Celebrating CAB's fabulous volunteers!
💛 A couple of our volunteers missed our special Volunteer Week presentation a few weeks ago.
Board Chair, Richard - also a volunteer - seen here smiling happily out of each photo presented the last of the certificates yesterday.
So top first and left to right, we have:
Vani: Certificate of Appreciation: For providing outstanding Community network meetings and workshops and compiling editorials for Solutions column for Times Magazine.
Linda: Volunteer of the Year Award 2025: Citizens Advice Bureau (Manukau-Eastern) awards this certificate in recognition of her outstanding contribution as a current Board Member, 3 years as a Bureau Interviewer and highly valued Social Media Skills.
Jennifer: Certificate of Appreciation: For outstanding support to the Peer Review team and assisting interviewers to maintain a high level of quality of service to clients.
Each year we present a few certificates to recognise volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution. These get spread around the volunteers from year to year. All of our volunteers are absolute stars!
Congratulations again to all of our fantastic volunteers!
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.
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 Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Auckland’s 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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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
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 it’s 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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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
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