Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month, Takapuna Bowling Club, Bracken Ave, Takapuna 7.15pm. For more info phone Gordon 027 636 8589 Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month, Takapuna Bowling Club, Bracken Ave, Takapuna 7.15pm. For more info phone Gordon 027 636 8589
Taste of Takapuna is BACK this month!
Come experience a Taste of Takapuna – try a new place, test a new dish, or indulge in an old favourite – the choice is yours!
Tempt your taste buds with Mexico’s Fried Chicken burger, a mouth-watering platter from Tokyo Bay featuring grilled panko crayfish, salmon, scallops and scotch fillet, or a delectable Matsuri Bento dinner box from Sake Bar Nippon! If you’re a mussel-lover, then Master and Apprentice’s offer is for you – get your hands on their Green-Lipped Mussel Burger! Or if you’re looking for a slightly healthier alternative, head to Street Organics to try their version of “Pizza and Beer”– suitable for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegans alike.
There is something for every palate and purse this Restaurant Month, so why not hang up the pots and pans and let Takapuna do the cooking for you.
https://www.ilovetakapuna.co.nz/what-s-hot/taste-of-takapuna-is-back-this-october/
Stand up paddleboarders from all over NZ and the South Pacific will be converging on Takapuna Beach on October 31st for a day of stand up paddleboard racing, with two distances, 8km and 16km.
As well as attracting the top athletes, this event is about participation, with classes and prizes for all ages and types of equipment (including normal all-round family paddleboards and inflatable paddleboards).
Each race will have separate divisions for a wide range of age groups.
So whatever type of paddleboard you have, as long as it goes in a vaguely straight line you will be able to enter!
We will also be hosting a Halloween party after the nationals have finished, which everyone is welcome to join. The Halloween party is free to enter but due to capacity, we recommend purchasing a dinner ticket to ensure your spot at the party.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Whether you prefer to trawl the mall or meander the markets, you can enjoy the best of both worlds with General Collective at Milford Shopping Centre this November.
A mecca for high-end, design-focused products thoughtfully curated to provide a vibrant market experience, General Collective are true champions of the ‘support local’ movement and have been offering Kiwi creatives and designers a platform to connect with Aucklanders since 2012.
This special one-off event will showcase a selection of New Zealand brands – ones you know and love along with some fresh and exciting emerging brands. From locally inspired jewellery, accessories, fashion and skincare, to kids’ products, art and homewares designed here in New Zealand, you can even tick off some of your Christmas shopping.
“General Collective is all about celebrating creativity, connection, and collaboration. We are always hunting down beautiful venues throughout Auckland to showcase the incredible talent of New Zealand’s creative community and we’re excited to be at Milford Centre for the first time,” says Rose Barbarich, Founder of General Collective.
The indoor/outdoor balcony space will be a buzz with music and market-goers can kick back, relax and experience some of Auckland’s very best street food vendors and artisan food producers.
Milford Centre is home to brilliant New Zealand fashion brands including STORM, moochi, Stitch Ministry and locally owned fashion and lifestyle boutiques like Flying Saucers and Flo & Frankie.
If you haven’t experienced a General Collective market before, come and see the difference. Until then, get a feel for their flare at the General Collective online marketplace www.generalcollective.co.nz.
Event details:
Market Meets Milford Centre
Sunday 1st November 2020, 10am – 4pm
24 Milford Road, Milford, Auckland
Free parking on site
https://generalcollective.co.nz/
Free, casual attendance sessions, are a great way for Tamariki and caregivers alike to be active, have fun and meet new people.
The mornings are weather and alert level 1 & 2 dependent. For more info, visit: www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz or www.facebook.com/DevonportPeninsulaTrust
Free, casual attendance sessions, are a great way for Tamariki and caregivers alike to be active, have fun and meet new people.
The mornings are weather and alert level 1 & 2 dependent. For more info, visit: www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz or www.facebook.com/DevonportPeninsulaTrust
Attend a free drop in session to teach your kids how to ride a bike.
Get involved in the #Learn2Ride sessions. Auckland Transport’s team of qualified instructors work alongside parents to get kids riding.
Whether starting on a balance bike or making the transition to a pedal bike, the team is there to help.
Come along, chat to our instructors, try out some different bikes and get your kids riding.
We warmly invite you to celebrate 100 years of Vauxhall School in our community. We have a wonderful full day selection of activities planned for Saturday 7th November 2020.
All former pupils, staff, associates, and friends of the school are invited to purchase tickets to attend the celebration. You can pay for tickets plus memorabilia, and any donations by credit card (VISA / MasterCard) or direct bank transfer. Note if paying by bank transfer use the “direct deposit” option when you reach the payment section of the online form which will generate an invoice.
