Latest developments in the Chev
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Point Chev on Facebook
There are two options
1. Visit the 'Point Chevalier: Gateway to the west' Facebook Group and join in the discussion - some truly great stories in there.
2. This site has also has a Facebook page, use it to receive the updates from the box above.
3. Kiwi Rd residents, and the NZ Boardstore have their own Facebook pages.
Green Point Chev
Organic World deliver Vege Boxes to the value of $25, $30 or $40, and you can add to your order any other goods you require. Tel 845 3249
Local Resident Keith Thomas can help you create (and maintain if you wish) your very own vege garden - see his Urban Food Project website.
Worm "tea" - rich worm castings for your garden can be bought locally for the very reasonable (in fact too cheap really!) $1/litre - contact Wendy Goode, wendy@wgdesign.co.nz.
Get on the water
The Point Chevalier Sailing Club has Learn to Sail sessions early and late summer. Windsurfing /kitesurfing lessons with local Auckland Windsurfing only $120 for a 4 hour beginners lesson. Rent kayaks and stand up paddleboards from NZ Boardstore, Raymond St.
Clothing bins
Recycle your old clothes in the bins at the Baptist Church, 126 Point Chevalier Rd, or at the Rugby League Clubrooms, 417 Point Chevalier Rd.
Volunteering
There are a number of volunteering opportunties in the area - see the volunteernow.org.nz website.
Motat is always in need of volunteers, for both gardening and mechanical tasks.
Volunteering for the local parks is possible from time to time and there are regular tree plantings for Meola Creek and Oakley Creek - check what is coming up at the Council website
Local paintings
Local artist Tania Sunde has done some paintings of the local area - see www.taniasunde.com or visit Blossoums Flowers and Gifts on Great North Rd by the old theatre.
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"A weekend in the Chev" Photo competitionMarch 12th-15th.
Win prizes, honour and glory. For details, click here. The Girls Brigade needs some help (you!)
We urgently need leaders or helpers for this year. Join
us once a week (2 hours) or come along from 3pm-6pm on Wednesdays to
share a skill.
If you can teach dance, crafts, drama or sport, we'd love
to hear from you. We have a huge group of girls and we really need some help.
No experience necessary. Contact Charlotte on 376 6224 (after hours), 027
2500623, or charlotterose@slingshot.co.nz
Night-classes at Western Springs College are on again
Despite funding cuts there is a massive range of classes starting the week of Feb 13, from Pilates to Portrait Painting - Check them all out here
T-shirts
Ybe fashions at 560 Point Chev Rd have produced the following t shirt which are for sale right now - get in quick before they run out. They are also ran a T-shirt competition with the kids from Point Chev Primary - get in touch for more details.
Also, local resident Dino Lawton has created Point Chev T-shirts. More on this soon but if you can't wait, mail him at dino@themusicagency.co.nz, or call 021 823 765
Support your Neighbours Business
Due to quite a number of requests, we've added a new page for Local Business so you can help your neighbours, and probably not have to pay a travel charge.
New Site for Point Chevalier History
A new site was launched In November 09 for the Point Chevalier History Group - well done to all involved
Point Chev Memories Book, available Nov 27th from library
This is a community building project from the library and they have 60 valuable contributions by people who have lived or known Pt Chevalier during the period 30s-50s.
The book is published by Auckland City Libraries. It has 232 pages including photos and index and limited copies available for sale. People can book
their copy at the Pt Chevalier Library, 3741322, or e-mail Padmini at padmini.raj@aucklandcity.govt.nz.
Motorway Changes We all like getting around the city easily, but it does come at a cost and now the latest changes will affect some Point Chev residents. Project info from the NZTA is here
Calendar
Check out the calendar of events for adults and kids happening everyday - there's a lot more than happening than you would imagine.
Clubs
The number of clubs and societies etc is amazing so check them out and get off your chuff and join one - you won't regret it.
The bargains of Point Chevalier
- Eggs on Toast at Ro Caffe $6.00, the rest of the menu is great value too.
- A one hour Thai massage is only $45 from Therapeutic Thai Massage, 14 Dignan St, 849 2493
- 2 x 2L milk for $5.49 at the Mobil station on Great North Rd.
- Dominoes - On Sundays, Hawaiian pizzas are $5.90 pick-up, and on Tuesdays large pizzas start at $6.90 pick-up.
- The RSA welcomes non-members - both food and booze is a bargain (eg Sunday Roast lunch for $10).
- A roast meal and two pints for under $20 on Fridays evenings at the Bowling Club.
The Sound of the Chev
Sola Rosa is the musical vehicle of Andrew Spraggon - the Point Chevalier-based artist describes his music as "a blend of soul, funk, reggae, hip-hip, roots and Latin" - and it's bloody good. Check out his Herald interview or the Herald's 4 star review of the album, or just go and buy it!
