Hobsonville Point Residents Society

HPRS Committee Meeting
2017-09-21, 2017-08-17, 2017-07-20, 2017-06-15, 2017-05-18, 2017-04-20, 2017-03-16, 2017-02-16
The HPRS Committee meets on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings always have full agendas of material affecting the membership and the community. After the meetings, the minutes are prepared, confirmed and then made available for HPRS members to view in our members only section.

Spring Bin Week - now in TWO locations!
2017-09-19 - 2017-09-25
Bins for Hobsonville Point Garden Waste will be available again for a Spring Garden Clean-Up. Garden waste only – please do not put plastic bags in the bin. Flax is welcome.
One bin will be located on the corner of Buckley Ave and Corsair Street. A second bin will be located on the corner of Kotuku Lane and Ponga Street.
This service, which is organised by the HPRS Committee, is for members of HPRS and their tenants.

Come and Plant a Tree this Winter and Make A Difference - Upper Harbour
2017-09-09 | Kaipatiki
Come along to one of Kaipatiki Project’s Bushcare days this winter. Held over 6 weekends from June to October you and your family and friends can come and help keep Kaipatiki and Upper Harbour beautiful by weeding and planting.
Run by Kaipatiki Project, the environment centre of the North Shore, community planting days are aimed at getting everybody and outside and looking after the environment they live in.
Children love the experience as Alex Davis age 7 from Kauri Park School said “I really enjoy tree planting as I get to plant a tree, learn about the bush, use some “proper” tools like a spade and get to have a sausage sizzle at the end!”
Janet Cole, Manager of Kaipatiki Project says “This is an opportunity for local people to get actively involved in changing the face of their neighbourhood for the better and make a lasting difference to their environment. You will meet many interesting, committed people, have lots of fun and help plant 10-15,000 plants over this winter.”
Families are invited to come along and make a fun morning of it, BBQ is provided to all planters. Planters are encouraged to wear gumboots and bring gloves and a spade if they have one.
The dates of the community bushcare days are :
Sat 17th June (Eskdale), Sat 1st July (Eskdale), Sat 29th July (Eskdale), Sat 12th August (Eskdale), Sept 2nd (Upper Harbour), Sept 9th (Upper Harbour)
On Saturday 9th September – Meet at 10am at Wainoni Park, Churchhouse Rd (stone gates) Greenhithe. Streamside planting and plant releasing.
Anyone interested in registering or finding out more should visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz/volunteer to register your place.

Come and Plant a Tree this Winter and Make A Difference - Upper Harbour
2017-09-02 | Kaipatiki
Come along to one of Kaipatiki Project’s Bushcare days this winter. Held over 6 weekends from June to October you and your family and friends can come and help keep Kaipatiki and Upper Harbour beautiful by weeding and planting.
Run by Kaipatiki Project, the environment centre of the North Shore, community planting days are aimed at getting everybody and outside and looking after the environment they live in.
Children love the experience as Alex Davis age 7 from Kauri Park School said “I really enjoy tree planting as I get to plant a tree, learn about the bush, use some “proper” tools like a spade and get to have a sausage sizzle at the end!”
Janet Cole, Manager of Kaipatiki Project says “This is an opportunity for local people to get actively involved in changing the face of their neighbourhood for the better and make a lasting difference to their environment. You will meet many interesting, committed people, have lots of fun and help plant 10-15,000 plants over this winter.”
Families are invited to come along and make a fun morning of it, BBQ is provided to all planters. Planters are encouraged to wear gumboots and bring gloves and a spade if they have one.
The dates of the community bushcare days are :
Sat 17th June (Eskdale), Sat 1st July (Eskdale), Sat 29th July (Eskdale), Sat 12th August (Eskdale), Sept 2nd (Upper Harbour), Sept 9th Upper Harbour)
On Saturday 2nd September- Meet at 10am at Herald Island, park beside 23 Ferry Parade entrance. Coastal cliff and sea edge planting.
Anyone interested in registering or finding out more should visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz/volunteer to register your place.

