Hobsonville Point Residents Society

Jazz on the Chichester Cottage Lawn
2020-03-01 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Chichester Cottage, 192 B Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville point, Auckland 0618, 192 B Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville Point, 0618
Come celebrate the opening on Chichester Cottage on Sunday March 1 from 4pm – 8pm. We’re planning a 1930’s themed soirée so it would be great if you could dig out your clothes to match and come prepared with a BYO picnic. There’ll be Jazz by the Allana Goldsmith Band, dancing, and old school sports on the lawn.
We’d like to thank Ryman Hobsonville for kindly donating the complimentary high tea scones and other activities and Anna Byron – #TeamByron – Ray White for the beverages.
Chichester Cottage was gifted to the Hobsonville Point Residents Society from Kainga Ora and Auckland Council to use as a bookable community venue which will be open to hire from March 2. This is your opportunity to view the venue and learn a little bit more about its history.
If you’re unsure where the cottage is located, it’s 192b Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville Point, Auckland 0618, next to Bear Park Daycare and the western side of the coastal walking track.
See you there!
Team HPRS

Music in Parks: A Little Bit of Everything
2020-03-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Hobsonville Point Park, De Havilland Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
Sat 21 Mar, Hobsonville Point Park: A Little Bit of Everything
Auckland Council is bringing Music in Parks to a park near you again this summer.
Dance and sing your heart out to big anthems, indie melodies, contemporary sounds and family-friendly tunes.
From opera to jazz to rock, almost every genre is represented and will be performed at 25 free Music in Parks events across the region.
Auckland Council supports zero-waste and all Auckland Council parks are smoke-free.
In Hobsonville…
Danny McCrum and his fantastic band perform a feel-good, danceable mix of originals and covers. Their show is full of surprises, lots of energy and great musicianship.
Violet Highway is a female-fronted three-piece with a fiery blend of blues, pop and rock – think grooving bass lines, drum splashes in all the right places, dirty guitar squeals and searing vocals.
DIY alternative band Spawts showcase their sound rooted in indie rock, garage and post punk, with a live performance that explores boundless sonic tangents and lively textured guitars.
For more information and updates, head to musicinparks.co.nz.

Neighbours Day Community Cricket & Picnic
2020-03-28 14:30 - 17:00 | The Oval, Marlborough Crescent
Join us for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2020 in your backyard… a fun community picnic with a twist! A cricket match between neighbouring suburb Scott Point! Who will win the Cricket cup Hobsonville Point or Scott Point? Be there to see the battle unfold!

There’ll be bouncy castle, refreshments and fun! Try your hand at batting or bowling or just rock up to watch the action on the field.
We are also creating a teas of the world tent for drinks break. So bring a flavour if you’ve got something unique at home or just try something new. Sponsored by Ryman Healthcare.
If you are interested in being in the team please email cricket@hobsonville.org.nz Please note this event is jointly hosted by HPRS and HCT.
From 2.30pm – 4pm there will be fun for the whole family.
For more information about Neighbours Day view here http://neighboursday.org.nz
See you there!
Team HPRS

Habitat Hobsonville Launch March 29 from 9am
2020-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Chichester Cottage, 192 B Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville point, Auckland 0618, 192 B Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville Point, 0618
Head along to our Habitat Hobsonville Launch Day at Chichester Cottage from 9am – 12pm.
There will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Learn about weeds in your background.
The purpose of Habitat Hobsonville is a community volunteer group in Hobsonville Point focused on;

removing pest species
bringing back birdsong
restoring natural habitats
connecting with other groups with similar goals
engaging and informing people in the community

Values:

environment-friendly methods
community engagement
health and safety of volunteers
co-operative
respectful of tangata whenua
respectful of diversity and inclusive
passion for ecology and restoration of habitats

Any more questions email Dorian at habitathobsonville@gmail.com
More details about the launch day coming soon!

