2259 days ago

5 more Thursdays of nonstop dance hours

Mari from Cockle Bay

If you haven't tried Dance Yourself Happy yet, you have 5 more chances left. Tonight we had it all – from Simple Minds and Kool & The Gang to Kurtis Blow and Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock and everything inbetween, and we rocked to Billy Idol, David Bowie and Queen too, finishing the night off singing with DJ Ötzi.

'Escape the trick-or-treaters' with us on 31/10 with an exciting, sugar-free alternative that will get your endorphins flowing and heart pumping! More details here www.neighbourly.co.nz....

PS. Here's the full track list we danced to tonight (24/10):

1. The holiday mash up by Paolo Monti / Various Artists (2018)
2. Bittersweet Symphony / Gamper & Dadoni (2019)
3. Twilight Zone / 2 Unlimited (1992)
4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love / Queen (1980)
5. The Breaks / Kurtis Blow (1980)
6. We Funk This Party Out (Qdup & AGFA Remix) / The Pioneers feat. Africa Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel & Kurtis Blow (1996)
7. The Mel & Kim 1990 Mega Mix / Mel & Kim (1990)
8. Daft Punk - Madonna - Kool & The Gang - Prince (mashup by MadMixMustang) / Various Artists (2009)
9. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) / Dead Or Alive (1985)
10. Modern Love / David Bowie (1983)
11. Don’t You (Forget About Me) / Simple Minds (1985)
12. You Bring On The Sun / Londonbeat (1992)
13. Dreamer (Original Club Mix) / Livin’ Joy (2011)
14. Gimme Hope Jo’anna / Eddy Grant (1988)
15. Rebel Yell / Billy Idol (1983)
16. It Takes Two / Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock (1988)
17. Throwdown mix / Kool & The Gang (1986)
18. Hey Baby / DJ Ötzi (2000)

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We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
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Witnesses sought in relation to mass disorder on K-Road Auckland

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are appealing to the public for any footage they may have of the mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland in the early hours of Sunday 28 December.
Emergency services were called to the disorder around 3.41am where it is estimated around over 50 people were present.

A Police investigation is underway after there were three serious assaults on and around Karangahape Road during the mass disorder.
A portal has been set up to allow the public to upload any footage they have of the disorder and the serious assaults.
The portal is https://dahr.nc3.govt.nz/

Police have arrested one person but are asking for help to identify and locate others involved.

• Around 4:15am there was a serious assault outside the Crown Bar on Queen Street.
A 33-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4647.

• Around 4:30am there was another serious assault on a Cobden Steet just off Karangahape Road.
A 27-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4462.

• Around 5am there was third serious assault at the Mobil Service Station on the corner or Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road.
A 46-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He has been bailed to appear in court again on 16 January 2026.
The Police file number is 251228/4774.

Police would like to speak to anyone who has witnessed or filmed the assaults.

Witnesses can call Police directly on 105.
Please quote one of the above file numbers.

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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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