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From Tuesday 13 September, face masks will no longer be required at our facilities or offices, following the decision by the Government to remove the COVID-19 Protection Framework.
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We are so excited to be doing a photo fundraiser mini session in Devonport this year.
$110 for 4 edited images.
20 minute photo session.
Extra images are able to be purchased at $20 each. To be arranged with photographer after your mini photo session.
Bring your Mum, Dad, Uncles & … View moreWe are so excited to be doing a photo fundraiser mini session in Devonport this year.
$110 for 4 edited images.
20 minute photo session.
Extra images are able to be purchased at $20 each. To be arranged with photographer after your mini photo session.
Bring your Mum, Dad, Uncles & Aunties.
Children & cousins : even your pet dog!
Everyone and anyone you choose can be in your
photographs 🌸🙂
To make your booking please email
Sarah.Gracie-Compain@plunket.org.nz
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👉 Maria - As well as being one of our amazing co-founders, Maria is our Business Developer & Project Manager. Her knowledge and experience combined with her playful soul allow her to see the bigger picture of Conscious Kids and its future. Maria is the epitome of a free spirit and can-do … View more👉 Maria - As well as being one of our amazing co-founders, Maria is our Business Developer & Project Manager. Her knowledge and experience combined with her playful soul allow her to see the bigger picture of Conscious Kids and its future. Maria is the epitome of a free spirit and can-do attitude!
👉 Rita - Our other co-founder is the wonderful Rita, a Nature Educator by day and Creative Director by night! Firstly, introduced to Nature Pedagogy after her move to New Zealand in 2011, she now lives and breathes it as Nature kindy Leader in Aussie bush lands between our holiday programmes. Double the play!
👉 Liss - Although Liss is our Operations Manager, she's also our jack of all trades and could handle pretty much anything thrown at her! Her passions and experience mean that caring for others is at the core of all she does, including work. Oh, and did we mention she's also an Organisation Connoisseur!
👉 Gabi - And I'm Gabi! Our Social Media/Digital Marketing/And other things in between Manager. I've gone from Teen Volunteer to Assistant to Supervisor and am now in the Conscious Kids team following my interests in Graphic Design and Marketing. I'm so lucky I get to do that through a company that taught me the values and philosophies I hold closest to my heart!
That's us! We can't wait to see you these holidays 🤗
#consciouskids #natureplay #letthemplay
To make choosing easier, We have revamped our candidate directory search tool where you can read about the people standing in your area.
Go to voteauckland.co.nz/findcandidates and type in your street address, select the type of candidates – mayor, councillor, local board or all to look up … View moreTo make choosing easier, We have revamped our candidate directory search tool where you can read about the people standing in your area.
Go to voteauckland.co.nz/findcandidates and type in your street address, select the type of candidates – mayor, councillor, local board or all to look up specific candidates standing in your area.
Voting opens Friday 16 September and closes midday Saturday 8 October.
Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?
NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to … View moreWant your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?
NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to spend online at Awapuni.
Just visit Mags4Gifts to purchase your subscription, or if you’d rather talk to one of our friendly staff members, call 0800 624 744. Offer valid for 1 and 2 year subscriptions at the normal rate.
T&Cs apply.
The team at NZ Gardener
Work Station with small area of wear and tear on top as per the photo. Both items free for pick up from Murrays Bay
A programme born in the complexities of war and political borders, celebrating the promise of hope.
A programme born in the complexities of war and political borders, celebrating the promise of hope.
Bring your friends and whanau to this community meal at Takapuna Methodist Church hall on Saturday 10 September, 5.30pm. All welcome!
Hi lovely neighbors
3 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ONLINE WELL-BEING COACHING SESSIONS
WHAT IS WELL-BEING COACHING?
A wellness coach is a type of health care professional who aids clients in setting and achieving their health goals, typically around physical and emotional health.
I have been … View moreHi lovely neighbors
3 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ONLINE WELL-BEING COACHING SESSIONS
WHAT IS WELL-BEING COACHING?
A wellness coach is a type of health care professional who aids clients in setting and achieving their health goals, typically around physical and emotional health.
I have been nursing for 23 years and am transferring my knowledge, skills, and experience to well-being coaching.
Please contact me on 021-2322100 (text or call)
If you:
1. been feeling stuck in life, not living life fully due to physical and/or emotional issues?
