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1552 days ago

Class on tonight at Dyer Street School Hall

Andy from State of Motion - Zumba Fitness

Join us tonight at Dyer Street School Hall at 6 pm. If this is your first time with us then it's a free class!

We're running a September SPECIAL pay $5 for a week of Zumba classes.

Full details on our website www.stateofmotion.co.nz...

Check out the link below to see our Avalon … View more
Join us tonight at Dyer Street School Hall at 6 pm. If this is your first time with us then it's a free class!

We're running a September SPECIAL pay $5 for a week of Zumba classes.

Full details on our website www.stateofmotion.co.nz...

Check out the link below to see our Avalon Public Hall class in action.

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1552 days ago

Buttons

Elizabeth from Naenae

dug up this rotating stand from the depth of the garage containing about 200 containers of buttons, gold mine for someone who uses buttons. sorry you will have to take the dust with it, been there about 40 yrs.
happy for offers

Negotiable

1557 days ago

Tawa - where the llama and alpacas roam

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Hob the llama and his alpaca cobbers are regular visitors to the Tawa shops with their owner, Stephen.

What's the strangest thing you've seen walking towards you down the local high street?

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1552 days ago

Having certainty inspires confidence

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement … View more
When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

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1552 days ago

Meet our 2020 Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.

1552 days ago

Tātou Rohe – Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Check out the latest edition of Greater Wellington’s community newsletter, Tātou Rohe – Our Region at the link below.

If you’d like to receive bi-weekly updates on what’s happening across the region directly to your inbox, subscribe online: www.gw.govt.nz...

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1553 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to nymblscience.com...
Register now

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1553 days ago

Fit for a Fiver - A week of Zumba Classes for only $5

Andy from State of Motion - Zumba Fitness

We are running a crazy special for all of September. For just $5 you can attend a whole week of our classes! That's Monday nights at Dyer Street School Hall, Tuesday night at Avalon Public Hall and then back at Dyer Street School Hall on a Saturday morning. Full details are available on our … View moreWe are running a crazy special for all of September. For just $5 you can attend a whole week of our classes! That's Monday nights at Dyer Street School Hall, Tuesday night at Avalon Public Hall and then back at Dyer Street School Hall on a Saturday morning. Full details are available on our website where you can also purchase your $5 pass. If you have any questions please message us and we'll be happy to answer them.

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1562 days ago

Way Back Wednesday - Friday edition

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Because it's shaping up to be a nice(ish) day, we thought we'd share another of Graham Stewart's excellent photos to ease us into the weekend.

Same question as last time - were are we?
This spot in the capital city has changed a wee bit since the photo was taken.

Feel free to share… View more
Because it's shaping up to be a nice(ish) day, we thought we'd share another of Graham Stewart's excellent photos to ease us into the weekend.

Same question as last time - were are we?
This spot in the capital city has changed a wee bit since the photo was taken.

Feel free to share your memories.

Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.

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1553 days ago

It's the final countdown

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Wellington, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.

Who will it be?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1555 days ago

Cleaning jobs wanted

Michelle from Naenae

Hi, I’m looking for cleaning jobs in the Hutt Valley. Regular or one-offs (end of tenancies etc). Reasonable rates and discount for pensioners. References available. Call 0226929319

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1554 days ago

2 x Reusable Face Masks with Head Strap

Sue from Avalon

2 Brand New Masks for $12
* 3 Layers of new quality fabric & fused interfacing
* These masks have soft elastic that goes around the head. Some people have difficulty with elastic around their ears, so this solves that problem
* Bendable nose piece to allow closer fitting.
* Washable - better … View more
2 Brand New Masks for $12
* 3 Layers of new quality fabric & fused interfacing
* These masks have soft elastic that goes around the head. Some people have difficulty with elastic around their ears, so this solves that problem
* Bendable nose piece to allow closer fitting.
* Washable - better by hand as these are cotton. To sanitise hand wash with warm soapy water, rinse.
Colours and fabric pattern as per 2nd photo

Price: $12

1555 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1555 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1555 days ago

YOUR VOICE

Corinne Morris from

Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think … View more
Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy! You may even get published in our newsletter.

Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 Countdown voucher, generously donated by the team at Countdown.

Please email your entries to:
news@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
Or mail your entries to:
Age Concern Wellington (Re Your Voice), PO Box 11-108, Wellington, 6142

Terms and Conditions:
By submitting an entry, you grant permission to Age Concern Wellington to publish your entry in their newsletters and on their website. Only winning entries will receive a prize. All entries remain the property of the entrant. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

We look forward to hearing from you all!

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