Karaka, Papakura

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

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2575 days ago

R u strong?

Tracey from Papakura

Spa pool needs shifting this wed afternoon/evening. Half hour work tops. Beer or cash as thank you pls txt 021 2553211

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2575 days ago

Help wanted - Wednesday 12 December

Tracey from Papakura

Hi everyone.

Im getting a spa pool delivered on Wednesday afternoon (estimated time between 3 and 6 pm)
I am in desperate need of a couple of "strong " helpers to get it in place.
The delivery guy will help, so will hubby, but need 2 more people.
Its barely going to be a half hour … View more
Hi everyone.

Im getting a spa pool delivered on Wednesday afternoon (estimated time between 3 and 6 pm)
I am in desperate need of a couple of "strong " helpers to get it in place.
The delivery guy will help, so will hubby, but need 2 more people.
Its barely going to be a half hour job, I could text u 1/2 hour before delivery guy arrives - so you wouldn't have to hang around
If u are available pls text me. Cash or box of beer to thank you for your work !!
Thanks Tracey 021 2554322

2575 days ago

Manurewa life long learning fund - applications open

Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Manurewa Local Board has funding available for seniors aged 55 and over engaging in learning activities in 2019.

Funding of up to $2000 is available to those living in the Manurewa Local Board area.

Pick up an application form at the Manurewa Local Board office or Manurewa Library, 7 Hill … View more
Manurewa Local Board has funding available for seniors aged 55 and over engaging in learning activities in 2019.

Funding of up to $2000 is available to those living in the Manurewa Local Board area.

Pick up an application form at the Manurewa Local Board office or Manurewa Library, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa, or contact Age Concern Counties Manukau on 297 4331 ext 817 or email annaj@accm.org.nz.

Applications close 19th December 2018.
Find out more!

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2575 days ago

ALL AGE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Cecily from Pukekohe

At St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Pukekohe
This Sunday, December 16, 9.30am, cnr Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe. All welcome to join in -- or just come and enjoy a quirky retelling of the Christmas Story.
Let Jan know if you would like a part to play (0274 521 366)

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2593 days ago

*WIN* a hamper for a special elder in your life

Te Wananga o Aotearoa

Share the aroha! To celebrate the success of our Te Kumanu Raeroa (elderly care) course, we're giving away four amazing Christmas hampers to a special kuia or koroua in your life. It could be your elderly family member, friend or neighbour.

Simply post a reply telling us why your kuia or … View more
Share the aroha! To celebrate the success of our Te Kumanu Raeroa (elderly care) course, we're giving away four amazing Christmas hampers to a special kuia or koroua in your life. It could be your elderly family member, friend or neighbour.

Simply post a reply telling us why your kuia or koroua should win. Entries close 3 December 9am.

So what's in the Xmas hamper? A range of delicious Christmas treats, plus a tea-set, tea & kiwiana tea-towel - all delivered in a harakeke (flax) basket, handwoven by our resident weaver. Value: $300.
Ts & Cs apply

Best of luck from your local Te Wānanga o Aotearoa whānau
Course info here

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2575 days ago

The Similarity Between Shorthand and Social Media

Andrea from Clarks Beach - Waiau Pa

It didn't take much to convince me as a student, that there was a lot of space between words and their meanings.

Having to write in long hand what my teacher dictated in a lesson, and then change the sentences to condense the meaning , developed my listening skills to hear the intended … View more
It didn't take much to convince me as a student, that there was a lot of space between words and their meanings.

Having to write in long hand what my teacher dictated in a lesson, and then change the sentences to condense the meaning , developed my listening skills to hear the intended message. And so it was with a sense of relief that Shorthand was offered as a subject at school, and I enrolled as the attraction to the simplicity of the language seemed a progression of the written word.
Shorthand opened up a realm of possibilities for me, as longhand writing took away attention that could otherwise be used to listen to the order and meaning of the words spoken. Traditional longhand notes had previously kept me busy and sometimes missing the point, to keeping up with the speaker. I was not given the opportunity to think about what I was writing, as I was often behind the teacher's lecture to question their point of view (correcting spelling, grammar etc). However with Shorthand, instead of being left behind, I was able to think ahead to where the conversation was going. This is where Shorthand trains one to listen only to the sound and shape of a word. I could accentuate the strokes to indicate what was in bold and needed to be emphasized, and dependent upon where the word sat on the line or below it, decide how it was be to used to join the sentence.
With Shorthand, one could skip over the small injunctions to connect the greater message. I was hooked. Similarly to how Social Media uses a hook to get the attention of the reader. You may notice how short a heading is, and yet how it can successfully deliver the body of the message to its audience. Not all messages can encourage audience participation with the bare minimum of words. It is the note taker who is responsible for capturing the spoken word that ensures the message is given across accurately. Often the heading is accompanied by an image that can give the title more depth.
The beauty of Shorthand is that the written symbol represents the spoken message, without the need of unnecessary flourish. I am not saying that flourish is unwanted. Some stories are best written as novels, such as Shakespeare. The reader is engaged through the use of exaggerated and period wording as this helps to create the scene for the audience.
There is a duty to the reader when having their attention. Part is to keep the reader up with the story line, and part is to fill in the gaps that may otherwise have been spoken. To enable you to understand where the link between Shorthand and Social Media is, the following Heading may assist:

Longhand : Why Go Where No Man Has Bothered To Go Before Shorthand : Go Where No Man Has Gone Before

The beauty of Shorthand is in its simplicity to deliver the message.

