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Are you thinking about art classes for Term 4? We have great kids and adults classes throughout Term 4 (starting in week 2). You can book easily online:
Kids: www.kacc.org.nz...
Adults: www.kacc.org.nz...
With garden watering restrictions in place it's important to make sure that the watering you're doing is targeted and has minimal wastage.
Check out our handy factsheet on how to effectively water your garden, so you can keep it looking lush all summer long.
[PDF Download] … View moreWith garden watering restrictions in place it's important to make sure that the watering you're doing is targeted and has minimal wastage.
Check out our handy factsheet on how to effectively water your garden, so you can keep it looking lush all summer long.
[PDF Download] www.wellingtonwater.co.nz...
Work’s begun on replacing the Baring Head Bridge across the Wainuiomata River to East Harbour Regional Park, a construction project assuring future access to Baring Head’s spectacular lighthouse complex.
This work will unlock significant visitor potential of the isolated and beautiful area. … View moreWork’s begun on replacing the Baring Head Bridge across the Wainuiomata River to East Harbour Regional Park, a construction project assuring future access to Baring Head’s spectacular lighthouse complex.
This work will unlock significant visitor potential of the isolated and beautiful area. Realising the visitor experience depends on replacing the 86-year old bridge, which has reached the end of its useful life, to provide reliable and safe vehicle access over the river.
Access is still possible by foot and cycles. Contractors are on site now and once construction is finished, the old bridge will be taken down. We’re excited to have this underway and the new bridge in place before Christmas.
A front is expected to move east across New Zealand today and during Friday morning bringing a burst of heavy rain to many areas. The heaviest falls are expected in northwest Nelson where a heavy rain warning is now in force.
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured … View moreA front is expected to move east across New Zealand today and during Friday morning bringing a burst of heavy rain to many areas. The heaviest falls are expected in northwest Nelson where a heavy rain warning is now in force.
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
A severe gale warning is now in force for exposed parts of Marlborough, Wellington and Taranaki.
Valid: 15 hours from 9:00am Friday to 12:00am Saturday
Forecast: Southerly gales, severe gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
Celebrate Seniors’ Week with a Spring Dance at Pōneke Hub club rooms (Kilbirnie). Come along on Sunday 14 Oct from 2.30-4.30pm for live entertainment, dancing and lots more. To book, call 04 3875657. For more info click here.
Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.
Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden … View moreBrenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.
Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden commenced his career in funeral services in 2001 and has completed studies and qualifications in Embalming and Funeral Directing.
Brenden is a member of the NZ Embalmers Association and is a registered funeral director with the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.
Brenden has a wide range of interests including travelling, spending time with friends, collecting antiques and reading.
We're hosting two Accessible Wellington Workshops on Thurs 11 Oct (12.30-2pm) & Fri 12 Oct (5:30-7pm) at Creative HQ (Level 2 1/7 Dixon Street).
Come along if you or someone you know finds it difficult to:
- get around the streets
- use public transport
- attend events
- find … View moreWe're hosting two Accessible Wellington Workshops on Thurs 11 Oct (12.30-2pm) & Fri 12 Oct (5:30-7pm) at Creative HQ (Level 2 1/7 Dixon Street).
Come along if you or someone you know finds it difficult to:
- get around the streets
- use public transport
- attend events
- find accessible parking
- do the things you want in Wellington
This is part of a three-month project to make Wellington more accessible for all and is part of the Govtech lightning lab accelerator - llgovtech.co.nz....
The workshop will share and test the top problems that were found during the first month of research & will take your feedback on the proposed solutions.
Booking is essential - RSVP to crispian.franklin@wcc.govt.nz.
Crofton Downs Primary School sent us this lovely thank-you card for a grant of $1,394.15 that we awarded them recently to buy new sports uniforms.
Find out whether the organisations you're involved with are eligible to apply to us for funding at www.nzct.org.nz...
Date: Wednesday, 17 October, 2018
Time:
12:10pm to 1:00pm
Cost:
Free. You don't need to book.
Location:
… View moreDate: Wednesday, 17 October, 2018
Time:
12:10pm to 1:00pm
Cost:
Free. You don't need to book.
Location:
Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Niue Language Week
To mark Niue Language Week, Margaret Pointer will talk about her new book on tiny Niue’s involvement in the Great War sending 160 men as part of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.
Niuean soldiers and European disease
The story of tiny Niue’s involvement in the Great War has captivated people since an account was first published by Margaret Pointer in 2000.
In 1915, 160 Niuean men joined the New Zealand Expeditionary Force as part of the Maori Reinforcements and set sail to Auckland and then Egypt and France.
Most had never left the island or worn shoes before. Most spoke no English. Most significantly, they had no immunity to European disease. Within 3 months of leaving New Zealand, over 80 per cent of them had been hospitalised and the army authorities withdrew them.
Niue and the Great War
Margaret Pointer became involved in research to trace the lost story of Niue's involvement in World War I while living on the island in the 1990s.
The resulting book, Tagi Tote e Loto Haaku: My Heart is Crying a Little, was published in 2000. Her research has continued since, and Niue and the Great War (OUP, 2018) contains many new insights. The story has now been set in a wider Pacific context and also considers the contribution made by colonial troops, especially `coloured' ones, to the Allied effort.
Margaret will talk about the challenges in writing this book and the effect on Niue of sending these 160 men off to war.
About the speaker
Margaret Pointer is a well know writer and speaker on Niue. Her previous publication was Niue 1777-1974: 200 years of contact and change (Otago University Press, 2015). Margaret lives in Wellington and visits Niue frequently.
Image: Niuean soldiers from the Epsom Convalescent Home are served tea at the Auckland Trained Nurses’ club. Photograph taken by Herman John Schmidt during World War I. Ref 1/1-001567-G
Police and Land Search and Rescue are currently searching for 14-year-old Violet Cowan, of Wadestown. She was last seen wearing pyjamas.
People who live in the wider Wadestown area are asked to check their properties, including any spaces a person may be able to crawl into.
If you have seen … View morePolice and Land Search and Rescue are currently searching for 14-year-old Violet Cowan, of Wadestown. She was last seen wearing pyjamas.
People who live in the wider Wadestown area are asked to check their properties, including any spaces a person may be able to crawl into.
If you have seen Ms Cowan in the last 24 hours please get in touch with the Search and Rescue Operations Base on 04 496 3533. Read more
New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure … View moreNew Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure that every call, text and email to Youthline gets answered.
Head to your local store to donate today! The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance … View more"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance classes to keep you steady on your feet.
Go to livestronger.org.nz to find out more and keep loving your independence. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission."
Hi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?
ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these … View moreHi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?
ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these mixtures to wear a close-fitting face mask and gardening gloves. Find out what else you can do to protect yourself against Legionnaires' disease, here.
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