Aro Valley, Wellington

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

520 days ago

14 Lynda La Plante books

Julie from Karori

Weeks /months of reading pleasure !
14 Lynda La Plante books ( see photos)
5 large paperbacks
1 hardback
8 small paperbacks
Most of them as new.
A bargain at $50 or negotiable. Will not be sold individually, sorry.

Negotiable

524 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey … View more
This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey teal/tētē-moroiti (Anas gracilis) on Henley Lake in Masterton. Bird #40 in 2023."

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523 days ago

Draw It Out - Drawing for Wellness workshop

Cheryl Corrado from Inverlochy Art School

Join us for a DRAW IT OUT drawing for wellness workshop. No drawing skills required, this is more mark making not art making. Practice the ‘art’ of drawing and writing for wellness. This 1.5 hour workshop takes you through guided cues (similar to meditation or journaling) to draw out where you… View moreJoin us for a DRAW IT OUT drawing for wellness workshop. No drawing skills required, this is more mark making not art making. Practice the ‘art’ of drawing and writing for wellness. This 1.5 hour workshop takes you through guided cues (similar to meditation or journaling) to draw out where you are at, draw out how you are feeling, and draw out your own inner guidance. This workshop will include guided drawings that draw on nature to reveal where we are at and what we need.


We all have the resources within to guide us, this workshop creates the space to access this by using a modality called Interactive Drawing Therapy. Facilitated by Lara Phillips, this is not therapy rather drawing for wellness; a guided workshop to build one’s relationship with oneself, to strengthen self-reflection and self-care.
$39 Sunday 16 July 11-12:30pm
Limited spaces - Book here
www.inverlochy.org.nz...

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523 days ago

Inverlochy Cushion Concert with Planet

Cheryl Corrado from Inverlochy Art School

Join us for another exciting Cushion Concert at the historic Inverlochy House with Planet. Not to worry if a cushion is not your thing...we can provide chairs!

PLANET mixes traditional bagpipe airs, with post punk riffs, and a dollop of vaudevillian good humour.
It could be world music, it … View more
Join us for another exciting Cushion Concert at the historic Inverlochy House with Planet. Not to worry if a cushion is not your thing...we can provide chairs!

PLANET mixes traditional bagpipe airs, with post punk riffs, and a dollop of vaudevillian good humour.
It could be world music, it could be underground indie rock. It could be psychedelic folk music. But it's always approachable and certainly a lot of fun.
Only $10 Sunday 25 June 5-6pm
Book here www.inverlochy.org.nz...
Find out more about Planet here soundcloud.com...

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523 days ago
524 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
Learn more

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524 days ago

Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting – Aphasia speaker

Peter from Karori

Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting – Aphasia speaker

Kia ora,
Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 13th June at 10.30am at Huntleigh Home, 221 Karori Road.

This meeting our speaker is from Asphasia New Zealand.

To find us go past Reception … View more
Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting – Aphasia speaker

Kia ora,
Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 13th June at 10.30am at Huntleigh Home, 221 Karori Road.

This meeting our speaker is from Asphasia New Zealand.

To find us go past Reception and turn right.

We look forward to meeting all fellow stroke survivors, carers and friends and discussing how we are getting on.
Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

527 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
525 days ago

AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa

Chamber Music New Zealand

Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View more
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
Find out more

526 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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531 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.

"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty … View more
Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.

"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty of other birdlife, and most of them seemed to be performing ablutions including a fantail (unfortunately he was well hidden when he was bathing so the photo isn't very good!)."

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526 days ago

Complete bed package for single bed

Julie from Karori

I offered this for sale a while ago, but it was not taken up.
If you , or someone you know , could really do with this I am quite happy to let you have it free of charge.
Details in photos.

Free

527 days ago

Interested in a career in Midwifery?

Otago Polytechnic

Study Midwifery from one of our North Island satellite areas.

Work with women/pregnant people and midwives within a month of starting your degree. Study a proven degree and learn from leading midwifery educators.

$2000 North Island Midwifery Scholarship for all new year 1 learners who start … View more
Study Midwifery from one of our North Island satellite areas.

Work with women/pregnant people and midwives within a month of starting your degree. Study a proven degree and learn from leading midwifery educators.

$2000 North Island Midwifery Scholarship for all new year 1 learners who start our Bachelor of Midwifery degree in our Greater Wellington, Whanganui, or Palmerston North satellites.

If you’d like to talk to our educators and learn more about our programme, we have Information Evenings in June.

Whanganui · Tuesday 20 June · 5.30pm
Hutt Valley · Tuesday 20 June · 6pm
Palmerston North · Wednesday 21 June · 6pm
Porirua · Thursday 29 June · 6pm

Visit our website for locations and more details. We hope to see you there!
Find out more

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527 days ago

Pelvic Power Workshop at Community Education Saturday 24th June

Sue from Brooklyn

Pelvic floor muscles are super important for good posture as well as preventing incontinence.
In this Saturday morning course you will learn a more holistic approach to pelvic floor function, as well as gaining more understanding of your anatomy, and sharing your experiences with other women (no … View more
Pelvic floor muscles are super important for good posture as well as preventing incontinence.
In this Saturday morning course you will learn a more holistic approach to pelvic floor function, as well as gaining more understanding of your anatomy, and sharing your experiences with other women (no pressure!).
Info and registration:
www.cecwellington.ac.nz...

527 days ago

Community Garage Sale 10 June 2023

Angela Gordon from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

Our community garage sale is on Sat 10 June from 9am-12pm. Along with our own sales tables we are joined by local entrepeneurs. Come along and grab a bargain while shopping locally and sustainably.

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