Mount Albert, Auckland

Deep Peace Meditation

Ali Cowan from Meditation NZ

Rest, relax and rejuvenate, Wednesdays 10.30am. Gentle stretches, guided breathing, relaxation, mindfulness and meditation. Simple practices for balanced well being. Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, cushion and water. All welcome. Free...(donations gratefully accepted). Freyburg Room, Mt … View moreRest, relax and rejuvenate, Wednesdays 10.30am. Gentle stretches, guided breathing, relaxation, mindfulness and meditation. Simple practices for balanced well being. Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, cushion and water. All welcome. Free...(donations gratefully accepted). Freyburg Room, Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, 13 May Rd, Mt.Roskill.

Yoga Journey

Ali Cowan from Meditation NZ

Tuesdays 7.30pm Mt Albert: War Memorial Hall
Thursdays 7.30pm Takapuna: Mary Thomas Center, 7 Gibbons Rd
An evening of pure relaxation for body, mind and soul. Beginning with some gentle yoga stretches, followed by a guided deep peace relaxation, yoga mantra breathing, japa … View moreTuesdays 7.30pm Mt Albert: War Memorial Hall
Thursdays 7.30pm Takapuna: Mary Thomas Center, 7 Gibbons Rd
An evening of pure relaxation for body, mind and soul. Beginning with some gentle yoga stretches, followed by a guided deep peace relaxation, yoga mantra breathing, japa meditation and ending with beautiful kirtan meditation. You will leave feeling enlivened and with a sense of peace and inner calm. Free....(donations gratefuly accepted). All welcome.

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Snack, brunch or lunch at Alberton Market Day tomorrow!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Artisanal street food at Alberton Market Day tomorrow!

Lots of options from vendors Kraken Crumpets, Vege Bang Bang, Crepes Creations and Manila Eats. With smoked pastrami sandwhiches by Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen and chorizo hot-dogs by Salash Delicatessen. Sweet treats covered by … View moreArtisanal street food at Alberton Market Day tomorrow!

Lots of options from vendors Kraken Crumpets, Vege Bang Bang, Crepes Creations and Manila Eats. With smoked pastrami sandwhiches by Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen and chorizo hot-dogs by Salash Delicatessen. Sweet treats covered by Grownup Donuts, Mister Gelato and more (x3 bakeries, x2 specialist bakers of xmas tarts and xmas cake plus a chocolatier!)

There will probably be a few showers but don't let the rain ruin your day! Bring a brolley and hop from gazebo to gazebo. Sheltered seating on the verandah.

Alberton Market Day, THIS SUNDAY, 10am-2pm FREE ENTRY. www.facebook.com...

Museum Membership is here

The Team from Auckland Museum

Just launched, Museum Membership gives you the opportunity to get more from your Museum.

Enjoy unlimited, free entry to paid exhibitions (including Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Creations), invites to exclusive events, discounts at the Museum café, store and more.

Individual Memberships … View moreJust launched, Museum Membership gives you the opportunity to get more from your Museum.

Enjoy unlimited, free entry to paid exhibitions (including Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Creations), invites to exclusive events, discounts at the Museum café, store and more.

Individual Memberships start at just $50 a year and you can share the aroha by adding Friends & Whānau passes for just $25 each. Become a Museum Member

Sash clamps to borrow

Savio from Mount Roskill

Does anyone know where i can borrow 2 sash clamps 1200mm.. i working on a table and need these for a few days..

Thanks

Auckland mountains closed as Guy Fawkes looms

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Fourteen Auckland mountains have been closed to the public to ward off blazes fuelled by fireworks.

The maunga (mountains) administered by the Tupuna Maunga Authority are closed to the public this week from 7.30 pm until November 8.

The decision to ban evening access follows fires at Mt … View moreFourteen Auckland mountains have been closed to the public to ward off blazes fuelled by fireworks.

The maunga (mountains) administered by the Tupuna Maunga Authority are closed to the public this week from 7.30 pm until November 8.

The decision to ban evening access follows fires at Mt Wellington and Mt Eden on Guy Fawkes night last year.

Fireworks sparked a blaze which tore through the crater of Mangere Mountain in December last year and another fire on Mt Wellington in April.

Last month another blaze caused by a group of youths playing with fireworks ripped through the lower slopes of Mt Wellington.

The following mountains will be closed: Wiri, One Tree Hill, Mount Wellington, Mount Eden, North Head, Mount Albert, Mount Hobson, Pigeon Mountain, Mount Richmond, Mount Roskill, Mount St John, Mount Victoria, Mangere Mountain, Big King.

Do you agree with the closures?

Are you planning to celebrate Guy Fawkes tomorrow night?

THIS SUNDAY at Alberton Market Day!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Get your avocados fresh from the growers - Kamai Ranges Orchard, Katikati ($5 bags and avos both ready to eat and to ripen), the first season's strawbs, blueberries and delicious Campari tomatoes from Sweet Red Strawberries, Helensville, as well as produce grown by Mt Albert locals at … View moreGet your avocados fresh from the growers - Kamai Ranges Orchard, Katikati ($5 bags and avos both ready to eat and to ripen), the first season's strawbs, blueberries and delicious Campari tomatoes from Sweet Red Strawberries, Helensville, as well as produce grown by Mt Albert locals at Sanctuary Community Organic Garden!

