Get ready for Ormiston Safer Communities Day
๐จ Get ready for Ormiston Safer Communities Day ๐จ
Mark your calendars, East Auckland! Ormiston Safer Communities Day โ a FREE family-friendly event celebrating our everyday heroes! ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐๐
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Saturday, 3 May 2025 (RAIN-DATE: Saturday 10th May, same time)
๐ 10:00am โ 1:30pm
๐ Northwestern event grounds (beside St Paul's Anglican Church), Sir Barry Curtis Park, 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush, Auckland 2019
๐ FREE Admission | All Ages Welcome
Come meet our local legends โ first responders, community champions, and non-profit heroes โ and learn how to stay safe and empowered!
๐ช Theme: Community Resilience & Empowerment
โจ Highlights include:
๐ฅ Fire safety & crime prevention tips
๐ช Disaster preparedness demos
๐ธ Photo ops with our heroes in action
๐ฌ Info about local services that support YOU
๐ถโโ๏ธ Visitor Tips:
Please walk, cycle, or bus โ parking is limited
This is a SVAD-free event (no smoking, vaping, alcohol, or drugs)
Proudly presented by Neighbourhood Support Pakuranga/Bucklands Beach/Flat Bush (NSNZ) with support from Howick Local Board, NZ Police, FENZ & Auckland Emergency Management.
๐ฉ Want to get involved or have questions? Email: howick@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
Letโs celebrate resilience, safety, and community spirit โ see you there! ๐
NZCCM Massage and English Programmes
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Mฤori and Te Ao Mฤori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Aucklandโs only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Night-time roadworks on SH16
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐ฐ๐ฒ
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
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