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1304 days ago

Papakura's best kept secret

Chris Kentsley Reporter from Homed - Southern Homes

Have a look at this great looking property in popular Papakura

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1305 days ago

Finding Home - Runciman

Ole from Takanini

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......

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1305 days ago

Healthy Wholefood Cooking workshop with Jeremy from Revive Cafe

Kim from Papakura

Are you looking for some inspiration and help with your cooking? Do you want to use more plant-based wholefoods for your health?

Join us on Tuesday evening – May 4 – at 7.00pm to learn more. This time, Jeremy Dixon from the amazing Revive Cafe and author of nine recipe books, will be … View more
Are you looking for some inspiration and help with your cooking? Do you want to use more plant-based wholefoods for your health?

Join us on Tuesday evening – May 4 – at 7.00pm to learn more. This time, Jeremy Dixon from the amazing Revive Cafe and author of nine recipe books, will be demonstrating some tasty, quick and easy recipes – and you will get to taste them too… you don’t want to miss this one!

Jeremy will be demonstrating an assortment of recipes from a few of his recipe books, including:

- Blueberry Chia Seed Dessert
- Mexican Green Pepper Soup
- Green Vege Cakes w Smoky Aioli
- Tofu & Kumara Mingle w Green Dressing
- Cashew Milk

Come along to the Church Hall at Papakura SDA Church, 12 Alpha Street, Papakura for just $4.00 or join us on Zoom… email livingwellwithpapakurasda@gmail.com to get the link!

1306 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
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1310 days ago

Minister walks 5 km to raise funds for vandalised church: South Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

A minister is walking 5 km on Saturday to pay for repairs to his church after it was desecrated and set on fire by vandals.

At 8am, Reverend Vaituulala Ngahe will lead a team of staff and volunteers on the fundraising trek around Bruce Pullman Park in a bid to reopen Manurewa Methodist Parish.

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A minister is walking 5 km on Saturday to pay for repairs to his church after it was desecrated and set on fire by vandals.

At 8am, Reverend Vaituulala Ngahe will lead a team of staff and volunteers on the fundraising trek around Bruce Pullman Park in a bid to reopen Manurewa Methodist Parish.

The church, also known as Manurewa's Corner of Hope, has been closed for more than 8 months after arsonists wreaked damage not covered by insurance.

Funds raised through the walk will support unexpected council consenting and compliance costs from the repairs to the church and its community outreach facilities.

For the past 7 years, Reverend Vaituulala with local government agencies has been running a community meal drop-in on Tuesdays.

Since the church closure, the community meal has been run at Manurewa Anglican hall where all services and community groups are meeting.

*Go to givealittle.co.nz... for more information.

1306 days ago

1st Auckland Cavell Guide Unit Set to Celebrate Centenary

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such … View more
One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such as knot tying and marking arm slings.

Guests will be treated to afternoon tea and a birthday cake before photographs are taken of the girls.

The day will end with a singalong around the campfire.

The next day, a church parade will march through St Andrews Church, Epsom, where the unit has been meeting since 1921.

Parishioners are invited to a morning tea after the procession.

The unit, initially known as the St Andrew's Peace Scout Group, is believed to be the first guide company which has kept going since it was launched.

It all started when eighteen-year-old Mona Burgin wrote to the Dominion chief scout Colonel Cosgrove, a New Zealand Boer War veteran, asking about Girl Peace Scouts.

He arranged to meet her in Queen St, Auckland and wrote she would recognize him by the red flower in his buttonhole.

Soon after the meeting Burgin formed the troop on July 6.

Girl Peace Scouts wore khaki uniforms and the St Andrews troop wore a red open-ended tie.

In 1923, the Dominion Council became affiliated with the original Girls Guides Association in London.

*Former unit members can email cavellgirlguidesnz@gmail.com for details of the centenary.

1307 days ago

Shellfish ban at Cockle Bay begins

Neighbourly.co.nz

Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New … View more
Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New Zealand's manager inshore fisheries north, Jacob Hore, said that this ban was in place to help the population recover and will be reviewed after a period of three years.

"We use the best available science and information to determine if changes are required to management settings to ensure our fisheries remain sustainable. This information, along with feedback through public consultation, shaped our advice to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries on his decision to implement a full year-round closure at Cockle Bay/Tuwakamana," he said.

What you need to know:

- There is a ban on gathering any intertidal shellfish including cockles, green lipped mussels, oysters, crabs, limpets, starfish, periwinkles, whelks, barnacles, and snails.
- Signs have been updated and fisheries officers will be regularly patrolling the area.
- The closure will be reviewed after three years.

Fisheries NZ is encouraging beach-goers who see any suspicious activity to report it to 0800 4 POACHER (0800 47 62 24)

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1308 days ago

Garage Sale, Pukekohe Anglican Church

Cecily from Pukekohe

This Saturday, May 1, from 8am. Furniture, appliances, household items, toys, Op Shop. Huge clearout, great prices. In the Reid Anderson Hall in the complex behind the red-brick church (St Andrew's) on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe.

1308 days ago

We Say/You Say: Water Conservation

The Team from Community News

Hi Auckland,

What are your water-saving hacks?

Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.

Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the … View more
Hi Auckland,

What are your water-saving hacks?

Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.

Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the region’s storage lakes, and a new supply boost all eventuate as hoped.

Watercare said Aucklanders had significantly cut water use, and the biggest supply boost – another 50 million litres a day from the Waikato River – should be available from August.

Presently, Auckland's dams are 51.4 per cent full compared with an average of 76.6, and Auckland's water usage is more than 10 per cent lower than Watercare had estimated.

Share your saving tips below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.
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1308 days ago

Make sure you diary this date - 8th of May

Papakura Business Association

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 more
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 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.
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1309 days ago

Garage Sale, Pukekohe Anglican Church

Cecily from Pukekohe

8am this Saturday, May 1. Furniture, appliances, household items, toys, Op Shop. Huge clearout, great prices. Behind St Andrew's Anglican Church, on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe.

1310 days ago

Pavlova roulade & baked Cheesecake

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

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.

1308 days ago

BRUCE PULMAN PARK GYMNASTICS PROGRAMMES

Marketing & Events Co-ordinator from Bruce Pulman Park

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 👏🏼

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1308 days ago

Finding Home - Runciman

Ole from Takanini

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...

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1309 days ago

Mother's Day Gifts available now in-store and online

Paddock to Pantry

Anyone that's been in our store knows about our Gift Cart - you can't miss it! It's had it's Mother's Day makeover and we think it's looking fabulous 💕

Spot something you like? Pop into store and our wonderful team will gift wrap it for you, or checkout our range … View more
Anyone that's been in our store knows about our Gift Cart - you can't miss it! It's had it's Mother's Day makeover and we think it's looking fabulous 💕

Spot something you like? Pop into store and our wonderful team will gift wrap it for you, or checkout our range online at www.paddocktopantry.co.nz...

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