Aro Valley, Wellington

941 days ago

Reading Tips

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Reading helps your child’s wellbeing, develops imagination, and has educational benefits too. Just a few minutes a day can have a big impact on children of all ages ?

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941 days ago

Community Garage Sale

Letetia Cheetham from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

We're back on a roll! Our next Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday the 9th of July. 🗓

We have limited tables available with them filling up fast so touch base with us today to secure your spot. ✅

Otherwise, pop a note in the calendar for a morning of browsing and … View more
We're back on a roll! Our next Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday the 9th of July. 🗓

We have limited tables available with them filling up fast so touch base with us today to secure your spot. ✅

Otherwise, pop a note in the calendar for a morning of browsing and bargain hunting!

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941 days ago

Marsden School Scholarships for 2023

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Applications for the following senior school scholarships close on 12 August 2022:
• Year 10-13 Excellence in Sports Scholarship
• Year 11-13 General Excellence Scholarship
• Year 12 Senior School Scholarship (Helen Davidson Award)

These are available to students not currently attending… View more
Applications for the following senior school scholarships close on 12 August 2022:
• Year 10-13 Excellence in Sports Scholarship
• Year 11-13 General Excellence Scholarship
• Year 12 Senior School Scholarship (Helen Davidson Award)

These are available to students not currently attending Marsden School for entry in 2023.

We also invite applications from new and current Māori and Pasifika students, with entry at any level from Years 7 to 13.

To apply, and for further information on requirements, procedures, terms and conditions, visit link below

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941 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery.

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947 days ago

Matariki ki Pōneke starts tonight!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

It's nearly here! ✨🔥

Our Matariki ki Pōneke celebrations start this Thursday 23 June with Ahi Kā, an immersive journey through fire, light and stories along the Wellington Waterfront.

Each night from Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 June between 6pm – 9pm enjoy large scale projections, … View more
It's nearly here! ✨🔥

Our Matariki ki Pōneke celebrations start this Thursday 23 June with Ahi Kā, an immersive journey through fire, light and stories along the Wellington Waterfront.

Each night from Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 June between 6pm – 9pm enjoy large scale projections, soundscapes, performances, installations and of course – Ahi (Fire). Check out the sneak peek of the Storybox projection on Te Papa!

Then on Friday 24 June at 7.15pm, celebrate the Māori New Year with a dazzling fireworks display. There will be food trucks along the waterfront on Friday only and reusable cups and crockery for you to borrow to keep waste at a minimum.

And to top it all off, there will be free music performances and art activities on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 June at Te Wharewaka o Poneke, featuring local artists like Amba Holly, Louis Baker, DJ Gooda, IA and much more!

943 days ago

THIRSTINESS’ (noun): A strong desire to quench … and quench we will!

KDJ Catering

Head to the sunniest place in New Zealand for the inaugural Taranaki Beer Festival, featuring the best craft breweries from Taranaki and around the country, as we take over the TSB Stadium for Taranaki’s happiest celebration of the craft beer industry.

Taranaki Beer Festival will showcase … View more
Head to the sunniest place in New Zealand for the inaugural Taranaki Beer Festival, featuring the best craft breweries from Taranaki and around the country, as we take over the TSB Stadium for Taranaki’s happiest celebration of the craft beer industry.

Taranaki Beer Festival will showcase craft beers, cider and seltzer from over 30 breweries from all around New Zealand on the 1st & 2nd July 2022, TSB Stadium, New Plymouth.

Session times:
Friday 1 July 2022: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 2 July 2022: 3:00pm – 10:00pm

Indoor stands, food village, mingle areas, entertainment and more!

Bring a mate, bring your bestie, hey even bring the Wife (or Hubby) – there is something here for everyone – Cheers.

Last chance to secure your tickets here

#DrinkResponsibly
Find out more

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947 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even … View more
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even shutter their eyes in extreme conditions to protect their eyes while flying or diving. Apparently we used to have them too - the pink blob in the inner corner of our eyes is a vestigial membrane. I suppose we evolved out of needing them - still they might have been handy the other day when I was trying to take photos on the beach during a gale. Pūkeko/purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) at Waimanu Lagoon."

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943 days ago

Panes of glass

Joy from Brooklyn

I have a number of panes of glass to give away, some plain, some obscure. Could be good for a garden cold frame or glasshouse. Must be collected

Free

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943 days ago

200gm coffee jars with lids

Joy from Brooklyn

I have approx 1 dozen 200gm coffee jars with lids. Good for kitchen storage; take some or all but must be collected.

Free

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943 days ago

Wallace Dynajet 35 water pump

Joy from Brooklyn

I think the motor is dead but pump may be useful for spares. To be collected.

Free

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943 days ago

Chpper Chopper mulcher

Joy from Brooklyn

Not very reliable - keeps jamming up and has to be dismantled to clear, however has quite a powerful electric motor which I think still works. Must be collected

Free

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943 days ago

Ryoibi 3046YE petrol weed eater

Joy from Brooklyn

The motor is not functioning but may be repairable, though spare parts are a problem. Has several attachments - cord trimmer, blade trimmer, hedge trimmer, pole saw. Must be collected

Free

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943 days ago

Washing machine

Joy from Brooklyn

I have an old Kelvinator Gentle Annie washing machine that is having problems - eg cold water not filling properly. Motor works, and m/c may be repairable. Free to a good home, but must be collected.

Free

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943 days ago

Recycling collections on hold (again) due to illness (27/06/2022)

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Hello,

GBRAI received from WCC notification that due to ongoing sickness amongst the recycling contractors, there will be no glass collection this week in wider Kingston/Mornington/Brooklyn. So unless you want to take a trip to the recycling centre at the council run Southern Landfill, in the … View more
Hello,

GBRAI received from WCC notification that due to ongoing sickness amongst the recycling contractors, there will be no glass collection this week in wider Kingston/Mornington/Brooklyn. So unless you want to take a trip to the recycling centre at the council run Southern Landfill, in the Landfill Precinct, best you store the glass until Wednesday 13th of July.

Joys of winter ills inflicted on our recycling services again unfortunately


"Kia ora,

We are writing to update you on our recycling collections - please share this information with your community and networks.

Unfortunately, our waste collection contractors are once again operating at reduced capacity due to COVID-19. As a result, glass collections will be put on hold from Monday 27 June for an estimated two weeks.

Rubbish and co-mingled recycling collections will be prioritised, but delays are likely.

For health and safety reasons, residents should bring their glass crates back inside off the street until normal service resumes. In the meantime, they can stockpile their glass or drop it off for free at the Recycling Station at the Southern Landfill. Otherwise, glass can be wrapped and put in general rubbish.

We apologise for this disruption and will be in touch again soon with another update.

For the latest updates on collections and rubbish and recycling processing, please visit our website.

Ngā mihi,
Waste Operation"

946 days ago

Fried Chicken or War Goddesses?

Stuff

As partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried … View moreAs partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival.

Flights included for those out of Auckland.
Enter now

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