Beach Haven, Auckland

The ‘Ultimate’ alternative to school!

Vision College

Does your teen disengage at school?

At Vision College we offer our free 'Ultimate' programme, designed for 16-19 year olds who haven’t enjoyed school and are looking to gain skills and insight towards a pathway for their future.

Students gain valuable life and employment skills … View moreDoes your teen disengage at school?

At Vision College we offer our free 'Ultimate' programme, designed for 16-19 year olds who haven’t enjoyed school and are looking to gain skills and insight towards a pathway for their future.

Students gain valuable life and employment skills that prepare them for life outside of study, all while achieving the NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 1 and 2, both NZQA qualifications, in just one year. Find out more

Concrete planter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

This modern, stylish planter finished in Resene is a great option to show off a statement plant. Find out how to create your own.

Can you candidate? Yes, you can!

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland’s local election is less than six months away and Aucklanders are looking for bold leadership to take on the opportunities and challenges the city will face in the upcoming term.
Can you candidate? Find out by clicking on 'Read More'.

Growing Together - Special Character

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on our proposal to include some areas of special character balanced with enabling more housing for current and future Aucklanders to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation closing on Monday 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read … View moreHave your say on our proposal to include some areas of special character balanced with enabling more housing for current and future Aucklanders to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation closing on Monday 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.

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May Newsletter

The Team from Highbury Community House Inc

This May in the House, going pink to show our support for pink shirt day (Friday 20th May) & so many events/workshops to choose from. Go on in & take your pick.

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Hey muuuuuummmmmmm's in Auckland, this one's for you!

The Team from NZ Compare

It's time to treat the mum/mom/māmā in your life to some tasty donuts from our friends at Mamasdonuts North Shore 🍩🤤🥳

Who's mama deserves to win one box of donuts?!🤞🙏
Simply comment on this post, telling us why your mum deserves to be in to win! Good luck! 😄

… View moreIt's time to treat the mum/mom/māmā in your life to some tasty donuts from our friends at Mamasdonuts North Shore 🍩🤤🥳

Who's mama deserves to win one box of donuts?!🤞🙏
Simply comment on this post, telling us why your mum deserves to be in to win! Good luck! 😄

#WIN your Mum a box of yummy Mamas donuts!

Entries close midnight 8th May 2022
Our team will be in touch with the winner Monday 9th May 2022

May Special deal for Storage Unit

Suzanne from Storage 4 You Ltd

While we have plenty of stock we are offering our 1.5 x 3.0 x 2.8m storage units for only $175.00 per month inc gst. These normally rent for $210.00. We think this is the best deal on the North Shore.

Sunnybrae Normal School - Office Administrator Wanted

Spring Shih from Sunnybrae Normal School

Would you like to have time off in the school holidays, work with awesome colleagues and interact with lovely families from diverse cultures? If so, this is all possible within our stimulating environment on the North Shore in Auckland.

We can offer you:
* Work-life balance
* Supportive team … View moreWould you like to have time off in the school holidays, work with awesome colleagues and interact with lovely families from diverse cultures? If so, this is all possible within our stimulating environment on the North Shore in Auckland.

We can offer you:
* Work-life balance
* Supportive team members and management
* Newly renovated office spaces
* Cute kids
* Professional Development Opportunities

We are looking for:
Essentially, someone who is out of the box, a team member with a positive attitude that exudes personal warmth; a great sense of humour and the ability to show initiative and work autonomously.

Our ideal candidate will have:
* Experience in office work, preferably within the education sector.
* Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
* Effective organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
* High level of computer literacy (Google Drive, Word, Excel, +++).
* Ability to multitask and thrive in an invigorating school environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* First Aid certificate, or willingness to get First Aid training.

This position is 8:00 am to 3:30 pm daily for term time only (40 weeks). Ideally, this would be Monday to Friday but we can be flexible. Salary will be determined based on previous experience.

Key responsibilities:
* Interact with students, families, staff and the wider community.
* Reception: manage day-to-day reception duties.
* Support the Senior Leadership Team and the Office Manager via completion of administrative tasks associated with operating an efficient school office.

The successful applicant must be eligible to work in New Zealand and undergo Police Vetting processes under the Vulnerable Children's Act.

Please send your cover letter, CV and 3 referees to Jennifer Wheadon, Office Manager at jobs@sunnybrae.school.nz.

Pavlova

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It’s drizzling Pavlovas today! Our Foundation students have prepared New Zealand’s acclaimed national dessert. It's not only beautiful to look at, but also offers an exciting mix of flavors and textures.
Today we combined strawberry, raspberry & kiwifruit with whipped cream and … View moreIt’s drizzling Pavlovas today! Our Foundation students have prepared New Zealand’s acclaimed national dessert. It's not only beautiful to look at, but also offers an exciting mix of flavors and textures.
Today we combined strawberry, raspberry & kiwifruit with whipped cream and passion puree.

