Aro Valley, Wellington

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1488 days ago

The Happiness Project, 4 Nov - 2 Dec

Inge from Karori

Have you caught yourself out thinking you could be happier?! But you haven't had the time to do anything about it? Are you on that daily, busy, stressful treadmill and have lost yourself somewhere along the way? Many women feel the same and it's exciting to bring the Happiness Project to … View moreHave you caught yourself out thinking you could be happier?! But you haven't had the time to do anything about it? Are you on that daily, busy, stressful treadmill and have lost yourself somewhere along the way? Many women feel the same and it's exciting to bring the Happiness Project to Wellington. It is designed so that you can step into happiness without the overwhelm, a simple, practical approach to happy, with other positive women. Join us for the November course, five sessions to regroup, learn happiness practices and support others in their happiness journey. 12 places available, individuals and small groups welcome. Check out the details at www.thehappyway.net... to register, or go to eventfinda to purchase your ticket and secure your place.

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1488 days ago

White desk

Giulia from Newtown

Nice and simple white wooden desk.
Length 85cm, depth 60cm, height 70cm.
Pick up Island Bay.
Cheers!

Price: $30

1489 days ago

A Bloke’s Day Out

Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View more
Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute.
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1490 days ago

Paint an vintage sideboard

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Brighten up an old piece of furniture with fresh colours to suit your new colour scheme. Add an intriguing design on the inside of the drawers for a bonus surprise when you open them.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you to update … View more
Brighten up an old piece of furniture with fresh colours to suit your new colour scheme. Add an intriguing design on the inside of the drawers for a bonus surprise when you open them.

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

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1490 days ago

Take a look Inside Wellington's air traffic control tower

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It has great views of Wellington but it need a little TLC. Wellington's air traffic control tower is for sale and could make a great home for somebody.
Check out our video to see what your money could buy.

1490 days ago

Looking for spring planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips … View more
In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips plus go in the draw for spring vege packs from Tui and ‘Blue Star’ ferns from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1490 days ago

Meeting of GBRAI Tuesday 20th October at 7.30 at St Mathews church

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Hello and we hope you are well,

You are cordially invited to next (Tuesday the 20th of October) meeting of the Greater Brooklyn Residents Association meeting at St Mathews Church at 7.30pm. We hope to see you there...the heaters will be on!

Tuesday's Agenda attached (and copied in case there… View more
Hello and we hope you are well,

You are cordially invited to next (Tuesday the 20th of October) meeting of the Greater Brooklyn Residents Association meeting at St Mathews Church at 7.30pm. We hope to see you there...the heaters will be on!

Tuesday's Agenda attached (and copied in case there is an issue opening the document).

Yours sincerely,

Carl Savage
Secretary
for and on behalf of
*Greater Brooklyn Residents Association* *Incorporated (GBRAI)*Tuesday 20 October 2020
at 7.30pm
Future meetings - 2021 dates - Tuesday 2nd February 2021(provisionally to be confirmed); Tuesday 16th March 2021; Tuesday 18 May 2021; AGM 15 June 2021

AGENDA

1. Apologies:

2. Minutes of last meeting & matters arising

3. Finance $1,878.52 (as at 12/10/2020)

4. Business
(a) WCC Spatial Plan on housing – GBRAI submission
(b) Ohiro Road / Cleveland Street / Todman Street intersection discussions continued
(c) Harrison Street Council social housing construction update and proposal for a turning area
(d) Report back from representatives on Community liaison Group & WCC and contracted operators within WCC landfill; WCC run southern landfill Resource Consent status / extension and status of C & D landfill and T & T landfills
(e) Prince of Wales water reservoir – latest update
(f) Update on the Kingston bus hub and speed cushions (as opposed to judder bars)
(g) Brooklyn School re-development – completion in late October?
seeking another volunteer to advocate specifically for Kingston
(h) relocating meetings from St Mathews due to it being sold
(i) other items

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1490 days ago

How to Stop Your Pet from Destroying Your Blinds

Robert Anderson from

From a dog’s point of view, blinds are just an obstacle keeping them from the window. When there’s a something outside, the blinds just become a casualty of the resulting frenzy to get out there. Keep blinds raised part-way to allow your pup to see out and avoid wreckage. Avoid this issue by … View moreFrom a dog’s point of view, blinds are just an obstacle keeping them from the window. When there’s a something outside, the blinds just become a casualty of the resulting frenzy to get out there. Keep blinds raised part-way to allow your pup to see out and avoid wreckage. Avoid this issue by teaching your dog to stay calm in exciting situations.

Many dogs, especially as puppies, will chew on anything in sight. If your blinds have become your pets teething stick, it’s because he doesn’t have anything else to chew on. Deter dogs from gnawing on blinds by spraying slats with sour apple spray (available at pet stores). It smells and tastes terrible to dogs but is neutral to humans.

When you’re away from home, keep your dog in a safe room and give them special toys that are otherwise hidden away. Treat-filled toys and meat flavoured bones are especially appealing. With these toys to keep them preoccupied, they won’t think twice about the blinds.

Dogs can be like children; they have a lot of energy and it will find a way out whether you provide it or not. With this in mind, give your dog an opportunity to tire themselves out and your home might not become a race track.

What are the pet-friendliest window dressings?
Try vertical blinds. Furry friends can nudge slats out of the way to see out the window and they’ll fall back into place afterwards. If pets chew on blind slats, you can order individual replacements instead of getting a whole new set. If pet hair and grime are a problem, just wipe them clean with soap and water.

