Piha - Karekare, Piha

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111 days ago

Winter Gardening

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View more
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.

Click read more for the full story.

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111 days ago

WEDNESDAY 17 JULY 2024 - FREE FRIENDSHIP CONCERTS - WORLD CHOIR GAMES

Julia from Henderson

kia ora whanau - friends & neighbours

Wednesday 17 July 2024 –
still TIME to enjoy, relish, savour this *feast* that is the World Choir Games

TODAY *FREE* concert - NEW LYNN COMMUNITY CENTER 11am
Please note this is NOT the same building as the Library – is however just around the … View more
kia ora whanau - friends & neighbours

Wednesday 17 July 2024 –
still TIME to enjoy, relish, savour this *feast* that is the World Choir Games

TODAY *FREE* concert - NEW LYNN COMMUNITY CENTER 11am
Please note this is NOT the same building as the Library – is however just around the corner
45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland 0600

not too late to enjoy - tickets still on sale - however these concerts below are *FREE* -

TODAY – Wednesday 17 July - TODAY (did i mention... *today*) *FREE*

please do come & support these international visitors - show them some love, some kiwi kindness, support & welcome - 11,000 people (60% of them young people) from 30 different countries

all ends this Saturday, 20 July 2024, with the Closing Ceremony at Spark Arena - so just THIS WEEK - to enjoy, *feast*


NEW LYNN COMMUNITY CENTER 11am
Please note this is NOT the same building as the Library – is however just around the corner
45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland 0600

Slight different format today – since there are SO MANY – all over Auckland

11am New Lynn Community Centre

11am Auckland Botanic Gardens
11am Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
11am MOTAT* – Museum of Transport and Technology, AVIATION HALL


12am Britomart Precinct

1pm Commercial Bay

2pm Auckland Botanic Gardens
3pm All Saints Church Howick
3pm Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
3pm MOTAT* – Museum of Transport and Technology, AVIATION HALL

4pm SkyCity*, Auckland Central

*Please note MOTAT & SkyCity require entry fee

MOTAT – entry *is* FREE for GOLD CARD membership
Overseas elders, students, children all $10, adults are $19 (family pass available)
– however this is entry to MOTAT itself – the concerts only last about an hour, so maybe a good school holiday day to see all the rest of MOTAT


each FREE concert only last for about an hour -(2 to 3 choirs performing 4 songs)

For a full list of friendship concerts, including which choir is performing on which days and at which venues, please see link below
static1.squarespace.com......
61 pages of FRIENDSHIP concerts alone....

check out these links for more (official) info on the 2024 World Choir Games, Auckland, 2024
www.facebook.com...
www.youtube.com...
www.instagram.com...

arohanui, Julia

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112 days ago

Remembering Elvis 47 years on

Jackie from Titirangi

The Memories of Elvis Fan Club invite you to join with us in Remembering Elvis. Our entertainer is our lovable and talented Johnny Angel. Henderson RSA 10th August from 7.30pm. Tickets are $20 cash at door or buy at HRSA or reserve call Jackie 0274901126. Bring your dancing shoes and your smile. … View moreThe Memories of Elvis Fan Club invite you to join with us in Remembering Elvis. Our entertainer is our lovable and talented Johnny Angel. Henderson RSA 10th August from 7.30pm. Tickets are $20 cash at door or buy at HRSA or reserve call Jackie 0274901126. Bring your dancing shoes and your smile. See you there.

112 days ago

World Choir Games - *FREE* Friendship Concerts, Tuesday 16 July - TODAY

Julia from Henderson

kia ora whanau - friends & neighbours

Week ONE of the World Choir Games has ended - WEEK TWO begins - all ends this Saturday, 20 July 2024, with the Closing Ceremony at Spark Arena - only half way through - still TIME to enjoy, relish, savour this *feast*

not too late to enjoy - tickets… View more
kia ora whanau - friends & neighbours

Week ONE of the World Choir Games has ended - WEEK TWO begins - all ends this Saturday, 20 July 2024, with the Closing Ceremony at Spark Arena - only half way through - still TIME to enjoy, relish, savour this *feast*

not too late to enjoy - tickets still on sale - however these concerts below are *FREE* - TODAY - Tuesday 16 July - TODAY (did i mention... *today*) *FREE*

please do come & support these international visitors - show them some love, some kiwi kindness, support & welcome - 11,000 people (60% of them young people) from 30 different countries -

WORLD CHOIR GAMES
FREE FRIENDSHIP CONCERTS
TUESDAY 16 JULY 2024

Auckland Botanic Gardens – 11am

Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku – 11am

Britomart Precinct – 12:00pm

Auckland War Memorial Museum - Tāmaki Paenga Hira- 6:30pm

each FREE concert only last for about an hour - full details attached

For a full list of friendship concerts, including which choir is performing on which days and at which venues, please see link below

static1.squarespace.com...

