Point Chevalier, Auckland

How does sleep affect your daily routine?

Beds4U - Avondale

Between the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often forget to take proper rest. Did you know that quality sleep is directly proportional to your productivity level? Click the 'read more' button below and find out how sleep affects your productivity...

White Leather bar stools

Justine from Herne Bay

Listing on behalf.
4 White leather bar stools for sale. 1 year old in excellent condition from a pet and smoke free home. $200 for the lot.
Pick up is in Grey Lynn, preferably before or on Saturday.
Phone Michelle on 022 013 2295

Price: $200

Rotating compost bin

Suresh from Point Chevalier

Includes the bin and one support post. The other end I had attached to the fence. For $15 I can make another support post. Pick in Pt. Chevalier, I can drop off for a small fee. PM me if you are interested.

Free

Have your say: Casino Licence Conditions

Gambling Commission New Zealand

The Gambling Commission invites submissions on its review of the Charitable Trust Licence Conditions for the casino in your area. These conditions help to ensure that money from gambling benefits the community.

Why are the Conditions being reviewed?

The Commission wants to review these … View moreThe Gambling Commission invites submissions on its review of the Charitable Trust Licence Conditions for the casino in your area. These conditions help to ensure that money from gambling benefits the community.

Why are the Conditions being reviewed?

The Commission wants to review these Conditions for each casino in New Zealand to ensure that they are fit-for-purpose.

Visit the Gambling Commission’s website to find out more about the review and how to have your say: www.gamblingcommission.govt.nz. Have your say

Garage sale

Ellie from Point Chevalier

Hey folks, we are having a garage sale this Saturday 1 May.
8am - 12pm
32 Walker Road

Point Chevalier

Cash or bank transfer happily accepted. :-)

Garage sale

Ellie from Point Chevalier

Hey folks, we are having a garage sale this Saturday 1 May.
8am - 12pm
32 Walker Road
Point Chevalier

Cash or bank transfer happily accepted. :-)

Negotiable

COMPASSION~ From An Evolutionary, Psychological, Medical & Buddhist Perspective

Anjalee Pieries from Amitabha Hospice Service Trust

COMPASSION~ From An Evolutionary, Psychological, Medical & Buddhist Perspective
Where: Amitabha Hospice Service, 44 Powell Street, Avondale
When: Wednesday 26th May at 7pm
Who: Presented by Dr Tony Fernando
To Register visit - www.amitabhahospice.org......
Dr Tony Fernando is a … View moreCOMPASSION~ From An Evolutionary, Psychological, Medical & Buddhist Perspective
Where: Amitabha Hospice Service, 44 Powell Street, Avondale
When: Wednesday 26th May at 7pm
Who: Presented by Dr Tony Fernando
To Register visit - www.amitabhahospice.org......
Dr Tony Fernando is a Psychiatrist/Sleep and Insomnia Specialist in Auckland. In 2012, he was awarded by the President of the Philippines for his work in sleep medicine and medical education. In 2015, he was awarded the chair's award by the NZ Medical Association its highest award for his work on the health of New Zealanders. He recently passed his PhD oral examination at the University of Auckland, studying compassion in medicine. He led a mindfulness meditation group at Auckland Hospital for more than 10 years. He currently runs a mindfulness and emotional balance group for prisoners at Mt Eden Corrections Facility. He was temporarily ordained as a Buddhist monk in Myanmar in 2017.

Pavlova roulade & baked Cheesecake

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sweet at heart? Two classic desserts prepared by our Foundation cooks - A delicious twist on a classic Kiwi Pavlova, rolled up into a roulade and filled with Lemon curd cream. An authentic New York baked cheese cake with a garnish of strawberry compote.

TAPAC Term 2 Performing Arts Programmes Launch 3 May!

Cinna Smith from TAPAC The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

Enrol now in TAPAC’s Term 2 Performing Arts Programmes for children, teens and adults.

Choose from acting for screen, improvisation, singing and songwriting, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, circus arts, acting, presenting and public speaking, flamenco, burlesque, little movers, Scottish country … View moreEnrol now in TAPAC’s Term 2 Performing Arts Programmes for children, teens and adults.

Choose from acting for screen, improvisation, singing and songwriting, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, circus arts, acting, presenting and public speaking, flamenco, burlesque, little movers, Scottish country dancing, Zumba, burn classes and more.

Term 2 launches the week of 3 May. Check out our programme and enrol online at : tapac.org.nz...

Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Backs Wild Penguins

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's is backing penguins living in the wild.

The aquarium has given $3000 to three non-profit organisations that support penguin conservation, to mark Sunday's World Penguin Day.

