762 days ago

Walking For Wellness Completed — in Iceland!

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Rodnie and Bryan Whitlock completed Ryman’s Walking for Wellness - Everest Challenge all the way from Iceland!

The Edmund Hillary Village couple had been planning their momentous September trip for over a year and at first, when they heard Ryman’s 2023 event was scheduled at the same time, thought they would have to miss out.

“Then we realised we can do it from Iceland,” says Bryan, with the nature of the virtual challenge using the End to End app meaning the kilometres could be clocked up and entered from anywhere in the world.

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7 hours ago

NZCCM Massage and English Programmes

The Team from New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine

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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7 hours ago

Night-time roadworks on SH16

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

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.
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10 hours ago

Carol service

Noel Cox from St Thomas Anglican Church, Tamaki

All are welcome to come to St Thomas church, 7 pm Friday 19 December, for our Service of Nine Lessons and Carols