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SUMMARY:Diwali breaks out on October 19
DESCRIPTION:A team of energetic locals led by Amar and Dee Trivedi is planning a bright and beautiful Diwali festival here on October 19\, at the Sunderland Lounge\, top of Hudson Bay Road\, from 5pm onwards.  \nCalled #BlingonPoint\, the focus for 2019 is #DiwaliwithaDifference – Unity & Diversity.  \n  \nSays Amar: “Our aim is to connect everyone in our diverse community. Don your blingiest outfits and bust out some zany dance moves – because Hobsonville’s Diwali Festival – #BlingonPoint – is back… bigger\, better\, brighter\, and funner than before.” \nThis is a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT – Gold Coin donation welcome \n~ Light up your Life with Diwali fun\, food and festivity\n~ A colourful celebration of light\, love\, music and joy \nThis Festival of Lights will be the first big event to happen at  our brand-spanking new community hall\, The Sunderland Lounge.  \nYou can enjoy: \n– Delicious Indian street eats and snacks (from Indigo – $5 a plate)\n– Al’s Kulfi and Falooda – delicious Indian ice cream and yum drink\n– Traditional Welcome (arti n diyas)\n– Live Indian music performance\n– Bollywood party (music and dancing)\n– Henna painting (mehendi)\n– Rangoli Designs & Decorations \nThere are MANY PRIZES TO BE WON (such as Best Dressed Male & Female – Mr & Ms Diwali on Point). Put on your brightest Indian wear\, sarees\, cholis… light up the night with your friends\, family and fellow Pointers! \nThe organisers would love you to share this event on your social media – using hashtags: #blingonpoint #festivaloflights #DiwaliAkl2019 #weareallconnected \nAnd they’re thanking all our local governing bodies\, Auckland Council\, Hobsonville Point Residents Society\, local businesses and sponsors for their support and exciting prizes. \nALL are welcome to join in the celebration\, and mix ‘n’ mingle in the positive spirit of Diwali.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/diwali-breaks-out-on-october-19/
LOCATION:Sunderland Lounge\, Cinema Road\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 0618\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Amar and Dee Trivedi's Team":MAILTO:trivedidee@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064249
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SUMMARY:New Club for HP Women
DESCRIPTION:The Inner Wheel group seeks to set up a women’s club in Hobsonville Point. Inner Wheel is a worldwide organisation spanning 104 countries with a membership of over 108\,000 women. There are 50 clubs in New Zealand. The organisers say “it offers a place in our communities for women to engage with each other\, not just as friends\, but as contributors to their communities\, encourage each other to reach their personal potential and to build on their strengths together.  It is where dedicated women share their friendship\, passion for community service and take action to create lasting change.”\n\nIf you’re interested you are welcome to attend an introductory meeting on October 16\, 7.30pm at HQ on 214 Buckley Avenue.  See contact details on the poster.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/new-club-for-hp-women/
LOCATION:Headquarters Building\, Corner Marine Parade and Buckley Ave\, Auckland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTSTAMP:20260408T064249
CREATED:20190905T011811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T011449Z
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SUMMARY:Inorganic rubbish collection - Book before Sep 22
DESCRIPTION:Every area of Auckland is allocated a set week each year for an inorganic collection. Hobsonville Point’s turn is coming up.\n\nCouncil will come collect your unwanted stuff between Sep 30 and Oct 4. It’s the one week of the year when you can get rid of stuff and avoid having to cart it yourself to the nearest dump\, which is in Henderson. NOTE To order a pickup\, you must make an online booking for your own address\, at least 8 days before Sep 30. You are limited to one cubic metre of material per household.\n\nYou can put out:\n\n\nlarge appliances – fridges\, freezers\, washing machines and ovens\nsmall appliances – kettles\, irons and vacuum cleaners\nfurniture – beds\, couches\, chairs\, kitchen items and ornaments\nsporting items – gym equipment\, bicycles and toys\nrenovation equipment – carpet\, timber (nails and/or other sharp items attached to timber must either be removed or flattened)\, tools\, fixtures and fittings\, bathroom-ware (excluding toilet bowls)\noutdoor items – lawnmowers\, barbecues\, garden tools and outdoor furniture (does not include any concrete items)\nelectronics – TVs\, computers\, phones and DVD players\n\nThere is much more that is NOT allowed – including garden waste\, glass\, clothing\, polystyrene\, concrete\, oil\, petrol or paint. Click here for all the info you need.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/inorganic-rubbish-collection-book-before-sep-22/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064249
