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✨ 2026 TRAVEL DAYS ARE STARTING EARLY — AND THIS ONE IS SPECIAL! ✨
🎨 Art, gardens, stories, and great food — all in one perfect day out
Our first 2026 travel day takes us to the beautiful Puhoi Farmhouse, home to photographer and artist Laura Tait. We’ll visit her garden and … View more✨ 2026 TRAVEL DAYS ARE STARTING EARLY — AND THIS ONE IS SPECIAL! ✨
🎨 Art, gardens, stories, and great food — all in one perfect day out
Our first 2026 travel day takes us to the beautiful Puhoi Farmhouse, home to photographer and artist Laura Tait. We’ll visit her garden and gallery, hear what inspired her latest artistic style, and learn how she creates her stunning pieces — a truly inspiring and intimate experience.
We’ll then head to the much-loved Puhoi Pub for a relaxed and delicious lunch (always a crowd favourite 🍽️).
If you haven’t registered with us yet, now is the perfect time.
📞 Call Kayleen on 027 647 5000 to find out how to join and to book this trip — and enjoy many more each month.
We can’t wait to welcome new members into our friendly, fun, and intimate group of travellers, aged 55 to 95, who love great company, new experiences, and shared memories. 💛
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making a 80th birthday cake thanks
Love a good bargain and a great vibe? Come treasure hunting at our Fashion & Thrift Market this Saturday! Orewa Community Centre
✨ Racks of quality preloved fashion
✨ Shoes, accessories & one-of-a-kind finds
✨ Sustainable shopping (good for your wallet and the planet)
✨ … View moreLove a good bargain and a great vibe? Come treasure hunting at our Fashion & Thrift Market this Saturday! Orewa Community Centre
✨ Racks of quality preloved fashion
✨ Shoes, accessories & one-of-a-kind finds
✨ Sustainable shopping (good for your wallet and the planet)
✨ Friendly stalls + relaxed community feel
Perfect for a wardrobe refresh, a style experiment, or just a cruisy browse with a coffee in hand ☕
Bring a friend, bring a tote bag — and get ready to score some gems 💃
45 Stalls of beautiful clothes and accessories at bargain prices. High Street brands, vintage, and designer labels. Join the Thrift Treasure hunt and enjoy afun morning out
Orewa Community Centre - Sat 31 Jan
Trendy rough-sawn planter box complete with trellis screen.
Block the wind, gain privacy and/or grow your vine, finish off that corner of your garden/deck/patio.
DIMENSIONS:
1200Lx380Dx1800Hmm (Planter 320mm high) 380mm front of planter to back of trellis. Trellis 1800mm high and wide.
… View moreTrendy rough-sawn planter box complete with trellis screen.
Block the wind, gain privacy and/or grow your vine, finish off that corner of your garden/deck/patio.
DIMENSIONS:
1200Lx380Dx1800Hmm (Planter 320mm high) 380mm front of planter to back of trellis. Trellis 1800mm high and wide.
Optional extras:
Internal lining ($25)
Can make other sizes
MATERIALS:
Timber – H3.2 treated 150x20, 50mm thick ends/legs
Fixings – Stainless Steel Screws.
Can be partially dismantled for transport.
Hello neighbours, your local Orewa Red Cross would love your unwanted dvds, cds and magazines! Pop in to the Orewa Red Cross 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm! Shopping bags wouldn’t go amiss either.
Mother’s Choice pushchair/ pram. Pull down shade cover. Parcel tray. Folds down small enough to fit in car boot. Good condition, used for our grandchildren. $100.
Ph or txt Jocelyn on 0212604979
This long weekend at the Orewa Red Cross we have a half price sale on woman’s and men’s jeans and trousers, shoes are also half price, this long weekend only, we will be open Monday from 9am - 5pm.
We’ve been donated an incredible collection of bestseller books. We also have plenty of puzzles and entertainment to keep you busy on these wet and wild days!
Costco child's car seat. Expires December 2029. Car ISO clips attached. Good condition, only used for our grandchildren. $50.
Pickup is Orewa. Phone or txt Jocelyn on 0212604979
Let the games begin! Family young and old will be entertained with lawn games that can brighten up your day. Find out how to create and paint your own outdoor games with these easy step by step instructions.
Cut for Cash is an 8-week reset challenge designed to help you rebuild routines, refocus your training, and create habits that actually stick.
It’s not about extremes or quick fixes. It’s about showing up, staying consistent, and being supported by coaches, structure, and a like-minded … View moreCut for Cash is an 8-week reset challenge designed to help you rebuild routines, refocus your training, and create habits that actually stick.
It’s not about extremes or quick fixes. It’s about showing up, staying consistent, and being supported by coaches, structure, and a like-minded community.
With personalised guidance, wellness check-ins, group training, and clear progress tracking, Cut for Cash gives you a circuit breaker — a chance to reset how you move, eat, and look after yourself.
Start fresh. Build momentum. Carry it forward long after the challenge ends.
Select to find out more.
Love a Bargain? Love a Good Thrift Hunt?
♻️ Join us on 31 January at the Orewa Community Centre from 9.30am – 1.00pm.
This market gives you curated preloved clothing, accessories and vintage gems — perfect for anyone who loves style, sustainability and a good rummage!
👗 Quality … View moreLove a Bargain? Love a Good Thrift Hunt?
♻️ Join us on 31 January at the Orewa Community Centre from 9.30am – 1.00pm.
This market gives you curated preloved clothing, accessories and vintage gems — perfect for anyone who loves style, sustainability and a good rummage!
👗 Quality second-hand fashion
🌿 Shop sustainably & support local
💸 Bargains you’ll actually love
📍 Orewa Community Centre
⏰ 9.30am – 1.00pm
Bring a friend, take your time, and enjoy the hunt 🛍️
If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link!
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.
Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us ❌
Report to Department of Internal … View moreIf you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link!
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.
Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us ❌
Report to Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for free by forwarding to 7726.
Hi Neighbors,
AI is a massive topic right now, and I’m feeling inspired to share what I know with our local community. Whether you're a curious retiree, a busy professional, or just someone wondering what the fuss is about—all ages are welcome!
What we’d cover:
* The … View moreHi Neighbors,
AI is a massive topic right now, and I’m feeling inspired to share what I know with our local community. Whether you're a curious retiree, a busy professional, or just someone wondering what the fuss is about—all ages are welcome!
What we’d cover:
* The "Why": Why has AI become so big so quickly?
* Practical Use: Why are people so eager to learn it for daily life?
* Safety: Real talk about concerns and how to stay secure.
* Open Q&A: Bring your burning questions! I'll be there to discuss them with you and the group.
A bit about me:
I’ve spent 20+ years in tech, providing services for Fortune 25 companies, the Ministry of Defence, the NHS, and even Buckingham Palace. I’m now back home in NZ, running Tech2U, and I want to share my passion for tech with my neighbours in Whangaparāoa, Silverdale, and Orewa.
I need your help with planning:
I’m thinking one of our local libraries would be a great spot. What do you think? If you have a venue idea or want to let me know which suburb would be most convenient for you, please drop a comment below!
Warm regards,
Tristan Lee-Johnson
Free Tech Tips: Facebook.com/Tech2u.co.nz/
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