BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hobsonville Point Residents Society - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hobsonville Point Residents Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hobsonville Point Residents Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20180331T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20180929T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20190406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20190928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210910T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210706T045248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T045248Z UID:3792-1631268000-1631278800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Hobsonville Arts\, Crafts & Handmade Market DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist\, crafter or maker? \nI 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. \nIf you want to see how the last one looked\, check out the last event here. URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/hobsonville-arts-crafts-handmade-market/ LOCATION:Sunderland Lounge\, Cinema Road\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 0618\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/market-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210814T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210814T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210706T044906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T044906Z UID:3788-1628935200-1628944200@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Hobsonville Second Hand Market DESCRIPTION: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. \nLink for the event to follow along for all the info and sneak peeks is here. See you there! URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/hobsonville-second-hand-market/ LOCATION:Sunderland Lounge\, Cinema Road\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 0618\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210718T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210718T233000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210701T032326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T032326Z UID:3761-1626598800-1626651000@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:July Weeding Bees organised by Habitat Hobsonville DESCRIPTION:Sunday 18th July\, 9am – 11:30 @  Launch Bay near The Oval\, start at the log play area\nTo contact\, or for more information please visit: https://m.facebook.com/habitathobsonville/ URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/july-weeding-bees-organised-by-habitat-hobsonville-2/ LOCATION:The Oval\, Marlborough Crescent ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Habitat-Hobsonville-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210717T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210717T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210706T042227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T042841Z UID:3772-1626539400-1626553800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Mid Winter on the Point DESCRIPTION:Silent Disco\nWho is excited to dance the night away in pure silence? \nLet’s lose our inhibitions and dance like nobody’s watching. \nPapaya Stories and HPRS Committee bring you our Mid-Winter Glow-in-the-Dark Silent Disco. \nStart at Chichester Cottage\n17th July 2021 – 6.00pm \n#silentdisco #hobsonvillepoint #midwinter #pointlife #hprs \n \nHPRS 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 \nThis 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. \nSaturday\, 17 July 2021 From 16:30 to 20:30. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/mid-winter-on-the-point/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Silent-Disco.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210717T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210623T020003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T020042Z UID:3736-1626508800-1626541200@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:HPRS Mid-Winter Colouring Competiton DESCRIPTION:HPRS COMPETITION TIME\nAs we enter into Mid-Winter on the Point\, we want to celebrate our amazing community with a HPRS Colouring colouring competition. \nConnecting 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. \nWhat to do:\nDownload and print a copy of your chosen colouring competition. The 5 images can also be downloaded below. \nHead outside into the community and draw and colour in everything you see. \nScan or snap a picture of your entry and email it with the subject line ‘HPRS Colouring Competition Entry’ to hprsadmin@hprs.co.nz \nThe colouring competition is open to anyone who likes to draw and use their imagination. \nAge groups:\n\n5 years and under\n6–9 years\n10 and above\n\nThe 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. URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/hprs-mid-winter-colouring-competiton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210704T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210704T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210701T031957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T031957Z UID:3760-1625389200-1625398200@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:July Weeding Bees organised by Habitat Hobsonville DESCRIPTION:To contact\, or for more information please visit: https://m.facebook.com/habitathobsonville/ URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/july-weeding-bees-organised-by-habitat-hobsonville/ LOCATION:Engine Bay Nursery\, Bomb Point\, Bomb point Drive\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Habitat-Hobsonville-weeding-event-4th-July-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210703T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210703T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210614T205406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T205459Z UID:3709-1625324400-1625331600@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Matariki at the Point DESCRIPTION:Everybody Sings Hobsonville and Waitākere\nDirected by Kate Bell & Steven Rapana\nWith Special guests Uke N Sing\nDirected by Max Maxwell \nTicket:\n$20 Adults\n$15 Unwaged\n$10 Children under 10 \nTickets from www.everybodysings.co.nz URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/matariki-at-the-point/ LOCATION:Sunderland Lounge\, Cinema Road\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 0618\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Matariki-At-the-Point.