Crofton Downs, Wellington

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226 days ago

Why Leonie loves lawn bowls

Rita Angus Retirement Village

For the uninitiated, lawn bowls may just look like a bunch of people throwing balls up and down a flat piece of grass.

But for Evelyn Page Retirement Village resident Leonie, it is a game of skill that has brought her 40 years of friendship, camaraderie and many fun-filled experiences and … View more
For the uninitiated, lawn bowls may just look like a bunch of people throwing balls up and down a flat piece of grass.

But for Evelyn Page Retirement Village resident Leonie, it is a game of skill that has brought her 40 years of friendship, camaraderie and many fun-filled experiences and memories.

So much so, that she has dedicated most of the last 20-plus years to umpiring the game. It is her way of giving back, she says, and now she is lending those skills to the upcoming trans-Tasman inter-village Ryman Roll Up.

Click read more for the full story.

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225 days ago

Street Appeal: Support Mary Potter Hospice!

Mary Potter Hospice

Help us be there for patients and their whānau when and where they need hospice care.

Please support Mary Potter Hospice's Appeal this May. On Thursday 16 and Saturday 18 May there'll be close to a thousand volunteers wearing Mary Potter Hospice bibs and holding collection buckets … View more
Help us be there for patients and their whānau when and where they need hospice care.

Please support Mary Potter Hospice's Appeal this May. On Thursday 16 and Saturday 18 May there'll be close to a thousand volunteers wearing Mary Potter Hospice bibs and holding collection buckets across the streets of Wellington, Porirua, and Kāpiti.

Please donate and help keep palliative care free for our local communities. Thank you!
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226 days ago

Mother's Day Market - Sunday, 12 May 2024 - The Pines, Houghton Bay

Sharon from Karori

Don't forget our Mother's Day Market at The Pines is on this weekend!

Bring Mum for a fun day out on the stunning South Coast and peruse all the gorgeous gifts on offer at this market.

Make every Mum feel special this Mother's Day!

❀ WHEN? ❀ Sunday, 12 May, 2024
❀ … View more
Don't forget our Mother's Day Market at The Pines is on this weekend!

Bring Mum for a fun day out on the stunning South Coast and peruse all the gorgeous gifts on offer at this market.

Make every Mum feel special this Mother's Day!

❀ WHEN? ❀ Sunday, 12 May, 2024
❀ WHAT TIME? ❀ 10AM - 3PM
❀ WHERE? ❀ 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay

We can't wait to see all your smiling faces there!

#MothersDay #Mum #WellingtonNZ #NZ #market #localbusiness #smallbusiness #foxtaileventscommunitymarkets #foxtailevents #ThePines #gifts #craft #Wellington #supportsmallbusinesses #food #love #celebratingmums #womenempowerment #creative #holiday

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226 days ago

Watch out for SCAMS

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is aware that online safety is front of mind for members, and scams are getting more tricky to spot. So we thought we'd share some tips from Netsafe to keep you informed about what to avoid and where to get help.

Where do scams take place?
Over the phone, via text message, via… View more
Neighbourly is aware that online safety is front of mind for members, and scams are getting more tricky to spot. So we thought we'd share some tips from Netsafe to keep you informed about what to avoid and where to get help.

Where do scams take place?
Over the phone, via text message, via email, online or even in person.

What red flags should you be looking out for? Ask yourself these questions...
- Were you expecting this message? or was it out of the blue?
- Are they saying there's a problem which you didn't anticipate?
- Are you having to give money over?
- Are you being rushed?
- Are you being told to click on a link or go to an unfamiliar website?
- Are you being asked to share personal info or passwords?
- Are you being asked to pay in a strange way like wire transfer, gift cards, etc
- Does something not feel right? Do you feel confused?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, it's best to stop communicating and seek support. But if you've already given over money, contact your bank immediately.

You can check if it's a scam by contacting |Netsafe|:
- Toll-free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723) or +6496660840 if calling from outside New Zealand
- Emailing help@netsafe.org.nz

If you're pretty sure it's a scam, make a report at netsafe.org.nz

Remember Neighbourly is a free service for neighbours so we won't ask you for money or for your password. All emails will come from noreply@neighbourly.co.nz - so feel free to get in touch if you're unsure of something!

Hope this helps you, neighbours!

226 days ago

Mahi Aroha Awards

Volunteer Wellington

Nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards close on Friday 10th May at midnight. If you have any questions about nominating, please call 04 499 4570 and we will be able to help!

There are three categories for the awards this year:

⭐Mitre 10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Award – celebrate a … View more
Nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards close on Friday 10th May at midnight. If you have any questions about nominating, please call 04 499 4570 and we will be able to help!

There are three categories for the awards this year:

⭐Mitre 10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Award – celebrate a superstar volunteer.

⭐ LEAD Team Governance Award – recognise the effort and contribution of your board volunteers.

⭐Employee Volunteering Team Award – thank a business team making a difference in the community.

Get nominating now so you too can be a part of celebrating and acknowledging volunteering in Wellington:

volunteerwellington.nz...

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226 days ago

Snap up a special NZ House & Garden deal this Mother’s Day

NZ House & Garden

This Mother’s Day enjoy up to 32% off when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden magazine for 1 year PLUS go in the draw to win one of 90 Antipodes serums worth $56 each! This silky-light hyaluronic serum offers up to 72 hours’ hydration to quench skin and foster a fresh, dewy appearance.

