Hobsonville Point Residents Society

Want to Help the Point be Even More Amazing?
2018-11-21 19:15 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Headquarters Building, Corner Marine Parade and Buckley Ave, Auckland
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.
Bring your ideas and be willing to brainstorm.
Maybe 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.
HPRS 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.
SEE YOU THERE!

Bling on Point - Joy of Diwali
2018-11-24 17:00 | Headquarters Building, Corner Marine Parade and Buckley Ave, Auckland
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.
It’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.
There’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.
Chuck on your ethnic gear or simply something bright, as there’s a prize for best dressed male and female.
Expect 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!
If 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.

Christmas at The Point
2018-12-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Rifle Range, Bomb Point Drive, Auckland
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!
Big thanks to the Hobsonville Community Trust, which organises this great evening for local families.
The 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.
Please 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.
There 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.
NB: Live music will start from 5pm so please feel free to come on down from then, the event will start proper at 5.30pm.

And then – carol singing!
2018-12-12 18:45 - 20:00 | Hobsonville Point Park, De Havilland Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
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.
The 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.
Meeting time: 6.45 pm.

Little Creatures Hobsonville Point Grand Opening
2019-02-06 11:00 - 22:00
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.
Event opens 11am.

Make compost the easy way
2019-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Catalina Community Garden, Buckley Ave
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.
Bokashi 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.
Just register here.

Summer in the Park
2019-02-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Hobsonville Point Water Park, Rangihina Road

Beach cleanup at Bomb Point
2019-03-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Rifle Range, Bomb Point Drive, Auckland

Music in the Parks
2019-03-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Hobsonville Point Park, De Havilland Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
Can’t decide on your favourite style of music? Try a little bit of everything.
With a unique blend of punk-meets-rock n roll, Dead Beat Boys’ live shows are unmatched.
Joanne 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.

Movie Night at the Rifle Range
2019-04-12 18:45 | Rifle Range, Bomb Point Drive, Auckland

Free family fun on May 5
2019-05-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Hobsonville Point Primary School, 18 De Havilland Road, Auckland
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.
Hungerball 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.
Sunday’s event is on between 2 and 5pm and includes a sausage sizzle during the first hour.

The power of song in concert
2019-05-18 19:30 | Hobsonville Point Primary School, 18 De Havilland Road, Auckland
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!
Come and hear our own Hobsonville Point choir when it holds its first ever concert alongside some other Auckland choirs with “Everybody Sings” .
Date: Saturday May 18
Location: Hobsonville Point Primary School (Main Hall)
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets are available through www.thechoir.co.nz.

Get involved in the 2019 photo exhibition
2019-06-11 19:00 | House of Travel, Hobsonville Point Road
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.

Garden Trim 'n' Tidy
2019-06-14 - 2019-06-23
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!
Thirteen 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.
Where to find them:

Bin locations
* Corner Buckley Ave and de Havilland Drive
* Corner Buckley Ave and Harvard St
* Station St, midway along rear stretch
* Corner Station St and Toheroa St
* Corner Kittyhawk Way and Meteor Drive
* Corner Corsair St and Harvard St
* Onekiritea Road and Chaffinch St by waterpark
* Corner Ponga St and Kotuku Lane
* Kanuka Rd, on the curve by Kotuku Lane
* Bomb Point Drive, opposite end of Tuatua Rd
* Lester St, halfway along
* Torea Tai Rd, close to the petanque area
* Hastings St, near the Information Centre carpark
They usually fill up fast so, please, ONLY GARDEN WASTE, WEEDS AND FLAX. NO OTHER HOUSEHOLD RUBBISH.
Clip those hedges, pull those thistles and let’s get our area looking super for summer!
NB 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.
Best wishes,
HPRS Committee

Astronomy evening
2019-06-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Hobsonville Point Primary School, 18 De Havilland Road, Auckland
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.

LED Light workshop
2019-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Catalina Farmers Market, Catalina Bay
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.

The Art of Maori Weaving
2019-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Catalina Farmers Market, Catalina Bay
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.

Sparkle Parade!
2019-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | The Oval, Marlborough Crescent
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.
If 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.

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Enjoy 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.
The 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.
There’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.

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Wriggle & Rhyme
2019-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Summerset at Monterey Park, 1 Squadron Drive, Auckland, New Zealand
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.

Flash Memoir Writing Workshop
2019-07-03 09:30 - 12:00 | Little Creatures, 2 Boundary Road
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

Springtime at the Market
2019-08-31 - 2019-09-01 | Catalina Farmers Market, Catalina Bay
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.

Travel Festival
2019-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Summerset at Monterey Park, 1 Squadron Drive, Auckland, New Zealand
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).
It’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.

Downton Abbey movie morning
2019-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Event Cinema Albany, 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Auckland, New Zealand
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.

Inorganic rubbish collection - Book before Sep 22
2019-09-30 - 2019-10-04 | Hobsonville Point
Every area of Auckland is allocated a set week each year for an inorganic collection. Hobsonville Point’s turn is coming up.

Council 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.

