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Devonport Precincts Appeal

  • Goal Reached

      17 November 2017
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    Devonport Peninsula Precincts Society held a movie night fund-raiser at The Vic Cinema on Monday the 13th of November that sold to just one short of capacity. Funds from this and other events, together with donations made directly and through this page, have reached the goal of covering all legal, design and planning expenses associated with the successful legal appeal to the Environment Court in the matter of the Devonport retirement village. The fund-raising appeal has been an amazing and generous effort by a great many people. Thank you to all who have contributed, with time, goods, skills, and donations. Together we've made our community better.

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  • Let's Finish this!...in Style

      4 November 2017
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    To complete the positive community win achieved for existing and future residents - there is just $3,000 left to raise to cover the costs of the successful Court appeal.

    Come and help us celebrate the finish at our early screening of "Murder on the Orient Express", 8pm, Monday the 13th of November at The Vic Cinema, Devonport.

    This is a night to dress up and enjoy this thrilling film. A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish and suspenseful mystery. Directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, and Dame Judi Dench.

    Tickets must be purchased prior. Reserved seating for $30 per person includes two tickets in a DPPS' "Famous Raffle" including an iPad and more, drawn on the night, and a complimentary drink or ice-cream. Book online by copying this address into your browser bar, https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/murder-on-the-orient-express/auckland/devonport, or phone 022 053 3092.

    Kindly supported by Eventfinda.

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  • Appeal Extended

      29 September 2017
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    With over $18,000 raised through this Givealittle Page, Devonport Peninsula Precincts Society has just $3,000 left to raise to cover all legal, planning and urban designer costs associated with the successful Environment Court appeal amending the Devonport retirement village design. Accordingly the Page is extended until 30 April 2018 or the final target is reached - whichever is sooner. Thank you to all those who have generously donated; if you've not yet, please consider supporting this appeal and be part of putting this early decision under the Auckland Unitary Plan right.

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  • Quiz Whizzes

      5 August 2017
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    The Fizz Quiz fundraiser on 28th of July was a great night of fun and celebration. Thank you to all who supported it and congratulations to the winners.

    Just under $6K was raised towards the legal, planning and design costs of the successful legal appeal amending the Devonport retirement village. We have just $3K left to raise which will conclude this positive community action. If you haven’t yet, please consider donating here - you will be part of putting this early decision under Auckland’s Unitary Plan, right.

    Thanks especially to those businesses and individuals who supported the Fizz Quiz silent auction; Cirque du Soliel's "Toruk" at Spark Arena from September 15, Newton Andrews Gallery, Yarntons Mens & Ladies Fashions, Lyndsay Brock, Devonport Motors, Ken Davis Architects, Component, Glorious Gardens, Mastering Art, and Diane & Keith Humphreys. The community is better for your support.

    (Pictured: a silent auction item, a fine art print by Component)

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  • Everyone Likes to Win

      27 July 2017
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    Our warm and friendly Fizz Quiz starting 7pm on Friday the 28th of July is shaping-up to be a cracker of a night. The venue is the new and comfortable Vauxhall School Hall, Morrison Ave, Devonport.

    There are some great prizes and silent auction items to be won, including a family pass for six to opening night of Cirque du Soliel's Toruk at Spark Arena valued at $1,199.40, an architectural concept design, women's fashion and menswear, original art works and more. A limited number of tickets are still available . Join a table on the night or get a team together and book a table for 6-8. Tickets are just $20 per person (adults only) and include food with a cash bar operating. To book email: ngataringabay@gmail.com.

    Pictured: image from Toruk promotional trailer

    Listing of Fizz Quiz on Eventfinda: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/fizz-quiz/auckland/devonport

    More details on Cirque du Soleil's Toruk at Spark Arena opening Friday the 15th of September, https://www.sparkarena.co.nz/cirque-du-soleil-2017/

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  • Fizz Quiz - Friday, July 28

      2 July 2017
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    Everyone loves to win and you’re warmly invited to our next fundraising - Fizz Quiz. If you saw the raffle prizes at the recent Movie Night, then you probably don’t need inviting twice. Crack-open a great night as we pop a few questions and compete for choice rewards.

    Be quick to secure your family or friends’ table or team up on the night as spaces are limited for what promises to be a warm and fun winter’s night of friendly competition.

