Nga Kaitiaki Hapori o Pourewa - The Community Guardians of Pourewa would like to invite you to the next community volunteer day supporting Friends of Kepa Bush. We will be at the Thatcher Street entrance to Kepa Bush.

What to bring: Weather protection, some sturdy covered shoes, a bottle of water and your own secateurs, trowel and gloves if you have them! We will have a limited number of spare secateurs on site.

Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/3cafdan4

Please note:
There are no toilets at the weeding site but the nearest one is at Eastridge Shopping Centre.

Event will proceed unless a severe weather warning is issued.

Please check for Facebook updates. All children must be accompanied by a parent or supervisor.

For more: turfa.t.c.@gmail.com

A FREE family-friendly event organised by the Stonefields Residents Association.

Details HERE

Have Your Say until 18 December - for more: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/shoreline-adaptation-plans-auckland-central-and-orakei-to-karaka-bay

We are preparing shoreline adaptation plans (SAPs) across the region in partnership with mana whenua and local communities.

SAPs consider how we can respond to coastal hazards and climate change over the next 100 years by:

• looking at how we can adapt council-owned land and assets like boat ramps, sea walls and coastal walkways

• promoting the preservation and restoration of the coastal environment for future generations.

Join us and several of your neighbours. Agenda

• AGM

• Updates fro Ōrākei Local Board

• The Tupuna Maunga Authority

• Introduction to Neighbourhood Support

• Open Forum

  Details HERE

This Sunday we are hosting a FREE COMMUNITY PARTY at the Ellerslie Domain

From 5.30PM there will be free food, live music, activities for the kids and Giveaways!!

All Welcome!

Local author Diane Robinson - finalist in this year's Ngaio Marsh Book Awards - chats about her new children's book Nikolai's Quest. Set in a Russian orphanage, it's a great read for children aged 9-12 years old (and for adults too!).

Diane will be here to chat and answer questions. There will also be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of her novels.

Booking essential. Please phone 09 377 0209, or email sthelierslibrary@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz - or speak with a librarian at St Heliers Library

Meet fellow neighbours and the workers who helped refurbish the tracks and signs within the reserve.

We have organised a couple of guided tours for those who wish to know more about the ecology and wildlife unique to this place. You’ll have the opportunity to speak to members of the Ōrākei Local Board, meet new people and enjoy our modest BBQ.

See the ATTACHED GUIDE – with more information for those who wish to make their own way through the reserve at any time

Have Your Say until 18 December - for more: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/shoreline-adaptation-plans-auckland-central-and-orakei-to-karaka-bay

We are preparing shoreline adaptation plans (SAPs) across the region in partnership with mana whenua and local communities.

SAPs consider how we can respond to coastal hazards and climate change over the next 100 years by:

• looking at how we can adapt council-owned land and assets like boat ramps, sea walls and coastal walkways

• promoting the preservation and restoration of the coastal environment for future generations.

Come along to our intergenerational community dinner Whanau Together on Friday 15 November from 5.00 to 6.30 pm in our St Heliers Community Centre lounge. Please RSVP for catering purposes.

SAVE THE DATE

It’s party time!! Join us in Remuera, 1050 precinct for the lighting of our spectacular Christmas Tree from 5pm-8pm along with a night of live music, late night shopping, food and more!!

Mark it in your diary’s- see you there!!!

Join an immersive multi-sensory audio walk by Papaya Stories and Auckland Council Parks Department. In a lighthearted, playful and mindful way, you will approach a sense of oneness with nature, with green spaces waiting to be rediscovered. Booking is required. This hikoi is a family-friendly experience. Kids 7+ are welcome. 

Note that there is a $2.80 booking fee to process and manage bookings. This will be gifted to a community restoration group in Auckland to plant native trees in our parks.

