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Check out the Devonport Peninsula Community Events Calendar 2021 at www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz for a listing of upcoming community events.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Board Room, Ground Floor, 1 The Strand, Takapuna
Upcoming Meetings:
Additional Business Meeting
Tuesday 4th May, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Forum
Tuesday 18th May, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Devonport Community Network Meeting
When: Thursday 13 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Devonport Yacht Club, 25 King Edward Pde, Devonport (wheel chair accessible)
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This quarterly meeting is about promoting networking among residents and local community groups. The session commences with complimentary morning tea and a chance to network informally followed by guest speaker Giovanni Coco from the School of Environment at Auckland University: You may have heard recently about coastal buildings in New Zealand becoming uninsurable over the next few decades due to climate change. Giovanni will be talking to us about the type of work they do to predict flooding under climatic changes for the whole of New Zealand and then look at the implications for Devonport.
For more information contact Maria ph: 09 445 9533 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz.
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Keen to make your event zero waste? Thanks to Auckland Council and EcoMatters, grants of up to $200 are now available to help reduce waste sent to landfill at community events.
Applying is quick and easy and we’ll let you know within seven working days if your grant is approved.
You can use the funding for expenses such as renting zero waste equipment like cutlery, crockery or bins, paying for compostable packaging or recycling and food waste collections, or buying vouchers to thank waste volunteers.
Find out more at zerowasteevents.org.nz/zero-waste-events-grant.
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Devonport Easter Market
When: Saturday 1st May, 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: Windsor Reserve, Devonport
Cost: Free
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Devonport Market would like to invite everyone back for another Fun-Filled Family Market Day at Windsor Reserve!
There will be lots of new stall holders as well as firm favourites from last month.
The Great Zaktackular will be back to entertain children and parents alike, and there will also be live music from Charlotte and Evan to enjoy while you shop.
This will be the last outdoor Summer Market of the season.
Follow event on Facebook here.
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Stanley Bay Stampede
When: Sunday 30th May, 10:00am
Where: Stanley Bay Primary School, 15 Russel Street
Cost: From $10 - $25
The Stanley Bay School Stampede is back! Happening on Sunday 30 May, 10am-1pm, challenge yourself on the 1.5km obstacle course for kids, adults and families, and then slip and slide into their giant mud pit! Starting and finishing at the school, do as many laps as you dare! There will be lots of fabulous spot prizes plus there is going to be an epic raffle. Find all the information here.
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Intergenerational Dialogue 2021
When: Thursday 13 May, 10:00am-2:30pm
Where: Takapuna Library, 9 The Strand, Takapuna
Cost: Free
The 10th annual Intergenerational Dialogue brings 25 young people from local high schools and 25 older adults together to discuss a range of topical issues. The dialogue is all about enhancing connection and understanding.
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The organisers are looking for older adult participants and topic suggestions from the community to discuss at the moment. If you’d like to be involved or have an idea for a local issue to discuss, please get in touch with Sarah Thorne on 094862098 or email office@takapunatrust.org.nz .
This event is proudly brought to you by Takapuna North Community Trust, Devonport Peninsula Trust and Takapuna Library. With thanks to Devonport Takapuna Local Board for supporting this event.
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Restoring Takarunga Hauraki May Events
Network Meeting: "Restoring the Hauraki Gulf" talk by guests Shane Kelly and Peter Miles
When: Wednesday, 5th May, 6:30pm
Where: The Barrack Buildings, Fort Takapuna, Narrow Neck
All welcome to an exciting presentation "Restoring the Hauraki Gulf: can we turn back the clock?" by ecologist Shane Kelly and entrepreneur Peter Miles.
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Raranga Harekeke Weaving workshop with Takutai Moana Watts
When: Saturday 1st, 8th, 9th & 17th May, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: Koha, With Kaipatiki Project, please register:
pestfreedevonport@gmail.com
Devonport Peninsula Five Minute Bird Counts
When: Sunday 2nd - 9th May, 9:00am - 10:00am
Where: Your own garden or nearby reserve.
Join this fun and easy-to-learn citizen science project.
Please register:
pestfreedevonport@gmail.com
Lantern making workshop with Natanahira te Pona
When: Saturday 8th May, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Where: Whare Toi Kerr Street Artspace
Cost: Koha, Please register:
pestfreedevonport@gmail.com
Shoal Bay Eco-corridor Restoration
Community Tree Planting : Saturday 15th May, 4:00pm - 5:30 pm
Lend a hand at Paddy’s Bush and Philomel Reserve
Email Georgina for more details:
georgina.g@xtra.co.nz
Build-your-own rat trapping tunnel workshop
When: Thursday 20th May, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Claystore Community Workshops
Cost: Materials & Koha, Please register:
pestfreedevonport@gmail.com
Jutland Reserve Restoration
When: Saturday 29th May, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Where: Please meet near girl guides hall south of west end of Jutland Road.
