Kia ora everyone,
We hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the small pleasure of being able to get a takeaway coffee in Level 3.
As per last months Kawerongo Hiko / eNews, we are taking this opportunity to share resources for support during Level 3 lockdown, as well as events that have moved online, and cancellation or postponement notices.
So please read on for some great online options to keep you and your whānau occupied over the coming weeks, while we cross our fingers and hope for good news.
Inside this issue:
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COVID-19 Important Information
- For Covid-19 related information and updates go to https://covid19.govt.nz
- For how and when to get a vaccination, go here.
- Keep track of where you have been. Find out about the Covid tracing app here
- To find out if you have visited a location of interest, go here
- To search for the location of a Community Testing Station, go here
- If you are in need of support with grocery or pharmacy picks up you can find a list of volunteer and support networks here.
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Auckland Council COVID-19 Support
Auckland Council is helping individuals, families and households that are facing hardship. |
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If you are an individual, family or household where access to food for you or your family in isolation is of concern, please contact Auckland Council contact line: 3010101 as the call staff can assist you to find the service you need. The Council’s Welfare team contact phone number is: 0800 22 22 00.
The status of Council services can be found on our COVID-19 page on the website. Council will continue to provide updates on OurAuckland.
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Covid-19 Level 3 Lockdown Support
There are a number of volunteers in the Devonport Peninsula community who are willing to help with grocery shopping or pharmacy pick ups, if you are unable to get out or feel uncomfortable doing so.
If you would like this kind of support, please contact one of the following people who will link you with a volunteer:
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Age Concern Auckland
Age Concern Auckland are reinstating their Emergency Response Service, coordinating essential support to those older adults who need it.
The support they can provide is:
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- Shopping for and delivering essential groceries, including pet food
- Delivery of face masks
- Collection and delivery of essential prescriptions
- Welfare calls for those who need a friendly chat
Anyone needing support can call them on 820 0184 or email ageconcern@ageconak.org.nz
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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
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Upcoming Meetings:
Business Meeting via Skype
Tuesday 19th October, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Forum via Skype
Tuesday 26th October, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
These meetings will only be accessible to active participants such as board members, staff and members of the public scheduled to present to the meeting.
However, the sessions with be recorded and uploaded to the DTLB Youtube channel when available.
People can still apply to speak in the public forum section of the meetings – by emailing michelle.riley@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
For more info visit the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board website here.
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Devonport-Takapuna Quick Response Grant
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Devonport-Takapuna Quick Response Grant - Round One for 2021-2022 is now open for submissions and will close at 10pm Friday 15 October 2021.
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board have set the following limits for local grants:
- Maximum amount per grant: generally up to $2,000
- Projects must occur after 1st December 2021
- Priorities and exclusions for this fund can be found in the grants programme
Find more information here.
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Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund for Events in 2022
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The Ministry's Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports events that commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, and promote nation and community building. The Fund aims to encourage a wider mix of communities to take part in Waitangi Day events. Applicants to the Fund should be able to demonstrate that recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi is a central theme in their event.
You can find more information and application details here.
The 2022 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund is now open — Apply through our online portal.
Applications close at 5pm on 22 October 2021.
Contact:
Email waitangi.fund@mch.govt.nz or call the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on (04) 499-4229.
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Hōtoke/Winter Fun Preschool Play
Hōtoke Fun Preschool Play is on hold due to Covid-19 restrictions.
While we are missing our weekly play sessions, we have been using our time to round up a bunch of fun activities for you to do at home with your tamariki of all ages.
Keep an eye on the articles section of our website for weekly inspiration and ideas. |
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Take care of yourselves, and please follow along on our Facebook page for updates and a Preschool Play survey we have put together, we would love your feedback!
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Bayswater Halloween Trail POSTPONED
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After much consideration, we have decided to postpone the Bayswater Halloween Trail to Friday 1st April 2022, when we can have a proper Autumn Halloween! 
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While we are disappointed that we won't get to see all your wonderful costumes this October, the safety of our community is our number one priority.
We think it will be well worth the wait. 
In the meantime, keep an eye out for an upcoming Halloween colouring competition, and make sure to secure your Halloween costume when they are on sale in October!
Please follow along on Facebook for updates.
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What's Open at Alert Level 3
Thanks to The Devonport Business Association for compiling this helpful list of businesses that are open in Devonport during Alert Level 3.
View the list here.
