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MECOSS Community Networking Meetings are an opportunity for local community groups, social and health and safety providers, not-for-profit organisations and interested general public to make solid connections, learn from each other and to share and discuss ideas.
Attendees are invited to speak … View moreMECOSS Community Networking Meetings are an opportunity for local community groups, social and health and safety providers, not-for-profit organisations and interested general public to make solid connections, learn from each other and to share and discuss ideas.
Attendees are invited to speak and inform the audience about the great things they're doing in the community. It's also a place where individuals and groups can voice their opinion and/or raise concerns about what they feel need addressing. In some circumstances, MECOSS may then act as an advocate for change through Community Networks Aotearoa (CNA); a national organisation with strong links to government.
During 2020, MECOSS meetings will be held at venues in the Pakuranga and Howick area and the Botany and Flat Bush and Ormiston area of Auckland's, Manukau East.
Next Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting:
Day and date: Friday, 21 February 2020
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Refreshments: Tea and coffee
Entry: No charge
Car parking: William Roberts Road, Pakuranga
Next Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting:
Day and date: Friday, 20 March 2020
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Old Flat Bush School Hall, corner Flat Bush School Road and Murphy's Road, Flat Bush
Refreshments: Tea and coffee
Entry: No charge
Car parking: Cranford Drive carpark (free)
Increase your organisation's visibility at our meeting by becoming a 5 minute or 30 minute speaker. Please contact lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz to book a speaking time slot.
Painting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.
Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.
All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots… View morePainting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.
Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.
All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots and a little imagination.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own
There is nothing worse than that sneaking suspicion that you are past your sell-by date at work. There is a point at which quirky and clueless is less fun and more embarrassing.
There really is no reason to feel this way if the issue is not being digitally literate. … View moreThere is nothing worse than that sneaking suspicion that you are past your sell-by date at work. There is a point at which quirky and clueless is less fun and more embarrassing.
There really is no reason to feel this way if the issue is not being digitally literate. Digital Skills for the Workplace, offered by The Mind Lab, is fun, it really is, and it’s not a bunch of “how to” steps that you need to follow once you’re back at work and pray that it works - you actually use the tools without being aware that you are learning the tool.
You experience the impact of the skill while using it and playing so it’s already part of your DNA by the time you get back to work.
That’s a secret Mind Lab formula by the way!
And its professional development (tick that box!)
Apply now to remain an active and relevant member of your team
Firefighters are battling a large scrub fire in south-east Auckland. Fire and Emergency NZ shift ma…
I have edgewater college junior boys uniform and riverhills school uniform. PM for details
Manukau East Shopping Shuttle - A door-to-door service for people in our community, who do not have any transport or available family members to assist with shopping for groceries and/or sundry items.
Operates - Every Thursday.
Shopping destination - Botany Town Centre or Pakuranga Plaza.
… View moreManukau East Shopping Shuttle - A door-to-door service for people in our community, who do not have any transport or available family members to assist with shopping for groceries and/or sundry items.
Operates - Every Thursday.
Shopping destination - Botany Town Centre or Pakuranga Plaza.
Details - Morning pick-up, 2 hours shopping, return early afternoon.
Cost - $10 includes return trip and a cup of coffee or tea courtesy of mall cafes.
Bookings - Phone 0800 632 677 on Monday before Thursday. Please do leave a message if you receive an answer phone and your call will be returned
Assistance available - Book a companion shopper or mobility equipment
Pick-up area - Botany Downs, Bucklands Beach, Burswood, Cockle Bay, Dannemora, Eastern Beach, Farm Cove, Golflands, Half Moon Bay, Highland Park, Howick, Huntington Park, Mellons Bay, Northpark, Pakuranga, Pakuranga Heights, Shelly Park, Somerville, Sunnyhills.
Cancellations - Must be advised as soon as possible.
We are looking for Singers in all voices – SOPRANOS, ALTOS, TENORS, BASSES.
Starting rehearsals on Tuesday 28th January 2020 for the first of three concerts planned for this year.
Our first concert will be on - Sunday 3rd May, at Crossroads Methodist Church, 2.30 pm.
A programme of … View moreWe are looking for Singers in all voices – SOPRANOS, ALTOS, TENORS, BASSES.
