Kingsland, Auckland

1310 days ago

1st Auckland Cavell Guide Unit Set to Celebrate Centenary

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

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 more
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 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.

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1311 days ago

Improve your English language skills for life and work in NZ!

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Monday and Wednesday 7pm to 9pm
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Selwyn College, Kohimarama
NZ citizens & PR = $20 plus course books. This course fee is subsidised by the Tertiary … View more
Join an English course with Selwyn Community Education – small classes with expert tutors
Monday and Wednesday 7pm to 9pm
Start next Monday 3rd May, finish Monday 28th June
Selwyn College, Kohimarama
NZ citizens & PR = $20 plus course books. This course fee is subsidised by the Tertiary Education Commission, conditions apply.

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1311 days ago

Shellfish ban at Cockle Bay begins

Neighbourly.co.nz

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 more
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 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)

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1311 days ago

Mother's Day Gift Boxes selling fast!

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Our Mother's Day Gift Collection is selling fast. Make sure to get your orders in ASAP - you can select your delivery date at the checkout.

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1312 days ago

We Say/You Say: Water Conservation

The Team from Community News

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 more
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 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.
Read more

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1312 days ago

Do your curtains & blinds need a professional clean?

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Textile Cleaning is a one-stop-shop for all curtain cleaning needs - no matter how big or small.

We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.

Help is just a phone call away.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, … View more
Textile Cleaning is a one-stop-shop for all curtain cleaning needs - no matter how big or small.

We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.

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1314 days ago

Pavlova roulade & baked Cheesecake

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sweet at heart? Two classic desserts prepared by our Foundation cooks - A delicious twist on a classic Kiwi Pavlova, rolled up into a roulade and filled with Lemon curd cream. An authentic New York baked cheese cake with a garnish of strawberry compote.

1312 days ago

How does sleep affect your daily routine?

Marketing Manager from Beds4U Newmarket

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...

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1313 days ago

Our Reach

Graeme Dingle Foundation

So far, this year, we have reached 136 schools across Aotearoa empowering tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles 💚

Find out more about what we do and our programmes on our website today!

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1314 days ago

Have your say: Casino Licence Conditions

Gambling Commission New Zealand

The Gambling Commission invites submissions on its review of the Charitable Trust Licence Conditions for the casino in your area. These conditions help to ensure that money from gambling benefits the community.

Why are the Conditions being reviewed?

The Commission wants to review these … View more
The Gambling Commission invites submissions on its review of the Charitable Trust Licence Conditions for the casino in your area. These conditions help to ensure that money from gambling benefits the community.

Why are the Conditions being reviewed?

The Commission wants to review these Conditions for each casino in New Zealand to ensure that they are fit-for-purpose.

Visit the Gambling Commission’s website to find out more about the review and how to have your say: www.gamblingcommission.govt.nz.
Have your say

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1314 days ago

pet cage for travel

Mary from Auckland Central

a very good condition nearly new as hardly use.
$ 15

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1314 days ago

Deuce leather sneaker

Gabi from Auckland Central

Deuce leather sneaker
size (European) 44
US 10.5
inner sole : 29 cm
white
worn but still with lot's of life left (no holes, tears...)

0204 0572060

Price: $9

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1314 days ago

Free Jacaranda trees

Jeff from Freemans Bay

I have a dozen small trees that I have grown from seed. They are small but do get big so I’d like them to go to homes that have room. They really don’t like being pruned. You can pass one on to a friend if that is better.

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1314 days ago

Troublesome windows & doors? - Exceed experts can find solutions for you :)

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Exceed experts busy at training, sharing knowledge amongst each other and finding new ways to help our customers enjoy healthier, safer & better homes.

Teamwork & continuing professional development, these are just two of the many things that make our windows & doors experts so … View more
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1314 days ago

May-June OurAuckland magazine out now

The Team from Auckland Council

The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
Find out more info here: bit.ly...

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