CREATED:20190911T015433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T043630Z
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SUMMARY:Downton Abbey movie morning
DESCRIPTION:Ryman Healthcare is inviting you to the movies next Friday\, 20 September\, 10am-1pm\, at Event Cinema Albany\, to see the much anticipated Downton Abbey movie. It comes with morning tea and is free for Gold Card holders or $5 for non-Gold Card holders (which will be donated to Ryman’s charity\, Breast Cancer). There’ll be special prize draws on the day and goodie bags. Seats are limited.  Call Carolyn on 0800 512 442 to reserve your seat.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/downton-abbey-movie-morning/
LOCATION:Event Cinema Albany\, 219 Don McKinnon Drive\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064249
CREATED:20190911T012220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T012335Z
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SUMMARY:Travel Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mike Thompson of Hobsonville House of Travel\, and loyal supporter of local events\, has his own travel festival happening this Sunday at Summerset Village\, from 10am to 2pm. (Summerset is the village off the end of Squadron Drive\, by the motorway). \nIt’s for 50-plus travellers looking for ideas and inspiration for their next adventure. There’ll be new offerings and one-off deals from airlines\, river and ocean cruise lines\, railways\, coach tour companies and tailor-made specialists. You could win a trip to Rarotonga and go into a draw for a Trafalgar 6-day European tour including return flights. Checkout the full programme at www.travelfest.co.nz.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/travel-festival/
LOCATION:Summerset at Monterey Park\, 1 Squadron Drive\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190902
DTSTAMP:20260408T064249
CREATED:20190813T021028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T021028Z
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SUMMARY:Springtime at the Market
DESCRIPTION:Who is ready for Spring?? We are at the Catalina Bay Farmers Market and to get things started we’ll be hosting our annual Spring Weekend the 31st of August & the 1st of September. With an emphasis on producers on the Sunday so come meet the makers of your favourite market items. Plus a whole lot more.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/springtime-at-the-market/
LOCATION:Catalina Farmers Market\, Catalina Bay
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190703T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064249
CREATED:20190530T001844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T002549Z
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SUMMARY:Flash Memoir Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Warm your morning on Wed July 3 by writing about landmark moments in your life with local author Lindsey Dawson. No experience necessary – it’s about recalling vivid moments\, with the emphasis on happy! From 9.30am – 12pm\, in the quiet space behind the bar at Little Creatures. A free Kittyhawk Cafe coffee is included. Helpful with journaling or writing family history\, this will be a smallish\, intimate and fun morning as you follow Lindsey’s lead on picking vivid memories from your life to boldly put down on paper. All you need is a notebook and pen or a tablet. All welcome but pre-registration is required as seats will be limited. FREE. To book\, email lindseymdawson@gmail.com \n  
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/flash-memoir-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Little Creatures\, 2 Boundary Road
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064249
CREATED:20190530T001705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T025837Z
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SUMMARY:Wriggle & Rhyme
DESCRIPTION:A special event for our smallest residents. On Tues July 2 parents\, grandparents\, preschoolers and caregivers are welcome to visit Summerset Retirement Village for a special Matariki magic Wriggle and Rhyme event held with the seniors\, hosted by Lana from Albany Library\, and with stories\, music and poi-making. Village residents are very welcome to join in too. From 10 – 11am. FREE.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/wriggle-rhyme/
LOCATION:Summerset at Monterey Park\, 1 Squadron Drive\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190629T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064249
CREATED:20190530T001056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T211921Z
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SUMMARY:Sparkle Parade!
