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Our third annual StreetFEST is back from 10 am to 2 pm!
There will be lots of community stalls, sustainable stalls, arts and crafts, sports clubs, emergency services, an amazing Mother’s Day raffle and family activities.
Live entertainment, bands, dancing and cultural performances from … View moreOur third annual StreetFEST is back from 10 am to 2 pm!
There will be lots of community stalls, sustainable stalls, arts and crafts, sports clubs, emergency services, an amazing Mother’s Day raffle and family activities.
Live entertainment, bands, dancing and cultural performances from local artists, schools and groups. With activities for the kids and adults, face painting, bouncy castle, clowns, the Kindergarten play truck and so much more, the kids are going to love this day.
Great deals and specials from our businesses in town. Located on the Great South Road and in Centre Court and into Broadway, it’s a free family fun day for you all to enjoy.
The rain save date is the 15th of May should the weather not be kind.
This event is put on by the Papakura Business Association in conjunction with the Papakura Local Board.
Saturday 12th June – Everybody loves a great Trivia Night! Join us with your family and friends for a fun evening.
Join us at The Gardens School hall in Manurewa for a night of fun and competitive quizzing hosted by the one and only quiz master Michael Murphy!
The funds that you help raise by … View moreSaturday 12th June – Everybody loves a great Trivia Night! Join us with your family and friends for a fun evening.
Join us at The Gardens School hall in Manurewa for a night of fun and competitive quizzing hosted by the one and only quiz master Michael Murphy!
The funds that you help raise by joining us will be used towards providing care for patients and their families travelling through the journey of terminal illness in your community.
Table of 8 $35pp available now www.hospice.co.nz...
Gymnastics Programme Registrations NOW OPEN 🤸🏻♀
🏟 Pulman Recreation Centre
🗓 3 May - 10 July
With plenty of programmes on offer there’s something for everyone 🤩 Head to our website to register or give us a call on 0800785626 👏🏼
This week Finding Home is at Manna Park, Runciman, a community of different ages, nationalities, and life experiences. Enid grew up in Peru, in a challenging environment but found peace at Manna Park. Meet Daren, Ole, John, Jerrick and the entire Floorball team and find out why they play sports … View moreThis week Finding Home is at Manna Park, Runciman, a community of different ages, nationalities, and life experiences. Enid grew up in Peru, in a challenging environment but found peace at Manna Park. Meet Daren, Ole, John, Jerrick and the entire Floorball team and find out why they play sports every week.
Manna Park is the place to meet those who love nature, enjoy sports games, go camping, create friendships and so much more.
Finding Home: Manna Park, SUNDAY at 8:20pm.
Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Live stream: www.hopechannel.nz...
Complete or full dentures also known as dental plates or false teeth is a device that is used to substitute your natural teeth when they have all been removed. At Dyverse Dentures, we believe a set of dentures should not only be functional, but it should also look natural and be individualised to … View moreComplete or full dentures also known as dental plates or false teeth is a device that is used to substitute your natural teeth when they have all been removed. At Dyverse Dentures, we believe a set of dentures should not only be functional, but it should also look natural and be individualised to your needs.
We offer full dentures for the upper arch, lower arch, or both. As each patient has specific requirements, we offer various types of treatment plans for complete denture patients. We provide free confidential consultation to determine what those requirements are and how to meet them.
Dentures manufactured in our labortory will bring back your smile, give you the ability to chew your food, as well as improve speech.
Are you moving, downsizing, or just tidying up? I am seeking old postcards and colectable china and other collectables. Travel to view, cash paid
contact John 021966674
Sweet at heart? Two classic desserts prepared by our Foundation cooks - A delicious twist on a classic Kiwi Pavlova, rolled up into a roulade and filled with Lemon curd cream. An authentic New York baked cheese cake with a garnish of strawberry compote.
Come visit us at NumberWorks'nWords for a free assessment of your child's English and maths to see if we are the perfect fit for you!