エラズリーでも！
日本人シニアを中心とした異世代交流「集まろう会」のお知らせ

おかげさまで、ご参加くださる皆様の活性の様子がAuckland Councilの方にも徐々に認知いただけておりまして、この度、Orakei Local Boardともコミュニティー活性に向けコラボレーションをスタートできることが決まりました！

早速、今月から毎月第２水曜日１０時〜１２時、Ellerslie War Memorial Community Centreでも「集まろう会」を開催いたします。

Ellerslie会場は、これまでご参加者さんが少ないマヌカウ方面からも通いやすい場所となります。
ぜひ、皆様の周りの日本人、日本語を話す方々へ情報周知のご協力をお願いいたします。

今後も、多彩で多才な皆様と楽しいチャレンジを通して、共創できるコミュニティー「集まろう会」を一緒に盛り上げてくださると嬉しいです。

なお、この機会に、受付メールアドレスをエイジ・コンサーンアジアンサービスチームのものに統一することとしました。日常生活における質問等も同じメールアドレスにしていただけます。

それでは、8月の集まろう会でも多くの方とお会いできることを楽しみにしております。

Tamaki Drive Protection Society host a public meeting, details HERE

Have Your Say until 18 December - for more: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/shoreline-adaptation-plans-auckland-central-and-orakei-to-karaka-bay

We are preparing shoreline adaptation plans (SAPs) across the region in partnership with mana whenua and local communities.

SAPs consider how we can respond to coastal hazards and climate change over the next 100 years by:

• looking at how we can adapt council-owned land and assets like boat ramps, sea walls and coastal walkways

• promoting the preservation and restoration of the coastal environment for future generations.

Wanting to buy your first home? The OWN IT team are here to help!

Tāmaki Regeneration Company (TRC) is based in the Tāmaki suburbs of Glen Innes, Panmure and Point England, and have been funded to provide new homes to the Tāmaki area, helping whānau purchase their first home through the shared home ownership programme, OWN IT.

OWN IT is a programme for first home buyers whose household earns between $85,000 - $150,000 (we increase this to $205,000 for multi-generational households) per year, before tax, with Māori, Pasifika and those who have a connection to the area of Tāmaki prioritised, but all New Zealand residents are welcome to apply.

During the session, you'll discover:

• How our shared home ownership model works

• Eligibility criteria

• Details about the free OWN IT Financial Capability Workshops

• Your support network throughout the OWN IT journey

• Steps to apply and begin your OWN IT journey

• Availability of affordable OWN IT homes

The OWN IT Information Session is a welcoming, judgement-free space where all your questions will be answered.

Sign up and we’ll send you a Microsoft Teams link so you can join from your couch. We look forward to seeing you!

Auckland Council WasteWise advisors will share an informative presentation and Q&A session on how to recycle right in Auckland.

Bookings are essential: Please phone 09 377 0209, email sthelierslibrary@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, or speak to a librarian to book.

Nga Kaitiaki Hapori o Pourewa - The Community Guardians of Pourewa would like to invite you to the next community volunteer day at central Pourewa Valley (Waka Kotahi). We will enter in from the John Rymer entrance to the cycleway.

What to bring: Weather protection, some sturdy covered shoes, a bottle of water and your own secateurs, trowel and gloves if you have them! We will have a limited number of spare secateurs on site.

Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/3cafdan4

Please note:
There are no toilets at the weeding site but the nearest being Eastridge Shopping Centre.

Event will proceed unless a severe weather warning is issued.

Please check for Facebook updates. All children must be accompanied by a parent or supervisor.

Come and spend a couple of hours helping keep our local path from St John’s to Glen Innes tidy. We will be weeding, collecting rubbish and planting any seedlings that our lovely neighbours have donated. Family friendly and suitable for all ages (we even have some chalk for kids who want to brighten up the path). Meet outside Sunhill Garden Centre. Bring water, gloves, sunscreen and tools (if you have none, we may have some to borrow).
Bring a keep cup too for a coffee at Sunhill afterwards.

