Helensville Community News

Kaukapakapa Village Market
2019-08-18 08:30 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Kaukapakapa Hall, 947 Kaipara Coast Hwy SH16, Kaukapakapa, New Zealand
Held on the 3rd Sunday of every month all year round. With its friendly people, great atmosphere and a wide selection of quality stalls there’s something for everyone with everything from locally hand-made crafts, fresh fruit & veg to pre-loved treasures and collectibles. Enjoy a freshly made coffee while you check out the stalls or sit and relax with something tasty from the market cafe while you take in the entertaining atmosphere and live music. There is always something fresh to experience with different musicians, entertainment and new stall holders joining the market each month—a great morning out for the family. Live music from duo The Roxelles, Free Face painting, Kids craft Table from 10am to 12pm. For more information, stall-holder, busker and music enquiries contact Sarah: Phone - 0274 831542 or Email - sarah1@maxnet.co.nz. Eftpos cash out available

Helensville Citizens Advice Bureau Annual General Meeting
2019-08-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Kaipara Memorial RSA, 49 Commercial Road, Helensville, Auckland, 0874, New Zealand

Waitoki Village Market Day
2019-08-10 08:30 - 12:00 | Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Road, Waitoki
It’s all a BUZZZZ
Honeybees and beekeeping, with 15 years’ experience Kim is up with the play and happy to share, answering questions on bees, their welfare and food sources. She harvests in small lots so her honey keeps the unique flavours of season and site, she’ll have some for sale at the market so you can taste our local bounty for yourselves. Linda Backhaus from Operation Christmas Child is coming to share in the “Joy of Giving” by explaining and showing how easy it is to bring joy to a child this coming Christmas season, by putting together a shoe box of small gifts to be sent to areas of poverty.
Come and meet her and other locals at the next Waitoki Market, chat, catch up with neighbours, find out what is going on in your community, get involved in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, have a massage and pick up baked goods, plants, essential oils, locally crafted gifts, homemade and preloved bargains, Bric a Brac, preserves, and more at the. Support your community; proceeds from the Market go back to our local community. New stall holders welcome, contact Gill 420 3301 or email waitokihall@gmail.com, Next market 12 October

Back to the 80’s Dance Party Fundraiser
2019-08-03 19:30 - 23:00 | The Riverhead, 68 Queen Street, Riverhead, 0820, New Zealand
On Saturday 3rd August North West Financial Hub presents Back to the 80’s, a fundraiser for Hospice West Auckland.
After it’s amazing success last year, The Boathouse at The Riverhead is taking you back in time once again to the era of big hair, fluro and spandex. This will be the ultimate 80’s night with The Back Tracks playing the best 80’s covers, guaranteed to keep you footloose on the dance floor.
So raid that wardrobe and bring along some friends for that 80’s dance-off and support a worthy cause at the same time. Funds raised will support Hospice West Auckland to help ensure that end-of-life services remain free to patients and their families across the West.
Tickets are $25 each and will go on sale on the 4th June. Purchase your tickets at iTicket by searching ‘Back to the 80s’ .This event is strictly R18.
Bar snacks will be provided as part of the ticket cost or you can contact The Riverhead (09) 412 8902 for prior dinner bookings.
Get in quick as the first night sold out fast!

Kaukapakapa Village Market
2019-07-21 08:30 - 13:00 | Kaukapakapa Hall, 947 Kaipara Coast Hwy SH16, Kaukapakapa, New Zealand
Held on the 3rd Sunday of every month all year round. With its friendly people, great atmosphere and a wide selection of quality stalls there’s something for everyone with everything from locally hand-made crafts, fresh fruit & veg to pre-loved treasures and collectibles. Enjoy a freshly made coffee while you check out the stalls or sit and relax with something tasty from the market cafe while you take in the entertaining atmosphere and live music. There is always something fresh to experience with different musicians, entertainment and new stall holders joining the market each month—a great morning out for the family. Live music from duo Gillian and Mike, Free Face painting, Kids craft Table from 10am to 12pm. For more information, stall-holder, busker and music enquiries contact Sarah: Phone - 0274 831542 or Email - sarah1@maxnet.co.nz. Eftpos cash out available.

