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2046 days ago

Movie Night Fundraiser - Tawa Titans Hockey Club

Gareth from Brooklyn

Everyone loves a good action movie and the suspense that comes with Avenger movies. Join us and other club members as we ride the emotions of Tony Stark as he drifts helplessly in space and heads towards the ultimate showdown with Thanos (the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe).… View moreEveryone loves a good action movie and the suspense that comes with Avenger movies. Join us and other club members as we ride the emotions of Tony Stark as he drifts helplessly in space and heads towards the ultimate showdown with Thanos (the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe).

The event is a fundraiser for the club which helps offset a number of club costs to keep our amateur hockey player subscriptions down. Tickets are $20, with food and drink available (at your cost). There will be raffles on the night that you can purchase a ticket for and then winners will be announced at the conclusion of the movie.

Movie starts at 8pm on 28th of April - more details can be found at www.facebook.com...

2046 days ago

Get Your FREE 4 Point Safety Check

Anna Holley from Beaurepaires Wellington Kent Terrace

Before heading out on the roads this weekend, make sure you stop in at your local Beaurepaires and get a FREE 4 Point Safety Check. Life can be busy sometimes, but you’ll never regret taking a few minutes out of your day to ensure your family’s safety. It only takes 15 minutes to complete and … View moreBefore heading out on the roads this weekend, make sure you stop in at your local Beaurepaires and get a FREE 4 Point Safety Check. Life can be busy sometimes, but you’ll never regret taking a few minutes out of your day to ensure your family’s safety. It only takes 15 minutes to complete and no appointment is necessary, however, you can book in online!

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2046 days ago

Wellington statistics for March 2019 YTD

Di Austin Real Estate

In case you're interested here are the Harcourts Wellington statistics for March 2019 YTD!

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2046 days ago

Heavy rain warning - Marlborough and Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An active front over central New Zealand is moving slowly eastwards today and early Friday, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to much of the upper South Island and North Island.

Area: Marlborough Sounds and coast north of Clarence
Valid: 9 hours from 1:00pm to 10:00pm Thursday
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An active front over central New Zealand is moving slowly eastwards today and early Friday, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to much of the upper South Island and North Island.

Area: Marlborough Sounds and coast north of Clarence
Valid: 9 hours from 1:00pm to 10:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Periods of rain, may become heavy with thundery downpours. Rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.

Area: Wellington and Wairarapa from Featherston southwards
Valid: 11 hours from 3:00pm Thursday to 2:00am Friday
Forecast: Periods of rain, may become heavy with thundery downpours. Rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.

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2048 days ago

Learn the Best Card Game in the World

Klaus Dorbecker from Karori Bridge Club

Hello Neighbours,
Our very active Bridge Club is offering lessons to learn Bridge, the best card game in the world. This is a course running over 12 weeks and includes lots of card play and comprehensive course notes. The course starts on Monday, 29 April 2019 at 7:30pm. The 12 lessons cost $50 … View more
Hello Neighbours,
Our very active Bridge Club is offering lessons to learn Bridge, the best card game in the world. This is a course running over 12 weeks and includes lots of card play and comprehensive course notes. The course starts on Monday, 29 April 2019 at 7:30pm. The 12 lessons cost $50 which is deducted from your membership fee when you join the club.
Bring along a friend, a partner or just yourself!
Check out our website at www.karoribridge.com.... For more information or to register call 04 476 6179 or contact us via email karoribridge@gmail.com.
Please see attached flier.

Lesson Flyer 2019.docx Download View

2047 days ago

Upgrading Waterloo Quay level crossing | 13 to 30 April

Kate Thompson from KiwiRail

We’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. … View moreWe’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. If you live or work locally, we apologise for the inconvenience and will work as quietly as we can. Thanks for your patience while we carry out this essential work.

More information (including a map of lane/road closures) at the link on our website

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2047 days ago

Upgrading Waterloo Quay level crossing | 13 to 30 April

Kate Thompson from KiwiRail

We’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. … View moreWe’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. If you live or work locally, we apologise for the inconvenience and will work as quietly as we can. Thanks for your patience while we carry out this essential work.

More information (including a map of lane/road closures) at the link on our website

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2047 days ago

Omāroro dawn blessing

The Team from Wellington Water

Yesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki … View moreYesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki Whānui and formal gifting of the name Omāroro to the project.