    Ticket price includes food with snacks and drink available to purchase. $20 per person in teams of 6 to 8. For bookings and info email ngataringabay@gmail.com or phone 021 299 3238

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  • Environment Court Decision Reached

      14 June 2017
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    The Environment Court has ordered that the legal appeal of the consent to build a large retirement village on Auckland's North Shore in Devonport is settled. The appellant, Devonport Peninsula Precincts Society is satisfied with the significant remedies the community has achieved.

    Of specific concern was that the original proposed development did not ensure a mix of building heights or variation of build form when viewed from streets, public space, and the adjoining residential locality.

    The agreement reached in mediation reduced the bulk and dominance of the buildings, breaking three large buildings at the elevated western end of the development in to six smaller buildings surrounding a large courtyard.

    Greater porosity has been achieved across the site.

    There has been a significant change to the orientation of the central core of the largest building on the lower, eastern end of the site to improve internal amenity, reduce the apparent building length, and continue the open space of Regent Street within the site.

    When viewed from the south, the height of the overall village skyline silhouette has been lowered, reducing visual dominance.

    Thanks to all those who have donated to support this successful appeal - this is your win! If you haven't yet; please give generously and be part of successfully putting this early decision under the new Unitary Plan right.

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  • Mediation Reaches Successful Conclusion

      12 May 2017
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    The mediation process with Ryman Healthcare is complete and announced in a joint media statement. Pending Court approval the appeal is over and issues satisfactorily addressed. For supporters and donators to this appeal, this is your win. Thank you for everything you've done.

    Our finances are all in now. We've had some fantastic results to this Givealittle page and Yard Sale ($20k) but we are just $15k short to cover the costs of our legal, planning and design experts throughout the mediation process. Fundraising efforts are continuing to clear this and you are invited to attend the fundraising screening of "Viceroy's House"at The Vic Cinema Devonport 8pm on May the 22nd - email ngataringabay@gmail.com or phone 022 0533092 for tickets, no door sales.

    Also, please consider donating here - every small amount counts and helps achieve great things

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  • Film Evening Fundraiser

      6 May 2017
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    Devonport Peninsula Precincts Society hosts a film screening of "Viceroys House" – a drama about the transition of British India to independence at The Vic Cinema, Devonport on Monday the 22nd of May at 8pm. Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) stars as Lord Mountbatten who meets with conflict as different sides clash in the face of monumental change.

    Tickets are $25 and include a complimentary drink or ice-cream. Book now and support the appeal by emailing ngataringabay@gmail.com or phone 022 0533092.

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  • Overwhelming Response to Yard Sale

      13 April 2017
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    The organisers of the The Great Lake Road Yard Sale were overwhelmed by the community's response and it clearly points to a ground swell of support along the Devonport peninsula.

    The event raised $19k, all of which goes to support the community's Environment Court appeal to Ryman Healthcare's plans for a huge retirement village on the peninsula. The community has set a target of $75k for its appeal.

    The group of volunteers were left aghast at the volume and quality of items local people donated to the sale including kayaks, a piano, original artworks, antiques, and even a car.

    The community group's chair, Iain Rea, said "hundreds turned out to support the event. Many told me they were on board because we are organised, our goals are realistic, and the appeal is ultimately necessary to ensure that the Devonport peninsula is developed appropriately now and in the future.

    We are not aiming to stop Ryman. If you look at our requests, we are not asking for the world, just changes that will ensure that their development - which will still be by far the biggest single development in Devonport - is more in keeping with its surroundings."

    (pictured: in the Information Tent at the Yard Sale, Iain Rea puts another car sticker on the Lake Road donation box, supervised by Jean Day - photo, Ken Davis)

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  • Fundraising Event - The Great Lake Road Yard Sale

      26 March 2017
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    We’re working hard to fundraise for the appeal. Please join us for the Great Lake Road Yard Sale on 8 and 9 April at the Scout and Guide Hall on Allenby Ave, Devonport – all the details/times are here (https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/the-great-lake-road-yard-sale/auckland/devonport). We’ve got some fantastic items, so come and grab a bargain, a hot ham roll and a coffee! We’d love to see you.

    We’re collecting pre loved items for the sale at the moment. If you live locally and have anything you can donate for the sale, please contact Trish on 445 1520 or 021 0862 6675.

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