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Volunteer MOW Drivers are urgently required within the area defined below:
Tawa in the Sth to Pukerua Bay in the Nth
Titahi Bay in the West to Judgeford in the East
All areas of Porirua
We deliver meals subsidised by CCDHB to a wide sector of the community including the elderly, isolated and the … View moreVolunteer MOW Drivers are urgently required within the area defined below:
Tawa in the Sth to Pukerua Bay in the Nth
Titahi Bay in the West to Judgeford in the East
All areas of Porirua
We deliver meals subsidised by CCDHB to a wide sector of the community including the elderly, isolated and the health compromised.
We welcome drivers willing to give just a couple of hours a month, fortnight or week - the choice is the individuals as to how much they can give this worthwhile service.
We start at 11am and deliver meals daily Monday-Friday.
We do not deliver weekends or statuatory/public holidays.
Drivers are required to have a full drivers license and a vehicle that is both Registered and Warranted.
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.
Please contact: (04) 9186014, please leave a message if unattended
or email: mow_ccdhb@spotless.co.nz
Thank you
What can we do to reduce the amount of rubbish that goes into the sea? That is the question two women are asking after spending a year cleaning up a coastal seal colony near Wellington.
Fishhooks, hundreds of shoes, 160 coffee sacks of rubbish, 48 tyres and 15 crayfish pots.
That is just some of … View moreWhat can we do to reduce the amount of rubbish that goes into the sea? That is the question two women are asking after spending a year cleaning up a coastal seal colony near Wellington.
Fishhooks, hundreds of shoes, 160 coffee sacks of rubbish, 48 tyres and 15 crayfish pots.
That is just some of the rubbish Lorraine Shaab and Noeline Angus have removed from a seal colony on the Wainuiomata Coast, near Wellington, over the past year.
Dr Swee Tan is a world-renowned researcher and plastic surgeon who has lived in Khandallah for 26 years. Born in Malaysia, Tan travelled the world before settling in the capital, where he heads up the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute. Here’s his take on life in the capital.
How long have you … View moreDr Swee Tan is a world-renowned researcher and plastic surgeon who has lived in Khandallah for 26 years. Born in Malaysia, Tan travelled the world before settling in the capital, where he heads up the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute. Here’s his take on life in the capital.
How long have you been a Wellingtonian?
I was here in 1992 when I was doing my training in plastic surgery. We lived here for one year and then went overseas to London, then Oxford and Boston, and then came back in 1995. I was born in Malaysia, and left in 1980. I went to Melbourne, where I studied, and then I went to Hamilton, Christchurch and Wellington. I resisted coming to Wellington because I went through Wellington in 1987 – it was a dead place, there was no restaurant open after 7pm.
Where is your favourite place to eat out?
We are very lucky to have good eating places. Yum cha at Dragons, for example, is one of our favourites. There are so many choices. Noble Rot is a very good place for dinner. If you are after brunch, Cafe Thyme next to the Twigland Garden Centre, which is my favourite garden centre. It’s between Johnsonville and Churton Park.
Where is the best coffee in Wellington?
You put me in a difficult position because in Wellington we have so many great places for coffee. Prefab is great, or Neo Cafe, and Revive in Petone. You can get good coffee anywhere really, but those are really great spot.
What’s an underrated attraction near you?
Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush is the only public botanical garden dedicated to native plants, and they are really nice: about 11 kilometres, with many bushes and gardens. We used to take our children there when they were younger. There is a stream there with eels, beautiful eels, an 800-year-old rimu tree and a nice canopy of trees. It is only five minutes away [from the city], it is right here on our doorstep.
What, in Wellington, can’t be beaten on a good day?
Walking along the waterfront with Maestro [Tan’s dog] along the path that takes you to Oriental Pde. It is such a beautiful place.
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The proposed new location of Paekakariki Surf Lifeguards club is directly behind the current one (marked #4 on the map), allowing for the forecast beach erosion, management of the fragile fore-dunes and continued surveillance of the beach.
Do you support the facility being built in the proposed … View moreThe proposed new location of Paekakariki Surf Lifeguards club is directly behind the current one (marked #4 on the map), allowing for the forecast beach erosion, management of the fragile fore-dunes and continued surveillance of the beach.
Do you support the facility being built in the proposed position?
Head on over to our Have your say page and let us know what you think – haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz....
100s of working models. Toys of yesteryear.
Meccano, more than just a hobby. Meccano teaches basic engineering skills, logical thinking, and the satisfaction of seeing a project to its successful conclusion.
Try it for yourself, make your own model. Lots of Meccano for sale.
National … View more100s of working models. Toys of yesteryear.
Meccano, more than just a hobby. Meccano teaches basic engineering skills, logical thinking, and the satisfaction of seeing a project to its successful conclusion.
Try it for yourself, make your own model. Lots of Meccano for sale.