Each person attending is required to purchase a ticket, you can use the same online form for purchasing several tickets if you are bringing a partner / family members.
On arrival at school you must show your payment receipt as this acts as your ticket. Please note door sales are available for $20 per person – save $5 by purchasing a ticket in advance using the online form. Eftpos will be available for merchandise and refreshment sales on the day.
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME (Subject to change)
Saturday 7th November ($15 individual ) or ($40 family 2 adults up to 3 children)
9:45 AM - School Open (show ticket receipt at the gate)
10:00 AM - Visitors welcomed to school by a Karanga and seated in hall
11:00 AM - Opening Ceremony with Performances / Speeches
12:00 PM - Reconnect Zones Open (locations advised on site) – these will be grouped in decades.
Open Classrooms and decade displays
1PM - 2PM - Decade Photo's (based on year you LEFT school) schedule advised close to the date
12:30 PM - Outdoor Performances
2:30 PM - Centenary Time Capsule sealed and buried followed by Closing Ceremony
4:00 PM - Centenary event closes
From 4.30pm
Casual drinks and food available - held at the North Shore Rugby Club, Cambridge Terrace, Devonport
$5 per person entry at the door and cash bar for food and refreshments
We will post regular lists of registered attendees so you can see who is coming along.
Ticket Cost - $15 per individual or $40 Family Pass (up to X2 Adults and up to x3 children)
Our favourite 5.9km fun run/ walk from Takapuna to Milford is on Sunday 8th November and promises to be another great event with plenty of awesome costumes and spot prizes up for grabs!!
Our streets will once again be filled with a whole lot of laughter and enthusiasm!
** Be sure to join in the fun on the 8th November – Register and help get your school onto the Leaderboard **
Spend your Sunday strolling through the Smales Farm Market where you’ll find fresh, organic and sustainable goods and produce from Auckland’s leading artisans.
The inaugural market takes place on the second Sunday of every month and is in conjunction with the team at Market Collaborative, creators of the Coatesville Market & Auckland Plant Market.
Gather your family, friends or flatmates and take a look around the amazing local goods on offer.
There’s plenty of onsite parking and easy access to public transport, making this market the perfect place to chill out on a Sunday.
Everyone is welcome to the next Devonport Community Network meeting on Thursday 12th November, 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Devonport Yacht Club.
Commencing with morning tea and informal networking, we then hear from guest speakers on topical local matters. For more information contact Maria: 445 9533 or maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
New dates for our much awaited Company Theatre presentation of Peninsula are now available. Visit the Company Theatre website for more info and to book. Please note we do not do phone bookings of any type for Company Theatre presentations. Please phone iticket on 0508 iTICKET (484-253) for phone bookings.
Wednesday - Saturday 8pm
Sundays at 2pm
Plunket’s Spring Fair is happening at the Devonport Plunket rooms at 1/3 Wairoa Rd, Devonport. Activities include a bake sale, sausage sizzle, face painting, Devonport Peninsula Trust preschool play zone and more!
A relaxed family event with stories, music, games, flax weaving, bubbles, bike safety, seed planting, free sausage sizzle, food for sale, and hot chocolate and coffee for Koha.
Event will only go ahead if Auckland is back at alert Level 1.
Ride your bikes to the event, and don't forget to bring a picnic and a mug for hot choc or coffee!
Caregivers are responsible for children under the age of 14 years attending this event.
Many thanks to all our wonderful supporters for bringing this event together: Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, Devonport Community Gardens, Auckland Transport, Royal New Zealand Navy, Kelly Club Bayswater, Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, Devonport Scouts, Devonport Library, Devonport Flowers, Dukes of Devonport- Ukulele band, John & Michelle -Didgeridoos & Conch Shell
For more info about the event or with any queries, contact Maria at maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz.
Takararo Spring Festival is taking place, at Takararo/Mt Cambria Reserve and Devonport Community Garden.
There will be lots of fun activities for all the family, including nature play, flax weaving, seed planting, live music, games, story reading plus free sausage sizzle, hot chocolate, and baked goods for sale. For more information visit: www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
What we're about
The giant Christmas Tree is returning in all its glory, and you're invited to join in the celebrations for turning the tree lights on.
There will be live entertainment, lots of activities for the kids, live music, games and more from 6pm. I also heard a whisper that the big man himself may drop in for a visit again this year.
Stroll through the craft market with Christmas gift ideas galore from 4 pm to 7 pm. Bring the kids to town, grab something to eat from Browns Bay’s wide assortment of eateries, and enjoy an evening of festive fun around the tree.
