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2351 days ago

Celebrate Matariki at WestCity!

WestCity Waitakere

Join the WestCity Explorers as we celebrate Matariki the Maori New Year!

Enjoy Kapa Haka performances by:
Henderson Primary school on Wednesday 13th June at 2pm
Western Heights Primary school on Friday 15th June at 2pm

Experience a highly interactive musical puppet show on Saturday 16th June at 11am:
Toro Pikopiko Puppet’s ‘Te Rerenga - The Flight’ features 80 ‘Flatsie’ puppets inspired from ancient cave drawings around the Timaru district. The show re-tells a Ngai Tahu legend about a Birdwoman called Pourangahua and her epic flight to Aotearoa, with the aid of Matariki stars and migrating whales. She flies from cave to cave, valley to valley, meeting a host of colourful characters including bats, creepy crawlies, Moa & Pouakai Eagles, all the while pursued by a bevy of bird hunters.

The hour-long show is performed in English, with some te reo maori waiata. It takes its audience back in time a thousand years, where they help animate a multitude of rock art characters. Children will learn about our amazing rock-art heritage while interacting with rock-art puppets throughout the show.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Entertainment on Sunday 17th June from 11am -2pm includes:
Face painting
Matariki craft centre

Where: WestCity Waitakere, Level 1, Centre Court, 7 Catherine Street, Henderson, Auckland

Phone: (09) 978 6700

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5 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.6% Yes
    85.6% Complete
  • 13.3% No
    13.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2030 votes
4 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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18 hours ago

Need Help with Moving a Bed

Mornay from Ranui

Hi Everyone. Is there someone that can help me move a queen size bed from East Auckland (Cockle Bay) to Ranui.