Onehunga, Auckland

Helping Children SHINE

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

Hi Neighbours, we are enrolling now for Term 3 classes in Epsom, Mt Eden, Kohimarama, One Tree Hill, Botany and Pukekohe.

We aim to help young people, 5-17 years, develop:

- Enthusiasm
- Confidence
- Self-esteem
- Conversational ability
… View moreHi Neighbours, we are enrolling now for Term 3 classes in Epsom, Mt Eden, Kohimarama, One Tree Hill, Botany and Pukekohe.

We aim to help young people, 5-17 years, develop:

- Enthusiasm
- Confidence
- Self-esteem
- Conversational ability
- Social Skills

Achieved through a highly developed, original, drama programme; each fun lesson is carefully planned and delivered.

Check us out now at: www.helenogrady.co.nz

Come along for a free trial. Find out more

Coronavirus: More Australian deportees arrive at Auckland isolation hotel

George Block Reporter from Central Leader

Another group of deportees has made an unheralded arrival at a dedicated isolation hotel amid tight …

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Celebrating Matariki

The Team from Auckland Museum

This week marks the rise of Matariki in the pre-dawn sky and signals the beginning of the Māori New Year. Here at Tāmaki Paenga Hira we've compiled a range of Matariki content for you to explore. Watch Amiria Puia-Taylor, Precious Clark and Pio Terei share their whakaaro (thoughts) on … View moreThis week marks the rise of Matariki in the pre-dawn sky and signals the beginning of the Māori New Year. Here at Tāmaki Paenga Hira we've compiled a range of Matariki content for you to explore. Watch Amiria Puia-Taylor, Precious Clark and Pio Terei share their whakaaro (thoughts) on Matariki and this winter season of gathering, remembering and renewing. Hear from Te Whai Smith about her mahi at Tāmaki Paenga Hira in te reo Māori, and view Sonia Snowden’s kete reminding us Matariki is a time to honour the plants used in weaving and be mindful of the resources Papatuanuku provides.

Pilates classes at Epsom Community Centre

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

Connect your body and mind at Epsom Community Centre in Term 3 with 10 weeks of Pilates classes 🧘

Experience a positive, exercise-based way to balance mind and body. Improve your flexibility, posture, muscle strength and balance.

We're offering two Pilates classes in Term 3 - Beginners … View moreConnect your body and mind at Epsom Community Centre in Term 3 with 10 weeks of Pilates classes 🧘

Experience a positive, exercise-based way to balance mind and body. Improve your flexibility, posture, muscle strength and balance.

We're offering two Pilates classes in Term 3 - Beginners Pilates at 9am and Continuing Pilates at 10am.

⏰ Weekly on Tuesdays, 9-10am or 10-11am
🗓️ 10-week courses starting 21 July
📍 Epsom Community Centre, 202 Gillies Ave, Epsom
💵 Cost: $155 for the full term
🧑‍🏫 Tutor: Rosemary Woodman

➡️ Beginners: enrolmy.com...

➡️ Continuing: enrolmy.com...

Government invests $124 million in recycling infrastructure to reduce waste

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

In efforts to reduce the increasing amount of rubbish ending up in New Zealand landfills, the Govern…

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Collective Nouns

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

You've heard of a class of students, a pack of dogs, a herd of cows, and probably a school of fish. These are collective nouns -- a group of people, animals or things.

We would love to hear of others, comment below.

Do you know an amazing gardener?

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the… View moreNZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today!

Click here and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

How much should your council rates rise?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, With one week until Auckland Councillors decide this year's rates rise, and the size of the Covid-19 hit Emergency Budget, public feedback on rates is fairly evenly split. How much do you think your's should rise? Read the story below:

⚒ Dovetail ⚒

Dovetail Restorations Ltd

A step-by-step of process of repairing this hare who lost it's head!

Hot air ballooning in Queenstown

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

One of the most scenic hot air balloon flights in the world - among the mountains in Queenstown - has slashed prices by a third to attract Kiwi travellers. Click the link below to read more.

Desert Rd case: Man who admitted being an accessory to Ricky Wang's murder named

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

One of the men involved in the death of Ricky Wang, whose remains were found near the Desert Rd in t…

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Together we can love local

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on our three-year local board plan and help us shape the future of your community. Have your say

Prolong the life of your window dressings.

The Team from

Is your home becoming musty with being closed tightly to keep the cold out and the warmth in? Is mould/mildew appearing on your curtains and blinds?

Trust Textile Curtain Cleaning, the locally owned and operated business to clean and sanitise your curtains and fabric blinds.

We can quickly … View moreIs your home becoming musty with being closed tightly to keep the cold out and the warmth in? Is mould/mildew appearing on your curtains and blinds?

Trust Textile Curtain Cleaning, the locally owned and operated business to clean and sanitise your curtains and fabric blinds.

We can quickly improve the health of your home by professionally cleaning your curtains and blinds.

We offer
- simple all-inclusive pricing, no hidden charges
- Mildew and mould removal
- full-service or discount for dropping in
- complimentary temporary curtains

Contact your friendly local professionals NOW.
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Deportees arrive at Auckland hotel from Australia for 14-day quarantine

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kiwis deported from Australia have checked in to a dedicated managed isolation hotel in Auckland. T…

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The Edge radio personality Michael Kooge moved to hospice, paralysed by terminal cancer

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader