What's on in Point Chev
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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@goodeinteriors.co.nzThe 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 stand up paddleboards from NZ Boardstore, Raymond St.
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.
Pasadena
Wendy Goode runs the gardens at Pasadena Intermediate and is looking for volunteers. They meet Thursdays 1.15 - 3pm - keen volunteers do every other week but they have some who may do only three times a term. They also have one cooking class per term for those more interested in the cooking side of things., Plus she need someone to water the gardens on Wednesday mornings. wendy@goodeinteriors.co.nz
Local paintings
Local artist Tania Sunde has done some paintings of the local area - see www.taniasunde.com or visit her at her shop on Point Chev Rd.
Hazmobile
Next opportunity to drop your batteries, paint and other hazardous waste, Saturday, May 22, at the public carpark on Motions Road, near the zoo entrance, 10am to 2pm. Hazmobile website
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
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)
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Calling all Cyclists
The Point Pedallers is a bunch of like minded individuals who head out on Saturday and Sundays to explore the local and not so local neighbourhood. The bunch leaves from outside Corner Cafe on Point Chevalier Road most Saturday 630am, (7am winter) and Sundays 7am. The route changes every week along with the distance. If you are interested in joining us then please email jtmcc@nznet.gen.nz to be placed on the mailing list, or call Tina on 022 0946 423.
Dave at Coyle Park Service Station runs an incorporated Society aimed at introducing wheel-chair bound people to the delights of fishing New Zealand waters
Watch the video at the bottom of the page then got to www.reelsonwheels.co.nz and donate
"A weekend in the Chev" Photo competition
Congratulations to EJ Mathers who won t
he competition with the following shot, 'Eric & Paul Sunday Arvo beers at the RSA' - all photos can be seen on the Photo Competition page
The Councils Point Chev precinct plan
Quite major changes are proposed for Point Chev (particularly near Great North Road).
In a nutshell the council has identified Pt Chev as a local centre and a framework/plan has been proposed to achieve growth in the suburb. Major proposals include:
- Local core centred around Great North Road/Point Chev road (redevelop sthn side of Great Nth Road (business zone) allowing up to 6 storey buildings, merge community facilities to library area and redevelop space, allow up to 5 storey buildings (mixed business/residential) where community centre and houses are in first block on Huia Road, redevelop Gth Nth Road into retail/high activity frontage
- Zoning for low rise appartements/terraces up to 3 and 4 stories in first blocks on Huia, Moa, Kiwi Roads
All info/maps is on the council website: http://www.itsmybackyard.co.nz/ if anyone is interested or wanted to submit.
Western Springs Speedway needs your support
In 2004 there was a march and also a petition that raised approx. 56,000 signatures in support of the speedway. The current council has decided to invalidate that petition that was accepted unanimously by the previous council. That means we have to start all over again The Western Springs speedway club has an online petition going, and if you would like to support them please go the link below and add your name - takes less than a minute. Feel free to pass on the link also http://www.speedwayclub.co.nz/signpetition.php
The Girls Brigade needs you
Leaders or helpers urgently needed for this year. Join us once a week (2 hours) or come along from 6pm-8pm 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
Despite funding cuts there is a massive range of classes at the school - Check them all out here
T-shirts
The two T-shirt designs below are available from Ybe fashions at 506 Point Chev Rd.
The blue design was resulted from a competition with the winning design done by Daniel age 9yrs.
Local resident Dino Lawton has also created Point Chev T-shirts. 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.
Point Chevalier History
The Point Chevalier History Group meets monthly and has a regular newsletter that gives a whole new dimension to our surroundings - fantastic.
Point Chev Memories Book, available from library
Limited copies for sale.
Contains the photos and stories of Pt Chevalier locals from the 1930s-50s. Available from the Point Chev 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 Calendar - adults and Calendar -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 $50 from Therapeutic Thai Massage, 14 Dignan St, 849 2493
- 2 x 2L milk for $5.90 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 $5.90 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.
Kids
From schools to after school and other activities, we tell you about all the possibilities.
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 the Herald's 4 star review of the album, or just go and buy it!
The bands website is also well worth checking out - www.solarosa.com
Playgrounds
Again it's easy to forget how many there are - six in fact- find them at Coyle Park, Walker Park (big kids and small kids), Premier Ave reserve, Eric Armishaw Park, Moa Reserve
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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.
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
Transition Towns
Transition Pt. Chev (TPC) is a group of local active citizens committed to sustainability and building community resilience in Pt. Chev. Public meetings held Old Homestead, corner of Alberta St and Pt Chevalier Rd at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of the month. Visit www.transitiontowns.org.nz/pointchevalier for more info.
Business in Service of the Community (BISC)
BISC A community minded business group in Point Chevalier. To date they have lobbied successfully for better internet service and improvements to Countdown. They are currently addressingthe Council's proposal to build high density housing in the suburb. (Most people aren't even aware of this.) BISC.
Aerial Photos
Ross Brader recently had some aerial photos of Point taken which you can see on his blog
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
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 Chevalier Community Centre has a resident Justice of the Peace each week on Thursdays and Fridays 10-12 then 1-2
These guys tend to get a bit swamped so please be patient
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.
Venues for Hire For details see ' Clubs & Societies' page Te Mahurehure MaraeBrand new with facilities for up to 300 people including a full kitchen - great for weddings and conferences www.temahurehure.marae.nz
Pt Chev Sailing Club
www.sailptchev.org.nz
Ambassador Bar
www.ambassadorbar.net
or call Peter 021 259 6992
Pt Chev Bowling ClubDignan Street Lions Club Hall Raymond Street Point Chev Community Centre Four meeting rooms available to community groups, social clubs, businesses, church groups, children’s birthday parties and others. One off, casual or regular bookings are available. Competitive rates. Rooms are suitable for groups of 10-35 people. Ring 846-1094. Photos of the rooms are available at www.ptchevcommunitycentre.org.nzRugby League Clubrooms Rates negotiable. Licensed Bar, Kitchen Available, outdoor area. Please ring Roy. Clubroom number is 09 846 4778. Point Chev Road
Church of the Ascension Hall
Dignan St
Ph Jocelyn 828 9189
Pasadena Intermediate Hall
Pasadena Ave
Air Scouts Hall Point Chevalier air scouts have a hall to hire. 93B Moa Rd. Excellent for childrens parties- indoor/outdoor activities. Excellent for group meetings and clubs. Fully fenced grounds, safe for all ages, kitchen and toilets $20 per hour or $60 per event. All details- phone Francis Morgan on 8462137/021662137 Email collegehilton@gmail.com |
