Grenada North, Wellington

702 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
702 days ago

Builder for BUILDER'S REPORT needed

Michael from Churton Park

Kia ora Churtonpark

Looking to purchase a property in Churtonpark over the next few weeks and will need a builder for a report and some frank advice on a few things that will need adressing (an older property, we're looking at, hence we need a buyer commissioned report).

Can you recommend or… View more
Kia ora Churtonpark

Looking to purchase a property in Churtonpark over the next few weeks and will need a builder for a report and some frank advice on a few things that will need adressing (an older property, we're looking at, hence we need a buyer commissioned report).

Can you recommend or refer us to someone please?

Thank you.

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702 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Malvina Major Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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703 days ago

TIGER WORMS FOR WORM FARM

Raymond from Tawa

Box of compost worms 2L by volume ( Ice Cream Box).
I have done my best to include as many worms as possible and the least amount of compost.
However, you are free to bring a 2L ice cream box and fill it to the brim with worms only.

Price: $19

703 days ago

Music Lessons

Craig from Tawa

The Music Learning Centre in Redwood has a couple of weekly lesson slots immediately available for violin, piano and cello students.

My wife, Liz Sneyd, is our violin teacher. She is a Phd in Maths and Violin, has a Queen's Service Medal for Music Education and a NZ Secondary Schools'… View more
The Music Learning Centre in Redwood has a couple of weekly lesson slots immediately available for violin, piano and cello students.

My wife, Liz Sneyd, is our violin teacher. She is a Phd in Maths and Violin, has a Queen's Service Medal for Music Education and a NZ Secondary Schools' Teaching Certificate. She has been a professional musician and teacher for 30+ years.

I am the piano teacher. I have a Masters degree in Composition, Licentiate Diploma in Piano from Trinity College, and a Queen's Service Medal for Music Education. I have been a professional musician since the 1980s, as a pianist, viola player, composer, arranger, music typesetter (very experienced on Sibelius software) and teacher. I can also help with advanced Theory and Composition.

Our son Benjamin Sneyd-Utting is our cello teacher. He has a B.Mus. in Cello and Composition, and an Associate Diploma in Cello from Trinity College. He's in his Honours year at the NZ School of Music at Victoria University this year.

If you're interested, please enquire about lesson-times and fees via email or phone: sneydutting@gmail.com or 027-630-7435. We have violins available for hire, and teach students of all ages!

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705 days ago

Sneak Preview Donut Twists

The Team from

For those still needing sneak previews, some Donut Twists @130 Main Rd Tawa now. Brave the weather; it'll be worth it! Available as long as it's available. Click link to pre-order & browse. Open till 3pm today. #fusionfoodhaus

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706 days ago

Tom Clancy Book

Denis from Paparangi

I am hoping someone has a hard copy of Tom Clancy's book THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER that I can either borrow or buy.

710 days ago

Poll: Are uniform rules at schools sexist?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?

Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community … View more
Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?

Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community paper's We Say You Say column.

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Are uniform rules at schools sexist?
  • 49.6% Yes, the same rules for everyone is best
    49.6% Complete
  • 34% No, let's stick to the tradition
    34% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 12.5% Get rid of uniform and clothing rules altogether
    12.5% Complete
4536 votes
707 days ago

Flavours for this Sunday's Delivery, 29th January

Mark from Family Kitchen with Mark

We deliver doughnuts and stuffed focaccia between 9am - 12:30pm to the following suburbs: Tawa, Grenada, Khandallah, Ngaio, Broadmeadows, Johnsonville, Newlands, Paparangi, Woodridge, Glenside and Paparangi.
To order, go to our website and order before 3:30pm this Saturday.