If you want them at the market please come by to grab a few avos and a punnet of strawbs! It applies to all the stalls but particularly the produce ones - if they dont have a good day we cant get them back! Lots of work for these growers to get their produce to market and there is waste and loss if it doesn't sell. Please come by to support 'em if you want them!

Exciting new specialty produce vendors this month include Savour (dairy-free nut cheese) and Milk 2.0 - Plant based milks. Lots of your favourite regulars like Cazador Delicatessen, Salash Delicatessen, Zino's Preserves, Delboys, Lulu's Tonics, Our Harvest Preserves, Foundry Chocolate, Grandma Jenkins Fruit Cakes (Christmas cakes!), Queen of Tarts (Christmas tarts!) Grownup Donuts and Otti & Olli return with their delicious artisanal goodies! Grab some gorgeous groceries and treats you wont find in the supermarket.

Alberton Market Day! Sunday 8 November. 10am-2pm. FREE ENTRY.
100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert.

Lawn Bowls Have A Go Day- Sunday 1-5pm, 8/11/20

Steve King from

Have A Go at lawn bowls at Rocky Nook Bowls, Fowlds Park.

All equipment and coaching provided, just wear flat-soled shoes.

Auckland Irish Club bar will be open and all visitor who register to have a go on the day will go into the draw for a free membership!

Internet issues

Advaita from Mount Albert

Update: The chorus technicians have come and fixed it. Our lines were cut when installing the street light poles. Our internet is working and hopefully the same with everyone else.

Thank you for everyone who came forward to raise the issue. You all would have received an email that this has been … View moreUpdate: The chorus technicians have come and fixed it. Our lines were cut when installing the street light poles. Our internet is working and hopefully the same with everyone else.

Thank you for everyone who came forward to raise the issue. You all would have received an email that this has been raised with trades dispute who will be taking over the complaint and handling this for us.

Kia Ora,

If you are one of the houses effected by lack of internet in our area please note that we have just had a chat with the technicians who came to visit. They have only come to assess the issue and they have had no idea about the issue till today. The issue will keep extending because our providers have not communicated this issue with the main provider -chorus. This issue can go on for a while if we don’t put pressure on our providers whose management will then need to get in touch with the technicians to fix it. It’s very frustrating but looks like our calls are going into thin air and we will need the support of everyone effected to get this sorted.

Mantra Night -The Story of Diwali

Ali Cowan from Meditation NZ

Meditation New Zealand & Mantra Night would like to invite you to join us for a Special Evening of Kirtan Music Meditation and spiritual insights with Acharya das. Don't miss our Transcendental Storytime!😃
To celebrate Diwali, 'The Festival of Lights', Acharya will be … View moreMeditation New Zealand & Mantra Night would like to invite you to join us for a Special Evening of Kirtan Music Meditation and spiritual insights with Acharya das. Don't miss our Transcendental Storytime!😃
To celebrate Diwali, 'The Festival of Lights', Acharya will be speaking on 'The Meaning of Diwali'.
600PM Sunday 8TH NOV Grey Lynn Community Centre
All Welcome - Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan Supper - No Charge
Koha Welcomed🙂

Helping People in the Community

Amitabha Hospice Service Trust

Anne Hastie joined the Amitabha Hospice team as a volunteer nearly 6 years ago. After retiring she decided that she would spend some of her spare time volunteering when she saw the Amitabha Hospice advertisement needing volunteers to help people in their community.

Having completed the training… View moreAnne Hastie joined the Amitabha Hospice team as a volunteer nearly 6 years ago. After retiring she decided that she would spend some of her spare time volunteering when she saw the Amitabha Hospice advertisement needing volunteers to help people in their community.

Having completed the training course, attending weekly evening classes for 6 weeks, Anne now visits two Amitabha Hospice patients every week, spending a few hours chatting and helping them in many ways. She considers them both friends rather than her patients and says the ‘best aspect of volunteering is the friendship that is established - always people.’

Join our great team of volunteers today! Volunteer Now

Westinghouse stove and oven

Sasikala from Mount Roskill

Freestanding cooker in good working condition and negotiable.
Contact Sasi 02102996912

Price: $300

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Recycle a school desk

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

Make homework fun by transforming an old school desk into a bright and appealing workstation using your children’s favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

Yellow swan turns heads in Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The Birds Auckland group has been driving past regularly to check on the male swan that was shot with a crossbow in Auckland's Western Springs.

The group painted the bird's head yellow so they can watch over its welfare.

The swan was earlier reunited with its partner and cygnet after a… View moreThe Birds Auckland group has been driving past regularly to check on the male swan that was shot with a crossbow in Auckland's Western Springs.

The group painted the bird's head yellow so they can watch over its welfare.

The swan was earlier reunited with its partner and cygnet after a crossbow bolt was removed from its chest and the animal was treated with antibiotics.

If you notice any future problems with the swan, phone Birds Auckland on 09 256 7300