Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

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1238 days ago

Join us for Laughter Club tomorrow night in Orewa at 6pm

Jo from Stanmore Bay

LAST CHANCE to book for tomorrow evenings Laughter Club in Orewa at 6pm.

Everyone wants health and happiness in their lives. But instead we are getting stressed out, depressed, getting less sleep, having more negative thoughts and feeling isolated. Does this sound like you? Are you someone who … View more
LAST CHANCE to book for tomorrow evenings Laughter Club in Orewa at 6pm.

Everyone wants health and happiness in their lives. But instead we are getting stressed out, depressed, getting less sleep, having more negative thoughts and feeling isolated. Does this sound like you? Are you someone who wants to move on and bring more laughter and joy into your life? You are in the right place. Laughter Yoga is the answer.
Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary idea – simple and profound. An exercise routine, it is sweeping the world and is a complete well-being workout. Developed by a medical doctor from India Dr. Madan Kataria and it has spread across 100 countries. And now on the Coast!

* You can laugh with special guided techniques: It’s easy. Anyone can laugh for no reason without relying on humor, jokes or comedy and one can feel the benefits on the very first session!

* Real and Contagious Laughter: We initiate laughter as a body exercise in a group and with eye contact and childlike playfulness. It soon turns into real and contagious laughter.

* Oxygenates Your Body and Brain: Laughter Yoga is combination of deep breathing exercises from yoga and laughter exercises, which oxygenates our body and brain, makes us feel more healthy and energetic.

Laughter yoga is NOT:

* like traditional yoga, we don't need mats, blocks or any specialist equipment.

* downward facing dogs, the tree pose and other traditional yoga positions.

Laughter Yoga IS:

* FUN, slightly crazy, great to enjoy with friends!

* an aerobic exercise, that focusses on laughter exercises, simple stretching and breathing techniques.

* just what this crazy world we live in needs right now to bring some happiness and joy back into our lives.

Want to see some laughter yoga in action? Check out this great video below.

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We'd love you to come and join us at our Laughter Club tomorrow night - more details of the event here. Love & laughter, Jo 😂🤣 www.facebook.com...

1238 days ago

Holiday time activities.

NumberWorks'nWords Silverdale

What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun … View more
What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun family holiday.
Don’t forget to have some down time as well!

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1238 days ago

When did you last have an insurance review?

Kristin from Stanmore Bay

If it's been a few years, then you probably should have a review. With new insurance products being brought out all the time, there are benefits you may miss out on.

If you would like a no obligation review on your life, income protection, trauma, medical insurance, please give me a call … View more
If it's been a few years, then you probably should have a review. With new insurance products being brought out all the time, there are benefits you may miss out on.

If you would like a no obligation review on your life, income protection, trauma, medical insurance, please give me a call on 021 022 14176. I can come to you or we can meet for a coffee (on me).

1238 days ago

Matariki Family Fun Open Day

Kim from Orewa

Come on down to Estuary Arts Centre for a free family fun open day on Saturday 10 July from 10am to 2pm. Have-a-go art activities include paint a kite, make a harakeke star, use the printing press, spinning and weaving, mosaic art. There will also be a photo booth for some fun photo play.

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1238 days ago

Alice Eaves Bush News

David Neighbourly Lead from Orewa

With the closure of Alice Eaves Bush because of kauri dieback and limitations imposed by the Covid 19 pandemic, it has been difficult for the Friends of Alice Eaves members to accomplish much in the park over the last year.
However, last Saturday the group was able to clean up the area around the … View more
With the closure of Alice Eaves Bush because of kauri dieback and limitations imposed by the Covid 19 pandemic, it has been difficult for the Friends of Alice Eaves members to accomplish much in the park over the last year.
However, last Saturday the group was able to clean up the area around the entrance to the park on Hillcrest Road. Weeds and rubbish were removed and a general tidy-up of the area was carried out.
The bridge at the entrance to the park off Old North Road was sprayed to remove mould and algae.
Once the new bridge at Kensington is completed the group hopes to carry out track clearing at the western end of the park along the Nukumea Stream.
Other activity in the park includes water testing and pest trapping.
Water quality testing of the Nukumea Stream is carried out each month. There was some concern over a blockage of the stream near the bridge on Hibiscus Highway.
Significant rain was needed to clear this blockage. Significant rainfall is something we have not had in this area for quite some time.
However, the limited rain that has fallen has been enough to clear the blockage and the stream is now running freely.
Scientists from Whitebait New Zealand regularly inspect the Nukumea stream for evidence of inanga and giant kokopu spawning but this just doesn't appear to be occurring.
Traplines are maintained in Eaves Bush and surrounding areas. A few possums have been caught and the limited disappearance of bait from bait stations suggests a fairly lengthy history of trapping has pest numbers reasonably under control.

1238 days ago

Art Demonstrations

Dil from Red Beach

I'm doing free demonstrations at the Estuary Arts Centre this Saturday.
10am String Pull Painting
11am Acrylic Pour - Fluid Art
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1246 days ago

Laughter Yoga Intro Class - Thursday 1st July - Orewa 6pm

Jo from Stanmore Bay

Want to come for a giggle with us this Thursday night? Laughter Yoga Intro class with Let loose and laugh in Orewa at 6pm.

* Need to release some stress?
* Want to get a good ab workout? Yes, really!
* Want to relax and stretch and get set for the last day of the working week?

Then come and join … View more
Want to come for a giggle with us this Thursday night? Laughter Yoga Intro class with Let loose and laugh in Orewa at 6pm.