Garden Clean Up
2020-05-14 - 2020-05-18 | Hobsonville Point
Good weather is forecast for our bi-annual Hobsonville Point garden waste collection weekend. Remember to pack down your waste to leave room for your neighbours. The Flexi-bins will be dropped off tomorrow at the starred locations on the map from Thursday 14 and collected Monday 18th May.
Happy gardening!🌲🌷🌿
For exact locations head over to the website. Please note we have added two additional Flexi-bin locations.

https://www.hprs.co.nz/…/garden-waste-collection-weekend-1…/

Winterfest on the Point
2020-07-13 - 2020-07-19
After a disruptive second quarter when all of our community events went on hold, we are tickled pink to announce that Winterfest on the Point will return for a second year from July 13 to July 20, 2020 – just a week away!
UPDATED: POSTPONED the Astronomy Workshop to Sunday at 6.30pm due to weather.
Note if the weather is bad at 10am on Saturday we will postpone the Sparkle Parade to the following Saturday.
Here’s the lineup and read on below if you want to learn the detailed event planning information. Winterfest on the Point is funded by your levy and arranged with all residents in mind. Yes, you are very welcome to any of our events. Why do we produce the Winterfest? That’s easy, so we can get to know neighbours better and create a safer connected community in our beautiful Hobsonville Point. Huge thanks to all those involved volunteers and staff and our sponsors listed below. It takes a village.

DETAILED INFORMATION
To kick off the week join Shlomit at 10am for a beverage and chat with like-minded people at Chichester Cottage at Circle of Friends.
Since its school holidays why not bring the children from 1pm to the Cottage (192b Buckley Ave – next to Bear Park) and be bewildered by the mastery of a Matariki themed shadow puppet show hosted by talented new resident Ifat who’s a puppeteer.
On Tuesday it’s time to dress up in Red, White and Blue for Bastille Day and watch out for random acts of Frenchness throughout the day! Did you know that Fabric Bistro have a new wonderful French floor manager Aurelien?! Or pre order a French meal on Bastille Day by Cali Mero. Book your meal by Saturday the.naked.french.chef@gmail.com or phone 020 40825 841 for delivered French meal by Cali Mero.
On Weds
Mums, grans & little humans can gather and meet like-minded locals head along to the Winterfest Bay/Toddler session at Chichester Cottage from 10.15am in collaboration with NorthWest Toy Library and Baby Sensory. There’s also a session on Tuesday afternoon Storytime & Play at Chichester from 2pm.
Later that evening learn about the Matariki stars in the night sky during an inspiring Astronomy evening hosted once again by Chris Minto at Sunderland Lounge from 7pm on Wednesday. The telescopes will be in action after the seminar. Who doesn’t’t enjoy being a scientist?! All ages. Wear something warm. UPDATED: Postponed to Sunday 19 July at 6.30pm.
Ever believed you could write a book full of delicious words? Well perhaps you can with a little help of our friendly resident writer and sensei Lindsey Dawson. Two Writers Workshop’s will be held on Thursday 16 July at Chichester Cottage 10am and 7pm. Get in touch directly here spaces are limited if there is enough demand we could twist Lindsay’s arm for another session.
Okay, we know it’s school holidays so here’s something for the teenagers & romantics. Head to Sunderland Lounge on Friday July 17 for a free MOVIE night to watch kiwi classic “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” from 7.30pm. Directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi. BYO a beanbag/cushion (although there are plenty of chairs) and we’ll supply complimentary popcorn. Date night sorted! Even if you have seen the movie before it’s a chance to watch it again on the big screen with your mates. Click here to watch the trailer: Alcohol free event.

So that leaves Saturday 18 July for our flagship event, the Sparkle Parade!!! From 4-5pm head to Chichester Cottage with your family dressed up to glow in the dark. We recommend walking together as parking will be limited. Follow the Ray White signs to the cottage.
This is our map route from Chichester Cottage to Catalina Bay we will end up next to Fabric Bistro and Cafe. Please keep to the footpath at all times.

Our community Sparkle Parade will kick off just before sunset after 5pm. If you’ve forgotten any sparkle/LED kit not to worry James from Hobby Games has anything to do with glowing/UV lights for sale, plus at the Sparkle Parade there will be store set up outside the cottage.
If you enter inside the cottage you can hear stories from local Hobsonville Point residents like a live art display thanks to the Travelling Apple Cart.
Before we walk warm up your muscles with Fleur from Zumba, enjoy a cuppa from Anna Byron of Ray White, then quietly acknowledge our ancestors for a mihi to wish us well for the year Maori New Year at 5pm. Just before sunset we’ll walk/bike along the Coastal Walkway boardwalk and finish at Catalina Bay to the sounds of AKSamba (around 5.15pm)!!! You might recall AKSamba from Waitangi Day on the Point. Along the walkway our good natured Habitat Hobsonville volunteers will be present to guide the community to ensure we are all safe.
Chichester Cottage is next to Bear Park 192b Buckley Ave. Bring torches, cameras, something warm, gold coins, snacks, raincoat (if dodgy weather) and consider leaving your car at home or hop on the bus that leaves every 15 mins down Hobsonville Road. If it’s raining at 10am on Saturday morning we will postpone our event to the next Saturdayand notify everyone.
Dinner is sorted for the evening, you can select one of our restaurants or head to the Auckland Food Collective pop up market in conjunction with Catalina Food Market.
You can also discover a teacup amusement ride, and on the main stage a line up of talented local artists performing on our stage from the G-strings, a Disney style solo artist Jess, prizes, Neon Circus will return with glowing stilt walkers, the esteemedRNZAF Airforce Band and covers band The Reasoneers and so much more!

