Mangatawhiri - Maramarua, Mangatawhiri

1246 days ago

Age Concern freephone line 0800 65 2 105

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.


There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.

The majority of cases … View more
If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.


There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.

The majority of cases that Age Concerns work with involves older people living in their own homes. In most instances it is family members like adult children who perpetrate elder abuse or neglect.


Call 0800 65 2 105 to contact your nearest Age Concern

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1237 days ago

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

BPW Franklin Dinner meeting
Date: 28th July 2021 Time: 6.30 for 7pm – generally over by 9.30pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, 78 Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: $30 Prepayment is required, contact bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com for account number and please mention if you require a … View more
BPW Franklin Dinner meeting
Date: 28th July 2021 Time: 6.30 for 7pm – generally over by 9.30pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, 78 Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: $30 Prepayment is required, contact bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com for account number and please mention if you require a special diet. Booking for the dinner meeting has to be in to the secretary by 8pm on Sunday 25th. Ladies welcome.
Speaker : Jessica Finucane of Big Brothers Big Sisters. This organisation offers quality mentoring relationships for young people in New Zealand. Their mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of youth through professionally supported mentoring relationships. They provide tamariki (young kiwi kids) with a trained mentor. They match young people between the age of 6 and 12 years with a mentor until the young person turns 18. See bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz...

Incidentally - the NZ Defence Force has become a corporate member of BPW NZ (as well as signing up to the Women's Empowerment Principles www.weps.org.nz...) so any member of the NZ Army, Navy or Air Force will be warmly welcomed to our meetings as a member. The cost is as listed above for all coming to the meeting.

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1238 days ago

Targeted exercise can help fight cancer

The Prostate Cancer Foundation

Gavyn and the team at Growing Younger in Howick are excited to be working with the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ to launch Prost-FIT; a fitness class designed especially for men with prostate cancer.

The Growing Younger team is keen to invite men along to a Prost-FIT class to ‘give it a … View more
Gavyn and the team at Growing Younger in Howick are excited to be working with the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ to launch Prost-FIT; a fitness class designed especially for men with prostate cancer.

The Growing Younger team is keen to invite men along to a Prost-FIT class to ‘give it a go’.

The first class is free and, to quote Steve, a member of a Christchurch Prost-FIT class, “Prost-FIT has been fantastic for my general health and wellbeing. I look forward to the class and would recommend it highly to others who may be in the same situation as me.”

When: Tuesdays 6pm
Where: Growing Younger 18D Highland Park Drive, Pakuranga
Cost: $10 per class (funding available)

Questions? Give Gavyn a call - 0210 629 116.
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1238 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
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1238 days ago

Guinea Pig

Kelly from Pukekohe

Our Guinea pig has lost it's friend. We are looking for a single male who needs to be rehomed or we are happy for our Guinea pig to be rehomed. Either way he needs a new friend.

Free

1238 days ago

📢 The July-August issue of OurAuckland is out now

The Team from Auckland Council

🔍 We're taking an in-depth look at Auckland's revitalised downtown spaces.
📅 We're also sharing the biggest events taking place across our region
📰 and bringing you news and council updates from your local area.

ℹ️ Find out more here: bit.ly...

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1239 days ago

Do you know a greenfingered hero in your community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you … View moreNZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them now!

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1239 days ago

Half Price Pay Monthly plans!

Heathcotes

Looking to upgrade your phone? Join an eligible 2Degrees Pay Monthly plan with Heathcote Appliances this month and get 50% off for the first 3 months.*

Get unlimited calls & texts & choose between endless or carryover data. PLUS, all pay monthly plans come with a free data hour each day!… View more
Looking to upgrade your phone? Join an eligible 2Degrees Pay Monthly plan with Heathcote Appliances this month and get 50% off for the first 3 months.*

Get unlimited calls & texts & choose between endless or carryover data. PLUS, all pay monthly plans come with a free data hour each day!

Come and see us at one of our four Waikato stores to explore our huge range of models – including the latest from the big brands like Apple, Oppo & Samsung.
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1240 days ago

A ride to work every five minutes

Auckland Light Rail

Light rail will offer frequent, reliable travel and less reliance on cars to get around.

Visit lightrail.co.nz to learn more and share your views.
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1240 days ago

Ka pai Papakura

Auckland Council

Small scraps add up to a big difference. Using the food scraps bin a tiny bit will save you money on rubbish bin tags because you won’t have to put your bin out as often.

Together we can protect our land and waste nothing.
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1240 days ago

No barriers to learning

Competenz

"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”

When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more
"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”

When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.

Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here

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1240 days ago

No barriers to learning

Competenz

"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”

When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more
"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”

When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.

Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here

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1241 days ago

Push further, defy expectations!

No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
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1242 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car. Support your local business

Universal Auto Parts

Universal Auto Parts are back in business and as a local wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused cars. Nationwide Pickup. Call today 0800 333 317 or Text 021 303 903.

Cars Dead or Alive
Top cash paid for cars / trucks and also we sell parts fromm all … View more
Universal Auto Parts are back in business and as a local wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused cars. Nationwide Pickup. Call today 0800 333 317 or Text 021 303 903.

Cars Dead or Alive
Top cash paid for cars / trucks and also we sell parts fromm all makes & models at great price.

We pay upto $25000. Any cars, trucks & Buses dead or alive. Support your local buyer etc
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1243 days ago

Miniatuselrurnitute

Elizabeth from Pukekohe

I am interested in bu ying some furniliure a mini ato ure dollshous in if no as nyone has anything theywanttosell.

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