It’s Showtime: Family Friendly Magic and Illusion Show
2019-07-11 00:00
2pm and 7pm,
New Zealand’s freshest Magic and Illusion Spectacular is back with new illusions, more magic, more comedy, more antics and much more fun for 2019.
Come along to witness an unforgettable show with one of New Zealand’s leading magicians Mike Lindsay assisted by his sidekicks, Jazz the Dove, Nugget the Chicken and his lovely assistant. For more information visit our website. www.itsshowtime.com

Helensville Aglow
2019-07-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Helensville Community Church, 40 Mill Road, Helensville, 0800, New Zealand
Guest speaker will be Richard Brunton, author of “The Awesome Power of Blessing”.
All welcome.

Auckland Youth Orchestra
2019-06-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Helensville War Memorial Hall, 49 Commercial Road, Helensville, New Zealand
The Auckland Youth Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra comprised of 75 of Auckland’s most talented young musicians (ages 14-24). AYO toured to Germany and Slovenia last year, receiving standing ovations from capacity audiences at their six performances - don’t miss this experience! Door sales available.

Loaded Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
2019-06-29 11:00 - 2019-06-30 17:00 | Rautawhiti Park, 124-164 Rautawhiti Road, Helensville, New Zealand
Registration will be at the Tennis Centre.
If you want to get down and dirty and have a whole lot of fun, then these unique off-road running events are for you.
The events are open to both male and female competitors who are 13 years of age and older. Challenge yourself on a course that includes swamp crossings, a spiders web net climb, crawl under barb wire, beautiful native bush trails, tunnels, hurdles, a climbing frame not to mention, mud mud and more mud!
Our events have awesome spot prizes, merit prizes, amazing goodie bags, souvenir coffee mugs, challenging obstacles, a fun atmosphere, hot showers and plenty of free parking. Grab your friends, workmates or family together for a truly amazing experience! Numbers are limited to 1100 per day!

KAUKAPAKAPA LIBRARY HOSTS PHOTO COMPETITION
2019-06-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Kaukapakapa Library, 947 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa, New Zealand
Come along to the Kaukapakapa Village Market and view the entries for “A Week in the Life of Kaukapakapa “, the annual photo competition. Hosted by the Kaukapakapa Library, photos must be taken and entered between Sunday 2nd June and Sunday 9th June. Prizes for best under 12, Over 12 and People’s Choice will be awarded at midday. More details on the Kaukapakapa Library’s Facebook page or contact Megan Paterson 021 959017, threehorses@xtra.co.nz
Photo is one of the winners from 2017 taken by Ian Golder.

Waitoki Village Market Day
2019-06-08 08:30 - 12:00 | Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Road, Waitoki
Elegant Empowerment, Come and check out Georgina’s handmade crystal bracelets charged with Reiki, necklaces, affirmation and oracle cards, books and a selection of crystals at the next Waitoki Market. Talk to her about how you can use them to help relax and calm.
Have a chat with Lisa on how to use native plants to enhance your garden and bush. Don’t wait for a disaster to meet your neighbours and find out what is going on in your community. Pick up baked goods, plants, homemade and preloved bargains, preserves, and more. Support your locally owned hall; proceeds from the Market go back to our local community. New stall holders welcome, contact Gill 420 3301 or email waitokihall@gmail.com - next market 10 August.

Helensville Aglow
2019-06-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Helensville Community Church, 40 Mill Road, Helensville, 0800, New Zealand
Guest speaker will be Julie Calvert, director of Healing Rooms NZ. All welcome.

