Newsletter Issue 3 – October 2021

Welcome to our third issue of It’s All About Māngere Bridge, our Friends of the Farm community newsletter.

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Below you will find a list of our online versions of the articles from this issue. Enjoy!

Newsletter Issue 3 (Oct 2021) Article List

Manukau Report Summary: Māngere Bridge

October 31, 2021

For the first time, all the State of the Environment monitoring programmes in the Manukau Harbour and its catchment have been brought together in one Auckland Council report.

October 30, 2021

After 29 years at Māngere Bridge Kindergarten, we asked Carol to reflect on her journey…

October 30, 2021

Chair Hurimoana Nui Dennis gives us a brief history of this Local Treasure

October 30, 2021

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) offers free, friendly, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone.

RECYCLING RIGHT

October 30, 2021

We help you be a tidy Kiwi by listing places close to us in Māngere Bridge where you can take items for recycling, upcycling and repurposing.

October 30, 2021

Tips on bringing neighbourhoods closer and keeping our community safer via Neighbourhood Support & Community Cam…

2026 Begins at Māngere Bridge Community Orchard Working Bee

Friends of the Farm Frequent Facilitator Caroline was delighted with our first Community Orchard working bee of the year. Let’s hear her recollection…
Save the dates! Lots of Wastewise events coming up!

Orchard Working Bee, Giant Pumpkin Competition, Sewing Bee, Repair Cafe and e-Waste Collection…it’s all on!
Two Years of Crafty Work – and Counting

The Māngere Bridge Library Craft Group has been meeting for two years now and continues to grow and develop. Locals come along to knit, crochet, embroider, do felt work, macrame and chat.
Summer at the Māngere Bridge Community Orchard Working Bee

It was so encouraging, despite the forecast 27C heat, to see nearly 15 people working hard to create a place that will shade us and feed us in the future…
Green Thumbs at Māngere Bridge Community Orchard Working Bee

Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to care for the orchard, starting with spreading mulch around the thriving blueberry bushes and carefully weeding around the harakeke to keep the area tidy and healthy.
Sew Good!

It was a lively day at Ambury Farm’s for the Friends of the Farm Sewing Bee for November, filled with the rhythmic hum of sewing machines and the cheerful buzz of conversation.
Māngere Bridge – A Busy and Rewarding October

Friends of the Farm hosted 3 exciting events in October, all were focused on reducing waste, stretching resources, saving expenses and celebrating community cooperation & environmental care…
Run, walk, stroll, stride, scoot – Māngere Bridge Fun Run 2025

“The weather was fine and the scenery was perfect. The Fun Run took a wide route through Māngere Bridge- it was a real tour…”
2025 Seedling Swap Day and Giant Pumpkin Competition

Our 2nd Seedling Swap Day was another huge success with all levels of gardener enjoyed learning and sharing…not to mention our inaugural Giant Pumpkin Competition…
Crafty Work by Crafty Folk

22 beanies, 7 jerseys, 6 cardies, 6 Octopus toys, a cot blanket, premmie hat, 4 pairs knitted wool slippers, plus 9 fabric grab bags…