Karori, Wellington

Open tomorrow

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 10 Sept) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Pop by to pick out some toys- we have outdoor toys (including bikes, sports equipment, and ride on toys) indoor activities, educational toys, costumes, baby … View moreNorthland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 10 Sept) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Pop by to pick out some toys- we have outdoor toys (including bikes, sports equipment, and ride on toys) indoor activities, educational toys, costumes, baby toys, puzzles, role play, board games, musical instruments and more. Check out our range on our website northland.mibase.co.nz...



You can even reserve toys using the website.



We welcome new members (from any suburb) - an annual full membership starts from $75 and we offer a discount for community services cardholders. We also have Grandparent membership $50 for 10 trips.



Also, if you have ideas for how we could make the toy library even better then let us know in the comments.



See you tomorrow!

Volunteers wanted to tidy up the Marsden Day Care Centre

Allan Frazer from Rotary Karori

The Rotary Club of Karori is seeking volunteers to assist in a working bee to help tidy up the Marsden Day Care Centre www.marsdenclub.org.nz... and grounds.

The Rotary Club helps this community facility in a number of ways. and on Saturday 24 September from 9.30 to noon, members will turn out … View moreThe Rotary Club of Karori is seeking volunteers to assist in a working bee to help tidy up the Marsden Day Care Centre www.marsdenclub.org.nz... and grounds.

The Rotary Club helps this community facility in a number of ways. and on Saturday 24 September from 9.30 to noon, members will turn out for a working bee, and they would like some additional help. If you or members of your organisation can spare a couple of hours. Morning tea and biscuits provided.

Please contact Allan Frazer allan.frazer@gmail.com 0274 503 861

Your chance to win a 1-year subscription worth $101

NZ House and Garden

Hey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.

Simply enter your details online and you're … View moreHey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.

Simply enter your details online and you're in the draw. Find out more

Karori/Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meetings

Peter from Karori

Kia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 13th September at 10.30am at Huntleigh Home, 221 Karori Road (In the … View moreKia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 13th September at 10.30am at Huntleigh Home, 221 Karori Road (In the Recreation Room, just past the kitchen).

We will be meeting twice monthly, at 10.30am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Huntleigh Home, and the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm at Karori Community Centre

We look forward to meeting all fellow stroke survivors, carers and friends and discussing how we are getting on.

Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

International Literacy Day

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

International Literacy Day is observed worldwide on September 8, 2022. Literacy unlocks human potential and is the cornerstone of development. It leads to better health, better employment opportunities, and safer and more stable societies. Developing literacy skills in the early years is crucial to… View moreInternational Literacy Day is observed worldwide on September 8, 2022. Literacy unlocks human potential and is the cornerstone of development. It leads to better health, better employment opportunities, and safer and more stable societies. Developing literacy skills in the early years is crucial to a child’s success in school and later in life.

Wellington Home and Garden Show is Back and it’s BIG!

Wellington Home & Garden Show

It’s all about idea’s, inspiration, the latest technology and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 16 - 18 September at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer.

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with over 190 … View moreIt’s all about idea’s, inspiration, the latest technology and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 16 - 18 September at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer.

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with over 190 Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, a massive range of Appliances, Bathrooms, Landscaping & Plants, Home Maintenance, Homewares, Art and more!

Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for his free Ask an Expert session on ‘Renovating for Performance’. Enjoy a delicious variety of street food and even a pop up bar!

Save the date in your diaries: 16 - 18 September at the Wellington Home & Garden Show
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free Know more

Spaces available at Owhiro Bay Kindergarten!

The Team from Owhiro Bay Kindergarten

Owhiro Bay Kindergarten are taking new enrolments! We offer:

~ 20 hours free ECE per week for all children - including under 3's!
~ Open 8.00am-5.00pm all year round- including school holidays!
~ On site at Owhiro Bay School to create one learning community.

To find out more, MESSAGE … View moreOwhiro Bay Kindergarten are taking new enrolments! We offer:

~ 20 hours free ECE per week for all children - including under 3's!
~ Open 8.00am-5.00pm all year round- including school holidays!
~ On site at Owhiro Bay School to create one learning community.

To find out more, MESSAGE EMAIL us at owhirobay@wmkindergartens.org.nz. VISIT us at 96 Happy Valley Road, Owhiro Bay. ENROL at www.wmkindergartens.org.nz...

Spring Festival, Ikebana Wellington

Erris from Wilton

As part of the Wellington Spring Festival, Ikebana Wellington are holding an exhibition on the Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of September - that's this weekend!
The exhibition is being held in the foyer of the Begonia House in the Botanic Gardens from 9am - 4pm and ikebana … View moreAs part of the Wellington Spring Festival, Ikebana Wellington are holding an exhibition on the Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of September - that's this weekend!
The exhibition is being held in the foyer of the Begonia House in the Botanic Gardens from 9am - 4pm and ikebana teachers will be doing demonstrations at 11.30am and 2pm each day.
Come along and be spirited away by the beauty and creativity of Japanese flower arranging.

Carterton Daffodil Festival this SUNDAY! 💛

Destination Wairarapa

After a two year break the Carterton Daffodil Festival is BACK and it's on this Sunday!

Stroll the High Street market stalls and see the street performers before catching the free bus to your famous daffodil-picking-at-Middlerun experience. A steam train excursion, The Big Wai Art Sale and… View moreAfter a two year break the Carterton Daffodil Festival is BACK and it's on this Sunday!

