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Pencil the following dates into your diary
If you’d like an event listed in What’s Happening, please email or telephone the Council’s Customer Service Centre on 295 1300. Events are listed at the Council’s discretion. All events were correct at the time and the Council takes no responsibility for any event changes. March | April | May | June | July | August | September
1-31 March Festival of Sailing Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum Between 1-31 March 2010, Papakura district residents can visit the museum galleries and see Blue Water Black Magic – A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake for just $5 per adult, with free admission for accompanying children aged 14 years or under. Papakura district residents only need to bring proof of address to take advantage of the admission offer, which does not include Voyager Live heritage vessel experiences.
For further details,
telephone: 373 0804 Tuesday 2 March Buckle Me In - Child Seat Clinic Buckle Me In is a free child seat clinic run in association with Police, Plunket, WINZ, Safer Seatbelts, The Baby Factory, Safe2Go and the Papakura District Council Make sure your child's seat is installed correctly! Technicians will be on site to install car seats correctly, free of charge. There will also be loads of free information packs to give away on the day and a number of staff from all the organisations to answer any questions you have. When: 10.00am -1.00pm Cost: Free
Contact: Donna
Dick 295 2341 or
email Thursday 4 March Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business Speaker: Bill Ralston Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura When: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $17 per person Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Saturday 6 March Children's Day - Papakura Celebrate our children! Sports, games, music and more! Venue: Edmund Hillary School, Hunua Rd, Papakura When: 10.00am-2.00pm Cost: Free
Contact: Tony Tumai 0272 180
564 or
email Sunday 7 March Sounds at Sunset - Concert 2
Blues with a Twist - enjoy the laid back blues of Hammond Gamble
followed by Venue: Central Park, Papakura When: 5.30pm -7.00pm Cost: Free
Contact: Ali
Bain 295 2337 or
email Thursday 11 March Introduction to Sustainability Far from being a fad, the shift towards sustainability is gathering momentum at a rate that is catching many businesses unaware. Research shows that sustainable practices in business are increasingly expected by your clients and customers. Requests for Proposals are seeking more and more information about what you're doing for the environment, and new regulations are continually imposing greater costs on activities that have environmental impacts. This seminar will give you the opportunity to sign up to a subsidised environmental programme, and hear how by taking action, you can reduce costs, improve your competitiveness in the market, and enhance your reputation as a responsible business that is in tune with the times. When: 4pm - 7pm Venue: Auckland Town Hall Cost: FREE (and FREE parking if you park in Civic car park and bring your parking ticket with you)
Tuesday 16 March Papakura Cycle Carnival Kids, learn how to be safe on your bike and enjoy carnival fun at the same time Venue: Ray Small Park, Papakura When: 3.00 pm
Sunday 21 March Sounds at Sunset concert series: Uplifted Featuring Leand Macadaan and Jubilation Venue: Central Park, Papakura When: 5.30 pm
Saturday 27 March Worm Farming/Composting/Bokashi Demonstrations Composting and worm farming helps the environment, produces nutrient-rich humus for your garden, and helps your bank balance by reducing the amount of rubbish you throw away. If you want to know more about the easy steps you can take to be a little more "green", come along to a demonstration. Venue: Edmund Hillary School, cnr Settlement and Hunua Roads, Papakura; carparking: Hunua Road entrance When: 10am-11am Cost: Free Contact: Sue Martin 09 295 1301 or email
Saturday 27 March Play in the Park Five Playcentres from the Counties Region are joining hands to celebrate Playcentre awareness week. We want to celebrate “Whanau Tupu Ngatahi – Families Growing Together” and to showcase to the community and our families what we do at Playcentre. This event will be aimed towards 0-6 year olds of past, present and future members and their families. Activities include: Playdough, water play, painting, story telling, craft, music/dance/parachute, obstacle course, face painting, cake stall, BBQ, coffee, ice cream, bouncy castles and miniature train rides. Venue: Central Park, Papakura . Cnr Wood St & Opaheke Rd When: 10am-2pm Cost: Free Contact: Anna McCardle 0211500623
Sunday 28 March St Mary's School Gala Day Don't miss out on a fabulous day with loads of activities and scrumptious delights for all ages. Venue: St Mary's Primary School, Clark Rd, Papakura When: 10.30am-2pm Cost: Free Contact: 298 4450
Tuesday 30 March Ensuring Economic Sustainability Understand business accounting and ensure your business is sustainable from the bottom line up. Innovative accountancy firm Hayes Knight use real life examples, workbooks and exercises in this comprehensive workshop for all levels of business. Run a profitable, sustainable business that catches the attention of buyers, bank managers and other businesses – for the right reasons. When: 8am - 4pm Venue: Hayes Knight, Parnell Cost: To be confirmed
