Enthusiastic people with a positive approach to life
Join us at our next Monthly Meeting
Wednesday 5 February 2025: 9.45am.
Milford Bowling Club, 20 Commodore Parry Road, Milford.
u3a welcomes new members as you bring new thoughts and ideas to our group.
Our Monthly Meetings have a variety of ingredients certain to meet your taste! A warm welcome (and a few notices) from the President; a mini-talk by one of our members; a biscuit break for friendly chatter and meeting new friends; and a main speaker of note in the community.
A sure recipe for success and enjoyment - "Do try it!"
Our Guest Speaker
Dave Bayes
Bayes Coachlines
The story of an innovative kiwi bus company
Bayes Coachlines is a family-owned bus and coach company based in Auckland, New Zealand, with a rich history spanning over four decades. Starting in 1972 by initially focusing on transporting materials like metal, scoria, limestone, and agricultural lime, and then in 1979 they ventured into passenger transport by acquiring Roberts Transport, which operated four school bus routes with four buses.
By 2009, Bayes Coachlines had expanded its fleet to 36 school buses and nine luxury touring coaches, serving local schools and offering tours across New Zealand. The company continued to grow, and by 2024, it operated 87 buses, maintaining a strong presence in both school transportation and luxury coach services.
Today, Bayes Coachlines continues to provide a range of transportation services, including luxury coach hire throughout New Zealand, with bases in Auckland and Christchurch. Their fleet includes 22-seater to 49-seater coaches, catering to various group sizes and travel needs.
Our Study Groups
u3a Takapuna offers lifelong learning in an informal way. Our members are in the ‘third age’ of life – having finished working full-time or raising a family, we have time to pursue our interests, or try something new. We thrive on educational, recreational and social activities. Groups meet fortnightly or monthly. There are no qualification requirements – and no exams!
