Karaka Bays, Wellington

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864 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Some delightful words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Those with delicate sensibilities look away and stop reading now. For the rest of you, this is one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. Two black swans/kakīānau (Cygnus atratus) were doing their whole love dance that they … View more
Some delightful words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Those with delicate sensibilities look away and stop reading now. For the rest of you, this is one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. Two black swans/kakīānau (Cygnus atratus) were doing their whole love dance that they do, with the twining necks and head bobbing (I have much nicer photos than this one - but this is the funny one), they finished with some post-coital celebratory honking. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a male greylag goose zoomed in and starting joining in with his own loud honking, while swimming around the loving couple - it quite put the poor old male swan off his stride. He wound up nipping the goose on the bottom to get him to go away - it quite ruined the mood."

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862 days ago

Paint it Red with Resene!

Resene

Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail … View more
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 13-31 July 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Come in and see the Resene team today!
Find out more

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862 days ago

Nominations are now open!

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council are now open and close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. This is an opportunity to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that … View more
Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council are now open and close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. This is an opportunity to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your community.

Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your community
Find out more

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863 days ago

Reading Tip #3

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

Give children lots of opportunities to read different things in their own time - it doesn’t just have to be books. There’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, magazines, recipes, and much more. Try leaving interesting reading material in different places around the home and see who picks it … View moreGive children lots of opportunities to read different things in their own time - it doesn’t just have to be books. There’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, magazines, recipes, and much more. Try leaving interesting reading material in different places around the home and see who picks it up ??

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863 days ago

Kōrero!

Grant Ellen from Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

Informal chats in Te Reo Māori, for all to speak as much Te Reo Māori as we know, so whatever level or background let's gather and join together in bringing our baskets of knowledge as one so we can uplift our own and be confident together

Āhea? ... Ia Rāhoroi / Saturdays 10AM

Ki … View more
Informal chats in Te Reo Māori, for all to speak as much Te Reo Māori as we know, so whatever level or background let's gather and join together in bringing our baskets of knowledge as one so we can uplift our own and be confident together

Āhea? ... Ia Rāhoroi / Saturdays 10AM

Ki te aha? ... Kōrero i Te Reo Māori.

Kei whea? ... Kei Park Kitchen, 6 Park Road, Miramar

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863 days ago

Stories Wanted!!

Grant Ellen from Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

Anyone can provide content for the local newsletter, Pānui Te Motu Kairangi. There is a focus on content that is locally situated or relevant, content from local residents or organisations/groups or any info that local people would like to see (local being Te Motu Kairangi/Miramar Peninsula). … View moreAnyone can provide content for the local newsletter, Pānui Te Motu Kairangi. There is a focus on content that is locally situated or relevant, content from local residents or organisations/groups or any info that local people would like to see (local being Te Motu Kairangi/Miramar Peninsula). Email us, phone or visit us... We have quarterly issues for the four seasons of the year. Next issue is Kōanga/Spring and is due to come out early September. Deadline for content submissions will be around early-mid August.
Hà (editor)
ha@mmcc.org.nz

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864 days ago

Concrete pad

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Transform a dull concrete pad into an attractive seating area with a little bit of help from Resene Walk-on flooring and paving paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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864 days ago

Upcycle your Johnsonville 10-Trip today.

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Swap your remaining Johnsonville rides for a Snapper top-up at Wellington Station today.

From 1 July 2022 zone 1-3 and 3-3 Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets for the Johnsonville Line are no longer being sold. You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with … View more
Swap your remaining Johnsonville rides for a Snapper top-up at Wellington Station today.

From 1 July 2022 zone 1-3 and 3-3 Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets for the Johnsonville Line are no longer being sold. You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.

Visit Metlink.org.nz, or call 0800 801 700.
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871 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week a couple of pictures from Rosa Marie in Stokes Valley.
"Too wet and horrible to go a wondering this afternoon, but still managed to stalk the local birdlife from behind the washing line and get a few shots here and there as they feasted on the seed that I had thrown on the lawn. The … View more
This week a couple of pictures from Rosa Marie in Stokes Valley.
"Too wet and horrible to go a wondering this afternoon, but still managed to stalk the local birdlife from behind the washing line and get a few shots here and there as they feasted on the seed that I had thrown on the lawn. The cats however kept scaring them away."

864 days ago

Do you know a greenfingered hero in your community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will… View more
Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will feature in the October magazine!

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for the greater good, nominate them now for Ryman Healthcare 2022 Gardener of the Year!

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865 days ago

BUY ART AND HELP US REACH LONELY SENIORS

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Age Concern Wellington Region has a fantastic opportunity for you to help reach lonely seniors, and acquire beautiful original art pieces at the same time!
Ron Jobson, a 91-year-old painter from Strathmore, is donating 75% of the proceeds from sales of his amazing paintings to Age Concern … View more
Age Concern Wellington Region has a fantastic opportunity for you to help reach lonely seniors, and acquire beautiful original art pieces at the same time!
Ron Jobson, a 91-year-old painter from Strathmore, is donating 75% of the proceeds from sales of his amazing paintings to Age Concern Wellington Region.

Call 04 499 6648 or email info@acwellington.org.nz for details or click here for details:

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866 days ago

Hangi

Grant Ellen from Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

We have some $5 hangis left from our Matariki event. If you would like one phone the community centre on 04 388 1944 or email grant@mmcc.org.nz

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867 days ago

Aiken Hakes found safe and well

Reporter Community News

Aiken Hakes, who had been missing from his Wellington home for six days, has been found safe and well.
Police have thanked the public for their assistance.

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866 days ago

Recycle for good

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Donate and shop at Red Cross, and recycle for good! Thanks to everyone helping us to do good in our community and we hope to see you in store soon!


We have some deals going:

25% off dresses
All sportswear only $5.00 each!


The Team at Kilbirnie Red Cross

867 days ago

Balinese Music & Dance at Wgtn Railway Station!

Vaughan from Seatoun

Warm up the end of your winter week with the exquisite performing arts of tropical Bali!
The first time that traditional Balinese gamelan music and dance (including a flash mob dance) has ever been performed at the Wellington Railway Station, this historic event is not to be missed.
All free, … View more
Warm up the end of your winter week with the exquisite performing arts of tropical Bali!
The first time that traditional Balinese gamelan music and dance (including a flash mob dance) has ever been performed at the Wellington Railway Station, this historic event is not to be missed.
All free, including the coffee!

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