Royal Oak, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1675 days ago

How to keep your legs healthy

Vein and Laser Group

At Vein & Laser, we believe it's important to keep your legs healthy all year round.

Here are some tips we've put together below:

1. Keep your weight down
Obesity is linked with osteoarthritis (loss of cartilage in the joints), which commonly affects knees and hips. Carrying … View more
At Vein & Laser, we believe it's important to keep your legs healthy all year round.

Here are some tips we've put together below:

1. Keep your weight down
Obesity is linked with osteoarthritis (loss of cartilage in the joints), which commonly affects knees and hips. Carrying too much weight can also lead to varicose veins. Varicose veins are not life-threatening but they look unsightly and can be painful.

2. Walk
Exercise is very important for the health of your legs. Walking is an excellent way to tone the muscles in the leg, reduce body fat and improve circulation. Aim to walk 30-45 minutes daily, this can be done in bursts through the day.

3. Put your feet up
Standing or even sitting all day can lead to swollen legs and ankles.
Being inactive causes circulation problems. Normally when you walk, the blood is pumped back towards your heart and swelling is reduced. Putting your feet up for just ten minutes a day can help.

4. Check for changes in moles
The leg is a common area of the body in which malignant melanomas can develop. Be vigilant and check regularly for any changes in colour, size or shape of moles.
A yearly mole check with your GP is recommended.

5. Eat a healthy low-fat diet
Sometimes described as your 'second heart', your leg veins help pump blood back up to the heart. Nutritionally, the same rules apply for healthy leg vein circulation as for a healthy heart. Cut back on saturated fat and sugar, make sure you have enough fibre in your diet to maintain normal bowel motions.

Commencing from 28 April:
Call 09 410 0990 for online consultation and advice on available services in Coronavirus lockdown level 3.
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1675 days ago

Don’t flush wipes, keep workers safe.

Ministry For The Environment

You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their … View more
You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their bubble at risk as well.

Do your bit for workers and their whānau, and put your wet wipes in the bin.
Find out more

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1675 days ago

Need inspiration for your work station today?

The Team from Auckland Museum

We've created something so you get a Museum surprise every time you open up your Chrome browser.

Have a new item pop up from our vast collection of objects every time you open up a new window with our Chrome extension. There are beautiful landscapes like this one, toy cars, vintage soaps, … View more
We've created something so you get a Museum surprise every time you open up your Chrome browser.

Have a new item pop up from our vast collection of objects every time you open up a new window with our Chrome extension. There are beautiful landscapes like this one, toy cars, vintage soaps, exquisite vases, weird and wonderful animals, jewellery, ancient swords, botanical illustrations. You get something new every time!

While you can't visit our Musuem in the flesh right now, there's plenty of ways you can see the items we hold inside the Museum, online. To add the extension to your browser, and for more ways to explore our collections, visit:

www.aucklandmuseum.com...

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1675 days ago

NumberWorks'nWords are Online

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

We are now online!

With most of us staying home at the moment, we have adapted our tutoring to be online! Our lessons are taken over zoom with our awesome tutors and are already a great success!

We are taking enrolments for Term 2 now. To find out more about our lessons please call.

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1677 days ago

Tune In To Your Neighbourhood

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as … View more
Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as well as tunes you think your Neighbours will enjoy. Chuck in some taste-breakers, one-hit wonders or some good old Kiwi classics - it really doesn’t matter. So if you’re running out of ideas on things to do, why not a dance party?

Just remember: keep it PG, refrain from putting any songs in the mix that may cause offence to your Neighbours. You can find the playlist here.

Happy raving NZ!
Reach out

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1676 days ago

Luxury Care Suites at Eden

Oceania Healthcare

We understand that things are uncertain right now. If you would like to move into a safe and supportive environment that you can make your own, we are still taking admissions for our Care Suites at Eden.

Situated in the desirable Mt Eden Village, our Care Suites offer the ultimate combination of… View more
We understand that things are uncertain right now. If you would like to move into a safe and supportive environment that you can make your own, we are still taking admissions for our Care Suites at Eden.

Situated in the desirable Mt Eden Village, our Care Suites offer the ultimate combination of Rest Home and Hospital care with the creature comforts of home, including a cosy living area, stylish kitchenette and modern ensuite.

Give us a call to see how we can help.

Eden is located at 28 View Road, Mount Eden.
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1676 days ago

I'm here to serve you at all times

Dr Parmjeet Parmar MP

Dr Parmjeet Parmar
National List MP based in Roskill

I'm here to serve you at all times. My office is operating remotely. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.

For assistance;
096206707
E - parmjeet.parmar@national.org.nz

Funded by the Parliamentary Services. Authorised by … View more
Dr Parmjeet Parmar
National List MP based in Roskill

I'm here to serve you at all times. My office is operating remotely. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.

For assistance;
096206707
E - parmjeet.parmar@national.org.nz

Funded by the Parliamentary Services. Authorised by Parmjeet Parmar, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
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1683 days ago

Phone lines run hot for welfare assistance

The Team from Auckland Council

We have set up a food distribution centre at Spark Arena at the request of the government to help people needing assistance due to the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown. Around 3000 requests for food parcels have been received by our call centre in the first week of its operation.

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1677 days ago

Black poodle

Amit from Mount Roskill

Has anyone seen a black poodle. It ran away from neighbours house in Penney Avenue.

1677 days ago

Making the most of staying at home

The Team from Auckland Council

It isn’t easy when you and your whānau need to stay at home, but Auckland Council has plenty of great ideas and free resources to help you keep moving, connecting and learning. Find out more

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1682 days ago

Poll: Should your rates be frozen because of Covid-19?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, It's a tough one for many, the prospect of rates rising 3.5 per cent, in these uncertain times. It is easy to say "Freeze!" but that's not as simple as it sounds. What do you think? Read the story here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should your rates be frozen because of Covid-19?
  • 7.1% Rates should rise 3.5 pc but with easy help for those in need
    7.1% Complete
  • 83.3% Rates should be frozen for all ratepayers
    83.3% Complete
  • 9.6% Rates should rise, but by less that 3.5 pc, with help for those who need it
    9.6% Complete
3030 votes
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