Kids Coding & Robotics Workshop

The Team from Highbury Community House Inc

Learn the world of coding & robotics with Brain Play.

Workshop Details:
• Learn the basics concepts of programming

• Do some coding of your own at a level catered to your experience

• Get hands-on with our very own robots

• Apply your new coding skills to programming the … View moreLearn the world of coding & robotics with Brain Play.

Workshop Details:
• Learn the basics concepts of programming

• Do some coding of your own at a level catered to your experience

• Get hands-on with our very own robots

• Apply your new coding skills to programming the robots for simple tasks

The cost is $32+GST

Email admin@highburyhouse.org.nz to book

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Birkenhead Repair Cafe

The Team from Highbury Community House Inc

Do you have small item that needs to be repaired?
A broken kettle, necklace or hem on your favourite dress is unraveled?
Bring them along to our Repair cafe;

Saturday 21st May | 9:00am-12:00pm

Onewa Christian Community @St Andrews Church.

… View moreDo you have small item that needs to be repaired?
A broken kettle, necklace or hem on your favourite dress is unraveled?
Bring them along to our Repair cafe;

Saturday 21st May | 9:00am-12:00pm

Onewa Christian Community @St Andrews Church.

172 Hinemoa Street | Birkenhead.

We have various volunteers who are donating their time to repair your items that you have been storing away not knowing what to do with them.

Accepted on the day will be small appliances, general repairs, jewellery & clothing.

Please note that any clothing that you bring will need to be washed.

There will be a children's activity, tea and coffee for that neighbourly chat and a talk on book repairing.

Nothing to repair? Pop in and have a look around, meet your local community.

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English Conversation Classes

The Team from Highbury Community House Inc

Would you like to feel more confident in speaking English to your Doctor, Dentist or Mechanic? Then these classes are for you.

Learn in a relaxed environment to feel confident in such dialogues, improve grammar & spelling, as well as connecting with different cultures.
The tutor Francie … View moreWould you like to feel more confident in speaking English to your Doctor, Dentist or Mechanic? Then these classes are for you.

Learn in a relaxed environment to feel confident in such dialogues, improve grammar & spelling, as well as connecting with different cultures.
The tutor Francie taught at Christchurch Polytechnic, where she created conversation/dialogue resources to meet the students’ needs in a very practical way.

These classes are free to the community, booking is essential.

Please email admin@highburyhouse.org.nz

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Special Character Areas for the chop - public meeting tonight

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

A great article in the NZ Herald today from Clr John Watson on the proposal from Government and Auckland Council to change the Unitary Plan to allow the removal of special character heritage houses from Birkenhead and Northcote.

And a reminder that a community-led, pro-heritage public meeting is… View moreA great article in the NZ Herald today from Clr John Watson on the proposal from Government and Auckland Council to change the Unitary Plan to allow the removal of special character heritage houses from Birkenhead and Northcote.

And a reminder that a community-led, pro-heritage public meeting is being held this evening to discuss the removal of the special character overlay:

6.30pm Tuesday 3 May, at Birkenhead Bowling Club, 93 Mokoia Ave, Birkenhead.

The meeting is being run by Shore Action member Danielle Grant, Northcote Point Heritage Preservation Society, Birkenhead Heritage Society, Northcote Residents Association and Birkenhead Residents Association.

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Can you help a business in your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your … View moreWe are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your availability and how you'd like to help.

If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.

Together, let's help keep small businesses busy! Explore Short Notice

Competition now closed *WIN* a coin toss with the Blues

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a little Blues fan in the whānau? Nominate someone between the ages of 7-13 to win an amazing experience with the Blues at Eden Park on Friday 6th May!

Here's what they'll receive:
- goodie bags containing Blues home jerseys and caps
- 2 x silver stand tickets
- food & … View moreGot a little Blues fan in the whānau? Nominate someone between the ages of 7-13 to win an amazing experience with the Blues at Eden Park on Friday 6th May!

Here's what they'll receive:
- goodie bags containing Blues home jerseys and caps
- 2 x silver stand tickets
- food & beverage vouchers
- an exclusive meet the captains and players experience
- a tour of the TV commentary box

PLUS your little Blues fan will flip the coin to start the game!

Simply COMMENT BELOW and tell us about your little Blues fan...
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Requirements:
1) Child must be aged between 7 and 13 and accompanied by a guardian.
2) Winner must be available on Friday 6 May from 5pm. Prize is not transferable.
3) Winner must be available for reasonable publicity purposes.
4) Winners will be contacted Monday 2nd May by COB

Click here for full T&Cs. Go the Blues!