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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Craft Group at Māngere Bridge Library
DESCRIPTION:The Māngere Bridge Craft Group knits and crochets items for personal projects as well as important charities like the Middlemore Foundation.\nA colourful pile of 6 blankets and 45 baby hats plus cardigans\, knitted slippers\, adult sized hats\, knitted toys\, and some tiny hats and booties for premature babies.   Over 10o items in one recent workshop!!\nThe group meets weekly every Thursday from 2:00-4:pm and monthly every third Saturday from 2:00-3:45 pm\, in the Māngere Bridge Library.\nAll are welcome to join in.\nPeople can knit or crochet their own projects or produce items for local charities.\nDonations of wool or cotton yarn are most welcome and can be dropped off anytime at the Māngere Bridge Library.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-craft-group-at-mangere-bridge-library/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Repair Café - Sat 19th July 2025 10am - 1pm
DESCRIPTION:Do you have any small items that need fixing? Bring them along. \nRepair Cafés are free events where local people bring in damaged or broken items and volunteers repair them. This reduces waste\, saves money\, and raises community awareness about waste. \nWe’ll have skilled volunteers on hand to sew ripped clothes\, mend damaged books\, and fix small household electrical and wooden items. \nEnjoy a cuppa while you wait. Koha/donation appreciated. \nWe are part of the Repair Café Aotearoa New Zealand (RCANZ) \, aiming to foster a culture of repair in New Zealand. \n \nHere are some pictures from our previous Repair Café \n\n			\n	\n\nClick here to read about our last Repair Café.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/repair-cafe-sat-19-july-2025/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free events,Friends of the Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Craft Group at Māngere Bridge Library
DESCRIPTION:The Māngere Bridge Craft Group knits and crochets items for personal projects as well as important charities like the Middlemore Foundation.\nA colourful pile of 6 blankets and 45 baby hats plus cardigans\, knitted slippers\, adult sized hats\, knitted toys\, and some tiny hats and booties for premature babies.   Over 10o items in one recent workshop!!\nThe group meets weekly every Thursday from 2:00-4:pm and monthly every third Saturday from 2:00-3:45 pm\, in the Māngere Bridge Library.\nAll are welcome to join in.\nPeople can knit or crochet their own projects or produce items for local charities.\nDonations of wool or cotton yarn are most welcome and can be dropped off anytime at the Māngere Bridge Library.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-craft-group-at-mangere-bridge-library/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250710T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250710T160000
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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Craft Group at Māngere Bridge Library
DESCRIPTION:The Māngere Bridge Craft Group knits and crochets items for personal projects as well as important charities like the Middlemore Foundation.\nA colourful pile of 6 blankets and 45 baby hats plus cardigans\, knitted slippers\, adult sized hats\, knitted toys\, and some tiny hats and booties for premature babies.   Over 10o items in one recent workshop!!\nThe group meets weekly every Thursday from 2:00-4:pm and monthly every third Saturday from 2:00-3:45 pm\, in the Māngere Bridge Library.\nAll are welcome to join in.\nPeople can knit or crochet their own projects or produce items for local charities.\nDonations of wool or cotton yarn are most welcome and can be dropped off anytime at the Māngere Bridge Library.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-craft-group-at-mangere-bridge-library/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Craft Group at Māngere Bridge Library
DESCRIPTION:The Māngere Bridge Craft Group knits and crochets items for personal projects as well as important charities like the Middlemore Foundation.\nA colourful pile of 6 blankets and 45 baby hats plus cardigans\, knitted slippers\, adult sized hats\, knitted toys\, and some tiny hats and booties for premature babies.   Over 10o items in one recent workshop!!\nThe group meets weekly every Thursday from 2:00-4:pm and monthly every third Saturday from 2:00-3:45 pm\, in the Māngere Bridge Library.\nAll are welcome to join in.\nPeople can knit or crochet their own projects or produce items for local charities.\nDonations of wool or cotton yarn are most welcome and can be dropped off anytime at the Māngere Bridge Library.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-craft-group-at-mangere-bridge-library/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T160000
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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Craft Group at Māngere Bridge Library