61 pages of FRIENDSHIP concerts alone....

check out these links for more (official) info on the 2024 World Choir Games, Auckland, 2024

www.facebook.com...
www.youtube.com...
www.instagram.com...


sorry such late notice - been sick - advance notice for Wed - New Lynn Friendship Concert

Wednesday 17 July 2024 - NEW LYNN COMMUNITY CENTER 11am

11:00
17.07.2024
New Lynn Community Centre

Takapuna Grammar School Chorale
Belmont, Auckland, New Zealand

ByeZoo Choir
Beijing, China

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112 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
Find out more

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112 days ago

Grab yourself a bargain

South Auckland Ford

Check out South Auckland Motors Manukau UTE Sale. Some even below cost so grab yourself a bargain!

Every UTE sold comes with at least 3,000km RUC, One Year Rego, Fresh WOF and a Full Tank of Diesel.
Find out more

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120 days ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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113 days ago

Fruit Tree Pruning & Care Workshop - Sat 27th July 0930

Jane from Muriwai

If you missed the event held earlier this month this is a second opportunity to attend this extremely popular 2 hour workshop; where you will learn all basics about the above topic.

Ticket price includes entry into the Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens.

Booking is definitely recommended as this… View more
If you missed the event held earlier this month this is a second opportunity to attend this extremely popular 2 hour workshop; where you will learn all basics about the above topic.

Ticket price includes entry into the Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens.

Booking is definitely recommended as this event is very popular and numbers are limited.

Please see the attached pdf for further details.

Fruit Tree Pruning & Care V2 - 2024.pdf Download View

113 days ago

High winds on Harbour Bridge

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZTA Waka Kotahi has shared an important message about the Harbour Bridge.

What you need to know:
- MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the Auckland region.
- Wind warning on Auckland Harbour Bridge today with strong wind gusts from now until early afternoon (approximately 1pm).
View more
NZTA Waka Kotahi has shared an important message about the Harbour Bridge.

What you need to know:
- MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the Auckland region.
- Wind warning on Auckland Harbour Bridge today with strong wind gusts from now until early afternoon (approximately 1pm).
- In preparation the lanes on the Harbour Bridge will be in 4 x 4 formation mid morning, and remain in place until the warning has been lifted.
- There will be speed and lane restrictions in place. Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate lane closures or full closures (depending on wind thresholds) and reduced speeds, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge.
- Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge today and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18. NZTA recommends motorists use the western ring route where possible.

NZTA thanks road users for their patience and understanding. You can keep up to date with traffic updates here.

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113 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
Find out more

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114 days ago

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View more
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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117 days ago

LED bulbs

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

It's of various manufacturers
Can deliver and replace/install it for you as well

Negotiable

117 days ago

Underwear organizer

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

This Underwear Organizer is good for organizing your lingerie, socks, underwear when you finish laundry and easy to access them while you need it.

FEATURES:

* Helps keep items neatly contained, sorted, and organized for easy viewing and access

* Includes 4 bins: 6-cell bin (for scarves, ties), … View more
This Underwear Organizer is good for organizing your lingerie, socks, underwear when you finish laundry and easy to access them while you need it.

FEATURES:

* Helps keep items neatly contained, sorted, and organized for easy viewing and access

* Includes 4 bins: 6-cell bin (for scarves, ties), an 8-cell bin (for underwear, briefs, ties), a 7-cell bin (for bras), and a 24-cell bin (for socks)

* Foldable design, can be folded up into a lightweight, compact size

* Made from Non-woven fabric which is breathable; lining panels are made from cardboard

SPECIFICATIONS:

* Condition: Brand New

* Material: Non-woven Fabric

* Color: Grey

* 6-cell bin Size: Approx. 33 x 16 x 10cm(L x W x H)

* 8-cell bin Size: Approx. 32 x 16 x 10cm(L x W x H)

* 7-cell bin Size: Approx. 28 x 32 x 10cm(L x W x H)

* 24-cell bin Size: Approx. 32 x 32 x 10cm(L x W x H)

* Package Size: Approx. 30 x 11 x 6cm(L x W x H)

* Gross Weight: Approx. 0.537kg

Negotiable

117 days ago

Piano dancing mat and various Toys for kids

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

As you can see in photos let me know which one you are after or taking ng whole lot

Negotiable

117 days ago

World Choir Games - Friendship Concert, Thursday 11 July 2024, 11am

Julia from Henderson

Kia ora whanau – friends & neighbours - *whanau*

Did you know that right HERE, right NOW – the “Olympic Games” of the Singing World are STARTING, here, Auckland, NOW 10 July 2024 to 20 July 2024

Opening Ceremony at Spark Areana TONIGHT 10 July 2024
– 11,000 people from 30 … View more
Kia ora whanau – friends & neighbours - *whanau*

Did you know that right HERE, right NOW – the “Olympic Games” of the Singing World are STARTING, here, Auckland, NOW 10 July 2024 to 20 July 2024

Opening Ceremony at Spark Areana TONIGHT 10 July 2024
– 11,000 people from 30 different countries –
plus a bunch of kiwi acts (including mine/ours)

a FEAST for the ears (& eyes – and soul) between 10 July 2024 and 20 July 2024

Day Pass Tickets are available - $30 Adult pass for the ENTIRE DAY – roam all over, feast on this, that – maybe a bit of that (I only got hold of the Programme Book last night – 294 pages!!!)

