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1679 days ago

Small business owners - we have a gift for you!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To show our appreciation for those running small business in our communities, we are giving away our 3 month Premium Business Listings for FREE*.

Usually $150, your Premium Listing enables you to stay visible and connected to those around your business. Let your neighbours know how you're… View more
To show our appreciation for those running small business in our communities, we are giving away our 3 month Premium Business Listings for FREE*.

Usually $150, your Premium Listing enables you to stay visible and connected to those around your business. Let your neighbours know how you're operating in Alert Level 3, share tips and tricks unique to your industry, send a few shoutouts - or share how your community can support you at this time.

There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Grab a FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now. (Feel free to share the news with your fellow small business owners too!)

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1680 days ago

Recipe: ANZAC Biscuits

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

ANZAC biscuits have a special place in the hearts of Kiwis and Aussies.

In the baking module for Level 3 cooks, we always make this classic kiwi cookie - the ANZAC biscuit which commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in World War 1 and subsequent wars.
Why not make your own, … View more
ANZAC biscuits have a special place in the hearts of Kiwis and Aussies.

In the baking module for Level 3 cooks, we always make this classic kiwi cookie - the ANZAC biscuit which commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in World War 1 and subsequent wars.
Why not make your own, this ANZAC Day. The photo below is from our Cookery Student Henry, cooked at his home.

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1683 days ago

Forgive to Live

Ole from Takanini

Every one of us has a story – a hurtful event perpetrated by someone who mattered in our lives. Groundbreaking research by Dr Dick Tibbits revealed that a failure to forgive creates an inner anger, disturbing our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

This online course will show you, … View more
Every one of us has a story – a hurtful event perpetrated by someone who mattered in our lives. Groundbreaking research by Dr Dick Tibbits revealed that a failure to forgive creates an inner anger, disturbing our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

This online course will show you, insight by insight, step by step as Dr Dick Tibbits demonstrates, how forgiveness can literally save your life.
Learn more here: www.hopechannel.com...

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1689 days ago

When level 3 comes in

Darcy from

On level 3 I can strat gardening and lawns work again once government remove level 4 if your after gardening work and in Auckland south or west or north shore or pass papakura with big job s only i we can do your jobs i have a team off two others helping me have a add on treat me and grab one with … View moreOn level 3 I can strat gardening and lawns work again once government remove level 4 if your after gardening work and in Auckland south or west or north shore or pass papakura with big job s only i we can do your jobs i have a team off two others helping me have a add on treat me and grab one with hours we can do they stared from 2 hours 3 hours 6 hours and now 8 hours or we qoue jobs too but no face to face contact 2 meters apart please keep in mind I have a back oder off jobs but still more can be book in

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1680 days ago

Hope Church Saturday Morning at 11am

Ole from Takanini

Catching Hope in the Face of Loss

Saying goodbye to loved ones is never easy. But what if losing people could be transformed into something better? Join us this week as we look at how Jesus deals with death, and promises an amazing outcome!

Tune in on Saturday morning at 11am to Hope Channel… View more
Catching Hope in the Face of Loss

Saying goodbye to loved ones is never easy. But what if losing people could be transformed into something better? Join us this week as we look at how Jesus deals with death, and promises an amazing outcome!

Tune in on Saturday morning at 11am to Hope Channel - Freeview Channel 27 and SKY Channel 204 or watch on-line at www.hopechannel.nz...

See the trailer here: www.facebook.com...

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1680 days ago

Stories from the ANZACs

ANZAC Day will be marked a little differently this year. We’ll be warm and cosy at home and The Last Post won’t start until you press play. But one thing will be the same – remembrance.

To help us remember those who served and understand what ‘to serve’ meant, … View more
ANZAC Day will be marked a little differently this year. We’ll be warm and cosy at home and The Last Post won’t start until you press play. But one thing will be the same – remembrance.

To help us remember those who served and understand what ‘to serve’ meant, Ryman recorded their ANZAC resident’s stories. Some are humorous, others are tragic and eye-opening, but they all offer insight into the courage, bravery, and determination required to serve.

What better way to remember than to read the memories of those who were there?
Learn more

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1680 days ago

Support Stuff’s local and national news teams

The Team Reporter from Stuff

For over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.  

Now there’s a … View more
For over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.  

Now there’s a new way you can support us: by making direct financial contributions to help power our news teams up and down the country. 

Make a contribution and you’ll help our journalists continue to do what they do best: provide our readers with trustworthy, accurate and reliable news.
Contribute here

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1681 days ago

The Origin of the Universe

Ole from Takanini

Our universe is filled with awesome wonders. There are billions of galaxies, each containing billions of stars.
The Origin of Universe explores origins and the two competing worldviews; the naturalistic worldview and the biblical worldview. Experts address several scientific challenges to the Big … View more
Our universe is filled with awesome wonders. There are billions of galaxies, each containing billions of stars.
The Origin of Universe explores origins and the two competing worldviews; the naturalistic worldview and the biblical worldview. Experts address several scientific challenges to the Big Bang, but also focus on the naturalistic view as a philosophy rather than just data.
Tune in tonight at 6:30pm to Hope Channel - Freeview Channel 27 or SKY Channel 204.

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1681 days ago

Police mirror PM's praise for Ōtāhuhu station cleaner Rose

Caroline Williams Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi neighbours. It's said that tough times bring out the best in humanity, and that is certainly the case when it comes to our essential workers.
Counties Manukau Police have sung the praises of one of their cleaners, Rose, two days after she received a special mention from Prime Minister … View more
Hi neighbours. It's said that tough times bring out the best in humanity, and that is certainly the case when it comes to our essential workers.
Counties Manukau Police have sung the praises of one of their cleaners, Rose, two days after she received a special mention from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for her work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rose has been working 13-hours days to keep the Ōtahuhu Police Station safe and clean.
"We really value Rose along with everyone else who come to work each day to look after us and enable us to work in our communities," police said on Facebook,
"Rose is a friend to everyone at Ōtāhuhu Station and we couldn't be more proud of her."
Who would you like to thank for their efforts during these trying times?

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1681 days ago

Attract birds into your garden

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Create a simple hanging bird feeder from a few pieces of plywood and a terracotta pot and saucer.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1683 days ago

310 Aucklanders trespassed from libraries between Jan 2016 and Feb 2020

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Stabbing staff with scissors, masturbating, being drunk and having sex are just some of the reasons why 310 people were booted and banned from Auckland Council libraries in the last four years.

The majority of the trespasses were for threatening behaviour (51), abusive behaviour (41), theft (33), … View more
Stabbing staff with scissors, masturbating, being drunk and having sex are just some of the reasons why 310 people were booted and banned from Auckland Council libraries in the last four years.

The majority of the trespasses were for threatening behaviour (51), abusive behaviour (41), theft (33), graffiti tagging (14) and intoxication (nine).

Five people were trespassed from several libraries for multiple offences or where serious types of offending posed significant risk to staff at other sites. Three people were banned from all libraries for offences listed in the article below.

Despite this, an Auckland Council spokeswoman said its libraries were safe and welcoming for Aucklanders wanting to connect, read and learn, and trespass notices were issued in "rare and isolated cases, with no evident patterns". Library staff were trained in conflict awareness.

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