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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 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.
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:
54th annual rose show! Saturday 21st November- open 1-3p.m free admission. Senior Citizens Hall, Perry Street. All are welcome to show their roses which must be staged between 6- 10.30 a.m.
2 seater couch in good condition (cushions not included). Good hard wearing fabric no rips or tears.
Mary Fisher is one of our most successful international swimmers.
A world class athlete, she is an advocate for the blind and has never let her disability stop her.
Living in Upper Hutt, she took up competitive swimming at nine, first representing New Zealand in Australia in 2007.
At the 2009 World… View moreMary Fisher is one of our most successful international swimmers.
A world class athlete, she is an advocate for the blind and has never let her disability stop her.
Living in Upper Hutt, she took up competitive swimming at nine, first representing New Zealand in Australia in 2007.
At the 2009 World Short Course Championships she featured prominently before setting a world record in the women’s 200m individual medley S11 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Mary always took her sport seriously, training daily with a determination to see how fast she could go.
At the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal, she won five gold medals.
At the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Mary secured a further five medals including three gold, and at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games she again broke a world record in winning gold.
Mary retired from Para swimming in November 2018.
Mary, 26, is well-known for her work as an advocate around disability and environmental issues and for her support developing Para swimmers and mentoring youth with vision impairment and their families.
In 2019, she was appointed to the board of Paralympics New Zealand.
Remember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. … View moreRemember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. She ended up giving me a bit of a masterclass in tenacity and not giving up on your home owning dreams.
Find out how Bailey found her first home, and what it means to her after such a big let down.
One potted peony.
Flowers are just finishing on it.
Very fragrant.
Pickupis in Kuripuni.
Several people asked me about this one but Im sorry Ive lost track of names and numbers ( difficult to trace on neighbourly and cellphone) so have relisted it in the hope that the right person will … View moreOne potted peony.
Flowers are just finishing on it.
Very fragrant.
Pickupis in Kuripuni.
Several people asked me about this one but Im sorry Ive lost track of names and numbers ( difficult to trace on neighbourly and cellphone) so have relisted it in the hope that the right person will see it first. I did manage to contact one person but have had no reply.
Thanks for looking.
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