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2576 days ago

Canon Maxify MB2060

Julie from Waiuku

The stylish Canon MAXIFY MB2060 Wireless prints, copies, scans, faxes + cloud function with effortless ease and is a smart and stylish accessory for home office productivity.

Functions: Print, Copy, Scan, Fax, blue tooth function.
New still in box

Price: $70

2576 days ago

Auckland train services cancelled on Wednesday due to union meetings

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A total of 105 train services will not run on Wednesday as union staff members clock off for a meeting.

Auckland Transport (AT) said members would attend the meeting from 11am to 1pm but trains would be cancelled approximately two hours either side of the meeting as well.

This was to ensure … View more
A total of 105 train services will not run on Wednesday as union staff members clock off for a meeting.

Auckland Transport (AT) said members would attend the meeting from 11am to 1pm but trains would be cancelled approximately two hours either side of the meeting as well.

This was to ensure members had the time to get to the meeting and services would return to normal afterwards. However, some services may be affected outside of these times, the AT spokesperson said. More information here .

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2576 days ago

Colour consultant

Michelle from Waiuku

Are you looking for inspiration? New build or renovations? Office space? I am a qualified interior designer and colour consultant who would love to give you the right inspiration for your space. Michelle at Balance design.

2576 days ago

Auction 33 Senator Drive, Manurewa.

Fiona Senton - licensee Sales Person Ray White Papakura from

Good Morning everyone, the Auction for 33 Senator Drive , Manurewa is tomorrow, commencing at 2.00pm. Please note the Auction will be held in rooms at our Ray White Office. Please see your invitation below. I will see you there! Fiona xx.

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2579 days ago

Get ready, Christmas in the park is coming to town!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

It's been described as "one of the greatest family events", so will you be heading along to Auckland's Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park this year?

Mike Puru and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jess Quinn will be hosting the event. So have yourself a merry … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's been described as "one of the greatest family events", so will you be heading along to Auckland's Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park this year?

Mike Puru and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jess Quinn will be hosting the event. So have yourself a merry little Christmas and enjoy the event!

Info: Everything kicks off around 7.30pm Saturday December 8th at the Auckland Domain. It will air on Three on Saturday December 15th. For all you need to know about the event, click here.

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2576 days ago

Christmas Appeal

Auckland City Mission

Every Christmas, we somehow manage to spend more on gifts than we planned and buy more food than we could ever eat. Inevitably, this creates a lot of waste. Which is why this year, we’re focusing on turning Christmas waste into Christmas joy. After all, there’s more than enough Christmas to go … View moreEvery Christmas, we somehow manage to spend more on gifts than we planned and buy more food than we could ever eat. Inevitably, this creates a lot of waste. Which is why this year, we’re focusing on turning Christmas waste into Christmas joy. After all, there’s more than enough Christmas to go around.

Join us in our goal of giving every Aucklander a Merry Christmas and donate what you save.
Find out more!

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2576 days ago

The counties power Christmas lights - Trains at night

The Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Glenbrook Vintage Railway will be lighting up Franklin with festive cheer this year with a new Christmas experience.

The Counties Power Christmas Lights – Trains at Night event will see the charitable organisation's trains, station and buildings dressed in Christmas lights, a special … View more
Glenbrook Vintage Railway will be lighting up Franklin with festive cheer this year with a new Christmas experience.

The Counties Power Christmas Lights – Trains at Night event will see the charitable organisation's trains, station and buildings dressed in Christmas lights, a special Christmas Express train service, visits from Santa, a Christmas market and much more.

The Counties Power Christmas Lights - Trains at Night will run from 14-16 and 20-23 December in the lead up to Christmas from 7pm till 11pm.

The first train is at 7.30, and will run half hourly to the workshops and return.

There will be a Santa's grotto, night markets, train rides, entertainment and lots more.

Book your tickets now:
General Admission $10.00 (Ages 2 and older)
Family Admission $40.00 (Up to 2 adults and 4 children aged 14 to 2 years)
Under 2s free

Your ticket entitles you to 1 Train Ride and site entry. Additional train ride tickets can be purchased on the day.
Book your tickets here!

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2581 days ago

Poll: Would you visit a board game bar?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christchurch may have a very cool arcade bar, but Auckland has a bar dedicated to your favourite board games! 'Dice and Fork' is here.

We want to know whether you would visit a board game bar? Would you been keen to try it with your mates? If so, how much time do you … View more
Hi neighbours,

Christchurch may have a very cool arcade bar, but Auckland has a bar dedicated to your favourite board games! 'Dice and Fork' is here.

We want to know whether you would visit a board game bar? Would you been keen to try it with your mates? If so, how much time do you think you'd spend at a bar like this?

Take part in our poll below or leave a reply to share your thoughts.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Would you visit a board game bar?
  • 69.7% Yes
    69.7% Complete
  • 30.3% No
    30.3% Complete
577 votes
2582 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

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