The Gee Bees
2019-05-04 18:00 - 23:00 | Kaipara Memorial RSA, 49 Commercial Road, Helensville, Auckland, 0874, New Zealand
Come along to listen to all your favourite BEE GEE songs. Meals from 6pm Gee Bees play from 7:30 to 10:00.
Tickets from the RSA $25 pp. This band is very well known and popular so get in quick. All Welcome. Contact the RSA 4208888. Leave a message if no one answers.

Turning the Tide Fundraiser Walk
2019-04-28 08:00 - 13:00 | Muriwai Surf Lifesaving Club, 100 Jack Butt Lane, Waimauku, New Zealand
The Turning The Tide Fundraising Walk is an annual fundraising walk along a 17-kilometre stretch of Muriwai Beach. If you believe your community should and can be free of family violence, then join us and help us #TurnTheTide on family violence in northwest Auckland.
Funds raised will help the local women’s refuge to run support groups and programmes designed to help both women and men find a way to live without violence. The morning begins at Muriwai Surf Club with a powhiri to welcome all our participants. Buses will then transport walkers to either the Rimmer Road access to begin the 17-km walk, or to the creek for the start of the four-kilometre Second Wave walk. At the end of your walk, you will be rewarded with a free BBQ at the Surf Club. We’ll also have other food and refreshments available for purchase. For entry go to Eventbrite.co.nz.

Arts and Crafts Day
2019-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Helensville Museum, 98 Mill Road, Helensville, New Zealand
Helensville Museum presents an arts and crafts day, focusing on the kinds of crafts pioneers would have done. There will be demonstrations and hands on workshops for people of all ages, young and old, and every workshop creates something you can take away with you. Crafts include: ice candle making, bubble painting, rolled beeswax candles, bead looming, and more. Come down and have a go and see what you can make with simple household materials. There will be a small charge to cover materials on workshops. No bookings required.

Commemorating ANZAC Day
2019-04-25 05:50 - 12:00 | Kaipara Memorial RSA, 49 Commercial Road, Helensville, Auckland, 0874, New Zealand
The Kaipara Memorial RSA invites the people of the district to join us in Commemorating Anzac Day 2019
The format for the day will be as follows:
0550 Dawn Parade Parakai Cenotaph Fall in 0550 this will be followed by a short service at the Helensville Soldiers Cemetery.
0930 Kaukapakapa Service at the Kaukapakapa Memorial
1050 Fall in at Super Liquor for the main parade down Commercial Road followed by a short service outside the Helensville Memorial Hall.
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be available at the RSA.
If your organistaion would like to lay a wreath which may be purchased through the RSA please place your order with the RSA before April 20th. If you intend to lay your own wreath please contact the RSA in order to be added to the list.
Graham Matthews
Secretary Manager Kaipara Memorial RSA

Kaukapakapa Library
2019-04-21 10:00 - 13:00
Author of “Missing on Kawau”, “When Hope went South” and “Unshakable”, Christian writer Patricia Snelling pens inspirational romantic suspense and light mysteries. Her stories are based on faith, hope and love and in particular the ability to rise above circumstances and overcome setbacks. For emotional page turners of love, forgiveness and redemption, come along to the library, meet Patricia and feel inspired. For more info contact Megan Paterson 021 959017, threehorses@xtra.co.nz, Kaukapakapa Library Facebook page. Library open in conjunction with the Kaukapakapa Village Market.

Kaukapakapa Village Market
2019-04-21 08:30 - 13:00 | Kaukapakapa Hall, 947 Kaipara Coast Hwy SH16, Kaukapakapa, New Zealand
Held on the 3rd Sunday of every month all year round. With its friendly people, great atmosphere and a wide selection of quality stalls there’s something for everyone with everything from locally hand-made crafts, fresh fruit & veg to pre-loved treasures and collectibles. Enjoy a freshly made coffee while you check out the stalls or sit and relax with something tasty from the market cafe while you take in the entertaining atmosphere and live music. There is always something fresh to experience with different musicians, entertainment and new stall holders joining the market each month—a great morning out for the family. Live music from Foster on the tenor sax, Easter egg hunt, Free Face painting, Kids craft Table from 10am to 12pm. For more information, stall-holder, busker and music.

