It now is two years since we last had a tree planting session at
Wellpark Reserve. This is the reserve in between Larchwood, Maxwell
Ave and Wellpark Ave.

Auckland City Council have kindly provided more trees and now need
some willing workers to plant them this Sunday. Please come along rain
or shine – last time it went ahead in torrential rain! Please bring
the kids and get them involved. There is lots of rubbish needing to be
picked up.

ACC is kindly providing the trees and a bbq for the workers.

Bring a spade, gloves, sturdy footwear and clothing.

Wellpark Tree Planting
Sunday 8th August
10.00 am

More information here

Wellpark Reserve can be accessed from Maxwell Ave, Larchwood Ave, Wellpark Ave.

Join other locals for a morning of tree planting on the banks of Edgars Creek inside Wellpark Reserve.

MOTAT extends a warm invitation to Auckland City residents

For the month of August Auckland City residents can look forward to free fun and interactive experiences at MOTAT – the Museum of Transport and Technology.

Auckland City residents can gain free entry to MOTAT by presenting vouchers that will appear in local papers throughout the month, flyers available at local libraries, or displaying their rates bill or proof of address.

MOTAT Operations Manager Derek Grieve says that MOTAT prides itself on offering exciting and fun exhibitions and displays that are popular all year round – rain or shine.

“We want to show Auckland City that MOTAT has something for every member of the family, whether it’s mum or dad interested in the history of aviation and transport or the kids who can’t wait to have a go at the controls of our FlightSim 5 flight simulator,” says Mr Grieve.

Some of MOTAT’s latest exhibitions include ‘900 South – Sir Edmund Hillary and the NZ Antarctic Expedition 1956-8’ where Sir Ed led the New Zealand Ross Sea Party team to complete the first vehicular over land journey to the South Pole; and ‘Signposts to Godzone’, which explores all things Kiwiana.

Auckland City residents can also enjoy MOTAT’s most popular attractions, including the Tactile Dome, Mirror Maze, Challenge Zone, Voyager 1 and MOTAT’s very own Blacksmith who can be seen every Tuesday and Thursday between 11am-3pm.

Dates
Saturday 1 August – 31 August 2009
Location
MOTAT, Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs.

Costs
Entry is free for all Auckland City residents. Access will be permitted by presenting one of the advertised vouchers for the free day that will appear in the Auckland City Harbour News, the Central Leader and the East & Bays Courier in the weeks commencing Monday 27 July and Monday 10 August, as well as The Aucklander City edition in the week commencing Monday 3 August. Free admission is also allowed for Auckland City residents on presentation of a flyer, their rates bill or proof of address. Public Information Number
Phone: 0800 MOTAT NZ (0800 668 286) or visit www.motat.org.nz for further information and activity times.
For more information, photos, media passes or interviews please contact:

Hi All
Enrolments are now open for our July School Holiday Workshops.  These holidays we have 2 Circus workshops for 8 – 15 year olds (a 5 day and a 3 day one), an intensive Screen Acting workshop for teens 13 – 16, and for 5 – 7 year olds we have a fun 5 day dance and drama workshop. All details below!
Please pass this on to any family or friends who may be interested.

ENROLMENTS FOR TERM 3 CLASSES OPEN IN JUST 2 WEEKS TIME! – Term 3 timetables will be available for viewing on our website www.pasnz.co.nz <http://www.pasnz.co.nz/> from the 24th of June.
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Circus Workshops
For 8 – 15 year olds
A wonderful opportunity for novices and those with experience, to enjoy the thrill and excitement of the big top in a safe, fun, learning environment.
This is a challenging physical course that focuses on the techniques used by circus performers on the ground and in the air. You will experience the thrill of practicing new skills on a suspended circus rig including static trapeze (single and double  trapeze that do not swing), lyra (hanging hoop) and aerial silks (hanging stretch fabric).
The workshops cover a wide range of circus arts. In the 5 day week one course students will also have the opportunity to learn juggling. The 3 day workshop in the 2nd week will have a stronger aerial skills focus.  This is a great confidence builder with coaches who are committed to helping each student reach their fullest potential.
WEEK 1
Tutors: Carlene Newall & Paul Klaassen
Age: 8 – 15 yr olds
Dates: 6 – 10 July 2009 (5 days)
Times: 9am – 3pm daily
Cost: $199
Code: 9JuCW1
Where: Studio 2, TAPAC
WEEK 2
Tutors: Eve Gordon & Beth Kayes
Age: Beginners 8 – 15 yrs
Dates: 15 – 17 July 2009 (3 days)
Times: 9am – 3pm daily
Cost: $119
Code: 9JuCW2
Where: Studio 2, TAPAC
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TEEN SCREEN ACTING WORKSHOP
This workshop is for youth who want to gain some specific film acting skills and auditioning techniques from an industry professional.
Over the 2 days of the workshop we will be focusing on TV commercial audition technique as well as general screen technique.

Day One: you will be discovering how to present yourself on camera, how to read an audition script and how you can maximise your potential at an audition.
Day Two: we will focus on general screen technique and work with tv/ film scripts.

On both days of the workshop we will be filming your work and then playing it back so you can see what’s working for you and what you need to work on.   This will be a practical and  enjoyable workshop where you will learn the basics of screen acting technique… So come along ready to focus, take some risks and HAVE FUN!
COURSE DETAILS:
Tutor: Fiona Edgar
Age: 13 – 16 yrs
Dates: 6 & 7 July 2009
Times: 10am – 4pm daily
Cost: $139
Code: 9JuTAW
Where: Studio 3, TAPAC
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IMAGINE THIS!
A fun and creative dance & drama workshop for 5 – 7 year olds
It’s… a Monster Mash!
What lurks within the walls of the dungeon world?  It’s where the monsters of every shape and size gather for a special occasion….it will be a Monster Mash!
Children will be involved in drama activities, movement, creative craft and shadow puppetry which all add to the Monster Mayhem!
Tutors: Judith Bishop and Colette Arnold
Age: Strictly 5 – 7 years
Date: 6 – 10 July 2009 (5 days)
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm daily
Cost: $199
Code: 9JuIT
Where: Studio 4, TAPAC

TO ENROL IN ANY OF THESE WORKSHOPS YOU CAN:
* Call The Performing Arts School of NZ on 845 0290 ext 2.
* Email Dorren Kemeys at administration@pasnz.co.nz
* Enrol on our website at http://www.pasnz.co.nz/enrolmentform.php

Payment can be made by visa/mastercard, direct credit, cheque, or by eftpos/cash in person at our office at TAPAC and must be made prior to the start of the workshop.

A new, informal group started at our February 2009 meeting of people who want to swap spare seedlings from their own gardens. The aim is to save some money, share some knowledge and gain some biodiversity!

If you are interested in this please contact Alice on 3764623 or alice@angelfood.co.nz

Seed exchanges are springing up around New Zealand, the Te Kakano Trust is based in Wanaka and has achieved a lot since it was formed in September 2008. Their aim is to ‘ establish a community-based native plant nursery specialising in propagating plants of local origin for the restoration of habitats in the Upper Clutha Basin”.

Here in Grey Lynn many of us have gardens that once successful can be very productive. Please bring any seedlings that you don’t need to our monthly meeting. There is sure to be somebody who will be happy to receive them.