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On a train tonight, a mother was sitting by her two kids who were about three or four years old. They had headphones on and were entertained. A woman in her 50s got on the train with a friend. She walked up to where the kids were sitting, sort of gave them a long look, then stood at the end of the … View moreOn a train tonight, a mother was sitting by her two kids who were about three or four years old. They had headphones on and were entertained. A woman in her 50s got on the train with a friend. She walked up to where the kids were sitting, sort of gave them a long look, then stood at the end of the carriage once it was obvious they were not worried. The woman, who was you know average weight etc before we get into that sort of thing, then complained to her friend about the kids and especially their mum for not shifting.
I am not sure if she is right or wrong here.
If the mum told the kids to move for the women, they might’ve got bored on the long trip - at least a half hour or more - and maybe got dirty sitting on the floor or annoyed people on the busy train right?
So what should happen?
The women did not appear physically disabled - just grumpy.
In good working order - needs to be picked up today - we’re moving house and it is surplus to requirements. It’s a 5.0 kg washer Model #SWS1ASP. First in first served. I’d keep it but my partner won’t let me. Pick up in Takapuwahia.
It's been reported that half of people think the royal tour, which cost the NZ taxpayer about $1million, was a bad spend.
But piles of other news has looked lovely.
It would've been cool to see them in Porirua. So where would people have taken them? Where would you have recommended the … View moreIt's been reported that half of people think the royal tour, which cost the NZ taxpayer about $1million, was a bad spend.
But piles of other news has looked lovely.
It would've been cool to see them in Porirua. So where would people have taken them? Where would you have recommended the royals visit if they had, say, a day to visit Porirua?
Hi neighbours! Make the perfect pet bed for your furry friend that works with your décor. It's easy to make a handmade rope basket using touches of your favourite Resene colours with Resene testpots. Choose colours to suit your room’s colour scheme and match with your furry best friend! … View moreHi neighbours! Make the perfect pet bed for your furry friend that works with your décor. It's easy to make a handmade rope basket using touches of your favourite Resene colours with Resene testpots. Choose colours to suit your room’s colour scheme and match with your furry best friend! Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
Hey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View moreHey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Wellington. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Join us for the first featured Maker Faire in New Zealand this Sunday 4 November!
From stylish shoe sketching to roboticless robots, clever crafts to daring drone races, we’re celebrating the innovative spirit of Aotearoa! Bring your tamariki along to a fun-filled, family-friendly day of … View moreJoin us for the first featured Maker Faire in New Zealand this Sunday 4 November!
From stylish shoe sketching to roboticless robots, clever crafts to daring drone races, we’re celebrating the innovative spirit of Aotearoa! Bring your tamariki along to a fun-filled, family-friendly day of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Door sales are $9pp and children under 16 years get in for FREE!
My daughter is going flatting! If anyone has and spare household items no longer needed, free or cheap please let me know. Very much appreciated
In days gone by, the annual visit by the District Governor was an important occasion- perhaps the highlight of the Rotary year. There would be lunch beforehand with the Board, the dinner venue would be decorated, and spouses (ie wives, back then) would attend in their finery. The DG would make a … View moreIn days gone by, the annual visit by the District Governor was an important occasion- perhaps the highlight of the Rotary year. There would be lunch beforehand with the Board, the dinner venue would be decorated, and spouses (ie wives, back then) would attend in their finery. The DG would make a point of being introduced to all the members.
Times have changed, and Rotary has become softer and less formal. Last evening we had the pleasure of a visit by DG Marion Johnstone and her husband, Mike. They are from Wanganui, a town famed for its friendliness and informality.
DG Marion first showed us her elaborate Speaker’s cane, and noted with some pride that she was the first woman DG to be allowed to have it.
In Marion’s opinion, we are a thriving club that ticks all the important boxes. We are energetic, project-focussed, and effective. The club has played its full part in District affairs.
She went on to set out the vision of Rotary International: to be united in our efforts and take action to make lasting changes for good, globally, locally and for ourselves.
The current President of RI has a slogan: “Be the Inspiration”, which fits nicely with the four-way test.
Marion’s aims for the District are to encourage clubs to be flexible, and to take stock of current projects. There may be too many of these, and some of them may no longer be relevant or engage club members.
She would like to see a shift in emphasis from fundraising to service, especially if this leads to greater community involvement.
Membership is always a major issue. There are more than 20 clubs in the District with fewer than 20 members. What does the future hold for them?
In the meantime, we should look to our public image, proudly wear our Rotary badges, and make sure we get recognition for projects through signage etc.
Marion concluded by urging members to attend District workshops and other training, and to register for the District Conference in Wanganui.
It is understood the plan – to be done in partnership with local iwi Ngāti Toa over the next 15 years – will involve redeveloping roughly 2000 state houses in Eastern Porirua, and about 850 state houses in Western Porirua including Titahi Bay. It is also understood the plan will involve the … View moreIt is understood the plan – to be done in partnership with local iwi Ngāti Toa over the next 15 years – will involve redeveloping roughly 2000 state houses in Eastern Porirua, and about 850 state houses in Western Porirua including Titahi Bay. It is also understood the plan will involve the construction of about 2500 KiwiBuild homes.
So what do people think? With Transmission Gully, the Adventure Park, and now this it just feels like Porirua is on the up and up.
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.
Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!
#NSNZviolenceawareness
Registrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s … View moreRegistrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss out on the very special Earlybird offer, register before midnight 30 November and go in the draw to win 2x return flights to Fiji with Fiji Airways!*
Enter online today at www.brendanfootsupersiteroundthebays.co.nz
*Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.
Route 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the… View moreRoute 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the Metlink Commuter app.
Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.
Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.
Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.
Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!
Benefits
- … View moreHi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.
Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!
Benefits
- You pay only for parking time you use - no need to guess how long you need to pay for parking.
- If you finish early, you can stop the parking time and get a refund to your account.
- You can easily extend your parking time remotely, no need to run back to the parking meter, no more searching for coins.
- Simplify your business parking costs with one account for all your vehicles.
That was a pretty big earthquake! We have gotten word from our operators and all trains, ferries and buses are continuing to run.
The first train service on each line is running at reduced speed as a precaution, but this will create further delays.
These delays will continue through peak, so … View moreThat was a pretty big earthquake! We have gotten word from our operators and all trains, ferries and buses are continuing to run.
The first train service on each line is running at reduced speed as a precaution, but this will create further delays.
These delays will continue through peak, so look out for updates and please check before you travel.
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