DESCRIPTION:The Māngere Bridge Craft Group knits and crochets items for personal projects as well as important charities like the Middlemore Foundation.\nA colourful pile of 6 blankets and 45 baby hats plus cardigans\, knitted slippers\, adult sized hats\, knitted toys\, and some tiny hats and booties for premature babies.   Over 10o items in one recent workshop!!\nThe group meets weekly every Thursday from 2:00-4:pm and monthly every third Saturday from 2:00-3:45 pm\, in the Māngere Bridge Library.\nAll are welcome to join in.\nPeople can knit or crochet their own projects or produce items for local charities.\nDonations of wool or cotton yarn are most welcome and can be dropped off anytime at the Māngere Bridge Library.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-craft-group-at-mangere-bridge-library/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250621T173000
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SUMMARY:Matariki Moonlight Walk ~ Sat 21st June 5:30-8:00pm
DESCRIPTION:The lantern is a symbol of lighting and brightening the path for the Māori new year. Traditionally\, the star Puanga (Rigel) and the star cluster of Matariki (Pleiades) appears as a sign of the new lunar cycle in Aotearoa.\n\nFriends of the Farm invite you\, your friends and family to join in a foreshore lantern walk to celebrate Matariki at Ambury Farm. Meet at 5.30 at the farm barn to make lanterns or bring your own lantern. All you’ll need is an empty tin can per person full with frozen water (we will have spares). We’ll have a rewarding sausage sizzle before the walk and hot chocolates after\, yum! Join us for free family fun on the farm – come prepared for the winter weather.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/matariki-moonlight/
LOCATION:Ambury Regional Park\, 43 Ambury Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Guided Walks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250619T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250619T160000
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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Craft Group at Māngere Bridge Library
DESCRIPTION:The Māngere Bridge Craft Group knits and crochets items for personal projects as well as important charities like the Middlemore Foundation.\nA colourful pile of 6 blankets and 45 baby hats plus cardigans\, knitted slippers\, adult sized hats\, knitted toys\, and some tiny hats and booties for premature babies.   Over 10o items in one recent workshop!!\nThe group meets weekly every Thursday from 2:00-4:pm and monthly every third Saturday from 2:00-3:45 pm\, in the Māngere Bridge Library.\nAll are welcome to join in.\nPeople can knit or crochet their own projects or produce items for local charities.\nDonations of wool or cotton yarn are most welcome and can be dropped off anytime at the Māngere Bridge Library.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-craft-group-at-mangere-bridge-library/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250615T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20250410T214922Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Mangroves Seedling Removal Finale POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – NEW DATE COMING\nSorry\, we got our tides wrong – stand by for a new date/time.\nJoin us on the foreshore for mangrove seedling removals (60cm and smaller). This work is undertaken to protect the ecology of the foreshore for the wide variety of birds who are in the area. The exposed lava flows are a safe roosting area for them and the mudflats provide an accessible feeding ground. Come along and assist with sustaining the habitat for the birds of Mangere Bridge. Wear old clothes\, sturdy shoes like old sneakers\, reef shoes or boat shoes. Bring your own gardening gloves and a bucket if you have them. See you there! \nOur last Mangrove Removal Day for 2025 is on Sunday 15th June\, 1 – 3 pm. Meet at the Māngere Boating Club @ 32 Kiwi Esplanade\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland 2022. Also\, we know that people individually remove seedlings\, and some of you have already made a very dedicated effort. We would love to know who those people are so that we can help support their wonderful efforts. Please contact us. \n\nKiwi Esplanade and Mangroves- Update for Residents 2025 \nKia ora neighbours\, \n\n\n\nIt’s Friends of the Farm with an update on mangroves. As you would have noticed it has been another bumper year for mangroves and there are thousands of seedlings along the length of the Esplanade. For those of you who are new to the area\, our community has helped to manage the mangrove growth on the Esplanade for many years. \n\n\n\nThe focus of this work has always been first and foremost the ecology of the area. \n\n\n\nWe know opinions are divided on mangroves and we don’t claim to be experts on them. Mangroves have a place and many advantages in the eco system. Yet if these mangroves are left to colonise\, the ecosystem of the Esplanade will