Community Networking Meetings
MECOSS Community Networking Meetings are an opportunity for local service providers and residents to network, promote their services and learn about the great work happening in Auckland's, Manukau East.
Each meeting features a guest speaker. At Friday's meeting Simon Julius talked about Sewtec Fashion Academy - an NZQA registered, category two Independent Tertiary Institute founded in 2001 established to provide a high standard of practical, hands-on education.
Students learn about sewing/garment construction, design and pattern making and fashion design.
Sewtec offer free trials so you can be sure it's the right educational fit for you!
With campuses in Manukau and New Lynn, Sewtec offer a complimentary pickup/drop off service to and from Papatoetoe train station to their Manukau campus. For further information call - 0800 SEWTEC (0800 739 832) #SayYESToFashion #Sewtec
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.3% Yes
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33.9% Maybe?
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24.8% No
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
Click read more for the full recipe.
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