Crofton Downs, Wellington

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1190 days ago

Take a stand

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Create a pastel-hued cake stand painted in your favourite Resene pastel testpots and use it to create an enticing display of Easter treats or home-baked delicacies. This Easter-themed, tiered pedestal cake stand is so easy to make, and you'll use it over and over again, whether it’s for a … View moreCreate a pastel-hued cake stand painted in your favourite Resene pastel testpots and use it to create an enticing display of Easter treats or home-baked delicacies. This Easter-themed, tiered pedestal cake stand is so easy to make, and you'll use it over and over again, whether it’s for a party, afternoon tea or just a cute way to display your home baking. Find out how to create your own.

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1190 days ago

Kiwis are being stung by high power bills.

Flick

⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be … View more⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be at risk.

Kiwis deserve better, which is why we’re fighting for power affordability for all of us. But we can’t do it alone.

Join us in the Revolt to bring power prices down, by signing the petition to demand that the Government reforms NZ’s broken electricity market. #Powergate ✊🏾 ✊🏿 ✊🏼 ✊🏽

Sign and share the petition at jointherevolt.co.nz
Find out more

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1191 days ago

Poll: Have you got a side hustle?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired … View moreAre you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired handyman or selling hand-knitted scarves - we’re curious. Let us know if you have a side hustle in our poll below!

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Have you got a side hustle?
  • 22.4% Yes I do - it’s up and running
    22.4% Complete
  • 11.2% I’m just getting one started
    11.2% Complete
  • 59.2% No I don’t
    59.2% Complete
  • 7.2% I don’t understand what a side hustle is
    7.2% Complete
1103 votes
1191 days ago

Confusing English words!

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Stationary vs stationery. Remember stationary – the ‘a’ in ary is for stopping At the lights. The ‘e’ in ery is for Envelope.

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1191 days ago

2 Free Lawnmowers (without blades)

Victoria from Wadestown

FREE

These lawnmowers could be good as parts. There are no blades and one does not have a handle. One of the catchers does not work anymore. Engines are fine (they were the last time we used them). They are:

1. Masport 400 Four stroke
2. Briggs & Stratton GMC Sprint 375

Pick up is in … View more
FREE

These lawnmowers could be good as parts. There are no blades and one does not have a handle. One of the catchers does not work anymore. Engines are fine (they were the last time we used them). They are:

1. Masport 400 Four stroke
2. Briggs & Stratton GMC Sprint 375

Pick up is in Wadestown. Please message me if interested. Thanks!

Free

1195 days ago

Wanting to Rent

Sally from Ngaio

Looking for a 1 bedroom house/flat to rent. I am trusty worthy, reliable, clean & never late with the rent.

If you have a place or know someone that does. Please contact me.

Thanks
Sally

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1191 days ago

Glass coffee table

Jack from Crofton Downs

Glass coffee table for free. Pick up

Free

1191 days ago

Treat yourself or a father figure this Fathers Day.

Mags4Gifts

Purchase a local newspaper subscription in time for Fathers Day and receive a Lone Star rib pack valued at $59.

Hurry offer is for a limited time only. Terms and Conditions apply.
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1194 days ago

Superhome owners opening their homes to the public this weekend

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Healthy, warm, dry and cheap to run. Owners of Superhome houses in Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson and Otago are hosting open homes from August 14-15 so you can see just how warm and cosy a home can be with the right design approach.

1192 days ago

Marsden Open Morning and Primary Experience Day

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Explore Marsden, join us for a tour! Come and see our fabulous campus and meet staff and students at our Open Morning on Friday 13 August. Your daughter is also warmly invited to spend a day in class in the Primary School (Years 1-6), the Marsden Primary Experience Day is on 25 August.

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1192 days ago

You could get free curtains from the Wellington Curtain Bank

Sustainability Trust

Tēnā koutou katoa - your friends at the Wellington Curtain Bank here.

Did you know that you can lose 20-30% of the heat in your home through the windows?