‘No-Dig' Garden Workshop
2017-08-19 10:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
This is ‘hands on’ workshop in which we will be compiling a variety of compost materials to create a no-dig garden. Come and find out what to use, and learn about the benefits of this style of gardening.
All participants will be offered a $40.00 discount coupon toward purchase of a composting system that can be redeemed online.
Venue: Greenhithe location (TBA on registration)
Bookings are essential. To book, please call Priscilla on 027 444 7648 or register here.
This course is proudly supported by Auckland Council and delivered by the Compost Collective.

Come and Plant a Tree this Winter and Make A Difference - Eskdale
2017-08-12 | Kaipatiki
Come along to one of Kaipatiki Project’s Bushcare days this winter. Held over 6 weekends from June to October you and your family and friends can come and help keep Kaipatiki and Upper Harbour beautiful by weeding and planting.
Run by Kaipatiki Project, the environment centre of the North Shore, community planting days are aimed at getting everybody and outside and looking after the environment they live in.
Children love the experience as Alex Davis age 7 from Kauri Park School said “I really enjoy tree planting as I get to plant a tree, learn about the bush, use some “proper” tools like a spade and get to have a sausage sizzle at the end!”
Janet Cole, Manager of Kaipatiki Project says “This is an opportunity for local people to get actively involved in changing the face of their neighbourhood for the better and make a lasting difference to their environment. You will meet many interesting, committed people, have lots of fun and help plant 10-15,000 plants over this winter.”
Families are invited to come along and make a fun morning of it, BBQ is provided to all planters. Planters are encouraged to wear gumboots and bring gloves and a spade if they have one.
The dates of the community bushcare days are :
Sat 17th June (Eskdale), Sat 1st July (Eskdale), Sat 29th July (Eskdale), Sat 12th August (Eskdale), Sept 2nd (Upper Harbour), Sept 9th Upper Harbour)
On Saturday 12th August – Meet at 10am at Glenfield Road just across the road from the Z Petrol Station. Come and help to release plants on the bush side, replant the gaps on the bush side and some harakeke maintenance.
Anyone interested in registering or finding out more should visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz/volunteer to register your place.

Come and Plant a Tree this Winter and Make A Difference - Eskdale
2017-07-29 | Kaipatiki
Come along to one of Kaipatiki Project’s Bushcare days this winter. Held over 6 weekends from June to October you and your family and friends can come and help keep Kaipatiki and Upper Harbour beautiful by weeding and planting.
Run by Kaipatiki Project, the environment centre of the North Shore, community planting days are aimed at getting everybody and outside and looking after the environment they live in.
Children love the experience as Alex Davis age 7 from Kauri Park School said “I really enjoy tree planting as I get to plant a tree, learn about the bush, use some “proper” tools like a spade and get to have a sausage sizzle at the end!”
Janet Cole, Manager of Kaipatiki Project says “This is an opportunity for local people to get actively involved in changing the face of their neighbourhood for the better and make a lasting difference to their environment. You will meet many interesting, committed people, have lots of fun and help plant 10-15,000 plants over this winter.”
Families are invited to come along and make a fun morning of it, BBQ is provided to all planters. Planters are encouraged to wear gumboots and bring gloves and a spade if they have one.
The dates of the community bushcare days are :
Sat 17th June (Eskdale), Sat 1st July (Eskdale), Sat 29th July (Eskdale), Sat 12th August (Eskdale), Sept 2nd (Upper Harbour), Sept 9th Upper Harbour)
Anyone interested in registering or finding out more should visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz/volunteer to register your place.

