Northcross, Auckland

1917 days ago

FREE COURSE: Learn to live well with diabetes, Albany

Heath Carle from Comprehensive Care

Learn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse

Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Venue: Comprehensive Care, Building A, 42 Tawa Drive, Albany

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Learn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse

Date: Thursday 15 August
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Venue: Comprehensive Care, Building A, 42 Tawa Drive, Albany

Bookings are essential. You are welcome to bring a support person.
Contact us on 09 448 0019 or DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz to book.

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1917 days ago

FREE COURSE: Learn to live well with diabetes, Birkdale

Heath Carle from Comprehensive Care

Learn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse

Date: Saturday 10 August
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Venue: Birkdale Community House, 134 Birkdale Road, Birkdale

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Learn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse

Date: Saturday 10 August
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Venue: Birkdale Community House, 134 Birkdale Road, Birkdale

Bookings are essential. You are welcome to bring a support person.
Contact us on 09 448 0019 or DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz to book.

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1917 days ago

FREE COURSE: Learn to live well with diabetes, West Auckland (Ranui)

Heath Carle from Comprehensive Care

Learn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse
* Attendees will be given a bag of fresh fruit and vegetables on completion of the course

Date: Thursday 1 August
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Learn to live well with diabetes
* FREE course for people with type 2 diabetes
* Learn how to better manage diabetes to live a healthier life
* Led by a dietitian and registered nurse
* Attendees will be given a bag of fresh fruit and vegetables on completion of the course

Date: Thursday 1 August
Time: 9.15am - 3.30pm
Venue: Ranui Community Centre

Bookings are essential. You are welcome to bring a support person.
Contact us on 09 448 0019 or DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz to book.

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1917 days ago

Aucklanders hit with another petrol tax increase

Neighbourly.co.nz

Petrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.

The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our … View more
Petrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.

The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our cities and regions to thrive, and save lives".
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1917 days ago

Imagine finding you're (possibly) in the path of a future highway ...

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi Neighbours, If you've wondered what it is like to find your home is in the (possibly, possibly not) path of a future highway, read the story below for my experience of getting that letter.

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1917 days ago

Poll: Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say… View more
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.

To read more, click here

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Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?
  • 70.4% Yes, of course it should!
    70.4% Complete
  • 15.6% No, absolutely not.
    15.6% Complete
  • 14% I'm not bothered either way.
    14% Complete
1515 votes
1919 days ago

Raf Coffee: a coffee drink from Russia

Olga from Albany

One customer called Rafael asked a barista to make some special coffee for him. The baristas from Moscow created a coffee drink with cream and vanilla sugar. So the drink was named after him. The main feature of raf coffee is that cream is whipped together with espresso and sugar, so the drink … View moreOne customer called Rafael asked a barista to make some special coffee for him. The baristas from Moscow created a coffee drink with cream and vanilla sugar. So the drink was named after him. The main feature of raf coffee is that cream is whipped together with espresso and sugar, so the drink becomes thick and tender. And taste remind the the melted ice cream.

1917 days ago

Your enrolment update pack is coming

Electoral Commission

Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.

Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
Find out more

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1917 days ago

When she rises, we all rise

The Team from Women of Influence

Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
Find out more

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1917 days ago

A Weekend workshop with Lifestyle Medicine Expert and Cancer Survivor

Zac from Albany

Hey Neighbours! So pleased to announce this event. Dr Patterson and myself have been planning this workshop for over a year now. We are delivering a workshop that combines mindfulness and meditation, with leading nutrition, lifestyle and health sciences for optimal well-being and happiness. Dr … View moreHey Neighbours! So pleased to announce this event. Dr Patterson and myself have been planning this workshop for over a year now. We are delivering a workshop that combines mindfulness and meditation, with leading nutrition, lifestyle and health sciences for optimal well-being and happiness. Dr Patterson is a top anti ageing legend, chiropractor, author, and terminal cancer survivor with so many incredible gifts to share in this space. Most degenerative diseases can be prevented with the right lifestyle practices. This weekend will include the latest research from Harvard Medical School, and others, that provides evidence for this. Any questions let me know? There is a flyer attached.

1918 days ago

Brow tattooing/Grooming/Shaping

Sepi from Browns Bay

August is around the corner
Get in touch if you want your eyebrows groomed, shaped and tattooed

For Touch ups?
If your tattoo has healed and doesn’t look quite right, or you have an older tattoo that has faded over time, you might need to get it touched up. The price of a touch up will vary … View more
August is around the corner
Get in touch if you want your eyebrows groomed, shaped and tattooed

For Touch ups?
If your tattoo has healed and doesn’t look quite right, or you have an older tattoo that has faded over time, you might need to get it touched up. The price of a touch up will vary quite a bit depending on the size and complexity of the original tattoo and the amount of work required to fix it.

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1918 days ago

Toddler battling rare childhood cancer that affects just five Kiwis a year

Danielle Clent Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, Birkenhead resident Louie Bell has been diagnosed with an aggressive and rare cancer that only affects about five New Zealand children every year. Treatment for his condition could end up costing $345,000.
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1918 days ago

We rise by lifting others

Dementia Auckland

We’re getting ready for our Countdown Collection Appeal.

We need volunteers to join us and collect essential funds for carer education and support programmes. A diagnosis of dementia is not just a diagnosis of an individual it’s of an entire family.

Dementia Auckland provides FREE … View more
We’re getting ready for our Countdown Collection Appeal.

We need volunteers to join us and collect essential funds for carer education and support programmes. A diagnosis of dementia is not just a diagnosis of an individual it’s of an entire family.

Dementia Auckland provides FREE services supporting the community and those who are in a support role caring for someone with dementia.

A carer is a hero that bravely walks beside someone with dementia, these funds support those taking care of others.
Time: 10am – 6pm
Shifts: 2 Hours

Auckland Wide (North, East, South, Central, Waiheke, Rodney, West)
Register now!

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1920 days ago

Headbutting and throat grabbing during weekend football match

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours. Five players from Manukau United and three from North Shore United were given red cards for violent conduct during their Northern Regional Football League match on Saturday. A match report stated the violent conduct included headbutting, throat grabbing, striking with excessive force… View moreHi neighbours. Five players from Manukau United and three from North Shore United were given red cards for violent conduct during their Northern Regional Football League match on Saturday. A match report stated the violent conduct included headbutting, throat grabbing, striking with excessive force and referred to the incident as "an all in brawl". The match was abandoned and a referee report is pending.
Are we too quick to become aggressive in sports games? Are we becoming sore losers? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.
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