Thursday 1 April Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business Speaker: Rod Oram Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura When: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $17 per person Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Tuesday 13 April Planning for Sustainable Businesses Effective planning is the key to success in any business. In today’s fast changing environment, understanding how to integrate sustainability into your strategic business planning is critical. Simon Harvey, an experienced sustainability advisor, will show you how sustainable business planning can help you reduce costs, minimise risk exposure, enhance innovation, and improve your reputation as a responsible business that has an exciting future in tomorrow's world. When: 4pm - 6pm Venue: Waitakere City Council
Cost: $40 -
all attendees Thursday 22 April Building Trust – The Strategic Sustainable Initiative Bridget Marsh of Creating What Matters presents a new take on business success: profitable, sustainable business based on the trust of customers, stakeholders and employees. Build trust that you will take care of their interests as well as those of the business. Increasingly people are seeing that their long-term interests and well-being are closely aligned with what we understand as business sustainability. Change business relationships and turn trust into a profit. When: 8am - 2pm Venue: To be confirmed
Cost: $75
EcoBiz members*, $112 for non-members Saturday 24 April Worm Farming/Composting/Bokashi Demonstrations Composting and worm farming helps the environment, produces nutrient-rich humus for your garden, and helps your bank balance by reducing the amount of rubbish you throw away. If you want to know more about the easy steps you can take to be a little more "green", come along to a demonstration. Venue: Drury Church School - 23 Sutton Road, Drury; Carparking: beside the Church sportsfield When: 10am-11am Cost: Free Contact: Sue Martin 09 295 1301 or email
Wednesday 5 May Greenfleet Sustainable Transport Workshop Save money on transport costs. Petrol prices are on the rise, ACC and Road User taxes are unpredictable, and the cost of jetting off to conferences is becoming questionable. Greenfleet presents up-to-date cost cutting options and inventive commute solutions, while increasing social and environmental sustainability. When: 7.30am -10.30am Venue: Auckland Town Hall
Cost: $50
EcoBiz members*, or $80 for non-members Thursday 6 May Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business Speaker: TBA Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura When: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $17 per person Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Tuesday 1 June Create a Lasting Profitable and Sustainable Business through Cultural Change The goal of all managers and business owners is to create a lasting, profitable and sustainable business. Environmental issues will continue to challenge that goal and significant behavioural changes will be required to meet those challenges. This seminar will look at how managers can promote positive changes in behaviours and culture in their business which promotes environmental/sustainability initiatives, but which in turn assists the long term successful development of the business. When: 4pm - 6pm Venue: North Shore City Council Cost: $40 - all attendees
Thursday 3 June Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business Speaker: TBA Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura When: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $17 per person Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Wednesday 23 June Sustainable Leaders in the Workplace Trailblazers for sustainability in the workplace may need to influence workmates, the boss and the board. How do we create change without creating a nightmare of red tape and resistance? Inspiring speakers with practical know-how will identify specific issues and work with you to overcome the challenges you face in embedding sustainability in your workplace. When: 7.30am -10.30am Venue: Manukau City Council Cost: $50 EcoBiz members*, or $80 for non-members
Thursday 1 July Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business Speaker: TBA Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura When: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $17 per person Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Thursday 22 July The Cost of Carbon The Emissions Trading Scheme is looming on the horizon. Your business could be caught unawares by it, or alternatively take the opportunity to surge ahead of the competition. The key is preparation. SBN’s Cost of Carbon seminar identifies opportunities and inspires with real life examples of businesses that have benefited from reducing their carbon footprint. Plan now – benefit later. When: 7.30am - 10.30am Venue: Auckland Town Hall
Cost: $50
EcoBiz members*, or $80 for non-members
Thursday 5 August Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business Speaker: TBA Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura When: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $17 per person Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Friday 20 August Smart Office, Sustainable Office A smart PA knows how to cut costs, organise events, boost staff morale, and choose a great courier service. But do you know how to reduce your company’s carbon footprint at the same time? Choose sustainable products and services that will impress with innovative thinking. Make small changes or manage an office overhaul! Make your choices make a difference. When: 7.30am - 10.30am Venue: The Conference Centre, Penrose
Cost: $50
EcoBiz members*, or $80 for non-members
