Final rehearsal for 2018. North Shore Concert Band
The North Shore Concert Band held its final rehearsal for 2018 at the Birkdale College auditorium on Tuesday evening, 4th December. The band ran through a programme of Christmas music for an appreciative audience of friends and family members of the players. Rehearsals will begin again on Jan. 29th. 2019 at the Birkdale College auditorium at 7. 30 pm. The band is always on the lookout for new members so if you play an instrument such as flute,trumpet,horn,sax, clarinet and can read music and feel like having a go at playing in a band, North Shore Concert Band would be most pleased to see you. No invitation needed. Just roll up to a rehearsal and have a listen or join in to see if this is for you. The band has a tuba and is looking for someone to play it. The band also has other instruments to lend or hire to players. See the band's online page for more information.
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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44.4% I avoid spending money on coffee
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39.5% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Fill a bag for $2!
Orewa Red Cross shop is clearing out the racks for the new Eason, plenty of bargains to be had, this weekend we have Fill a bag for $2. We also have an extensive range of classical cds, just 3 for $2.
You can find us at shop 5, Hilary house, Hilary square, Orewa, right behind McDonald’s.
Open everyday from 9am - 5pm
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