Come and Plant a Tree this Winter and Make A Difference - Eskdale
2017-07-01, 2017-06-17 | Kaipatiki
Come along to one of Kaipatiki Project’s Bushcare days this winter. Held over 6 weekends from June to October you and your family and friends can come and help keep Kaipatiki and Upper Harbour beautiful by weeding and planting.
Run by Kaipatiki Project, the environment centre of the North Shore, community planting days are aimed at getting everybody and outside and looking after the environment they live in.
Children love the experience as Alex Davis age 7 from Kauri Park School said “I really enjoy tree planting as I get to plant a tree, learn about the bush, use some “proper” tools like a spade and get to have a sausage sizzle at the end!”
Janet Cole, Manager of Kaipatiki Project says “This is an opportunity for local people to get actively involved in changing the face of their neighbourhood for the better and make a lasting difference to their environment. You will meet many interesting, committed people, have lots of fun and help plant 10-15,000 plants over this winter.”
Families are invited to come along and make a fun morning of it, BBQ is provided to all planters. Planters are encouraged to wear gumboots and bring gloves and a spade if they have one.
The dates of the community bushcare days are :
Sat 17th June (Eskdale), Sat 1st July (Eskdale), Sat 29th July (Eskdale), Sat 12th August (Eskdale), Sept 2nd (Upper Harbour), Sept 9th Upper Harbour)
Anyone interested in registering or finding out more should visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz/volunteer to register your place

Upcoming Water Network Maintenance
2017-06-24 22:00 - 2017-06-25 11:00 UTC
Watercare will be undertaking essential maintenance on a pump station near Triangle Road from 10:00pm on Saturday 24 June.
No one will be without water. However, while we have worked hard to minimise any adverse impact on the water supply network, there is a risk that the maintenance work may cause temporary discolouration to the water supply in your areas.
How might this affect me?
You might notice the water from your tap is temporarily discoloured between 10.00pm on Saturday 24 June and 11.00am on Sunday 25 June.
This is because over time, harmless mineral deposits, such as manganese, can build up inside water pipes. When we carry out work that changes the speed of water flow in the pipes, like we are doing at Triangle Road, it can disturb these deposits. This sometimes causes discoloured water in your taps.
Before the work begins
Although any discoloured water that results from this maintenance work is safe to drink, you might want to store clear water from your taps before the work begins.
Between 10.00pm on Saturday 24 June and 11.00am on Sunday 25 June
• Turn on a cold tap to check for discoloured water before drinking, bathing or doing laundry.
• If you can, avoid using the washing machine or hand-washing laundry during this period, as discoloured water may stain clothes.
If you have discoloured water
• We expect any instances of discoloured water, if they occur, to be brief. Wait a while, and then check your taps again.
• Don’t wash any laundry, as discoloured water may stain clothes.
If discolouration continues after 11am on Sunday, please phone us on (09) 442 2222 and select option 1 for faults. We’re available 24/7.
Any questions?
Please visit watercare.co.nz and search for ‘Triangle Road’ or phone us on (09) 442 2222.

Hobsonville Point Newcomers Dinner
2017-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Indian Summer, De Havilland Road, Auckland, New Zealand
All residents that have moved into Hobsonville Point since September 2016 are invited to the Hobsonville Point Newcomers Dinner, held on Tuesday the 20th of June from 7-9 at Indian Summer.

This is a great chance to meet other new residents and community representatives.

Entry is just $20 for a buffet meal, (just buy your own drinks)

Bookings are essential as limited spaces are available. This meal is for adults only. Bookings can be made by emailing you name and contact details to gavin@hobsonville.org.nz

Organised by The Hobsonville Community Trust.

Free Community Restoration Leader Programme
2017-06-17 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | Kaipatiki
Do you like people, plants and parks? Are you keen to rally others, get them organised and make a difference to the environment? If so, there is a free Community Restoration Leaders programme starting on 17 June.
Run by Kaipatiki Project, the environment centre of the North Shore, this programme is aimed at giving people experience of managing planting days as a paid job, as a volunteer co-ordinator, or to kick-start a local planting project of their own.
You will get to learn real skills including plant ID, laying out plants, welcoming & managing volunteers, promotion, hosting (zero waste) events, health & safety, planning and team work. Along the way you will meet many interesting, committed people, have lots of fun and help plant 10-15,000 plants over this winter.
Janet Cole, Manager of Kaipatiki Project, says “Planting days are special because they are chances for people to really connect with the land. Members of the community get the most out of these occasions when they are given encouragement and a little bit of direction – that’s part of the job of a planting co-ordinator. We are looking forward to hearing from dedicated, energetic people, ready to learn and reap the benefits of this very rewarding programme”.
The training will run from 17 June till October, and is centred around six community bushcare days –four at Eskdale Reserve Network in Glenfield, North Shore and two in Upper Harbour. Participants will be expected to attend all six events, (Saturdays 8am – 2pm) during which they will develop a wide range of skills from engaging with and directing others, hosting and promoting community events, to knowing which trees to plant where and how they should go into the ground.
Registrations close on 10th June. Anyone interested in registering or finding out more should visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz/courses to register your place.