Starting rehearsals on Tuesday 28th January 2020 for the first of three concerts planned for this year.
Our first concert will be on - Sunday 3rd May, at Crossroads Methodist Church, 2.30 pm.
A programme of popular light classical music from well-known composers, including Mozart, Vivaldi, Faure, Elgar, Mendelssohn etc...
Singers welcomed any Tuesday night from 28th January, at Crossroads Methodist Church from 7 pm.
Rehearsals 7.15-9.15 pm. Ample parking at Church venue.
No auditions needed. Come and meet our MD, Simon Filice.
All enquiries to Lorna Clauson (09) 298-3536 • lornaclauson@gmail.com
The Bachelor of Humanities awaits you!
Meet Christina Nuku who graduated with a double major in Indigenous Studies and Policy. Through Awanuiārangi, Christina went on a 3-month indigenous knowledge exchange programme at the University of Northern British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
She… View moreThe Bachelor of Humanities awaits you!
Meet Christina Nuku who graduated with a double major in Indigenous Studies and Policy. Through Awanuiārangi, Christina went on a 3-month indigenous knowledge exchange programme at the University of Northern British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
She shares “the exchange connected me with the Nisga’a people, First Nations tribal systems, communities and hauora programmes. It informed my studies and opened my mind. It was a genuine privilege to connect with the tangata whenua there, and an opportunity I would never otherwise have had”
Open your mind too! Study with us in 2020
This community event will be held at Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini on Sunday the 2nd of February from 1pm-4pm with the purpose to raise money for Redcross Australia and Wildlife Emergency Fund.
The fundraiser will be frontlined by artists Rob Ruha, Written By Wolves, and Tone6 with many more … View moreThis community event will be held at Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini on Sunday the 2nd of February from 1pm-4pm with the purpose to raise money for Redcross Australia and Wildlife Emergency Fund.
The fundraiser will be frontlined by artists Rob Ruha, Written By Wolves, and Tone6 with many more performers and over 1000 people expected to attend. Attendees will experience an afternoon of entertainment, food trucks, dance groups, kapa haka and Pasifika groups while Relief Fund collectors are stationed to collect donations.
For more information please contact Jay McLaren Harris, media@neralcm.com, 0226557398.
The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the difficulties of finding work when you're female and over 50. Anecdotally we are aware of women being shut out of the workforce around this time. If you can relate, and are willing to talk about your experience, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz
Hi everyone,
Our art courses are filling fast at MEGANZ SVA, so I would hate for you or your child to miss out!
We teach drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media and more.
For students age 9 to adults. We are based in Cockle Bay.
Take a look at our website for details and contact Megan to make a… View moreHi everyone,
Our art courses are filling fast at MEGANZ SVA, so I would hate for you or your child to miss out!
We teach drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media and more.
For students age 9 to adults. We are based in Cockle Bay.
Take a look at our website for details and contact Megan to make a time to meet.
Why are we still seeing so many people choosing to walk their dogs at the hottest times of the day, as an example would you or your child take that same walk barefoot in that same heat, no most of you wouldn’t and most wouldn’t expect it of their children either, not to mention most children … View moreWhy are we still seeing so many people choosing to walk their dogs at the hottest times of the day, as an example would you or your child take that same walk barefoot in that same heat, no most of you wouldn’t and most wouldn’t expect it of their children either, not to mention most children certainly would not walk on hot concrete anyway and would often end up being carried because the concrete is obviously hot and uncomfortable for them.
So why then would anyone think it was a great idea to take a dog with its sensitive paws that is clearly covered in a coat of fur on a walk during the hottest times of the day when obviously the concrete will be at its hottest. Hmmm
I challenge those who choose to walk their dogs on the hot concrete during the hottest hours of the day to do so in their winter jacket and barefoot and see just how comfortable you find your walk, then maybe you can have a better understanding of why it just make sense to walk your dog during cooler hours.
For the love of our pets.
Bring your family and friends to our event on Saturday 1 February 2020 - Fencible Park, Picton Street, Howick - 9.00am to 3.00pm. Some amazing art from local artists and a great line up of jazz bands to enjoy.
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