Northland, Wellington

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1471 days ago

Favourite summer holiday spots

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there… View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there - as well as the best places to grab a drink or bite to eat - would be much appreciated. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article. Thanks again.

1472 days ago

Take a look at Transmission Gully

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, take a look at the attached video on Transmission Gully.
On Monday, media were invited to take the first journey along the full 27-kilometre motorway, which Waka Kotahi NZTA says is now 85 per cent complete. It is due to open in September 2021.

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1468 days ago

2012 Holden Cruze $9000 or near offer

Deborah from Wadestown

See below trade me post for more info. Located in Wadestown

Great little run about only just over 83,000km on the clock

www.trademe.co.nz...

Negotiable

1468 days ago

Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest

Bulletin Editor from Karori Lions Club

Have you seen the local entries to the Lions Clubs International annual Peace Poster Contest?
They are all displayed in the windows of the Karori Library - thanks to the Library staff for allowing us to provide a colourful - and very meaningful display. This year's contest theme is … View more
Have you seen the local entries to the Lions Clubs International annual Peace Poster Contest?
They are all displayed in the windows of the Karori Library - thanks to the Library staff for allowing us to provide a colourful - and very meaningful display. This year's contest theme is "Peace through Service" - a theme very close to the hearts of all Lions Club members whose motto is "We Serve".
Congratulations to all the entrants, and especially to Jorja from Makara Model School, our local winner!!!

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1468 days ago

New World Knife Stickers

Harold from Karori

If any unwanted stickers I am happy to take as trying to get more. thank you

Free

1468 days ago

FOODBANK COLLECTION - TODAY!!!!

Bulletin Editor from Karori Lions Club

You will all have seen the publicity around Karori about our collection at Karori Mall today for the Karori Foodbank. We will be collecting until 4pm this afternoon - Look out for our collecting trolleys. Please be generous! In addition to the suggested items, I have found - when making up food … View moreYou will all have seen the publicity around Karori about our collection at Karori Mall today for the Karori Foodbank. We will be collecting until 4pm this afternoon - Look out for our collecting trolleys. Please be generous! In addition to the suggested items, I have found - when making up food parcels - the we always seem to be short of "heat and eat" foods like tinned meals

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1468 days ago

Sustainable Santa Market - Meet the makers - Sat 5 Dec, Wellington.

Sustainability Trust

Spotlight on Tallulah.

Meet Tallulah. We first crossed paths with Tallulah when she was working on a passion project: Eco Made Easy, a no-frills guide to sustainable student living in Wellington. After swiftly spotting her talent, we nabbed her to design the amazing illustrations on our website
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Spotlight on Tallulah.

Meet Tallulah. We first crossed paths with Tallulah when she was working on a passion project: Eco Made Easy, a no-frills guide to sustainable student living in Wellington. After swiftly spotting her talent, we nabbed her to design the amazing illustrations on our website

An illustrator and textile designer with a passion for sustainability, Tallulah also hand makes colourful and playful creations and prints.

The best words of advice she's ever received is: "leap before you're ready".. and based on what she's achieved, it's safe to say that she listened.

Come meet Tallulah at our Sustainable Santa Market. But don't poach her cause we will cry.

Sat 5 Dec from 10.30 am to 4 pm, 2 Forresters Lane, Wellington

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1468 days ago

High Chair to give away.

Sally from Crofton Downs

We have a high chair our kid has grown out of and still in good condition. It’s a simple chair free for pick up if anyone needs one or knows of someone in need of one. Message for the pick up address.

Free

1469 days ago

Cemeteries Management Plan - drop-in sessions

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

As part of our consultation on the draft Cemeteries Management Plan, we’re hosting some drop-in sessions this Saturday, 28 November.

Join us at Karori Cemetery from 9am to 11am, or at Makara Cemetery from 2-4pm, where we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

In case of bad … View more
As part of our consultation on the draft Cemeteries Management Plan, we’re hosting some drop-in sessions this Saturday, 28 November.

Join us at Karori Cemetery from 9am to 11am, or at Makara Cemetery from 2-4pm, where we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

In case of bad weather, the postponement date will be Sunday 29 November. Check our Facebook page for updates.

The draft plan is open for feedback until 5pm Friday 11 December. Find out more and have your say here: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...