Venetian blinds have wide enough openings between slats for curious pets who just want to see out. But if you have a dog with a chewing problem, slats can be vulnerable to damage.

Roller shades are good window treatments for peeking pets. Animals can easily slip behind without damaging the shade and they’re easy to clean.

Try to avoid:
- Venetian Blinds - Bent slats. Enough said.
- Mini Venetian Blinds - Pets won’t be able to see through and will paw at slats.
- Puddled Drapes - When drapes drag on the floor it’s hard to keep them clean and free from pet hair

My dog broke my blinds, my curtains are ripped. Now what?
Don’t worry - paying full price for a replacement blind isn’t your only option. Curtain Clean not only specialises in cleaning your window treatments, but we can repair damage done by your beloved pet pals.


From replacing broken head tape to re-oiling wooden venetians, Curtain Clean are industry experts in restoring curtains and blinds for a fraction of the replacement cost. Bring your window dressings in for clean & repair today.


www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1490 days ago

Anniversary celebration

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,
This weekend is our first ANNIVERSARY!
Thank you all for supporting us in the past year.
To celebrate it, from now to 18 October, we offer 10% off for every thing, except the specials!
Please come and check our delicious snacks, drinks, noodles, and other cooking ingredients.
Have … View more
Dear Neighbours,
This weekend is our first ANNIVERSARY!
Thank you all for supporting us in the past year.
To celebrate it, from now to 18 October, we offer 10% off for every thing, except the specials!
Please come and check our delicious snacks, drinks, noodles, and other cooking ingredients.
Have a nice and rewarding weekend!

1490 days ago

A world full of opportunities

Queen Margaret College

Stepping into QMC Junior School marks the start of a learning adventure that equips students for their future. QMC is an IB World School, and proud to offer unparalleled excellence in research-based teaching, learning and wellbeing programmes.

Our Junior students learn new skills, develop … View more
Stepping into QMC Junior School marks the start of a learning adventure that equips students for their future. QMC is an IB World School, and proud to offer unparalleled excellence in research-based teaching, learning and wellbeing programmes.

Our Junior students learn new skills, develop confidence, aim for excellence, take risks, challenge and explore the world around them.

Every child enjoys access to a wide range of exhilarating cultural and sporting opportunities in a progressive, cosmopolitan, safe environment. We value diversity, and inclusivity – and are the school of choice for families from 54 countries worldwide.

Join us for Open Day, Years 4-6 to find out more and discover the difference a QM education will make to your child’s future.

Discover Years 4,5 and 6
Junior School Open Day
Wednesday 28 October
• 9am - 10.20am
• 5pm - 6.20pm

Places are limited. Book to avoid disappointment.
Find out more

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1491 days ago

Water outage - 35 Cuba Street, Te Aro

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Wellington Water are working on a water leak outside 35 Cuba Street, Wellington.

Services will be shut off at 5pm to approximately 20 commercial properties along Cuba Street (from Manners Street) and the south side of Wakefield Street (to Taranaki Street).

Bottled water will be provided … View more
Wellington Water are working on a water leak outside 35 Cuba Street, Wellington.

Services will be shut off at 5pm to approximately 20 commercial properties along Cuba Street (from Manners Street) and the south side of Wakefield Street (to Taranaki Street).

Bottled water will be provided onsite at 35 Cuba Street. A further update will follow once we have evaluated the work.

1491 days ago

Children's Art Classes at Inverlochy Art School

Cheryl from Karori

Young Artist after school programmes at the historic Inverlochy House are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:00
www.inverlochy.org.nz...

1491 days ago

Steady As You Go

Corinne Morris from

We have a SAYGO class starting 21st October in Lower Hutt.

When: Wednesdays at 11am
Where: Knox Church, 574 High St, Boulcott, Lower Hutt

These classes are designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall. Steady as You Go classes improve; Balance and leg strength, Flexibility, … View more
We have a SAYGO class starting 21st October in Lower Hutt.

When: Wednesdays at 11am
Where: Knox Church, 574 High St, Boulcott, Lower Hutt

These classes are designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall. Steady as You Go classes improve; Balance and leg strength, Flexibility, General fitness and wellbeing. The classes are also a great way to meet new people.

Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises, and take around an hour. They are ideal for complete beginners, are ongoing and you can find out how you’ve improved over your first 10 weeks.

Classes are established by one of our staff members with the aim of becoming peer-led at the end of 10 weeks.

Gold coin donation/koha is appreciated. If you’d like to join a class, come by ten minutes before the class starts. For more information please contact us on 04 499 6646 or email info@ageconcernwellington.org.nz

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1491 days ago

Thriving Seniors Survey

Bernie from Karori

We are still running this survey if you would like to have your say.
We are interested in your views on ageing, so that we can inform our services and advocacy of behalf of older people.
Thank you

Here is the link
www.surveymonkey.com...

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1491 days ago

First Rung, episode 2, is here!

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first … View more
Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first one, it's packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home. It also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
In episode 2, we talk to a first time buyer who moved from one end of the country to the other for a chance to get on the ladder, hear about apartments as a viable first home option and an expert gives us some tips on how to choose the right lawyer.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
Give episode 2 a listen and let us know what you think - and I hope you're all in to win that crackin' prize pack!

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