Paparangi, Wellington

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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1730 days ago

Wayne Guppy - Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Kia ora koutou, I am Wayne Guppy, mayor Upper Hutt City Council, and a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all … View moreKia ora koutou, I am Wayne Guppy, mayor Upper Hutt City Council, and a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them are precious taonga, so we have set out to understand how they are valued and what should be done to provide the future we want for our water.

The importance of the environment, Hutt River and our waterways are important to me and critical to the well-being of current and future generations. We are looking forward to working with you to maintain and improve the quality of the water in our catchments. We need to fix our waste and stormwater infrastructure with population growth putting more pressure on our pipe networks. I need your help to find solutions that are equitable and fair.

Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com...), and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say (www.haveyoursay.gw.gov.nz...)

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1731 days ago

Renovation mistakes you will want to avoid

Kiwi Self Storage - Newlands

With plenty of renovations happening around Wellington while the weather is good, we've pulled together some mistakes to try and avoid.

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1731 days ago

Tawa College Football Training and Trials

Jayme from Tawa

Preseason football open to boys and girls (Year 9-13)
4-5:30PM – Tawa College Top Field

Preseason training - 23 February 2020
Short fitness component followed by ball skills -
wear boots and bring sports shoes

Preseason training – 1 March 2020 – Juniors only
Short fitness component… View more
Preseason football open to boys and girls (Year 9-13)
4-5:30PM – Tawa College Top Field

Preseason training - 23 February 2020
Short fitness component followed by ball skills -
wear boots and bring sports shoes

Preseason training – 1 March 2020 – Juniors only
Short fitness component followed by ball skills -
wear boots and bring sports shoes

Senior Boy Trials (1st & 2nd XI) – Top Field, Tawa College
Wednesday 26 February 6-7:30pm
Wednesday 4 March 6-7:30pm

Junior Boys Trials (Year 9 &10) – Top Field, Tawa College
Sunday 8 March 4-5:30pm
Sunday 15 March 4-5:30pm

Any queries regarding preseason training or trails please email: tawacollegefootball@gmail.com

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1731 days ago

2nd XI Football Coach – Tawa College

Jayme from Tawa

Tawa College is currently looking for a 2nd XI Football Coach.
To find out more please contact Pare Wiki-Cummings, Sports Director sport@tawacollege.school.nz

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1731 days ago

Young Kiwis Ask for Social Media Safeguards

Graeme Dingle Foundation

📱 Young people recognise the dangers of social media and are asking for safeguards to be put in place to protect them – including having its safe use taught in schools as part of the curriculum.

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1731 days ago

Two more sleeps until the Khandallah Park Annual Picnic

Nicola McFaull from Onslow Residents' Community Association

Two more sleeps until the Khandallah Park Annual Summer Picnic which ORCA is coordinating.

It is being held this Saturday, 22 February from 11:00am - 1:30pm coinciding with the opening performance of Khandallah Arts Theatre's Play-in-the-Park that starts at 1:30pm. This year KAT is … View more
Two more sleeps until the Khandallah Park Annual Summer Picnic which ORCA is coordinating.

It is being held this Saturday, 22 February from 11:00am - 1:30pm coinciding with the opening performance of Khandallah Arts Theatre's Play-in-the-Park that starts at 1:30pm. This year KAT is performing Mean Jean the Pirate Queen. We are encouraging all members of our community to bring their picnic basket and come along with their friends, kids and grand-kids and to let other members of the community know. See our attached flyer.

The theme of the day will be pirates fitting in with the play and there will be a pirate fancy dress parade, a treasure hunt and (fake) tattoos for would-be-young pirates. Pirates can also get their photo taken in front of the Pirate Photo Board. There will be free entry to Khandallah Pool, food stalls, old fashioned races such as the egg and spoon and activities such as bubble blowing. Live lunchtime entertainment will be provided by the Onslow College Music Department with two rock bands performing, Onslow ROck Band and Pandor's Box. Brock a talented young singer from Onslow will also be performing. Predator Free Khandallah will be there and showing their traps.

ORCA offered to coordinate the event last year, after the successful inaugural picnic that celebrated the centennial of the Park. We wanted to create a new tradition for our community. This year the event shows great community spirit with community groups such as Khandallah Presbyterian Church, Predator Free Khandallah, Khandallah Arts Theatre, Onslow College, Rotary Kauakau, Kaukau 100,Healthy Futures Trust, Cancer Society Sun Programme and ORCA members all involved. Our local politicians have also stepped up with Brett Hudson, our Pirate Master of Ceremonies and Greg O'Connor helping on the bubblemaking stall. Diane Calvert will also be helping staff the Information Table and we may get a visit from our new Mayor - Andy Foster!

