Kia ora everyone,
We hope you are all keeping well and managing to find some silver linings in this lockdown.
This months eNews is of course, a little different to our usual monthly offering.
We have compiled some helpful and important COVID-19 information and support resources, and while many events have had to cancel or postpone, there are also many that have been able to move online.
So read on for some great online options to keep you occupied over the coming weeks.
Inside this issue:
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Follow us to show your support and keep up to date with what's happening in your community: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Neighbourly.
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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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Covid-19 Level 4 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 21st September, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
This meeting 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 session 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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Hōtoke/Winter Fun Preschool Play
On hold until Alert Level 2.
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, follow all the Alert Level 4 Guidance and we will be seeing you all back at Hōtoke Preschool Play before we know it !
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What's Open at Alert Level 4
Thanks to The Devonport Business Association for compiling this helpful list of essential services that are open in Devonport during Alert Level 4.
View the list here.
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SOS - Supporting Local Businesses During Level 4
SOS Cafe is a non-profit initiative supporting local businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help keep your favourite locals afloat during these difficult times by purchasing a voucher that you can redeem once businesses are able to safely trade again at lower alert levels. |
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Follow the link here to purchase vouchers from registered North Shore businesses.
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Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan. Emission reductions and preparing for change.
When: Wednesday 8th September, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Where: Waitemata Golf Club, 15 Derby Street, Devonport
Cost: Free - registration required
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Join North Shore Councillor and Chair of the Environment & Climate Committee Richard Hills to learn about Auckland Council's plan to reducing emissions and preparing our communities for change.
Follow along on Facebook for updates as to how the event will proceed at different alert levels.
Register here.
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Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund Extension
In recognition of the current Alert Level 4 Lockdown, the August 2021 grant round has been extended by a week. The extended closing date for grant applications is now 7th September at 11.59 pm.
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To seek additional bespoke requests, please contact us on aucklandwastefund@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or if you prefer to talk with the WMIF team in person please call Sam Arumugam (Mob: 021 734 399).
Find more information about the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund here.
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Plunket Whānau Āwhina
Information on Plunket services under Alert Level 4
Under Level 4 lockdown, all in-person services are suspended.
PlunketLine nurses are available 24/7 on 0800 933 922 to provide free support and advice to all families, whānau and caregivers.
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If you have any parenting concerns, please give them a call and they will make sure you get the support you need.
You can find more information here.
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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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Preloved Clothing Sale & Family Fun Day at Takarunga Playcentre
When: POSTPONED until Level 2
Where: Takarunga Playcentre, 1/26 Kerr Street.
Cost: Free entry.
Nau Mai, Haere Mai!
Takarunga Playcentre warmly invites you all to come along to their famous annual Preloved Clothing Sale!
This year with the added bonus of fun activities for the tamariki, including a kids market, facepainting, story time, obstacle course, and more!
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With barista made Chiasso espresso and fresh homemade baking, to keep you satiated while you shop.
All proceeds go towards running their wonderful centre, and providing excellent child learning opportunities.
With huge thanks to Chiasso coffee for their support.
Follow along on Facebook for more info.
Phone: 027 880 2749
Email: takarunga@playcentre.org.nz
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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: Saturdays from 7th August - 25th September, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: Free
While Auckland is in Alert Level 4, Compost Collective will be moving scheduled workshops to 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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She Elevates
When: POSTPONED until Level 2
Where: Ray White Devonport, 43 Victoria Road
Cost: Free, attendance confirmation required as limited spaces will be available.
Woman in business, thinking of business or dreaming of business.
A first for our community.
Natasha invites you to an evening of networking, socialising or purely to make a new friend.
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Please email your full name and mobile number to Natasha.pretorius@raywhite.com to secure your spot.
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Love Tennis Open Day at Ngataringa Tennis Club
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When: Sunday 19th September, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Ngataringa Tennis Club, Stanley Bay Park, 166 Calliope Rd, Devonport
Cost: Free
Find out all there is to love about tennis!
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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Depot Artspace Exhibitions in Lockdown
Unfortunately due to lockdown, both Depot Artspace current exhibitors Abhi Chinniah and Cath Cocker's brilliant exhibitions cannot be viewed in person.
Depot Artspace have extended their support by sharing the exhibitions in an online gallery, especially as both artists have really poured their heart and a lot of hard work into these exhibitions.
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If you have free time, please support, share and check out their exhibitions in the link below.
Thank you for supporting local artists!
https://www.depotartspacegallery.com
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Abbie Twiss – Monochromes
When: Opening: Saturday 11th September 2:00 - 4:00pm - 29th September
Where: Depot Artspace - 28 Clarence st, Devonport
Cost: Free
*Note: Lockdown will determine final dates*
This is Abbie Twiss’ first exhibition without colour, incorporating a range of early work and recent editions that sit on the periphery of her vibrant Pop Art-inspired practice.
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Painted vignettes of early memories are reduced to a monochromatic palette here, like recollections in the mind’s eye that alter as the decades pass. Far from fading from view however, while the insignificant details of Abbie Twiss’ memories fall away, the key forms and emotions of a memory emerge in black and white.
diana.hu@depotartspace.co.nz
https://www.depotartspace.co.nz/event/abbietwiss/
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Bobbie Gray – Insignificant Other
When: Opening: Saturday 25th September, 2:00 - 4:00pm - 13th October
Where: Depot Artspace - 28 Clarence st, Devonport
Cost: Free
Insignificant Other brings everyday life into art through magnifying borer ‘galleries’ found in the native timber floors of the artist’s home.
Poised between sculpture and painting, these hand-routed, human-scale engravings are traces of the vast, yet complex realities that lie beneath the surface of our own existence.
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The works read as abstract paintings, yet the mark making delves beneath the surface, revealing physical depth. The lines left are evidence of life lived, in parallel with our own.
diana.hu@depotartspace.co.nz
https://www.depotartspace.co.nz/event/bobbiegray/
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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.
Featured listings for August 2021:
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Auckland Regional Funding Directory
The Auckland Regional Funding Directory is available for local community groups and not-for-profits seeking funding sources across a range of sectors.
For more info email: info@ancad.org.nz or order your free copy online via their website.
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Neighbourhood Support North Shore
Neighbourhood Support North Shore works closely with the Police and other organisations to assist residents to improve safety, reduce crime and be better prepared for an emergency.
What they do:
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- Encourage neighbours to get to know each other and communicate
- Share information that will help reduce the risk and fear of crime
- Help nurture a sense of community spirit and that village feeling
- Educate and empower people to make their neighbourhoods safer
- Enhance the safety and appearance of neighbourhoods
- Break down barriers of social isolation and communication
- Talk about and plan what streets would do in case of a civil emergency
- Monthly Police and NSNS email
How to join:
Neighbourhood Support North Shore Is FREE – Join Here
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Hearts & Minds NZ is a community development agency with an integrated focus on wellbeing. Their purpose is to inspire stronger, healthier communities by connecting people to resources and support that transform lives.
Inherent in Hearts & Minds is the belief that all people from every socio-economic, age, gender and ethnic demographic have a world of wonderful possibilities within them.
Find their Support Services Directory here.
For more info visit: www.heartsandminds.org.nz
Email: info@heartsandminds.org.nz
Phone: 09 441 8989.
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