Calling all pirates!
With fabulous market and entertainment featuring live bands, A Pirate, balloon twister, face painting, pirate ship bouncy castle for the kids - organized by My Markets and Milford Business Association.
The Pirate Day is reminiscent of old time Milford when there was a dance hall on the beach reserve called the Pirate Ship, shaped accordingly. Market stalls along Kitchener Road and in the Milford Square with great items and gift ideas for Christmas.
Scotty Brewer Skate Day is back.
With competition categories for all ages, there are great prizes up for grabs, plus food and drinks for sale – byo water bottle! Come along and register on the day from 10am, competition starts at 11am. Rain date is Saturday 28 November.
Pop this in your diary for a fun, family day out at Milford Beach Reserve on Sunday 30th August 11.00am - 3.00pm. Celebrate the importance of the Wairau Estuary, our beaches and the Hauraki Gulf and find out from local environmental and community groups how we can help support improvement of these treasures. Plenty of fun games and entertainment for the whole family.
St Leo's Catholic School is holding their annual fair.
This year will be Christmas themed, including a Santa's Grotto where you can have your family photo taken. Plus, entertainment for all ages including Christmas themed games, crafts, gifts to buy, raffles to enter, and lots of delicious food available.
Attend a free drop in session to teach your kids how to ride a bike.
Get involved in the #Learn2Ride sessions. Auckland Transport’s team of qualified instructors work alongside parents to get kids riding.
Whether starting on a balance bike or making the transition to a pedal bike, the team is there to help.
Come along, chat to our instructors, try out some different bikes and get your kids riding.
Come and enjoy the biggest little Christmas Parade in Auckland! The iconic Browns Bay parade attracts 10,000+ visitors every year and is recognised for being a stunning family event that marks the start of the Festive Season on Auckland’s North Shore.
Bring your family and friends to Browns Bay for a day trip. Relax on the beach; ice cream in the sun; coffee or lunch at one of the many fabulous cafes and restaurants in town. Stroll through the all-day Christmas craft market in Phoenix Plaza and the beachfront where you’ll find Christmas gift ideas galore. Live entertainment in the Plaza will keep you toe tapping until it’s time to find your prime position along the parade route. The Parade starts from Glen Road, turns into Bute Road, then Clyde Road (main street), Anzac Road, and finishes back at Glen Road. See an amazing procession of festive floats, bands, dancers, vehicles, magicians, as well as many church, school and community groups in amazing costumes. And lots, lots more.
It's that time of year again - we're celebrating Christmas in Takapuna!
Based in 38 Hurstmere Road, we will have a great day out for the whole family, including interactive performances, kids entertainment and activities, face painting, games and roaming characters - as well as some wonderful boutique market stalls and food and drink options.
The day will start with family entertainment from 10 am to 4 pm, live music from 4 pm - 8 pm, and the market stalls will be open from 10 am - 8 pm.
We are thrilled to be working with the team behind the Coatesville Market to bring you a carefully curated, boutique and quality offering of craft, art, food and beverage stalls for this event – this is not the market to miss, so pop the date in your diary now!
Visit our Facebook event page for more details about entertainment and activities, to be announced closer to the time.
Rumour has it, Santa will be there to enjoy the day too!
Free Family Fun, Festive Celebration for the Community.
Attend a free drop in session to teach your kids how to ride a bike.
Get involved in the #Learn2Ride sessions. Auckland Transport’s team of qualified instructors work alongside parents to get kids riding.
Whether starting on a balance bike or making the transition to a pedal bike, the team is there to help.
Come along, chat to our instructors, try out some different bikes and get your kids riding.
Attend a free drop in session to teach your kids how to ride a bike.
Get involved in the #Learn2Ride sessions. Auckland Transport’s team of qualified instructors work alongside parents to get kids riding.
Whether starting on a balance bike or making the transition to a pedal bike, the team is there to help.
Come along, chat to our instructors, try out some different bikes and get your kids riding.
Attend a free drop in session to teach your kids how to ride a bike.
Get involved in the #Learn2Ride sessions. Auckland Transport’s team of qualified instructors work alongside parents to get kids riding.
Whether starting on a balance bike or making the transition to a pedal bike, the team is there to help.
Come along, chat to our instructors, try out some different bikes and get your kids riding.
Attend a free drop in session to teach your kids how to ride a bike.
Get involved in the #Learn2Ride sessions. Auckland Transport’s team of qualified instructors work alongside parents to get kids riding.
Whether starting on a balance bike or making the transition to a pedal bike, the team is there to help.
Come along, chat to our instructors, try out some different bikes and get your kids riding.