All Saints Open Day
2019-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | All Saints Kaukapakapa, Cnr SH16 & Peak Road, Kaukapakapa, New Zealand
All Welcome.
Free handouts of local history, hear organ music of your choice, feel the spirit of our pioneer families, enjoy coffee and refreshments.
All Saints Op Shop, sale on now, sorry no Eftpos.
All Saints Cemetery, ask about burial & ashes plots held solely for the local families.

Helensville Easter Services
2019-04-13 09:00 - 2019-04-21 15:00
South Kaipara Anglican Methodist Churches:
All Saints, Peak Road, Kaukapakapa
and St Matthews, 60 Garfield Road, Helensville
14 April, Palm Sunday, All Saints, Kaukapakapa 9.00am and St Matthews, Helensville 9.30am
15 - 18 April, Holy Week, St Matthews, Helensville 9.30am each morning
18 April, Maundy Thursday, St Matthews, Helensville Evening Service 6.00pm Christian assover Seder Meal, Koha please, RSVP skangmeth@gmail.com with attendance, then 7.00pm Footwashing Service.
19 April, Good Friday, St Matthews, Helensville 9.30am
21 April, Easter Sunday, St Matthews, Helensville 9.30am

St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1 Puriri Street, Helensville
13 April, Saturday - Vigil, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, 6.00pm
18 April, Combined Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7.30pm
19 April, Good Friday, Passion of the Lord Jesus, 3.00pm
20 April, Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil Mass, 7.30pm
21 April, Easter Sunday, Easter Sunday Mass, 9.00am

St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 380 Main Road, Huapai
14 April, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, 9.00am
19 April, Good Friday, Passion of the Lord Jesus, 3.00pm
20 April, Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil Mass, 7.30pm
21 April, Easter Sunday, Easter Sunday Mass, 9.00am

Magnify Church, 118 Commercial Road, Helensville
21 April, Easter Family Service - All Welcome, 10.00am

Waitoki Village Market Day
2019-04-13 08:30 - 12:00 | Waitoki Hall, Kahikatea Flat Road, Waitoki
Relax, Heal and Rejuvenate at this months market, Local masseuse Rachel is giving soothing massages in a secluded room at the Waitoki market. She proved very popular at the February market so come and see for yourself! Check out the great bargains to be had, pick up baked goods, plants, homemade and preloved bargains, Bric a Brac, preserves, and more. Support your community; proceeds from the Market go back to our local community. New stall holders welcome, contact Gill 420 3301 or email waitokihall@gmail.com,
Next Market 8th June.

Gibbs Farm Open Day
2019-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Gibbs Farm, Barr Road, Makarau, New Zealand
PATHS (Parents and Teachers at Helensville School) are currently fundraising for a new senior playground at Helensville Primary School with a trip to Gibbs Farm. Tickets are $45.00 for adults, 25.00 for a child (5 - 17yrs) and pre-schoolers 4 and under are free with a paying adult.

Kumeu Show
2019-03-09 09:00 - 2019-03-10 16:00

Lydia Cole – Aotearoa Tour
2019-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Kumeu Arts Centre, 300 Main Road, Kumeu, New Zealand
Saturday, 9 March, , Kumeu Arts Centre, 300 Main Road, Kumeu. Lydia Cole has been living in Berlin since the release of her album The Lay of the Land in 2017. In this time she has performed in 9 countries throughout Europe and the UK, where audiences have received her with great warmth. “In these new environments I’ve become reacquainted with that feeling of complete vulnerability, both on and off stage.” she reflects. On stage her new band mate Timothy Armstrong gently adds harmony, rhythm and texture. February and March will see the two-time Silver Scroll finalist home again, basking briefly in the familiar, sharing new songs and fresh takes on old ones. General Admission $25. Tickets at www.undertheradar.co.nz