Thursday 2 September Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business Speaker: TBA Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura When: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $17 per person Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Tuesday 7 September Waste Minimisation - Office waste While your office waste may not be your top expense, it is a very visible indicator of your business’s commitment to sustainability. Create a workplace your staff is proud of by implementing a recycling system, and in the process reduce your carbon footprint. This seminar, run by Waste Not Consulting, will give you the tools and know-how to measure, monitor and reduce your waste. When: 4pm - 6pm Venue: Visy - MRF, Onehunga Cost: $40 - all attendees
Thursday 9 September Waste Minimisation - Manufacturing waste Is your bin full of wasted resources and wasted dollars? Is your waste contract working for you? Learn how to audit your waste, implement a waste minimisation and recycling programme, and save money on your waste disposal. When: 4pm - 6pm Venue: Visy - MRF, Onehunga Cost: $40 - all attendees
Thursday 16 September Community Volunteer Awards Local volunteers are recognised for their efforts in the community. More information available in July Venue: Hawkins Theatre, 13 Ray Small Drive, Papakura When: 4.00pm-6.00pm Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Saturday 18 September Papakura Spring Carnival - The Best of Town and Country
The Spring
Carnival is an awesome family day out with Amusement rides, Venue: Papakura Town Centre When: 9am-2pm Cost: Free Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Saturday 18 September Worm Farming/Composting/Bokashi Demonstrations Composting and worm farming helps the environment, produces nutrient-rich humus for your garden, and helps your bank balance by reducing the amount of rubbish you throw away. If you want to know more about the easy steps you can take to be a little more "green", come along to a demonstration. Venue: Edmund Hillary School, cnr Settlement and Hunua Roads, Papakura; carparking: Hunua Road entrance When: 10am-11am Cost: Free Contact: Sue Martin 09 295 1301 or email
Thursday 7 October Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business Speaker: TBA Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura When: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $17 per person Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Thursday 21 October EECA Energy Efficiency Inefficient energy use is like a leaky tap wasting valuable resources and money. Identify where your business’s energy is leaking and save yourself the irritation of watching dollars go down the drain. Catch the market advantage of energy efficiency. Identifying opportunities to save money and rethinking energy supply now can lead to benefits in the medium to long-term. When: 7.30am - 10.30am Venue: Auckland Town Hall Cost: $50 EcoBiz members*, or $80 for non-members
Saturday 30 October Worm Farming/Composting/Bokashi Demonstrations Composting and worm farming helps the environment, produces nutrient-rich humus for your garden, and helps your bank balance by reducing the amount of rubbish you throw away. If you want to know more about the easy steps you can take to be a little more "green", come along to a demonstration. Venue: Papakura Normal School - cnr Porchester and Walters Road, Takanini; carparking: Porchester Road entrance When: 10am-11am Cost: Free Contact: Sue Martin 09 295 1301 or email
Thursday 4 November Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business Speaker: TBA Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura When: 7.30am - 9.00am Cost: $17 per person Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Tuesday 9 November Green Marketing - Creating a Competitive Edge Wanting to gain new customers by appealing to consumers who actively seek out products with social or environmental benefits (33% of the market)? This workshop will help businesses create a green marketing lan to gain a competitive edge with customers, in tenders, and Requests for Proposals. When: 4pm - 6pm Venue: Manukau City Council
Cost: $40 -
all attendees Saturday 20 November Worm Farming/Composting/Bokashi Demonstrations Composting and worm farming helps the environment, produces nutrient-rich humus for your garden, and helps your bank balance by reducing the amount of rubbish you throw away. If you want to know more about the easy steps you can take to be a little more "green", come along to a demonstration. Venue: Drury Church School, 23 Sutton Road, Drury, Papakura; carparking: besides the Church sportsfield When: 10am-11am Cost: Free Contact: Sue Martin 09 295 1301 or email
Friday 3 December Papakura Carols in the Park Annual Carols in the Park concert, bring the family, enjoy a picnic in the park and be entertained with an evening filled with entertainment and Christmas Carols. Food and refreshments will be available on the night Venue: Central Park, Cnr of Wood St & Opaheke Rd, Papakura When: 6.00pm -9.00pm Cost: Free Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Papakura Santa Parade Annual Santa Parade, where the streets are filled with floats - or better yet enter a float of your own. Venue: Papakura Town Centre When: 2.00pm parade starts Cost: Free Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email
Saturday 4 December Christmas Movie in the Park Enjoy a festive movie in Central Park with your family and friends. Bring a picnic or enjoy some tasty delights from the local food stalls. Venue: Central Park, Cnr of Wood St & Opaheke Rd, Papakura When: Movie will start 8.30 approx (or when it is dark enough) Cost: Free Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or email |
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