change. The birds will move further onto the shore as their current safe roosts on the exposed lava flows will be covered in mangroves. This will also mean that the mud flats in which they find their food will be further away into the harbour and covered by tide. The birds are already affected by recreational activities along the Esplanade which\, at times\, significantly hinder their ability to roost on the large grassy patches\, and this will only increase if the birds no longer have the lava mud flats available for roosting. \n\n\n\nFor more than ten years\, we have seen that keeping most of the Esplanade free of mangroves has continued to enable our wonderful sea birds to forage at low tide and roost on the exposed lava flows. \n\n\n\nRemoving the seedlings takes a concerted community effort. It’s tough work. They need to be hand pulled and be under 60cms high and they cannot be removed from under established mangrove areas. We all enjoy the beauty of the area. \n\n\n\nWe know that people individually remove seedlings\, and some of you have already made a very dedicated effort. We would love to know who those people are so that we can help support their wonderful efforts. Please contact us. \n\n\n\nWe would like to hear from you and understand where locals sit on this issue. Please feel free to contact us. \n\n\n\nNgā mihi nui Janine Nillesen Co- Chair\, Friends of the Farm friends@fof.nz www.aboutmangerebridge.nz April 2025 \n\n\n\nFriends of the Farm is a local group focused on reducing waste and protecting the environment and has partnered with Auckland Council for more than ten years to deliver education and waste reduction services. \n 
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/may-mangroves-2025-seedling-removal-days/
LOCATION:Māngere Boating Club\, Kiwi Esplanade\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland 2022\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T160000
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SUMMARY:Sewing Bee at Ambury Barn - Sat 14 June 2025\, 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:If you’re skilled with a needle or want to learn to sew and would like to join some like-minded buddies\, come along to Friends of the Farm‘s next sewing bee in the barn at Ambury Farm. \nThis time we’ll be making – as a suggestion from the community – fabric gift bags! \nWe’ll also be making veggie bags (fabric provided) to top up our Tote All Recall bag bins in the library and at St Vincent’s shop in Māngere Bridge to encourage people to take reusable bags when shopping and reduce the waste from single-use plastic or paper bags. \nWe’ll have at least one spare machine if you’d like to do some of your own sewing or would like to learn how to use a machine. \nWe’re friendly and welcoming\, and will provide tea\, coffee and home-made baking.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/sewing-bee-at-ambury-barn-sat-14-june-2025-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Ambury Regional Park\, 43 Ambury Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T160000
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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Craft Group at Māngere Bridge Library
DESCRIPTION:The Māngere Bridge Craft Group knits and crochets items for personal projects as well as important charities like the Middlemore Foundation.\nA colourful pile of 6 blankets and 45 baby hats plus cardigans\, knitted slippers\, adult sized hats\, knitted toys\, and some tiny hats and booties for premature babies.   Over 10o items in one recent workshop!!\nThe group meets weekly every Thursday from 2:00-4:pm and monthly every third Saturday from 2:00-3:45 pm\, in the Māngere Bridge Library.\nAll are welcome to join in.\nPeople can knit or crochet their own projects or produce items for local charities.\nDonations of wool or cotton yarn are most welcome and can be dropped off anytime at the Māngere Bridge Library.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-craft-group-at-mangere-bridge-library/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250607T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 7th June 2025\, 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts?  Come and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Saturday 5th April  2-4pm. \nJobs to do will include digging a trench into which to plant our collected peach pits so that we can grow rootstock onto which to attach our grafted trees as well as general maintenance as we head into winter. \nThis forms part of our plan towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles\, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed\, is an added bonus! \nGood company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward.  Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/community-orchard-working-bee-sat-7th-june-2025-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Friends of the Farm Community Orchard\, behind 84 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Friends of the Farm,Gardening,Māngere Bridge Community Orchard,Tree Planting