Did you also know that if you have a Community Services Card or a SuperGold Combo Card holder living with you, you could get free … View more
Tēnā koutou katoa - your friends at the Wellington Curtain Bank here.

Did you know that you can lose 20-30% of the heat in your home through the windows?

Did you also know that if you have a Community Services Card or a SuperGold Combo Card holder living with you, you could get free curtains from us?

Our curtains are made from upcycled curtains and fabric, given an extra layer for warmth and adjusted to fit your windows. All you need to do is measure your windows and place your order online.

There is a six-week wait for curtains, so place your order today.

You can place your order online here or phone us on 0508 78 78 24 ext 705 for other options.
Order now

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1192 days ago

Silent Spring Revisited @ NMCC

William Choquette from Northland Memorial Community Centre

This week, on this Friday 13th at 6:30pm and Sunday 15th August at 3pm, we are hosting Silent Spring Revisited!
Come along for a fantastic showcase of the issues and challenges of ecology today, directed by Wellington performer and playwright Jan Bolwell. Support the region's creative talent … View more
This week, on this Friday 13th at 6:30pm and Sunday 15th August at 3pm, we are hosting Silent Spring Revisited!
Come along for a fantastic showcase of the issues and challenges of ecology today, directed by Wellington performer and playwright Jan Bolwell. Support the region's creative talent and book the family in for an unforgettable show! Three days to go... grab your tickets below :)

1192 days ago

End of Winter Market 2021

William Choquette from Northland Memorial Community Centre

Northland Memorial Community Centre's End of Winter Market will be a day to celebrate! Head along to the Main Hall on September 25th, 11am - 3pm, for a variety of stalls, food and delicious coffee, plus live performances from our regular users.

On the day, stall-holders will be selling … View more
Northland Memorial Community Centre's End of Winter Market will be a day to celebrate! Head along to the Main Hall on September 25th, 11am - 3pm, for a variety of stalls, food and delicious coffee, plus live performances from our regular users.

On the day, stall-holders will be selling artisan soap, crochet art, food, and so many other items - the talent of our community will take your breath away! With the weather warming up, it's a perfect chance to get out in the community. This event is suitable for the whole family, so bring everyone along, and we'll see you there!

We’ve still got stall spaces available - get in touch via endofwintermarket@gmail.com

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1193 days ago

Get a head start on spring in your outdoors...

Steven from Steve's Jobs

Morning neighbours,

Steve here, Steve's Jobs. Even though the clothing layers have doubled, we're still out there in amongst all sorts of gardening, landscaping and enhancement services for clients around the Wellington region.

Now's a great time to start thinking about your … View more
Morning neighbours,

Steve here, Steve's Jobs. Even though the clothing layers have doubled, we're still out there in amongst all sorts of gardening, landscaping and enhancement services for clients around the Wellington region.

Now's a great time to start thinking about your outdoors again, to hit the ground running in Spring and we can help!

We do:
- Construction landscaping,
- Section clearing,
- Tree work,
- Waterblasting and house washes,
- Soil condition, muching and plant outs and more...

Get in touch at www.stevesjobs.co.nz... and talk to us about what needs doing around your place. We can also make suggestions and give you ideas to help enhance your outdoors.

Happy Tuesday!
Steve

1193 days ago

Vote on the enhanced treaty settlement!

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Settlement Trust

We want whānau, iwi and hapū to have their say on Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua’s enhanced treaty settlement package.

Vote online at www.kkwtnr.org.nz, by mail, or at one of our information hui this month.

Details about our hui can be found on our Facebook page: ‘… View more
We want whānau, iwi and hapū to have their say on Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua’s enhanced treaty settlement package.

Vote online at www.kkwtnr.org.nz, by mail, or at one of our information hui this month.

Details about our hui can be found on our Facebook page: ‘Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Settlement Trust’.

Voting closes August 24 at midday.

Tīhei Kahungunu!
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