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1581 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1581 days ago

YOUR VOICE

Corinne Morris from

Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think … View more
Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy! You may even get published in our newsletter.

Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 Countdown voucher, generously donated by the team at Countdown.

Please email your entries to:
news@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
Or mail your entries to:
Age Concern Wellington (Re Your Voice), PO Box 11-108, Wellington, 6142

Terms and Conditions:
By submitting an entry, you grant permission to Age Concern Wellington to publish your entry in their newsletters and on their website. Only winning entries will receive a prize. All entries remain the property of the entrant. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

We look forward to hearing from you all!

1581 days ago

Make a photo booth

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Got an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and … View moreGot an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and a Resene FX Blackboard Paint finish on the other.

It’s perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and much more! Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Learn how to create your own to get your guests in the party photo mood.

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1581 days ago

Boys size 12 formal jacket for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This has been washed and is in good second hand condition with no tears or stains.

Smoke-free home.

Pick-up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.

Price: $25

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1581 days ago

Boys size 8 formal jacket for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This has been washed and is in good second hand condition with no tears or stains.

Smoke-free home.

Pick-up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.

Price: $25

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1581 days ago

'Zone' brand 4 fin oil column heater for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This oil column heater is in good working condition. Has two switches with different power ratings to change how much heat is produced and a built-in timer. There is one cosmetic scratch along one edge (as pictured).

Dimensions: approx. 63cm tall x 30cm long x 22cm wide

Model number: ZNNDB1EV5 … View more
This oil column heater is in good working condition. Has two switches with different power ratings to change how much heat is produced and a built-in timer. There is one cosmetic scratch along one edge (as pictured).

Dimensions: approx. 63cm tall x 30cm long x 22cm wide

Model number: ZNNDB1EV5

Note: the castors are not the original ones. They spin freely but need to be swivelled manually by hand.

Pick up in Johnsonville.

Negotiable

1581 days ago

McCulloch push mower for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This mower is in well used condition. The blades can cease up a little in storage but easily free up with a little oil and by turning the blade a few times. Once you get going the mower works perfectly fine. There was s also surface rust which has been treated with rust converter.

Pick up in … View more
This mower is in well used condition. The blades can cease up a little in storage but easily free up with a little oil and by turning the blade a few times. Once you get going the mower works perfectly fine. There was s also surface rust which has been treated with rust converter.

Pick up in Johnsonville.

Price: $30

1581 days ago

Samsonite hard shell suitcase for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This Samsonite brand hard shell suitcase is in great condition with only minor scuffs due to normal wear and tear. Has an internal pouch and two locks for security.

Dimensions approx. 70cm x 55cm x 25cm

Pick up in Johnsonville.

Price: $30

1581 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Wellington yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1582 days ago

Winter Sale - Stacks Furniture

Stacks Designer Furniture

Mid - Century for this Century. Clean, uncluttered design principles brought to the modern home just for you. Find out more

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1582 days ago

Cosy Care Suite living at Elderslea

Oceania Healthcare

Nestled on a peaceful street in the heart of Upper Hutt, you’ll discover Oceania’s Elderslea - a place where you can stay toasty all winter, with the added comfort of Rest Home & Hospital care.

There’s enough space in your Care Suite to curl up with a good book or entertain your … View more
Nestled on a peaceful street in the heart of Upper Hutt, you’ll discover Oceania’s Elderslea - a place where you can stay toasty all winter, with the added comfort of Rest Home & Hospital care.

There’s enough space in your Care Suite to curl up with a good book or entertain your friends and family with tea and biscuits, just as you always have.

Even in the midst of winter, your days will be filled with the things you love – from venturing out on a scenic van trip, to enjoying delicious home-cooked meals like roast chicken with all the trimmings.

Elderslea is located at 29 Redwood Street, Elderslea, Upper Hutt.
Find out more

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1584 days ago

Newtown's Tip Top factory to be demolished

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

After sitting in a state of decay for more than a decade, owners of the the former bread factory Ryman Healthcare have been given the all-clear to bowl century old building.

While Ryman desire to put a retirement village on the site, consent for the development has not been granted at this stage.

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