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, June 29\, 5-7pm. FREE. Come dressed to glow in the dark and join us for the SPARKLE PARADE as we form a glittering trail from The Oval (off Hudson Bay Road) down to Catalina Bay. \nIf you don’t know where The Oval is\, it’s the big open space next to the two-storey vintage houses on the waterfront. To get to it\, head left down Hudson Bay Road\, which runs off Hobsonville Point Road. You know where the old yellow air force hangars are? Hudson branches off just before the one on the left. There will be no parking on Hudson Bay Road\, so if you need to get there by car\, park nearby and then walk. Or take the bus! For safety’s sake\, a traffic management plan will in place between 5 and 6pm. Hobsonville Point Road will be open as usual.\n\nhttps://vimeo.com/343797027 \nEnjoy hot beverages\, pick up some glow sticks\, bright toys and LED lights – $5 per pack – and go on a glittering walk down to and around Catalina Bay to enjoy lively music\, food\, and a Glow Circus Zone offering fun with illuminated poi\, hoops and juggling balls. \nThe Sparkle Parade is all about you getting involved – you ARE the parade. So come dressed in your best ‘glow in the dark’ sparkly outfit and you could win prizes – hampers from Ryman Healthcare\, one of four whizzy LED-lit umbrellas – like the one in the video above – or a super backpack plus a $50-off voucher for your next travel booking at Hobsonville Point House of Travel. \nThere’ll be food trucks and performances from the Hobsonville Point Secondary School’s kapa haka group and the Hobsonville Choir. PLUS music from The G Strings and Omega Levine. Delicious food options at the end of the parade will include dumplings\, hot dogs\, hamburgers\, gelato and homemade baking from our lovely Hobsonville Point Mums! And the kids will love the the Glow Circus Play Zone\, staged by the crew from Highly Flammable\, where they can play with LED-lit hula hoops\, poi\, juggling balls and more.  \n    \nProudly supported by:\n   
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/sparkle-parade/
LOCATION:The Oval\, Marlborough Crescent
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ORGANIZER;CN="HPRS":MAILTO:hobsonvillepoint@crockers.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190629T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190530T001443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T002222Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Maori Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Up-skill yourself in this lovely craft on Sat June 29 and join Annie for an interactive and friendly workshop learning traditional weaving techniques\, and using locally sourced materials to make a little Winterfest keepsake. It’s happening from 3pm to 5pm at Catalina Farmers Market. A group of friendly flax artists led by Annie Ah Mu will have tables set up inside the left side of the market building to help you create a whetu or star from local materials. Sit down and weave with them and take away your own starry taonga. Koha welcomed. Then afterwards\, enjoy all the fun at the Sparkle Parade. \n  
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/the-art-of-maori-weaving/
LOCATION:Catalina Farmers Market\, Catalina Bay
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190629T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190530T001145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T002052Z
UID:1853-1561820400-1561827600@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:LED Light workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, June 29\, 3-5pm\, roll up at Catalina Market to a free show-and-tell between 3-5pm\, before the big Sparkle Parade\, to buy $5 packs of light strings and glow-gear for on-the-spot dressing up.  You’ll need two AA batteries per length of lights. Please bring some along and we’ll help you add glitter to beanies\, jackets\, parasols\, buggies\, backpacks\, bikes and anything else you fancy so you can glimmer in the dark\, all ready to be in the big Sparkle Parade starting up at the Oval at 5pm.    \n       
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/led-light-workshop/
LOCATION:Catalina Farmers Market\, Catalina Bay
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190626T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190530T001308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T002628Z
UID:1856-1561572000-1561581000@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Astronomy evening
