Crofton Downs, Wellington

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2205 days ago

Onslow Residents November Newsletter

Nicola from Khandallah

Hi everyone
The November Onslow Residents Community Newsletter is now available for you to read.
Happy reading. onslowcommunityresidentsassociation.files.wordpress.com...

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2205 days ago

State housing launches futures

Housing New Zealand

“If we hadn’t qualified for the state house, my life would have been quite different in terms of what I wanted to do with my sport, and especially my education.”

Quality, stable housing helps New Zealanders like Darcy fulfil their potential. Watch his story to find out more.
Watch more

2206 days ago

Rates

The Team from CAB Wellington

Rates invoices have been arriving in the mail, if you haven't already received yours it will be coming. Unfortunately not every-one is going to be able to afford them. So did you know that there is a rates rebate that you can apply for? A lot of people think you have to be over 65 years old … View moreRates invoices have been arriving in the mail, if you haven't already received yours it will be coming. Unfortunately not every-one is going to be able to afford them. So did you know that there is a rates rebate that you can apply for? A lot of people think you have to be over 65 years old before you can apply but if your income tax is $25,180 or less and live in your own home you may be able to claim the full amount of $630. Exactly how much you get will depend on what your rates bill is, how many children or dependents you have and your income. The rebate is income tested so even if you earn more than this you may qualify for some assistance. If you want to know more pop into your local bureau and talk with the volunteers, we can also tell you about rates remission for first home builders and rates postponement if you are experiencing extreme financial hardship.

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2206 days ago

Has anyone noticed it's SPRING!!!

Adam from Wellington Wash

It's Spring time at last. That means it's time to give your home some love. Get your property in ship shape with a Window Clean and House Wash from Wellington Wash. Call us today! 020 4141 0521

2206 days ago

Wash Against Waste - event kits

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Are you hosting an event that needs crockery, plates and napkins? Wash Against Waste has you covered! They provide a selection of all-you-need-for-your-event kits for koha – and they’re from our very own Second Treasures shop. To find out how you can save money and the environment by reducing … View moreAre you hosting an event that needs crockery, plates and napkins? Wash Against Waste has you covered! They provide a selection of all-you-need-for-your-event kits for koha – and they’re from our very own Second Treasures shop. To find out how you can save money and the environment by reducing waste at your next event, click here.

2207 days ago

Returning to the workforce?

Amy from Wadestown

Do you have great qualifications and experience, and are looking for a job outside the traditional Monday to Friday, 9-5? I've started Getaflex www.getaflex.co.nz... for people like you (and me!)

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2207 days ago

Severe weather warning - strong winds expected

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Northwest gales are expected over much of eastern and central parts of the South Island during Saturday, including Wellington. A warning for severe northwest gales is now in force for the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough, Wellington and the Wairarapa.

Strong wind gusts could damage trees, … View more
Northwest gales are expected over much of eastern and central parts of the South Island during Saturday, including Wellington. A warning for severe northwest gales is now in force for the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough, Wellington and the Wairarapa.

Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

Area: Wellington, Wairarapa and the Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 14 hours from 11:00am Saturday to 1:00am Sunday
Forecast: Severe northwest gales in exposed places, gusting 120km/h at times

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2207 days ago

Life after Armistice

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Join us for events exploring how people managed at the end of World War One. These events are part of the 'Goodbye to all that: Armistice 1918' exhibition curated in collaboration with students from the Museum and Heritage Studies programme at Victoria University of Wellington
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Join us for events exploring how people managed at the end of World War One. These events are part of the 'Goodbye to all that: Armistice 1918' exhibition curated in collaboration with students from the Museum and Heritage Studies programme at Victoria University of Wellington
Date: Friday 9 November 2018
Time: 12:10pm - 1:40pm Free
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor) National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Throndon

What was it like when WW1 ended?
Historians Jane Tolerton, Steven Loveridge and Barbara Mulligan will each draw on their unique knowledge of the First World War to present what life was like after the signing of the armistice agreement on 11th November, 1918. The armistice ended the fighting on land, sea and air.

Dealing with physical and psychological wounds
Jane Tolerton will speak to her upcoming book that focuses on the lives of three men who were teenagers when they went to war. She will discuss their homecomings and how it was the women who picked them up and put them back on their feet, helping them get through their physical and psychological wounds.

Servicemen and their wartime experiences
Steven Loveridge will speak about his current research which focuses on the different positions former servicemen came to in regards to their wartime experiences.

Wellington war memorials
Barbara Mulligan will take a more practical approach to the talk and will discuss her ongoing projects which focus on Wellington war memorials and the restoration of the gravestones of influenza victims at Karori cemetery.