Te Puhinui Big Clean is next weekend! 💙💚 Get together with the community to help clean up the Puhinui Stream, from Totara Park down to the Manukau Harbour foreshore.
Bring the whole whānau, your friends, sports team, church group, work group or school class. There are family-friendly clean… View moreTe Puhinui Big Clean is next weekend! 💙💚 Get together with the community to help clean up the Puhinui Stream, from Totara Park down to the Manukau Harbour foreshore.
Bring the whole whānau, your friends, sports team, church group, work group or school class. There are family-friendly clean up sites, so everyone can take part. Afterwards, we'll celebrate with a free BBQ and entertainment at the Botanic Gardens.
RSVP at www.beautification.org.nz...
The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
Find out more info here: bit.ly...
Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland… View moreSunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland veterans and fallen soldiers with their letters to friends and loved ones back home.
Here are letters from Michael Menzies, a Prisoner of War in Japan, to his friend Norm Ryder:
6/5/45
Dear Norm,
Still existing and anticipating a speedy reunion.
Appreciate your kind thoughts and wishes.
I often have the Queen St blues and a perpetual Waitemata thirst and occasionally a nicotine fit.
Received three of your letters and am anxiously
awaiting for more.
Your Affectionate Pal
Snowy
Michael Menzies' letter to his relatives:
2/12/43
Dear Auntie Kate and Ange,
I received your very welcomed letter dated May 25th on Nov 25 th.
Although Jack has received a parcel from St Johns Association London and a very brief letter from Kathleen, this is the first I have received in twenty two long months.
I had given up all hope of getting mail so imagine the thrill it gave me.
There is only one thing I need Auntie and that is news, especially of Pat.
Please don’t keep it from me if anything has happened to him for that would only hurt me all the more.
I can’t help but think the worst has happened to him.
How is everyone in New Zealand?
I have made several radio broadcasts from here, did you hear any of them?
Of course I know you’ll understand when I tell you that our correspondence is limited in more ways than one.
Please don’t send money as you suggested, but a few packs of cigarettes, gum, and a photo would be very welcome.
Apart from a few attacks of asthma Jack is very well and sends his love to all.
I assure you Auntie that you have no need to worry so much over Jack or myself as we are both together which makes it much easier on me and under the circumstances the treatment is fair enough.
There are many things I want to ask you and tell you but unfortunately they will have to wait until peace has been restored once more to this mad world.
Well auntie I sincerely hope this letter finds you in the very best of health and
Along with it I send the seasons greetings and all my love.
Lots and lots of love.
Mick
Auckland Star Nov 1945 (2).PDF story about Menzies brothers as Prisoners of War.PDF Download View
Papakura is a friendly town located on the shore of the Pahurehure Inlet in South Auckland. Here you will meet Paul, who has lived for more than 50 years in Papakura and Jo, who recently move here from Gisborne. They both found warmth and love in this community while having faced hard times of … View morePapakura is a friendly town located on the shore of the Pahurehure Inlet in South Auckland. Here you will meet Paul, who has lived for more than 50 years in Papakura and Jo, who recently move here from Gisborne. They both found warmth and love in this community while having faced hard times of grief.
Also, meet Jeremy and Kim, who both are passionate about the healing powers of a plant-based diet and shares this with others.
Finding Home: Papakura, SUNDAY 25th April at 8:20pm.
Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Live stream: www.hopechannel.nz...
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the … View moreLooking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.
T&C's apply.
Coach Courtney Smith-Donnelly takes her coaching wisdom to the track and works with a female athlete who tries to overcome long odds and win a national title in the 800 meter run. Coach Donnelly's training methods and teachings about life both line up with the concept that in order to … View moreCoach Courtney Smith-Donnelly takes her coaching wisdom to the track and works with a female athlete who tries to overcome long odds and win a national title in the 800 meter run. Coach Donnelly's training methods and teachings about life both line up with the concept that in order to win...you first have to lose.
MOVIE: The Perfect Race, SATURDAY at 8:30pm.
Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Live stream: www.hopechannel.nz...
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