DESCRIPTION:On Wed\, June 26\, join our local expert\, Chris Minto\, and volunteers from the Auckland Astronomical Society to learn more about the night sky during the upcoming Matariki period. Matariki is a special time of year for Maori\, marking the turning of seasons and the time when we can look forward to harvests and blessings to come next summer. Jupiter and Saturn will be visible too at that time and this is a super opportunity to see them through a big telescope (fingers crossed for a clear night!). Hobsonville Point Primary School from 6pm-8.30pm. Gold coin donation.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/astronomy-evening/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point Primary School\, 18 De Havilland Road\, Auckland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190624
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190613T221309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T221600Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Trim 'n' Tidy
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again… Green Gorilla flexible bags are now located around the Point so you can tackle weeds and overgrown shrubs\, and get rid of the clippings. Sorry for the late notice about this Garden Trim ‘n’ Tidy – we would love to have been able to let you know earlier so that you could plan ahead for this event but we’re confident you’ll all rise to the challenge to keep our neighbourhood looking its beautiful best! \nThirteen bins are now out and will be collected again in a week or two when full. If the weather is bad next week we’ll keep them out for another weekend to give people a longer window to clip and trim. \nWhere to find them:\n\n \nBin locations \n* Corner Buckley Ave and de Havilland Drive \n* Corner Buckley Ave and Harvard St \n* Station St\, midway along rear stretch \n* Corner Station St and Toheroa St \n* Corner Kittyhawk Way and Meteor Drive \n* Corner Corsair St and Harvard St \n* Onekiritea Road and Chaffinch St by waterpark \n* Corner Ponga St and Kotuku Lane \n* Kanuka Rd\, on the curve by Kotuku Lane \n* Bomb Point Drive\, opposite end of Tuatua Rd \n* Lester St\, halfway along \n* Torea Tai Rd\, close to the petanque area \n* Hastings St\, near the Information Centre carpark \nThey usually fill up fast so\, please\, ONLY GARDEN WASTE\, WEEDS AND FLAX. NO OTHER HOUSEHOLD RUBBISH. \nClip those hedges\, pull those thistles and let’s get our area looking super for summer! \nNB If you’re a landlord with tenants whose rent covers garden maintenance\, remind them too of the need to weed. And if they’re not doing it\, please get it seen to. The neighbours will love you for it. \nBest wishes\, \nHPRS Committee
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/garden-trim-n-tidy/
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ORGANIZER;CN="HPRS":MAILTO:hobsonvillepoint@crockers.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190530T002207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T002207Z
UID:1877-1560279600-1560279600@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Get involved in the 2019 photo exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Point’s first local photography exhibition was a big success late last year. Now organiser Kay Mathewson is holding the first meeting of the organising committee for the 2019 show. If you’d like to add your energy\, turn up on Tuesday 11 June\, 7pm\, at the House of Travel office corner De Havilland and HP Rd. Come along and share your ideas.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/get-involved-in-the-2019-photo-exhibition/
LOCATION:House of Travel\, Hobsonville Point Road
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190502T005139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T005303Z
UID:1832-1558207800-1558207800@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:The power of song in concert
DESCRIPTION:Did you know choral singing is remarkably good for you? Many studies have found it strengthens togetherness\, regulates your heart rate\, reduces stress levels and depression\, and improves feeling of social well-being. And\, of course\, it sounds great! \nCome and hear our own Hobsonville Point choir when it holds its first ever concert alongside some other Auckland choirs with “Everybody Sings” . \nDate: Saturday May 18 \nLocation: Hobsonville Point Primary School (Main Hall) \nTime: 7.30pm \nTickets are available through www.thechoir.co.nz.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/the-power-of-song-in-concert/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point Primary School\, 18 De Havilland Road\, Auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190505T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190502T003558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T005441Z
UID:1817-1557064800-1557075600@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Free family fun on May 5