So check it out – bunch of awesomness – FEAST of different sounds, styles, culture, *people* - nau mai, haere mai to our guests, vistors

Now sharing this for YOU all (been asking people, days, weeks, months – “did you know” = NO) – understand there was recent media – the Herald, the Listener – still, I ask "did you know" "have you heard" - "NO"

please don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime experience – FEAST, savour, *enjoy* - started already - RIGHT HERE< RIGHT NOW!

My/our choir – All Together Now – are performing at Auckland Town Hall on Friday night, and at Aotea Centre on Saturday morning, not worried about these –

what I am concerned about is our FRIENDSHIP CONCERT – Tomorrow/Today – depends on *when* you are reading this.

"Friendship concerts take place all over Tāmaki Makaurau! Choirs from around the world share their songs with the local community in some of our iconic cultural institutions, vibrant neighbourhood arts centres, inner city spaces, historic churches, botanic gardens, and even at a beachside art gallery."

"Free*, informal and fun each hour-long concert features three or four choirs singing a diverse range of musical styles in intimate and epic settings. "

These are supposed to be FREE – ours is, well it’s at MOTAT –(NOT the main site – the Aviation Hall, 98 Motions Rd, Western Springs) -

FREE for Seniors/Gold Card - adults, $19 - everyone else - students, children, overseas seniors $10 (this is ENTRY to MOTAT - needed for this venue)

Not much of a “friendly” KIWI greetings to world, to the *people* in these international choirs – FIRST DAY of ‘games’. Their FIRST experience – singing in a – vast, cold EMPTY space…

("who is going to be there" we asked, friends & family, & “whoever will be at MOTAT on the day” – IF they even know about this…. )

So – if you are free tomorrow – we would LOVE to see you –
Super Gold card members – IS FREE – for you –
Adults - $19 – (bargain!) – children/students/overseas seniors - $10
Again – KIWI SENIORS – FREE –

Friendship concert
11am, Thursday 11 July

Aviation Hall
98 Motions Rd
Western Springs

• Parking: on site drop off point and parking. Also along Motions Rd and outside Western Springs College (approx. 5 min walk ). highly recommend public transport.

• We don’t know the order – (singing with OTHER choirs – INTERNATIONAL CHOIRS – who are right here, right now, don’t know who - *people* - visitors – guests – not very friendly warm KIWI greetings – singing in an cold EMPTY space…


We (All Together Now) - are singing - all AWESOME (final dress rehearsal on Tuesday)
• Whakataka te hau
• The Wellerman
• Patapata
• Welcome Home

The venue is cold, suggest bring/wear an extra layer –

Parking may be an issue – highly recommend public transport
There is some on site (pay n display) parking. Also parking along Motions Rd and outside Western Springs College (approx. 5 min walk )

So this is JUST ONE Friendship concert – on this day – on most days – ALL OVER AUCKLAND from 10 July 2024 to 20 July 2024 –
Please don’t miss out in this once in a lifetime experience

"Friendship concerts take place all over Tāmaki Makaurau! Choirs from around the world share their songs with the local community in some of our iconic cultural institutions, vibrant neighbourhood arts centres, inner city spaces, historic churches, botanic gardens, and even at a beachside art gallery. "

"Free*, informal and fun each hour-long concert features three or four choirs singing a diverse range of musical styles in intimate and epic settings."

"Ranging from city institutions to neighbourhood hubs, our partners include New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland War Memorial Museum, MOTAT, Auckland Botanic Gardens, Britomart Precinct, Commercial Bay, New Lynn Community Centre, Mairangi Bay Arts Centre, St George’s Presbyterian Church, Takapuna, All Saints Church, Howick, Te Oro Music and Arts Centre, Māngere Arts Centre, Te Manawa Library, SkyCity, and The Civic.
[(!): *Public entry fees for MOTAT, NZ Maritime Museum & Skytower apply."

www.wcg2024.co.nz...



Only an HOUR out of your day – please come WELCOME our overseas guests –
AND enjoy an hour of Friendship, music – nau mai, haere mai

Entry point to games.. here - www.wcg2024.co.nz...

Ha – “feast” – as well

"More than 11,000 singers from over 30 countries have arrived in Auckland 10 to 20 July for the World Choir Games, the largest choral competition and festival on the planet.

Taking part in competition, workshops, ceremonies, evening performances and free daytime concerts, the participating choirs will serve audiences a sumptuous two-week feast of music!"


(sorry message so LONG & reaching you so late – been sick/am sick – why I not at Opening Ceremony – as either Participant (singer) or Volunteer ) – got upper respiratory infection (not covid – tested this am) = on antibiotics so can SING )

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