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Devonport Community House
The Babysitting Workshop - Postponed
Due to this workshop coinciding with the COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions in Tāmaki Makaurau, this event has been postponed.
For all those who have already booked a spot - keep an eye on your emails for updates!
Or email Justine if you need to get in touch - events@devonportcomhouse.co.nz.
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The Devonport Community House October School Holiday Programme
This programme can run in Alert Level 2 or below. As soon as more info is received on Alert Level changes and timings, the Community House will be in touch to advise when tickets can be booked.
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School Holiday Activity - Sea Monsters
When: Saturday 2nd October - Sunday 17th October, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Torpedo Bay Navy Museum and/or online, depending on lockdown Alert Levels.
Cost: TBC
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Keep the kids entertained this October holiday with Torpedo Bay Navy Museum's Sea Monsters activity. During COVID-19 Alert Level 4 or 3 there will be an online activity for families to download from their website.
At Alert Level 2 or lower the activity will be available in person at the Museum.
Please visit their website here for up to date details.
Follow along on Facebook here.
Email: education@navymuseum.co.nz
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Art Club with Hannah - Zoom Art Sessions for Kids
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When: Daily from 12.15pm
Where: Zoom link posted on Lake House Arts Centre Facebook page
Cost: Free
ART CLUB IS BACK!
Art Club sessions are a space to be creative, connect with others and participate with materials you have around the house. Hannah will help you use what you have to create your own piece of art!
Zoom link will be posted on the Lake House Facebook Page just before the session starts.
Hannah will be streaming from her home, she is the Arts Coordinator at Lake House Arts.
Lake House Arts Centre Facebook page.
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Fun Palace - Postponed
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum is sad to announce that due to COVID-19 restrictions in Auckland, and uncertainty around when we are likely to be at Alert Level 1, they have decided to cancel Fun Palace at Devonport.
They would like to thank those who had generously offered to share their time and skills at Fun Palace.
Stay safe and well everyone.
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Auckland Heritage Festival Cancelled
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After much consideration, the difficult decision has been made to CANCEL this years’ Auckland Heritage Festival.
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While this is disappointing, their priority is the safety of all participants.
For more information on this and other cancellations, visit OurAuckland. |
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NZ Sculpture OnShore - Exhibition to go online
After the tremendous effort and hard work of the last few months, NZ Sculpture OnShore are sad to announce that they will be canceling their public exhibition at Fort Takapuna, which was due to open in late October.
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However, all is not lost! With many of the stunning sculptures completed or close to it, they are now focussing on bringing you the artworks via other platforms and galvanising their supporter base to raise money for Woman’s Refuge.
Stay tuned as they build a digital exhibition and fundraising campaign to generate much-needed revenue for Woman’s Refuge.
They sincerely thank you all for your support and encouragement.
Follow along on Facebook for more updates.
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MacBeth – by William Shakespeare
When: Rescheduled to 29th October - 12th November
Where: Pitt St Theatre, 78 Pitt Street, Auckland CBD
Cost: Adult: $35, Concession: $30, Door sales: $40
Director John Goudge
A fresh take on MacBeth in a world where the powers play with lives like children play with dolls.
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Pitt Street Theatre will create an immersive playground for its audience as they are invited to play games with witches and feast on cupcakes and cordial. This world of macabre childishness, puppets and toys, reflects how fate plays with MacBeth, and perhaps us all.
Tickets available here.
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Neville's Island
When: Rescheduled to 13th - 27th November
Where: The Rose Centre, Belmont
Cost: General Admission: $27, Concessions: $22
Company Theatre presents the hilarious comedy 'Neville's Island' by Tim Firth and directed by Kathy Gent at The Rose Centre, Belmont.
Four out-of-condition clueless middle managers are forced to go on the outward bound weekend from hell.
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Shipwrecked, wrapped in thick fog and cut off from civilisation with one cold sausage between them, Gordon, Angus, Roy and the hapless Neville are about to experience the misadventure of their lives…
From the critically acclaimed Tim Firth, writer of Calendar Girls, this production of an award nominated West End comedy is the perfect entertainment for a Winter’s evening at the theatre.
‘Wonderfully funny… snappy comic dialogue’ Daily Telegraph
‘Plenty of laughs’ Daily Express
Tickets available here.
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Education & Personal Development
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Compost Collective Online Workshops
When: Ongoing
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
While Auckland is in Alert Level 3, Compost Collective is providing many brilliant workshops from the comfort of your own home, via Zoom.
