Mourning closes ASB branches
All ASB branches will be shut from 1pm until the end of the trading day as a mark of respect for Mangere Bridge teller John Vaughan, slain during a robbery on Wednesday. The bank's 0800 call centre will remain open with reduced staff.
Cassavetes retrospective
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City Theatre and the Auckland Film Society present a double header. The John Cassavetes retrospective continues with A Woman under the Influence (1974), starring Gina Rowlands and Peter Falk, at the casino's theatre from 6.15pm followed at 9 by a screening of Shadows of our Forgotten Ancestors (1964), directed by Sergey Paradzhanov. Call (09) 817-9362 for details.
Opera in the daytime
Operatunity, a daytime concert series, presents Not Too Heavy - Not Too Light, a showcase of operatic melodies from Mozart to Les Mis, in the Jubilee Hall (old Blind Institute building), Parnell, from 11am. Tickets are $20, with group discounts available. For information call (09) 625-9909.
Andrew WK concert cancelled
Tonight's concert by Andrew WK at the Regent Theatre in Queen St, Auckland, has been cancelled. Refunds are available by posting the tickets to Ticketek, PO Box 5440, Wellesley St, Auckland.
Waste and worm farming
A free seminar on waste minimisation, composting and worm farming will be conducted from 6.30pm tonight at the KERP Education Centre, 17 Lauderdale Rd, Birkdale. For information call (09) 482-1172 or email kerp@ihug.co.nz
Waikato water debate
North Shore residents can have their say on Waikato River water at a public meeting in the Milford Primary School, Shakespeare Rd, from 7.30pm. The meeting is hosted by city councillors Joel Cayford and Andrew Williams.
Artificial hockey turfs
Artificial hockey turfs within the Auckland Hockey Association region will be discussed at a public meeting at the association headquarters at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, at 7 tonight. For information call (09) 373-6800.
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