National Exhibition plus Hornby Model Railway. Waikanae Memorial Hall, Pehi Kupa Street.
Saturday and Sunday 20 - 21 March, 10am-4pm. Entry $5pp. Family $15.
See you there!
A cherished family cat has survived being shot in the face, but sustained serious damage from the attack.
Ginger cat Jamie took a bullet to the cheek – millimetres from his left eye and narrowly missing his brain – fragmenting his skull.
He was lucky to survive the recent shooting in … View moreA cherished family cat has survived being shot in the face, but sustained serious damage from the attack.
Ginger cat Jamie took a bullet to the cheek – millimetres from his left eye and narrowly missing his brain – fragmenting his skull.
He was lucky to survive the recent shooting in Wellington.
But the incident has left him deaf in one ear and the pupil in his left eye unable to contract.
Meanwhile, the SPCA is appealing to the public for help with its investigation into the shooting.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 0800 467 732 in confidence and quote reference 323422.
Will anyone be travelling Alicetown (Lower Hutt) to Otaki Beach with room in a ute, van OR car and trailer? I'm needing a rimu dining table collected from Alicetown address by Sunday 28th March and delivered to Otaki Beach. Happy to remunerate or trade. The table measures 1530 cm length x … View moreWill anyone be travelling Alicetown (Lower Hutt) to Otaki Beach with room in a ute, van OR car and trailer? I'm needing a rimu dining table collected from Alicetown address by Sunday 28th March and delivered to Otaki Beach. Happy to remunerate or trade. The table measures 1530 cm length x 950 cm width x 770 cm height. Unfortunately, the legs can not be removed from the tabletop.
Hey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?
The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether … View moreHey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?
The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether it's how to choose the right type of paint to cover a stain, how to go about planning a mural, or how long you really need to spend on sanding down that woodwork, they're happy to help.
Send us your question at homed@stuff.co.nz or leave it in the comments and we'll put the best questions to the Resene team (please note: we may not be able to answer every single question). The answers will be published in an article on Stuff ahead of the long weekend.
If you don't want us to use your comment or name on Stuff, please mention that in your post.
Today we remember the victims, families and communities affected on 15.03.2019
The Palmerston North City Council is shooting Canada geese to reduce numbers.
Palmerston North City Council parks manager Kathy Dever-Tod said some residents would be upset that the culls were to continue, but the council had thoroughly investigated all options.
She said Canada geese were … View moreThe Palmerston North City Council is shooting Canada geese to reduce numbers.
Palmerston North City Council parks manager Kathy Dever-Tod said some residents would be upset that the culls were to continue, but the council had thoroughly investigated all options.
She said Canada geese were invasive and their aggressive personalities deterred many people, especially young families, from using local parks.
What about doping it in Kāpiti, where geese are a major problem?
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Consumer groups are warning seniors to be vigilant when being invited to join discount clubs with seemingly 'exclusive' offers.
Senior Advantage charges an upfront yearly fee of $39, claiming on its website that members can "save up to 70% at almost every store in New Zealand".… View moreConsumer groups are warning seniors to be vigilant when being invited to join discount clubs with seemingly 'exclusive' offers.
Senior Advantage charges an upfront yearly fee of $39, claiming on its website that members can "save up to 70% at almost every store in New Zealand". However, TVNZ 1 News, along with Consumer NZ, have voiced concerns.
For more information and advice, read our article in the latest SuperSeniors newsletter: bit.ly...
Do you know we help everyone? Some people get a bit stuck on our name, but you don’t have to have NZ citizenship to use our service. We’re here for everyone, no matter your nationality, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality… (or other wonderful identifying feature of a person!).
Join us for CAB… View moreDo you know we help everyone? Some people get a bit stuck on our name, but you don’t have to have NZ citizenship to use our service. We’re here for everyone, no matter your nationality, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality… (or other wonderful identifying feature of a person!).
Join us for CAB Awareness Week 8-14 March 2021, where we celebrate 50 years of serving the community.
www.cab.org.nz...
What does 2021 hold in store for you? How about volunteering with Victim Support?
We’re recruiting new volunteers in your neighbourhood!
Volunteer Support Workers come from all walks of life, just like those who need our help. They make an incredible difference by providing support and … View moreWhat does 2021 hold in store for you? How about volunteering with Victim Support?
We’re recruiting new volunteers in your neighbourhood!
Volunteer Support Workers come from all walks of life, just like those who need our help. They make an incredible difference by providing support and information for people affected by crime, trauma, and suicide. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and assistance from our locally based staff.
Come and meet some of our Wellington and Hutt Valley team to find out what it’s all about!
Our next Volunteer Information Evenings are coming up on Tuesday 30 March (Hutt Valley) and Wednesday 31 March (Wellington). Follow the link to register or find out more.
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