Stroll the High Street market stalls and see the street performers before catching the free bus to your famous daffodil-picking-at-Middlerun experience. A steam train excursion, The Big Wai Art Sale and delicious food options top off a great spring day out - the perfect reason for a visit.

All the details here: www.facebook.com...

Finding mobile phone shopping hard work?

The Team from NZ Compare

We use our mobiles in almost every part of our life right?! They keep us up to date and connected with loved ones. They need to be fit for purpose!

So when it comes to choosing a new phone, it’s important to find one that meets your needs, including your budget. Don’t spend hours going from … View moreWe use our mobiles in almost every part of our life right?! They keep us up to date and connected with loved ones. They need to be fit for purpose!

So when it comes to choosing a new phone, it’s important to find one that meets your needs, including your budget. Don’t spend hours going from site to site, shop to shop only to get stuck with a phone that really wasn’t what you wanted! Read PriceMe’s Mobile Phone buying guide for tips, then use PriceMe to compare all mobile phones and stockists without even leaving your couch. Easy right! Read our guide

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.

An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.
… View moreFor delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.

An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.

We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms. Find out more

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a high-spec, three to four bedroom home, with gorgeous harbour views in Kaiwharawhara. For sale through Matt Thorn from Lowe and Co, check it out on page 3 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a high-spec, three to four bedroom home, with gorgeous harbour views in Kaiwharawhara. For sale through Matt Thorn from Lowe and Co, check it out on page 3 of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

How to Look After Linen

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Linen looks good but is notorious for creasing. Here's how to get the best from this stylish fabric.

Linen wrinkles and creases very easily so if you want it to appear smooth and flat, it needs ironing. It may also need starching. However, the wrinkles in the fabric are often considered … View moreLinen looks good but is notorious for creasing. Here's how to get the best from this stylish fabric.

Linen wrinkles and creases very easily so if you want it to appear smooth and flat, it needs ironing. It may also need starching. However, the wrinkles in the fabric are often considered part of linen’s character, and many linen garments are now designed to be air-dried and worn without ironing.

Tips for machine washing linen
• Check the care label for guidance on washing temperature.
• Always separate dark/coloured linens from white or off-white linens to avoid colour transfer in the wash.
• The first time you wash a linen article, wash it separately from other materials. Linen can cause lint.
• Linen is a natural fibre that can absorb a lot of water. This means it is prone to heavy creasing in the wash. If you give linen items a lot of space to move around in the washing machine drum, this should reduce the amount of creasing. It is best to only half fill the machine.
• Avoid using bleach on linen, as this weakens the fibres and it may affect the colour of dyed linens.
• Bleach particles in conventional washing powder make natural linen colour fade, so use only mild detergents.
• If possible, choose a wash programme with a long soak, a short wash/rinse and a short spin and using a moderate to cool temperature.
• When the wash cycle is finished, immediately remove items from the machine to avoid any extra creasing.
• Straighten out and gently stretch the linen after the wash.
• Line-dry or air dry or dry flat.
•Do not tumble dry linen, as it may leave permanent creasing and it will shorten the life of the item. If you dry linen in a hot tumble dryer, it can shrink up to 15%.

Note: Linen can generally be machine washed at high temperatures but this can cause shrinkage. Modern detergents generally work just as well at a lower temperature so it is not necessary to use a hot wash. We recommend the maximum temperature you use for linen is 60°C.

Hand washing linen
Fine embroidered or hand hemmed/stitched linen items need extra care. It is usually best to hand wash these items or take them to a professional cleaner.

• Use water that is comfortably warm to the touch (blood heat) and also ensure you use the correct washing detergent (see advice above). This should be dissolved/evenly distributed in the water before you add the item.
• Let the item soak for up to two hours to ensure the fibres are saturated.
• Use gentle agitation to wash the item.
• Rinse the item in three clean rinses of cool water, or rinse until the water is clear.
• Between rinses and at the end of the wash, squeeze the excess water out of the item.
• Starch the item at this stage (if you are using starch).
• Dry flat if possible, gently pulling item to the correct size. Alternatively line-dry or air dry. Do not tumble dry.

Ironing linen
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

International Read a Book Day

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

For some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and fun! For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter what category you fall into, we encourage you to embrace National Read a Book Day. Usually, it is simply about finding the right book for you. From memoirs to sci-fi;… View moreFor some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and fun! For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter what category you fall into, we encourage you to embrace National Read a Book Day. Usually, it is simply about finding the right book for you. From memoirs to sci-fi; there are so many different types of books out there today. Use National Read a Book Day to find the perfect book for you to really get stuck into!

Tall Boy Scotch Chest of Drawers

Gary from Brooklyn

Surplus to needs, so gotta go!

These sell new for $800-plus.

100 cm wide and 1200 tall - standard for these.

A couple of the drawer rails are broken but easily replaced by spares from the hardware. It has various surface scratches and marks but no damage structurally to the wood.

… View moreSurplus to needs, so gotta go!

These sell new for $800-plus.

100 cm wide and 1200 tall - standard for these.

A couple of the drawer rails are broken but easily replaced by spares from the hardware. It has various surface scratches and marks but no damage structurally to the wood.

It'll take two people to get it out of the house, so bear that in mind when collecting it.

Price: $25