Huapai - Kumeu, Kumeu

1621 days ago

Wildlife selfie safari at the museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

The school holidays are fast approaching and now that we're in Level 1 we've got an action-packed programme for you and your family to enjoy.

Whether you'd like to discover wildlife in the Museum with our Wildlife Selfie Safari, look at stunning images from the … View more
The school holidays are fast approaching and now that we're in Level 1 we've got an action-packed programme for you and your family to enjoy.

Whether you'd like to discover wildlife in the Museum with our Wildlife Selfie Safari, look at stunning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition or get creative by making paper stars to add to our Matariki mural, come and spend the holidays with us!
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1621 days ago

#AotearoaOfKindness: Mobilising the kindness DNA

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View more
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.

Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:

• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.

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1622 days ago

Poll: How do you fold your towels?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View more
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?

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How do you fold your towels?
  • 34.4% Basic - Fold in half three times
    34.4% Complete
  • 39.9% Plush - Fold towards the centre, then in thirds
    39.9% Complete
  • 16.4% Rolled - No folds allowed
    16.4% Complete
  • 9.4% None of the above
    9.4% Complete
1515 votes
1622 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

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National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.

#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness

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1622 days ago

Last chance to join the fun and be an EARLY BIRD!

The Team from

We know lots of plans have been cancelled this year, but we have one that hasn’t - SPCA’s Jump the Rescue!

It’s so easy to sign up and this is your last chance to get the early bird rate.

Please set yourself a challenge, help a cause in desperate need of your help, and sign up today!

The … View more
We know lots of plans have been cancelled this year, but we have one that hasn’t - SPCA’s Jump the Rescue!

It’s so easy to sign up and this is your last chance to get the early bird rate.

Please set yourself a challenge, help a cause in desperate need of your help, and sign up today!

The animals need you:

1. Simply sign up at www.spca.nz...

2. Share your fundraising page and ask family and friends to sponsor you

3. Raise $775 and you will skydive for free on Saturday, 1 August!

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1622 days ago

Thanks for everything

Rani Timoti from Helensville Citizens Advice Bureau

Celebrate the incredible contribution of volunteers around Aotearoa NZ through National Volunteer Week.
At Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), there are more than 2,000 amazing individuals, from all walks of life, who generously give their time to make a difference to people in their communities.
Our … View more
Celebrate the incredible contribution of volunteers around Aotearoa NZ through National Volunteer Week.
At Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), there are more than 2,000 amazing individuals, from all walks of life, who generously give their time to make a difference to people in their communities.
Our Helensville CAB volunteers help people to know and understand their rights and obligations, and how to use this information to get the best outcomes.
The contribution of volunteers nationally is immense - collectively over 260,000 voluntary hours each year!
Check out our website www.cab.org.nz... for information about how CAB can help you or to find out how you can get involved and give back.
Volunteers are the heart of our community. By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai! #NVW2018

1623 days ago

Put Bowel Screening on your ‘to-do’ list

Waitematā DHB

Want to do something positive for your health?

If you are 60 – 74 years of age, and live in the Waitematā DHB area, don’t forget about Bowel Screening at home.

It’s free, it takes five minutes and it may save your life.

You are sent a kit and you post it back – easy as!
To find … View more
Want to do something positive for your health?

If you are 60 – 74 years of age, and live in the Waitematā DHB area, don’t forget about Bowel Screening at home.

It’s free, it takes five minutes and it may save your life.

You are sent a kit and you post it back – easy as!
To find out more, call 0800 924 432, go to www.timetoscreen.nz, or talk to your doctor.
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1623 days ago

Award

Nicky Horsbrough - Harcourts Helensville

✨Very proud to receive this award
Gold Achievement Award - January to March 2020
Great to be a part of this awesome team! ✨💙

#thedifference #harcourts #betterinblue

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1623 days ago

Have you got an indoor jungle? You could be a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.

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1624 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
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1624 days ago

Hound dog high

Michael from Huapai - Kumeu

Hope to see some of you at the hobsonville markets on the 27th for dog and pets day

1624 days ago

Blessing for Fallen Hero

Margaret from Ezy Pezy - We do it all

Afternoon neighours, I have just returned from the blessing for Mathew Hunt. It was very heart felt and emotional for Mathews family, friends, colleges and friends he hadn't meet. We were all there to support his loved ones and each other. To our police force, I am proud of you and thank you … View moreAfternoon neighours, I have just returned from the blessing for Mathew Hunt. It was very heart felt and emotional for Mathews family, friends, colleges and friends he hadn't meet. We were all there to support his loved ones and each other. To our police force, I am proud of you and thank you so much for protecting us and putting your lives at risk everyday for us all. We have such a great loving and caring community and I'm so proud to be apart of it. It's just so sad for everyone involved. kia Kaha with Aroha Massey
From everyone at Ezy Pezy

1624 days ago

Blessing for Fallen Hero

Margaret from Ezy Pezy - We do it all

Afternoon neighours, I have just returned from the blessing for Mathew Hunt. It was very heart felt and emotional for Mathews family, friends, colleges and friends he hadn't meet yet. We were all there to support his loved ones and each other. To our police force, I am proud of you and thank … View moreAfternoon neighours, I have just returned from the blessing for Mathew Hunt. It was very heart felt and emotional for Mathews family, friends, colleges and friends he hadn't meet yet. We were all there to support his loved ones and each other. To our police force, I am proud of you and thank you so much for protecting us and putting your lives at risk everyday for us all. We have such a great loving and caring community and I'm so proud to be apart of it. It's just so sad for everyone involved. kia Kaha with Aroha Massey
From everyone at Ezy Pezy

1625 days ago

Inorganics Collections are back

The Team from Auckland Council

Inorganic collections were paused due to COVID19. But we are now resuming the service on 1 July 2020, so don’t delay book your inorganics collection today.

On your collection day, please check:
• There is no more than one cubic metre of material
• Items are easy to access … View more
Inorganic collections were paused due to COVID19. But we are now resuming the service on 1 July 2020, so don’t delay book your inorganics collection today.

On your collection day, please check:
• There is no more than one cubic metre of material
• Items are easy to access within the boundary of your property
• Items can be easily lifted by two people (less than 55kg)
• There are no hazardous items in your load.

It's as easy as that.

With your help, we can all participate to make Auckland zero waste to landfill by 2040.
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