Mastering Meditation: Free Introductory Courses

In our busy modern world, meditation has become a go-to practice for people seeking to cope with rising levels of stress, overactive minds, a loss of inner peace.

Auckland’s Sri Chinmoy Centre, a leading teaching Centre in Auckland for over four decades, offers year-round structured courses in meditation that introduce the fundamentals of meditation in citywide evening sessions.

These cover a wide canvas of exercises and methods, with free follow-up classes for those wishing to deepen their practice.

For details on upcoming courses, visit: www.meditationauckland.co.nz. Further inquiries: call or text 0221887432 Find out more

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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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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. Find out more