You can put out:

large appliances – fridges, freezers, washing machines and ovens
small appliances – kettles, irons and vacuum cleaners
furniture – beds, couches, chairs, kitchen items and ornaments
sporting items – gym equipment, bicycles and toys
renovation 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)
outdoor items – lawnmowers, barbecues, garden tools and outdoor furniture (does not include any concrete items)
electronics – TVs, computers, phones and DVD players

There 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.

New Club for HP Women
2019-10-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Headquarters Building, Corner Marine Parade and Buckley Ave, Auckland
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.”

If 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.

Diwali breaks out on October 19
2019-10-19 17:00 - 22:30 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
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.
Called #BlingonPoint, the focus for 2019 is #DiwaliwithaDifference – Unity & Diversity.

Says 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.”
This is a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT – Gold Coin donation welcome
~ Light up your Life with Diwali fun, food and festivity
~ A colourful celebration of light, love, music and joy
This Festival of Lights will be the first big event to happen at our brand-spanking new community hall, The Sunderland Lounge.
You can enjoy:
– Delicious Indian street eats and snacks (from Indigo – $5 a plate)
– Al’s Kulfi and Falooda – delicious Indian ice cream and yum drink
– Traditional Welcome (arti n diyas)
– Live Indian music performance
– Bollywood party (music and dancing)
– Henna painting (mehendi)
– Rangoli Designs & Decorations
There 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!
The organisers would love you to share this event on your social media – using hashtags: #blingonpoint #festivaloflights #DiwaliAkl2019 #weareallconnected
And they’re thanking all our local governing bodies, Auckland Council, Hobsonville Point Residents Society, local businesses and sponsors for their support and exciting prizes.
ALL are welcome to join in the celebration, and mix ‘n’ mingle in the positive spirit of Diwali.

2019 AGM
2019-10-30 19:00 | Hobsonville Point Secondary School, 70 Hobsonville Point Rd, Auckland, 0616, New Zealand
Save the date! The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Hobsonville Point Residents Society is approaching. We had a super turnout at the last meeting and are hoping to see just as big a crowd this year in the auditorium at Hobsonville Point Secondary School. There is much to discuss, including the ongoing challenge of streetscape maintenance and how to meet everyone’s desire for neighbourhoods that look smart and tidy. See you there!

Barn Dance
2019-11-02 18:45 - 20:30 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
Hobsonville Community Trust is offering a chance to have a whole heap of fun with dancing for all ages, led by an Irish Ceilidh Band today (Saturday) at Sunderland Lounge. They will also make sure we know what to do! It’s completely FREE and there will be prizes, soft drinks and nibbles provided by Ryman Healthcare. This will be a night to remember and what a great way to get to know your neighbours. It finishes nice and early for those with young families, 6.45 to 8.30pm.
The organisers say that alcohol is fine, but remind you to consume it responsibly.

Four weeks of free drama classes for adults - Beginning Nov 4
2019-11-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Hobsonville Point Primary School, 18 De Havilland Road, Auckland
Drama teacher Pedro Ilgenfritz announced his workshops a while ago, but had to delay the series while he was expanding on his skills during a stay in Brazil. Now he’s back home and keen to get started, running four, free joyful nights of mask play on Nov 4,11,18 and 25.
This is a way to explore your creativity, meet new people and have fun in a supportive and inspiring environment. See all the details on his poster.

To reserve a spot, email pedroilgenfritz@gmail.com.

Garden clean-up weekend, Nov 9-10
2019-11-09 - 2019-11-10 | Hobsonville Point
Here’s your Springtime opportunity to clip and trim overgrown plants on your property, tackle the weeds, and dispose of them in flexible garden-waste bags located around the Point.
If you’re not sure what is yours to do, note that at the front of your house you’re responsible for tidying any planted area between your home and your side of the footpath.
Bags will be put out on Thursday, Nov 7, so you have the following weekend to get busy in.
We’re confident you’ll want to contribute to keep our neighbourhood looking its beautiful best! Read on for bin locations near you.
Sixteen bags are being distributed (three more than last time) and will be collected again when full. Please don’t overfill them, because if they’re spilling over with waste the contractors may not uplift them. There are fewer bins in newer zones because plant growth there is still immature.
Below the black stars are the Clean Up weekend bin locations on the map or the street names below to find one near you.

HP Clean Up Weekend Bin Locations

Corner Buckley Ave and de Havilland Drive
Corner Buckley Ave and Harvard St
Station St, midway along rear stretch
Corner Station St and Toheroa St
Corner Kittyhawk Way and Meteor Drive
Corner Corsair St and Harvard St
Onekiritea Road and Chaffinch St by waterpark
Corner Ponga St and Kotuku Lane
Kanuka Rd, on the curve by Kotuku Lane
Bomb Point Drive, opposite end of Tuatua Rd
Lester St, halfway along
Torea Tai Rd, close to the petanque area
Hastings St, near the Information Centre carpark
Isitt Rd, grassed area opposite No 27
Teal Way, end of the cul de sac at edge of the wide turning circle
Frances Bryers Road, opp No 27, on grass on cnr of Buckley Ave

They usually fill up fast so, please, ONLY GARDEN WASTE, WEEDS AND FLAX. NO GENERAL HOUSEHOLD RUBBISH!
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 wills love you for it because then the whole neighbourhood will retain its good looks and resale value.
Clip those hedges, pull those thistles and let’s get things looking super for summer!