* Need to release some stress?
* Want to get a good ab workout? Yes, really!
* Want to relax and stretch and get set for the last day of the working week?

Then come and join us on Thursday.

Laughter yoga involves a series of movement and breathing exercises to promote deliberate laughter. It's a place where you can let loose, have fun, bring out the kid in you again and laugh, laugh laugh!

Laughter has so many benefits to our health and wellbeing. It

* Boosts the immune system
* Regulates blood pressure
* Increases oxygen levels
* Reduces depression and anxiety
* Manages pain

Entry for this Intro class is by koha/donation so that we can cover the costs of room hire and administration. We recommend $5.00 per person.

Email Jo at letlooseandlaugh@gmail.com to ensure we have a space for you. www.facebook.com...

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1260 days ago

Insights into Parenting Teens : Mon 28 June @ 7pm

Ruth from Orewa

Parenting teens can be thrilling, frightening, frustrating, and confusing (but certainly not boring!).
How do their brains work? 
What’s more important – connection, or boundaries?

What parenting strategies work better than others?

How do our teens learn to take responsibility for their … View more
Parenting teens can be thrilling, frightening, frustrating, and confusing (but certainly not boring!).
How do their brains work? 
What’s more important – connection, or boundaries?

What parenting strategies work better than others?

How do our teens learn to take responsibility for their choices?

What if things aren’t turning out the way I’d hoped they would?

How can I get the support I need as a parent?

Come along to listen, learn, and discuss….



This is a FREE talk (Koha donation) — you are warmly invited to come along and be encouraged, gain immense wisdom and have a consolatory cuppa tea!

For more information - Call Gaynor 09 424 7218 or Doug 027 291 3862

Venue: Hibiscus Coast Presbyterian Church, 107 Centreway Road, Orewa

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1239 days ago

Bingo this Friday 9 July - 7pm start

Whangaparaoa Golf Club

Great Night out with family and friends. All welcome. Meals available from 6pm. Menu attached, per-book meals through Golf Club by 5pm Thursday 8 July.

1239 days ago

Plastic Free July – Take up the challenge.

The Team from Auckland Council

Each year hundreds of thousands of Kiwis take the PLASTIC FREE JULY challenge and make a real difference by refusing single-use plastics. Join the movement today!

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1240 days ago

Gst free months 15% off for July

Shade Design

Check out your local and affordable shade and shelter experts today and see how the friendly and experienced team can help enhance your outdoor space.

GST Free Month!!!! 15% off anything quoted and accepted before the 20th of July.

Check us out @ www.shadedesign.co.nz or give us a call … View more
Check out your local and affordable shade and shelter experts today and see how the friendly and experienced team can help enhance your outdoor space.

GST Free Month!!!! 15% off anything quoted and accepted before the 20th of July.

Check us out @ www.shadedesign.co.nz or give us a call today on 0223424082 and make the most of the winter special.
Find out more

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1240 days ago

Heartbeats Hibiscus Coast (Orewa) Meeting Tomorrow

Trent Lash from Heartbeats

Heartbeats community-based cardiac support and rehabilitation group monthly meeting tomorrow is at:
Hibiscus Coast Community House (behind Estuary Arts Centre), Orewa
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Connect with people who have had, or are going through the same situation as yourself and get insights into … View more
Heartbeats community-based cardiac support and rehabilitation group monthly meeting tomorrow is at:
Hibiscus Coast Community House (behind Estuary Arts Centre), Orewa
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Connect with people who have had, or are going through the same situation as yourself and get insights into how to lead a more fulfilled, healthy and long life while 'sharing the journey' with other heart event survivors.

1240 days ago

Heartbeats Hibiscus Coast (Orewa) Meeting Tomorrow

Trent Lash from Heartbeats

Heartbeats is a community-based, peer-to-peer, cardiac rehabilitation and support group. From humble beginnings on the Hibiscus Coast in 2019 we have grown to over 130 members across North Shore and West Auckland.

Heartbeats was set up for heart event survivors, their partners and broader whanau, … View more
Heartbeats is a community-based, peer-to-peer, cardiac rehabilitation and support group. From humble beginnings on the Hibiscus Coast in 2019 we have grown to over 130 members across North Shore and West Auckland.

Heartbeats was set up for heart event survivors, their partners and broader whanau, to 'share the journey', inform and educate members and the public on heart disease and heart health management - our vision is to 'save lives' and help our members lead better and more fulfilled lives.

Our next meeting is tomorrow, 5th July at the Hibiscus Coast Community House, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa (behind the Estuary Arts Centre).

Come along, bring a friend and meet people who are dealing with the same life-changing issues as you. ALL ARE WELCOME, AND ITS FREE.

1240 days ago

What have you got for good feng shui in your garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, the July issue of NZ Gardener features the courtyard garden of feng shui expert Boon Yap in her Taipa home. She's also shared some practical tips on getting good feng shui in your garden.

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1244 days ago

Locals fume after approval of earthworks for replacement Huia Water Treatment Plant

Reporter Auckland Stuff

Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for … View more
Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for resource consent to carry out earthworks and vegetation removal for the upcoming replacement of the Huia Water Treatment Plant.

Titirangi Protection Group’s (TPG) spokeswoman Belynda Groot said “it’s totally wrong” for consent to be given after abundant evidence from kauri dieback and ecology experts at the resource consent hearing in April this year advised against the build.

Click the link below to read the full story.

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