Runway Challenge
2017-05-21 | Hobsonville Point Primary School, 18 De Havilland Road, Auckland, 0616, New Zealand
Trailblazers, mud-lovers and outdoor enthusiasts take note – the annual Runway Challenge is returning to Hobsonville Point on Sunday, May 21.
Run or walk a 3, 5 or 10km course with a difference that takes in the interesting and historic surrounds of the old Hobsonville Airbase and spectacular views of Hobsonville Point. Optional obstacle adventures are included for extra family fun.
Organized by the Henderson-West Auckland Lions Club, entry fees start from $20 per person (or $25 on the day) and all profits are given back to the community through the Lions Club of Henderson-West Auckland Charitable Trust.
The event starts from the Hobsonville Point Primary School where entertainment and stalls will also be onsite between 9am and 1pm. For more information, please visit www.runwaychallenge.co.nz.

Hobsonville Point Composting Event
2017-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
At Sunderland Lounge, this course will be facilitated by Tori and offers an introduction to the three basic composting systems that can be used in the home and garden: traditional composting bins, worm farms and bokashi buckets. Come and discover what suits you best!
Confirmed participants will receive a $40.00 discount toward purchase of a composting system that can be redeemed online.
This course is proudly supported by Auckland Council and delivered by the Compost Collective.
Book Here : https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/hobsonville-point-composting-workshop/

Hobsonville Point Autumn Garden Clean-Up
2017-04-20 - 2017-04-26 | Corner of Corsair Street and Buckley Ave, Corsair Street/Buckley Ave, Auckland
Following the success of the initiative last year, a bin will again be supplied on the corner of Corsair Street and Buckley Ave for one week to take garden waste (especially flax) from your front yard and laneway.
This HPRS initiative is for all residents of Hobsonville Point.
Garden waste (including flax) only please.
Plan ahead to take advantage of this service. Help your neighbours or get your laneway together for a clean up!

Come Fly With Me
2017-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Bomb Point/Te Onekiritea Park, Bom Park, Catalina Bay Drive, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0616, New Zealand
Free

For the fourth year in a row Te Onekiritea Point (Bomb Point) will spark into life for one fun-filled day of flying and festivities. This year HLC & The Open Fort are teaming up with Hobsonville Point Secondary School, with 400 students helping to design, create and deliver flight themed activities, games, and displays. From kite flying to lantern decorating, juggling to carnival games, face painting, races, science experiments, dance performances, live music and much, much more.
Last year’s favourite Peter Clark is back with his giant 3D kites as well as some of the best food trucks from the local area and around Auckland. Kites are also available for purchase on the day (with all proceeds going to Operation Christmas Child).
Grab a friend or the whole family and head to Bomb Point for this free event, 10am – 2pm, Sunday April 9th. Bring along your kite, get involved in one of the exciting activities, or just relax on a picnic blanket and marvel at the sights, sounds and action.
Rain date: Hobsonville Point Secondary School will host a showcase of the students projects, Wednesday 12th April, 10.30am – 12pm.

Local Quiz Night
2017-04-07 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Hobsonville Point Primary School, 18 De Havilland Road, Auckland, 0616, New Zealand
$20
Get your friends together for an evening of fun and trivia!
$20 per person, $30 per couple, $90 for a table of 6.
6.30pm for a 7pm start.
See below flyer for more details.

Neighbours Day
2017-03-26 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Hobsonville Point Park, De Havilland Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
This is a great chance to come together as neighbours and to enjoy our community. There will be family activities and sports.
BYO picnic or get a special from Flame Pizza or Indian Summer (see in store for details).