Eating and drinking
There are many more options are more than you might think for a tipple, a meal or takeaways - some are better than others we think so check them out including some short reviews.
Yoga
We are spoiled for choice in the Chev. Yogamani is a resident who operates a yoga centre at 19 Formby Ave, there are regular classes at the Old Homestead with Yogajoy, plus there is a Monday evening class at the Ascension Church on Dignan St, and a Wednesday evening class at The Lions Hall on Raymond St (Kirsten 021 988 137). See the Calendar for times.
Running/jogging/walking
Did you know you can go on a 16km run without leaving the suburb? See www.MapMyRun.com (it is a bit of a crazy one but a chance to check out a great website if you don't know it)
Reef Radio - Point Chev has it's own Radio station!
Eric Allen is using his love and knowledge of music to give back to his local community, and runs Reef Radio station out of a small home studio 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 106.7FM. (Be warned it targets the older community...) . Read a Central Leader article about it.
Community Constable
Brendon Muir is our Community Constable - he is the first point of contact for Neighbourhood Support Groups.Point Chevalier Community Constables Office 39A Point Chevalier Road 846 9370 brendon.muir@police.govt.nz
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Tides
To plan your swimming at the beach (or to impress your visitors most effectively), view, download and/or print tide charts from the LINZ website.
Barbies at the beach
Yes you are allowed to take your portable barbecues to the beach (including charcoal), or use one of the four the Council provides (gas or electric and free) at Coyle Park, the Beach (Harbour View) Reserve, and Walker Park (between the two playgrounds on the Eastern side).
Real estate
Google have a cool new tool that shows the houses for sale in Point Chev on a map. Zoodle also have great up-to-the-minute independent info. New site Suburbview aggregates a lot of other website info on one page which is handy.
Ross Brader from the Professionals has a blog, and a newsletter, and also a report available on the Pt Chevalier housing market in the first 6 months of 2009 which compares sales figures with the last 5 years - sending an email to ross@brader.co.nz with "Report" in the subject line to receive a copy.
Ray White also have a newsletter (click on 'Subscribe' at bottom of page).
Transition Towns
Transition Pt. Chev (TPC) is a group of local active citizens committed to sustainability and building community resilience in Pt. Chev. Sub-groups include gardening, community gardens, Library, and bulk purchasing. They hold public meetings at 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Pt. Chev Primary School. Visit http://www.transitiontowns.org.nz/pointchevalier for more info.
Business in Service of the Community (BISC)
There is a community minded business group in Point Chevalier called Business In Service of the Community or BISC. They are every active and have been behind the campaigns lobbying for better internet service and improvements to Countdown - both succesful - all while raising money for Point Chev Primary. Their next campaign will be to raise awareness about the proposal by Council for a large amount amount of high density housing in the suburb. Most people don't even know about this.
How can we make Point Chev Better?
We'd love to hear your ideas on how to make Point Chev better. This is more a wishlist than a call to arms but we'll see what happens - Please write your ideas here
Photos
We've launched a Point Chevalier picture gallery and would love you to submit your own photos so everyone can see how good their neighbourhood looks - send them to www.pointchevwebsite@gmail.com
Donate your unwanted stuff
There are three options for your clutter (remember if you haven't used it for a year, it's time to go!)
- Point Chevalier Community Centre - 18 Huia Rd, proceeds help with centre running costs
- The Old Homestead, 92 Point Chevalier Rd - proceeds help with centre running costs
- Mercy Hospice Shop, Point Chev Arcade - proceeds help run the Hospice in Ponsonby. More details here. They do not accept electrical goods, food items & large furniture.
Webcam
There is a sea webcam facing out to sea at the Raymond St reserve which you can see at the windsurf.co.nz website
Need a JP?
The Point Chev Community Centre has a resident Justice of the Peace each week on Thursdays and Fridays - check the calendar for times.
A word of warning
Not all our retailers are as good as they could be - check out the very bottom of this page of Russell Browns' Hard News blog on buying some wine from the Pt Chev Liquor Centre.
Churches
There are a number of churches in the area catering for Catholics, Baptists, Presbyterians and Anglicans.
Auckland City Council
There's so much going on at the Council that we've given it it's own page. We fall under the Western Bays Community Board, and liaison with this can be done directly or via the Point Chevalier Community Committee, which meets monthly (see the Calendar for details) and has minuted meetings.
Check out all Auckland City services on our Council page, including:
- Free graffiti removal service
- Verge mowing timetable
- Nearest pool and recreation centres
- Beach water quality testing
- Recycling guides
The Council spends $580 MILLION of our money every year - make sure you get your money's worth
Point Chevalier Coastal Strategy
There is one and it can be viewed in the Council website.
Dogs
Off leash exercise areas are Coyle Park, Eric Armshaw Park, Moa Reserve, and Meola Reef. For times and rules click here. Note all desposits must be picked up here as anywhere else.
This sign has recently been erected at Harbour View Reserve.
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