Aro Valley, Wellington

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177 days ago

Easter will be hopping in Wairarapa 🥚🐰

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Hop over for all sorts of fun this Easter - Wairarapa has lined up a stack of Easter events, wine & food, Farmers Markets, and outdoor adventure too.
Lock in your long weekend in Wairarapa: here's just some of what Easter has on offer:

Wairarapa Balloon Festival
The skies above the… View more
Hop over for all sorts of fun this Easter - Wairarapa has lined up a stack of Easter events, wine & food, Farmers Markets, and outdoor adventure too.
Lock in your long weekend in Wairarapa: here's just some of what Easter has on offer:

Wairarapa Balloon Festival
The skies above the region will be dotted with hot air balloons - it's a photo moment for sure!

Grand finale of The Hendrick's Hootenanny in Greytown Village. The finest cocktails, and an abundance of gin-infused jubilation!
The National Tweed Ride is on Saturday 30th - it's a spectator sport as well. come and watch the riders leave the village at 1pm.

Molewood Orchard Apple Picking Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 March
Take a wander through Molewood Orchard picking a basket of delicious apples, only $2 per kg! Beautiful pears may also be available too.

Fun for the whole family in the Autumn sun: Check out some top activities for kids including a day at the beach, bike riding, horse riding and indoor activities, if the weather isn't playing ball! Great time for an autumn leg stretch too - brad a bike or a walk in the changing colours.
Here's our Easter guide : wairarapanz.com...

178 days ago

Easter Streaming 2024

The Team from NZ Compare

Dive into Easter streaming! Explore our top picks for movies and TV shows to enjoy this long weekend!

Plus, discover how to watch them for FREE. Don't miss out – COMPARE broadband plans with Broadband Compare and start saving today!

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178 days ago

Staying home over the break?

Toka Tū Ake EQC

The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy … View more
The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances

These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
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178 days ago

Say goodbye to tyre waste

Tyrewise

About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View more
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.

Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.

Find out more about the scheme online.
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179 days ago

Two Guitars - now showing!

Marketing Manager from Circa Theatre

Nā Jamie McCaskill
Director Carrie Green
Billy and Te Po are two pretty meke musicians about to smash the biggest night of their lives. But backstage, the super tūturu competition they’re in has them thinking: ‘umm…are we Māori enough for this gig?’ Award-winning playwright Jamie … View more
Nā Jamie McCaskill
Director Carrie Green
Billy and Te Po are two pretty meke musicians about to smash the biggest night of their lives. But backstage, the super tūturu competition they’re in has them thinking: ‘umm…are we Māori enough for this gig?’ Award-winning playwright Jamie McCaskill is joined by Golden Guitar winner Cameron Clayton in this musical journey that explores the world of third-gen Māori who’ve missed the reo bus and find themselves a bit lost.

Reviews:
Transcendent harmonies, complex characterisations, moving and theatrically fulfilling - Maryanne Cathro, Theatrereview

This play has power because it explores very deep human concerns that have a huge effect on lives and identities’ — Tania Kopytko, Theatreview

‘Comedy is a great vehicle to convey deeper issues and this is well exemplified in Two Guitars by Jamie McCaskill’ — Tania Kopytko, Theatreview

23 Mar to 13 Apr
Preview 22 Mar
Circa One
Tues – Thurs 6.30pm, Fri – Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm
$30–$55

Run time: 80mins, no interval.
Audience Care: Course language

179 days ago

Have your say.

GWRC

The Long Term Plan is open for consultation and we want YOUR input.

We have two main topics we are consulting on. These are:

🚌Should Greater Wellington own the region's bus assets (depots and charging stations)?

Should Greater Wellington own 100% of CentrePort?

The … View more
The Long Term Plan is open for consultation and we want YOUR input.

We have two main topics we are consulting on. These are:

🚌Should Greater Wellington own the region's bus assets (depots and charging stations)?

Should Greater Wellington own 100% of CentrePort?

The region's buses are owned by private companies and operated on our behalf. We are proposing the ownership of buses, depots, and charging infrastructure to provide long-term security and future-proof facilities.

Currently we own 76.92% of the shares for CentrePort. We are proposing the purchase of the remaining 23.08% to establish 100% control of the shares. Full ownership means CentrePort will remain in public ownership and enable us to determine its future.

