Aro Valley, Wellington

1344 days ago

Get free delivery on your first order

Managing Director from Karori Liquor

Karori Liquor is offering free delivery on the first order. Shop Now at www.karoriliquor.co.nz...

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1341 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

I know spoonbills have featured before but this picture, by Louise Thomas, is just too good not to use. She took it at at Pauatahanui.

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1340 days ago

Pet of the Day: Jimmy and Frankie

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Neighjbourly folk here is a bonus Pet of the Day. Strathmore Park resident Juliana Korzo is rightly proud of Jimmy and Frankie, and the picture is just too good not to news.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you… View more
Neighjbourly folk here is a bonus Pet of the Day. Strathmore Park resident Juliana Korzo is rightly proud of Jimmy and Frankie, and the picture is just too good not to news.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1342 days ago

Seed Sharing for Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We love how creative some people are with their plant giving! This is for goodie bags for a 7 year olds party but we reckon you could borrow this wonderful idea for the Neighbours Day Aotearoa Great Plant Swap!
What a lovely gift to get and it's not just kids who love sunflowers.

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We love how creative some people are with their plant giving! This is for goodie bags for a 7 year olds party but we reckon you could borrow this wonderful idea for the Neighbours Day Aotearoa Great Plant Swap!
What a lovely gift to get and it's not just kids who love sunflowers.

ADDED BONUS: if you give your neighbours sunflower seeds you would get to enjoy their beautiful flowers too!

Have you signed up for Neighbours Day 2021 yet? There's lots of ways you can join in...check out our website to register today:
www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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1340 days ago

Karori Cemetery Tour - Movers & Shakers in Early Wellington - 10:30am Monday 25th January

Julia from Northland

Celebrate Wellington Anniversary with this tour focused on early Wellington. The tour covers a number of families who were movers and shakers in the city of old. People of note include: the Kirk family of suffragists & scientists; and the Norwood’s who will always be linked to the Rose Garden… View moreCelebrate Wellington Anniversary with this tour focused on early Wellington. The tour covers a number of families who were movers and shakers in the city of old. People of note include: the Kirk family of suffragists & scientists; and the Norwood’s who will always be linked to the Rose Garden & Begonia House at the Botanic Garden.
The tour is 1.5 hours duration, easy walking, good dogs on leads welcome. $10 per person (under 12-year olds free).
Booking essential by email to friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com
Tours are weather dependent – information about meeting place, cancellation arrangements etc. will be sent on booking

1340 days ago

Smiths

Smith City

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1341 days ago

How much control does your boss have over your life?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the increasing creep of control your boss might have over your life outside work. This might include having to send photos of your remote working space (or having it personally checked off), having to abide by a social media policy, not being able to express … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating the increasing creep of control your boss might have over your life outside work. This might include having to send photos of your remote working space (or having it personally checked off), having to abide by a social media policy, not being able to express political views in social settings, or not being able to have a secondary income. Does this sound familiar? Have you got a story to tell? Email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1341 days ago

How to make colourful coasters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Whether it’s summer or winter, throwing a cocktail party is always a good idea. Add to the fun with these colourful coasters painted using Resene testpots – they’re so easy to DIY.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your… View more
Whether it’s summer or winter, throwing a cocktail party is always a good idea. Add to the fun with these colourful coasters painted using Resene testpots – they’re so easy to DIY.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1341 days ago

Enrol at Whitby Collegiate in 2022

Whitby Collegiate Limited

Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13. 

• Excellent teacher to student ratios.
• Strong academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, … View more
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13. 

• Excellent teacher to student ratios.
• Strong academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville and the Hutt Valley.

Enrolments are now open for 2022. Limited spaces still available this year.

To apply to enrol, or for more information on booking a school tour and our open days go to whitbycollegiate.school.nz
Find out more

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1341 days ago

Circus Theatre show THIS WEEKEND: gold coin donation entry

Laura from Newtown

Catch "Flora and the Fantastic Flower" at Newtown Community Centre this weekend! Show times are 6pm Friday, 1pm Saturday and 6pm Sunday. Blending circus, comedy and playful painting, this is a show for the young and young at heart. Entry is a gold coin donation. Check out the Facebook … View moreCatch "Flora and the Fantastic Flower" at Newtown Community Centre this weekend! Show times are 6pm Friday, 1pm Saturday and 6pm Sunday. Blending circus, comedy and playful painting, this is a show for the young and young at heart. Entry is a gold coin donation. Check out the Facebook event which also includes accessibility information: fb.me...

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1341 days ago

Single bed down duvet inners

Cathy from Kelburn

2 dry cleaned single bed down filled duvets - yours to pick up

Free

1344 days ago

Razor blades in the walls....

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Has anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a… View moreHas anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a nasty, rusty surprise.
I'm certain I've seen something like this here in Aotearoa-NZ, but can't for the life of me recall where. It was in the back of the medicine cupboard. Let us know if you've seen, had - or have - one in your home.

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1342 days ago

Michael Fowler bridge coming down Michael Fowler bridge

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The city council is dismantling the Michael Fowler Centre bridge as it prepares to put in base isolators as its prepares to earthquakes strengthen the building.
A crane will be onsite on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 February
The bridge was added to the Michael Fowler Centre in the 1990s.

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1343 days ago

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about developing an Age friendly Business programme or have more questions about how to get involved, get in touch with us at osc@msd.govt.nz.

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1343 days ago

We welcome Dope to the neighbourhood

Sustainability Trust

There's a new plant-based smell lingering down Forresters Lane. Some say it's a bit nutty, a bit sweet, maybe just a bit spicy.

It smells 100% plant-based. Got the munchies? We sure do.

Yup! We're delighted to share that we've welcomed Dope to Forresters Lane.

Let's … View more
There's a new plant-based smell lingering down Forresters Lane. Some say it's a bit nutty, a bit sweet, maybe just a bit spicy.

It smells 100% plant-based. Got the munchies? We sure do.

Yup! We're delighted to share that we've welcomed Dope to Forresters Lane.

Let's talk about Dope.

Their 100% plant-based coffees, smoothies, treats and eats are so delish you'll be wondering why you hadn't had Dope before.

Come say hi to Sian and Sean they're open from 7.30 am to 2 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Don't forget to BYO cup! You'll need one if you want to take your coffee away.

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