Houghton Bay, Wellington

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687 days ago

Playtime at St Hilda's (Island Bay) confirmation

Clive from Island Bay

St Hilda's playtime restarts on Friday. We are reopening our play time for under 5's this Friday Feb 10th from 9.30- 12.30. The outside play area has been refurbished and is ready for use. For a trial period we will be open again on Tuesday and Friday mornings until we can get an idea … View moreSt Hilda's playtime restarts on Friday. We are reopening our play time for under 5's this Friday Feb 10th from 9.30- 12.30. The outside play area has been refurbished and is ready for use. For a trial period we will be open again on Tuesday and Friday mornings until we can get an idea of what works for parents and caregivers.
The toys, playthings and coffee will be there again so come and enjoy a relaxing time with your toddler and other caregivers and parents.

If you are a new parent or have a toddler come and give it a try! Parking is available.
We appreciate a donation to help cover costs.

Another community activity by the volunteers at St Hilda’s.
We are at 311 the Parade (opposite Patricia's pie shop)

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689 days ago

Poll: Are you happy with your local council?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be … View more
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be used in the We Say You Say column, include NFP in your comment.

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Are you happy with your local council?
  • 7.6% Yes, we are really lucky with our local council
    7.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Yes, I'm fairly happy with my local council
    22.7% Complete
  • 59% No, I'm really unhappy with my local council
    59% Complete
  • 10.7% I'm indifferent
    10.7% Complete
2406 votes
688 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.

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688 days ago

Courage

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

Courage doesn’t always come easily. Some are naturally born with confidence, while others may need an extra boost. We help young learners build confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed in and out of school. Our fun and engaging maths and English tuition is personalised to each … View moreCourage doesn’t always come easily. Some are naturally born with confidence, while others may need an extra boost. We help young learners build confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed in and out of school. Our fun and engaging maths and English tuition is personalised to each child’s learning style and needs.

Learn more about NumberWorks’nWords maths and English tutoring.

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690 days ago

In Bed with Schoenberg at Circa Theatre (25 Feb – 17 Mar)

Circa Theatre

Eccentric Austrian composer meets live string quartet. Playwright Dave Armstrong, Director Conrad Newport and Producer Caroline Armstrong, the team that brought you Rita and Douglas, Central and The Surprise Party, are delighted to present the world premiere of In Bed with Schoenberg.

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Eccentric Austrian composer meets live string quartet. Playwright Dave Armstrong, Director Conrad Newport and Producer Caroline Armstrong, the team that brought you Rita and Douglas, Central and The Surprise Party, are delighted to present the world premiere of In Bed with Schoenberg.

This fabulous combination of theatre and live classical music opens at Circa on 25 February and runs until 17 March. With musical direction from Donald Armstrong (Associate concertmaster NZSO) and a stellar performance from Andrew Laing (Wonderful, Gifted) as Schoenberg, In Bed with Schoenberg is a delicious Viennese pastry filled with comedy, drama and exquisite live classical music by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Mahler, Lehar, Schoenberg and more.

Book at circa.co.nz or call 04 801 7992.
Book now

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690 days ago

Renga renga

Trish from Hataitai

I have been dividing the renga rengas. Free if you want them and there will be lots more. Pick up at 42 waitoa rd at the letterbox. Message me if you would like any next time I divide a plant

Free

692 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
Learn more

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693 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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693 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
696 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
696 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Rita Angus 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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696 days ago

Valentine’s Day

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Love is in the air at Red Cross Kilbirnie.

We have 25% off all toys and Women’s clothing, be quick ends this Sunday!

We are always looking for volunteers, if you ha e a few hours spare please call (04)3871100, email shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.no, or come on in to 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.

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Love is in the air at Red Cross Kilbirnie.

We have 25% off all toys and Women’s clothing, be quick ends this Sunday!

We are always looking for volunteers, if you ha e a few hours spare please call (04)3871100, email shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.no, or come on in to 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.

We hope to see you here!

The team at Red Cross Kilbirnie

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697 days ago

Starting a worm farm? Advice + worms $25.

Helen from Island Bay

Price of veges annoying you? Worm tea and worm castings will turbo boost your gardening efforts and use some of your kitchen scraps. Worth a go in 2023! Collect from Southgate.

Price: $25

698 days ago

Hataitai Village Market (cancelled)

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

The February Hataitai Village Market is cancelled, we are hopeful that we will be back to running markets in the near future.
Glenna Lee
Hataitai Events

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698 days ago

Yard Sale today Sunday 29th Jan, 10am

Philipa from Houghton Bay

92 View Road, Houghton Bay. 'Books n' bobs'. Kids clothes, books, toys, and bits and bobs. Includes trunkies, kids shoes, body boards and tons more. 10 til 2.

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