707 days ago

Cinnamon Twisted Donuts Pre-Orders

The Team from

Have you tried our Cinnamon Twisted Donuts yet? Nothing like having a boxful of these freshly made, all nice and fluffy to share. Pre-order yours online & come collect @130 Main Road Tawa. Wait, did I say 'share'?? Pfffft, as if!!
Like & Follow @fusionfoodhaus on Facebook & … View more
Have you tried our Cinnamon Twisted Donuts yet? Nothing like having a boxful of these freshly made, all nice and fluffy to share. Pre-order yours online & come collect @130 Main Road Tawa. Wait, did I say 'share'?? Pfffft, as if!!
Like & Follow @fusionfoodhaus on Facebook & Instagram. #fusionfoodhaus

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707 days ago

Get back-to-school sorted.

The Warehouse

Get back-to-school sorted in one shop at The Warehouse. Start smart and inspired with statement stationery, gear up with the best in tech and set them up for the future with options made with recycled materials. With a wide range of smart school essentials at even smarter prices, we’ve got … View moreGet back-to-school sorted in one shop at The Warehouse. Start smart and inspired with statement stationery, gear up with the best in tech and set them up for the future with options made with recycled materials. With a wide range of smart school essentials at even smarter prices, we’ve got everything you need to set up for an epic comeback.

Want to give back when you go back? Donate $1 to KidsCan in store to make sure more Kiwi kids get the essentials they need in 2023.
Shop now

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708 days ago

Panasonic DVD Player

Vicki from Tawa

DVD Player S500 model.

Belonged to my late mother who didn't use very often.

Selling as it is just sitting here collecting dust.

Will just need new batteries in remote.

$20

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708 days ago

Cupcake kit

Vicki from Tawa

Have not used at all.

Have you got a keen baker in the house!

Deluxe Christmas Cupcake kit.

Ideal for your young bakers out there.

$10

708 days ago

Doughnut Fest

Mark from Family Kitchen with Mark

Our doughnut fest 'delivery service' continues this Sunday from 9am - 12:30pm.
Introducing our new flavour for this weekend: Chocolate Moro Bar with Shaved White Chocolate and chocolate creameux.
Place your order before 3:30pm this Saturday.
We deliver to the following suburbs: … View more
Our doughnut fest 'delivery service' continues this Sunday from 9am - 12:30pm.
Introducing our new flavour for this weekend: Chocolate Moro Bar with Shaved White Chocolate and chocolate creameux.
Place your order before 3:30pm this Saturday.
We deliver to the following suburbs: Churton Park, Tawa, Khandallah, Ngaio, Woodridge, Newlands, Paparangi, Glenside, Grenada, Broadmeadows and Johnsonville.

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708 days ago

Come and try lawn bowls

Tracey from Tawa

Our Tawa RSA is running a Community Bowls program this summer and we invite all members of the community to take part.
We invite you to take part by way of a work, family or community team.
Our venue is at 89 Oxford Street Tawa.

The format is 3 players to a team. (Player rotation is welcome as… View more
Our Tawa RSA is running a Community Bowls program this summer and we invite all members of the community to take part.
We invite you to take part by way of a work, family or community team.
Our venue is at 89 Oxford Street Tawa.

The format is 3 players to a team. (Player rotation is welcome as people often have other engagements cropping up.)
At least one player should be a ‘non regular’ bowler. We have a supply of bowls for those who need them. Footwear needs to have flat soles, i.e., no heels.
There is a $15.00 entry fee per team ($5.00 per player) payable each game.
We play this as a league.
Play each evening is 1 game, starting 6.00pm and finishing by 7.20pm The format is ‘Bowls3five’ which is the same format as that shown on television’s Sky Sports channels in November/December each year (usually on a Monday
night!). i.e., 2 bowls per player, per end. 2 sets of 5 ends, followed by a one end ‘tie-break’ if necessary. A ‘power play’ in each set.
Sausage sizzle is served at completion of play.
Scheduled dates, all in 2023, are (all on Wednesdays):-

25 January, 1, 8, 15, &; 22 February, 1, &; 8 (reserve day) March.
Please note your diaries to register a team early in the New Year to allow us time to prepare a draw, order food etc.
For further information, please contact
Graham Allnutt
Convenor of Community Bowls, Tawa RSA
PH 027 3396667.

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