Te Aro, Wellington

1664 days ago

Only 3 weeks to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa kicks off!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, … View more
One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, he hosted a free barbecue at a park with the support of their local New Zealand Police to bring neighbours together to discuss setting it up. Every group is different in how it chooses to operate. Our policy is whatever works best for your area!

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1664 days ago

Arthur Ransome: Story-teller, journalist, sailor, fisherman and suspected spy

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Monday 9 March 2020, 5:30pm to 7pm
Cost: Koha from non-members appreciated. 5:30pm drinks and nibbles, 6:00pm talk
Location: Programme Rooms, Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon, Wellington

Part of the Friends of the Dorothy Neal … View more
Date: Monday 9 March 2020, 5:30pm to 7pm
Cost: Koha from non-members appreciated. 5:30pm drinks and nibbles, 6:00pm talk
Location: Programme Rooms, Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon, Wellington

Part of the Friends of the Dorothy Neal White Collection series

Do you love Swallows and Amazons? Have you ever camped, fished, sailed, been bird spotting, or visited the Lake District in England, the Highlands of Scotland or the Norfolk Broads of East Anglia? Are you a fan of Arthur Ransome? Then this talk is for you.

Arthur Ransome more than ‘Swallows and Amazons
Cheryl Paget, co-ordinator of The Arthur Ransome Society in New Zealand will be giving a talk will be about Arthur Ransome the man, his children’s novels, and the rumour that he acted as a British Spy during the Russian Revolution.

There was much more to Arthur Ransome than the Swallows and Amazons novels alone. He wrote more than twenty-five other books, on a wide range of subjects, many related to his own life, experience and interests which were wide-ranging, exciting and deeply fascinating.

Who's the talk for?
This presentation will suit anyone who read ‘Swallows and Amazons’ as a child, or loved ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Robinson Crusoe’, or read authors like Malcolm Saville, or even if you are interested in the history of adventure stories for children since the 1930s.

If you have ever camped, fished, sailed, been bird spotting, or have visited the Lake District in England, the Highlands of Scotland or the Norfolk Broads of East Anglia, then this talk will appeal to you.

Drinks and nibbles
Join us at 5:30pm, for drinks and nibbles, the talk starts at 6pm

About the speaker
Currently living in Island Bay, Cheryl Paget was born in Scotland and brought up in Suffolk, England, immigrating in 2009 to New Zealand as a single Mum with two boys. Cheryl cites Anne of Green Gables as the biggest influence on her life, deciding at a very early age that she would go to University to study English Literature just like Anne Shirley.

Cheryl completed her studies at Warwick University with an MA in Literature for Children in 1994. The other biggest literary influence was Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons series. As the New Zealand Co-ordinator for the Arthur Ransome Society, Cheryl gets to release her inner Nancy every year when organising the society’s annual weekend get-togethers.

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1664 days ago

Create a pet basket

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out howView more
Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

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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1664 days ago

Vinyasa yoga on Saturday mornings - Aro Valley Community Centre (9am - cancelled) - Brooklyn Community Center (10.30 am - cancelled) Blue Ocean Yoga

Jenn from Brooklyn

Kia Ora

Apologies as I regret to update that we will have to cancel our Saturday morning yoga sessions this weekend (Our 60 min yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second class, our 60 min yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am).I will provide another … View more
Kia Ora

Apologies as I regret to update that we will have to cancel our Saturday morning yoga sessions this weekend (Our 60 min yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second class, our 60 min yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am).I will provide another update midweek for our classes next week (Saturday 14 March 2020 - 9 am & 10.30 am).
Classes will be held Saturday mornings for the following dates listed below:

2020 schedule
14, 21 March
(Please note: no class on 28 March 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside/alternative location).
4, 11, 18 April (Note: no class on 25 April 2020)
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May
6, 13, 27 June
(Please note: no class on 20 June 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Will consider an alternative location for the class).
4, 11, 18, 25 July
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August
5, 12, September
(Please note: no class on 19 September 2020 in Brooklyn as the General Election will be taking place. Also, the Brooklyn Community market will be held on 26 September 2020.
Will consider an alternative location for the class for both dates).
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5 and 19 December (Christmas Break)
(Please note: no class on 12 December 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside/alternative location).
Parking available at the Brooklyn Community center (car park or on street).
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly or call.
All levels welcome, $5 drop in. Please bring your mat!
Look forward to seeing all of you there!
Kind regards
Jenn

1665 days ago

Sean Rush - Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Hi, I'm Sean Rush and I am the Portfolio lead for Wellington's '3 waters' and represent the Wellington City Council on the Whaitua Committee.

We have considerable challenges to maintain our current network and be prepared for growth. Maintaining a balance between delivering … View more
Hi, I'm Sean Rush and I am the Portfolio lead for Wellington's '3 waters' and represent the Wellington City Council on the Whaitua Committee.

We have considerable challenges to maintain our current network and be prepared for growth. Maintaining a balance between delivering affordable, clean and sufficient water must be balanced with ensuring our take does not adversely affect the eco-systems of the relevant waterways or result in environmentally harmful discharges.

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, and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say by following the link below.

