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Kia ora!. On October 3rd, we have a babysitting workshop happening here at Highbury House in collaboration with Plunket. This is a great opportunity for anyone over the age of 14 to learn some practical skills to babysit children of all ages, and will be great to add to your babysitting CV. Please … View moreKia ora!. On October 3rd, we have a babysitting workshop happening here at Highbury House in collaboration with Plunket. This is a great opportunity for anyone over the age of 14 to learn some practical skills to babysit children of all ages, and will be great to add to your babysitting CV. Please book if you wish to attend!
We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...
Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View moreWe're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...
Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!
If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirīmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).
Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.
There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.
You get one scramble of letters, one … View morePut down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.
There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.
You get one scramble of letters, one cryptic clue and one tense minute to unscramble the letters and guess the answer.
Proudly brought to you by Neighbourly, The Hard Word can be found 9am weekdays on Stuff. Give it a go today - if you dare…
Following on from our recent post about finding dragon tree seedlings in Glenfield forest reserves, here are some fascinating photos and information about their history in Auckland on the Auckland Museum website:
www.aucklandmuseum.com...
We have not noticed - or perhaps not recognised - an … View moreFollowing on from our recent post about finding dragon tree seedlings in Glenfield forest reserves, here are some fascinating photos and information about their history in Auckland on the Auckland Museum website:
www.aucklandmuseum.com...
We have not noticed - or perhaps not recognised - an adult dragon tree in the Kaipatiki area, and wonder where the birds are getting these seeds?
Does anyone know of a mature Dracaena draco (dragon tree) in the Glenfield/Birkdale area?
Of course, the parent tree does not need to be close by, as kereru can fly up to 20km and back to feed. From our own observation, kereru droppings usually contain the undigested portion - eg seeds - from a very recent meal. But maybe dragon tree seeds take a while to be excreted.
Regardless of whether these seeds are being brought from the trees we know of in Devonport or East Coast Bays or from suburbs closer to Eskdale Forest, we would be interested to hear if there are any dragon trees growing in this neighbourhood...and if so, whether many seedlings are being found in the gardens around them.
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UPDATE: The date has been brought forward and Smiths Bush will now be closed from Thursday 21 September until the end of November.
Smiths Bush Scenic Reserve will be closed from Monday 25 September until late November while the boardwalk is repaired.
All of the older boardwalk (shown in red on … View moreUPDATE: The date has been brought forward and Smiths Bush will now be closed from Thursday 21 September until the end of November.
Smiths Bush Scenic Reserve will be closed from Monday 25 September until late November while the boardwalk is repaired.
All of the older boardwalk (shown in red on the map) will be removed and replaced. The rest of the boardwalk will be tidied up and repaired. All 8 seats will be cleaned and painted.
In the meantime, this is a good opportunity to explore our other parks. Try nearby Stancich Reserve which also has boardwalk through the bush.
Smiths Bush is an extremely important and fragile remnant of old world forest. The boardwalk helps to protect the tree roots and precious undergrowth from damage.
- Project funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board
This is terrible news for the North Shore. The Birkenhead, Northcote and Bayswater ferry services are ending as of 1 October, after Fullers decided not to renew the contracts, while the Gulf Harbour and Half-Moon Bay ferry services will only operate in peak times. There are no changes to other … View moreThis is terrible news for the North Shore. The Birkenhead, Northcote and Bayswater ferry services are ending as of 1 October, after Fullers decided not to renew the contracts, while the Gulf Harbour and Half-Moon Bay ferry services will only operate in peak times. There are no changes to other ferry services.
Auckland Transport are currently in discussions with an alternative provider, so there is a glimmer hope that the services will continue beyond 1 October, however they would likley be in a reduced form. If AT can't find an alternative operator, we will be without any service to those wharves for around 14-18 months. The first time we haven't had a Birkenhead service in over 100 years!
The only positive in this, is that Fullers have decided to end the contracts in order invest time in training up new skippers. Auckland is short some 13 skippers and 12 deck hands compared to pre-COVID, and it takes over a year for a new skipper to qualify. So after this period, the ferry services across Auckland should be in a more reliable state.
NZ Herald article: www.nzherald.co.nz...
In the meantime, users of the Birkenhead and Northcote ferries will need to travel by bus or car to get to the city. There is no direct bus route from Birkenhead Point, so bus users will need to transfer in Highbury. And with more cars likley to be on the road, we can expect to see added pressure on Onewa Road. There is no alternative route to the city for bikes, unless cyclists can get to the Beach Haven ferry.
Birkenhead to Downtown:
Route 917 from Birkenhead Wharf connects to the high frequency bus routes at Highbury shops which travel to Downtown via Onewa Rd.
Te Onewa Northcote Point to Downtown:
Route 928 connects to the high frequency bus routes on Onewa Rd.
Bayswater to Downtown:
Route 802 direct to Midtown (Peak only, Monday to Friday), or Route 801 to Akoranga Station where high frequency buses go to Downtown, Midtown and Ponsonby/Newmarket.
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Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.
Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one … View moreCosts are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.
Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you.
Solid single trundler bed. Comes with 2 mattresses, 1 easily pulls out. Mattresses in used but good condition. Looking for $120, negotiable! Great for extra bed for sleep overs. Grab a bargain! Need gone a.s.a.p. Pick up only, in Birkenhead.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲.
The competition runs through to 29 September 2023.
Judges will award a prize to the … View more𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲.
The competition runs through to 29 September 2023.
Judges will award a prize to the overall winner in each age group - Adult and Under 15 years.
Plus, there are prizes for each of the five categories.
𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Views of and from our beaches and bays
𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞
Green spaces, trees, and birds of the neighbourhood
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭
Our community spirit in action
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝
Faces and portraits of our people
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Urban design, homes, buildings, structures, and places
In addition, there are prizes for both age groups for 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞, as chosen by the public, not judges. And there are over 30 sponsored spot prizes.
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Enter here: >>> www.birkenhead.org.nz...
Explore Auckland’s history of Peace, Love and Protest at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival. Enjoy 160 free or low-cost events across Tāmaki Makaurau, including walks, talks, workshops and kid-friendly activities for the school holidays.
Visit the website or pick up a booklet from your … View moreExplore Auckland’s history of Peace, Love and Protest at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival. Enjoy 160 free or low-cost events across Tāmaki Makaurau, including walks, talks, workshops and kid-friendly activities for the school holidays.
Visit the website or pick up a booklet from your library. Photo: Gil Hanly, 1983.
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