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210703T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210703T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210614T210324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T210653Z UID:3712-1625306400-1625315400@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Mums and bubs market DESCRIPTION: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! \nQuality Secondhand – Maternity\, Clothing\, Accessories\, Toys\, Books\, Feeding\, Sleeping\, Travel & More! \n\nFREE ENTRY\, cash event (some Stalls accept bank transfer)\n25+ stalls of quality second hand baby\, childrens\, maternity and family items!\nThe Nest Collective donation drop off zone\nFREE sessions with Tania from Baby Sensory\nCar seat checks by Carla from Safe ‘n Snug\nGreat coffee from The Smiley Cup\nZumba passes from Zumba with Fleur URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/mums-and-bubs-market/ LOCATION:Sunderland Lounge\, Cinema Road\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 0618\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mums-and-bubs-market-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210625T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210625T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210525T205613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T205722Z UID:3685-1624647600-1624654800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Hobsonville Point newcomers event DESCRIPTION: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. \nMake 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. \n\nThis 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. \nTo register: http://www.hobsonville.org.nz/newcomers\nAlso on Facebook URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/hobsonville-point-newcomers-event/ LOCATION:Sunderland Lounge\, Cinema Road\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 0618\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HP-Newcomers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210616T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210616T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210604T024641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T024641Z UID:3696-1623870000-1623875400@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:HPRS Mid Year General Meeting DESCRIPTION: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).\n\nFollowing agenda items will be discussed or updated to the residents.\n\nWasp Hanger / Square Update\nBody Corporate Tender\nOverdue Levies\nSurvey Results Feedback\nGeneral Discussion/Questions\n\nIn case of any queries please contact on hobsonvillepoint@crockers.co.nz URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/hprs-mid-year-general-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Hobsonville.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210526T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210525T205401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T205401Z UID:3681-1622041200-1622055600@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Hobsonville Point Secondary School Communication DESCRIPTION:Our community event is happening this Wednesday 26th May from 3-7pm at Hobsonville Point Secondary School! \nWe 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! \nPlus the following delicious food trucks: \nDouble Dutch Fries\nNoodle Chick\nAkemi’s Goyza\nJo Bro’s Burgers\nLalele Organic Gelato\nBrooklyn Hotdogs\nAnd our very own Kawhe on Point! \nHope to see you there!! \nPlease see site map below: URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/hobsonville-point-secondary-school-communication/ LOCATION:Hobsonville Point Secondary School\, 70 Hobsonville Point Rd\, Auckland\, 0616\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/6b5e80_f7980771d04342029c9d2ff9bec418e8mv2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210508T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210506T225218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T225426Z UID:3666-1620471600-1620478800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION: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!).\nCome and meet many of the groups that are active in the Headquarters & Sunderland Lounge and see what you might be missing out on!\nhttps://fb.me/e/3ugSNIbre\n(postponement day in event of wet weather or lockdown is Sat 15 May) URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/family-fun-day/ LOCATION:Sunderland Lounge\, Cinema Road\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 0618\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Family-Fun-day.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsonville Community Trust":MAILTO:gavin@hobsonville.org.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210410T140000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210410T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210406T034121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T091702Z UID:3600-1618063200-1618068600@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Bokashi and Composting talk DESCRIPTION:Bokashi and Composting Talk \nAn introduction to composting with Bokashi and general composting. Come and discover how easy it is! \nYou will find the Engine Bay Nursery along the Coastal Walkway on the corner of Bomb Point Drive and Mollusc Road URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/3600/ LOCATION:Engine Bay Nursery\, Bomb Point\, Bomb point Drive\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210328T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210311T213552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T211210Z UID:3573-1616922000-1616932800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Meet the Committee - Chichester Cottage DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n \nAn 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. \nChichester Cottage poster URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/3573/ LOCATION:Chichester Cottage\, 192 B Buckley Avenue\, Hobsonville point\, Auckland 0618\, 192 B Buckley Avenue\, Hobsonville Point\, 0618 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210320T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210311T213100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T213100Z UID:3569-1616230800-1616245200@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Enviro day at Hobsonvile Point DESCRIPTION:Kaipātiki Project is an environmental organisation that run the community nursery at Hobsonville Pointon Bomb Point Drive.