Beach Haven, Auckland

Exercise Your Mind: Learn to Play Bridge

Helene from Northcote

East Coast Bays Bridge Club will be holding a set of Beginners Bridge Lessons end of July 2021. Sign up now! Contact: lessons@ecbbridgeclub.co.nz

HUMAN ROAD BLOCKS Birkdale / Salisbury Rd intersection

Greg from Birkdale

AT INTENDS TO USE THE THE RESIDENTS / ROAD USERS OF SALISBURY ROAD AS HUMAN ROAD BLOCKS.

From AT re Birkdale / Salisbury Rd intersection.

“Lane capacity on Birkdale and Salisbury – the kerb buildouts on Birkdale Road opposite Salisbury Road reinforce broken yellow lines on Birkdale Road… View moreAT INTENDS TO USE THE THE RESIDENTS / ROAD USERS OF SALISBURY ROAD AS HUMAN ROAD BLOCKS.

From AT re Birkdale / Salisbury Rd intersection.

“Lane capacity on Birkdale and Salisbury – the kerb buildouts on Birkdale Road opposite Salisbury Road reinforce broken yellow lines on Birkdale Road and stops vehicles from undertaking vehicles turning right into Salsibury Road. This is designed to slow operating speeds approaching the school crossing on Birkdale Road and increase intersection safety.”

SO WHEN YOU ARE WAITING TO TURN RIGHT INTO SALISBURY RD, VEHICLES CAN NOT PASS – SO BACK UP BEHIND YOU. NOW WE, AND THOSE WAITING BEHIND US, HAVE THE GREATLY INCREASED RISK OF BEING CRASHED INTO FROM THOSE COMING DOWN BIRKDALE ROAD!! BEING USED AS A HUMAN SPEED REDUCING ROAD BLOCK.

SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

Pop into your Red Cross Shop at 18 Link Drive, Wairau Park and see what we’ve got for you, our range is anything but boring!

Enjoy your sustainable shopping!

On site trolleys

Suzanne from Glenfield

Helping to make you move in easier, trolleys can be found in all loading bays.

How will your neighbourhood be affected by council's revaluation?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland Council is winding up the citywide revaluation of all properties, as a basis for carving up next year's rate's pie. Analysis for Stuff shows cheaper suburbs, especially the south may face higher than average rate rises in July 2022. How will you fare?

Safe Schools Speed Trial

Greg from Birkdale

AT and a Landscape Architect firm came up with a scheme to place obstacles and art on Birkdale Salisbury Rd intersection. Without prior scientific observation as to what was occurring. Involving and informing as few people as possible. Promoting kids playing next to moving vehicles. We came up … View moreAT and a Landscape Architect firm came up with a scheme to place obstacles and art on Birkdale Salisbury Rd intersection. Without prior scientific observation as to what was occurring. Involving and informing as few people as possible. Promoting kids playing next to moving vehicles. We came up with NOat signs to encourage better solutions and consultation. (please note that a placed sign means we have permission to place and the view of the property is independent although generally supporting.) Suggestions about what AT should do, should be sent to AT - but do not expect any response. Calling it a Trial is not an excuse for the manner it has been done. All the information you get is vague. And there is no option to be against this. Decide if this is how you want your future roading solutions to be.

Lawnmowers for sale!

Kenneth from Northcote Point

I have a few good serviced lawnmowers for sale. Various prices but fair. 0211208168

Negotiable

Covid-19: MP slams anti-vax group for leaflet drop in week vaccine clinic opens

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Northcote MP Shanan Halbert has slammed an anti-vaccination group for delivering its discredited leaflets the same week the area’s vaccination clinic opened.

The Voices for Freedom leaflet, delivered in the Northcote and Birkenhead areas on the North Shore, included eight points that cast doubt … View moreNorthcote MP Shanan Halbert has slammed an anti-vaccination group for delivering its discredited leaflets the same week the area’s vaccination clinic opened.

The Voices for Freedom leaflet, delivered in the Northcote and Birkenhead areas on the North Shore, included eight points that cast doubt on the safety or efficacy of the vaccine.

Auckland University vaccinologist and associate professor Helen Petousis-Harris recently discredited the leaflet.

Halbert said he got five complaints from locals who had received the leaflet in their mailboxes this week.

“It’s disappointing people are actively trying to spread misinformation around our community and prey on people who are vaccination hesitant already.”

He believed the leaflet had been designed to scaremonger locals and delivered to align with the opening of the North Shore’s first vaccination clinic in the Highbury Shopping Centre on Monday.

“This is a direct action on their behalf to undermine our local vaccine centre and to stop our local people from going in and being immunised.”

