Milford Residents 21 June 2024 newsletter

Further items from our 21 June 2024 newsletter:

Please note cancellation of Raranga, let's weave workshop, advertised for Wednesday, 17 July, 12.30pm-3.30pm, due to unforeseen commitments. It will be rescheduled for later in the year.

Keep Flexible and Fit at MSCC Community Hall this winter. From tai chi and yoga to line dancing, you can do heaps at our local hall. Milford Senior Citizens Community Hall Weekly Exercise Timetable.pdf

Recovery Office - we recommend you browse through this latest update on important flood recovery work. https://aucklandcouncil.uq.co.nz/mail/view/x46x762clrn4rg2m13g92dhty00f_t8_8rc37s26rq2jknh7555xwn6g3vft1t_h821fz26xjsxc1v0tfjsy8

Take a look at which suburbs were hardest hit at Anniversary Weekend and during Cyclone Gabrielle. The numbers of homes in this table are a stark reminder of how life was suddenly upended for families across Auckland. Milford was a badly-hit suburb and 191 local households have opted into the categorisation and buyout process so far. We know some people have not wanted to opt in for various reasons. However, the categorisation/buy out option will close at the end of September so people should engage with Council to ensure they will not be further disadvantaged by ignoring this process. Check out further information here: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/recovery-extreme-weather-disasters/Pages/storm-recovery-documents.aspx?utm_source=recovery_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz%2Frecovery-extreme-weather-disasters%2FPages%2Fstorm-recovery-documents.aspx
Our city faces the huge task of removing 700 homes damaged by these events. This process has already begun at Muriwai. See this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxwgUqwvIw

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Volunteer Awards

Congratulations to Milford Residents member, Bruce Ward, who won the Environmental Champion category in these inaugural awards. For many years, Bruce has worked on his own initiative to restore and enhance the streams beside Brian Byrnes Reserve in Inga Road. His work has involved planting and maintaining the stream banks, trapping and baiting for rats and monitoring of water quality and fish life. Bruce is on the Pupuke Birdsong Steering Group and has advocated for and liaised with fellow local residents after the Anniversary Weekend floods. Check out the flourishing plants surrounding the reserve to see how love and attention is transforming this local reserve.

Local Board newsletters and regular meetings: Latest newsletter here: https://engage.ubiquity.co.nz/mail/view/86tn4w8jq50nwcf913g92jt9x400n10t12h79tvcldw0kmz_186mj3yh26s2f_tz96jk426xl4ljk4jlx1k6g. You can join the Local Board's direct mailing list for newsletters and meeting notices. Email rhiannon.guinness@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Predator-Free New Zealand newsletter https://mailchi.mp/predatorfreenz.org/more-kiwis-want-action-on-cats?e=a8bbd20faa

Always interesting and even inspiring, this latest newsletter has a helpful section on how to rat-proof your compost bin. If you are looking for a birdfeeder for your garden, they have the pekapeka feeder in their online shop. It was designed by school children in a citizen science project.

Enjoy your weekend everyone and we hope to see you at some of the July events.

Your Milford Residents team

Norma, Debbie, Heather, Peter, Helen, Alistair, Michael, Frances and Lisa

Milford Residents 21 June 2024 newsletter

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