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1528 days ago

Wellington Home and Garden Show

Jade Promotions (Home & Garden)

It’s all about ideas, inspiration, and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 2 – 4 October at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of Home and Garden … View more
It’s all about ideas, inspiration, and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 2 – 4 October at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, Builders, Landscaping & Plants, Home Maintenance, Homewares, Art, and more! Be sure to check out the ‘Set the Mood’ Interior Design challenge and the Springfree Family Zone.

Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 2 – 4 October 2020 at the Wellington Home & Garden Show

Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington.
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Find out more

1528 days ago

YOUR VOICE

Corinne Morris from

We would love to hear from our readers. 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!

Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 … View more
We would love to hear from our readers. 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!

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.

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1528 days ago

Help wanted with GP story

Reporter Community News

Are you having trouble getting a GP or making an appointment to see your doctor. Please contact Bridie Witton if you are happy to chat for a story please contact bridie.witton@stuff.co.nz or on 0272852368.
Thanks.

1528 days ago

National Grandparents Day Sunday 4th October 2020

Corinne Morris from

What have you got planned for National Grandparents Day this year?

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1529 days ago

Gazley Road Show is coming to Masterton

The Team from Gazley

The Gazley team are bringing the latest in Volkswagen, ŠKODA, Jeep and Mercedes-Benz products to the Wairarapa. Join us at the Copthorne Solway Park from Thursday 1st of October to see the latest these famous marques have to offer with our pop-up showroom. The roadshow will be gone on Sunday the … View moreThe Gazley team are bringing the latest in Volkswagen, ŠKODA, Jeep and Mercedes-Benz products to the Wairarapa. Join us at the Copthorne Solway Park from Thursday 1st of October to see the latest these famous marques have to offer with our pop-up showroom. The roadshow will be gone on Sunday the 4th, so get in quick to see the latest from these carmakers.

Joining us on the Roadshow will be Touareg V8, Amarok Sportline & T-Roc from Volkswagen. The Kamiq, Scala & Kodiaq RS from ŠKODA. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 & the Gladiator from Jeep and the Ram 1500.
Book your test drive

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1529 days ago

Luxury Care Suites at Elderslea

Oceania Healthcare

When you need some extra care, you’ll feel right at home in our luxury Care Suites at Elderslea.

Nestled down a quiet street in Upper Hutt, our Care Suites offer the ultimate combination of Rest Home and Hospital care with the creature comforts of home.

Our well-appointed rooms are perfect … View more
When you need some extra care, you’ll feel right at home in our luxury Care Suites at Elderslea.

Nestled down a quiet street in Upper Hutt, our Care Suites offer the ultimate combination of Rest Home and Hospital care with the creature comforts of home.

Our well-appointed rooms are perfect for entertaining family or friends, with a cosy living area, stylish kitchenette, and modern ensuite. Plus, you can bring your own treasured possessions to make it truly yours.

Elderslea Care is located at 29 Redwood Street, Upper Hutt.
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1529 days ago

Happy New Zealand Sign Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZ Sign Language is unique to our country and is one of New Zealand's three official languages, so those are some great reasons to celebrate it!
Check out the Neighbourly team trying their hand at simple greetings that you could sign in your neighbourhood.

1529 days ago

Volunteer Christmas

Corinne Morris from

As many of you know, Age Concern is a charity organisation that helps seniors in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington. We rely on donations to be able to achieve the work we do to ensure seniors are not left lonely, that they have groceries delivered, and are well taken care of and informed. Our… View moreAs many of you know, Age Concern is a charity organisation that helps seniors in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington. We rely on donations to be able to achieve the work we do to ensure seniors are not left lonely, that they have groceries delivered, and are well taken care of and informed. Our volunteers always work hard and make many sacrifices to reach out to older people across the Wellington Region.

We are extra proud of our volunteer team in 2020 as they stepped up during Covid-19 and ensured hundreds of seniors had someone to talk to, during and after, lockdown. They made thousands of phone calls and even delivered groceries to seniors who couldn’t get down to the supermarket. They are fantastic, and we wouldn’t be able to achieve all we do without them.

That’s why we want to say a big thank to them all this Christmas. We would love to show them how much they mean to us and to older people across the Region. Can you help us do this?

Whittaker's and Annah Stretton have generously donated goods for our volunteers. But we are in need of more help. If you can help us or know of someone or a business that can, please email me at volunteer@acwellington.org.nz

Thank you very much.

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are we doing for others?" - Martin Luther King Jr

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1529 days ago

Bee Aware Month

Rod from Hive World Honey

Bee Aware Month is an annual education campaign run every September in New Zealand. It is organised by Apiculture New Zealand and supported by bee lovers everywhere.