International Women’s Day Breakfast
2019-03-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Te Whare Oranga o Parakai, Te Moau Ave, Parakai, New Zealand
The Helensville Women and Family Centre invites you to a special breakfast to celebrate the local women making a difference in our community. This year’s guests speakers include local real estate agent Jas Sergeant talking bravely about her journey to live her authentic self, and counsellor and arts therapist Janet McLeod.
Tickets Available from https://hwfcbreakfast.eventbrite.co.nz

Helensville A & P Show
2019-02-24 09:00 - 16:00

Gibbs Farm Visit
2019-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Gibbs Farm, Barr Road, Makarau, New Zealand
Funraiser for Citizens Advice Bureau
Cost includes Transport, bottle of drinking water, filled bread roll and entry to the sculpture farm.
Fill in form and drop in the Helensville CAB or email helensville@cab.org.nz. Please ensure you read the visitor terms of access.

Kaukapakapa Village Market
2019-02-17 08:30 - 13:00 | Kaukapakapa Hall, 947 Kaipara Coast Hwy SH16, Kaukapakapa, New Zealand
Held on the 3rd Sunday of every month all year round. With its friendly people, great atmosphere and a wide selection of quality stalls there’s something for everyone with everything from locally hand-made crafts, fresh fruit & veg to pre-loved treasures and collectibles. Enjoy a freshly made coffee while you check out the stalls or sit and relax with something tasty from the market cafe while you take in the entertaining atmosphere and live music. There is always something fresh to experience with different musicians, entertainment and new stall holders joining the market each month—a great morning out for the family. Our musicians for February is Ralphe Engle, Free Face painting, from 10am to 12pm. For more information, stall-holder, busker and music enquiries contact Sarah: Phone - 0274 831542 or Email - sarah1@maxnet.co.nz. Eftpos cash out available.

2019 Sunday Music in the Gardens
2019-02-10 13:30 - 16:30 | Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens, 1481 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa, New Zealand
January 13th, 20th& 27th – February 3rd& 10th (1.30pm to 4.30pm)
Does spending a Sunday afternoon strolling along our idyllic Sculpture Trail overlooking Kaipara Harbour and then relaxing, maybe with a picnic, listening to some pleasant music sound good?
If so, put these dates into your calendar, as we will once again be hosting our Sunday afternoon Music in the Gardens events from mid- January to mid-February.
There will be a range oftalented young local musicians performing a selection of music with a broad spectrum of appeal (definitely not Rap or Heavy Metal J) from early afternoon to closing.
This iconic local attraction has over 40 marvellous new pieces displayed along thebeautiful1 Km nature trail.
The trail is constructed of a smooth gravel pathway and meanders through rolling hills passing by a mix of native bush, wetlands as well as formal gardens and also has some beautiful views of the Kaipara Harbour.*
There is also a Petanque area and children’s playground as well as our cute little coffee shop on site plus the Plant Centre for you to browse through.
A great opportunity for all the family to have a fun and relaxing day in the countryside and we’re only a few minutes’ drive North of Kaukapakapa (and around 35 minutes from downtown Auckland).
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will also be on hand to help with any garden related questions.
* Trail not suitable for wheelchairs or walking frames.
Venue location:
1481 Kaipara Coast Highway (SH16), 4km north of Kaukapakapa
Tickets: $15 per person or $35 for the whole family
Contact: info@kaiparacoast.co.nz OR 09 420 5655.

Vaulting World Champs Fundraiser
2019-02-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Old School Building, 15a Greenhithe Road, Auckland, New Zealand
Join us for an early evening of entertainment, art, wine tasting, and nibbles at the charming heritage Old School Building in Greenhithe. There will be a silent auction for some fabulous experiences, vouchers, art, jewellery, and beautiful wares. All funds raised will be donated to the Kapiti Vaulting Club, a nonprofit registered charity. Our fundraiser is supporting the New Zealand Vaulting Team, which includes our own Waimauku Vaulter, Jasmyn Rodriguez.
