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Pavlova
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
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
Birkenhead Repair Cafe
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.
English Conversation Classes
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
Special Character Areas for the chop - public meeting tonight
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.
Article:
www.nzherald.co.nz...
Can you help a business in your community?
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!
Competition now closed *WIN* a coin toss with the Blues
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.
Old household paints lying around?
Do you need to get rid of old paints? Dispose of them sustainably by dropping your waste off at participating Dulux and Resene stores.*
*Excludes commercial quantities. A small fee may apply.
Any size McCafé® coffee is $4
Grab yourself a delicious Barista Made Coffee for only $4 at McCafé.
McCafé, simply good coffee.
Available for a limited time.
Sunnybrae Normal School Out of Zone Enrolments for Term 3,2022
Enrolment at Sunnybrae Normal School is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office. Students who live within the home zone are entitled to enrol at the school.
For students who live out of zone, the next opportunity to apply is before 3 June 2022, this… View moreEnrolment at Sunnybrae Normal School is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office. Students who live within the home zone are entitled to enrol at the school.
For students who live out of zone, the next opportunity to apply is before 3 June 2022, this will be for students starting between 25 July and 30 September 2022 in Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 6 for out of zone students.
There will be an out of zone ballot held on Tuesday 7 June for students not living in the school’s home zone. If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
To Start in Term 3 2022
Deadline for receipt of applications
Friday 3 June 2022
Date of ballot
Tuesday 7 June 2022
Applications should be made via the school website www.sunnybrae.school.nz...
Help your child take the next step!
Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help … View moreTaking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help your child take the next step with their learning.
Making room to grow
Central Government has new rules for how Tāmaki Makaurau must grow to support more homes. Click on 'Read More' to have your say on changes to Auckland’s planning rules.
Beautiful Calathea Red Mojo in White Ceramic Pot
Pot 48cm x 26cm, Plant potted in correct mixture for this type of plant. Pick up in Northcote, close to bridge. Mobile Sue 0272586004
Pear wood
Hi. I am after a couple of small pieces of Pearwood, and or Applewood, please. It's for a sick Bunny Rabbit. Very important to her. ANy pieces would help him. Thanks, URGENT!!!!
Housie
Housie at the Birkenhead RSA starting at 1000 next Wednesday 4th of May All welcome
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