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A little knowledge on New Zealand wine can go a long way in helping people understand their palate better. Our students studying hospitality management and cookery are looking forward to discovering more about wine from Celia Hay’s New Zealand Wine Guide.
Competition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!
All you've got to do is tell … View moreCompetition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!
All you've got to do is tell us how you're celebrating your Mum - or a special woman in your life - with the constraints of lockdown (or how you'd like to share the love once we're in Level 2).
Comment below to enter, hurry though, entries close tonight 11.59pm Sunday 10th May 2020.
T&Cs apply.
Well, well, well. That's news to me.
How many of you out there, have been caught out by this?
I know I was.
Pass this onto everyone you know who maybe in this very same situation, especially in these hard times.
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It's not too late to be healthy for life!
Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.
All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the … View moreIt's not too late to be healthy for life!
Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.
All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the home, keeping your brain active, how to keep up your social links and friendships and advice about healthy eating and sleep during this time.
Healthy For Life is available on TVNZ OnDemand, or screens this Saturday at 9AM on TVNZ 1.
Find out more at Live Stronger for Longer.
Mother's Day will be extra special for one Auckland family, as they mark the day with five generatio…
💗A Mother is someone who dreams great dreams for you, but then she lets you chase the dreams you have for yourself and loves you just the same. Mothers hold their children's hands for a while, but their hearts forever💗
To all of the Mothers, Grandmothers, Step Mothers and those Fathers … View more💗A Mother is someone who dreams great dreams for you, but then she lets you chase the dreams you have for yourself and loves you just the same. Mothers hold their children's hands for a while, but their hearts forever💗
To all of the Mothers, Grandmothers, Step Mothers and those Fathers who are filling the role of being mother, I wish you a very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY💐💐
Kiwi poet Tomos Robertson (aka Tom Foolery) and the fairytale video that's gone viral - it's FANTASTIC!!!
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Here's the poem in its text form for those who want it:
''Tell me the one about the virus again, then I'll go to … View moreKiwi poet Tomos Robertson (aka Tom Foolery) and the fairytale video that's gone viral - it's FANTASTIC!!!
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Here's the poem in its text form for those who want it:
''Tell me the one about the virus again, then I'll go to bed.
'But my boy, you're growing weary, sleepy thoughts about your head.
'Please! That one's my favourite. I promise just once more.
'Okay, snuggle down my boy, though I know you know full well
the story starts before then, in a world I once dwelled
'It was a world of waste and wonder, of poverty and plenty
back before we understood why hindsight's 2020
'You see the people came up with companies to trade across all lands.
But they swelled and got bigger than we could ever have planned
'We'd always had our wants, but now it got so quick.
You could have everything you dreamed of in a day and with a click.
'We noticed families had stopped talking. That's not to say they never spoke.
But the meaning must have melted and the work life balance broke.
'And the children's eyes got squarer and every toddler had a phone. They filtered out the imperfections but amidst the noise, they felt alone.
'And every day the sky grew thicker, til we couldn't see the stars. So we flew in planes to find them while down below we filled our cars.
'We'd drive around all day in circles. We'd forgotten how to run. We swapped the grass for tarmac, shrunk the parks till there were none.
'We filled the sea with plastic because our waste was never capped. Until each day when you went fishing, you'd pull them out already wrapped.
'And while we drank and smoked and gambled, our leaders taught us why,
it's best to not upset the lobbies, more convenient to die.
'But then in 2020, a new virus came our way.
The government reacted and told us all to hide away.
'But while we were all hidden, amidst the fear and all the while, the people dusted off their instincts, they remembered how to smile.
'They started clapping to say thank you, and calling up their mums.
'And while the cars keys were gathering dust, they would look forward to their runs.
'And with the sky less full of voyagers, the earth began to breathe. And the beaches brought new wildlife that scattered off into the seas.
'Some people started dancing, some were singing, some were baking. We'd grown so used to bad news but some good news was in the making.
'And so when we found the cure and were allowed to go outside, we all preferred the world we found to the one we'd left behind.
'Old habits became extinct, and they made way for the new. And every simple act of kindness was now given its due.
'But why did it take a virus to bring the people back together?' “Well, sometimes, you got to get sick, my boy, before you start feeling better.”
'Now lie down, and dream of tomorrow, and all the things that we can do.
And who knows, if you dream hard enough, maybe some of them will come true.
'We now call it the Great Realisation, and yes, since then there have been many.
'But that's the story of how it started, and why hindsight's 2020.'
With so many of us spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s energy bills are skyrocketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Here are 5 simple, easy to implement ideas and tips for cutting down your domestic power bills to save yourself some cash.
Hi Neighbours, Imagine you were waiting for the promise of the Living Wage to be delivered, but instead got a 20pc pay cut. That's happened to staff employed by contractors to clean Auckland Council premises. Read the story below:
Hi Neighbours, From Saturday next week, outdoor water use will be banned, as water levels fall to 46 per cent due to ongoing drought. Do you think you can do your bit to use less water ? Read the story below:
You can purchase everything you need for your decorating projects from your local Resene ColorShop – simply shop online, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. Click and collect or we can arrange contactless delivery direct to you.
And if you need any advice for your project use our … View moreYou can purchase everything you need for your decorating projects from your local Resene ColorShop – simply shop online, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. Click and collect or we can arrange contactless delivery direct to you.
And if you need any advice for your project use our free online help service, Ask a Technical Expert, or Ask a Colour Expert or call 0800 RESENE 737 363.
9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.
Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.
This year, since we can't do … View more9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.
Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.
This year, since we can't do anything in person, we wanted to bring Europe to you. Answer our quiz and be in to win a $75 hamper from our friends at Le Marche Francais.
To find out more about the European Union (and maybe even the answers!) find us on @EUinNZ.
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