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Our Health Improvement Practitioner and Health Coach are here to help you with practical support and tools to improve your mental and physical well-being.
They can support with:
- Improving mood and mental health
- Building healthier habits around alcohol or drug use
- Sleep and physical … View moreOur Health Improvement Practitioner and Health Coach are here to help you with practical support and tools to improve your mental and physical well-being.
They can support with:
- Improving mood and mental health
- Building healthier habits around alcohol or drug use
- Sleep and physical health issues that impact well-being
- Life challenges like relationships, grief, loneliness, or family violence
- Managing long-term conditions, chronic pain, or disabilities
- Connecting with community support services
✅ Free 30 min sessions for enrolled patients — in person or by phone
✅ No referral needed
📞 To book, talk to your GP or ask at Reception. We’re here to help!
Create your own oasis by colouring up an outdoor area with a punchy mural using Resene Lustacryl or Resene testpots. Find out how to add a bright spot to your backyard with these easy step by step instructions.
Need help learning English ? 😄 Join us at our church for the English Conversation Group on Wednesday 6th August 1pm - 230pm. No skill level required. We can also help you with any questions you may have about settling in this lovely country ❤️ Easy parking by the door. All welcome. A … View moreNeed help learning English ? 😄 Join us at our church for the English Conversation Group on Wednesday 6th August 1pm - 230pm. No skill level required. We can also help you with any questions you may have about settling in this lovely country ❤️ Easy parking by the door. All welcome. A donation greatly appreciated but not necessary. Laughter guaranteed! See you there!! Cheers Helen😄
Welcome along to our English Chat Group on Monday 4th August. The morning session is 10am-12pm or evening session is 7pm-830pm 😄 come to one or both, whichever suits you. Learn some new words or practise some old ones. No skill level required. Tea ☕️ & biscuits🍪 provided. A gold coin … View moreWelcome along to our English Chat Group on Monday 4th August. The morning session is 10am-12pm or evening session is 7pm-830pm 😄 come to one or both, whichever suits you. Learn some new words or practise some old ones. No skill level required. Tea ☕️ & biscuits🍪 provided. A gold coin donation 🪙appreciated to cover costs, but not necessary. Everybody welcome. Bring a friend along if you wish. Laughter & fun guaranteed! 🤣🍒 See you there!
Hello Neighbours
If anyone needs a Builder or a Handyman, you can contact Carl of Bayview Builders. He’s our local builder with more than 20 years of experience in Building Industry.
You can check his Facebook page
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Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
New Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, … View moreNew Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore.
People in or near the sea in the following areas should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
AREAS UNDER THREAT:
ALL COASTAL AREAS OF THE NORTH ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND, THE SOUTH ISLAND, STEWART ISLAND, and the CHATHAM ISLANDS (updated: 3.02pm, 30/07/2025)
ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN AREAS UNDER THREAT:
STAY OFF THE BEACHES AND SHORE AREAS
People on boats, live-aboards and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore. Do not return to boats unless instructed by officials.
There is no need to evacuate other areas unless directly advised by local civil defence authorities. Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas near the shore) is not expected as a result of this event. We are advising people to:
- Move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
- Do not go to the coast to watch the unusual wave activity as there may be dangerous and unpredictable surges.
- Listen to local civil defence authorities and follow any instructions.
- Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.
- Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges will continue for several hours and the threat must be regarded as real until the Civil Defence states otherwise.
The situation may change as new information becomes available. Listen to the radio or TV for updates, or check www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Some months ago someone took a box of books off my hands for their library. I've now got 40 ish more just Personal Message me if it's you or your interested.....Completely Free.
At Sunset Road Family Doctors, we're proud to support our local community with high-quality, compassionate care for the whole whānau — from little ones to grandparents.
✅ Experienced, caring GPs and nurses
✅ Convenient Sunnynook location & easy online booking
✅ Women’s … View moreAt Sunset Road Family Doctors, we're proud to support our local community with high-quality, compassionate care for the whole whānau — from little ones to grandparents.
✅ Experienced, caring GPs and nurses
✅ Convenient Sunnynook location & easy online booking
✅ Women’s health, men’s health, immunisations, check-ups & more
Whether you're new to the area, haven’t seen a doctor in a while, or just want a fresh start — we’d love to welcome you.
GP consultation fees for registered patients:
Effective from 28th July 2025:
Ages 14–17 years: Now $50.00
Ages 18+ years: Now $62.00
Find us at: 3/317 Sunset Road, Sunnynook, Auckland
Call: 09 478 2878
Enrol online: alexapi.medtechglobal.com...
Your health is our priority — let’s take the first step together.
Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage? … View moreImagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage?
Stop by the SPCA on the way home and make a donation?
Buy a captain's hat, open up Trade Me and browse "boats for sale"?
I just want to make a mention of a recent interaction with Bays Collision Repairs - They repaired my vehicle under insurance, but I noticed a subsequent issue which may or may not have been related to the earlier repair.
I took my car back, and they went to trouble of contacting the insurers on my… View moreI just want to make a mention of a recent interaction with Bays Collision Repairs - They repaired my vehicle under insurance, but I noticed a subsequent issue which may or may not have been related to the earlier repair.
I took my car back, and they went to trouble of contacting the insurers on my behalf, but it was not accepted by the insurer.
Bays Collision Repairs subsequently made good the items I had queried at no charge
They did not have to do this, and I simply wish to put on record credit where credit is due.
Thanks to Bays Collision Repairs
Alex Constable
0272256488
A few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - … View moreA few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - another parent shares our niggling worries.
We wanted to check in with our online neighbours: do you feel the same way? We are all busy, and keeping children home from school is sometimes impossible given other responsibilities. Busy lives and the apparent loss of collective energy around monitoring cold symptoms have led to more students and staff in shared spaces with sniffles and coughs.
But what do you think? Is this a concern?
We want to know: Are there clear Guidelines on when to keep kids off of school?
Should we be having a nuanced conversation about risk management, and how to better support working families?
Share your opinion with us below!
Hello Neighbours
If anyone needs a Builder or a Handyman, you can contact Carl of Bayview Builders. He’s our local builder with more than 20 years of experience in Building Industry.
You can check his Facebook page
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Kiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free … View moreKiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free sanctuaries, and are the descendants of just 5 birds which had been translocated to Kapiti Island from South Westland in 1912.
The March discovery in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, on the West Coast, is definitely choice news.
Ka pai to the amazing investigation team: DOC biodiversity ranger Iain Graham and his conservation dog, Brew!
We hope this news brings a smile!
Im looking for someone who is passionate about caring for the elderly. Mum is suited to someone who is cheerful, reliable & good SOH. Basic 🍳 cooking skills needed. Duties are preparing mums breakfast, snack & lunch. Light cleaning duties. Keeping her lounge & bedroom tidy. No … View moreIm looking for someone who is passionate about caring for the elderly. Mum is suited to someone who is cheerful, reliable & good SOH. Basic 🍳 cooking skills needed. Duties are preparing mums breakfast, snack & lunch. Light cleaning duties. Keeping her lounge & bedroom tidy. No showering required. She is 89yo & has good SOH & loves company ❤ 😄 watching her Chinese 📺 & walking on the deck. We are based in Unsworth Heights. Call/text 027 3862680 if youre interested. Cheers Helen😄
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