Get your antiques assessed by an expert
You are invited to the Antiques Roadshow, Highwic Edition. Join us for an entertaining afternoon of antiques and collectables, old and new, on Sunday the 16th of June, 2pm til 5pm.
Following the format of the popular British Television show, you are invited to bring along your antique and vintage heirlooms and items to be examined by our antiques expert.
Yvonne Sanders has been in the antiques business for over 46 years and her family-run business, Yvonne Sanders Antiques, has been a stalwart in the antiques trade in Auckland since 1972. An expert with immense experience in antique furniture, collectables and European Chandeliers, Yvonne has helped to set new trends within the antique trade in Auckland.
Spectator only tickets are $30 while those who bring an item to be appraised will receive a discounted entry of $25. Your ticket includes drinks and nibbles beside the open fire in the Billiard House as well as the opportunity to explore historic Highwic.
Booking is essential as spaces are limited. To book please contact Highwic on (09) 524 5729 or email us at highwic@heritage.org.nz
Relaxing Mindfulness in Meadowbank - next Monday at 1.30
Hi Neighbours - Come and soothe body and mind with a small group for a gentle mindfulness session of ease and peace next week. Session includes gentle movement and relaxing simple meditation.
Meadowbank Community Centre next Monday 18th Nov 1.30 - 2.45pm. Ongoing on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Come and see what it is like! Contact me - the first session free, then Koha welcome. 021 255 1485
Click Read More to find out more about what I do - I also offer one-on-one mental wellbeing sessions and custom courses for group bookings.
www.everudkinmindfulness.co.nz...
Harbour Bridge lane closure - protests
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. It has now passed through Kaitaia, Kawakawa, Whangārei, Dargaville and is passing through Auckland on Wednesday.
What you need to know today:
- The hīkoi is due to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge about 9.30am on Wednesday. Two northbound lanes will be closed at some point before the crossing, and remain closed during it.
- NZTA shared at 8:50am Wednesday:
'Curran St northbound on-ramp will be closed shortly, with two northbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge expected to close from approx 9.30am this morning. Allow extra time for likely delays through this area.'
- The hīkoi is expected to go across the Harbour Bridge, in a controlled fashion before marching through parts of the CBD towards Okahu Bay.
- Auckland commuters should expect traffic disruption in vicinity of both sides of the Harbour Bridge.
Stuff reporter Steve Kilgallon was at Stafford Park on the north side of the Harbour Bridge at 8.30am Wednesday and shared:
"I just walked through Stafford Park, where there’s about 400-500 people quietly assembled and more arriving; and about 20 police standing over near the motorway off ramp. Lot of Tino Rangatira flags in evidence, local streets very busy with parked cars."
Police have shared that they will respond accordingly to any issues that may arise along the route.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.