Karori, Wellington

Rare chance to have special Pink Ribbon breakfast at iconic luxury lodge

Denise Landow from Destination Wairarapa

Wharekauhau Country Estate at Palliser Bay is hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual appeal.

Get your friends, whānau and workmates together for a delicious and delightful Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Sunday 14 May. The event begins at 10am, and … View moreWharekauhau Country Estate at Palliser Bay is hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual appeal.

Get your friends, whānau and workmates together for a delicious and delightful Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Sunday 14 May. The event begins at 10am, and following the breakfast, at 11.30am, Wharekauhau’s team will walk guests through the lodge and surroundings for a rare opportunity to see one of the world’s best luxury accommodation establishments.

Half of the funds raised from this event will be donated to the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. This special experience is $65.00 per head, and you can add a welcome glass of pink bubbles for $15 per person.

For more information contact the team at Wharekauhau Country Estate on (06) 307 7581 or email: reservations@wharekauhau.co.nz

SAMSUNG VS APPLE

The Team from NZ Compare

The comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!

Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of … View moreThe comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!

Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of Samsung and Apple now with this easy guide.

Would you speak up?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage … View moreTelecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage you to speak up and raise issues early.

For phone and internet disputes, talk to your provider first and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved or if you need some extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

To get in touch or find out more, visit www.tdr.org.nz or freephone 0508 98 98 98. Find out more

World Haiku Poetry Day

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Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of short, unrhymed lines that evoke natural imagery. Haiku can come in a variety of different formats of short verses, though the most common is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Have a go and share your Haiku in the comments below!

Painting, decorating and waterblaster services

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NGAIO REPAIR CAFE

Sandi from Crofton Downs

Why not pop down to Ngaio Union Church this morning have a cuppa and some home baking and check out the NGAIO REPAIR CAFE

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Traffic delays into Wellington Central

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There is congestion into Wellington City this morning due to the presence of eight Restore Passenger Rail protesters who are blocking lanes. These disruptions are on Wellington's SH1 near the Terrace Tunnel.

Waka Kotahi said Wellington's Terrace Tunnel is closed to traffic heading … View moreThere is congestion into Wellington City this morning due to the presence of eight Restore Passenger Rail protesters who are blocking lanes. These disruptions are on Wellington's SH1 near the Terrace Tunnel.

Waka Kotahi said Wellington's Terrace Tunnel is closed to traffic heading southbound, and warned commuters to "expect delays". Northbound lanes near the tunnel are partially blocked and moving slowly.

It's been said that a protester has glued their hands to the road and is needing assistance to be removed.

"Police advise motorists to avoid the area and expect delays."

Join Anzac Day commemorations in Wellington

Ministry of Culture & Heritage

Anzac Day commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and honours our returned servicemen and women.

Wellingtonians are warmly invited to attend the following events:

6.00 am: Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
9.00 am: Wellington Citizens Wreath-Laying Service, Cenotaph … View moreAnzac Day commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and honours our returned servicemen and women.

Wellingtonians are warmly invited to attend the following events:

6.00 am: Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
9.00 am: Wellington Citizens Wreath-Laying Service, Cenotaph Precinct, cnr Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
11.00 am: National Commemoration Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
2.30 pm: Atatürk Memorial Service, Atatürk Memorial, Bowes Crescent, Strathmore

The Dawn and National Commemoration Services will be broadcast live by TVNZ 1 and RNZ National.

Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place. Visit the Manatū Taonga website for full details. Find out more

Literary Witches Meet Again at Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre

This April and May, the Weird Sisters “meet again” at Circa Theatre with a spinoff from a local Wellingtonian writer, James Cain.

The Coven on Grey Street follows the lives of Sybil, Daphne and Fay, the three witches from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, who have settled in Hamilton, New Zealand … View moreThis April and May, the Weird Sisters “meet again” at Circa Theatre with a spinoff from a local Wellingtonian writer, James Cain.

The Coven on Grey Street follows the lives of Sybil, Daphne and Fay, the three witches from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, who have settled in Hamilton, New Zealand and are finally reuniting after a long estrangement.

Directed by Harriet Prebble (Dungeoning & Dragoning), Red Scare Theatre Company’s latest production features an iconic cast of Irene Wood, Hilary Norris, Helen Moulder and Peter Hambleton.

29 April–27 May, Circa Two, Tues – Sat 7.30pm & Sun 4.30pm, $30 – $55. Book now

Regular garden maintenance visits available!

The Urban Gardener

Keep your garden looking good during these colder months with regular pruning, weeding, hedge trimming, fertilising and lawn care!

The Urban Gardener has the knowledge and expertise to ensure your garden looks its best throughout the autumn season. Whether you need a one-time clean-up or regular… View moreKeep your garden looking good during these colder months with regular pruning, weeding, hedge trimming, fertilising and lawn care!

The Urban Gardener has the knowledge and expertise to ensure your garden looks its best throughout the autumn season. Whether you need a one-time clean-up or regular maintenance, we offer flexible service options to meet your needs.

Contact us today to schedule a site visit.
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Got a small business? We've got a sale!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This weeks contribution is from Simon Woolf.
"White Fronted Terns are great little birds. They are fantastic fliers, and superb hunters, diving for fish, and having a pretty good success rate too."

Karori Table Tennis Club - New Season starts on Monday

Raewyn from Kelburn

The Karori Table Tennis Club is getting underway for 2023 on Monday 17th of April. We start at 7.30 p.m. and finish around 9.30. New members are welcome, no experience necessary. We have some bats available, and if you need some coaching, just ask one of the committee members.
Venue: Karori … View moreThe Karori Table Tennis Club is getting underway for 2023 on Monday 17th of April. We start at 7.30 p.m. and finish around 9.30. New members are welcome, no experience necessary. We have some bats available, and if you need some coaching, just ask one of the committee members.
Venue: Karori Recreation Centre, above Karori Library. Parking around the back off Beauchamp Street.
Nightly fee: $7.

Do we need better animal welfare rules in Aotearoa?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

CDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare … View moreCDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare rules for dogs?

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