Each speaker will present for around 20-30 minutes and there will be around 5 minutes for questions at the end of each presentation.

About the speakers
Jane Tolerton ONZM is a New Zealand biographer, journalist and historian. In 1987 she worked with Nicholas Boyack to set up the World War I Oral History Archive. Her most recent book, Make Her Praises Heard Afar on the role of women’s involvement in WWI was published in 2017.
Steven Loveridge graduated with a PhD in History from Victoria University of Wellington. He has taught courses on the First World War and written several publications and books on New Zealand’s involvement in WWI, including Calls to Arms: New Zealand Society and Commitment to the Great War in 2014.
Barbara Mulligan has a degree in history and has embarked on further research of the Spanish flu and Wellington war memorials as a passion project. Over the last two years, Barbara has been working to restore the gravesites of Influenza victims at the Karori cemetery and tracking down descendants of some of the 800 Wellingtonians who died from flu between October and December 1918. She also aims to install permanent interpretation panels at the cemetery to restore the memory of the victims.

In conjunction with Goodbye to all that: Armistice 1918 an exhibition exploring how people celebrated the end of World War One curated in collaboration with students from the Museum and Heritage Studies programme at Victoria University of Wellington

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2207 days ago

Create the purr-fect pet project this weekend

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Hi neighbours! Make the perfect pet bed for your furry friend that works with your décor. It's easy to make a handmade rope basket using touches of your favourite Resene colours with Resene testpots. Choose colours to suit your room’s colour scheme and match with your furry best friend! … View moreHi neighbours! Make the perfect pet bed for your furry friend that works with your décor. It's easy to make a handmade rope basket using touches of your favourite Resene colours with Resene testpots. Choose colours to suit your room’s colour scheme and match with your furry best friend! Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2207 days ago

Maker Faire Wellington this Sunday!

Capital E

Join us for the first featured Maker Faire in New Zealand this Sunday 4 November!

From stylish shoe sketching to roboticless robots, clever crafts to daring drone races, we’re celebrating the innovative spirit of Aotearoa! Bring your tamariki along to a fun-filled, family-friendly day of … View more
Join us for the first featured Maker Faire in New Zealand this Sunday 4 November!

From stylish shoe sketching to roboticless robots, clever crafts to daring drone races, we’re celebrating the innovative spirit of Aotearoa! Bring your tamariki along to a fun-filled, family-friendly day of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Door sales are $9pp and children under 16 years get in for FREE!
Find out more!

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2207 days ago

Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day!

Subway New Zealand

Hey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View more
Hey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Wellington. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Find out more!

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2208 days ago

Bell's Track update November 2018

Des from Ngaio

Tenakoe
Attached is our latest update.
Working bees on this Sunday the 14th at 10.30 am meeting end of Awarua Street and each Tuesday at 11 am, meeting at Awarua Street Station.
Latest update om Kiwi and cabbage trees.
Join the team , keep fit and help the environment.
Ka Kite Ano ,
Des

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2208 days ago

Get your white ribbons ready - this month is all about Violence Prevention + Awareness 🏳️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.

For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.

Perhaps sign-up to … View more
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.

For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.

Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.

Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!

#NSNZviolenceawareness

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2208 days ago

Timetables are changing for a number of bus routes from 11 November

Community Engagement Advisor from

From Sunday 11 November we're making timetable adjustments to a number of Wellington city bus routes. These changes should improve bus journeys for many of you, delivering improved reliability, better connections between services and more services earlier in the morning and evenings.

Please … View more
From Sunday 11 November we're making timetable adjustments to a number of Wellington city bus routes. These changes should improve bus journeys for many of you, delivering improved reliability, better connections between services and more services earlier in the morning and evenings.

Please plan before you travel, and check your trip ahead of time using the Journey Planner, remember to select a date from 11 November onwards.

Learn more about the changes on our website.

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2208 days ago

Karori Town Centre: Public Space Improvement Project drop-in session

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Come along to our drop-in session to give feedback on our proposed options for improving public space in Karori’s town centre. This event follows on from the session held in late August and will launch the community engagement for the Karori Town Centre’s Public Space Improvement Project.

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Come along to our drop-in session to give feedback on our proposed options for improving public space in Karori’s town centre. This event follows on from the session held in late August and will launch the community engagement for the Karori Town Centre’s Public Space Improvement Project.

The engagement will run from Wednesday 7 November to Tuesday 28 November and will allow the community to provide feedback on four design options.

The session takes place in Karori Community Centre on 7 Nov from 7-9pm. The design concepts will be exhibited at the Karori Library and Karori Community Centre and will be available on our website from 7-28 November. To find out more click here.

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