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Visit the event calendar here to learn how to join one of the workshops.
Follow their Facebook page for regular announcements.
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Devonport JETS Run
When: Wednesdays, 6:00pm, 20th October - 15th December
Where: Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
Cost: $6 adult, $5 child
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The JETS Run returns for the Summer with a choice of 3km, 5km and 10km waterfront routes starting at the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum. Opportunity for both serious and casual runners to participate in a friendly gathering with a post-race sports drink & prizes.
Registration from 5.45pm every Wednesday.
Follow along on Facebook for more details.
Email: jetsrun@xtra.co.nz
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Love Tennis Open Day at Ngataringa Tennis Club - Postponed
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When: POSTPONED to Sunday 21st November, 10:00am - 4:00pm (provided we are at Level 1)
Where: Ngataringa Tennis Club, Stanley Bay Park, 166 Calliope Rd, Devonport
Cost: Free
Everyone is invited to the Ngataringa Tennis Club's annual fun and action-packed OPEN DAY to celebrate the new 2021/2022 tennis season.
They will be serving up a fun, free event for players of all ages and abilities. Visitors, new joiners and club members, everyone is welcome. Meet your friendly local tennis community and try out (or get back into) tennis!
There will be on and off court games & activities as well as a BBQ. Tennis Plus coaching & equipment for all.
Follow along on Facebook for any COVID-19 updates.
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PulseArt - Over My Shoulder
When: Saturday 23rd October - 10th November
Where: Depot Artspace - 28 Clarence st, Devonport
Cost: Free
This exhibition is a glance into what has been and could still be for each of us. "As artists we approach this subject through painting and collage to reflect on and recreate our personal visual narratives."
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Fran Marno, Beth Hudson, Sue Vincent Marshall and Cathy Head make up the PulseArt collective.
PulseArt is an Auckland based lesbian group formed in 1999 who aspire to greater lesbian visibility. They have exhibited mainly in Auckland but also in Hamilton, Wellington and Sydney.
https://www.depotartspace.co.nz/event/pulseart/
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Wayfind Creative - Sustainable Career Making
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Wayfind Creative is an exciting new programme for creatives who are looking to take control of their careers and create a financially viable, sustainable and deeply rewarding career.
The programme is designed to help you build the non-creative skills required for a future-proof career in the creative sector so that you can thrive, not just survive.
This programme is perfect for those of you who have a tertiary qualification in your creative sector or have paid work experience in your field, but are struggling to make a living from your creative work.
For more information and to register visit their website here.
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Visit our Regular Listings page to view regular events, activities and services on the Devonport Peninsula.
For information on the activities of the regular listing groups at Alert Level 3 & 4, please get in touch with the respective contact person for each group.
Featured listings for October 2021:
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Devonport Knitters
When: Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am
Where: Devonport Community House
Join for a cuppa and a chat while knitting your Peggy Squares and assist in creating blankets for children in our community.
For more information please contact Adair: 021 927 067 or eadys@xtra.co.nz.
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Learn to Live Well with Diabetes
Comprehensive Care in Association with Waitemata PHO offer a range of free services to help you learn to live well with diabetes.
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Including free supermarket tours, one-on-one dietician consultations, focused support for people with pre-diabetes and education sessions (eligibility criteria, such as living in the Waitemata DHB area, may apply).
- Free supermarket tours help you be a better informed consumer
- Free one-on-one dietitian consultations find food options that work with your lifestyle
- Free education sessions led by dieticians, nurses, podiatrists and health psychologists equip you with strategies to better manage your diabetes
Contact Comprehensive Care on 448 0019 or DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz to book.
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Stanley Bowling & Petanque Club Inc
20 Stanley Pt Rd, Stanley Bay
Stanley Bowling & Petanque Club are a small friendly club situated in a glorious spot overlooking the water at Stanley Bay. They play bowls in summer and petanque all year round. New members are always welcome, just check out the playing times on the website and turn up.
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They have plenty of equipment to loan out – please remember to wear flat, closed in shoes.
In addition, they have an active social club which offers a number of activities including Friendly Fridays, Nibbles & Natter, Pot Luck Dinners, Quiz Nights and more. They are happy to hire out clubrooms to groups or to host groups who would like to play bowls or petanque.
For further information, contact by email at stanleybayclub@gmail.com or leave a message on 021 1394 346.
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