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1113 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks photo is from Louise Thomas.
"A grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) staking out his patch with a song on my afternoon walk at the Manor Park Golf Sanctuary, Lower Hutt."

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1110 days ago

The Pink Caravan is coming to Porirua area - 1 November / 3 Nov / 10 Nov / 12 Nov

Emilie Petitdemange from Pink Caravan Education & Awareness - Porirua

Each year our breast health nurses travel around New Zealand in our iconic Pink Caravan, to talk about mammograms, offer advice about checking your breasts, healthy lifestyles and family risk.

Our nurses have valuable advice about symptoms, treatments, support groups and post-surgery options.
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Each year our breast health nurses travel around New Zealand in our iconic Pink Caravan, to talk about mammograms, offer advice about checking your breasts, healthy lifestyles and family risk.

Our nurses have valuable advice about symptoms, treatments, support groups and post-surgery options.
The breast care nurses have visual and hands-on displays of breast cancer symptoms that most women won’t have seen before, and will use prosthetic breasts to show what a lump feels like.

We are currently touring the Porirua and Wellington regions with the Pink Caravan. Our breast nurses would love to have a chat to you, so check out where the Caravan is headed and when it comes to a town near you, pop in and say hi.

- On 1 November, our team of breast care nurses will park the Pink caravan in Porirua for the day at Countdown store (Cnr Parumoana St & Lyttleton Avenue, Porirua)

- On 3 November, the Pink caravan will be parked in Tawa for the day at New World store (35 Oxford Street, Tawa, Wellington)

- On 10 November, the Pink caravan will be parked in Tawa for the day at Countdown store (5 William Earp Place, Tawa, Wellington)

- On 12 November, the Pink caravan will be parked in Whitby for the day at New World store (Whitby Village Cntr, Whitby, Porirua)

More information at www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz...

1111 days ago

Meet our first finalist for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.

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1111 days ago

Meet Caitlin, a mechanical engineering apprentice and racing enthusiast

Competenz

Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
Find a job you actually like - this is your sign to embrace the fluro!

Click here for more info.

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1111 days ago

Win a $20k advertising package

2degrees

2degrees is all about fighting for fair which is why we’re giving Wellington businesses the chance to win a $20,000 advertising package.

Apply before 6th December at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal.

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1112 days ago

Minecraft - Beginner's Handbook

Jenny from Titahi Bay

Has a name on the second page but it could easily be covered by a sticker. Otherwise is very good condition.

Price: $8

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1112 days ago

Large Letter Computer Keyboard for the visually impaired

Jenny from Titahi Bay

Chester Creek keyboard. Plug in.
As per photos.

Price: $20

1113 days ago

A UNIQUE CAREGIVING ROLE

Andrea from Titahi Bay

FOSTER CARE NEEDED BUT NOT REALLY?
SUPPORTED LIVING NEEDED BUT NOT REALLY?
We are seeking a whānau / family or single person who is open to welcoming our amazing 18-year-old girl into their home and life. This is a unique situation where she is now of an age where she needs to move forward and … View more
FOSTER CARE NEEDED BUT NOT REALLY?
SUPPORTED LIVING NEEDED BUT NOT REALLY?
We are seeking a whānau / family or single person who is open to welcoming our amazing 18-year-old girl into their home and life. This is a unique situation where she is now of an age where she needs to move forward and beyond foster care. BUT she still needs to be cared for and about, like any other 18-year-old. She is an exceptional young woman, and you could make the difference for her.

This is what she has told us to share with you:

I have just turned 18 and spent most of my life in care. I am told I am brave, funny, kind, thoughtful, a bit complicated, and focussed. I can be very mature but am also anxious about what is ahead of me. I love my whakapapa and keen to learn more. I am affectionate and caring. I am intelligent and capable but have so much to learn in life and I find this scary.
I want to be fully independent one day, but I am not quite ready for that just yet. I have missed a lot of the things that get us ready as children, to become independent but I am proud of how much I have achieved (as are my foster parents!). I am working part time in Porirua; I have my own car. I am good at spending time alone at home and am trustworthy. I am learning to cook; I take care of my personal space and am getting better at managing my own money as I know I will need to pay board and bills. I have pets that I adore – 3 little mice and a bird who I love and who I take full personal responsibility for. I really hope they can come with me to my next home.