Do you agree or disagree with these proposals? Let us know your thoughts in the link below 👇
Click Here

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181 days ago

Budget-friendly Easter Activities

The Team from NZ Compare

Looking for affordable Easter weekend activities in NZ?
Whether it's a movie day or beach picnics, we've got you covered with 5 exciting ideas that won't break the bank!

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181 days ago

Are you ready to buy carpet?

Carpet Mill

How it works:
Enquire at carpetmill.co.nz or free phone on 0800 255 855 and let us know the coupon code that best suits you, then we will arrange a free, no obligation measure and quote based on your requirements.

We're Consumer Trusted, so you can trust that it's just that easy
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182 days ago

Tui cute

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Adorn your home with your very own piece of Kiwiana artwork, using our Resene paint-by-numbers colour palette. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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183 days ago

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Upcoming Tours

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

We have tickets available for our next tours which will be on Sunday 7th April. These are:

Murder & Mayhem - 10:30am
One of our most popular tours. Drowning, murder and accidents of all kinds.

events.humanitix.com...

Nation Builders - 11:00am
A fascinating look at the people who … View more
We have tickets available for our next tours which will be on Sunday 7th April. These are:

Murder & Mayhem - 10:30am
One of our most popular tours. Drowning, murder and accidents of all kinds.

events.humanitix.com...

Nation Builders - 11:00am
A fascinating look at the people who helped form our country.

events.humanitix.com...

We do ask that everyone books a ticket to attend. These are $10 each plus booking fee. Follow the links above to the Humanitix website to secure your place. 😀

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183 days ago

Brooklyn Market this Saturday afternoon

Euan from Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Community Market is on this Saturday 23 March from 12pm to 4pm at the Brooklyn Community Centre on Harrison Street, just along from the Brooklyn Library on Cleveland Street.

Come along and catch up with friends and neighbours while browsing through a wide variety of stalls. … View more
The Brooklyn Community Market is on this Saturday 23 March from 12pm to 4pm at the Brooklyn Community Centre on Harrison Street, just along from the Brooklyn Library on Cleveland Street.

Come along and catch up with friends and neighbours while browsing through a wide variety of stalls. Everything from homemade pickles, preserves and chutneys, to fresh produce, crafts, jewellery, art, soaps, eco products, candles, cards, ceramics and lots more.

Delicious food available from the kitchen including homemade pies, toasted sandwiches and sweet treats. Plus coffee, tea and juices to keep you refreshed.

Andrew our popular knife sharpener will be onsite sharpening knifes, scissors and gardening tools.

The market runs rain or shine. Everybody welcome.

184 days ago

Poll: What's your mortgage interest rate?

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you noticed that home loan rates are increasing?
Share your current mortgage interest rate to find out if you might be paying more than you need to.

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What's your mortgage interest rate?
  • 30.6% Under 6%
    30.6% Complete
  • 40.6% 6-7%
    40.6% Complete
  • 17% 7-8%
    17% Complete
  • 11.8% More than 8%
    11.8% Complete
389 votes
184 days ago

Don't miss out on $15,000 back...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

It could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list — until 31 March if you sign up … View moreIt could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list — until 31 March if you sign up for one of our new home offers, you’ll get a $15,000 credit on settlement*.

There’s truly never been a better time to choose Ryman.

*Terms and conditions apply
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185 days ago

CupaDupa Market - Sunday, 24 Market 2024

Sharon from Karori

Foxtail Events invite you to come celebrate the vibrancy, diversity and creative spirit of Wellington this March - find your wild amongst a world of talented artists and crafters at this fabulous event.

This family friendly street market will be located in Abel Smith Street from 11am – 6pm on… View more
Foxtail Events invite you to come celebrate the vibrancy, diversity and creative spirit of Wellington this March - find your wild amongst a world of talented artists and crafters at this fabulous event.

This family friendly street market will be located in Abel Smith Street from 11am – 6pm on Sunday, 24 March 2024.

Enjoy perusing a stunning selection of art, craft and food created by local makers from across the Wellington Region, then venture over to Cuba and the surrounding streets, where you can immerse yourself in the entertainment and music on the big stages.

So much for everyone to see and do!

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186 days ago

Gig at Inverlochy this Sunday!

Cheryl Corrado from Inverlochy Art School

Our next cushion concert is just around the corner, and this month we are proud to present Pōneke band Oddish!


Come, get comfy and up-close to their psychedelic and sun soaked sound.

Playing at Inverlochy Sunday 24 March, 5-6 pm.

Tickets $10 and available through our website.

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