Click 'read more' for our full story.
(In the attached video, Auckland University research fellow Kate Hannah tells you what to look for to identify misinformation about the Covid-19 virus and vaccine.)

Nominations for the Women of Influence 2021 Awards are now open

The Team from Women of Influence

The Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.

The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.

We’re … View moreThe Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.

The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.

We’re pleased to bring you two new awards categories this year: Environment and Primary Industries. You can also nominate the inspirational women in your life in the Arts & Culture; Board & Management; Business Enterprise; Community Hero; Diversity; Innovation, Science & Health; Public Policy and Young Leader categories.

Nominate here: www.womenofinfluence.co.nz...

Thank you to this year’s illustrator Tess Costil for her inspiring artwork.
#womenofinfluence

Petition to sign to ask Auckland Council to rethink the rates increases

Kate from Glenfield

Hi all,

I have started a petition to ask Auckland Council to rethink the rates increases. They are very high and are going to ultimately disadvantage our city economically, and have the potential to add to poverty for our most vulnerable.

To make this happen we are going to need every single … View moreHi all,

I have started a petition to ask Auckland Council to rethink the rates increases. They are very high and are going to ultimately disadvantage our city economically, and have the potential to add to poverty for our most vulnerable.

To make this happen we are going to need every single possible signature and share to gather a large enough voice to be heard.

Would love you support, please sign and share. Let's make our voice heard and challenge our council to make decisions that are better for our community.

chng.it...

Thanks
Kate

Psychics called in to help find missing dog

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Tēnā koutou. An Auckland dog owner is consulting with psychic mediums in the hopes of getting her pooch back alive.

Kohimarama resident Mary Trautvetter​ was house-sitting for friends in Castor Bay on the North Shore on April 14 when her dog, Rocky, was frightened by thunder and ran off.

The … View moreTēnā koutou. An Auckland dog owner is consulting with psychic mediums in the hopes of getting her pooch back alive.

Kohimarama resident Mary Trautvetter​ was house-sitting for friends in Castor Bay on the North Shore on April 14 when her dog, Rocky, was frightened by thunder and ran off.

The little white maltese and lhasa apso cross has been lost ever since.

“I’m just in pieces,” Trautvetter said, adding that Rocky had helped her through some tough life events, including a mental breakdown and a divorce.

She has even consulted with psychic mediums in a desperate attempt for information. Red Beach-based psychic medium Kerry-Marie Callander​ told Stuff she believes it is possible someone has taken Rocky in.

The person might not be on social media or know that people are looking for the dog, she said, adding that perhaps mainstream media – like the local newspaper – might be the best way to reach them.

Click 'read more' for the full report. Please contact Mary Trautvetter at soinsvisage@gmail.com if you have any information regarding Rocky's whereabouts.

Certificate in Cookery, Foundation begins 8 June 2021

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Certificate in Cookery, Foundation course is a well-rounded introduction to fundamental cooking and baking techniques. Learn to cook with fresh, high quality ingredients and delicious recipes over 18 weeks. Here we have a freshly baked Fish velouté served with courgettes, cauliflower and … View moreOur Certificate in Cookery, Foundation course is a well-rounded introduction to fundamental cooking and baking techniques. Learn to cook with fresh, high quality ingredients and delicious recipes over 18 weeks. Here we have a freshly baked Fish velouté served with courgettes, cauliflower and broccoli and garnished with tomato concassé prepared by our foundation student chefs.
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The next in-take begins on 8 June 2021.
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New Zealand Domestic students are eligible for Fees Free and Student Loans.

Celebrate your zero waste heroes

The Team from Auckland Council

Calling all zero waste heroes - nominations open from 1 June for the 2021 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards, which celebrate all those helping reduce waste to landfill across Auckland.

Nominations are open from 1 June to 30 June.

Safe Speed trial

Greg from Birkdale

Promotional material associated with the "Safe Speed trial". Would you let your kids play hopscotch next to moving vehicles? Would you want your kids painting art on a main road - regardless of speed or road cones? Kids on a road learning - about growing things or avoiding things? Giving … View morePromotional material associated with the "Safe Speed trial". Would you let your kids play hopscotch next to moving vehicles? Would you want your kids painting art on a main road - regardless of speed or road cones? Kids on a road learning - about growing things or avoiding things? Giving kids confusing messaging about roads. Mixing road safety and Art? Who comes up with these ideas? How did they get the contract to do this?

Spare sewing machine?

The Team from Highbury Community House Inc

The Highbury Sew & Mend are in need of a couple more sewing machines, as we get busier.

If anyone has a well working machine they would like to donate to the community, it would be greatly appreciated.

Contact manager@highburyhouse.org.nz or call 09 480 5279. Nga mihi