Westgate, Auckland

1307 days ago

Te Whau Day Out

Whau Coastal Walkway Environmental Trust

Our fifth attempt as this free community event after four postponements due to Covid restrictions.

Bring your whānau, bring a picnic, good times.

This is a day to celebrate your awa, the Whau River.

There will be fun and playful activities for all ages, young and old.

Sea kayak rides, … View more
Our fifth attempt as this free community event after four postponements due to Covid restrictions.

Bring your whānau, bring a picnic, good times.

This is a day to celebrate your awa, the Whau River.

There will be fun and playful activities for all ages, young and old.

Sea kayak rides, bug club, coffee cart and kai, waka ama races, water kaitiakitanga and an opportunity to give your feedback on Te Whau Pathway.

This is a Zero Waste Event - bring a container from home for takeaway kai.

This event will go ahead only at Alert Level 1. #tewhaudayout
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1307 days ago

Mother's Day

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

It's Mother's Day on Sunday.

The event was founded by Philadelphia resident Anna Jarvis whose mother had organised women's groups to promote friendship and help.

On May 12, 1907, Jarvis held a memorial service at her late mother's church in Grafton, West … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's Mother's Day on Sunday.

The event was founded by Philadelphia resident Anna Jarvis whose mother had organised women's groups to promote friendship and help.

On May 12, 1907, Jarvis held a memorial service at her late mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia and five years later, nearly every state was observing the day.

Jarvis started Mother's Day to honour the sacrifices women made for their children after her own mum died in 1905.

In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure recognising the second Sunday in May as the official day.

How are you planning to spend the day?

Have you been separated from your mother by Covid-19 travel restrictions? If so, how will you commemorate her?

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1307 days ago

Heartbeats Takapuna Meeting Leading Dietitian Guest Speaker

Trent Lash from Heartbeats West Auckland

Heartbeats is a community-based, peer-to-peer support group for heart event survivors, their family and broader whanau.
Our membership is culturally diverse, and includes equal numbers of men and women, with an age range of 50 - 90 years.

We are a non-profit organization that aims to connect heart… View more
Heartbeats is a community-based, peer-to-peer support group for heart event survivors, their family and broader whanau.
Our membership is culturally diverse, and includes equal numbers of men and women, with an age range of 50 - 90 years.

We are a non-profit organization that aims to connect heart patients in the community and educate the broader public on heart disease and heart health management.

Our guest speaker at Takapuna this week is Anna Sloan, Registered Dietitian, who will be presenting, discussing and taking questions on heart healthy diets, dietary issues when taking heart medications, and critical dietary elements for sustainable heart health.

Where: Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd (behind Takapuna Library)
When: Tomorrow THURSDAY, 6th May
Time: 10:00am

It's free, so come along, bring a friend, and get some real information on heart healthy diets and diet management plans for people with cardiovascular disease and heart issues.

For information: call Trent at 0220 606 199

1308 days ago

Mother's Day is this weekend

Sunday Star Times

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Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code … View more
Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.

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1308 days ago

Australia and the Cooks are now quarantine free!

House of Travel Hobsonville

We are your local New Zealand owned and operated Travel agents. In Hobsonville we have over 50 years combined travel industry experience between the three of us. We'd love the opportunity to help plan and book your next journey plus we provide all the required support in an ever changing … View moreWe are your local New Zealand owned and operated Travel agents. In Hobsonville we have over 50 years combined travel industry experience between the three of us. We'd love the opportunity to help plan and book your next journey plus we provide all the required support in an ever changing global landscape. hobsonville@hot.co.nz 09 416 0700 corner Hobsonville and De Havilland Roads.

1308 days ago

Hot Dogs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

A New York street food classic prepared by our Diploma Chefs. Our own succulent Chorizo sausages served in a soft bread with pickled and crispy onions, cucumbers, mayonnaise and garnished with bean sprouts.

1308 days ago

The benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus.

NumberWorks'nWords NorthWest

As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View more
As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!

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1312 days ago

Million-dollar dumps: Auckland's $5.8m Carlile House deemed 'dangerous building'

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Carlile House in Auckland’s Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away.

Its owners, the United Church of Tonga, claim the land’s significance as home to the first Tongan congregation in New Zealand is being neglected by Auckland Council, in favour of its history as an orphanage, preventing the site … View more
Carlile House in Auckland’s Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away.

Its owners, the United Church of Tonga, claim the land’s significance as home to the first Tongan congregation in New Zealand is being neglected by Auckland Council, in favour of its history as an orphanage, preventing the site from being developed.

Because of the building's status as a category one historic place and a stalemate with Auckland Council, Carlile House cannot be repaired or demolished.

However, the situation has recently become of higher concern to both parties, following the recent partial collapse of the building’s roof.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

1309 days ago

Fun buns back Kiwi kids

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

A limited edition blue and red bun will be satisfying mid-morning cravings and backing Kiwi kids in need this month.

Fun buns bought from Bakers Delight in May will support vulnerable children through the annual KidsCan campaign.

People can support the one in five New Zealand children … View more
A limited edition blue and red bun will be satisfying mid-morning cravings and backing Kiwi kids in need this month.

Fun buns bought from Bakers Delight in May will support vulnerable children through the annual KidsCan campaign.

People can support the one in five New Zealand children experiencing hardship by buying fun buns or adding a $1 donation to their purchase.

KidsCan is working with 829 low decile schools and 110 early childhood centres to provide more than 200,000 children with the essentials.

Bakers Delight franchisees and customers have raised more than $110,000 for KidsCan during the past three years, providing children with nutritious food, jackets, shoes and health items.

This year they aim to raise $40,000 for the charity which has seen a spike in the number of children in need.

"... With more than 4000 children waiting for help we need support now more than ever,” said KidsCan chief executive officer Julie Chapman.

Many families are still feeling the effects of the financial fallout from Covid-19.

"After a year of so much uncertainty, there has never been a better time to bring communities across New Zealand together to raise funds for such an important cause," said Bakers Delight joint chief executive officer Elise Gillespie.

Go to www.bakersdelight.co.nz... for more information.

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1309 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1311 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
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1311 days ago

TV corner Unit

Kira from Massey

TV corner Unit excellent condition $150 ono ph 021 08324182

Price: $150

1311 days ago

1st Auckland Cavell Guide Unit Set to Celebrate Centenary

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such … View more
One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such as knot tying and marking arm slings.

Guests will be treated to afternoon tea and a birthday cake before photographs are taken of the girls.

The day will end with a singalong around the campfire.

The next day, a church parade will march through St Andrews Church, Epsom, where the unit has been meeting since 1921.

Parishioners are invited to a morning tea after the procession.

The unit, initially known as the St Andrew's Peace Scout Group, is believed to be the first guide company which has kept going since it was launched.

It all started when eighteen-year-old Mona Burgin wrote to the Dominion chief scout Colonel Cosgrove, a New Zealand Boer War veteran, asking about Girl Peace Scouts.

He arranged to meet her in Queen St, Auckland and wrote she would recognize him by the red flower in his buttonhole.

Soon after the meeting Burgin formed the troop on July 6.

Girl Peace Scouts wore khaki uniforms and the St Andrews troop wore a red open-ended tie.

In 1923, the Dominion Council became affiliated with the original Girls Guides Association in London.

*Former unit members can email cavellgirlguidesnz@gmail.com for details of the centenary.

1314 days ago

Cash for new $40 million, 30-bed ward at Auckland's Waitākere Hospital announced

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

More West Aucklanders will be able to receive hospital treatment close to home at a new $40 million, 30-bed ward at Waitākere Hospital, the Government has announced.

Health Minister Andrew Little visited the hospital in Henderson on Wednesday afternoon to announce funding for the ward, subject to… View more
More West Aucklanders will be able to receive hospital treatment close to home at a new $40 million, 30-bed ward at Waitākere Hospital, the Government has announced.

Health Minister Andrew Little visited the hospital in Henderson on Wednesday afternoon to announce funding for the ward, subject to an approved business case.

The new ward is part of the biggest spending programme for people of the area in nearly 40 years, he said.

Read more here:

www.stuff.co.nz...

1312 days ago

Shellfish ban at Cockle Bay begins

Neighbourly.co.nz

Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New … View more
Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New Zealand's manager inshore fisheries north, Jacob Hore, said that this ban was in place to help the population recover and will be reviewed after a period of three years.

"We use the best available science and information to determine if changes are required to management settings to ensure our fisheries remain sustainable. This information, along with feedback through public consultation, shaped our advice to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries on his decision to implement a full year-round closure at Cockle Bay/Tuwakamana," he said.

What you need to know:

- There is a ban on gathering any intertidal shellfish including cockles, green lipped mussels, oysters, crabs, limpets, starfish, periwinkles, whelks, barnacles, and snails.
- Signs have been updated and fisheries officers will be regularly patrolling the area.
- The closure will be reviewed after three years.

Fisheries NZ is encouraging beach-goers who see any suspicious activity to report it to 0800 4 POACHER (0800 47 62 24)

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