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Check out Sustainability Trust's school holiday programme Wilderkids. Kids aged 5 to 12 will enjoy a hands-on, outdoors adventure in Wellington's Town Belt. Different activities every day - building tree huts, bug hunting, making bee hotels, planting seeds, and lots more. Ten free places … View moreCheck out Sustainability Trust's school holiday programme Wilderkids. Kids aged 5 to 12 will enjoy a hands-on, outdoors adventure in Wellington's Town Belt. Different activities every day - building tree huts, bug hunting, making bee hotels, planting seeds, and lots more. Ten free places for Community Services Card holders. Check the full programme and book here.
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Peer Support Pilot Service
We have a great team of Peer Supporters. We are now are looking for people to take part in the pilot!
PeerZone is providing peer support for people with ‘a mental health condition’ who are on Supported Living Payment (previously… View morePeerZone
Yesterday at 11:22 ·
Peer Support Pilot Service
We have a great team of Peer Supporters. We are now are looking for people to take part in the pilot!
PeerZone is providing peer support for people with ‘a mental health condition’ who are on Supported Living Payment (previously the Invalid’s Benefit), and registered with the Naenae or Porirua Work and Income offices in the Wellington region.
Peer supporters have experienced a mental health condition and are trained to walk alongside others with a similar condition; they share experiences and support the person to achieve the life they want.
This is an exciting opportunity and places on the pilot are limited!
If you think you are eligible (or know someone who is) get in touch with PeerZone today!
Call Davede on 0800 PeerZone (7337 9663)
Text "PEER" to 4899
Email info@peerzone.info
Private Facebook message us at PeerZone Peer Support
For more info and to download our brochure go to:
www.peerzone.info...
To hear 21-year-old WelTec student Matthew Di Leva speak at Plimmerton Rotary on 20 June, you would think he was a young man with all his faculties. But in reality Matthew has suffered from birth from a combination of autism and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Despite these … View moreTo hear 21-year-old WelTec student Matthew Di Leva speak at Plimmerton Rotary on 20 June, you would think he was a young man with all his faculties. But in reality Matthew has suffered from birth from a combination of autism and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Despite these difficulties Matthew leads an interesting and productive life. During his time at Wellington High School he had been presented with the Huxford Award, a prestige award given to students who displayed excellence in the face of adversity.
Matthew was a participant in Plimmerton Rotary’s Best Speaker Awards competition in 2016. Competition Convenor and Club member Julie McLagan noted that on that occasion Matthew had been awarded a Certificate of Merit, which he took to show his teacher at Wellington High School. The teacher was so impressed that she arranged for Matthew to give his presentation again, to the entire school. He received a standing ovation.
Special Olympics was another field of interest for Matthew, who in 2012 represented Wellington in the Trans-Tasman competition, winning silver and gold medals in running events. He had taken part again in 2016, winning a gold and silver medal as well as two fourth placings.
Matthew explained to Rotary Club members that what he loved more than anything was to spend time with people he loved and to enjoy good food. Like many Italian families Matthew’s family enjoyed frequent large gatherings of relatives and friends, usually around the family dining table. Matthew had four older brothers as well as countless aunties, uncles and cousins.
Recently Matthew had been best man at his brother Chris’s wedding. This meant that Matthew had to give a speech during the wedding breakfast. “I think I did very well. My Mum and my Aunty both cried. I’m not sure whether it was because they were so proud of me, or because they’d drunk a lot of wine.” Matthew had also spoken at his Mother’s 60th birthday (with similar results!)
Another memorable occasion had been Matthew’s 21st birthday. “There were about 100 people there. I looked around and thought to myself how lucky I was that the people I cared about the most were all together in the same room, laughing a lot and enjoying each other’s company.”
In May 2017 Matthew participated in the Rotary Best Speaker Awards in Wellington for a second time. This time the competition featured twelve special young people. Matthew gave an excellent presentation and was adjudged runner-up. He would soon be flying with his family to Christchurch to represent the North Island in the national Best Speaker Awards competition.