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Hub on the Point and the Hobsonville Community Trust are getting together to run a really fun and FREE event this Sunday\, May 5 at the HP Primary School. It’s a Hungerball session. For more about the game and how it’s played\, check out this link. \nHungerball was invented in New Zealand and is now speading round the world. It caters for all ages\, sizes\, cultures and abilities. Even those with no skills or interest enjoy it and have a real chance at scoring and winning. \nSunday’s event is on between 2 and 5pm and includes a sausage sizzle during the first hour.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/free-family-fun-on-may-5/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point Primary School\, 18 De Havilland Road\, Auckland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsonville Community Trust":MAILTO:gavin@hobsonville.org.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190412T184500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190412T184500
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190318T233741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T233741Z
UID:1788-1555094700-1555094700@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Movie Night at the Rifle Range
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/movie-night-at-the-rifle-range/
LOCATION:Rifle Range\, Bomb Point Drive\, Auckland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsonville Community Trust":MAILTO:gavin@hobsonville.org.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190323T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190116T214755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T215228Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Parks
DESCRIPTION:Can’t decide on your favourite style of music? Try a little bit of everything. \nWith a unique blend of punk-meets-rock n roll\, Dead Beat Boys’ live shows are unmatched. \nJoanne Slagel is definitely young\, certainly talented\, and possibly the best musician you’ll see until the next one! She deftly picks and strums her way through songs ranging from toe-tapping to eye-misting.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/music-in-the-parks-2/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point Park\, De Havilland Rd\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190323T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190318T234403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T234403Z
UID:1793-1553338800-1553344200@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Beach cleanup at Bomb Point
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/beach-cleanup-at-bomb-point/
LOCATION:Rifle Range\, Bomb Point Drive\, Auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190224T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190211T215649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T215649Z
UID:1743-1551025800-1551033000@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Summer in the Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/summer-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point Water Park\, Rangihina Road
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsonville Community Trust":MAILTO:gavin@hobsonville.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190211T221641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T230330Z
UID:1757-1550397600-1550403000@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Make compost the easy way
DESCRIPTION:If you’re keen to make compost from your kitchen scraps and want to do it in a small-scale kind of way\, you can register for a free Bokashi session at the Catalina Community Garden. It’s on Feb 17\, 10am to 11.30. \nBokashi is a Japanese concept that can be translated as ‘fermented organic matter’. Bokashi ‘pickles’ your food waste\, unlike traditional composting where waste is allowed to decay. It produces nutrient-rich compost that you can dig into your garden. \nJust register here.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/make-compost-the-easy-way/
LOCATION:Catalina Community Garden\, Buckley Ave
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/composting.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20190116T214514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T214932Z
UID:1720-1549450800-1549490400@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Little Creatures Hobsonville Point Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Come and join Little Creatures for a Festival of Curiosities to celebrate the Grand Opening of Little Creatures Hobsonville Point. Grab a pint and a pizza while experiencing a carnival of fortune telling\, circus acts and many more show stopping performances. \nEvent opens 11am.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/little-creatures-hobsonville-point-grand-opening/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181212T184500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20181112T203412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T203412Z
UID:1635-1544640300-1544644800@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:And then – carol singing!
DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing nicer than the sound of carols out in the open. They may be songs written for midwinter celebrations but we love them just as much in summer. If you like to sing\, or just to listen to your favourite Christmas songs\, roll up for Caroling Through the Point on Wed\, Dec 12. Hobsonville Choir members will be taking part and all are welcome to join in. \nThe meeting place is in the park under the red art installations opposite Brickworks Apartments\, right across the street from the HP Primary School on Hobsonville Point Road. \nMeeting time: 6.45 pm.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/and-then-carol-singing/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point Park\, De Havilland Rd\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsonville Community Trust":MAILTO:gavin@hobsonville.org.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181209T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20181112T203117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T203117Z
UID:1632-1544376600-1544382000@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christmas at The Point
DESCRIPTION:Put a big tick on Dec 9\, on your calendar\, for it’s the evening set for Hobsonville Point’s annual Christmas event with carols\, live music\, food\, a visit from Santa and a few activities for the kids. Don’t miss it and get in early if you want a good spot! \nBig thanks to the Hobsonville Community Trust\, which organises this great evening for local families. \nThe organisers ask that you PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC SET (plates\, cups\, cutlery and something to sit on) and take home your own rubbish as we want to reduce the amount of disposables used in our community. \nPlease note that AVJennings\, Ryman Healthcare\, and Kerepiti are all providing some free yummy food but this will be limited and so it’s first in first served. \nThere is no parking so please walk/bike down. Also to limit the loading on the public toilets\, please use your own before you come along. \nNB: Live music will start from 5pm so please feel free to come on down from then\, the event will start proper at 5.30pm.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/christmas-at-the-point/
LOCATION:Rifle Range\, Bomb Point Drive\, Auckland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsonville Community Trust":MAILTO:gavin@hobsonville.org.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181124T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20181122T011405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T011405Z
UID:1667-1543078800-1543078800@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Bling on Point - Joy of Diwali
DESCRIPTION:You’re welcome to enjoy a splash of Indian fun\, dance\, music and bling at HQ (214 Buckley Ave) on Saturday evening\, Nov 24\, from 5pm. Residents Amar and Dee Trivedi are organising this as a local tribute to Diwali – the Festival of Lights. \nIt’s the Hindu New Year\, celebrated all over the world to signal the triumph of light over darkness\, good over bad and to welcome in peace and prosperity. \nThere’s a $10 charge to help cover expenses (though kids under 10 are free) but they’ve also got great support from HQ\, as the venue; Indian Summer\, supplying Indian eats and snacks; and Hobsonville Countdown\, providing beverages and refreshments. \nChuck on your ethnic gear or simply something bright\, as there’s a prize for best dressed male and female. \nExpect live Indian music and dancing\, henna painting\, authentic decorations and a traditional welcome. It’s great to see residents creating and running bright and happy events like this that everyone can enjoy! \nIf you use Facebook you can see more about it under Events\, where you can also indicate if you’re planning to go. Go to Bling on Point The Joy of Diwali.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/bling-on-point-joy-of-diwali/
LOCATION:Headquarters Building\, Corner Marine Parade and Buckley Ave\, Auckland
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Diwali.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181121T191500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20181112T202246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T202246Z
UID:1629-1542827700-1542832200@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Want to Help the Point be Even More Amazing?
DESCRIPTION:There’s a meeting in Headquarters’ Baffin Lounge on Wed\, Nov 21\, 7.15\, for residents willing to help create or help to run some great local events in 2019. \nBring your ideas and be willing to brainstorm. \nMaybe it’s heritage events\, a midwinter Christmas and/or Matariki celebration\, movie nights\, art shows??? There are already some great ideas being floated… and it’s up to all of us to make things hum. \nHPRS committee rep Lindsey Dawson and Gavin Gunston from Hobsonville Point Community Trust will both be there with the aim of gathering great thoughts\, finding out who wants to do what\, and putting together the beginnings of a great calendar of events for 2019. \nSEE YOU THERE!
