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Music in the Wetlands – Free live music event

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A special, free live music event is coming for Stonefields residents and friends! Music in the Wetlands, Sunday, 19 February 2023, from 3–7 pm.

Bring a picnic, relax with friends and neighbours, dance or just listen and enjoy the vibe.

We’ve got two great bands to entertain you on a summer afternoon and early evening with the backdrop of the Maungarei Springs Wetlands. Something for everyone and every mood!

Bang Bang
5–7 pm – London 4-piece performing songs by artists such as Amy Winehouse, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Queen, James Brown, Prince, Tina Turner and many more.

The Madeleines
3–5 pm – jazz and swing harmonies, beautiful costumes, and tight choreography.

And not forgetting the kids, there’s plenty for them too. Entertainment, giveaways, heaps of fun (3–5 pm).

See you at Stonefields Music in the Wetlands, 3–7 pm, Sunday, 19 February 2023 at the Maungarei Springs Wetlands, Stonefields.

Getting there

Please leave the car at home if you can. Stonefields is a pedestrian-friendly suburb with very limited on-street parking so if you’re a resident, please walk to the park and encourage friends to do the same.

Public Transport. If you’re using public transport, the 747 bus has stops right outside the park. The 747 bus connects to Glen Innes and Panmure train stations (Journey Planner).

Parking. If you’re coming from outside of the suburb by car, we have arranged free parking at the Auckland Netball Centre, just a short walk from the event. Here’s a map showing you where to park and the walking route to the Wetlands park. There is also a stop for the 747 bus opposite the car park on Stonefields Ave (Stop 1886 – Morrin Road). Buses leave this stop for the Wetlands at 2:39pm, 3:09pm, 3:39pm, 4:09pm etc.

Drop-off/Pick-up point. There will be a small drop-off/pick-up point outside the park for those with mobility issues.

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Find out more and get updates

Check back regularly here at stonefields.org.nz/music or follow our Facebook Event page.

This free community event is organised by the Stonefields Residents Association and made possible with the generous support of the Ōrākei Local Board and Templeton Group.

Music in the Wetlands is a zero-waste event. Note that Stonefields is a people-friendly neighbourhood with very limited parking, so please leave the car behind if possible. There is a bus stop outside the event and a drop-off point if you have mobility issues.

Events

AGM 2022

The Annual General Meeting of the Stonefields Residents Association Incorporated

Time: 10:45 for 11:00am–1.00pm, Sunday 11 September 2022
Place: Stonefields School Hall

All Welcome

Come along for an update on your local community and a chance to meet candidates for the Local Elections. Join us afterwards for a drink and chat with our guests, new committee, candidates and fellow residents.

Guest Speakers

  • Desley Simpson — Ōrākei Ward Councillor
  • Scott Milne — Chairman, Ōrākei Local Board
  • Nigel McKenna — CEO, Templeton Group (Stonefields developer)

Meet the Candidates for Local Election 2022

Listen to and meet your candidates for the 2022 local government elections for the Ōrākei councillor and local board members.

Details

The meeting is open to all residents of Stonefields.

However, to vote you will need to join which is free. The easiest way to do this is to fill in our online membership form.

You can also join at the AGM but please arrive 10–15 minutes early to provide time to join up and register.

Here’s a little bit about us and what we do.

Documents

Download the following documents.

  1. Nomination form for the Committee : (download Committee Nomination Form)
  2. Agenda: (download) (PDF)
  3. Minutes of the last AGM held on 10 November 2020 at the Stonefields Speights Ale House: (download 2020 AGM minutes) (PDF)
  4. Accounts 2022: (download Annual Accounts) (PDF)
  5. Chair’s Report 2022: (download Report) (PDF)

Flyer for SRA AGM
Events, News Items

Ōrākei Volunteer Expo: Rescheduled to September 2022

[UPDATED 8 April 2022] This event was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. It is now planned to run in September 2022 at the Auckland Netball Centre. We’ll update you as dates, etc are finalised or contact the organiser for more information (see below).

