From Amala-sensei

New Trainees and New Plans

Recently we have had several people join us for training… The spike in demand for residential training has informed our recent explorations into the possibilities for developing the Centre's facilities further. One of the other things that came out of our brainstorming back in May was that we needed to make any building plans (we had talked about doing caretaker's quarters first) in the context of the big picture, that is, our long-term vision for the Centre. Decent living quarters for residents is a part of that vision, and so is strengthening community.

Patch of green adopted by the Centre

As part of our Earth day celebrations we cleaned up a small piece of Auckland Council land behind the Centre. We started by removing years of accumulated junk, and by planting a row of small hibiscus bushes that will eventually grow into a hedge along the south edge of the carpark the land surrounds. Zoe Carafice has made a planting plan for us and we will make an application for funding to the Council to purchase plants to beautify the area.

From Amala-sensei

Fundraising Concert

Many thanks, especially to the performers who were so generous with their time and energy, and to all who helped make the night so enjoyable. Funds raised will go towards the next stage of alterations to 52 Princes Street.