Island Bay, Wellington

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638 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
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650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

639 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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639 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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643 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
641 days ago

Our Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation

Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or … View more
Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or transform blue sky ideas into reality.

Whatever help your organisation needs to grow, Nikau Foundation may be able to help. Applications close at midnight on Monday March the 20th 2023.

See our eligibility requirements.
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644 days ago

Climate march on Friday 3 March

Violet from Newtown

The extreme weather New Zealand is experiencing was made worse as a result of climate change. We are standing in it. Join us in our demand for urgent climate mitigation (reducing emissions) and adaptation.
Meet at Civic Square at 2pm on 3 March. We'll march down Willis Street and Lambton … View more
The extreme weather New Zealand is experiencing was made worse as a result of climate change. We are standing in it. Join us in our demand for urgent climate mitigation (reducing emissions) and adaptation.
Meet at Civic Square at 2pm on 3 March. We'll march down Willis Street and Lambton Quay, to Parliament grounds. This is a peaceful, intergeneration action - so bring your friends, family and workmates, and also your protest signs, sun protection and water!
Fridays for Future Te Upoko o Te Ika and School Strike for Climate Te Whangananui-a-tara.

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641 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Region CEO interviewed on Hutt City FM

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

In February, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO, Stephen Opie, was interviewed on Hutt City FM. You can listen to the full interview here:

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641 days ago

Recycle Reuse Relove

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Looking for a little project? Have a go at upcycling! Check out your local Red Cross shop for inspiration and Help us reduce waste!

We have 25% off men’s clothing and 25% off coats and jackets, this week only! Ends Sunday!

We are always looking for volunteers, if you have a few hours spare, … View more
Looking for a little project? Have a go at upcycling! Check out your local Red Cross shop for inspiration and Help us reduce waste!

We have 25% off men’s clothing and 25% off coats and jackets, this week only! Ends Sunday!

We are always looking for volunteers, if you have a few hours spare, please call (04)3871100, email shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.nz, or come on in to 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.

We hope to see you here!

The Kilbirnie Red Cross team

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642 days ago

Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fund

Tania from Brooklyn

We have started a giveallitle page for Cyclone Gabrielle. We are already up to $1,200.00 and this will go directly to the people. Please donate and click on the link givealittle.co.nz.... You will be making a difference.

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643 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
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643 days ago

Calling all Knitters!!!

Alyse from Brooklyn

In the wake of the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, my dad's beautiful partner who lives in Napier, has asked if I would post this. She is currently knitting lots of booties for babies who are in families that have lost everything and is wondering if anyone could knit some slippers … View moreIn the wake of the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, my dad's beautiful partner who lives in Napier, has asked if I would post this. She is currently knitting lots of booties for babies who are in families that have lost everything and is wondering if anyone could knit some slippers for older children ( they have enough booties) even wool donations would be appreciated! I'm happy to send them up if you'd drop to me. Or you can send to address inserted at the bottom of second photo. Thanks 😊 🙏

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643 days ago

Restock science kits for Kiwi kids – volunteer Top-up Team superstars needed

Cate from Island Bay

Help the House of Science, a Charitable Trust, with its work taking awesome practical science kits into primary and intermediate schools. The ‘Top-up Team’ helps clean, sort and replenish science kits that have been loaned out from our Wellington Branch's kit library (based at Miramar … View moreHelp the House of Science, a Charitable Trust, with its work taking awesome practical science kits into primary and intermediate schools. The ‘Top-up Team’ helps clean, sort and replenish science kits that have been loaned out from our Wellington Branch's kit library (based at Miramar Central School) to local schools from the South coast up to Pukerua Bay.

You don’t need to know anything about science to be a valued volunteer member of our Top-Up Team, but you can’t help but get interested in all the cool activities in these kits and you’ll wish they existed when you were at school!

Volunteers are needed once a fortnight during school terms on Thursday afternoons and/or Friday mornings and/or Friday afternoons. A two hour shift would be most practical, but longer help would be very welcome! It can be a regular thing, or you might be keen to go on a list of just 'now and then' volunteers - either way, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for people who:
- want to be part of a small but fun volunteer team making a contribution to Kiwi kids' education
- can confidently read and follow recipes, checklists and instructions
- have good attention to detail and do 'sweat the small stuff'
- aren't afraid to ask for help when they're not sure about something
- care about making everything ‘just right’ so schools receive quality resources
- can lift and move around carrying items of up to 10 kg
- can get themselves to our base at Miramar Central School.

Note: a Police check will be required, since you'd be working on school grounds.

If you're interested, please If you're interested, please contact Cate Shave on cate.shave@houseofscience.nz or 021 554 702.

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643 days ago

Deliver science kits to Kiwi kids – ace volunteer drivers needed

Cate from Island Bay

Help the House of Science, a Charitable Trust, with its work taking awesome practical science kits into primary and intermediate schools. We’re after drivers to deliver and collect science kits that have been loaned out from our kit library (based at Miramar Central School) to schools from the … View moreHelp the House of Science, a Charitable Trust, with its work taking awesome practical science kits into primary and intermediate schools. We’re after drivers to deliver and collect science kits that have been loaned out from our kit library (based at Miramar Central School) to schools from the South coast up to Pukerua Bay.

Timings are Thursday mornings and/or Friday mornings and/or Monday mornings once a fortnight, during school terms only. 9-9.30am start, for a 2-3 hour shift maximum (dependent on number of schools and their locations - it could be shorter). We reimburse travel expenses for the delivery/collection route, from our base (at Miramar Central School) and return at 79c/km (reimbursed monthly).

On a delivery/collection morning you’d come first to our base at Miramar Central School, pick up a set of kits in their large plastic tubs (as many as would fit comfortably in your car) and a collapsible hand truck/trolley. Then you’d head out to drop off those kits to the list of schools you’ve been given (they just get dropped at the school office/reception area), usually swapping them out for the kit the school has had for the previous fortnight. Once you’ve done all your deliveries/pick ups, you’d return to base at Miramar Central School to offload all collected kits and the hand truck/trolley.

We're looking for people who:
- want to be part of a small but fun volunteer team making a contribution to Kiwi kids' education
- have a full driver's licence and their own car
- can lift and move boxes of up to 25 kg in and out of their vehicle, and move several boxes of this size at a time on a hand truck
- have a friendly, 'can do' attitude
- are confident driving and following routes which may vary fortnight to fortnight.

Note: a Police check will be required, since you'd be working on school grounds.

If you're interested, please contact Cate Shave on cate.shave@houseofscience.nz or 021 554 702. We'd love to hear from you!

643 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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