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T160000
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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Craft Group at Māngere Bridge Library
DESCRIPTION:The Māngere Bridge Craft Group knits and crochets items for personal projects as well as important charities like the Middlemore Foundation.\nA colourful pile of 6 blankets and 45 baby hats plus cardigans\, knitted slippers\, adult sized hats\, knitted toys\, and some tiny hats and booties for premature babies.   Over 10o items in one recent workshop!!\nThe group meets weekly every Thursday from 2:00-4:pm and monthly every third Saturday from 2:00-3:45 pm\, in the Māngere Bridge Library.\nAll are welcome to join in.\nPeople can knit or crochet their own projects or produce items for local charities.\nDonations of wool or cotton yarn are most welcome and can be dropped off anytime at the Māngere Bridge Library.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-craft-group-at-mangere-bridge-library/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250529T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250529T160000
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SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Craft Group at Māngere Bridge Library
DESCRIPTION:The Māngere Bridge Craft Group knits and crochets items for personal projects as well as important charities like the Middlemore Foundation.\nA colourful pile of 6 blankets and 45 baby hats plus cardigans\, knitted slippers\, adult sized hats\, knitted toys\, and some tiny hats and booties for premature babies.   Over 10o items in one recent workshop!!\nThe group meets weekly every Thursday from 2:00-4:pm and monthly every third Saturday from 2:00-3:45 pm\, in the Māngere Bridge Library.\nAll are welcome to join in.\nPeople can knit or crochet their own projects or produce items for local charities.\nDonations of wool or cotton yarn are most welcome and can be dropped off anytime at the Māngere Bridge Library.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-craft-group-at-mangere-bridge-library/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20250330T214743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T235406Z
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SUMMARY:Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 5 Apr\, 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts?  Come and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Saturday 5th April  2-4pm. \nJobs to do will include thinning flax\, spreading horse poo and learning how to prune stonefruit trees at the end of summer. \nThis forms part of our plan towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles\, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed\, is an added bonus! \nGood company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward.  Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/community-orchard-working-bee-sat-5-apr-2025-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Friends of the Farm Community Orchard\, behind 84 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Friends of the Farm,Gardening,Māngere Bridge Community Orchard,Tree Planting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20250226T031535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T001226Z
UID:10000941-1743843600-1743865200@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:E-Waste Drop off Event\, Mangere Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event!\nThanks to the support of Friends of the Farm\, this event is FREE (koha appreciated ) to drop off all electronics!\nStaff from our event partner EchoTech will unload everything for your convenience www.echotech.co.nz\n*Collection may be arranged for elderly and disabled living in postcode 2022. Please email friends@fof.nz with items to be collected and address.\n\nITEMS ACCEPTED:\n\nComputers & Laptops\nToner Cartridges\nKeyboards\nIP & Landline Phones\nMicrowaves / Ovens\nVacuums\nKettles\nAV Equipment & Stereos\nDigital Cameras\nHousehold Batteries\nBatteries\nTablets & Small Devices\nMobile Phones\nOil Heaters\nPrinters & Photocopiers\nScannners / Fax Machines\nLCD & Plasma TVs\nWashing Machine & Dryers\nDishwashers\nCRTTVs & CRT Monitors\nFridges & Freezers\,\nHeatpumps\nPower boards & Multiplugs\nServers & Switches\nRouters & Modems\nHDDS & USB Drives\nWiring & Cabling\n\nITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:\nVapes\, CDs & DVDs\, Floppy Discs\, LED & Household Lightbulbs\, LPG Gas Bottles\,\nOther hazardous waste e.g. paint\, garden waste or general furniture\ne.g. TV cabinets\, medical devices or glass.\n\nVenue\n\nAmbury Park Centre\n\n66 Wellesley Road\, Mangere Bridge\nAuckland\, New Zealand
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/e-waste-drop-off-event-mangere-bridge/