Come along on Saturday 30 October to the Auckland Netball Centre and see dozens of charities exhibiting in a trade-show-style event, much like the traditional expos for boating, for babies, or for food & wine.

Visitors can wander around chatting with folks at the displays by Health groups, Service groups, Environmental groups and others and get a feel for the local “volunteering landscape” – a rare opportunity to see it all in one place.

The event is FREE – free to visit on the day, and free for groups to Exhibit. These groups are not asking for your money – just your time. What you get in return will be the things most volunteers get – feelings of personal satisfaction, usefulness, and connection with your community.

Why a Volunteer Expo?

Volunteers are a quiet lot. They just get on with it, and we rarely hear anything about their service to the community. However admirable, it means that people considering volunteering for the first time can spend a bit of time discovering where volunteer opportunities might be in their local area.

That is why the Ōrākei Local Board is funding a community-led Volunteer Expo event. They understand that volunteers are more connected to others, and that a more connected community is a healthier community – for everyone.

  • When: Saturday 30 October, 10 am–2 pm
  • Where: Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns
  • Free parking, free entry for everyone, visitors and exhibitors
  • Details: Visit www.orakeivolunteerexpo.nz for full details.

COVID-19 Update: If Auckland has not moved to Level 1 by late October the event will be postponed to a later date.

Events

AGM 2021

POSTPONED due to COVID. Check in again for new date.
The Annual General Meeting of the Stonefields Residents Association Incorporated

Time: 1:45 for 2:00–4.00 pm, Sunday 22 August 2021
Place: Stonefields School Hall

All Welcome

Come along for an update on your local community. Join us afterwards for a drink and chat with our guests, new committee and fellow residents.

Guest Speakers

  • Simon O’Connor, MP for Tāmaki
  • Desley Simpson — Ōrākei Ward Councillor
  • Scott Milne — Chairman, Ōrākei Local Board
  • Nigel McKenna — CEO, Templeton Group (Stonefields developer)

Details

The meeting is open to all residents of Stonefields.

However, to vote, you will need to join which is free. The easiest way to do this is to fill in our online membership form.

You can also join at the AGM but please arrive 10–15 minutes early to provide time to join up and register.

Here’s a little bit about us and what we do.

Documents

Download the following documents.

  1. Nomination form for the Committee : (download Committee Nomination Form)
  2. Agenda: (download Agenda) (PDF)
  3. Minutes of the last AGM held on 10 November 2020 at the Stonefields Speights Ale House: (download 2020 AGM minutes) (PDF)
  4. Accounts 2021: (download Annual Accounts) (PDF)

The following nominations for the Committee have been received:

  • Paul van Dorsten
  • Andrew Bramwell
  • Barry Goodey
  • Martin Taylor
  • Mike Crooks
  • Sarah Brookman
  • Christine Goodey
  • Kushla Taylor
  • Nicole Zhang
  • Robbin Li
  • Famina Ebrahim
  • Rob Harman

 

 

 

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Public meeting: Plan for Stonefields’ future

The next few years are important for the future of Stonefields. The Ōrākei Local Board is preparing its 3-year plan and has asked the Stonefields Residents Association to assist in setting priorities and direction of decision-making for Stonefields and the wider Ōrākei area.

This is an important opportunity so please come along and express your views.

Our initial discussions have highlighted some key issues including:

  • The Draft Plan for the Wetlands — when will this be adopted
  • The poor maintenance of our two key assets, the Wetlands and Heritage Trail, especially the wattle and gorse infestation
  • Footpath extension from bus stop in Stonefields to College Rd (opposite Market)
  • General maintenance of all the playgrounds and parks is deficient
  • Tree pruning in the general area
  • Concerns about future development and traffic management
  • Stonefields Community Hall plans and progress

Details

Date: Thursday 27 February 2020
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Auckland Netball Centre, Stonefields Ave