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2598 days ago

Passchendaele Centenary Commemorations - 12 October

Ministry for Culture and Heritage

WW100 invite you to the National Commemorative Programme on 12th October to mark the Battle of Passchendaele centenary. NZ experienced one of its darkest days on 12th October 1917, with the loss of 843 soldiers. This devastating loss of life remains the highest one-day death toll suffered by NZ … View moreWW100 invite you to the National Commemorative Programme on 12th October to mark the Battle of Passchendaele centenary. NZ experienced one of its darkest days on 12th October 1917, with the loss of 843 soldiers. This devastating loss of life remains the highest one-day death toll suffered by NZ forces overseas.

The National Commemorative Programme in Wellington is:

3pm – National Ceremony and Belgian Memorial Unveiling – Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. A live stream of these events will be available on the WW100 website and Facebook page and screened at Te Papa (wet weather venue).

5pm – Last Post Ceremony, National War Memorial

6pm – Passchendaele Reflective Event, Te Papa
Find out more

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2599 days ago

School holiday fun - Songs of the Sea!

Capital E

Look closely at where the sky meets the sea and you will see something magical! In a fusion of songs, dance, puppets, te reo Māori and English, Songs of the Sea Waiata o te Moana unfolds the mysteries and myths of where the first fish came from. From Ra and Marama (Sun and Moon) to Ite Ika o te … View moreLook closely at where the sky meets the sea and you will see something magical! In a fusion of songs, dance, puppets, te reo Māori and English, Songs of the Sea Waiata o te Moana unfolds the mysteries and myths of where the first fish came from. From Ra and Marama (Sun and Moon) to Ite Ika o te Rangi (the Milky Way), colourful puppets and catchy music weave together three stories of the deep. Suits ages 2-7.

When: Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October, Tuesday 10th – Saturday 14th October
Time: 10am
Where: Hannah Playhouse, 12 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington
Price: $10 per ticket
Limited tickets: Book today through Capital E
Book now

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2600 days ago

Wellington’s trolley buses won’t be around much longer – so take a last ride while you can.

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

That’s because the first step in dismantling Wellington’s trolley bus wires is set to start next week. A disused section in the city centre will be the first to go, beginning on 10 October. Removing the entire 82 kilometres of overhead wires will take 12 months, starting in November. Power to … View moreThat’s because the first step in dismantling Wellington’s trolley bus wires is set to start next week. A disused section in the city centre will be the first to go, beginning on 10 October. Removing the entire 82 kilometres of overhead wires will take 12 months, starting in November. Power to the trolleys will be switched off on 31 October.

Greater Wellington Regional Council says the trolleys have served the city well over the decades, but it’s time to look to new environmentally-friendly technology that can be used throughout the entire city and region. It says that next year the region will get a new fleet of low-emission diesels, as well as 10 electric double-deckers – and in the next few years there’ll also be another 22 electric double-deckers. Eventually the whole fleet will be electric, it says.

For more information, go to metlink.co.nz

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2600 days ago

Plant these... stamps?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.

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2600 days ago

Congratulations to our winners!

Student Job Search

Congratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or … View moreCongratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or call 0800 757 565 and we’ll find a local student in your neighbourhood to get the job done! Find out more

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2601 days ago

U r welcome!,

Jan & Marian from Paekakariki

WELCOME!!!!
Wednesday morning early: 6.45-8.00 sharp St Peters Hall.
IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
DEVELOPED LEADERSHIP SKILLS
SHARPEN YOUR THINKING AND LISTENING SKILLS
BUILD YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE
and in the mean time HAVE FUN in the midst of our friendly non-threatening group of Kapiti… View more
WELCOME!!!!
Wednesday morning early: 6.45-8.00 sharp St Peters Hall.
IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
DEVELOPED LEADERSHIP SKILLS
SHARPEN YOUR THINKING AND LISTENING SKILLS
BUILD YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE
and in the mean time HAVE FUN in the midst of our friendly non-threatening group of Kapiti Coasters , who all have the same goal as above.
Come on in, check us out! First times for free.
For more info: Jan Weststrate 021897605

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2602 days ago

Kapiti Arts Trail

Steph from Paremata

Don’t miss an explosion of colour and creativity during the Kāpiti Arts Trail on 28/29 October and 4/5 November 2017! More than 100 local artists will be displaying art in a huge range of mediums the length of the district – a great opportunity to have a fun day out with friends, talk to … View moreDon’t miss an explosion of colour and creativity during the Kāpiti Arts Trail on 28/29 October and 4/5 November 2017! More than 100 local artists will be displaying art in a huge range of mediums the length of the district – a great opportunity to have a fun day out with friends, talk to artists about their works and purchase some beautiful Christmas gifts. For more information, listings, maps and the Kāpiti Arts Guide, go to www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Start at Big Mac Slabs Creative Centre 289 Mazengarb Road, Paraparaumu and collect your guide and check out more than 30 Artists at one location.

2629 days ago

All things technology! FIXED 24/7

Kanwal from Papakowhai

Kia Ora!

So, Whats on offer?

For all your computing needs, slow laptop? Wifi disconnecting? Upgrades, custom builds, troubleshooting? Virus and Malware removal? Web Development? Need a quick website? Phone freeze? U name it..and leave the rest to me. Affordable rates and offering 247 … View more
Kia Ora!

So, Whats on offer?

For all your computing needs, slow laptop? Wifi disconnecting? Upgrades, custom builds, troubleshooting? Virus and Malware removal? Web Development? Need a quick website? Phone freeze? U name it..and leave the rest to me. Affordable rates and offering 247 service...beat that? Can you. Feel free to flick me a txt anytime.

Negotiable

2602 days ago

Record number of Kererū found during this year's Great Kererū Count in Kaitoke Regional Park!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The Great Kererū Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project to help gather information on the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand pigeon. As part of this wider initiative, we do annual monitoring in key locations. We’re excited to say that our team have been out counting in … View moreThe Great Kererū Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project to help gather information on the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand pigeon. As part of this wider initiative, we do annual monitoring in key locations. We’re excited to say that our team have been out counting in Kaitoke Regional Park had the highest count in 14 years with 186 kererū!

Kaitoke Regional Park includes some areas of high biodiversity and is one of GW’s Key Native Ecosystem sites (an area that has super special biodiversity – that we want to protect!). Check out www.gw.govt.nz... and see what you can do when you visit all the wonderful kererū who call the park their home.

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2602 days ago

Spring School Holidays at Space Place!

Wellington Museum

Get the kids to learn the art of stop motion! Using their favourite movable toy, clay and paper, mixed with the wonders of media technology, they can make their own cool sci-fi clip and impress their friends. This is sure to bring out the creative fun side in them! Best for 8 year olds and over.
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Get the kids to learn the art of stop motion! Using their favourite movable toy, clay and paper, mixed with the wonders of media technology, they can make their own cool sci-fi clip and impress their friends. This is sure to bring out the creative fun side in them! Best for 8 year olds and over.

WHEN: 10th, 11th and 12th of October at 9am – 12.30pm
WHERE: Space Place at Carter Observatory
PRICE: $30 per child
Learn more

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2603 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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