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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 morekia 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
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61 pages of FRIENDSHIP concerts alone....
check out these links for more (official) info on the 2024 World Choir Games, Auckland, 2024
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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
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 … View more91-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.
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.
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!
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 moreIf 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.
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 moreNZTA 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.
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 moreDon’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
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 moreThis 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.
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 moreThis 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
As you can see in photos let me know which one you are after or taking ng whole lot
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 moreKia 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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To all the companies or media outlets etc ... who post links within their posts wanting us to read or participate in a survey, would you PLEASE be so kind to post a LIVE LINK.
Sadly this happens far too often.
There are quite a few intstances of a dead link being presented to us.
We click … View moreTo all the companies or media outlets etc ... who post links within their posts wanting us to read or participate in a survey, would you PLEASE be so kind to post a LIVE LINK.
Sadly this happens far too often.
There are quite a few intstances of a dead link being presented to us.
We click away and NOTHING!!
The last guilty party of doing this is Waka Kotahi NZ Transport - see link below:
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How can we take part in your Customer Feedback Survey if you haven't posted correctly?
Perhaps this ic correct and you really don't want our feedback regarding Auckland’s state highway network🤔
Hi neighbours,
Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.
Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.
Click … View moreHi neighbours,
Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.
Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.
Click the link below to participate.
The team at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
The cost of living crisis isn't new news - the struggle is real & the need in our community has increased. What hasn't increased is our budget - donations are dwindling! The Society of St Vincent de Paul Henderson is in need of funds to replenish food parcel supplies. Stop by our … View moreThe cost of living crisis isn't new news - the struggle is real & the need in our community has increased. What hasn't increased is our budget - donations are dwindling! The Society of St Vincent de Paul Henderson is in need of funds to replenish food parcel supplies. Stop by our sausage sizzle fundraiser or make an online donation to SVP Bank A/C: 12-3020-0488780-00. Help us help those in need.
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