All welcome to plant native trees.
Enjoy the beautiful view across the estuaries with the approaching sunset.
For general info and to join the Restoring Takarunga Hauraki team follow them on Facebook here. You can contact Lance via email : pestfreedevonport@gmail.com.
Community Tree Planting : Saturday 15th May, 4:00pm - 5:30 pm
Lend a hand at Paddy’s Bush and Philomel Reserve
Email Georgina for more details georgina.g@xtra.co.nz
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Games Expo at the Devonport Library
When: Every Thursday, 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Throughout Term 2
Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: Free
Come along to the Devonport Library to play your favourite game, or one from the Library's collection. Chess, Minecraft, Pokemon, whatever takes your fancy! All welcome.
To find out more email : june.swasbrook@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Calliope Sea Scouts 100th Year Celebrations
Calliope Sea Scouts is turning 100 years old in June and they are looking for information and memorabilia that locals may have to help them put together their 100th Year Celebrations booklet and slideshow. Past leaders, past Sea Scouts and past photos. All welcome! For more info contact Bernie Ranford at bmranford@hotmail.com.
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Second Hand Records Farewell Concert
When: Monday 10th May, 8pm
Where: The Bunker, Takarunga/Mt Victoria
Cost: $25 - Bookings Essential: 09 445 2227
Second Hand Records has celebrated seven fantastic folk releases over the last few years but it is time to bring the Second Hand brand to a close. Starting off as a folk news site and presenting phenomenal international tours it’s time for the next chapter for Finn and the team. On the 10th of May they present an evening of special guests to thank you for supporting their many gigs, releases and tours.
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Music at Harmony Hall
When: Ongoing events throughout the Month
Where: Harmony Hall, 4 Wynyard Street
Cost: Varies, Koha up to $15 Depending on Event
There are many wonderful musical events and performances planned at Harmony Hall this month:
Sunday Singing Sessions
Every Sunday at 3:00pm there is a regular Sunday Singing session with guitar accompanist. Think Pop/Folk/Jazz/Trad/Scottish/American Songbook! A relaxed afternoon, all welcome. Social wine and cheese at 4:00pm break.
Cost: Gold coin koha.
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Trans Atlantic Sessions Down Under
On the first first Friday of every month, you are invited to come along to listen to and play music and song from the Appalachians to Liverpool, from Dunkeld to Dunedin! All welcome.
Cost: $2 Entry.
Scottish Fiddle with NZ Scots Strings
With visiting international Gillian Boucher from Cape Bretton Nova Scotia.
When: Saturday 1st May, 2:00pm
Cost: $10 Admission on the door.
Scottish Music Night
An excellent line up. Bring a plate. Tea and coffee provided.
Book a table by emailing johndavynz@gmail.com.
When: Saturday 15th May, 7:00pm
Cost: $15
Flamenco Concert of Spanish Guitar/Dance Song
When: Saturday 29th May, 7:00pm
Cost: $ TBC
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Julie Lamb Outfit Barmy Jarmies Tour
When: Friday 21st May, 8:00pm
Where: The Vic Devonport, 48 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: Presale Tickets $12.50
The Julie Lamb Outfit is an 8 piece collaborative music family coaxing kick-arse funky pop music into the multiverse. Get lost between the stories and the groove and find yourself in a high energy smile-a-minute space.
Mischief, stories, sentiment, groove. Not always in that order.
Tickets available here.
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Open Mic Night at The Vic
When: Thursday 27th May, 8:00pm
Where: The Vic Devonport, 48 Victoria Road, Devonport
Come along and enjoy some up-and-coming talent at the Music Lounge. On the last Thursday of every month.
Visit The Vic for more information.
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
By Tenessee Williams, Produced by Company Theatre
When: Saturday 15th May - 29th May
Where: The Rose Centre, School Road, Belmont
Cost: $27 per person, $22 for seniors and concessions.
The Company Theatre invite you to enjoy one of the great theatre pieces of US literature.
This is the story of a family in crisis, set in the early '50's in a plantation home in the Mississippi Delta. Told with warmth and humour, the cast is share by 8 adults and 4 children.
Book your tickets here or call 09 361 1000.
www.companytheatre.co.nz
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Audition Notice
Macbeth – by William Shakespeare, presented by Pitt Street Theatre.
Director John Goudge. Producer Geoff Allen.
When: Audition: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th May
Where: Pitt Street Theatre, 78 Pitt Street, Auckland City
Actors wanted for all roles. Please learn a short Shakespearean monologue for your audition. Please include a CV with your application.
Season 10th - 25th September 2021.
Contact John for an audition time goudgedrama@gmail.com.