\nThey 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. URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/enviro-day-at-hobsonvile-point/ LOCATION:Bomb Point/Te Onekiritea Park\, Bom Park\, Catalina Bay Drive\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 0616\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210228T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20210225T235546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T235546Z UID:3544-1614502800-1614513600@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Chichester Cottage Open Day - Meet the Committee DESCRIPTION:  \nThe HPRS Committee welcomes Hobsonville Point residents to come along and meet committee members\, ask questions and have a cuppa. URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/chichester-cottage-open-day-meet-the-committee/ LOCATION:Chichester Cottage\, 192 B Buckley Avenue\, Hobsonville point\, Auckland 0618\, 192 B Buckley Avenue\, Hobsonville Point\, 0618 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201007T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201007T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200928T060224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T184733Z UID:3362-1602097200-1602102600@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:HPRS AGM - Thursday 07 October 2020 at 7:00pm DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the HPRS AGM \nOnline view here (details coming) \nHPRS AGM \nThursday October 07 at 7pm online \nHead to our news article to learn more details about the AGM. \nThere is much to discuss – see you online! URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/hprs-agm-thursday-01-october-2020-at-700pm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HPRS-AGM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200808T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200808T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200727T122627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T110753Z UID:3208-1596882600-1596889800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Expressions of Interest for HPRS Committee DESCRIPTION: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?\n\nPlease join us the current HPRS Committee at Chichester Cottage for a chat and beverage on Saturday 8 August from 10.30 – 1pm.\n\nDrop in to introduce yourselves to one or more of our committee members and learn more about what it takes to become a board member.\n\nThe AGM is fast approaching so we’d like to talk to interested community members.\nTeam HPRS URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/expressions-of-interest-for-hprs-committee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200801T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200801T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200730T103747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T103850Z UID:3217-1596306600-1596313800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Film & Book Festival DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/film-book-festival/ LOCATION:Sunderland Lounge\, Cinema Road\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 0618\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200720 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200614T130334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T114223Z UID:3133-1594598400-1595203199@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Winterfest on the Point DESCRIPTION: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! \nUPDATED: POSTPONED the Astronomy Workshop to Sunday at 6.30pm due to weather. \nNote if the weather is bad at 10am on Saturday we will postpone the Sparkle Parade to the following Saturday. \nHere’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. \n \nDETAILED INFORMATION\nTo kick off the week join Shlomit at 10am for a beverage and chat with like-minded people at Chichester Cottage at Circle of Friends. \nSince 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. \nOn 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. \nOn Weds\nMums\, 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. \nLater 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. \nEver 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. \nOkay\, 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.\n \nSo 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.\nThis 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.\n\nOur 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. \nIf 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. \nBefore 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. \nChichester 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. \nDinner 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.\nYou 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! \n \nIf 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 \nSo that’s it….These events are brought to you by Hobsonville Point Residents Society so we can live in a better safer connected community. \nHuge 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. \nFinally… 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. \nPlease note if it rains we will postpone the Sparkle Parade to the following weekend and notify the community at 10am on Saturday 18 September. \nChristine\, Amar & Dee\non behalf of the HPRS Committee \n \n  URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/winterfest-on-the-point/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/July-13-19-2020.png ORGANIZER;CN="zillionstars":MAILTO:zillionstars@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200519 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200513T004356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T004356Z UID:3083-1589414400-1589846399@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Garden Clean Up DESCRIPTION: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. \nHappy gardening!