St Heliers, Auckland

Understanding Māori Culture - Matariki

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Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster.

It rises during Pipiri (June/July) and marks the beginning of the Māori new year. The word is an abbreviation of Ngā Mata o te Ariki (Eyes of God) in reference to Tāwhirimātea, god of the wind and weather. In the story of creation, … View moreMatariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster.

It rises during Pipiri (June/July) and marks the beginning of the Māori new year. The word is an abbreviation of Ngā Mata o te Ariki (Eyes of God) in reference to Tāwhirimātea, god of the wind and weather. In the story of creation, Tāne Mahuta (god of the forest) separated his parents Ranginui and Papatūānuku, and his brother Tāwhirimātea got upset and tore out his eyes, crushed them into pieces and thew them into the sky.
Traditionally, Maori iwi, or communities, would gather together at night during a time of the constellation's prominence, making use of the period between harvests to celebrate and make offerings for a bountiful future.
When Matariki disappeared in April/May, it was time to preserve crops for the winter season. When it re-appeared in June/July its appearance was said to predict the success of the season ahead; clear bright stars are a good omen and hazy stars predict a cold, harsh winter. The brightness of each individual star predicts the fortunes of a specific thing that star represents, such as the wind or food that grows in trees.

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I have recently bought a new Apple iMac, so my original Apple iMac Computer is up for sale. Tech Info: Late 2012, 21.5" 1TB Hard Drive, 8GB RAM. Works perfectly & in GREAT condition. I bought it from Ubertec, March 2013, – Had it serviced as well. Operating System: Catalina 17.5.3. … View moreI have recently bought a new Apple iMac, so my original Apple iMac Computer is up for sale. Tech Info: Late 2012, 21.5" 1TB Hard Drive, 8GB RAM. Works perfectly & in GREAT condition. I bought it from Ubertec, March 2013, – Had it serviced as well. Operating System: Catalina 17.5.3. Perfect for your enthusiastic son or daughter wanting to study Graphic Design or for yourself who would like to enter the world of Creativity. Apple Support is great. This is a great price and will be snapped up so act quickly if you want a great computer at a low price tag.

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We're pleased to say we're now open on Sunday's from 10-2 so come check out our latest arrivals.

Gardening Painting and Cleaning Services

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Two separate bags have been left at the community centre recently. If you think one might be yours, please get in touch with Citizens Advice Bureau on 09 524 0298

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Kia ora, I'm just putting my feelers out there and would love to know if anyone is gifting or getting rid of any type of arts and craft stuff.
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Daffodil Day Area Coordinators

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Can you commit a few hours per week for the weeks leading up to Daffodil Day for our street appeal on Friday 27th August and Saturday 28th August? A current driver’s license and a car/vehicle will be needed as you will be required to drive around on Daffodil Day to ensure our collectors have … View moreCan you commit a few hours per week for the weeks leading up to Daffodil Day for our street appeal on Friday 27th August and Saturday 28th August? A current driver’s license and a car/vehicle will be needed as you will be required to drive around on Daffodil Day to ensure our collectors have their high visibility vests, eftpos machines, buckets and receive lots of support. If you are confident adapting to new software systems this will be a bonus! Our aim is to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are here to help and support people with cancer, and their whanau. In the first instance and for more detailed information, please email your interest including your best contact number to Sudha Bhana Manager Volunteering sbhana@akcansoc.org.nz

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Sacha from St Heliers

Hey Neighbours
We are having a clear out so our children wish to hold a GARAGE SALE on Sunday 13th June at 7am!
We have household items and decor, fishing gear, tools, kids toys and books, good quality kids clothing, women and men's clothing, including shoes.
We welcome you rain or shine at 6 … View moreHey Neighbours
We are having a clear out so our children wish to hold a GARAGE SALE on Sunday 13th June at 7am!
We have household items and decor, fishing gear, tools, kids toys and books, good quality kids clothing, women and men's clothing, including shoes.
We welcome you rain or shine at 6 Whytehead Crescent - off Kohimarama Road.

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Free office desk with return TAKEN 9.6.21

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THIS ITEM NOW TAKEN. … View moreOffice desk 1600 with 800 return in melamine/ particle. Free to good home. The return is easily unscrewed in case one wants just a rectangular shape. Good condition.
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Makeup Model needed

Elena from St Heliers

I have just started an online makeup artistry course and am requiring a model/s to apply makeup to for 10 assignments/sittings over the next 7-12 months. One model per assignment. This will be done at my home. Paying $30 per sitting which I expect will be 1-2 hours. Unlimited tea, coffee, beer, … View moreI have just started an online makeup artistry course and am requiring a model/s to apply makeup to for 10 assignments/sittings over the next 7-12 months. One model per assignment. This will be done at my home. Paying $30 per sitting which I expect will be 1-2 hours. Unlimited tea, coffee, beer, wine provided ( so long as over 18!). The makeup will range from every day looks to bridal and prom glam to overdone theatre and tv style makep to creative to special effects such as fantasy characters/fake wounds etc. I will need to photograph or video this, sometimes just the end result, sometimes the sitting itself, to be send on for my assignments to be assessed. Images will by necessity need to go to my tutor/school so need to be OK with this. Does not have to be the same person for all 10 sittings. A range of skin colours would be super! let me know if this sounds like a bit of fun for you!

We Say/You Say: Waiheke Marina

The Team from Community News

Kia ora Auckland,

Should the proposed marina on Waiheke Island get the green light?

Construction on Waiheke Island's Kennedy Point marina is to continue after an out of court settlement was made between campaigners and developers.

Four years of court proceedings have been withdrawn by… View moreKia ora Auckland,

Should the proposed marina on Waiheke Island get the green light?

Construction on Waiheke Island's Kennedy Point marina is to continue after an out of court settlement was made between campaigners and developers.

Four years of court proceedings have been withdrawn by Save Kennedy Point (SKP), after Kennedy Point Boatharbour Limited said they would put the welfare of a little blue penguin colony front of mind.

As part of the settlement, the developers have agreed to forgo all recent costs orders made against SKP and to not seek further costs from them.

SKP was facing bills of almost $250,000 sought by the developers and Auckland Council.

In more recent developments, the group has announced they will hīkoi to Parliament to deliver a petition asking Environment Minister David Parker take the case back to the Environment Court.

The petition, which already has 8500 signatures, was started by Uri o Ngāri Pāoa, who are occupying the beach at Kennedy Point.

What do you think about the proposal? Share your comments below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want them featured in your local community paper.