Local elections webinar

Auckland Council is running a free online webinar for anyone considering standing in this year’s local elections. It’s from 4.30pm to 7pm on Wednesday, April 30. Potential candidates are invited to take part in the online information session. Elected candidates will be taking on critical leadership roles for the large and diverse Auckland region. They’ll guide and make decisions on how best to allocate resources and drive value for money for ratepayers and residents. For more information, email elections@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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After a very difficult few months the Barn is trading again! We are at 474 Pakuranga Road and our next regular sale will be on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 8am. There are amazing goods of all kinds at fantastic prices, so come and grab a bargain. We have also decided to hold extra ‘rummage’ sales, so any time you see our big new SALE flag out, we would love to see you.

Hidden Treasure and Resistance presentation

May 6, 10.30am-11.30am. Discover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world as part of New Zealand Archaeology Week. Museum entry is by donation. Booking is not required unless you’re a group (small fee applies). Polish Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Howick. Ph 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com.

Zonta Club meeting

The Zonta Club of East Auckland invites you to its May 6 meeting to hear Stewart Littlejohn talk about his recent Habitat build in Biratnagar close to the Indian border where women are happy to see their name on the property titles. He’ll speak about the significance of women being recognised. Join us at the Howick Club, Botany Road, on May 6 at 6pm. For further information, email: eastauckland@zonta.co.nz.

Family craft workshop

May 11, 2pm-4pm. Discover Hidden Treasures – family craft workshop. Learn about an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor as part of New Zealand Archaeology Week. Then construct your own craft treasures to take home. Age five to adult. $10 per person. Groups can book their own time. Polish Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Howick, Auckland. Ph 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com.

U3A Howick
Mark McNeill, documentary filmmaker, is the guest speaker at the next U3A Howick meeting on Monday, May 12. The meeting starts at 9.30am at Howick Bowling Club. Mark McNeill has produced over 100 hours of documentary film including Dark Tourist, Why Are We Fat?, Predict My Future, The Hard Stuff, Why We Buy and most recently Polk: The Trial of Philip Polkinghorne. Guests are welcome. U3A provides ongoing education for retired and semi-retired people.