Bee Aware Month is all about celebrating nature’s tiniest super heroes and sharing some simple actions that everyone can take … View more
Bee Aware Month is an annual education campaign run every September in New Zealand. It is organised by Apiculture New Zealand and supported by bee lovers everywhere.

Bee Aware Month is all about celebrating nature’s tiniest super heroes and sharing some simple actions that everyone can take to help our bees.
In 2020 we are asking New Zealanders to Bee a Hero by growing bee-friendly plants, supporting beekeepers and spraying safely.
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1529 days ago

Senior Regional Games

Corinne Morris from

Come and join in on the fun at the 2020 Senior Regional Games! This fun and free event celebrates aging through physical and social activities that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs.
There will be a variety of games available ranging from sports, such as badminton, pickleball, indoor … View more
Come and join in on the fun at the 2020 Senior Regional Games! This fun and free event celebrates aging through physical and social activities that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs.
There will be a variety of games available ranging from sports, such as badminton, pickleball, indoor bowls and walking netball, to dancing and live music. There is something for everyone! 

The 2020 Senior Regional Games is a free event that has been designed and prepared by Upper Hutt City Council, Hutt City Council, Wellington City Council, Kapiti Coast District Council, Age Concern and Sport Wellington.

There will be buses available for seniors. Pick up points will be Johnsonville, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, and the train station in Wellington. Call Imelda on 04 499 6646 for more information.

When: Tuesday 3 November 2020, 10:00am–2:00pm
Where: ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie

To find out more details about the day please visit sportwellington.org.nz...

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1534 days ago

Would you feel safe at the theatre"

Reporter Community News

The theatre industry is calling for a change to regulations, which would see them doing away with social distancing and enforcing masks.

Those involved in the industry believe it is unfair you can 80 people on a bus you can only have a maximum of 100 people at a theatre. What do you think?

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1529 days ago

The Sound of Music is coming to Porirua

Reporter Community News

The show must go on. After postponing their production of the stage play “Brassed Off” just before Level Four lock down, the Porirua Little Theatre has bounced back and is producing the Sound of Music.
The production features a cast of 36 from ages six and up, acting, singing and dancing in … View more
The show must go on. After postponing their production of the stage play “Brassed Off” just before Level Four lock down, the Porirua Little Theatre has bounced back and is producing the Sound of Music.
The production features a cast of 36 from ages six and up, acting, singing and dancing in more than 45 different roles.


Locals play many of the leading roles including Callum Rolland of Whitby (stage manager and Franz), Jessica Karauria of Papakowhai (Elsa Schrader), Erebuka Bwauro of Cannons Creek is in the ensemble, David Marris of Ranui (Captain Geog von Trapp), Elena Power from Titahi Bay (Gretl von Trapp,) Nijah Rohloff of Elsdon (Kurt von Trapp), Sarah Holswich of Elsdon (Frau Schmidt) and Emma Orsmby of Whitby (playing in the ensemble) who all feature in the attached picture.

The Sound of Music Is on at the Purina Pro Plan Wellington Events Center October 28 to November 14.

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1529 days ago

Community Environment Fund

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

There is only one week to go before applications close for this year’s Community Environment Fund!

Community groups who are working to restore and protect native ecosystems around Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour and the surrounding catchment area (from Churton Park to Pukerua Bay and inland of … View more
There is only one week to go before applications close for this year’s Community Environment Fund!

Community groups who are working to restore and protect native ecosystems around Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour and the surrounding catchment area (from Churton Park to Pukerua Bay and inland of Pauatahanui) are eligible.

Your project could receive up to $10,000 for native seedlings, traps, tools and other resources that can help the important mahi you do.

If you’ve already received this funding, don’t forget, this can be available for up to three years! Apply before 5pm on the 30th September on our website 👉 www.gw.govt.nz...

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1530 days ago

Take part in Pots for Tots for Plunket with Resene!

Resene

Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View more
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.

Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!

Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Learn more

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1530 days ago

Porirua house prices reaching the $1m mark

Reporter Community News

Affordable housing is rapidly becoming a thing of the past in Porirua. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says she is worried that Porirua is about to follow Auckland where $1m houses are common.

Figures released by CoreLogic show Porirua now has a million-dollar median-priced suburb in Aotea; the likes of… View more
Affordable housing is rapidly becoming a thing of the past in Porirua. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says she is worried that Porirua is about to follow Auckland where $1m houses are common.

Figures released by CoreLogic show Porirua now has a million-dollar median-priced suburb in Aotea; the likes of Cannons Creek and Waitangirua had lower medians but showed rapid percentage increases.
The increases meant Porirua’s median house price, $785,000, was closing in on Wellington City’s $820,000.

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