Maupuia, Wellington

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1389 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
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1390 days ago

Need a change in your garden?

Joshua from Kilbirnie Price Smart Landscaping and Gardening

A paved courtyard is the best solution, to minimize the maintenance, creating a living space, and adding value to your property.
We will find the best solutions for your needs.
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz....

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1390 days ago

Tātou Rohe - Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The latest issue of Tō Tātou Rohe – Our Region is out! This mail-out features bite-sized stories about what’s been happening in our region, and what’s coming up.

Read it here: bit.ly...

If you’d like to subscribe, visit our website: www.gw.govt.nz...

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1390 days ago

Celebrate arts and culture in Wellington!

The Playground

Two months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative … View moreTwo months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative organisations.

Head into town and discover award-winning performance in the places you least expect it: dance on the Cable Car? Cabaret at crosswalks? What about opera sung from balconies? Try a different kind of weekend and see what you find with this jam packed selection of family-friendly performance throughout February and March.
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1393 days ago

Reminder - Kotahi is on this Saturday!

Karl Frost from Strathmore Park Residents Association (Inc)

Check it out for awesome music and support the Kahurangi Friends helping our wonderful local school

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1390 days ago

Childrens whiteboard/blackboard

Shannon from Lyall Bay

Good used condition. Pick up Lyall Bay

Negotiable

1391 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1393 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

You will all recognise who this is but who knows the history of this picture taken at Wellington Airport?

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1391 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1391 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a picture from Louise Thomas of a yellow hammer.

"Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella). I didn't know what it was as it isn't, well, yellow. But it has the right markings and the folk on NZ Birders say it's a yellowhammer. Must be a very cream and brown … View more
This week we feature a picture from Louise Thomas of a yellow hammer.

"Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella). I didn't know what it was as it isn't, well, yellow. But it has the right markings and the folk on NZ Birders say it's a yellowhammer. Must be a very cream and brown female. Learn something new everyday."

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1398 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
1392 days ago

Synonyms

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

Synonyms are different words that share the same meaning. How many can you pair up?

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1393 days ago

Would you live here?

Reporter Community News

A social media post about a $495 a week underground flat in Central Wellington has sparked outrage from Wellington renters, who have described the unit as “like a dungeon” and something from “the set of Parasite”.
The basement unit – one of five units in a residential building on Jessie … View more
A social media post about a $495 a week underground flat in Central Wellington has sparked outrage from Wellington renters, who have described the unit as “like a dungeon” and something from “the set of Parasite”.
The basement unit – one of five units in a residential building on Jessie St in Te Aro – has two bedrooms and access to a private bathroom, upstairs from the unit itself, on the ground floor of the building.

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1395 days ago

Items Wanted

Wendy from Seatoun

I am creating up-cycled artwork and am constantly looking for items. If ever you come across something in your draws that you don't use I could be interested. I am mainly looking for: corkscrews, tea strainers, big spoons, old scissors, old hair tongs etc. anything interesting really. I have … View moreI am creating up-cycled artwork and am constantly looking for items. If ever you come across something in your draws that you don't use I could be interested. I am mainly looking for: corkscrews, tea strainers, big spoons, old scissors, old hair tongs etc. anything interesting really. I have attached photos to give you ideas. Many thanks in advance. Eric

1394 days ago

CD Field Days - Last day for Early Bird tickets

Sammy Smith from Central Districts Field Days

Early Bird tickets for Central District Field Days 2021 are on sale till Midnight tonight!

Make sure you get in quick and secure your discounted ticket to skip the queues to New Zealand's largest regional agriculture event! Mark the 18-20th of March in ya calendar and come along for some … View more
Early Bird tickets for Central District Field Days 2021 are on sale till Midnight tonight!

Make sure you get in quick and secure your discounted ticket to skip the queues to New Zealand's largest regional agriculture event! Mark the 18-20th of March in ya calendar and come along for some exclusive event deals and lots of family-friendly fun!

Get your Early Bird tickets here www.cdfielddays.co.nz...

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