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/want-to-help-the-point-be-even-more-amazing/
LOCATION:Headquarters Building\, Corner Marine Parade and Buckley Ave\, Auckland
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ORGANIZER;CN="HPRS":MAILTO:hobsonvillepoint@crockers.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181119
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20181017T213455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T213839Z
UID:1606-1542412800-1542585599@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:The opening of Te Ara Manawa – Hobsonville/Onekiritea Coastal Walkway
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of Te Ara Manawa – Hobsonville/Onekiritea Coastal Walkway \n10am-2pm\, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November  \nYou’ll be able to walk the entire 5km loop that hugs the coast of Hobsonville Point. There’ll be lots of fun stuff happening along the route\, including kids activities\, music\, and opportunities to discover the area’s rich history. Auckland’s best food trucks\, a Little Creatures Brewing NZ craft beer pop-up\, the Catalina Farmers Market and coffee carts will keep foodies happy\, too. EATRefuel at pit stops all the way around the loop. With food trucks\, a Little Creatures craft beer pop-up\, coffee carts\, ice cream\, and the Catalina Bay Farmers Market\, you won’t go hungry (or thirsty). PLAYPlay along the way\, with live music\, fun activities for all ages\, and award-winning parks and playgrounds.ROVEMeander along the easy\, pram-friendly 5km coastal loop\, and discover Hobsonville Point’s fascinating military and natural history as you go.  \nFAQsHow long is the walk?The walk is 5km of flat\, easy terrain. You can choose to do the whole loop\, or just part of it. There are points of interest\, food\, drinks and activities spaced the whole way round. Is the event kid-friendly?Absolutely! There will be plenty of fun activities and ice cream stops around the whole loop to keep the kids interested\, and the walk connects a number of parks\, including Harrier Point playground on Launch Road (featuring a giant bucket swing and flying fox overlooking the water)\, and the award-winning Hobsonville Point playground on Buckley Avenue. The walk is pram\, cycle and scooter-friendly for little ones. Is this a sustainable/green event?Yes. Sustainability is very important to us at Hobsonville Point\, and we’ll be working hard to minimise the amount of waste going to landfill. Please bring your reusable water bottles and coffee cups. Can I bring my dog?Sure thing. Just remember your leash – there are some important bird breeding grounds along the walkway. Can I cycle?Usually\, that’s a resounding ‘yes’. However\, we’re expecting a lot of people for the Gala Opening weekend\, so please keep this in mind. Is it wheelchair-friendly?Yes. Some of the walkway is boardwalk\, some footpath\, and the rest is reasonably flat\, graded gravel. There are disabled parking and toilets at Catalina Bay. Will there be toilets?Yes\, there will be plenty of portable toilets all around the loop.\n \nIf you have friends living elsewhere who’d like to come\, invite them to visit: www.hobsonvillepoint.co.nz/visit/getting-here/\nDuring the gala opening weekend\, there’ll be special CBD-Hobsonville Point return ferry tickets available for $25 per family.  Check out the Facebook event page here and simply RSVP on that page to be notified when tickets are available for purchase. 
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/the-opening-of-te-ara-manawa-hobsonville-onekiritea-coastal-walkway/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/te-ara-manawa-opening.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181105
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20181031T210405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T210405Z
UID:1617-1541203200-1541375999@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Garden Trim ‘n’ Tidy this weekend
DESCRIPTION:We’re distributing Green Gorilla flexible bags around the Point so you can tackle weeds and overgrown shrubs and get rid of the clippings. \nThirteen bins will go out before the weekend of Nov 3-4\, and will be collected again during the following week. The weather looks pretty bad this weekend\, so if the bins are slow to fill we’ll leave them out over the following weekend too in the hope that some finer conditions will come along. \nWhere to find them: \n \nBin locations \n* Corner Buckley Ave and de Havilland Drive \n* Corner Buckley Ave and Harvard St \n* Station St\, midway along rear stretch \n* Corner Station St and Toheroa St \n* Corner Kittyhawk Way and Meteor Drive \n* Corner Corsair St and Harvard St \n* Onekiritea Road and Chaffinch St by waterpark \n* Corner Ponga St and Kotuku Lane \n* Kanuka Rd\, on the curve by Kotuku Lane \n* Bomb Point Drive\, opposite end of Tuatua Rd \n* Lester St\, halfway along \n* Torea Tai Rd\, close to the petanque area \n* Liquidamber Drive\, rear side close to playground \nThey usually fill up fast so\, please\, ONLY GARDEN WASTE\, WEEDS AND FLAX. NO OTHER HOUSEHOLD RUBBISH. \nClip those hedges\, pull those thistles\, and let’s get our area looking super for summer! \nNB If you’re a landlord with tenants whose rent covers garden maintenance\, remind them too of the need to weed. And if they’re not doing it\, please get it seen to. The neighbours will love you for it. \nBest wishes\, \nHPRS Committee
