West Harbour, Auckland

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2385 days ago

Autumn art made easy

Resene ColorShop Westgate

With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and … View more
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2385 days ago

Autumn art made easy

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and … View more
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2386 days ago

Foggy Thursday morning in Auckland

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

More than 60 domestic flights were affected by fog over Auckland on Thursday morning. Met Service meteorologist Andy Best said the fog should clear up around midday.
Thank you to Lalit Rane for sharing this photo he took from Mount Eden of the Sky Tower peeping from a blanket of fog.
Do you like … View more
More than 60 domestic flights were affected by fog over Auckland on Thursday morning. Met Service meteorologist Andy Best said the fog should clear up around midday.
Thank you to Lalit Rane for sharing this photo he took from Mount Eden of the Sky Tower peeping from a blanket of fog.
Do you like fog, or find it a nuisance? Let us know in the comments.
[Please type NFP if your comment is not for print.]

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2386 days ago

Dementia for Famillies Support Group

Christine Campus Manager from Kalandra Education Group

Our Dementia for Families events are gaining momentum. The need for informative content and a platform where Carers can interact person-to-person appears evident. At the conclusion of these events participants will be asked how often they wish to meet. A support group will be established with … View moreOur Dementia for Families events are gaining momentum. The need for informative content and a platform where Carers can interact person-to-person appears evident. At the conclusion of these events participants will be asked how often they wish to meet. A support group will be established with Kalandra as the neucleus. Ongoing support meetings will continue and ideas and circumstances shared. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer any concerns or questions.
There's still time to register for our final two Dementia for Families events.
Either: Sunday 23, June from 2pm-3.30pm or
Wednesday, 26 June from 6.30pm -8.00pm.
Hope to see you there !

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2386 days ago

Mate Ma’a Tonga fan day: Monday 17 June, 3.30pm, Mt Smart Stadium

Helen Shaw from

The Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior … View more
The Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior performances and signing and selfie stations.

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2386 days ago

Poll: Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View more
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.

To read more, click here

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Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?
  • 27.7% Yes
    27.7% Complete
  • 72.3% No
    72.3% Complete
2119 votes
2387 days ago

Cello Lessons!

Lionel Reekie from Music Education Centre Henderson

Music Education Centre's wonderful cello teacher, Ali Al Azzawi has returned from his overseas travels and is now accepting new students! Ali was travelling as part of a cello octet, touring a number of middle-eastern countries spreading the joys of music far and wide! Ali has had an action … View moreMusic Education Centre's wonderful cello teacher, Ali Al Azzawi has returned from his overseas travels and is now accepting new students! Ali was travelling as part of a cello octet, touring a number of middle-eastern countries spreading the joys of music far and wide! Ali has had an action packed career thus far, but one of his personal highlights was in 1997, where he attended a masterclass with Yo Yoma, the world's premier cellist.

ps. here's a picture for proof!

pps. Want lessons from Ali? he is available Friday evenings. Follow the link to sign up today!

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2387 days ago

Tellus vacuum Cleaner Cord????

Sharon from Te Atatu Peninsula

This is a real "Long shot request!!!" Does anyone have an old Tellus Vaccum cleaner "buried in the garage - looks a bit like R2-D2 of Star wars - need the electrical cord - motor goes well but plug seems to have "died." private message me if you have one PLEASE- Thanks

Free

2387 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New … View more
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
2387 days ago

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Age Concern

As many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported.

Elder abuse is not specific to any one gender, religion, ethnicity, or income group. It may happen at home, in residential care, or in hospitals. Most of the time… View more
As many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported.

Elder abuse is not specific to any one gender, religion, ethnicity, or income group. It may happen at home, in residential care, or in hospitals. Most of the time family members are the abusers.

Connection is the best prevention when it comes to Elder Abuse.

If you or someone you know is experiencing Elder Abuse, please contact:

* General Provider - Age Concern Auckland: (09) 820 0184
* Indian Provider - Shanti Niwas: (09) 622 10101
* Pacific Provider - Vaka Tautua: 0800 825 282
Learn more

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2387 days ago

👱🏽‍♂️MEN’S HEALTH MONTH – Get A Check-Up

Mike from Anytime Fitness Hobsonville

MEN’S HEALTH MONTH – Get A Check-Up

If you’re going to your doctor regularly, they can keep on top of almost anything. Even something like cancer is treatable if you catch it early. But if you haven’t been to the doctor for a few years, (some of us haven’t been for ten years or more),… View more
MEN’S HEALTH MONTH – Get A Check-Up

If you’re going to your doctor regularly, they can keep on top of almost anything. Even something like cancer is treatable if you catch it early. But if you haven’t been to the doctor for a few years, (some of us haven’t been for ten years or more), the fear factor can be massive. You almost don’t realise how big it is until you phone up to book your appointment. Brave it out. Pick up the phone and make an appointment to see your doctor for a general check-up this week, even if you don’t think there’s anything wrong.”

This week the team at Anytime Fitness Hobsonville are offering free blood pressure checks for men and women. Feel free to speak to our staff for more information

#MenStartTalking

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