Join us at the FREE Digital Seniors Tech Expo on November 10th, from 9am to 4pm at Eventfinda Stadium on the North Shore, Auckland! There’s something for everyone with over 50 stalls showcasing the latest innovations in lifestyle, health, home, transport, safety, accessibility, and fun! Discover new gadgets, attend expert talks and how-to workshops, and try out e-vehicles, smart home devices, and more—all designed to empower seniors. The event has been co-designed with seniors for seniors. It’s a fun and supportive day out, with plenty of rest spots and food to purchase, perfect for all experience levels. Bring your friends and whānau along for an inspiring day of discovery and learning! Find out more at our website and download the flyer

Have Your Say until 18 December - for more: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/shoreline-adaptation-plans-auckland-central-and-orakei-to-karaka-bay

We are preparing shoreline adaptation plans (SAPs) across the region in partnership with mana whenua and local communities.

SAPs consider how we can respond to coastal hazards and climate change over the next 100 years by:

• looking at how we can adapt council-owned land and assets like boat ramps, sea walls and coastal walkways

• promoting the preservation and restoration of the coastal environment for future generations.

Have Your Say until 18 December - for more: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/shoreline-adaptation-plans-auckland-central-and-orakei-to-karaka-bay

Pacific Climate Warriors Event: Bridgebuilders Trust

Join the Auckland Council Shoreline Adapation Plan team and the Bridgebuilders Trust for a special screening of the newly released documentary “The Forgotten Pacific” - a call to action by Climate Warrors inclduing, Brianna Fruean, to act now to safeguard the Pacific and combat the serve effect of the climate crisis.

Guest Speaker: The Shoreline Adaptation Plan Team

Welcome to St. Heliers Market. Open from 9am to 1pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall.

Discover a treasure trove of handmade goodies from talented local makers and creators. From stunning jewelry and pottery to unique homewares and one-of-a-kind gifts, there's something for everyone.

Come and support your local community while enjoying a fantastic shopping experience. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us to hear from Dr Peter Lineham, Professor Emeritus of History at Massey University.

“Understanding the Significance of the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care”

Details HERE

Join Disability Connect at this free presentation from Work and Income and Taikura Trust who will explain the supports they offer to you and your family, in home and in the community. Details HERE

Please RSVP for catering to admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz or 09-636-0351

FREE Digital Skills for Seniors classes will be starting next week!

STARTING Thursday 7th November 2024
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Tamaki College Recreation Centre - 60 Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes

Contact Tash to register - 021 448 825

Join us for a fabulous celebration of local crafters and makers outdoors in the Ellerslie Town Square and inside the Ellerslie War Memorial Hall on Saturday 2nd November 2024, 10am - 2pm.
Enjoy a wander, browse and shop around the different craft stalls filling the square.
And if you are keen on coffee and / or food whilst shopping at our event there are plenty of wonderful local eateries in the Ellerslie Main Street to choose from.

Come and see us. Ellerslie is just off the Southern motorway and there is easy parking in the carpark behind the square or in surrounding streets. We will have EFTPOS available and dogs on leads are welcome.
Market supported by the Ellerslie Business Association

Craft Market, Merchants, Craft demonstrations, Quilt displays, Cafe, Spot Prizes, Raffles etc.

Join us to shop a wide range of good quality preloved items for babies and kids in Ellerslie on Sat 2nd November.
Just off the motorway it is an easy venue to access with great parking. We are excited to offer buyers a venue full of clothing, toys, shoes, essentials, books, nursery equipment and more. Entry is free and EPOS is available.

AND SELLERS - if you are wanting to clear a bunch of items your children no longer fit or need get in touch about booking a stall.

St Heliers & Glendowie Community Halloween

Come along and join in this family fun Halloween Event at Glendowie Centre, Crossfield Reserve.

There'll be games, entertainment, bouncy castle and inflatables, face painting, costume parade, games and crafts, food trucks and treats for all.

Thanks to our partners The Men's Shed (who will be running the car races) and CLM who will run the inflatables obstacle course and bouncy castle. Also to our food providers: Passa Passa, Brooklyn Dogs, Donut Waka and Cream Ice Cream.

Thanks Ōrākei Local Board for your support of this community event.

A fun and family friendly, space to enjoy Halloween.