Local businesses have also stepped up to support the event with Khandallah New World, Khandallah Trading Company, Mitre 10, Murray Potts from Harcourts and Mike Pero all providing support. We also have an artist painting the backdrop for the pirate photo board.

So we are now hoping for good weather as the picnic will be cancelled if it is not. Cancellations will be on ZB Radio and on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com... and on our website - onslowcommunity.org.nz.

We encourage community members to come along and bring their kids and grand kids and help make this a tradition for our community.

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1731 days ago

Why we're putting quality first...

Cooper's Pet Kitchen

Hi neighbours! At Cooper's Pet Kitchen our food is free of cheap fillers like grains, corn, soy & wheat... but what does that really mean?

It means there’s more protein-packed nutrition in every bite. We’re big believers in quality over quantity so while our food may be a little … View more
Hi neighbours! At Cooper's Pet Kitchen our food is free of cheap fillers like grains, corn, soy & wheat... but what does that really mean?

It means there’s more protein-packed nutrition in every bite. We’re big believers in quality over quantity so while our food may be a little more expensive than some, its nutrient density makes for smaller portions with more readily absorbable nutrients.

Get more bang for your dog’s bite with 50% OFF your first order with code NEIGHBOURLY.

This also means a decrease in what comes out the other end... less 'picking up' what they’re 'putting down' at the dog park if you catch our drift.
Find out more

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1751 days ago

The first Readers Tour in 2020 is...

The Team from Readers Tours

The North Island Journey
Wednesday 25 March - Tuesday 7 April

Experience the North Island like you never have before on this 14-day Journey. Explore the North Island by train and coach, enjoying a magnificent combination of sights and experiences.

Bookings are limited. Visit … View more
The North Island Journey
Wednesday 25 March - Tuesday 7 April

Experience the North Island like you never have before on this 14-day Journey. Explore the North Island by train and coach, enjoying a magnificent combination of sights and experiences.

Bookings are limited. Visit www.readerstours.co.nz... to find out more or call us on 0800 080 099.

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1751 days ago

Accommodation

Sue from Khandallah

Hi everyone, I’m James and looking for a place to stay from now until mid April in the northern suburbs of Wellington surrounding the Khandallah area. I’m an 18 year old tennis coach from the UK on a gap year before I head to university.

Preferably looking for a room with other flat mates … View more
Hi everyone, I’m James and looking for a place to stay from now until mid April in the northern suburbs of Wellington surrounding the Khandallah area. I’m an 18 year old tennis coach from the UK on a gap year before I head to university.

Preferably looking for a room with other flat mates with a budget of up to around $200 a week.

Please get in touch with anything you may have available.
Many thanks in advance,

James

1732 days ago

Honestly Maths

NumberWorks'nWords Johnsonville

You solve one problem and you are faced with the next!

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1732 days ago

full size cardboard figure needed for a play

Anne from Grenada Village

Hi there, I need a full size cardboard cutout, that I can dress as King Duncan, for a play New Players is doing later in the year. Anybody have something I could use ?

Free

1732 days ago

Virtuoso Strings with Jonathan Lemalu

Craig from Tawa

Porirua's own Virtuoso Strings are playing the opening concert in the TE ATA Festival at Te Rauparaha in Porirua on Saturday 22nd at 2:30pm – we are singing with Samoan opera star Jonathan Lemalu, who has come all the way from London to sing with us!

"O Matou Malaga" – the … View more
Porirua's own Virtuoso Strings are playing the opening concert in the TE ATA Festival at Te Rauparaha in Porirua on Saturday 22nd at 2:30pm – we are singing with Samoan opera star Jonathan Lemalu, who has come all the way from London to sing with us!

"O Matou Malaga" – the VSO's Journey in music and video – you will be blown away by the music that these kids from East Porirua have made their own!

Tickets are cheap – only $12/$5!

www.festival.nz...

1732 days ago

Garden clean ups and make overs

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

Does your garden require a makeover ? Weeds are the norm ? Trees look like the Forrest in lord of the rings ? Then it’s time for us to come sort it out for you 0272430941
Www.natureschoice.co.nz
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1732 days ago

Help us be there.

NZ Red Cross

Always wanted to help New Zealand Red Cross?... now you can!

Our Red Cross Appeal is coming up and we would love your help. Can you spare an hour or two of your time to help vulnerable people in your community and overseas?

During 16-22 March 2020, we will have street collections around the… View more
Always wanted to help New Zealand Red Cross?... now you can!

Our Red Cross Appeal is coming up and we would love your help. Can you spare an hour or two of your time to help vulnerable people in your community and overseas?

During 16-22 March 2020, we will have street collections around the country. We would love to have you on our team.
Sign up today

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