Meeting on Monday 15th March

AUCKLAND SOCIAL POLICY FORUM with Elizabeth Rowe and Dr Emma Davies

Date: Monday 15 March 2010
Time: 12 midday to 2 pm
Place: Taitamariki Hall, Auburn Reserve, Auburn Street (at the end of Como Street) Takapuna, North Shore

Details for the upcoming meeting on March 15 are after the 'Read More' link.

Highbury House and Creche are holding a Bingo Night on Friday 26 March at 7:30 pm.

We are hoping for a great turn-out to raise funds for the creche! Bring along family, friends or work mates. It is great fun, and who knows you might even win some money for a “line”, a “house”, or a raffle prize!!

Tickets are $10.00 per person. This gives you one bingo card to start you off!

Positive Women Inc. is currently looking for an Administration and Member Support Assistant. For more information please see our website at www.positivewomen.org.nz.  The position is for 20 hours a week and will start end April 2010 based at the Positive Women Inc. office in Auckland.

Inland Revenue Takapuna are offering a series of free workshops over the next few months. The topics include:

• Introduction to Business
• Employers Obligations
• Rental Properties
• GST

For more information or bookings, please email Vaj Patel on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call (09) 984 1389 or visit http://www.ird.govt.nz/contact-us/seminars/auckland/#04

Booking is essential due to capacity.

Ron Sang is the principal of Sang Architects, an award winning architectural practice in Epsom. Ron is an avid collector of New Zealand craft art. His passion is highlighted throughout his home where he exhibits the most amazing collection of New Zealand art, pottery and glassware.

When?              Sunday 14 March only

What time?        Two sessions:   2pm-3pm      or      3pm-4pm      –      one hour only per session

Where?             Ron Sang’s exceptional home

With eight successful years of exhibiting, POLLYWOOD Pacific Island Short Film, has gone from strength to strength, promoting Pacific Island stories, culture, ideas, lifestyles and vision, to the world.

Join us to view a selection of new short films made by Pacific Island film makers.

Thursday 18 March, 7.30pm – 9pm
Venue: Opanuku Studio, Corban Estate Arts Centre
$5 ENTRY Booking is advised. Ph 838 4455 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please note the time and date of these upcoming meetings.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• 19 May
• 18 August
• 17 November

Place: Seminar room of Devonport Library, Windsor Reserve, Victoria Rd

For more info, please contact the Devonport Community Coordinator @ (09) 445 9533 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Come along meet new people, each month we have get togethers in Rodney, guest speakers, for healthy mind and body.

Shared Vision Helensville, Women and Family Centre, Commercial Road, 10 TIL 11.30 2nd Tuesday of every month. Morning tea provided.

Shared Vision Orewa, Community House, Hibiscus Coast Highway, by Youth Centre, and Art Gallery.
10 til 11.30.Morning tea provided 3rd Tuesday of every month.

For more information please contact Christine Bolstad
0211612245

With Taikura Trust and Ministry Social Development

Who Should Attend:
Parents of disabled students who are Ongoing Resource Funded (ORS) and aged 14-21 years.  This event will be of interest to parents who are thinking about and planning for transition from school over the next couple of years.

The Purpose of this seminar:

• To inform you about the services provided by Taikura and MSD
• To provide information to assist in decision making and planning for the future
• To help understand the processes around transition
• To help you access the range of Disability Support Services

A Family Day Event

Where: Bayview Community Centre
72 Bayview Rd, Glenfield
Date: 27th March 2010
Time: 10am to 1pm
Activities: Pony rides, Competitions, Trading Tables, Games, Raffles

We have Cornflake the clown, Beak Farm, and the Easter Bunny. For the creative we have Competitions for the best Easter Bonnet and Mad Hatter hat. Come and join in the fun and bring your friends.