2257 days ago

5 more Thursdays of nonstop dance hours

Mari from Cockle Bay

If you haven't tried Dance Yourself Happy yet, you have 5 more chances left. Tonight we had it all – from Simple Minds and Kool & The Gang to Kurtis Blow and Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock and everything inbetween, and we rocked to Billy Idol, David Bowie and Queen too, finishing the night off singing with DJ Ötzi.

'Escape the trick-or-treaters' with us on 31/10 with an exciting, sugar-free alternative that will get your endorphins flowing and heart pumping! More details here www.neighbourly.co.nz....

PS. Here's the full track list we danced to tonight (24/10):

1. The holiday mash up by Paolo Monti / Various Artists (2018)
2. Bittersweet Symphony / Gamper & Dadoni (2019)
3. Twilight Zone / 2 Unlimited (1992)
4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love / Queen (1980)
5. The Breaks / Kurtis Blow (1980)
6. We Funk This Party Out (Qdup & AGFA Remix) / The Pioneers feat. Africa Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel & Kurtis Blow (1996)
7. The Mel & Kim 1990 Mega Mix / Mel & Kim (1990)
8. Daft Punk - Madonna - Kool & The Gang - Prince (mashup by MadMixMustang) / Various Artists (2009)
9. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) / Dead Or Alive (1985)
10. Modern Love / David Bowie (1983)
11. Don’t You (Forget About Me) / Simple Minds (1985)
12. You Bring On The Sun / Londonbeat (1992)
13. Dreamer (Original Club Mix) / Livin’ Joy (2011)
14. Gimme Hope Jo’anna / Eddy Grant (1988)
15. Rebel Yell / Billy Idol (1983)
16. It Takes Two / Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock (1988)
17. Throwdown mix / Kool & The Gang (1986)
18. Hey Baby / DJ Ötzi (2000)

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More messages from your neighbours
9 hours ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 8.8% Yes! New Year, New Me
    8.8% Complete
  • 20.6% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.6% Complete
  • 70.6% Nah - not for me
    70.6% Complete
68 votes
1 hour ago

Kōnae: Find Your Records

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

If you want to know how to request records about you or your whānau visit Kōnae: My Records Guide konae.org.nz.

Kōnae has information on more than 60 state and faith-based organisations that have records for over 800 homes and places in Aotearoa New Zealand about people who have been in their guardianship or care.

The Kōnae map shows past and present places in Aotearoa New Zealand like children’s homes, hospitals, orphanages, boarding schools, Youth Justice facilities and many more.

Each place on the map has details about who was responsible for running it and how to get records.

The map can be searched and filtered by
- name
- location
- date range
- religion
- type of organisation.

If you want support to use the website or to find your records, you can get in touch with your local CAB on 0800 367 222, email or message via cab.org.nz, or visit a CAB near you cab.org.nz/find-a-cab

Accessing records can bring up a range of emotions, we encourage you to take care of your wellbeing. You can find suggestions of support at konae.org.nz/support

Original post credit: Citizens Advice Bureau: cab.org.nz

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9 days ago

Guitar wanted

Demitre from Cockle Bay

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone had a good entry guitar available for a decent price?