Zumba with Rob. 4 45pm Mondays Tahapa Crescent Hall Meadowbank
Are you ready to shake up your routine and have some fun? Do you want to burn calories, tone muscles, and boost your mood?
Then join us for Zumba with Rob, the ultimate dance-fitness party!
Zumba is more than just a workout. It’s a way to express yourself, connect with others, and discover new rhythms. You’ll learn moves from salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, and more. No dance experience required. Just follow Rob’s lead and enjoy the music.
But wait, there’s more! Zumba also has some unexpected benefits that you might not know about. Here are some of them:
Zumba can improve your brain function and memory. Dancing stimulates different parts of your brain and helps you learn new skills.
Zumba can reduce stress and anxiety. Dancing releases endorphins, the feel-good hormones that make you happy.
Zumba can boost your immune system and lower your blood pressure.
Dancing increases your heart rate and blood circulation, which helps your body fight off infections and diseases.
Zumba can make you more confident and attractive. Dancing improves your posture, balance, and coordination, which enhances your appearance and self-esteem.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and join us for Zumba with Rob every Monday at 4.45pm at Tahapa Crescent Hall Meadowbank.
It’s only a $10 investment in you per class.
Don’t miss this chance to have fun and get fit. See you on the dance floor!
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.1% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Harbour Bridge lane closure - protests
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. It has now passed through Kaitaia, Kawakawa, Whangārei, Dargaville and is passing through Auckland on Wednesday.
What you need to know today:
- The hīkoi is due to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge about 9.30am on Wednesday. Two northbound lanes will be closed at some point before the crossing, and remain closed during it.
- NZTA shared at 8:50am Wednesday:
'Curran St northbound on-ramp will be closed shortly, with two northbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge expected to close from approx 9.30am this morning. Allow extra time for likely delays through this area.'
- The hīkoi is expected to go across the Harbour Bridge, in a controlled fashion before marching through parts of the CBD towards Okahu Bay.
- Auckland commuters should expect traffic disruption in vicinity of both sides of the Harbour Bridge.
Stuff reporter Steve Kilgallon was at Stafford Park on the north side of the Harbour Bridge at 8.30am Wednesday and shared:
"I just walked through Stafford Park, where there’s about 400-500 people quietly assembled and more arriving; and about 20 police standing over near the motorway off ramp. Lot of Tino Rangatira flags in evidence, local streets very busy with parked cars."
Police have shared that they will respond accordingly to any issues that may arise along the route.