LOCATION:Ambury Park Centre\, 66 Wellesley Road\, Mangere Bridge\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free events,Friends of the Farm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20250210T202152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T202152Z
UID:10000939-1743242400-1743253200@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Repair Cafe - Sat 29 March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Do you have any small items that need fixing? Bring them along. \nRepair cafes are free events where local people bring in damaged or broken items and volunteers repair them. This reduces waste\, saves money\, and raises community awareness about waste. \nWe’ll have skilled volunteers on hand to fix bikes\, sew ripped clothes\, mend damaged books\, and fix small household electrical and wooden items. \nEnjoy a cuppa while you wait.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/repair-cafe-sat-29-march-2025/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free events,Friends of the Farm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250301T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20250225T203003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T203003Z
UID:10000940-1740844800-1740852000@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Budding Workshop - Sat 1st Mar\, 4-6pm
DESCRIPTION:Our first event this year at our Community Orchard is a budding workshop. This Saturday 1st March\, from 4 – 6. \nBudding fruit trees is another way to keep your ageing stone fruit trees going. Cut some some new growth from your fruitful peach\, plum\, apricot or nectarine tree and bring it along\, and Richard will teach us what to do next. Or come along to to learn. It’s free. \nThe orchard is located behind 82 Wallace Road\, Mangere Bridge.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/community-orchard-budding-workshop-sat-1st-mar-4-6pm/
LOCATION:Friends of the Farm Community Orchard\, behind 84 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Friends of the Farm,Gardening,Māngere Bridge Community Orchard,Tree Planting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241207T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20241024T211333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T072846Z
UID:10000937-1733580000-1733587200@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 7 Dec\, 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts?  Come and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Sat 7 Dec 2-4pm. \nJobs to do might include laying cardboard\, mulching\, planting\, weeding\, painting\, harvesting\, and anything else that turns up on the day.  It’s a never-ending task\, mulching our new food forest!  This forms part of our plan towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles\, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed\, is an added bonus! \nGood company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward.  Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/community-orchard-working-bee-sat-7-dec-2024-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Friends of the Farm Community Orchard\, behind 84 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Friends of the Farm,Gardening,Māngere Bridge Community Orchard,Tree Planting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20241024T210925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T210925Z
UID:10000936-1730556000-1730563200@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 2 Nov\, 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts?  Come and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Sat 2 Nov 2-4pm. \nJobs to do might include laying cardboard\, mulching\, planting\, weeding\, painting\, harvesting\, and anything else that turns up on the day.  It’s a never-ending task\, mulching our new food forest!  This forms part of our plan towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles\, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed\, is an added bonus! \nGood company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward.  Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/community-orchard-working-bee-sat-2-nov-2024-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Friends of the Farm Community Orchard\, behind 84 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Friends of the Farm,Gardening,Māngere Bridge Community Orchard,Tree Planting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241020T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240917T220837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205223Z
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SUMMARY:Foreshore Clean Up - Sun 20th Oct 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: this event has been changed from Saturday 19th October due to a clash with another event our crew will be involved in. \nJoin us on Sunday 20th October between 2 – 4pm to clean up the foreshore/park down at the carpark opposite the GAS. \nWe would love it if you could spare an hour or 2 of your time to make Māngere Bridge more beautiful. \nSee you there!
