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Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show … View moreJust $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.
Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on … View moreOur Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on some islands, they are almost entirely absent from the two main islands.
One exception is Wellington, where birds from Zealandia and Matiu/Somes Islands are occasionally seen in suburban gardens.
The Community Kitchen each week cooks and donates free meals to families in crisis (within the Wairarapa).
We will be receiving a bulk load of tomatoes next week and a large group of volunteers will be turning this into passata sauce as a base for future cooking sessions.
Recently local charity … View moreThe Community Kitchen each week cooks and donates free meals to families in crisis (within the Wairarapa).
We will be receiving a bulk load of tomatoes next week and a large group of volunteers will be turning this into passata sauce as a base for future cooking sessions.
Recently local charity shops kindly donated preserving jars for this project but we now required screw lids and seals.
If you have any to spare and are happy to donate these, they will be gratefully received. Ring Bev 063771022/0272703366 for further information or pickup.
As part of a new initiative to allow greater interactivity Cobblestones is looking for some surplus SmartTV's capable of HDMI and USB input.
So, if anyone is upgrading we are on the lookout and happy to pay for the right gear.
Please contact Bob Tosswill (027) 2288105
Yes paw-friends it's #nzmadeday this Saturday! Keep your eyes peeled for some great deals from #nzmade creators and doggytreats bakers. 🐾 Woof!
#shopkiwi #nzdogtreats #buynzmade
The fluoride-free water fountain on Manuka Street is closed until further notice. The council has been notified of a positive E.coli reading in the scheme supplying the fountain.
As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest.
1x single room, furnished, also trundler bed (for weekend parent?) Wardrobe. All utilities included, but excludes food. Smokers ok. No pets. Off street parking. $200 pw. Winz approved for bond etc.
1x double room, fully furnished, no wardrobe but extensive drawers available, all other stipulations … View more1x single room, furnished, also trundler bed (for weekend parent?) Wardrobe. All utilities included, but excludes food. Smokers ok. No pets. Off street parking. $200 pw. Winz approved for bond etc.
1x double room, fully furnished, no wardrobe but extensive drawers available, all other stipulations as above.
Photos for reference of couch, for a boy. And a kids sleeping bag too. Thanks
Masterton's popular tractor and bulldozer at the Kids Kids Own Playground are under threat and could be removed,
The tractor and bulldozer were donated by a local farmer and installed by the Masterton Lions Club in May 1961.
A report to the council notes there have been few reports of injury … View moreMasterton's popular tractor and bulldozer at the Kids Kids Own Playground are under threat and could be removed,
The tractor and bulldozer were donated by a local farmer and installed by the Masterton Lions Club in May 1961.
A report to the council notes there have been few reports of injury but the equipment does not meet modern playground standards.
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Masterton residents are outraged over plans to remove two popular attractions from a children's playground.
The Masterton District Council is proposing to remove a bulldozer and tractor which have been features of the Kids Own Playground since 1961.
A report to councillors said both pieces of … View moreMasterton residents are outraged over plans to remove two popular attractions from a children's playground.
The Masterton District Council is proposing to remove a bulldozer and tractor which have been features of the Kids Own Playground since 1961.
A report to councillors said both pieces of equipment are in poor condition and are potentially dangerous to children.
“Whilst there are minimal reports of injury or incidents over the past five years, the equipment no longer meets today's playground safety standards,” the report said.
Wellington Opera is thrilled to be taking audiences on a journey of musical and theatrical discovery, launching with Mozart’s masterpiece Don Giovanni at the Wellington Opera House, April 2021.
Wellington audiences are in for a real treat, with a dynamic New Zealand cast featuring many … View moreWellington Opera is thrilled to be taking audiences on a journey of musical and theatrical discovery, launching with Mozart’s masterpiece Don Giovanni at the Wellington Opera House, April 2021.
Wellington audiences are in for a real treat, with a dynamic New Zealand cast featuring many principals back in New Zealand on pause from their careers around the world.
The production of Don Giovanni is directed by Sara Brodie, with designer Meg Rollandi, and Matthew Ross as Music Director, with the Wellington Opera Chorus and Orchestra Wellington.
This is a bold yet timeless production offering food for thought for our times whilst embracing the theatricality of old.
Don’t miss it… with only four shows in April 2021, buy your tickets now!
MARTINBOROUGH, CARTERTON, FEATHERSTON and GREYTOWN! Exciting series of interactive workshops is coming up - it's all KOHA / FREE and open for ALL AGES. There will be hundreds of very special musical instruments available for people to try, all tuned the way that you can't make a mistake! … View moreMARTINBOROUGH, CARTERTON, FEATHERSTON and GREYTOWN! Exciting series of interactive workshops is coming up - it's all KOHA / FREE and open for ALL AGES. There will be hundreds of very special musical instruments available for people to try, all tuned the way that you can't make a mistake! Join the nearest workshop or come to all of them, bring your family and friends and ENJOY!
No musical experience needed, no bookings required. Just turn up.
All workshops are 6.30 pm - 8 pm.
- November 18th in Martinborough (Wahinga Centre)
- November 19th in Carterton (Heart of Arts gallery)
- November 27th at Featherston Community Centre
- December 1st at Greytown Library
- December 4th in Wellington (Aro Valley Community Hall)
- and Feb.12th, March 12th, April 9th and May 14th 2021 in Wellington as well!
Indescribable gratitude to 'Creative Communities Scheme NZ' (Wellington City, South Wairarapa District, Carterton District) for supporting interactive arts and making this happen!
This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.
New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.
HOW TO AVOID… View moreThis Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.
New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.
HOW TO AVOID A SCAM:
+ A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you to ask for your PIN, password or to move money to another account.
+ Never click on a link in an unexpected email or text – you could be giving access to your personal and financial details.
+ Always question uninvited approaches in case it is a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.
+ Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic – just because someone knows your basic details (name and address, or mother’s maiden name) it doesn’t mean they are genuine.
+ Don’t be rushed into making a decision or financial transaction on the spot – a genuine bank or trusted organisation would never do this.
+ Listen to your instincts – if something feels wrong then it generally is.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam you can contact Police and report the matter via 105.
For more info on how you can prevent yourself, family and friends from being scammed, visit:
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