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1471 days ago

Help wanted for story on GPs

Reporter Community News

One of our journalists is looking for people who are struggling to access a GP or have to travel a long way see a GP.
If you can help contact bridie.witton@fairfaxmedia.co.nz

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1469 days ago

Come and try Spin Poi at Karori Community Centre

Lean from Karori

Posting this notice on behalf of Deb Gully

Come and try Spin Poi before Christmas

Playing with poi is a lot of fun! SpinPoi can be done sitting or standing and is suitable for almost everyone. Inspired by traditional poi, it has been adapted by Dr Kate Riegle van West to be a safe and effective … View more
Posting this notice on behalf of Deb Gully

Come and try Spin Poi before Christmas

Playing with poi is a lot of fun! SpinPoi can be done sitting or standing and is suitable for almost everyone. Inspired by traditional poi, it has been adapted by Dr Kate Riegle van West to be a safe and effective exercise, especially for older populations. On top of the usual benefits of exercise, typically people will see improvements in grip strength, attention, focus, balance and coordination.

Karori Community Centre
Friday, 4 December, from 11.15 am to 12.00 pm
Price: $4

No need to book. Poi provided. Or there some new sets available for sale if you want your own personal set. The class is suitable for beginners to intermediate. It will be 45 minutes long and we cover:

o Welcome, safety reminders and warm up
o Practice of basic poi movements
o Playtime! 20-25 minutes of poi to music
o Cool down

Deb Gully has been leading seated exercise for seniors for more than 10 years and is now Wellington's first certified SpinPoi instructor. She has been taking Spin Poi classes on Zoom, and is thrilled to now be teaching live classes. For more information on SpinPoi, and to see video of people playing with poi, go to www.spinpoi.com...

If you're interested, but can't make it to any of these, email Deb on deb@frot.co.nz or call 04 934 6366 for information on classes in other areas.

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1469 days ago

Volunteers needed

Lorna Harvey from

Age Concern Wellington is looking for volunteers in Miramar, Wainuiomata, and Porirua. If you have a heart for seniors and a little spare time, please email ea@acwellington.org.nz. Thanks!

1469 days ago

Sustainable Santa Market - Meet the makers - Sat 5 Dec, Wellington

Sustainability Trust

Spotlight on Earthlink Kids

Our friends at Earthlink Kids are all about saving the planet - one person at a time

Doing good on all fronts, they work with those with mental health, and other similar barriers, to help them get into employment - through things like work experience, mainly in their… View more
Spotlight on Earthlink Kids

Our friends at Earthlink Kids are all about saving the planet - one person at a time

Doing good on all fronts, they work with those with mental health, and other similar barriers, to help them get into employment - through things like work experience, mainly in their recycling department.

Earthlink Kids is a part of this division

Earthlink Kids takes unwanted corporate uniforms and turns them into cute outfits for kids. Not only are they keeping textile waste out of landfill, but they're also raising money to help keep their operations running.

Come and have a yarn to Chris and co at our Sustainable Santa Market.

Sat 5 Dec from 10.30 am to 4 pm, 2 Forresters Lane, Wellington

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1469 days ago

Next meeting 2 December

Barry Phease from Te Aro Toastmasters

Hi ,Te Aro toastmasters club welcomes guests who want to learn about toastmasters. Come along and practice public speaking in front of a friendly audience. We can help with confidence and with tips to improve your speaking ability.
We start at 5:30, but best come 10 minutes earlier to meet us so… View more
Hi ,Te Aro toastmasters club welcomes guests who want to learn about toastmasters. Come along and practice public speaking in front of a friendly audience. We can help with confidence and with tips to improve your speaking ability.
We start at 5:30, but best come 10 minutes earlier to meet us so we can find out who you are and what you are looking to learn. If you like, it is good to let me know that you are coming in advance.

1469 days ago

Love is the air for Zealandia takahē

Reporter Community News

Zealandia is reporting that one of their takahē is sitting on a nest.
"While we are excited about this, these birds live at Zealandia as a retiree couple, which means the likelihood of any egg hatching is quite low."
Takahē live in swampy environments and so run the risk of their egg … View more
Zealandia is reporting that one of their takahē is sitting on a nest.
"While we are excited about this, these birds live at Zealandia as a retiree couple, which means the likelihood of any egg hatching is quite low."
Takahē live in swampy environments and so run the risk of their egg washing away in big weather events. Zealandia say they will do their best to protect the nest and are promising to keep the public informed of any positive outcomes.

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