Karori, Wellington

Wellington pump stations increasingly blocked by rubbish - 32 tonnes each week

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellingtonians are flushing thirty-two tonnes of tampons, nappies and wet wipes each week!!

These items cause blockages and damage to our wastewater network, and often have to be cleared by hand.

Remember to only flush the 3Ps! Poo, Pee and (toilet) Paper 💩🚽🧻

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

A weekend event will be held in Christchurch with the theme "Carrying the Message" on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July. All very welcome. For more information on AEA visit our website or email contact@aeainfo.org.

Which New Zealand regions have the worst speeders?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View moreSatellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.

The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here

Karori Kindergarten is enrolling now for Term 3

Diana from Karori

Please get in touch if you're looking for cost-effective, high quality, flexible childcare for your 2 - 5-year-old.

Citizens Advice Bureau Outreach Service

The Team from CAB Wellington

Dont forget that our outreach service to the Northern Suburs starts tommorrow. Each week we will be at either the Tawa Community Centre or the Linden Social Centre from 10-12noon.

Tawa Community Centre on the following Wednesdays:- 26th June, 10th & 24th July, 7th & 21st August, 4th … View moreDont forget that our outreach service to the Northern Suburs starts tommorrow. Each week we will be at either the Tawa Community Centre or the Linden Social Centre from 10-12noon.

Tawa Community Centre on the following Wednesdays:- 26th June, 10th & 24th July, 7th & 21st August, 4th & 18th September

Linden Social Centre on the following Fridays:- 5th & 19th July, 2nd, 16th & 30th August, 13th & 27th September

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Support your local community with My Challenge

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a rewards programme designed to make a difference.
You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts. Register here

Homestay families needed

Wellington College

We have a fantastic group of international students arriving at the start of Term 3, mainly from Italy and China. The students have excellent English language.

If you have a spare room, please consider becoming a homestay family. International students help us create a diverse and vibrant … View moreWe have a fantastic group of international students arriving at the start of Term 3, mainly from Italy and China. The students have excellent English language.

If you have a spare room, please consider becoming a homestay family. International students help us create a diverse and vibrant school community and provide a valuable global perspective in our classes. Our international students and you!

Receive great support from our international team at Wellington College. International students need their own room and three meals each day.

Host families receive $300 each week. Please email Kathi Scott - k.scott@wc.school.nz if you would like to explore this idea further. Learn more

Local collection events - Amnesty and Buy-back

The Team from New Zealand Police

Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View moreOver the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.

We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.

www.police.govt.nz...

Looking for a flat/house

Georgia from Karori

Hello,

My partner and I are currently looking for a place to move into as of July, wondering anyone may know of something suitable or have something they might like to rent to us.

We are both working professionals and have 2 cats and a dog who are all house trained. Dog is crate trained and is … View moreHello,

My partner and I are currently looking for a place to move into as of July, wondering anyone may know of something suitable or have something they might like to rent to us.

We are both working professionals and have 2 cats and a dog who are all house trained. Dog is crate trained and is usually with us if we are out. He’s only at home without us a couple hours a day where our work schedules overlap. Doesn’t require a fenced outdoor space, just a little room for him to do his business as we take him out with us most places. I’m happy to provide references for all the pets.

Currently living in a studio apartment so size isn’t a big issue as long as there is room for our things and we’re not party people, preferring to sit in with a good movie or book than go out.

If you might be able to help, please let us know.

Thank you!

Nissan Pulsar for Great Price

Claire from Kelburn

I need to sell my car by Wednesday. Any takers?
2000 Nissan Pulsar
216000kms
Test drives welcome

www.trademe.co.nz...

Price: $1,800

KidsCan Bake sale 29th June (9am - 12pm)

Bryce from Wilton

We are a Wellington College Business group who will be holding a bake sale on Saturday 29th of June outside of Karori Mall from 9am to 12pm in support of KidsCan. We will be selling a range of baked goods including Brownies, Fudge, Chocolate chip muffins, M&M cookies, and Red velvet cupcakes. … View moreWe are a Wellington College Business group who will be holding a bake sale on Saturday 29th of June outside of Karori Mall from 9am to 12pm in support of KidsCan. We will be selling a range of baked goods including Brownies, Fudge, Chocolate chip muffins, M&M cookies, and Red velvet cupcakes. It would be greatly appreciated if you came to support us. All profits will be donated to KidsCan

Leading the way: 100 years of the Tararua Tramping Club

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

The Public History Talks are hosted by the Ministry for Culture & Heritage History Group at the National Library of New Zealand. They are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month from March to November.

Talks in this series are usually recorded and available online via the Ministry … View moreThe Public History Talks are hosted by the Ministry for Culture & Heritage History Group at the National Library of New Zealand. They are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month from March to November.

Talks in this series are usually recorded and available online via the Ministry for Culture & Heritage.newzealandhistory.podbean.com...

Date: Wednesday, 3 July, 2019
Time: 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Tiakiwai Seminar Rooms, Lower ground floor, National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

Access is through the Library's main entrance.

Tramping an odd form of recreation
When Willie Field and Fred Vosseler founded the Tararua Tramping Club (TTC) in 1919, they began a century of organised tramping in New Zealand. In 1919, most people viewed tramping as an odd form of recreation. Today tramping has become one of New Zealand’s most popular leisure pursuits.

The club also fostered climbing, embraced skiing and encouraged women to participate in all these activities. And its leaders encouraged the formation of other clubs throughout the country. For many, the TTC became ‘family’, it was a place that generously welcomed everyone.

A century of organised tramping in New Zealand
By drawing people together in the social atmosphere of the clubrooms and in the mountains of New Zealand and overseas, the TTC fostered many life-long bonds, friendships and marriages. Within the context of 100 years of organised tramping in New Zealand, Chris Maclean and Shaun Barnett, authors of 'Leading the way', will discuss:
• how the club formed
• why it was a success, and
• how it set a model for other clubs to follow.

About the speakers
Shaun Barnett grew up in the hills of Hawke’s Bay, worked for the Department of Conservation, then became a freelance writer and photographer. His 'Classic Tramping' in New Zealand, co-authored with Rob Brown (1999) won a Montana Book Award. Between 2008 and 2018, Barnett also edited the Federated Mountain Club’s magazine, 'Backcountry'.

Chris Maclean learnt to tramp in the Wellington hills and later wrote 'Tararua: the Story of a Mountain Range' (1994). Its success encouraged him to become a full-time writer, after years working as a stained-glass artist. His book 'Kapiti' (1999), won a Montana Book Award

New Zealand Biosecurity Awards are open!

Biosecurity New Zealand

It takes all of us to protect what we've got but there are a few champions worth celebrating – could this be you?

These Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country – in our communities, businesses, on-farm, on-orchard, iwi and hapū, government, … View moreIt takes all of us to protect what we've got but there are a few champions worth celebrating – could this be you?

These Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting our country – in our communities, businesses, on-farm, on-orchard, iwi and hapū, government, in the bush and in our backyards.

If you, an organisation or someone you know is putting in the hard yards to protect New Zealand against pests and diseases, it’s time to shine a light on their achievements.

*Entries open until 24 July. Enter now