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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 moreOne 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.
Work is now well underway creating a new toddler playspace at Jean Sampson Reserve, Northcote Point. The shade sail poles are installed, and when I visited recently, the pathways and adventure trail were being formed. Work is on-track to be completed in late-May/early-June (weather permitting).
The… View moreWork is now well underway creating a new toddler playspace at Jean Sampson Reserve, Northcote Point. The shade sail poles are installed, and when I visited recently, the pathways and adventure trail were being formed. Work is on-track to be completed in late-May/early-June (weather permitting).
The Kaipātiki Local Board has re-imagined the playground area as a fenced toddler playspace, with slides, tunnel, sandpit, talk tubes, climbing and imaginative nature play. There will also be shade sails, seating, picnic table, plantings and the current swing will be upgraded to include a basket swing. Importantly, the memorial fire engine will be cleaned up and relocated within the new playground, and the basketball half-court is staying.
- Funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board.
These empty wine bottles have been given a second chance to shine all while helping reduce waste on our precious planet.
They are cleaned thoroughly & then each one hanpainted from scratch with unique designs & then filled with a cork style LED string light set making it the perfect gift … View moreThese empty wine bottles have been given a second chance to shine all while helping reduce waste on our precious planet.
They are cleaned thoroughly & then each one hanpainted from scratch with unique designs & then filled with a cork style LED string light set making it the perfect gift for any occasion.
These beautiful creations of art can be used as a decor piece at home or the office, so why not give us a buzz to see what we could make for you.
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*Price per bottle $40 + Shipping($9 within NZ)
*Bottle shape may vary depending on the different wine bottles we recycle to use*
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 moreGathering 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)
Hello lovely neighbors,
I'm reaching out to you because my daughter has started a fundraise for upgrading the school play ground.
Here's her fundraise link
givealittle.co.nz...
If you could support my daughter by making a small donation , I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks.… View moreHello lovely neighbors,
I'm reaching out to you because my daughter has started a fundraise for upgrading the school play ground.
Here's her fundraise link
givealittle.co.nz...
If you could support my daughter by making a small donation , I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks.
Sithum.
Hi Auckland,
What are your water-saving hacks?
Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.
Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the … View moreHi Auckland,
What are your water-saving hacks?
Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.
Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the region’s storage lakes, and a new supply boost all eventuate as hoped.
Watercare said Aucklanders had significantly cut water use, and the biggest supply boost – another 50 million litres a day from the Waikato River – should be available from August.
Presently, Auckland's dams are 51.4 per cent full compared with an average of 76.6, and Auckland's water usage is more than 10 per cent lower than Watercare had estimated.
Share your saving tips below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.
Hi Everyone,
Gardening Day is on again this coming Sunday 2nd May in Opaketai Beach Haven Garden.
Bring bucket and tools and See you there 😊
And for your diaries, Beach Haven Placemaking Group's next meeting is on Monday 17th at 6.30pm at Beach Haven Hall.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Join the Rangatira Reserve Rangers for a working bee this Saturday 1st May. Meet 10 am – 1 pm at 99 Kia Ora Road. The group is preparing some areas for planting this season 🌱
What to bring? spades, gloves, snacks, water, and enclosed shoes.
Please let Andy know if you can make it … View moreJoin the Rangatira Reserve Rangers for a working bee this Saturday 1st May. Meet 10 am – 1 pm at 99 Kia Ora Road. The group is preparing some areas for planting this season 🌱
What to bring? spades, gloves, snacks, water, and enclosed shoes.
Please let Andy know if you can make it andyirwin.nz@gmail.com
Between the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often forget to take proper rest. Did you know that quality sleep is directly proportional to your productivity level? Click the 'read more' button below and find out how sleep affects your productivity...
Long-Sleeve men's shirting collection recently arrived at our Red Cross Shop, 18 Link Drive, Wairau Park, Auckland.
Grab your one fast!
Can you join the Pest Free Kaipātiki Nature Challenge?
Between 30 April and 3 May is the annual City Nature Challenge, a global biodiversity survey carried out by the public, volunteers and scientists.
We are running our own challenge in this period to record as many living species as possible … View moreCan you join the Pest Free Kaipātiki Nature Challenge?
Between 30 April and 3 May is the annual City Nature Challenge, a global biodiversity survey carried out by the public, volunteers and scientists.
We are running our own challenge in this period to record as many living species as possible within the Kaipātiki area.
We need your help to do this.
Follow the project here: inaturalist.nz...
You and PFK will be contributing to the Auckland Tamaki Makaurau City Nature Challenge, and providing important scientific data.
Full details are on our website www.pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz...
A new eastbound off-ramp from state highway 18 has opened at Paul Matthews Rd on Tuesday.
All east bound traffic will now drive through a new intersection at the road.
Under the new layout, drivers have to turn right at new traffic lights on the off-ramp to head to Unsworth Heights, state … View moreA new eastbound off-ramp from state highway 18 has opened at Paul Matthews Rd on Tuesday.
All east bound traffic will now drive through a new intersection at the road.
Under the new layout, drivers have to turn right at new traffic lights on the off-ramp to head to Unsworth Heights, state highway 1 at Constellation Drive or to East Coast Bays.
"This is a significant change to how people move around and as expected, we have seen queues on the off-ramp during the morning peak as everyone gets used to the new road layout," said Waka Kotahi national manager of infrastructure delivery Andy Thackwray.
“We’re advising that delays during peak hours will likely continue while people adjust to these changes and we’re asking people to plan ahead and allow extra time to travel.”
The transport agency has encouraged drivers to avoid state highway 18 and use alternative routes where possible as they get used to the changes.
People travelling from west Auckland to the city can use state highway 16 instead.
The number of vehicles using the off-ramp will decrease when the northbound connection between state highway 18 and state highway 1 opens in about 18 months, Waka Kotahi said.
The change in layout paves the way for construction of the new motorway lanes and shared paths, the agency said.
A transport upgrade will see the Northern Busway extended from Constellation to Albany Station.
It includes a new motorway connection between state highway 1 and state highway 18 and will access the western ring route, along with travel to Auckland International Airport.
It will deliver more than 7 km of walking and cycling paths, road and park connections.
Work is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
Go to Auckland Northern Corridor project page or phone 0800 624 776 for more information.
Thespianage host bi-weekly drop-in Improv sessions at TheatreWorks (goo.gl/maps/NCahYGyPv1nKgfxR9), so if you've ever wanted to give it a go, or wish to hone your Improv skills, this is for you!
$10 per person
Either by:
* ticket link (trybooking.co.nz/GLR)
* cash (correct change)
… View moreThespianage host bi-weekly drop-in Improv sessions at TheatreWorks (goo.gl/maps/NCahYGyPv1nKgfxR9), so if you've ever wanted to give it a go, or wish to hone your Improv skills, this is for you!
$10 per person
Either by:
* ticket link (trybooking.co.nz/GLR)
* cash (correct change)
Sunday 16 May
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Going in deep this week to REALLY listening and observing, and responding directly to what's there.
Bring your openness, and be willing to give things a go and have fun!
World War 2 veteran Bruce Powell is still driving at 102.
The old soldier survived serving six years in the British army and narrowly missed the World War 2 battle of Dunkirk in 1940 because he contracted meningitis.
Read more below:
www.stuff.co.nz...
The Inwards Reserve playground on Salisbury Road, Birkdale, is temporarily closed while the broken wooden edging is replaced with 70m of new timber, and extra bark is added. The perimeter will be a little larger than before as it will now encompass all the shade sail poles.
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