by buying secondhand, but the money you spend in store contributes to helping New Zealand’s abandoned, abused and neglected animals, so you can feel good while you shop!
Find your nearest Op Shop, get contact details and check opening hours at www.spca.nz...
Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:
Mt Eden residents have been advised to have a one-off covid test......Gavin Lobo Health are available @ 337 Dominion Road. Call 09 6315305
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Hi parents and caregivers. As the Government prepares to announce a possible change in Auckland's Alert Level, is there a known National School standard that outlines any mandatory requirements for returning students?
Has your school advised as yet and if so, what mandatory requirements would… View moreHi parents and caregivers. As the Government prepares to announce a possible change in Auckland's Alert Level, is there a known National School standard that outlines any mandatory requirements for returning students?
Has your school advised as yet and if so, what mandatory requirements would you agree to, to send your children and what would keep you from doing so? If your child can wear a mask, have you got any recommendations? Thank you for your comments.
Auckland’s city business district has lost $80 million over the latest lockdown.
Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck is calling on the government to consider ‘Covid Loans’.
“We’re keen to see innovative ideas to support businesses and not load the country up with more debt … View moreAuckland’s city business district has lost $80 million over the latest lockdown.
Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck is calling on the government to consider ‘Covid Loans’.
“We’re keen to see innovative ideas to support businesses and not load the country up with more debt than necessary,” she said.
“Many people have told us they have not had good access to capital and ‘Covid Loans’ could be a solution that could be implemented using existing arrangements.”
’Covid Loans’ would allow businesses to access funding with much more manageable repayment options, similar to student loans,
Do you support ‘Covid Loans’ for businesses impacted by the lockdown?
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Are you … View moreIt's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.
For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.
Ngā manaakitanga!
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