Eastern Districts Country Music Club

Our next club night is at 7pm on Wednesday, March 19. Club nights are held fortnightly. Everyone is welcome to listen to our live music or come and sing or play an instrument. Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Bucklands Beach. Non-members $5. For more information, phone Bev on 021 11 56 866.

Food Forest talk

Join us for a Food Forest talk presented by Ben Zhang, senior gardener, horticulture consultant and permaculture designer. Learn about forest garden, a diverse planting of edible plants that attempts to mimic the ecosystems and patterns found in nature. Tea and coffee provided. All are welcome! Tuesday, April 1, 10.30am-11.30am, at Pakuranga Library. Phone 377 0209 or email pakuranga.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Counselling services

Need a helping hand? Our highly trained interviewers are just a phone call away. We also offer free, confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental face-to-face or online counselling services to help you deal with life’s challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships, stress, sexuality and more. All adults (16+) of all genders, cultures and abilities are welcome. To book, phone Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga, 09 576 8331 / Botany 09 271 5382, WhatsApp 028 438 2188, or email enquiries.pakuranga@cab.org.nz.