Point Chevalier, Auckland

Priyanca Radhakrishnan now local MP for Maungakiekie

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, National's Denise Lee is no longer the MP for the Maungakiekie electorate after the official election results showed Labour candidate Priyanca Radhakrishnan beat her by 635 candidate votes. Denise Lee holds the 34th spot on National's list, which means she's out of … View moreHi neighbours, National's Denise Lee is no longer the MP for the Maungakiekie electorate after the official election results showed Labour candidate Priyanca Radhakrishnan beat her by 635 candidate votes. Denise Lee holds the 34th spot on National's list, which means she's out of Parliament because National only has 33 seats now. If you live in One Tree Hill, that means Priyanca Radhakrishnan is now your local MP.

Special votes strengthen Auckland Central win for Chloe Swarbrick

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Green MP Chloe Swarbrick has officially won the Auckland Central seat after doubling her margin in the special votes. She said her top priorities as an electorate MP would be introducing a plan to end homelessness and protecting the Hauraki Gulf.

What's on: Your body, your temple - wellbeing series | 17 November | Grey Lynn

Brian from Westmere

How is your relationship with your body?

Do you treat it well and nourish it?

Do you have enough energy or feel depleted?

Join Conscious Action as we explore the world of wellbeing with guest speakers Buffy Ellen from Be Good Organics and Katherine Matthews from Katherine Matthews Naturopathy, … View moreHow is your relationship with your body?

Do you treat it well and nourish it?

Do you have enough energy or feel depleted?

Join Conscious Action as we explore the world of wellbeing with guest speakers Buffy Ellen from Be Good Organics and Katherine Matthews from Katherine Matthews Naturopathy, and your host Brian Berneman.

Seeing your body as your temple, knowing how to nourish it, understanding the impact of the food you feed it, the products you put on your skin and the information that goes in your mind.

During this event we’ll learn about the different types of food that are important to have on our diets, how our habits impact our wellbeing, and the routines and practices that will help us feel better and fresh.

Come along to meet like-minded individuals, join an interactive discussion with our guest speakers, mindful moment, sharing and action setting.

Let's bring 2020 to the best possible ending!

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Conscious Action events are a space to connect with like-minded people, collaborate to come up with inspiring ideas, and celebrate what we are already contributing to the collective.

For more information and to get your tickets: events.humanitix.com...

Understanding Money - workshop for women

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

A two-hour workshop for women who want to learn about budgeting, revolving credit, KiwiSaver and any other money-related matters. Lisa Dudson of Acumen Financial Planning is passionate about sharing her knowledge on making the most out of your money. Bring your questions, pen and paper and get … View moreA two-hour workshop for women who want to learn about budgeting, revolving credit, KiwiSaver and any other money-related matters. Lisa Dudson of Acumen Financial Planning is passionate about sharing her knowledge on making the most out of your money. Bring your questions, pen and paper and get ready to be inspired.

Tuesday 24 November
6pm-8pm
Cost on a sliding scale between $10-$30
Enrol through awc.org.nz

Students train with the Breakers: Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland school students seized the chance to shoot hoops with the New Zealand Breakers basketball team.

Year nine to 11 learners were delighted to join a drills and skills session at the Breakers' Mairangi Bay training facility.

The students hailed from Mount Albert Grammar, Alfriston … View moreAuckland school students seized the chance to shoot hoops with the New Zealand Breakers basketball team.

Year nine to 11 learners were delighted to join a drills and skills session at the Breakers' Mairangi Bay training facility.

The students hailed from Mount Albert Grammar, Alfriston College, Otahuhu College and Wentworth College.

Tour the Auckland Town Hall

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Looking for something different to do this summer?

Head down to the Auckland Town Hall for an hour-long walking tour, held during December and January.

Trained guides will lead small groups across the original kauri floors and into the Great Hall where the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who… View moreLooking for something different to do this summer?

Head down to the Auckland Town Hall for an hour-long walking tour, held during December and January.

Trained guides will lead small groups across the original kauri floors and into the Great Hall where the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who have all performed.

Gracing the Great Hall is the organ, which is one of the world's finest concert hall instruments.

The Auckland Town Hall Tours will give people an insight into the rich heritage of the Category 1 historic building, built in 1911 to house the city’s civic offices and mayoral chambers .

Tickets go on sale from November 10.

FREE: Speakers (woofer not working), mouse & mouse pad, various electrical cords.

Claire from Westmere

Pick up in Grey Lynn

Free

FREE: Paris painting, key holder and trivet

Claire from Westmere

Pick up in Grey Lynn

Free

Historic wall dismantled: Albert St, Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Contractors start the painstaking task this week of taking down the city's oldest wall- brick by brick.

The historic Bluestone wall off Albert St will be moved 1.5 metres to make way for the underground rail tunnels being built in Auckland's major infrastructure project, the City Rail … View moreContractors start the painstaking task this week of taking down the city's oldest wall- brick by brick.

The historic Bluestone wall off Albert St will be moved 1.5 metres to make way for the underground rail tunnels being built in Auckland's major infrastructure project, the City Rail Link.

Every brick will be labelled with a unique number so workers know how to rebuild the wall.

Expected to be reconstructed by 2023, it will be moved east with the station tunnel box running parallel.

The wall was constructed in 1880 from local material after the widening of Durham St.

FREE dining suite

Andrew from Point Chevalier

Including 7 x chairs and mahogany extension table (1500mm). Awesome reno project. Mt Albert pick up from upstairs unit so 2 pple reqd. Text for pick up time on 021 378 267

Free

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

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.