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This Mother’s Day enjoy up to 32% off when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden magazine for 1 year PLUS go in the draw to win one of 90 Antipodes serums worth $56 each! This silky-light hyaluronic serum offers up to 72 hours’ hydration to quench skin and foster a fresh, dewy appearance.

Gift a subscription today at mags4gifts.co.nz and add a personalised e-card to your order to make your gift even more special. Offer ends at midnight on 19 May, so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply.
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226 days ago

The perfect treat this Mother's Day

Sunday Star Times

This Mother's Day treat yourself or a loved one with the ultimate Sunday self-care gift.

Purchase a discounted subscription to Sunday Star-Times before 12 May, and receive a FREE Antipodes Maya Hyaluronic 72-Hour Hydration Serum worth $56*. Find out more below.

Gifting a subscription? … View more
This Mother's Day treat yourself or a loved one with the ultimate Sunday self-care gift.

Purchase a discounted subscription to Sunday Star-Times before 12 May, and receive a FREE Antipodes Maya Hyaluronic 72-Hour Hydration Serum worth $56*. Find out more below.

Gifting a subscription? Add a personalised e-card to your order to make your gift even more special. Offer ends next week so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply, promo code must be applied.
Find out more

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227 days ago

Free stuff

Yuki from Crofton Downs

Spare tire,training wheels
Pick up from Crofton Downs please

Free

228 days ago

Age Concern Upcoming Staying Safe Driver Refresher Courses

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior … View more
Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior road users remain safely mobile.

The free interactive workshop runs for around 4 hours, with morning tea and a light lunch provided. Spaces at each workshop are limited so please register using the form on our website.

15th May – Seatoun Village Hall, 22 Forres St, Seatoun
22nd May – Fergusson Retirement Village, 8 Ward Street, Trentham
23rd May – Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St, Karori
30th May – Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge St, Tawa
12th June – Khandallah Community Centre, 11 Ganges Road, Khandallah

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228 days ago

Mahi Aroha Awards

Volunteer Wellington

Get working on those nominations - nominations close this Friday 10th May (at midnight!). All of the info is on our website at:

www.volunteerwellington.nz...

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors Mitre 10 MEGA Wellington (Petone, Porirua & Upper Hutt) and LEAD - Centre for Not For Profit … View more
Get working on those nominations - nominations close this Friday 10th May (at midnight!). All of the info is on our website at:

www.volunteerwellington.nz...

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors Mitre 10 MEGA Wellington (Petone, Porirua & Upper Hutt) and LEAD - Centre for Not For Profit Governance & Leadership.

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228 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
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229 days ago

Working Bees 🐝

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

We hold monthly working bees on the third Sunday of each month and are always looking for new people to join us. We are a fun crew doing some great work in the cemetery and learning about its history as we go.

If you can spare a few hours on a Sunday afternoon, then we would love to hear from … View more
We hold monthly working bees on the third Sunday of each month and are always looking for new people to join us. We are a fun crew doing some great work in the cemetery and learning about its history as we go.

If you can spare a few hours on a Sunday afternoon, then we would love to hear from you! There's no commitment to come every time and we find tasks suited to interests and abilities - from cleaning headstones, to clearing weeds and sweeping graves.

So if you would like to find out more, or be added to our Working Bee email list (where we advise dates, times and meeting places) then please email us: secretary@friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz

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229 days ago

New Lottery, New Home

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Papamoa, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make… View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Papamoa, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it! Get your tickets today.
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230 days ago

KAURI TIMBER FOR SALE

Neil from Thorndon

I bought this Kauri timber about 50 years ago after the original Gear Meat Works in Petone were demolished. It has been stored in my garage since then, though l used some in restoring our home back in the 1980's.
There is about 25 lineal metres of Kauri and it is 12" wide and 2" … View more
I bought this Kauri timber about 50 years ago after the original Gear Meat Works in Petone were demolished. It has been stored in my garage since then, though l used some in restoring our home back in the 1980's.
There is about 25 lineal metres of Kauri and it is 12" wide and 2" thick. (300mm by 52mm)
The image shows this timber in its machined and polyurethane painted state, over forty years later and untouched since then.
Kauri is perfect for creating custom furniture, panel doors, moulded architraves, skirting, kitchen cabinets etc. No nails, very few holes, this is clean, old timber, milled 150 years ago.
I'm selling the whole lot as one package so please don't ask for small lengths. Kauri has been unobtainable since the 1940's and long lengths like these are very hard to source.
You can reach me on 027 499 1212
Neil Harrap

Negotiable

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230 days ago

Ryobi Electric leaf blower/ vacuum

Julie from Karori

Clearing the shed ! This Ryobi not only blows the leaves but also vacuums them up, which I think is much more useful than just blowing them away!
The machine is double insulated and has wheels and a shoulder strap to handle it. It is very simple to operate. When full, the leaf collection bag has a … View more
Clearing the shed ! This Ryobi not only blows the leaves but also vacuums them up, which I think is much more useful than just blowing them away!
The machine is double insulated and has wheels and a shoulder strap to handle it. It is very simple to operate. When full, the leaf collection bag has a zip to empty it.
It comes with the original manual.

Price: $40

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