Community News
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30 Jan, 2016Great live jazz on the MainStage, tasty food, wine and craft beer in the beautiful Clevedon Valley on Sunday February 28th 10:30am-7:30pm at the Auckland Polo Grounds.Tickets available at Eventfinder and at the gate. Get tickets online and save! Earlybird tickets close midnight Monday 1st Feb http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/2016-clevedon-jazz-wine-food-festival/a... A seriously enjoyable day especially when joined by a group of friends/family. Contact director... read more »
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22 Oct, 2015It is confirmed that the 2015 Clevedon Fireworks will not be on this yearMany thanks to the Clevedon Residents Assoc, Clevedon Fire Brigade, Clevedon Coast Oysters and Pascoes for all the planning, doing and sponsoring over the years plus all the volunteers and businesses that assisted. If you are local and would like to project manage a 2016 Fireworks let us know.
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24 Jul, 2015The Clevedon Business Association has formed a Design and Planning subcommittee to help our community understand and address the changes anticipated under Auckland Council's Clevedon Village Plan Change 32.We are fortunate two professionally qualified locals, Nicki Henshaw and Jane Masters, have agreed to offer their time and expertise to lead a community engagement project for the subcommittee. Their programme - 'Clevedon Conversations' - is introduced here. This programme launches in late July with... read more »
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17 Jun, 2015Fundraiser Movie Night at the Clevedon Cafe, 27 July 2015Director Christopher Pryor and producer Miriam Smith will be present at a special fundraising film screening on Monday 27 July, 7pm at the Clevedon Cafe. The Ground We Won is a New Zealand production which received huge accolades from the nation’s film reviewers. It’s a beautiful, heart-warming... read more »
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16 Sep, 2014Chef's Kitchen on North Road is opening on Wednesday the 24th of September!
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17 Jul, 2014Waitawa Regional Park is closed until further notice after significant slips during the recent storm.The park, on Clevedon Kawakawa Bay Road, received 192 mm of rain over 13 hours on Saturday 12th July. The slips have affected the hillside and road leading to Mataitai Bay, the park's main beach, picnic area and wharf. A geotechnical assessment will be carried out this week and earth-moving... read more »
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23 May, 2014Kokako bird conservation volunteers got together recently to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hunua Ranges kokako project.It became a reunion for those involved over that time. A group of about 40 were present for the unveiling of a sign at Piggots Campground, which told the timeline of rescuing the kokako population in the Hunua Ranges, from one pair to now thirty. Some of the original surveyors of the birds and the... read more »
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14 Feb, 2014Organisers of New Zealand’s favourite house and garden tour are looking for volunteers. The annual NZ House & Garden Tours 2014 return to Auckland in March, and for the first time, Clevedon and Alfriston is hosting a tour. This is the country’s biggest national charity house tour,... read more »
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3 Feb, 2014This district's representatives (Wairoa) on the Franklin Local Board will once again be available to meet with residents on Fridays. In addition, local community association representatives will continue to meet on the first Friday of each month. The local community organisations respresentatives... read more »
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17 Jan, 2014Want to meet new people and have the experience of a lifetime? Join the SPLORE Volunteer Crew. There are all sorts of exciting positions available. Sign up now to get in behind the scenes of one of Aotearoa's iconic music festivals and volunteer in exchange for entry and camping. Love and... read more »
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5 Nov, 2013Police Volunteers needed!Clevedon Police Station is manned by a band of volunteers in the newly refurbished and comfortable District Centre, Monday - Friday 11.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. The role is to maintain a presence within the community under the leadership of Clevedon Community Constable Mark Payne. If you would be... read more »
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31 Oct, 2013Get ready for summer!All winter, the Clevedon School Community Pool committee has been chasing funds to upgrade the pool. Although there has been huge community support for its operation we have been seeking funding for its heating, painting and repairs to future proof it. Thanks to The Endeavour Community Trust (and... read more »
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5 Sep, 2013Speech by Clevedon School pupil Toby Wheeler.Why you should live in Clevedon? Clevedon you say, where? Clevedon is a rural area with its very own village with a dairy, hairdresser, bottle shop, chemist, coffee shop, fruit and vege shop, cafe, fish and chip shop, real estate agent and my Dad's favourite place, The Clevedon Hotel! Clevedon has... read more »
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17 Aug, 2013Murphy Buses is looking for a permanent part time driver based near Clevedon for morning and afternoon school runs.Some charter work may be available between school runs. We are looking for someone to commence as soon as possible. Preference would be given if you hold a clean Class 2 Licence & P endorsement. You must have a good understanding of English, have a friendly and enthusiastic manner and be well... read more »
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14 Aug, 2013A warm welcome to the new owner of Acorns, Karol Stephens, who has recently bought the business from Dianne Cunningham.Maintaining the excellent variety of stock and the friendly welcoming atmosphere created by Dianne and her staff is core to the on-going life of the shop, and Karol has been wermed by the generosity existing customers have extended to her. People have been so friendly introducing themselves and... read more »
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1 Jul, 2013Great decision-making skills? Former alcohol licensing experience? We are calling for expressions of interest from Auckland residents that are interested in making decisions on alcohol licensing throughout the region.On the 18 December 2013 a new licensing body, the District Licensing Committees (DLCs), will be responsible for issuing all alcohol licences in Auckland. Each DLC will be made up of three people; two members and one chairperson. We are looking for a minimum of 30 people in total to fulfil these... read more »
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1 Jul, 2013Clevedon man Jack Holmes is cycling to Base Camp of Everest! From 14 June – 11 July 2013, the BIG CYCLE team are undertaking the grueling challenge of climbing 10 mountains (of which 5 are over 5,000 meters in height!!) from Lhasa to Kathmandu, including Everest Base Camp; all in the name of... read more »
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1 May, 2013The planning, consultation and paperwork have been completed and now the real action is about to begin. On Monday 6 May, Construct Interiors will begin removing the 80’s décor and work on transforming the interior into a comfortable, updated, flexible use space. Regular users are being temporarily... read more »
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4 Apr, 2013The Clevedon Business Association, through independent research company Ben Parsons & Associates, has launched a survey called “Let’s Talk Business”. The survey targets business owners who run a business from – Ardmore, Brookby, Whitford, Pine Harbour, Beachlands, Omana, Maraetai, Clevedon,... read more »
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21 Feb, 2013View this Saturday 23 February, 10am – 11.30am at the centre or check out here. Although there are no visible signs of any work taking place, a lot has been happening finalising plans and consulting with Clevedon community groups to get the plan just right. The project was originally started by... read more »