Hobsonville Point Team Challenge – Neighbours Day ($300 prize!)
2017-03-26 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Hobsonville Point Park, De Havilland Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
Free

It’s Neighbours Day on Sunday 26 March and what better way to celebrate than to have a friendly competition. There’s $300 of either Flame or Indian Summer up for grabs for the winning team and spot prizes too plus a free sausage sizzle.
Simply form a team of 8 – 10 people from within the Hobsonville Point community and be there ready to go for the briefing at 4.30pm. Event finishes by 6pm.
The relays/challenges will be family friendly and suitable for ages 5 years and up (younger ones can hang out with your team too though). You’re welcome to watch and support too if you’d prefer.
Big thanks to Harcourts and Upper Harbour Board for their support!
NB: Event is subject to fine weather.

Free Tool Engraving and Prevention
2017-03-23 14:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hobsonville Point Water Park, Onekiritea Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0616, New Zealand
Free Engraving / “Selecta-DNA” / Sausage sizzle – event being put on by the Police between 2pm and 7pm on Thursday THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK. Open to all residents.

Protect your Tools – Massey Police are offering free tool engraving and prevention advice for the next two Thursday evenings 16th and 23rd March (2pm -7pm) at Hobsonville Point (Water Park Area ). To get there, go down Onekiritea Road, off Hobsonville Point Road.
Supporting the Massey Community Policing Team will be Massey Community Patrol and Neighbourhood Support Waitakere, who will be offering the safer plates screws at a $1 a screw (so that’s $4 for a car) and if senior citizens have a gold card then it’s free.
Also supporting Police will be the ‘Selectadna’ company
Police will be highlighting the advantages of using the snap website to further protect your valuables
Police will also be putting on a free Sausage sizzle.
Come down and meet your local community policing team, see you there.

Hobsonville Point Rifle Range Opening Event
2017-03-19 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Rifle Range, Bomb Point Drive, Auckland
Please join us at the new Rifle Range on Sunday 19 March from 4.30pm to 6.30pm to celebrate the opening of this community facility. The Hobsonville Land Company in collaboration with students from the Hobsonville Point Secondary School, AVJennings, and local band ‘Hobby Hipsters’ are very excited to be putting on this event for the community.
As the title suggests, this was a RNZAF Rifle Range, which has now been transformed into a stage area, terraced seating, a table tennis table, and public toilets.
The afternoon will have music and dance by students from the Hobsonville Point Secondary school and local Band ‘Hobby Hipsters’.
A meal will be available to purchase for $5.00 per person, and soft drinks available for purchase,. All proceeds are going to fund local initiatives.
The Rifle Range is on the coastal walkway along Bomb Point Drive – Past the Primary school and Early Learning Centre, on the way to Bomb Point.
We hope to see you there.
Kathleen Waldock
Programme Manager – Placemaking
Hobsonville Land Company

Music in Parks
2017-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Hobsonville Point Park, De Havilland Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
Next to Catalina Café sits a peaceful reserve with big trees offering a wonderful space to sit, relax and enjoy a picnic with friends while listening to live music by Anna Coddington, Miller Yule and Sunny Ray.
Well-known for her songwriting prowess and enchanting live performances, Anna has sung her way around the country, thrilling crowds at many of NZ’s top music and arts festivals.
Miller Yule, a once-shy singer-songwriter took years to come out from behind a drumkit and perform front and centre, and he’s not afraid to sing about his feelings which “is pretty cool for a New Zealander”.
Sunny Ray’s on a mission to change the world with music. She loves to sing about her travels and connection with nature and draws her inspiration from the hills and beaches of west Auckland.

Summer Afternoons in the Park
2017-02-26 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Hobsonville Point Park, De Havilland Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
This is a great chance to come together as neighbours and to enjoy our community. There will be family activities and sports.
BYO picnic or get a special from Flame Pizza or Indian Summer (see in store for details).
All welcome but please supervise your children and take rubbish with you.
Subject to fine weather and no alcohol please.