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/garden-trim-n-tidy-this-weekend/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Bin-Map-Oct-18.png
ORGANIZER;CN="HPRS":MAILTO:hobsonvillepoint@crockers.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181030T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20180906T035621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T040348Z
UID:1555-1540926000-1540933200@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:HPRS AGM
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Hobsonville Point Residents Society will be held at 7pm on October 30 at the Hobsonville Point Secondary School. Open to all HPRS members.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/hprs-agm/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point Secondary School\, 70 Hobsonville Point Rd\, Auckland\, 0616\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HPSS.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="HPRS":MAILTO:hobsonvillepoint@crockers.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181029
DTSTAMP:20260408T064250
CREATED:20181001T212647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T175046Z
UID:1592-1540598400-1540771199@www.hprs.co.nz
SUMMARY:Spring Garden Trim ’n ’Tidy - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Update:  \n \n************************************************** \nNow that everything’s growing like crazy\, it’s nearly time for flexible garden waste bins to be placed around the Point so you can weed\, trim and prune and get rid of all the clippings. \nBack in early winter we put out 14 bins\, mostly in older streets where planting has become lush enough to need a trim. Here’s the location map we distributed last time. Bins were dropped where you see red stars marked on the map – and a few of those places were so popular they needed two or three bins.\n \nPlease check out the map. If we did not put a bin near your place last time\, and you think you and your neighbours could fill one\, please email hobsonvillepoint@crockers.co.nz to provide your suggested location and put BIN LOCATIONS in the subject line. We may be able to rejig distribution by spreading the bins around. \nNB The bins are for GARDEN WASTE ONLY\, not ordinary household rubbish. \nBy the way\, we know many of you are keen for the Society to spread the good Berms\, Beers & Barbecue idea (as run by Sunderland A residents) all over the Point. \nWe haven’t had time to organise that but you can do it yourself. If  you share a  laneway\, street or terrace block – why not get your neighbours together that weekend around someone’s barbecue and make it a social event. \nFill a flexibin during the day and\, as the sun sinks\, cook up something tasty for the kids\, share drinks and snacks with your neighbours and reward yourselves for making your street look great! \nGARDENING TIPS \nObviously\, yank out unsightly weeds!. There are thistles and prickly things springing up everywhere – and if you’re living anywhere near a phoenix palm you need to watch out for new spiky seedlings.  They’re easy to dig out when they’re small but very hard to deal with as they get bigger. \nBut even ornamental plants need attention. Beds of pretty dietes lilies have been putting on a great show this spring around Hobsonville Point but their white and purple flowers are now dying off.  If you have them in your garden or in front of your fenceline\, here’s how to have them look just as good next season… \nWhite dietes \nOnce the flowers have turned brown\, those stalks need deadheading. If you don’t trim them back\, the plants will drop seeds and soon you’ll have ever-growing numbers of unruly clumps full of shabby brown stalks. \nThere are many areas planted with hebe’ as well.  Most are New Zealand natives and are pretty hardy but they also benefit from some TLC after their pink flowers have died away. Trimming them back ensures good flowering next spring and also stops them becoming too leggy\, which makes them susceptible to a sucking insect called scale. \nPink hebes \nNow the weather’s warming up (finally!) it’s a good idea to attend to those small tasks and chuck the clippings in the garden waste bins. Date reminder: the weekend of Oct 27-28. \nThis time around\, they’ll be Green Gorilla flexibins.
URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/spring-garden-trim-n-tidy/
LOCATION:Hobsonville Point
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ORGANIZER;CN="HPRS":MAILTO:hobsonvillepoint@crockers.co.nz
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