🌲🌷🌿 \nFor exact locations head over to the website. Please note we have added two additional Flexi-bin locations. \n\nhttps://www.hprs.co.nz/…/garden-waste-collection-weekend-1…/ URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/garden-clean-up/ LOCATION:Hobsonville Point ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HP-Clean-Up-Day-Rubbish-Locations-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200329T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200309T231756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T232042Z UID:2844-1585472400-1585483200@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Habitat Hobsonville Launch March 29 from 9am DESCRIPTION:Head along to our Habitat Hobsonville Launch Day at Chichester Cottage from 9am – 12pm. \nThere will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. \nLearn about weeds in your background. \nThe purpose of Habitat Hobsonville is a community volunteer group in Hobsonville Point focused on; \n\nremoving pest species\nbringing back birdsong\nrestoring natural habitats\nconnecting with other groups with similar goals\nengaging and informing people in the community\n\nValues: \n\nenvironment-friendly methods\ncommunity engagement\nhealth and safety of volunteers\nco-operative\nrespectful of tangata whenua\nrespectful of diversity and inclusive\npassion for ecology and restoration of habitats\n\nAny more questions email Dorian at habitathobsonville@gmail.com \nMore details about the launch day coming soon! URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/habitat-hobsonville-launch-march-29-from-9am/ LOCATION:Chichester Cottage\, 192 B Buckley Avenue\, Hobsonville point\, Auckland 0618\, 192 B Buckley Avenue\, Hobsonville Point\, 0618 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Habitat-Hobsonville-Launch.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Glover":MAILTO:zillionstars@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200328T143000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200216T231151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T233650Z UID:2730-1585405800-1585414800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Neighbours Day Community Cricket & Picnic DESCRIPTION: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! \n \nThere’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. \nWe 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. \nIf 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. \nFrom 2.30pm – 4pm there will be fun for the whole family. \nFor more information about Neighbours Day view here http://neighboursday.org.nz \nSee you there! \nTeam HPRS \n  \n  URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/neighbours-day-community-cricket-match-picnic-point-on-point/ LOCATION:The Oval\, Marlborough Crescent ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Neighbours-Day-Scott-Point-vs-Hobsonville-Point-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Glover":MAILTO:zillionstars@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200321T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200116T233436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T234535Z UID:2630-1584795600-1584810000@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Music in Parks: A Little Bit of Everything DESCRIPTION:Sat 21 Mar\, Hobsonville Point Park: A Little Bit of Everything \nAuckland Council is bringing Music in Parks to a park near you again this summer. \nDance and sing your heart out to big anthems\, indie melodies\, contemporary sounds and family-friendly tunes. \nFrom opera to jazz to rock\, almost every genre is represented and will be performed at 25 free Music in Parks events across the region. \nAuckland Council supports zero-waste and all Auckland Council parks are smoke-free. \nIn Hobsonville… \nDanny 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.\nViolet 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.\nDIY 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. \nFor more information and updates\, head to musicinparks.co.nz. URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/music-in-parks-a-little-big-of-everything/ LOCATION:Hobsonville Point Park\, De Havilland Rd\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Music-in-Parks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200301T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200301T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200216T021731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T223343Z UID:2715-1583078400-1583092800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Jazz on the Chichester Cottage Lawn DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’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. \nChichester 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. \nIf 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. \nSee you there!\nTeam HPRS URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/jazz-on-the-chichester-cottage-lawn/ LOCATION:Chichester Cottage\, 192 B Buckley Avenue\, Hobsonville point\, Auckland 0618\, 192 B Buckley Avenue\, Hobsonville Point\, 0618 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Jazz-on-Chichester-Cottage-Lawn.