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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.
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.
You can visit us on FB: www.facebook.com... or send a message on here for orders.
*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)
Follow the link below to get a full run down on what's happening in our community this May!
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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.
Black Brother Laser Printer / Copy / Scan
Mono - Black & White print & copy. Scans in colour.
Model - HL - L2380DW
All in working order. Good condition.
Needs new toner - Brother TN2315 High Yield Toner Cartridge which is available from the Warehouse Stationary.
To arrange pick up from … View moreBlack Brother Laser Printer / Copy / Scan
Mono - Black & White print & copy. Scans in colour.
Model - HL - L2380DW
All in working order. Good condition.
Needs new toner - Brother TN2315 High Yield Toner Cartridge which is available from the Warehouse Stationary.
To arrange pick up from me at Takapuna.
Freedom Furniture Wardrobe Unit
Pewter - sturdy metal frame on wheels with hanger, bottom shoe storage & 3 hard metal shelves for extra storage.
Great for storage, can hold loads & ideal for a studio or apartment with limited wardrobe space.
Dimensions:
Height including wheels = 168cm
… View moreFreedom Furniture Wardrobe Unit
Pewter - sturdy metal frame on wheels with hanger, bottom shoe storage & 3 hard metal shelves for extra storage.
Great for storage, can hold loads & ideal for a studio or apartment with limited wardrobe space.
Dimensions:
Height including wheels = 168cm
Length = 135cm
Width = 37cm
Comes with all nuts, bolts & hooks which slot onto the frame to hang more gear!
Primo condition. Has been unused in storage for 10 years.
To arrange pick up from Takapuna or my storage unit at Mt Roskill.
The seed pods of this nasty pest plant are maturing now, and will soon release hundreds of seeds that are carried long distances by the wind www.weedbusters.org.nz...
Remove the pods (carefully - wear gloves to protect yourself from the irritating sap..) and put them in the rubbish, not your … View moreThe seed pods of this nasty pest plant are maturing now, and will soon release hundreds of seeds that are carried long distances by the wind www.weedbusters.org.nz...
Remove the pods (carefully - wear gloves to protect yourself from the irritating sap..) and put them in the rubbish, not your compost bin.
Pull up the root if you can, or cut the vine near the ground. Dab a blob of herbicide gel (if you have that) on the freshly-cut stump.
More advice on dealing with moth plant on the S.T.A.M.P Facebook page: Society Totally Against Moth Plant
Heartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their families and whanau.
It is supported by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at the North Shore Hospital and also works closely with the Heart Foundation NZ.
We are very inclusive and welcome ALL heart event … View moreHeartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their families and whanau.
It is supported by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at the North Shore Hospital and also works closely with the Heart Foundation NZ.
We are very inclusive and welcome ALL heart event survivors to come along and learn about heart disease and heart health management from the experiences of those who are on the same journey.
Heartbeats meets at the Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna, on the first THURSDAY of each month, at 10:00am and we have regular guest speakers from the medical, pharmacy, physiotherapy and psychotherapy/counselling healthcare communities.
NEXT MEETING is Thursday the 6th May, at the Mary Thomas Centre, and our guest speaker is one of Auckland's leading dietitians, Anna Sloan, Reg. Dietitian, who will be discussing heart healthy diets and the important nutrients for heart health after a heart event: as well as the impact of medications in our dietary requirements.
Come along, bring a friend, and learn how to deal with and manage your heart health journey!
Contact for more information: Trent at 0220 606 199 or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com... 476099493155288/
Price Negotiable.
Black office chair with blue back.
In reasonable condition and is about 6 years old.
text Sharon
021 225 8757
Price Negotiable.
8 x high-back dining chairs upholstered in a soft red.
They are about 14 years old and have served us well, but do not fit in our new home.
Very comfortable and would come up well with a can of upholstery cleaner.
There is some movement within the frames. They need tightening to… View morePrice Negotiable.
8 x high-back dining chairs upholstered in a soft red.
They are about 14 years old and have served us well, but do not fit in our new home.
Very comfortable and would come up well with a can of upholstery cleaner.
There is some movement within the frames. They need tightening to get a longer life out of them. Perhaps someone handy or with chair repair experience could fix.
text Sharon
021 225 8757
Price Negotiable.
Dimensions:
Length: 1030mm - extends to 1410mm or 1790mm |
Depth: 900mm |
Height: 760mm.
Has a beautiful oak wood grain.… View morePrice Negotiable.
Dimensions:
Length: 1030mm - extends to 1410mm or 1790mm |
Depth: 900mm |
Height: 760mm.
Has a beautiful oak wood grain.
It is in relatively good condition with some varnish wear.
Would respond well to a light sand and varnish.
(Chairs selling also - refer separate post)
text Sharon
021 225 8757
If you have any inorganic rubbish or junk to get rid of please give us a call for a free estimation.
021 586 544
We will sort and load everything - ensuring as much as possible is gifted to local charities or community groups or recycled.
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.
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