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Education & Personal Development
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Soroptimist North Shore Dinner Meetings
When: Wednesday 12th May, 7:00pm
Where: Backyard Bar and Bistro, 31 Northcote Road, Hillcrest
Cost: Purchase Own Meal
Visitors are welcome to join Soroptimist International North Shore at their monthly dinner get together with guest speaker Joanne Hand from Hagar sharing with us about human rights abuses of modern slavery and trafficking in New Zealand.
Please let Sylvia Heywood know if you are attending on 021 152 7174 or sylviaheywood@xtra.co.nz at least 7 days before.
You can follow Soroptimist North Shore on Facebook here.
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Digital Essentials Pathway
When: Every Tuesday from 4th May - 25th May, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: Free
A FREE 4 week course designed for seniors
who are brand-new digital users. These 4 sessions - will provide learners with the essential skills they need to get online and start creating their own digital footprint.
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For more information and to register your place now go to www.steppingup.nz or contact Toby at Tech Tutors on 021 148 1834.
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Preschool and Kids Gracie Roots Jiu Jitsu
Where: Soulsprite Loft Fitness Studios, 59 Victoria Road
Cost: $140 for term.
The Gracie Roots program is a play based learning program which contributes greatly to children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being.
Participants are invited to any class without previous experience. Students will learn core techniques of Gracie Jiu Jitsu in a fun, safe and cooperative environment in which specific age groups pair kids to cognitive comprehension and their attention span for learning.
For more information you can visit the SoulSprite website here.
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Term Two Tennis Coaching
Where: Ngataringa Tennis Club, 166 Calliope Road
Now is the perfect time for you to get fit, have fun & improve your game!
Tennis Plus is a team of professional, fun & supportive coaches who provide customised quality tennis coaching at all levels of play, from 3 years old up, children, teen and adults.
Small group & private coaching sessions available Mondays to Saturdays. A free introductory session can be arranged.
Email admin@tennisplus.co.nz for any enquiries or to make a booking.
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Jennifer Huebert - Sea Habitué: Adventures in freediving
When: Saturday 1st May, 10:00am - 19th May, 3:30pm
Where: Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence Street, Devonport
Cost: Free
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This body of work captures split seconds in the experiences of free diving and snorkelling, engaging the viewer by drawing them close with intricate textures and patterns. These works express the wonders of the ocean, prompting people to think about their understanding of marine life.
For more info visit: depotartspace.co.nz.
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Oleg Polounine - Selected Work 2015 - 2020
When: Saturday 22nd May, 10:30am - Wednesday 2nd June, 3:30pm
Where: Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence Street, Devonport
Cost: Free
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Polounine's work focuses on colour, light, shadow and form as the main visual concerns. The perception and experience of what we see has been the conceptual undercurrent that informs Polounine's practice.
Through their work they ask us, what do we focus on, what do we glance over, how do we experience and interpret a certain place, and how is that different from another's experience?
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Visit our Regular Listings page to view regular events, activities and services on the Devonport Peninsula.
Featured listings for May 2021:
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Takarunga Playcentre - where families learn and grow together
When: Mon, Wed & Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm, with a dedicated outdoor session every Thursday.
Where: Takarunga Playcentre, 1/26 Kerr St, Takarunga/Mt Victoria, Devonport
Cost: First three visits FREE.
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Looking for a fun activity for your preschool children, where you are involved in their learning and children are free to play and explore? Takarunga Playcentre might be just what you are looking for! They offer:
- Quality & affordable early childhood learning (0-6 yrs)
- Child initiated play
- Family/Whanau co-operative
- Free adult education and leadership training opportunities
- Sandpit and water activities, arts & crafts, opportunities for messy play with great outdoors in native bush surroundings.
You are welcome to visit to see a session in action, and find out what they are all about! For more info or to book in a visit email: takarunga@playcentre.org.nz or visit: www.playcentre.org.nz
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Devonport Community House
Sign up to the online newsletter and find out about classes, workshops, and events happening at the Devonport Community House each month.
Check out www.devonportcomhouse.co.nz for updates, news and information about their School Holiday Programmes or contact: ph: 445 3068 or email: devonportcomhouse@xtra.co.nz.
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North Shore CMA meetings
When: Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Where: The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont
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Come along and make some new friends, share some stories, play some games. Approved ACC strength and balance exercises run every week for all abilities.
Listen to visiting speakers, do some gentle exercise. Share morning tea and lunch with friends and so much more…..All for a nominal charge – transport can be arranged. North Shore CMA are also seeking volunteers at their CMA centres throughout the North Shore. Help needed with crafts / cooking / driving and other tasks. If you can spare a few hours to give back to the older people in our community they would love to hear from you. Call the support office for more information on 09 489 8954 or visit: www.cmans.org.nz
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