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Free event. Thursday 11 May, 6.00 p.m. 172 Hinemoa Street.
Sharon Davies (commonly known as Shaz) was born in Hamilton with a physical disability almost 60 years ago. She moved to Auckland at the age of 18 months. She lived at the Wilson Home in Takapuna until the age of 17. Since then, she has … View moreFree event. Thursday 11 May, 6.00 p.m. 172 Hinemoa Street.
Sharon Davies (commonly known as Shaz) was born in Hamilton with a physical disability almost 60 years ago. She moved to Auckland at the age of 18 months. She lived at the Wilson Home in Takapuna until the age of 17. Since then, she has prided herself on living independently and became a staunch westie in the early 80’s. She is passionate about people and her local community. She is an active member on various local committees and trusts. They include: Celebrating Swanson, Corbans Estate Art Centre, Glen Eden RSA, Greater Glen Eden Network, Glen Eden Railway Station Trust, Ranui Community Centre, Swanson Railway Trust, Te Whau Environmental Pathway Trust, West Auckland Forest & Bird and West Auckland Riding for the Disabled.
Up until June 2021, Shaz worked full time as PA to the Waitakere Ranges Local Board in Glen Eden. She chose to leave her job to focus on her community work. She was awarded ACC’s Spirit of Attitude and Supreme Award in 2012, received a Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community in June 2013, wrote her life story in 2018 and became a Justice of the Peace in 2019.
A couple of her biggest bugbears as a full-time wheelchair user include access to public spaces, public transport and the misuse of mobility parking. In her presentation on Thursday 11 May, she will share some of the brave conversations she’s had to have plus some personal insights living life to its fullest albeit having to navigate an inaccessible environment. She will also have copies of her book available for sale at a reduced cost of $20 each.
For more info and to get free tickets, please message us or go to
events.humanitix.com...
We have had a huge response for pilates. We are looking to add some extra class times. If you were to come, what times would suit?
Hi Neighbours,
The North Shore Wilds website has just been launched at northshorewilds.co.nz. The link is in the "Read more" button below.
There is a lot more information still to be added to the North Shore Wilds site. We will now be able to describe our services fully, with some … View moreHi Neighbours,
The North Shore Wilds website has just been launched at northshorewilds.co.nz. The link is in the "Read more" button below.
There is a lot more information still to be added to the North Shore Wilds site. We will now be able to describe our services fully, with some illustrated examples of our work.
The spelling ... north shore wilds ... is easy, but remember, if you have to type it into a search, it's "wilds"...plural... and why, you ask?
Well, we are not proposing that the entire North Shore should be wild... (living in trees can be inconvenient)... just that our locally native species and the character of our local wild nature are conserved, recognised and enjoyed, and given a place in our gardens where possible.
"Wilds" is a term used informally to cover plants whose ancestry is entirely wild; ie they grew wild from wild parent plants, or were cultivated from seed collected from known wild plants in the ecological area in which they are to be planted...ie they are "ecosourced".
Our little plant nursery ecosources only from the North Shore, so our plants are "North Shore wilds", with the genetic characteristics that evolved to make them perfect for their North Shore situation.
Seedling photos below are of kauri, Psuedopanax (five-finger) and tanekaha, and were taken on a North Shore Wilds project in the Hillcrest area.
The pink flower is kotukutuku / NZ native tree fuchsia /Fuchsia excorticata, on an old tree which has overhung Kaipatiki Stream in Glenfield for several decades, (photo 2018 by Jacqui Geuz, iNaturalist.nz.org).
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables
The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View moreWANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables
The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.
Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.
*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy
Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.
See us at a venue near you - See venues here: https://www.goldco.co.nz/.
Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | www.goldco.co.nz | email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
IPhone 6S Plus 128 GB
Excellent condition
selling due to upgrade
unlocked & opened to all networks
iCloud unlocked
No scratches or dent… View moreIPhone 6S Plus 128 GB
Excellent condition
selling due to upgrade
unlocked & opened to all networks
iCloud unlocked
No scratches or dent
Comes with case & charger
Still has screen protector
Price Negotiable
Pick up in Hillcrest
Ex Lease Business Laptop
Mint Condition
Processor: Intel i5-4590 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30GHz
Memory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (Max 32GB)
Storage: Brand New 240GB SSD & 500GB HDD… View moreEx Lease Business Laptop
Mint Condition
Processor: Intel i5-4590 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30GHz
Memory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (Max 32GB)
Storage: Brand New 240GB SSD & 500GB HDD
Optical Drive: DVD-Writer
Graphics Controller: Intel HD Graphics 4600
Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply: 240W
Dimensions: Depth 379mm, Height 100mm, Width: 338mm
Form Factor: Small Form Factor
Weight: 7.60kg
Windows 10 installed
FEATURES GeForce® GT 1030 2048MB/64bit DDR4 HDMI 2.0 / DVI
SPECIFICATIONS
Memory Amount: 2048MB
Memory Interface: 64bit
DRAM Type: DDR4
Graphics Clock: 1151MHz
Boost Clock: 1379MHz … View moreFEATURES GeForce® GT 1030 2048MB/64bit DDR4 HDMI 2.0 / DVI
SPECIFICATIONS
Memory Amount: 2048MB
Memory Interface: 64bit
DRAM Type: DDR4
Graphics Clock: 1151MHz
Boost Clock: 1379MHz
Memory Clock: 2100MHz
CUDA Cores: 384
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec): 16.8 Microsoft DirectX: 12
OpenGL: 4.5
Bus Support: PCI-E 3.0 × 4
DVI: Single-Link DVI-D HDMI: HDMI 2.0 Maximum Digital Resolution: 4096×2160@60Hz Height:
1 Slot Board Size: 135 × 69 × 20mm
Graphics Card Power: 20W Minimum Recommended System Power: 300 W
Accessory: Manual NVIDIA® Pascal: Yes
NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync: Yes NVIDIA CUDA Technology: Yes
NVIDIA PhysX-ready: Yes
NVIDIA Vulkan API: Yes
NVIDIA GPU Boost: 3.0
NVIDIA MFAA Technology: Yes
Pickup from Hillcrest .
