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1373 days ago

Wings over Wairarapa - heloful stuff to know@

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

What a great weekend we have in store.
Here is useful detail for you if you're attending the show:
- The Air Festival programme here: www.wings.org.nz...
- Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time and be patient. Please follow the signage for Air Festival routes shown here … View more
What a great weekend we have in store.
Here is useful detail for you if you're attending the show:
- The Air Festival programme here: www.wings.org.nz...
- Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time and be patient. Please follow the signage for Air Festival routes shown here www.wings.org.nz...
- If tickets are not sold out, Gates sales will be available. Eftpos and cash will be available at the gate for an additional $5 per ticket.
- You can buy tickets at our i-SITEs. (even if gate sales stop)
- Be Sun Smart - Please remember to bring a hat. Sunscreen will be available along with Hydration Stations to refill your drink bottles. Umbrellas are also allowed for shade.
- What am you allowed to bring in? Deck chairs, rugs, water bottles, chilly bins, hats. There will also be a huge variety of delicious food and beverage to purchase on site too.
- No dogs are allowed at Wings.
- Shuttles will be available to take attendees from the carparks to the airfield. No pedestrian access is allowed along Manaia Rd, due to traffic safety. Face masks will be available on the shuttles from the car park to the Air Festival, but you may wish to bring your own face covering.
-Be sure to sign in using the Covid Tracer App and take advantage of the hand sanitizer available at various locations on site.
- The Official printed programme will be available to purchase at the gate and at the Merchandise tent for $10.

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1373 days ago

Harvards Fly Over Wellington TODAY 1pm

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Hey Wellington! Keep your eyes on the sky TODAY (FRIDAY) at 1pm, to see these magnificent Harvards from Wings Over Wairarapa 2021 fly over Wellington.
There's plenty more action to see at Wings this weekend. Brilliant weather. Don’t miss out, secure your ticket and purchase now. … View more
Hey Wellington! Keep your eyes on the sky TODAY (FRIDAY) at 1pm, to see these magnificent Harvards from Wings Over Wairarapa 2021 fly over Wellington.
There's plenty more action to see at Wings this weekend. Brilliant weather. Don’t miss out, secure your ticket and purchase now. www.wings.org.nz...

If tickets are not sold out, Gates sales will be available. Eftpos and cash will be available at the gate for an additional $5 per ticket. If you're driving leave home in plenty of time. Flying programme starts at 10am but there's heaps to see on the ground too!

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1373 days ago

Flower Power Wallpaper Release 2021

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

The perennial theme of botanical print in interior design will continue in 2021 and is unmistakable in the new Flower Power wallpaper collection from James Dunlop, launching February 2021.

Continuing to deliver on this popular trend, the Flower Power wallpapers showcase a retro aesthetic, … View more
The perennial theme of botanical print in interior design will continue in 2021 and is unmistakable in the new Flower Power wallpaper collection from James Dunlop, launching February 2021.

Continuing to deliver on this popular trend, the Flower Power wallpapers showcase a retro aesthetic, reflective of an era that embraced a maximalist approach to interior design.

The namesake of the collection Flower Power pays homage to the counterculture design movement of the 1960s and 1970s, which celebrated global design influences, bold pattern, stylised folk art and sundrenched colour.

Bold, geometric forms mix with romantic florals within eight new wallpaper designs that feel playful yet offer a comforting sense of nostalgia in both design and colour. These mid-century inspired patterned wallpapers will pair harmoniously with rattan, textured paint, exposed brick and warm timber, as well as tactile textiles such as boucle and corduroy.

The Flower Power collection embraces Visual Optimism, a design concept whereby joy can be cultivated via your visual environment. Featuring bold stylised floral motifs in eight unique patterns, these wallpapers will add personality to your home interiors or working space. Available in a playful palette of fresh nature inspired neutrals, with accent colours of gold, brown, emerald, teal, peach and pink. Whether you are looking for soft pastels, earthy tones or vibrant shades, the Flower Power collection offers a myriad of speciation opportunities.