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/foreshore-clean-up-sun-20th-oct-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Park at cnr Kiwi Esplanade & Coronation Road\, cnr Kiwi Esplanade & Coronation Road\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Friends of the Farm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240901T203350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T204700Z
UID:10000932-1728727200-1728738000@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Repair Cafe - Sat 12th Oct 2024
DESCRIPTION:Do you have any small items that need fixing? Bring them along.\nRepair cafes are free events where local people bring in damaged or broken items and volunteers repair them. This reduces waste\, saves money\, and raises community awareness about waste.\nWe’ll have skilled volunteers on hand to fix bikes\, sew ripped clothes\, mend damaged books\, and fix small household electrical and wooden items.\nEnjoy a cuppa while you wait.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/repair-cafe-sat-12th-oct-2024/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free events,Friends of the Farm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240720T232857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T003534Z
UID:10000928-1727517600-1727524800@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Māngere Bridge Seedling & Seed Swap Day - Sat Sept 28\, 10am - 12pm
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Farm and local Meegan have come together and are excited to share with you our first Spring Seed & Seedling Swap! \nDid you save seed from last year’s māra and end up with more than you’ll ever plant? Chances are you’re not alone. \nDo you ever sow seeds and have left over seedlings once you’ve planted out your garden? You’re probably not alone there as well. \nIf you’re new to the gardening world or just excited to get into another season of growing\, this event is for you! \n\nSeeds\nSeedlings\nOld pots\nPlant your own seedling\nLearn to make your own biodegradable seedling pots\nLearn to make your own biodegradable bags for food waste bins\n\nBring it on down and see what you can swap them for\, what you have too much of\, someone may have none…\nWhat you have none of\, someone may have plenty! \nCLICK HERE FOR OUR 10 PAGE SEED SWAP BOOKLET (4Mb PDF)
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangere-bridge-seedling-seed-swap-day/
LOCATION:Ambury Regional Park\, 43 Ambury Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Gardening,Learn something
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240829T012000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T012533Z
UID:10000931-1726322400-1726329600@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 14 Sept\, 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts?  Come and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Sat 14 Sept 2-4pm. \nJobs to do might include laying cardboard\, mulching\, planting\, weeding\, painting\, harvesting\, and anything else that turns up on the day.  It’s a never-ending task\, mulching our new food forest!  This forms part of our plan towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles\, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed\, is an added bonus! \nGood company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward.  Look out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/community-orchard-working-bee-sat-14-sept-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Friends of the Farm Community Orchard\, behind 84 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Friends of the Farm,Gardening,Māngere Bridge Community Orchard,Tree Planting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240907T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240829T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T005738Z
UID:10000930-1725717600-1725724800@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Sewing Bee at Ambury Barn - Sat 7 Sept\, 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:If you’re skilled with a needle or want to learn to sew and would like to join some like-minded buddies\, come along to Friends of the Farm‘s next sewing bee in the barn at Ambury Farm. \nWe’ll be making veggie bags (fabric provided) to top up our Tote All Recall bag bins in the library and at St Vincent’s shop in Māngere Bridge to encourage people to take reusable bags when shopping and reduce the waste from single-use plastic or paper bags. \nWe’ll have at least one spare machine if you’d like to do some of your own sewing or would like to learn how to use a machine. \nWe’re friendly and welcoming\, and will provide tea\, coffee and home-made baking.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/sewing-bee-at-ambury-barn-sat-7-sept-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Ambury Regional Park\, 43 Ambury Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240824T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240730T003156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T000030Z
UID:10000929-1724508000-1724515200@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 24 Aug 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A RESCHEDULE OF THE 17th AUGUST EVENT THAT WAS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER \nWe’d love you to help with the never-ending task of mulching our new food forest. Good company plus home-made baked goodies and tea/coffee will be your reward. \nLook out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge. \nCheck out our heritage food forest videos on our FB page\, or contact us for more information. \nBackground information: \nThis is the next step in developing our young food forest. We’re hoping to involve the community in creating a pocket planting of food trees which are successful in our unique area. \nThis heritage tree project began in 2020 but was held back by lockdowns. However\, we’re now on track\, with more land\, and expert pruning guidance from Brian\, grafting skills from Richard and community aspirations from Laurence. \nIf you have an old but fruitful stone fruit tree (peach\, plum\, apricot\, nectarine) which is successful despite you ignoring it\, and are interested in learning more about our project\, please get in touch so that we can plan next steps. The aim is to take scions and graft from these trees to grow exact replicas in our food forest. \nWe’re taking steps towards helping Mangere Bridge to become more food resilient; feeding our community well into the future from plants which have proven over time to grow well in our place. The reduction in waste from packaging and carbon emissions from air miles\, when you just have to walk down the road for a feed\, is an added bonus!