During the past year, keepers have been creating art- with the help of the King … View moreAuckland's Kelly Tarlton's is backing penguins living in the wild.

The aquarium has given $3000 to three non-profit organisations that support penguin conservation, to mark Sunday's World Penguin Day.

During the past year, keepers have been creating art- with the help of the King and Gentoo penguins- and selling their wares in the aquarium shop.

The team collected black pebbles previously used by Gentoo penguins to make nests to create miniature works of art.

They used the birds' discarded tail feathers as paintbrushes.

Even the penguins contributed to the cause by waddling through a puddle of non-toxic paint and strategically placed cardboard.

Staff then framed their paintings for sale.

Funds raised through the aquarium's penguin art project will be given to Wildlife Hospital, Penguin Rescue and NZ Bird Rescue Charitable Trust, which work to protect New Zealand's penguin populations.

"Our team is passionate about penguins and we’ve had so much fun creating our art over the last year," said penguin keeper Kristen Buckley.

"It's awesome to be able to raise awareness about the problems New Zealand's wild penguins are facing and doing it in a fun way."

The King and Gentoo penguins at the aquarium were ambassadors for their species, she said, inspiring visitors to learn more about them and find out how they can protect them in the wild.

May-June OurAuckland magazine out now

The Team from Auckland Council

The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
Find out more info here: bit.ly...

Baby bath seat / support

Mihir from Mount Albert

This bath seat / support is a great parenting hack to make your baby's bath time easier, comfortable and fun. It features suction cups to reduce slipping.

- Suitable for ages: 0+ months
- Suction cups to reduce slipping
- Comfortable shape to support the baby while bathing
- Unlike some of … View moreThis bath seat / support is a great parenting hack to make your baby's bath time easier, comfortable and fun. It features suction cups to reduce slipping.

- Suitable for ages: 0+ months
- Suction cups to reduce slipping
- Comfortable shape to support the baby while bathing
- Unlike some of the others - the suction cups/rubber stoppers increases the safety

Due to the design of the product - it is hard to measure accurate dimensions. But the approximate dimensions are as follows:
Length: 62/63 cms
Width: 27/28 cms
Height: 19/20 cms

Reason for selling: Baby has out grown.
Just like new. Pick up from St Lukes.

Price: $7

Anzac Day: War letters to home

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.

And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.

We remember our Auckland… View moreSunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.

And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.

We remember our Auckland veterans and fallen soldiers with their letters to friends and loved ones back home.

Here are letters from Michael Menzies, a Prisoner of War in Japan, to his friend Norm Ryder:

6/5/45

Dear Norm,

Still existing and anticipating a speedy reunion.

Appreciate your kind thoughts and wishes.

I often have the Queen St blues and a perpetual Waitemata thirst and occasionally a nicotine fit.

Received three of your letters and am anxiously
awaiting for more.

Your Affectionate Pal

Snowy

Michael Menzies' letter to his relatives:
2/12/43

Dear Auntie Kate and Ange,

I received your very welcomed letter dated May 25th on Nov 25 th.

Although Jack has received a parcel from St Johns Association London and a very brief letter from Kathleen, this is the first I have received in twenty two long months.

I had given up all hope of getting mail so imagine the thrill it gave me.

There is only one thing I need Auntie and that is news, especially of Pat.

Please don’t keep it from me if anything has happened to him for that would only hurt me all the more.

I can’t help but think the worst has happened to him.

How is everyone in New Zealand?

I have made several radio broadcasts from here, did you hear any of them?

Of course I know you’ll understand when I tell you that our correspondence is limited in more ways than one.

Please don’t send money as you suggested, but a few packs of cigarettes, gum, and a photo would be very welcome.

Apart from a few attacks of asthma Jack is very well and sends his love to all.

I assure you Auntie that you have no need to worry so much over Jack or myself as we are both together which makes it much easier on me and under the circumstances the treatment is fair enough.

There are many things I want to ask you and tell you but unfortunately they will have to wait until peace has been restored once more to this mad world.

Well auntie I sincerely hope this letter finds you in the very best of health and

Along with it I send the seasons greetings and all my love.

Lots and lots of love.

Mick

Auckland Star Nov 1945 (2).PDF story about Menzies brothers as Prisoners of War.PDF Download View

Local handmade wreaths for sale

Tania from Point Chevalier

Tania Sunde has made some gorgeous handmade wreaths and they are now at

Red Magnolia
330 Point Chevalier Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland

Found cat

Angela from Point Chevalier

Hi neighbours, I have a gorgeous, friendly silver/grey tabby female cat who has been hanging about my home for a day or so. No collar or microchip. If this sounds like your cat, please get in touch!