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‘Te Wiki o te Reo Māori,’ (Māori Language Week) is an annual celebration held in the third week of September. It will be from 11-18, September this year😀
It is a week to celebrate and promote te reo Māori, encouraged to learn the language and experience its rich culture.
This year, we … View more‘Te Wiki o te Reo Māori,’ (Māori Language Week) is an annual celebration held in the third week of September. It will be from 11-18, September this year😀
It is a week to celebrate and promote te reo Māori, encouraged to learn the language and experience its rich culture.
This year, we would like to invite you to celebrate with us @12noon, Thursday, 14th September, at our library. We will sing three popular Waiata which has been printed on this post together to mark this special moment❤❤❤
Everyone is welcome. See you then🙌
We also have some te Reo Māori bookmarks for you to pick up🫰
Auckland Transport will soon begin work on the construction of a new raised pedestrian crossing outside 190 Beach Haven Rd and a stormwater drainage catchpit.
Work will begin on Monday 11 September and continue for approx 6 weeks (weather dependent). Hours of work are 7am to 5pm and stop/go … View moreAuckland Transport will soon begin work on the construction of a new raised pedestrian crossing outside 190 Beach Haven Rd and a stormwater drainage catchpit.
Work will begin on Monday 11 September and continue for approx 6 weeks (weather dependent). Hours of work are 7am to 5pm and stop/go traffic management will be in place. There will also be a temporary walkway for pedestrians.
The project was consulted on earlier this year and is proceeding as designed. It includes installing yellow lines at the Paragon Rd intersection to make it safer for exiting vehicles.
For more detail on the project and responses to feedback, see:
at.govt.nz...
Auckland Council is currently considering a new funding model for local boards that will strip investment from the North Shore. Last week the Kaipātiki Local Board unanimously opposed it and pointed out that it may be illegal.
The new model moves away from funding local boards based on current… View moreAuckland Council is currently considering a new funding model for local boards that will strip investment from the North Shore. Last week the Kaipātiki Local Board unanimously opposed it and pointed out that it may be illegal.
The new model moves away from funding local boards based on current assets and services, and instead redistributes funding based on a formula of Population, Deprivation and Land Area (80:15:5). This new formula would effectively strip millions of dollars from both the Kaipātiki Local Board and Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and give it to other local boards, meaning less investment into our area and possibly the closure of public assets (buildings, playgrounds, bridges, parks, etc) or cuts to local services. Both local boards already don’t receive adequate funding to maintain assets, so this is a real concern.
What we say:
Attached is our feedback on the proposal and an alternative fairer funding model that we have put forward. Instead of the Governing Body (Mayor and Councillors) receiving all income and allocating a small amount to be shared between the 21 local boards, we believe that each local board should instead keep a percentage of the rates raised from its own area, and then pay a levy to the Governing Body to cover regional expenses. We have provided figures showing that if the levy was set at only 33% of the rate take, that every local board would be better off and able to fulfil their obligations under the law. The Governing Body would still receive the lions’ share of 67% of rates. We have also suggested that any revenue generated from fees or charges (for example, Leisure Centre fees) should be allocated to the respective local board in addition to the rates amount.
We have also pointed out that it is potentially illegal for the proposed funding formula to not factor in the rates collected and the revenue generated in a local board area. The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 clearly states that the funding formula must have regard to both rates and revenue derived from each local board area. From what we can tell, these have not been considered, let alone included, in the proposed funding formula.
Help us make this the most successful Rotary Charity Book Fair yet. Thankyou to those who have already left books at the drop-off Z Service Stations already. See brochure for details.
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An opportunity for members of
our Korean community to find belonging in Aotearoa with
Te Reo and Tikanga Māori
Refresh your outdoor spaces with Resene Lumbersider and Resene Walk-on with these easy ideas.
Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.
If your child loves drawing and painting they’ll love this one-day workshop with artist Eion Bryant. With step-by-step instruction children will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting learning tips and techniques along the way. Fun and focused!
Time and place: Beach Haven Community House, … View moreIf your child loves drawing and painting they’ll love this one-day workshop with artist Eion Bryant. With step-by-step instruction children will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting learning tips and techniques along the way. Fun and focused!
Time and place: Beach Haven Community House, September 27th, 11.00am - 4.00pm. Cost: $60
BOOKINGS: eion@eionbryant.com, Ph 0211327033
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We are looking for large lined or thermal curtains that will measure space of about 210cm by 190cm. If anyone has any that they no longer need or want to be rid of, we would very much appreciate it
Many thanks to Chef Atsushi and Hitomi for another inspiring sushi workshop.
There is so much more to understanding the techniques that are necessary to make spectacular sushi!
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Rental properties that allow pets are very hard to come by in New Zealand, yet the amount of people owning therapy dogs is rising. Some might say that allowing tenants to have pets means that they'll stay longer and treat your house like a home. Do you think changes should be made to ensure … View moreRental properties that allow pets are very hard to come by in New Zealand, yet the amount of people owning therapy dogs is rising. Some might say that allowing tenants to have pets means that they'll stay longer and treat your house like a home. Do you think changes should be made to ensure more pet-friendly rentals are available?
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Co-hosted by Glenfield Library & The Asian Network Inc.
Time: 11AM on Thursday, 7th September
Arabic interpreter is supplied.
Meeting ID: 859 8417 9709 (no password required)
Or Join Zoom Meeting by clicking:
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In New Zealand, heart disease is the single biggest killer of our loved ones. Since 1968, the incredible supporters of the Heart Foundation have contributed more than $85 million into heart research projects and fellowships for Kiwi cardiologists to get world-class training.
Right now, you can … View moreIn New Zealand, heart disease is the single biggest killer of our loved ones. Since 1968, the incredible supporters of the Heart Foundation have contributed more than $85 million into heart research projects and fellowships for Kiwi cardiologists to get world-class training.
Right now, you can support the Heart Foundation and have the chance to win this fully furnished Jennian home in Glenbrook, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Be in to win and get your tickets today!
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