If you are not the type to sleep in on a Sunday then end the week on a high note with nourishing and health conscious conversations about how to nurture your body better at Chichester Cottage for a Pink Ribbon breakfast from 10am. If you have a story to tell we would love to hear it.At the event we aim raise $500 for the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand and donations can be made directly via the link below. Please register your interest to attend our breakfast with Shlomit or Kathleen and make a donation to the cause directly here to Breast Foundation NZ
So that’s it….These events are brought to you by Hobsonville Point Residents Society so we can live in a better safer connected community.
Huge thanks in advance to the humble team of people helping behind the scenes and our hearty sponsors Ray White, HCT, Ryman, House of Travel and Hobby Games, NorthWest Toy Library, Habitat Hobsonville, event producer Zillionstars, plus social media guru team of Dee and Amar.
Finally… now that July is upon us we welcome you to dress your house up in sparkling decorations and forget about winter. We will give away a $100 voucher for the the best dressed house in Hobsonville Point. Sparkle up your Winter on the Point at home.
Please note if it rains we will postpone the Sparkle Parade to the following weekend and notify the community at 10am on Saturday 18 September.
Christine, Amar & Dee
on behalf of the HPRS Committee

Film & Book Festival
2020-08-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand

Expressions of Interest for HPRS Committee
2020-08-08 10:30 - 12:30
Are you an aspiring committee member, a Hobsonville Point resident, and have 5 hours per month to dedicate to community projects on behalf of the Hobsonville Point Residents Society?

Please join us the current HPRS Committee at Chichester Cottage for a chat and beverage on Saturday 8 August from 10.30 – 1pm.

Drop in to introduce yourselves to one or more of our committee members and learn more about what it takes to become a board member.

The AGM is fast approaching so we’d like to talk to interested community members.
Team HPRS

HPRS AGM - Thursday 07 October 2020 at 7:00pm
2020-10-07 19:00 - 20:30
Please join us for the HPRS AGM
Online view here (details coming)
HPRS AGM
Thursday October 07 at 7pm online
Head to our news article to learn more details about the AGM.
There is much to discuss – see you online!

Chichester Cottage Open Day - Meet the Committee
2021-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Chichester Cottage, 192 B Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville point, Auckland 0618, 192 B Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville Point, 0618
The HPRS Committee welcomes Hobsonville Point residents to come along and meet committee members, ask questions and have a cuppa.

Enviro day at Hobsonvile Point
2021-03-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Bomb Point/Te Onekiritea Park, Bom Park, Catalina Bay Drive, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0616, New Zealand
Kaipātiki Project is an environmental organisation that run the community nursery at Hobsonville Pointon Bomb Point Drive.
They are opening their ‘green doors’ to the community and will run an Enviro Day on 20 March, 9am – 1pm. This is a great opportunity for the neighbourhood to see what they do, join free workshops on composting, weaving, learning about native plants and how to grow your veges.

Meet the Committee - Chichester Cottage
2021-03-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Chichester Cottage, 192 B Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville point, Auckland 0618, 192 B Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville Point, 0618
An event for the residents of Hobsonville Point to come along and meet committee members of the Hobsonville Point Residents Society and find out more about what we do and ask any questions. It is also a opportunity to have a look around Chichester Cottage and find out more about this unique little piece of history on the point.
Chichester Cottage poster

Bokashi and Composting talk
2021-04-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Engine Bay Nursery, Bomb Point, Bomb point Drive, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, New Zealand
Bokashi and Composting Talk
An introduction to composting with Bokashi and general composting. Come and discover how easy it is!
You will find the Engine Bay Nursery along the Coastal Walkway on the corner of Bomb Point Drive and Mollusc Road