2. Wanting to improve your quality of life to live the life you know you deserve
3. Is ready to change and act because “You can’t keep doing the same things but expect different results”
4. Is able to participate in 4 online sessions, 45 mins each session, one session a week
Disclaimer: Strictly no medical advice and only general health advice within my scope of practice will be given. No “workout” or exercise is involved during the sessions, this coaching is the holistic process of mindset, physical awareness, and psychological barriers.
Hi neighbors. We have planter boxes of various prices and sizes for sale. The price varies from $8 to $40. Here are the sizes:
$8 57×16×11 cm
$10 69×16×11.5 cm
$15. 104×15×11.5 cm
$20. 102×20×16 cm
$30. 102×25×20 cm
$30. 39×39×33.5 cm square
$40. 102×30×23 cm
We’re excited to be hosting ‘Seed Week’ at the community garden this Sunday 💚 With the arrival of spring comes the potential of a booming summer garden - but the seeds must be sown first! Come along and learn the art and science of seed sowing, and sow a punnet of your own to take home and… View moreWe’re excited to be hosting ‘Seed Week’ at the community garden this Sunday 💚 With the arrival of spring comes the potential of a booming summer garden - but the seeds must be sown first! Come along and learn the art and science of seed sowing, and sow a punnet of your own to take home and watch grow. We’ll also have wildflower seed bomb making for the kiddos and a seed swap table for the seed addicts amongst us! Come ready to swap and expand your seed library!
And if you didn't know, we host weekly working bees at the garden on Sundays from 2-4pm. See you there.
Kora saves the day with 13c off a litre!
In a world of rising fuel prices, a hero has come to save every day! Join Kora and save a super 13 cents a litre on every fill at Waitomo until 30th November.
Kora is the Kiwi fuel payment card that saves you 10c a litre every day at Mobil and Waitomo.… View moreKora saves the day with 13c off a litre!
In a world of rising fuel prices, a hero has come to save every day! Join Kora and save a super 13 cents a litre on every fill at Waitomo until 30th November.
Kora is the Kiwi fuel payment card that saves you 10c a litre every day at Mobil and Waitomo. Fill up when you want and pay later with weekly, fortnightly or monthly billing.
With prices flying high, now’s the time to save more with 13 cents off every litre at Waitomo until 30th November. Apply today!
“It’s time to return to childhood, to simplicity, to running and climbing and laughing in the sunshine, to experiencing happiness instead of being trained for a lifetime of happiness. It’s time to let children be children again.”
💚 Let kids be kids
💚 Let them get muddy
💚 Let … View more“It’s time to return to childhood, to simplicity, to running and climbing and laughing in the sunshine, to experiencing happiness instead of being trained for a lifetime of happiness. It’s time to let children be children again.”
💚 Let kids be kids
💚 Let them get muddy
💚 Let them take risks
💚 Let them PLAY!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! xx
- The Conscious KIds Team -
LOVE TENNIS - COME AND JOIN THE PARTY ON SUNDAY 11AM!
This Sunday is Love Tennis from 11am-4pm and you, your family and your friends are invited to join us for an action packed day of activities.
Here is the schedule:
🎾 11am-1pm COFFEE: Little Monkey's Coffee serving up amazing … View moreLOVE TENNIS - COME AND JOIN THE PARTY ON SUNDAY 11AM!
This Sunday is Love Tennis from 11am-4pm and you, your family and your friends are invited to join us for an action packed day of activities.
Here is the schedule:
🎾 11am-1pm COFFEE: Little Monkey's Coffee serving up amazing coffee to start our day
🎾 11am-12.30pm: LIVE MUSIC: Come and listen to Kristin School students Sonny Pring and duo Grace Allis and Leigh Edmeads entertain us
🎾 11.30am COACHING: Free coaching for all ages
🎾 12pm-2pm FOOD: Free BBQ thanks to New World Milford and ice-blocks thanks to EURO POOLS LTD - New Zealand
🎾 1pm EXHIBITION TENNIS: Doubles Exhibition Match with Coach Ben and club member Stacey Housley vs Chelsea Cup Stanley Long and club member Jin Yoo in a first to 9 games battle
🎾 2pm-3pm LIVE MUSIC: Paul TT & Friends Jazz Duo playing some smooth beats
🎾 2.30pm COACHING: Free coaching for all ages
Courts are otherwise available to have a hit around, bar is open, there's a serving competion, rackets available to borrow, a chance to win tickets to the ASB Classic and spot prizes to be won.
Come and check out the best club on the Shore nestled in the beautiful Centennial Park 😍
See you for all things tennis on Sunday at Love Tennis!
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