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2029 days ago

NEUROSCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE ON THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION. – NOT JUST FOR THE OVER 50’s THOUGH!

Shannon from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

See article published by Business Insider here: www.businessinsider.com...

Scientifically proven benefits of meditation include:
• Reduces stress
• Improves sleep
• Improves focus and concentration
• Improves memory
• Improves the function of the brains decision making centres
• Helps control mood
• Helps reduce anxiety
• Helps manage depression
• Helps regulate blood pressure
• Enhances the immune system
• Helps with pain management
• Promotes emotional health
• Increases your sense of wellbeing

CLASSES STARTING TUESDAY 30 APRIL AND THURSDAY 2 MAY AT THE SYNERGY CENTRE, CENTRAL WHANGAREI.

This is a progressive learning experience so each class will build upon the techniques you learn in the previous classes. You will learn:
• The science behind the benefits of meditation
• How our thoughts affect us physiologically
• Meditative breathing techniques
• How anchor your focus to remain in the meditative state
• How to quieten the mind from scattered thoughts and over-thinking
• How to handle distractions
• How to be in a place of inner peace amongst the noisy confusion of life

To book onto a course go to www.thesynergycentre.co.nz... ‘Meditation & Mindfulness’ and book on to your chosen day.

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4 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.5% Yes
    85.5% Complete
  • 13.4% No
    13.4% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
1891 votes
3 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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4 hours ago

Museum 40th Sunday 17th

Bill from Maunu

Fun, food, free rides, interesting exhibitions... Celebrate with the team and volunteers at Heritage Park. 10:00 - 14:00. Parking at Gate Two