Maraetai, Auckland

3035 days ago

Dealing with Difficult People

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

At MECOSS', Dealing with Difficult People capacity-building clinic, last Friday afternoon, Communication Specialist Nikki Zanchi BEd(Hons) DipCouns, explained to us that to handle unreasonable and difficult people is to truly master the art of communication. She gave us strategies and made us … View moreAt MECOSS', Dealing with Difficult People capacity-building clinic, last Friday afternoon, Communication Specialist Nikki Zanchi BEd(Hons) DipCouns, explained to us that to handle unreasonable and difficult people is to truly master the art of communication. She gave us strategies and made us aware that as we utilize these skills, we may experience less grief, greater confidence, better relationships, and higher communication prowess. Look out for details of Nikki's next capacity building course, Dealing with Difficult People 2.

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3035 days ago

Try the free Smart Travel carpool app

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Save time and money; share the ride with like-minded locals travelling to similar destinations. Try the free app today: ow.ly...

3035 days ago

Volunteers wanted

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

The Red Cross resettlement driver training programme is now being offered in Auckland, Manawatu, Nelson, and Dunedin.
We're looking for volunteer mentors to join our team and support former refugees as they learn to drive. You'll be fully trained and supported by a qualified instructor.
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The Red Cross resettlement driver training programme is now being offered in Auckland, Manawatu, Nelson, and Dunedin.
We're looking for volunteer mentors to join our team and support former refugees as they learn to drive. You'll be fully trained and supported by a qualified instructor.
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3035 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy in the dark

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Best For Stress Relief: DYH
Shaking your booty is remarkably healthy, and not just in fitness-and-weight-loss kind of way. Dancing can boost your brain power, improve your outlook, grow your social circle, and protect your most important organs.....even if you have no rhythm. So grab your pals, hit… View more
Best For Stress Relief: DYH
Shaking your booty is remarkably healthy, and not just in fitness-and-weight-loss kind of way. Dancing can boost your brain power, improve your outlook, grow your social circle, and protect your most important organs.....even if you have no rhythm. So grab your pals, hit the hall, and let loose however you want. Social dancing to any upbeat music you love reaps the benefits of camaraderie and completely blows out stress.

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3035 days ago

Minimal Silence roar to win in national college band contest

Phil / PJ Taylor Reporter from Eastern Courier

Howick College's Minimal Silence band members Sabastian Munro and Logan Anderson rocking their way to winning the Smokefreerockquest 2017. The victory nets the band $10,000 in musical equipment from the Rockshop, an $8000 recording and music video grant from NZ On Air, and a branding package … View moreHowick College's Minimal Silence band members Sabastian Munro and Logan Anderson rocking their way to winning the Smokefreerockquest 2017. The victory nets the band $10,000 in musical equipment from the Rockshop, an $8000 recording and music video grant from NZ On Air, and a branding package from Imaginary Friends.

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3035 days ago

Try a random act of kindness

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

This year we've heard from nearly 200 Aucklanders about our humanity... For the next 8 weeks we will share some of the simple ideas we've heard about how to improve it.

WEEK ONE: Try a random act of kindness.

People have told us they've done the RAK's below... Let us know… View more
This year we've heard from nearly 200 Aucklanders about our humanity... For the next 8 weeks we will share some of the simple ideas we've heard about how to improve it.

WEEK ONE: Try a random act of kindness.

People have told us they've done the RAK's below... Let us know if you've done one, or add a new idea to the list!:
- Tag someone onto the bus
- Give someone a hug when they're sad
- Pool some money together and surprise someone by paying for their groceries
- Give someone your parking ticket if there's time left on it

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3035 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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3036 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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3036 days ago

$5 Fill A Bag - Clothing Sale

Lucy Prior from Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Celebrate Spring with our $5 Clothing Fill A Bag
New stock daily @ The Vintage Store - 3/154 Kolmar Road Papatoetoe
Sale on all week - ends Saturday 9th September
Hours: 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm Saturday

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3036 days ago

Bee Aware

Imogen Neale Reporter from Eastern Courier

September is Bee Aware Month and NZ Gardener has launched an online petition calling for garden retailers to remove sprays from their shelves that contain bee-harming pesticides neonicotinoids.

3036 days ago

Venturing to the four corners of Pakuranga: What are electors thinking?

Imogen Neale Reporter from Eastern Courier

What are the salient issues this general election? What matters to people in the Pakuranga electorate?
The Eastern Courier ventured into the East Auckland electorate's Four Corners and sought local opinions on what counts as polling day on September 23 approaches.

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3036 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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