Our girl is looking for a family to call her own and a place to call her home. She wants to feel welcomed into a whānau so she can prepare for independence and when she does leave home, she feels she can always come back if she needs advice, to attend family events like Christmas and birthdays, and those family dinners! She is open to living with a couple, a family with other children (preferably older children), or a single person. While she can take care of herself extremely well, she needs a caring eye to watch out for her and guide her.

It is important to her that she is noticed, and you are genuinely interested in her and her future and that you commit to her long term. Remember, she wants a warm genuine long-term connection that is ‘not’ a job for someone.

Please don’t be shy to pick up the phone to talk to our team who know our girl extremely well. We can tell you more about her, and about the supports that will be available to you which will include:
- Board payments
- Social work and other support
- Engaging with our wider team

For an opportunity with no obligation, to discuss further please contact:

Adam Bain
abain@wesleyca.org.nz
021734960

1115 days ago

Part time Youth Mentors needed !!

Andrea from Titahi Bay

V A C A N C I E S for Youth Mentors - Porirua

OUR YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE THE BEST!

CAN YOU MAKE ‘THE’ DIFFERENCE?

We believe if you have compassion, maturity and exceptional commitment and we provide you with experienced and quality professional support.... together ‘we’ can make the … View more
V A C A N C I E S for Youth Mentors - Porirua

OUR YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE THE BEST!

CAN YOU MAKE ‘THE’ DIFFERENCE?

We believe if you have compassion, maturity and exceptional commitment and we provide you with experienced and quality professional support.... together ‘we’ can make the difference! We are seeking committed, passionate, energetic, and grounded youth mentors to support our young people aged 12 to 16 in foster care during and after school, and on weekends. Number of hours vary.

Can you set boundaries and stick to them? Provide outstanding role modelling to young people? Be highly self-motivated? Be ready for a prompt start? Do you have the energy to spend one on one time with an individual young person and provide positive influence? Our young people have had many challenges in life, not of their doing, and this means they struggle to find their place in the world. Our mentors are their to support them as they find their way.

You will need:

- A full driver’s license.
- Your own car/car insurance.
- To pass police and Oranga Tamariki checks
- Knowledge of supporting youth who have challenges.

Feel free to call us and have a chat to find out more and request an application pack.
For application pack please go to our website www.wesleyca.org.nz... or email:
Adam Bain
021734960
abain@wesleyca.org.nz

1113 days ago

Hardshell suitcase

Duan from Tawa

Lime green hardshell suitcase, only been used couple times no longer needed. In good condition and zips work perfectly

Suitcase dimensions
W - 38cm
L - 55cm

Pick up Redwood

Price: $40

1116 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It is obviously an old building being demolished but who knows where?

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1114 days ago

Craft with Resene, from the Australian Women's Weekly

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Get organised this year with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner. Create a colourful geometric inspired space with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own.

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1114 days ago

Wild Islands Gourmet tasting at SoulyNZ on Saturday 30 October

Trudy from SoulyNZ

This Saturday 30 October we have Wild Islands Gourmet at SoulyNZ in Tawa, with tastings of their delicious dehydrated, raw, gluten free crackers and their fabulous granola crunches.

On Saturday we're open from 10am to 2pm and remember that every purchase in October gets you an entry into … View more
This Saturday 30 October we have Wild Islands Gourmet at SoulyNZ in Tawa, with tastings of their delicious dehydrated, raw, gluten free crackers and their fabulous granola crunches.

On Saturday we're open from 10am to 2pm and remember that every purchase in October gets you an entry into the $10,000 Wellington Shopping Spree with WellingtonNZ Shop Local & Win competition!!

www.soulynz.co.nz...

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1114 days ago

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Swyftx

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1114 days ago

Plate number found

Cristina from Whitby

Anybody lost his plate number? Found it close to Papakowhai school, Porirua.

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