Family Fun Day
2021-05-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
This Saturday 8 May from 11am – 1pm is the Hobsonville Point Family Fun Day – there’s over 20 groups involved providing a huge range of activities & performances + a free sausage sizzle (thanks Classic Builders!) and free coffee (thanks Ray White!).
Come and meet many of the groups that are active in the Headquarters & Sunderland Lounge and see what you might be missing out on!
https://fb.me/e/3ugSNIbre
(postponement day in event of wet weather or lockdown is Sat 15 May)

Hobsonville Point Secondary School Communication
2021-05-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Hobsonville Point Secondary School, 70 Hobsonville Point Rd, Auckland, 0616, New Zealand
Our community event is happening this Wednesday 26th May from 3-7pm at Hobsonville Point Secondary School!
We have a range of awesome interactive activities, from sports games, to face painting, art installations to a bouncy castle, plant swap, live entertainment, and much more!
Plus the following delicious food trucks:
Double Dutch Fries
Noodle Chick
Akemi’s Goyza
Jo Bro’s Burgers
Lalele Organic Gelato
Brooklyn Hotdogs
And our very own Kawhe on Point!
Hope to see you there!!
Please see site map below:

HPRS Mid Year General Meeting
2021-06-16 19:00 - 20:30
A mid-year general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 16 June 2021 from 7:00 PM till 8:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the Auditorium of Hobsonville Point Secondary School (HPSS).

Following agenda items will be discussed or updated to the residents.

Wasp Hanger / Square Update
Body Corporate Tender
Overdue Levies
Survey Results Feedback
General Discussion/Questions

In case of any queries please contact on hobsonvillepoint@crockers.co.nz

Hobsonville Point newcomers event
2021-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
The Hobsonville Point Newcomers Evening is coming up on Friday 25 June, hosted by Hobsonville Community Trust. This is always a great evening of meeting other new residents and getting to know what’s happening in this community and how you can get involved. Includes free refreshments and nibbles. The evening is facilitated across 2 hours from 7pm – 9pm. Adults only though sorry.
Make sure you register now so you don’t miss out. NB: This time it is open to anyone that has arrived since the beginning of 2020 as Covid-19 caused us to cancel last year’s event.

This is for those that live in the general Hobsonville Point area including the residents that are located in the new blocks between Squadron Drive and Joshua Carder Drive.
To register: http://www.hobsonville.org.nz/newcomers
Also on Facebook

Mums and bubs market
2021-07-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
It’s that time again! The next Hobsonville Mums, Bubs & Family MarketHobsonville Mums, Bubs & Family Market is on 3rd July and we can’t wait to see you there!
Quality Secondhand – Maternity, Clothing, Accessories, Toys, Books, Feeding, Sleeping, Travel & More!

FREE ENTRY, cash event (some Stalls accept bank transfer)
25+ stalls of quality second hand baby, childrens, maternity and family items!
The Nest Collective donation drop off zone
FREE sessions with Tania from Baby Sensory
Car seat checks by Carla from Safe ‘n Snug
Great coffee from The Smiley Cup
Zumba passes from Zumba with Fleur

Matariki at the Point
2021-07-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
Everybody Sings Hobsonville and Waitākere
Directed by Kate Bell & Steven Rapana
With Special guests Uke N Sing
Directed by Max Maxwell
Ticket:
$20 Adults
$15 Unwaged
$10 Children under 10
Tickets from www.everybodysings.co.nz

July Weeding Bees organised by Habitat Hobsonville
2021-07-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Engine Bay Nursery, Bomb Point, Bomb point Drive, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, New Zealand
To contact, or for more information please visit: https://m.facebook.com/habitathobsonville/

HPRS Mid-Winter Colouring Competiton
2021-07-17 08:00 - 17:00
HPRS COMPETITION TIME
As we enter into Mid-Winter on the Point, we want to celebrate our amazing community with a HPRS Colouring colouring competition.
Connecting with our local nature can uplift your wairua/spirit and promote wellbeing, so with this activity, we encourage you to dress up warm and get outdoors to connect with some of our much loved local attractions.
What to do:
Download and print a copy of your chosen colouring competition. The 5 images can also be downloaded below.
Head outside into the community and draw and colour in everything you see.
Scan or snap a picture of your entry and email it with the subject line ‘HPRS Colouring Competition Entry’ to hprsadmin@hprs.co.nz
The colouring competition is open to anyone who likes to draw and use their imagination.
Age groups:

5 years and under
6–9 years
10 and above

The three lucky winners from each age group will win an amazing mystery prize. Entries close 17 July 2021 and winners will be notified by email.