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Glover":MAILTO:zillionstars@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200206T143000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200206T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200120T234341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T090256Z UID:2645-1580999400-1581006600@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Waitangi Day On the Point DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Waitangi Day at Rifle Range Hobsonville Point from 2pm – 5pm on Thursday 6 February 2020. \nBring your own picnic or enjoy one of our vendors food & beverages. There’s Noodle Chick\, Ice cream\, Coffee and Crockers will be providing fresh fruit\, chowder and Maori bread. \nThere’ll be games and entertainment from the following bands: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00\nG-strings Kiwi Music\n\n\n14:30\nLes Noda from Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara – kaumātua\n\n\n14:35\nResponse Haare\n\n\n14:40\nHPRS Chairperson Max Hardy official welcome\n\n\n14:45\nHobsonville Point Primary School\n\n\n14:30\nG-strings Kiwi Music\n\n\n15:15\nAKSamba – kind of like stomp\n\n\n15:45\nDance Studio -Dance Pointe ballet\n\n\n16:15\nG Strings – Classic sing a long kiwi tunes\n\n\n17:00\nENDS\n\n\n\nIf you are a community group and would like to be involved please get in touch zillionstars@gmail.com \nSee you there! URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/waitangi-day-on-the-point/ LOCATION:Rifle Range\, Bomb Point Drive\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Waitangi-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Glover":MAILTO:zillionstars@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200117T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200116T234127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T234213Z UID:2635-1579248000-1579280400@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:SummerFun on the Point II at Catalina Waterpark DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second SummerFun event of summer at Catalina Waterpark. \nThis time held this Sunday January 19 it will hopefully be a warm afternoon from 2- 4pm so you can join us for a casual community BBQ & shared picnic. \nHilton Brown Swimming have kindly donated a month’s free swimming lessons plus goggles and swimming cap. \nPlease remember to be sun smart\, bring togs if you plan to use the waterpark\, and a picnic blanket. \nThis time our theme is water safety – thanks Hilton Brown for helping out! \nLocation: https://goo.gl/maps/ka6BAgPYMAsYCTwa9 \n\nSee you there!\nHPRS Committee URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/summerfun-on-the-point-ii-at-catalina-waterpark/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Catalina-Waterpark-Facebook-Event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200115T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20200114T221200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T221635Z UID:2617-1579075200-1579107600@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:SummerFun II Catalina WaterPark DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second SummerFun event of summer at Catalina Waterpark. \nThis time held on Sunday January 19 it will hopefully be a warm afternoon from 2- 4pm so you can join us for a casual community BBQ & shared picnic. \nPlease remember to be sun smart\, bring togs if you plan to use the waterpark\, and a picnic blanket. \nThis time our theme is water safety. \nSee you there!\nHPRS Committee URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/summerfun-ii-catalina-waterpark/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Catalina-Waterpark-Facebook-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200109T140000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20191229T095533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200105T093540Z UID:2592-1578578400-1578585600@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Harrier Point Park Slide & Picnic DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nature themed event to kick off 2020 and take a slide down the Pied Shag Bird and shared picnic at Harrier Point Park on Thursday January 9 from 2 – 4pm. \n \nThis is a great opportunity to re-group after the festive celebrations to meet and connect with locals. Starting from 2pm please bring a plate for a shared community picnic and your picnic blanket. We’ll have fruit\, there’ll be books hanging from the trees\, create your own rock art\, and music to enjoy. \nIf you are going on the slide it’s 10metres high so adults will need to accompany younger kids down the slide\, and please don’t wear white. The nearest toilet is at Catalina Bay. \nBecome a Kiwi Conservation Reporter at our event and become inspired by your time at the park. Write a story (or draw) then submit it to Forest & Bird. See here for more details. https://kcc.org.nz/kcc-reporters/  \nOR even better start talking with your neighbours about how we could collaborate on the Earthshot prize. https://time.com/5757709/prince-william-earthshot-prize/ \nThis event is produced by HPRS Committee and free for all residents to enjoy. \nHarrier Point Park is located at the bottom of Launch Road. Head up the steps either by Bomb Point Park entrance or on Launch Road. URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/harrier-point-park-slide-picnic/ LOCATION:Harrier Point Park\, Launch Road\, Hobsonville Point\, Auckland\, 6018 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pied.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Glover":MAILTO:zillionstars@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191209T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20191209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T002544 CREATED:20191202T072232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T104524Z UID:2522-1575885600-1575892800@www.hprs.co.nz SUMMARY:Probus Club is coming to Hobsonville Point DESCRIPTION:Probus Club is starting in Hobsonville Point and the surrounding areas on 9 December.\n\nWhat is Probus? It’s for retired people to join with other like minded people and do many different things together.  We are planning lots of fun and different activities for the New Year.\n\nBecome a foundation member at this meeting\, or join us for the first Probus Club meeting in February 2020.\n\nThe joining fee will be $15 + $10 subs till the end of the financial year\, a total of $25.\n\nFun\, friendship and fellowship\, non fundraising.\n\nLocated a HQ – Headquarters Building\, Buckley Ave\, Hobsonville Point.\n\nFor further details please contact Pauline Reid paulinescottreid@outlook.com URL:https://www.hprs.co.nz/event/probus-club-is-coming-to-hobsonville-point/ LOCATION:Headquarters Building\, Corner Marine Parade and Buckley Ave\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hprs.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/probus.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Reid":MAILTO:paulinescottreid@outlook.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR