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'Connections' is an exhibition of works by local artists connected by their passion for fibre and textile art.
'Connections'
Anna-Maria Bribiesca, Frances Stevens, Glenys Duff, Irmi Hastings, Julie Carswell, Kerry Collins, and Lois Templeton
Wednesday 14 September - Monday … View more'Connections' is an exhibition of works by local artists connected by their passion for fibre and textile art.
'Connections'
Anna-Maria Bribiesca, Frances Stevens, Glenys Duff, Irmi Hastings, Julie Carswell, Kerry Collins, and Lois Templeton
Wednesday 14 September - Monday 3 October
Free entry. All welcome!
Our part time Cocktails and Mixology courses are fun sessions where you can learn how to tend a bar and make some delicious cocktails!
These cocktails were prepared by our students which included Pisco Sour, Cosmopolitan, White Lady with a twist, Bacardi Cocktails and a Strawberry Mojito.
Every three years (this year) we get the chance to vote for who we want to represent us and our community across the Auckland region. When elected, these representatives will help make decisions that affect how we live, work, and play in our neighbourhoods.
Click on 'Read More' to get … View moreEvery three years (this year) we get the chance to vote for who we want to represent us and our community across the Auckland region. When elected, these representatives will help make decisions that affect how we live, work, and play in our neighbourhoods.
Click on 'Read More' to get an overview of what council does and what the elections mean for everyone in Tāmaki Makaurau, making local democracy easy to understand.
Join Pat from the Luxury Cruising Co this September to discover a unique collection of destinations and packages!
Sessions
Europe Session Tuesday 6th September 11am River Cruising
Land Journeys, Rail Journeys, Private Jet Tours, Small Ship Cruising, Luxury Yacht Cruising.
Canada/Alaska … View moreJoin Pat from the Luxury Cruising Co this September to discover a unique collection of destinations and packages!
Sessions
Europe Session Tuesday 6th September 11am River Cruising
Land Journeys, Rail Journeys, Private Jet Tours, Small Ship Cruising, Luxury Yacht Cruising.
Canada/Alaska Session on Thursday 8th September 11am
Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise, Eastern Canada with New England Cruise, Rockies with Rail, Rockies with Calgary Stampede
Australia on Tuesday 13th September 11am
Kimberly Small Ship Cruising, 4WD Touring, Tasmania, Luxury Wilderness Camps, Discover a wide range of options available.
Asia Session on Thursday 15th September 11am
Discover Touring and River Cruises available in Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan and South Korea
Luxury Cruising on Tuesday 20 September at 11am
An overview of Luxury Cruising Worldwide and expedition cruising in Antarctica and the Arctic
Click here to register your interest or contact 0800 214 9925
Visit https://luxurycruising.co.nz/
Using Lissy and Rudi's vibrant range of yarns, learn how to weave a pot stand using a pin loom. Emboss your pot stand by playing with stitching in bright and neon colours to create your own joyous and practical homeware.
Pin Loom Woven Pot Stand Workshop
Tuesday 6 & Saturday 10 … View moreUsing Lissy and Rudi's vibrant range of yarns, learn how to weave a pot stand using a pin loom. Emboss your pot stand by playing with stitching in bright and neon colours to create your own joyous and practical homeware.
Pin Loom Woven Pot Stand Workshop
Tuesday 6 & Saturday 10 September
10am - 2.30pm
All materials are provided and booking is essential.
Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.nz...
The IHC Op Shop in Pukekohe is looking for front counter volunteers for our Saturday shifts, gain retail experience and help IHC at the same time. We are also looking for volunteers to help sort donations, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Please message us or call into the store and ask for … View moreThe IHC Op Shop in Pukekohe is looking for front counter volunteers for our Saturday shifts, gain retail experience and help IHC at the same time. We are also looking for volunteers to help sort donations, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Please message us or call into the store and ask for Brigit.
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays around King Street today the 29 of August.
Emergency services were alerted around 9.40am to an incident involving a pedestrian and a bus. The crash happened near a busy roundabout connecting King St and Manukau Rd, right outside … View moreDiversions are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays around King Street today the 29 of August.
Emergency services were alerted around 9.40am to an incident involving a pedestrian and a bus. The crash happened near a busy roundabout connecting King St and Manukau Rd, right outside the Mobil petrol station. The Serious Crash Unit are in attendance.
The pedestrian has died at the scene. Our condolences go out to those involved and the family of the deceased.
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Generally Famous is Stuff's new podcast in which Simon Bridges finds out what makes his generally famous - but always interesting - guests tick.
So far, Simon's had Olympian Eric Murray and digital entrepreneur Lucy Blakiston in the hot seat. And there's … View moreGenerally Famous is Stuff's new podcast in which Simon Bridges finds out what makes his generally famous - but always interesting - guests tick.
So far, Simon's had Olympian Eric Murray and digital entrepreneur Lucy Blakiston in the hot seat. And there's more exciting guests to come each Wednesday.
These folks are 'salt of the earth' and deserve a gold medal for the joy they bring to their neighbourhoods.
Their neighbours have nominated them as Nice Neighbours recently, winning them a small prize and some recognition in the local papers.
If you are lucky enough to have a … View moreThese folks are 'salt of the earth' and deserve a gold medal for the joy they bring to their neighbourhoods.
Their neighbours have nominated them as Nice Neighbours recently, winning them a small prize and some recognition in the local papers.
If you are lucky enough to have a Nice Neighbour, you can nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page. We can't wait to hear all about them!
Have you seen Auckland Transport’s proposals to make Pukekohe’s town centre safer to move around – whether you are driving or walking?
The proposals include new raised zebra crossings and traffic lights in the town centre. Find out more and |have your say|.
Public feedback closes on … View moreHave you seen Auckland Transport’s proposals to make Pukekohe’s town centre safer to move around – whether you are driving or walking?
The proposals include new raised zebra crossings and traffic lights in the town centre. Find out more and |have your say|.
Public feedback closes on Wednesday 31 August, 2022
Whether he's a new dad, a super special father figure or a many times grandad, find the perfect present to spoil him with PriceMe.
Read our handy gift guide to get those last minute Father's Day shopping ideas, while PriceMe's easy to use cost comparison website will save you the … View moreWhether he's a new dad, a super special father figure or a many times grandad, find the perfect present to spoil him with PriceMe.
Read our handy gift guide to get those last minute Father's Day shopping ideas, while PriceMe's easy to use cost comparison website will save you the $$$!!
If you've got an idea to help build the community, or you've got practical skills you'd be happy to share with others, then join us for our AGM. The Waiuku Community Workshop is a hub for locals to build, repair and be social over woodworking. We need ideas on how to help the … View moreIf you've got an idea to help build the community, or you've got practical skills you'd be happy to share with others, then join us for our AGM. The Waiuku Community Workshop is a hub for locals to build, repair and be social over woodworking. We need ideas on how to help the community; share yours. Email toollibrary@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz to register.
The Waiuku & Districts Community Workshop Trust (!) AGM, Wednesday 14th September, 5pm at Waiuku Zero Waste, 5 Hosking Place.
The South Auckland Orchid Society is back in business after a Covid-19 induced hiatus, bringing its orchid show to Pukekohe on Saturday September 03.
The colourful and dynamic orchid has been one of Ernie and Margaret Harvey’s great loves for most of their lives.
Their bright colours and … View moreThe South Auckland Orchid Society is back in business after a Covid-19 induced hiatus, bringing its orchid show to Pukekohe on Saturday September 03.
The colourful and dynamic orchid has been one of Ernie and Margaret Harvey’s great loves for most of their lives.
Their bright colours and hardiness mean they are blooming in the Harvey’s Mangatāwhiri home year round. And now you can see them too, at the Pukekohe Town Hall, alongside dozens of other blooms with their proud growers.'
Margaret Harvey grows her orchids in pots, so she can move them around as she likes. At one stage when the couple lived in Pukekohe, her shade house held around 200 orchids.
The Harvey’s have been members of the South Auckland Orchid Society for just about as long as the society has been running. Founded in the early 1970s, many of the society’s members are either longstanding like the Harveys or sadly passed away.
The couple are eager to see younger people join in and get as excited about orchids as them, and enjoy just how much joy they can bring to their home.
“The biggest thing with being a member is you learn from other people’s mistakes, or problems. You can learn what results people get, and what’s the best thing to grow them in.”
They said while the internet can offer a lot of information, other Kiwi growers are the best source of knowledge because of our unique climate, with a lot of information out there based on the United States’ weather.
Ernie and Margaret said the society has been a family to them over the years, providing much more than advice on orchids alone.
Margaret said members also offer each other garden tours to visit their own growing practices.
“Because we’re a small number, we’re all friendly, we all go have a coffee and chat and things like that,” Ernie said.
“And not only in our club, you make friends in other clubs – Howick, Waitākere, Waikato and even North Shore clubs - we all get together and have a natter.”
The South Auckland Orchid Show will be on Saturday, September 03 from 10am until 3.30pm at the Pukekohe Memorial Town Hall.
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