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We’re developing a Regional Pest Management Plan and want to know what you think. We’re in the early stages, so need your help to guide our thinking.
What are your priorities for pest management in the region over the next ten years?
Tell us by going to haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz... and fill … View moreWe’re developing a Regional Pest Management Plan and want to know what you think. We’re in the early stages, so need your help to guide our thinking.
What are your priorities for pest management in the region over the next ten years?
Tell us by going to haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz... and fill out our feedback form. We really appreciate your input.
The day he died, Aporo Joyce planted out his vegetable garden. That night, the 79-year-old was hit …
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Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. When the siren sounds, they all come running.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
It was back to our favourite venue, the Anchor Church in Whitby, for the Porirua Secondary Schools Speech Contest on 16 June 2017.
Three secondary schools took part: Bishop Viard College, Porirua College, and Te Kura Maori o Porirua. Each provided two contestants, who were welcomed and introduced … View moreIt was back to our favourite venue, the Anchor Church in Whitby, for the Porirua Secondary Schools Speech Contest on 16 June 2017.
Three secondary schools took part: Bishop Viard College, Porirua College, and Te Kura Maori o Porirua. Each provided two contestants, who were welcomed and introduced by Club President Peter Cox.
The order of speaking was decided by ballot, and the contest was run under international rules, with each contestant having a maximum speaking time of seven minutes.
Contestants chose their own topics, which tended towards the controversial. All spoke eloquently, and most spurned the use of notes. The large audience was attentive and appreciative of the students’ efforts. The students carried themselves with great pride and aplomb.
The club provided seven judges, plus a tie-breaker judge. While the judges deliberated, Mayor Mike Tana treated the audience to some reminiscences and shared a family secret with us.
All the contestants were presented with certificates of participation, and the three winners received handsome trophies, thanks to Harcourts Real Estate.
In first place was Murray Faivalu from Porirua Collete who spoke about, 'Stop trying to fit in - embrace your true self'.
Second was Siosiana Schaumkel from Bishop Viard College who spoke about, 'The Disease - racism'.
and third was Roseta Lopa from Porirua College who spoke about 'The influences of music'.
The College Cup was awarded to Porirua College.
Thanks are due to David Knight and Bill McAulay who Book presentation organised the event for the club, the judges, and Wendy Betteridge who gave each student a copy of her book “It’s your thoughts that count”.
Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our … View moreEach year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our team has made our customers advocates of the Electric Kiwi brand by delivering an exceptional customer experience, and it’s great to see how much customers love Electric Kiwi.
If you’re interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day, then join Electric Kiwi – Rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction.
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Te Radar (TV personality and local legend) shared a video with us in celebration of "National Volunteer Week: Live, Laugh, Share, Volunteer" :www.youtube.com...
Find out more about National Volunteer Week or to find a volunteer centre near you here
Nau mai haere mai ki te Kohanga Reo o Ngahauranga. We are open for enrollments, if you are interested in making an enquiry, don't hesitate to ask.
Contact Frankie on 04 232 8424
We are a Kohanga Reo based in Tawa which teaches in the Maori language in a home away from home environment.
… View moreNau mai haere mai ki te Kohanga Reo o Ngahauranga. We are open for enrollments, if you are interested in making an enquiry, don't hesitate to ask.
Contact Frankie on 04 232 8424
We are a Kohanga Reo based in Tawa which teaches in the Maori language in a home away from home environment.
Our Kohanga Reo is open to ALL ethnicity wanting to be surrounded within our Kaupapa of:
Whanaungatanga (Family),
Aroha (Love),
Tikanga (Values),
Manaakitanga (looking after each other)
Kotahitanga (Unity)
Whakamana (Empowering)
Nga mihi,
Na Frankie Gough
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