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/community-orchard-working-bee-sat-24-aug-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Friends of the Farm Community Orchard\, behind 84 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Gardening,Learn something
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240721T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240624T204006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T002704Z
UID:10000927-1721552400-1721559600@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Mangroves - 2024's final seedling removal day
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, we have had to postpone this event to a later date (September) to be confirmed. Apologies for any inconvenience.\n\nJoin us on the foreshore for mangrove seedling removals (60cm and smaller). This work is undertaken to protect the ecology of the foreshore for the wide variety of birds who are in the area. The exposed lava flows are a safe roosting area for them and the mudflats provide an accessible feeding ground. \nCome along and assist with sustaining the habitat for the birds of Mangere Bridge. \nWear old clothes\, sturdy shoes like old sneakers\, reef shoes or boat shoes. Bring your own gardening gloves and a bucket if you have them. \nSee you there!
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/mangroves-2024s-final-seedling-removal-day/
LOCATION:Māngere Boating Club\, Kiwi Esplanade\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland 2022\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For the kids,Free events,Friends of the Farm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240310T203735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T203751Z
UID:10000865-1720864800-1720875600@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Winter 2024 Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Do you have any small items that need fixing? Bring them along.\nRepair cafes are free events where local people bring in damaged or broken items and volunteers repair them. This reduces waste\, saves money\, and raises community awareness about waste.\nWe’ll have skilled volunteers on hand to fix bikes\, sew ripped clothes\, mend damaged books\, and fix small household electrical and wooden items.\nEnjoy a cuppa while you wait.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Māngere Bridge Library\, 5/7 Church Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free events,Friends of the Farm
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240622T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240526T065409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T064315Z
UID:10000925-1719064800-1719072000@aboutmangerebridge.nz
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Working Bee - Sat 22 Jun 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining a keen local bunch of gardening enthusiasts? \nCome and join Friends of the Farm’s next orchard working bee on Sat 22 June 2-4pm. \nJobs to do might include laying cardboard\, mulching\, planting\, weeding\, painting\, harvesting\, and anything else that turns up on the day. \nLook out for the Friends of the Farm flag on the side of the road near 82 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge.
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/community-orchard-working-bee-sat-22-jun-2-4pm/
LOCATION:Friends of the Farm Community Orchard\, behind 84 Wallace Rd\, Mangere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free events,Friends of the Farm,Gardening,Learn something
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T094740
CREATED:20240515T013532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T014032Z
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SUMMARY:Sewing Bee: Sat 25 May 1-3pm
DESCRIPTION:If planting’s not your thing\, but you’re skilled with a needle or want to learn to sew and would like to join some like-minded buddies\, come along to Friends of the Farm‘s next sewing bee in the barn at Ambury Farm. \nWe’ll be making veggie bags (fabric provided) to top up our Tote All Recall bag bins in the library and at St Vincent’s shop in Māngere Bridge to encourage people to take reusable bags when shopping and reduce the waste from single-use plastic or paper bags. \nWe’ll have at least one spare machine if you’d like to do some of your own sewing or would like to learn how to use a machine. \nWe’re friendly and welcoming\, and will provide tea\, coffee and home-made baking. If you arrive early\, you might even get a sausage from the planting day! For our regulars\, please note the earlier start and finish time!
URL:https://aboutmangerebridge.nz/event/sewing-bee-sat-25-may-1-3pm/
LOCATION:Ambury Regional Park\, 43 Ambury Road\, Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art & Crafts,Community Events,Friends of the Farm,Learn something
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Farm":MAILTO:friends@fof.nz
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