Mid Winter on the Point
2021-07-17 16:30 - 20:30
Silent Disco
Who is excited to dance the night away in pure silence?
Let’s lose our inhibitions and dance like nobody’s watching.
Papaya Stories and HPRS Committee bring you our Mid-Winter Glow-in-the-Dark Silent Disco.
Start at Chichester Cottage
17th July 2021 – 6.00pm
#silentdisco #hobsonvillepoint #midwinter #pointlife #hprs

HPRS Committee are pleased to announce that we will be a key event supporter of the Mid-Winter Food Truck Night @ Catalina Bay which is being brought to us again by the team at the Food Truck Collective
This year is set to eclipse the amazing event in 2020 and with the Mid-Winter Glow in the Dark Silent Disco taking place at the Chichester Cottage, we are set for another fantastic Mid-Winter on the Point.
Saturday, 17 July 2021 From 16:30 to 20:30.

July Weeding Bees organised by Habitat Hobsonville
2021-07-18 09:00 - 23:30 | The Oval, Marlborough Crescent
Sunday 18th July, 9am – 11:30 @ Launch Bay near The Oval, start at the log play area
To contact, or for more information please visit: https://m.facebook.com/habitathobsonville/

Hobsonville Second Hand Market
2021-08-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
Next market date for your diary is the generic second hand market! It’s for everything else – heaps of good bargains for adult clothing and accessories, homewares, kitchenware, small electrical etc. Think indoor garage sale collective and you won’t be far wrong.
Link for the event to follow along for all the info and sneak peeks is here. See you there!

Hobsonville Arts, Crafts & Handmade Market
2021-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
Are you an artist, crafter or maker?
I am planning another Hobsonville Arts, Crafts & Handmade Market at the Sunderland Lounge on 11th September. If you’d be keen to be a stallholder please drop me a message and I can add you to the list for communications. I will be coming out with stallholder information / bookings in early July.
If you want to see how the last one looked, check out the last event here.

NZ Mountain Film festival
2021-09-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
Tickets are now available for the NZ Mountain Film Festival – coming to Hobsonville on Fri 10 Sept, hosted by Hobsonville Community Trust.
Featuring 6 incredible award winning short films, this event sold out last year well in advance of the night so get your tickets reserved now before they’re gone!
Just $10pp if you get them early!

Hobsonville Mums & Bubs Market
2021-10-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Sunderland Lounge, Cinema Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland, 0618, New Zealand
FREE ENTRY! The next Hobsonville Mums Bubs & Family Market is Saturday October 16th, 10am-12.30pm, Sunderland Lounge, 27 Hudson Bay Road, Hobsonville Point.

25+ stallholders selling preloved baby, toddler, children’s & family items up to 10 years of age. If you need it – they probably have it. From their family to yours to be re-loved.
Drop off area for The Nest Collective Auckland. Donate new or excellent condition baby items to be used in baby boxes for families who need them. No soft toys and no battery operated items for hygiene and safety.
Free taster sessions with the lovely Tania from Baby Sensory!
Carla from Safe ‘n Snug is doing a pull in and check service for car seats.
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Hobsonville Point Garden Ramble
2021-11-13 10:00 - 16:00
Photo by Dianne Davern
Please note this popular bi-annual event in your diary. Don’t miss it. There won’t be another one until 2023.
A unique opportunity to stroll through a lovely selection of local gardens – some brand new and some more established. You can chat with the owners, take photos and go home with great ideas for your own garden. On site will be some visiting experts and trades people who are all happy to share their expertise.
Expressions of interest are very welcome from potential garden owners who may consider offering their garden for the ramble. Or maybe you have a neighbour with a particularly special garden that needs to be seen. Let us know. We are very happy to have a chat with anyone who is interested and would at least like to find out more. Please email: gardeninghp@gmail.com

Halloween Market
2022-10-30 08:30 - 14:00 | Catalina Farmers Market, Catalina Bay
Spend Halloween with us at the Catalina Bay Farmers Market. We’ll have live music, face painters, food trucks, fantastic boutique stalls and a Halloween Parade for the kiddies. Don’t forget to dress to impress, as we’ll be handing out spot prizes on the day for our favourite costumes!

Hobsonville Point Garden Ramble
2022-11-12 10:00 - 16:00
The popular bi-annual Hobsonville Point Garden Ramble had to be cancelled in 2021 due to the pandemic. Be sure to note the new date in your diary. You’ll be able to wander from garden to garden at your leisure, chatting to owners and picking up some great ideas. Early November a flyer with addresses and full details will be available for interested residents
Enquiries to: gardeninghp@gmail.com