This is our fundraising musical concert complete with Devonshire tea. 2 p.m. on Saturday 6 May. At St Aidans, 97 Onewa Road. Proceeds go to Onewa Christian Community and De Paul House. A quartet of fine musicians will perform a wonderful programme. Could be a good mother's day present for the … View moreThis is our fundraising musical concert complete with Devonshire tea. 2 p.m. on Saturday 6 May. At St Aidans, 97 Onewa Road. Proceeds go to Onewa Christian Community and De Paul House. A quartet of fine musicians will perform a wonderful programme. Could be a good mother's day present for the following week?
Handel's 'Let the bright seraphim,' Vivaldi's 'Domine Deus,' 'Allegro con brio' (Beethoven), Franck's 'Panis angelicus,' 'Chanson d'amour' for soprano (Amy Beach), 'The Carnival of Venice' by Arban, 'Sogno d'or' (Puccini), 'Ave Maria,' 'What a wonderful world' by G. D. Weiss and the Sanders arrangement of Bart Howard's 'Fly me to the moon.'
See the flyer for info on tickets or message us.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them."
Happy Anzac Day!
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
From the poem 'For the fallen' by Laurence Binyon
Hi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone
We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.
Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Two university students say they were robbed by an armed trio wearing high-visibility police vests.
The offenders produced a fake search warrant before stealing between $25,000 and $30,000 worth of belongings from their home in Auckland’s Birkenhead, they say.
Auckland University student … View moreTwo university students say they were robbed by an armed trio wearing high-visibility police vests.
The offenders produced a fake search warrant before stealing between $25,000 and $30,000 worth of belongings from their home in Auckland’s Birkenhead, they say.
Auckland University student Jackson, who requested only his first name be used due to safety concerns, said the robbery happened after midnight on April 13.
Smiths Bush Scenic Reserve is temporarily closed.
Unfortunately due to a number of dead trees and branches that could fall across the boardwalk, the Smiths Bush has been temporarily closed as a precautionary health and safety measure. It is suspected that the trees have succumbed to recent weather… View moreSmiths Bush Scenic Reserve is temporarily closed.
Unfortunately due to a number of dead trees and branches that could fall across the boardwalk, the Smiths Bush has been temporarily closed as a precautionary health and safety measure. It is suspected that the trees have succumbed to recent weather events.
Auckland Council is now working with Treescape on a plan to deal with the dead trees and have the park open as soon as possible, however it may be closed for around four weeks 🙁
This Dawsons Domus Concept L shaped sofa with removable covers is very comfortable for lounging in and has suited our family room well.
RFS - We have moved house and it no longer fits in the available space.
From a non smoking home.
Dimensions
320cm length (long part of L) + 200cm (shorth … View moreThis Dawsons Domus Concept L shaped sofa with removable covers is very comfortable for lounging in and has suited our family room well.
RFS - We have moved house and it no longer fits in the available space.
From a non smoking home.
Dimensions
320cm length (long part of L) + 200cm (shorth part of L)
70cm height from floor to top of back sofa frame
90cm height from floor to top of back cushions
40cm height from floor to top of seat cushions
110cm deep
Comes in 2 separate pieces which join together
Pick up in Takapuna.
We need mentors urgently to help support our young people through the next stage of our Project K programme in South Auckland and on the North Shore. If you don't live in these areas please still register as we have other upcoming programmes that need support across all of Auckland.
… View moreWe need mentors urgently to help support our young people through the next stage of our Project K programme in South Auckland and on the North Shore. If you don't live in these areas please still register as we have other upcoming programmes that need support across all of Auckland.
Mentoring is a rewarding experience not only being able to give back but also having the privilege to be a part of a young person's journey. Please find out more and register below, no prior experience is required, we'll provide you with all the info you need to be an awesome mentor 💚
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