You are invited to a COMMUNITY MEETING On Local Boards and CCOs in the Supercity
With David Wilson, Institute of Public Policy

• Are there benefits to Council Controlled Organisations?
• Will the Auckland CCOs be democratically accountable?
• What powers will Local Boards have under the new council?
• How can we respond to the Auckland Transition Authority’s new discussion documents?

Arts are alive and happening at the Corban Estate Arts Centre as part of Waitakere City’s Open Studio Weekend 27 – 28 March 10 am – 4 pm.

A full weekend of events and activities are scheduled. View Artist Studios, FREE Exhibitions, FREE Art workshops, FREE performances and much more.

Drop in, stroll around and join the buzz! Café on site and plenty of parking available.

UNION ORGANISER
Auckland

• Based in the Auckland NZNO Office of New Zealand’s largest health sector union
• Responsible for organising and supporting members and delegates throughout the Auckland region
• Working with a team of experienced organisers

On Sunday the 21st of March Auckland Down Syndrome Association will be holding its 5th annual Buddy Walk. We are inviting you to come and celebrate with us.

The Buddy Walk was developed in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society of America to bring together a wide range of individuals concerned with Down syndrome. It is an opportunity to reach out to friends, family and co-workers to promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome, while trying to raise money. It is a short walk in which anyone can participate without special training.

LOCAL DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (LDC)

Each year, 37 COGS committees throughout New Zealand, served entirely by volunteers, allocate $14 million (GST exclusive) to more than 3,400 community organisations.

The Rodney/North Shore COGS Local Distribution Committee is holding a public meeting on:

• Monday 12 April, 10am – Warkworth Catholic Parish, 14 Percy St, Warkworth
• Friday 23 April, 10am – Takapuna Methodist Church, 427 Lake Rd, Takapuna
• Tuesday 27 April, 10am – Helensville War Memorial Hall, Helensville

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.

The Centre for Brain Research and Neurological Foundation present a free public open day on March 20 as part of International Brain Awareness Week.

Time: Saturday March 20th 9am - 4pm
Venue: Auckland Business School
Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road

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.

The First Annual Devonport Community Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday 27 March from 2pm to 5pm at the Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street.  If you are entering the Giant Pumpkin Competition, Scarecrow Competition, Biggest Sunflower Competition or Jack O Lantern competition, please check www.devonportcomhouse.co.nz  for competition rules and entry details or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

There will also be stalls, dancing and Old MacDonald’s Farm.