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event listed in What’s
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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.
August
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December
August
Thursday 5 August
Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business
people where you can meet socially and network across a range of
businesses
Topic: What
the Super City means for you?
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
Wednesday 31 August
Chess Kids
Regional Champs
Open to all
Primary, Intermediate and Secondary Children
A fun day
playing 7 games of chess! Prizes, plus a certificate for every player
Rosehill Intermediate School
When:
9.15am-2.30pm
Cost: $15 per
child
Contact: Chris
Depasquale 0800-424-377
www.chesskids.co.nz
September
Thursday 2 September
Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business
people where you can meet socially and network across a range of
businesses
Speaker: George Fistonich
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,
farm animals and live entertainment all day. This year there will be a
very exciting surprise act - make sure you don't miss out!
Venue:
Papakura Town Centre
When: 9am-2pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or
email
Saturday, 18th September
ARDMORE
SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL DAY
Enjoy a
traditional country school fair, where the students get a chance to
showcase their animals, and budding artistic talent! Lots of fun for the
family including gala games, cake and lolly stall, craft and book
stalls, auctions and raffles, pony rides bouncy castles and more! Tasty
hot and cold food and drinks available. Eftpos available.
When:
10.30-2.30
Venue:
Ardmore School, Papakura-Clevedon Road, Ardmore
Cost:
FREE
Contact:
299 6228 or
www.ardmore.school.nz
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
Saturday 25 September
Drury School
Calf Club & Gala
Fun day out
for the family with a wide range of stalls - including children's toys,
pre-loved children's clothing, books, plants and produce, face painting,
lucky dip, great coffee and hot food, raffles and quick-fire auctions.
Come and support the students with their calves and lambs and enjoy the
display of students art and flower arrangements. Also games and
amusements for the kids and adults. Eftpos available.
Venue: Drury
School - Young Crescent, Drury
When: 9am to
1pm
Cost: Free
www.drury.school.nz
October
Thursday 7 October
Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business
people where you can meet socially and network across a range of
businesses
Speaker: Ray Avery
Venue: Papakura RSA, Elliott St, Papakura
When: 7.30am - 9.00am
Cost: $17 per person
Contact: Nichola Maher 295 1348 or
email
Saturday 16 October
Clevedon
School Ag Day
Pet chickens,
calves, lambs, goats and other pets. Plus activities, food stalls, pony
rides,
auction and more. Bring the whole family for an enjoyable day in the
country.
Venue: North
Road, Clevedon
When:
9.00am-2.00pm
Cost: Free
www.clevedonschool.co.nz
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
November
Thursday
4 November
Papakura Business Breakfast
The business breakfasts are building a community of like minded local
business
people where you can meet socially and network across a range of
businesses
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
Sunday 21
November
Conifer Grove
Community Fair
This year the
Conifer Grove Community will hold its first annual fair, the Cookie Bear
Roadshow will bring carnival rides and bouncy castles. Make sure you
check out the market stalls to catch a bargain and satisfy your taste
buds in our amazing food court
including ground cooked Hangi and Thai food. Great deals on books,
plants, live entertainment, auctions and much, much more.
Venue: Conifer
Grove School
When: 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
Contact:
lisa.blake@airnz.co.nz
December
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
Saturday 4 December
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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