Milford Residents Assn email newsletter 19 Feb 2024. If you wish to subscribe, please email: chairs@milford.org.nz
A national sailing event at Milford and the annual Pupukemoana discovery day this coming weekend - something for every member of the family
Plus plenty more news to share.
A Class Catamaran and Tornado Nationals at Milford Beach and Reserve. Racing this week, Thursday, 20 Feb to Sunday 23 Feb 2025. Hosted by our own Milford Cruising Club in association with the NZ Multihull Yacht Club.
MCC has worked closely with the Auckland Council, Maritime NZ, SPARK and other agencies to have the appropriate permits in place for activities on the Reserve and on water courses.
Bring your family to see these fast flying cats! Racing starts around midday each day. Meals and refreshments available from lunchtime at the MCC clubhouse, Thursday to Saturday, and brunch on Sunday from 9am-2pm. All are welcome - visitors please sign in downstairs upon arrival.
MCC sends a huge thank you to all of their volunteers providing assistance on the water or onshore.
Discover Pupukemoana, this Sunday, 23 February, 9.30 am to 3.00pm, Killarney Park, 38B KIllarney Street, Takapuna
This event, run by Pupuke Birdsong Project, is a free family event to raise awareness of the ecology and threats to Lake Pupuke. An opportunity to learn through experience; guided kayaking and snorkeling tours, Pumphouse theatre tours, Killarney Park guided tours, workshops such as Raranga (weaving) and talks on relevant lake issues such as freshwater quality and pests. Competition prizes include: kayak package, Bunnings Picnic Bundle, $100 Fantail and Turtle voucher, exclusive Pupuke Birdsong Project Merch and bioluminescence tours!
Book tickets to specific activities here: https://events.humanitix.com/2025-discover-pupukemoana
Pupuke Birdsong February Newsletter - what else is on! https://mailchi.mp/00277922ca61/untitled-9677063?e=dde2ba5092
Milford Storm Recovery Project 2025
The Milford Summer Picnic was a lovely family day on Sunday, 2 Feb. There was plenty of interest in the recovery project, historic photos, and the work of Pupuke Birdsong and Civil Defence Emergency Management. We are working on a formal launch of the Milford Storm Recovery Project 2025 and will advise soon. In the meantime, further information is attached: Milford Community-Led Recovery Project Summary.pdf
Links to Our Auckland articles about city-wide recovery projects:
https://mailchi.mp/at.govt.nz/2_year_special_2025?e=9b20450a60
Community Civil Defence Emergency Management Forum, Saturday, 29 March, 9am - 2pm, Te Manawa, 11 Kohuhu Lane, Westgate
Interested in knowing more about or being part of local civil defence emergency efforts? Find out more from the experts. RSVP here: https://aucklandcouncil.uq.co.nz/mail/view/c5yzcxq_t4nnkgny13gnbk6vh80f_t8_8rc37s26rq2jknh7555xvtn0q23nf0f89gyjv26y881khlxf718bq or email cdemforum@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Please let us know if you are intending to be there: chairs@milford.org.nz
Auckland Transport - new pedestrian crossing/traffic lights project at 226 Forrest Hill Road
This project is planned start in April 2025. A letter to local residents and plan are attached: 226 Forrest Hill Drawing.pdf AT Update Letter - 226 Forrest Hill.pdf
Farewell and Good Luck to Devonport-Takapuna Board Chair Toni Van Tonder. Our Board Chair since 2022, Toni Van Tonder and her family have accepted an opportunity to move to Australia and she has resigned from the local board. Milford Residents Assn has found Toni a most professional chair to work with and we are very sorry to see her leave, while also wishing her every success in Australia. Attached is Toni's letter to the Association explaining her decision. Toni Van Tonder farewell letter.pdf
We hope residents are able to enjoy the two local events on this weekend.
From your Milford Residents team
Debbie, Norma, Lisa, Heather, Peter, Alistair, Michael, Helen and Frances
THE MILFORD SUMMER PICNIC, Sunday, 2 February 2025, 11am-3pm.
This informal BYO community picnic is to celebrate Milford and its popular reserve and mark the second anniversary of the 2023 floods. All are welcome to enjoy the activities and entertainment and find out what's happening locally, from Healthy Waters, Pupuke Birdsong, the Milford Storm Recovery project and more.
Raindate if needed will be the following Sunday, 9 February 2025.
Upcoming events coming soon!
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