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and Councillor Iona Pannett also attended. Mayor Lester shared a few words on the importance of this project for the future growth and demand as well as the resilience of Wellington City.

It was great to see members of the local community as well as representatives of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water, and contractors involved in the project make their way to the ceremony.

2047 days ago
2047 days ago

Youth Making a Difference

Myrlia Neighbourly Lead from Northland

It's an exciting time for The Jane Goodall Institute New Zealand ... and for New Zealanders, of all ages, keen to make a difference!

Dr. Jane Goodall is set to be with us for her "Rewind The Future" tour next month!

We have some AMAZING opportunities for young Kiwis - … View more
It's an exciting time for The Jane Goodall Institute New Zealand ... and for New Zealanders, of all ages, keen to make a difference!

Dr. Jane Goodall is set to be with us for her "Rewind The Future" tour next month!

We have some AMAZING opportunities for young Kiwis - individuals, schools and groups - to help support the difference you want to make.

Budding reporters, inspired photographers and groups looking to undertake projects in your school or community - Do we have some great news for you!



If you are aged 14-18 and enjoy writing, check out our Young Reporters competition which offers the chance to interview the living legend, Dr. Jane Goodall: www.janegoodall.org.nz...


If you enjoy photography, check out our photo competition and see the prizes up for grabs here: www.janegoodall.org.nz...


Finally, the Jane Goodall Institute NZ is offering grants for youth-led projects that will make a difference in their community. More details can be found here: www.janegoodall.org.nz...


Don't miss your chance to be part of the excitement!

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2047 days ago

Kids Art Classes Term 2, School Holiday art classes and Kids Club

Margaret Taylor from Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

Term 2 Art Classes

Our Term 2 Kids art classes are now available to book on our website: www.kacc.org.nz... . Numbers are strictly limited so please book early to ensure you get a place.
Here's a summary of classes - more detailed descriptions are on the website:

- Monday Art: 4.00 – … View more
Term 2 Art Classes

Our Term 2 Kids art classes are now available to book on our website: www.kacc.org.nz... . Numbers are strictly limited so please book early to ensure you get a place.
Here's a summary of classes - more detailed descriptions are on the website:

- Monday Art: 4.00 – 5.15 pm, (6-10 yrs), 29 April to 24 June, $90 - $95
- Monday Art for Teens:4.00 – 5.15pm, (11-15 yrs), 29 April - 24 June 2019. No class on Monday 3rd June Queen's Birthday, $90 - $95
- Tuesday Art :3.25 – 4.25 pm, (5- 7yrs), 30 April until 18 June, $85 - $90
- Tuesday Drawing:3.30 - 4.30 pm, (6-10 yrs), 30 April until 18 June, $90 - $95

- Tuesday Art:4.30 – 5.30 pm, (8+ yrs), begins 30 April until 18 June 2019, $90.00 - $95.00
- Tuesday Drawing: 4.30 - 5.30 pm, (11-16 yrs ),30 April until 18 June, $110
- Thursday Art: 3.30 – 4.30 pm, (5- 8yrs), 2 May until 20 June, $ 85 - $90
- Thursday Art: 4.00 – 5.30 pm, (8-12 yrs), 2 May until 20 June 2019, $90-$95

School holiday kids art - filling fast!

The Term 1 School holiday are almost here, and our holiday workshops are filling fast. Our Comics class with Sarah Laing is full, but we still have some spaces left in our 3-5 yr old class, and Exploring Shadows and Ripples class.

To book please go to: www.kacc.org.nz...

Exploring Art through Play with Margaret Taylor

Date: Monday 15th April Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: $25 for the session inc materials Ages: 3-5 year olds
Pack snacks & a drink for your child as making art is hungry work. Dress them in older clothes that can get dirty or marked.

Note: Kids will need to be confident enough with toileting to take themselves to the toilet (if required) during the class. If your child still needs help with toileting, they are very welcome to come as long as you or a caregiver is able to stay to help them.


Exploring Shadow and Ripples with Margaret Taylor
Date: Thursday 18th April Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Cost: $75 full day except kids club members who cost $70
$40 half day except kids club members who cost $35
Ages: 6-14 years

Don't forget to add a Kids Club membership to your booking
Have you heard about our great Kids Club? For only $40 (per child, per year) you get a free (half day) school holiday workshop, and a $5 discount per class, it really does pay for itself!

Just select 'Join Us' on our website: www.kacc.org.nz...

2047 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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