Within the design community, trends across fashion and interiors are cyclical, with the past being a constant muse for today’s inspiration. The Flower Power collection allows you to either fully immerse yourself in nostalgic design of the 1960s and 70s through statement wallpaper in acid edged colour, or take a less literal approach with the small scale transitional patterns for a subtle and contemporary look.

Expertly printed in Europe onto non-woven backed heavy vinyl, these easy to hang wallpapers will inject joy into your residential or commercial environment. All wallpapers have the benefit of being washable, fire retardant and easily removable.


A subtle illustration of natures irregular and rhythmic texture. April offers a unique alternative to a plain textured wallpaper, for those after a hint of decoration. In a refined palette of gold and silver with an iridescent metallic finish, April is printed onto Non-Woven backed heavy vinyl creating a sophisticated solution for both residential and commercial spaces.


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

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1373 days ago

Free events at the National Library, Throndon - March 2021

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Kia ora everyone
Below is our suite of free events for March 2021 at the National Library, Thorndon. For more information visit our website: natlib.govt.nz...
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Mīharo Wonder exhibition:
Date: 26 February to 2 October 2021
Cost: Free
Venue: National Library Gallery
What does the word … View more
Kia ora everyone
Below is our suite of free events for March 2021 at the National Library, Thorndon. For more information visit our website: natlib.govt.nz...
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Mīharo Wonder exhibition:
Date: 26 February to 2 October 2021
Cost: Free
Venue: National Library Gallery
What does the word ‘wonder’ — or ‘mīharo’ — mean to you? It could be something that evokes awe, fascination or curiosity; to make you think, speculate, meditate upon.
The ATL100 exhibition Mīharo Wonder will inspire you to do all of these.
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Tea and tours
Date: Monday 1 March 2021, 10am to 12pm
Cost: Free. RSVP required. events.natlib@dia.govt.nz
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Tea and scones, chat with our Ako (learning) team, a short film with Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision, and a special tour of He Tohu and Mīharo.
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International Women's Day He Tohu Tours
Date: Date: Monday 8 March 2021, 10am to 10:30am AND 2pm to 2.30pm
Cost: Free. Bookings are recommended but not required. bookings@hetohu.nz
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Join us to celebrate International Women’s day with a 30-minute tour of He Tohu! Learn about the many women who left their mark across Aotearoa New Zealand’s constitutional landscape.
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Mana wāhine — Lockdown logic
Date: Monday 8 March 2021, 5:15pm to 6:45pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium lower ground floor National Library - use entrance on Aitken Street.
Come celebrate International Women’s Day at the National Library, where we will host a dynamic range of women who will speak on courage and innovation in the time of COVID-19.
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‘The Archive is Alive Vol. 2’: Queer history workshop
Date: Saturday 13 March 2021, 9am to 3pm and Sunday 14 March (venue for Sunday TBC)
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Wellington Zinefest, LAGANZ and the National Library are teaming up to bring you the second rendition of our The Archive is Alive workshop, where participants will get together to create a zine exploring queer archiving and history in Aotearoa! This is a two-day workshop, held on Saturday, 13 March, 9am to 3pm and Sunday, 14 March, 10am to 3pm. The venue is still being confirmed for Sunday but will be in Wellington CBD.
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Connecting to the collections
Date: Tuesday 16 March 2021, 12:10pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Want to know more about the collections and services of the Alexander Turnbull Library and National Library of New Zealand? Keen to learn how you can connect to the collections and use them in your research or publication? Then these talks are for you. Connecting to Collections talks are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (February to November)
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Tooth and Veil: The life and times of the New Zealand dental nurse
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021, 5.30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium lower ground floor National Library - use entrance on Aitken Street.
Noel O’Hare will talk about the history of the School Dental Service (established in 1921) and the inferior conditions of low pay, a military style of management, and inadequate and antiquated equipment, endured for more than 50 years by the young women who worked as dental nurses in schools.
A Friends of the Turnbull Library event: turnbullfriends.org.nz...
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Te Whē: Kia whakarongo ake ki te hau o Te Whenua | Listening to the breath of the land
Date: Friday 19 March 2021, 6pm to 7pm
Cost: Free. Koha from non-members appreciated
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Join the editors of Te Whē in conversation with members of the journal’s kāhui ruruhau, together with contributors to the journal, to discuss contemporary Māori literature within a swiftly changing literary world.
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Art ‘n Elders: Learning rainbow history together
Date: Saturday 20 March 2021, 10am to 1pm
Cost: Free.
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
LAGANZ and the National Library welcome all queer, LGBTTIFQ+ people together for a day of art-making and facilitated conversation alongside community elders.
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Te Rā Whanaungatanga: Commemorating International Race Relations Day
Date: Monday 22 March 2021, 10am to 10:30am AND 2pm to 2.30pm
Cost: Free. Bookings are recommended but not required. bookings@hetohu.nz
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Come and commemorate International Race Relations Day with a tour of He Tohu! We will look at how far we’ve come as a nation and acknowledge those who helped along the way.
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The Archive is Alive Vol. 2: Zine Launch!
Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021, 5:30pm to 8pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Celebrate the public launch of a new collaborative zine that explores local queer archives.

1374 days ago

Reminder: Sprinkler & irrigation ban in place

The Team from Wellington Water

A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

? Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses … View more
A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

? Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.

Alternate day watering still applies - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.

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1374 days ago

Our Kids online ... free Documentary viewing at Marsden

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

You are invited to a screening of the Documentary 'Our kids Online, Porn, Predators and How to Keep them Safe', by Rob and Zareen Cope on Thursday 4 March from 7pm - 8.30pm in the Marsden School Auditorium. Please see the invitation below (it is for Marsden parents AND interested members… View moreYou are invited to a screening of the Documentary 'Our kids Online, Porn, Predators and How to Keep them Safe', by Rob and Zareen Cope on Thursday 4 March from 7pm - 8.30pm in the Marsden School Auditorium. Please see the invitation below (it is for Marsden parents AND interested members of the public) and RSVP with you name and number attending to RSVP@marsden.school.nz

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1377 days ago

Photo mystery solved

Reporter Community News

We recent featured a photo sent to us from Robina Davies who was trying to identify those in the picture from her mother's collection.
Her mother was Olive Whitelaw, who played cricket for Wellington Technical College Old Girls. She suspected it might be from before 1939.
Journalist and … View more
We recent featured a photo sent to us from Robina Davies who was trying to identify those in the picture from her mother's collection.
Her mother was Olive Whitelaw, who played cricket for Wellington Technical College Old Girls. She suspected it might be from before 1939.
Journalist and sports historian Ron Palenski has come up with a name for us.
"I'm pretty sure the pic is of Violet Aline Caton and Stuart Dick on their wedding day at All Saints', Kilbirnie, on Feb 26 1944.
The big clue was women in the uniform of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps presenting a bouquet of vegetables; another clue was that it was most likely a newspaper photo because of the quality.
Stuart Dick is wearing an RSA badge in the photo. He was a sergeant in the 25th Battalion."
He even attached a picture of the gravestone.

1376 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This could be a toughie but for a hint, it is one of Wellington's most well known buildings.

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1375 days ago

WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA 2021 - The weather is looking great!

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

The weather is looking perfect for Wings 2021 this weekend and we can't wait!
Don't miss out on an action packed weekend and tonnes of fun.
The air display programme is here now www.wings.org.nz......
Get your tickets there also.
DON'T DELAY
Gate sales will only be available if there… View more
The weather is looking perfect for Wings 2021 this weekend and we can't wait!
Don't miss out on an action packed weekend and tonnes of fun.
The air display programme is here now www.wings.org.nz......
Get your tickets there also.
DON'T DELAY
Gate sales will only be available if there is capacity. Gate sale tickets will be an additional $5 per ticket.

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1375 days ago

WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA 2021 - see all about it in your Dompost today

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

This weekend (Feb 26-28th) sees this spectacular air show return to Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. See your Dompost today for useful info on what's on, when and how to get to the show with ease. This much loved show has an incredible line up of aircraft plus family fun on the ground all weekend.… View moreThis weekend (Feb 26-28th) sees this spectacular air show return to Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. See your Dompost today for useful info on what's on, when and how to get to the show with ease. This much loved show has an incredible line up of aircraft plus family fun on the ground all weekend. DON'T WAIT TO BUY YOUR TICKET - secure yours today at www.wings.org.nz....

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1376 days ago

Missing Friends!

New Zealand Friends

We are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.

They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and … View more
We are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.

They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and were in a blue drawstring bag (right top). There is also a small tag “NativeZ Made in New Zealand” (right bottom) attached to them.

They have been with us for over 15 years since our first visit to NZ and have shared all the memories of our life in Aotearoa.

Any information to Yusuke (021456580) or Nanase (021456510) would be much appreciated.

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1376 days ago

Marsden Pop-Up Gala Day Sunday 14 March

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Now that we are back at Level 1, we are ready to receive any donations for the Marsden Gala again, gently loved toys, designer clothing, general clothing, books, deli (no white elephant or electronics this year!)! Check out the drop off details below. Note, the event will only be run in Alert … View moreNow that we are back at Level 1, we are ready to receive any donations for the Marsden Gala again, gently loved toys, designer clothing, general clothing, books, deli (no white elephant or electronics this year!)! Check out the drop off details below. Note, the event will only be run in Alert Level 1 or lower.

1376 days ago

How to Prevent Mouldy Curtains and Blinds

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Why does mould appear in the first place?
Mould grows in damp areas where there is a food source such as dust, dirt or organic material. That’s why single glazed or drafty windows, where condensation and dust are common, are often a problem area.

What are some tips for preventing mould … View more
Why does mould appear in the first place?
Mould grows in damp areas where there is a food source such as dust, dirt or organic material. That’s why single glazed or drafty windows, where condensation and dust are common, are often a problem area.

What are some tips for preventing mould growth?
Clean soft furnishings regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually involves a regular light vacuum, with less frequent dry cleaning or laundering. Regularly clean windows and wipe down window surrounds and venetian blinds or shutters with a mild detergent in warm water.

Does the material of the curtains affect how much mould will grow?
Yes, consider selecting window coverings manufactured from man-made materials, particularly in damp areas such as the bathroom, kitchen and on south-facing windows. It’s best to use a wipe-able, water-resistant blind or shutter in wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens. Even man-made fabrics don’t cope well in those environments.

How do I remove the mould?
Once mould develops it’s best to nip it in the bud as early as possible with a thorough clean. Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1376 days ago

Marsden Preschool - a few places in Terms 1 and 2

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Check out Marsden Preschool for your daughter or son. Warm and welcoming, use your ECE hours, based on the green and spacious Marsden campus. A few places available this term and next. You are warmly invited to come and visit us and talk to our Head of Preschool Helen McConnell about your child.

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1376 days ago

Te ao Māori at Marsden Preschool

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Last week Preschool have been talking about the Māori gods, Ranginui, Papātuanuku and Tane God of the forests, learning about his journey to get the 3 baskets or kete of knowledge. Inspired by Tane's story, Preschoolers have each decorated their own kete of knowledge. During their time at … View moreLast week Preschool have been talking about the Māori gods, Ranginui, Papātuanuku and Tane God of the forests, learning about his journey to get the 3 baskets or kete of knowledge. Inspired by Tane's story, Preschoolers have each decorated their own kete of knowledge. During their time at Marsden Preschool we will add objects to the kete that reflect our children's learnings so they can take this knowledge with them when they turn 5 and transition to Primary School. We also continued celebrating Chinese New Year, saying farewell to the Year of the Rat and welcoming the Year of the Ox.

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