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1665 days ago

👐🏻 Practising river safety using team work, finding support in each other.

Graeme Dingle Foundation

All of our programmes have a focus on team-building, learning to work through challenges with others.

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1665 days ago

Common Leaders’ Day

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Monday 23 March 2020, 9am to 4:30pm
Registrations close: Monday 16 March, 5pm
Cost: $15, Booking required
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken St, Thorndon, Wellington
Contact details: info@commonwealthyouth.org.nz
Common Leaders' Day is… View more
Date: Monday 23 March 2020, 9am to 4:30pm
Registrations close: Monday 16 March, 5pm
Cost: $15, Booking required
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken St, Thorndon, Wellington
Contact details: info@commonwealthyouth.org.nz
Common Leaders' Day is a one-day leadership development programme for high school students in years 11-13.

Development programme for senior high school students
Held in central Wellington on Commonwealth Day — traditionally in March — the Common Leaders' day features keynote addresses from inspiring New Zealanders in community, government, NGO, national and international fields.

Common Leaders' Day website

Learn practical leaderships skills
Participants are immersed in a range of workshops aimed at equipping them with practical skills they can use to define and enhance their personal leadership styles and effect change in their communities. They learn about the importance and purpose of the Commonwealth and its values in an ever-changing world.

Morning and afternoon tea is provided, but participants are responsible for their own lunch arrangements.

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1665 days ago

DIA Women's Network in Conversation with CE of Te Papa, Courtney Johnston

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Monday 9 March 2020, 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Location: Taiwhanga Kahau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.

Join the DIA Women’s Network in partnership with National Library for a conversation with Courtney Johnston, Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive of The … View more
Date: Monday 9 March 2020, 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Location: Taiwhanga Kahau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.

Join the DIA Women’s Network in partnership with National Library for a conversation with Courtney Johnston, Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive of The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa for International Women’s Day 2020.

Celebrate International Women’s day with us
Join Courtney and Bhavana Bhim (a member of the DIAWN committee) at Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, the National Library of New Zealand, for a conversation about what it means to be a working woman today.

You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get a sneak peek into Courtney’s superwoman journey from an Art History graduate, then National Library employee to CE of New Zealand’s national museum!

The theme for this is year is #EachforEqual which embraces gender equality and celebrates the achievement of women.

About the speakers
Courtney is the youngest Chief Executive of Te Papa and carries a wealth of knowledge and experience with her. She holds an MA in Art History from Victoria University of Wellington and began her career in 2004 as a publicist for City Gallery Wellington.

She joined the National Library of New Zealand in 2006 where she managed content on the web. Following on from her web experience, she was appointed General Manager of Boost New Media then became Director of The Dowse Art Museum and Petone Settlers Museum in 2012. Courtney became Director of Audience and Insight at Te Papa in 2018, then appointed Chief Executive 2019.

Bhavana is a Corporate Communications Advisor for Te Tari Taiwhenua Internal Affairs and a member of the DIAWN committee. She studied Art History and Classical Studies at Victoria University of Wellington and is passionate about arts, education and women’s rights. Bhavana is also a contributing fashion writer for Lucire- The Global Fashion Magazine which is published here in New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Romania.

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1665 days ago

Free Home Energy Assessments

Di Austin Real Estate

Sustainability Trust can help you keep your home healthy, lower your ongoing energy costs and reduce your environmental impact!

FIND OUT MORE: sustaintrust.org.nz...

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1666 days ago

Poll: Social media and coronavirus

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

There is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with … View moreThere is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with any examples of misinformation: kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz. Our question for you: Do you trust what your friends and family are sharing/saying about coronavirus on social media?

Social media and coronavirus
  • 7.4% Yes
    7.4% Complete
  • 52.3% No
    52.3% Complete
  • 40.3% Sometimes
    40.3% Complete
961 votes
1666 days ago

Late Fridays at the Zoo

Ash Howell from Wellington Zoo

Ever wondered what happens at Wellington Zoo as the sun goes down?

Throughout March the Zoo will remain open until 7.30pm every Friday, giving you the opportunity to experience the Zoo at dusk. On late Fridays, Zoo entry will be half price at 4pm or later.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the full … View more
Ever wondered what happens at Wellington Zoo as the sun goes down?

Throughout March the Zoo will remain open until 7.30pm every Friday, giving you the opportunity to experience the Zoo at dusk. On late Fridays, Zoo entry will be half price at 4pm or later.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the full Zoo experience, with special animal talks as well as evening Close Encounters available each Friday - but be quick, limited spaces available!

Late Fridays at the Zoo starts on Friday 6 March and will continue on 13, 20 and 27 March.

Visit our website for more details and to book a Close Encounter: wellingtonzoo.com/late-night-fridays

1667 days ago

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1668 days ago

Dont judge

Ruth from Mount Cook

As i got out of my car at suprrmarket i noted the window down at neighbouring car..with someone sitting in it i went on my way after a quick hello...on returning i said another HELLO..and made a comment about how hot he must be....still no response...thats ok probably a people hater...i went and … View moreAs i got out of my car at suprrmarket i noted the window down at neighbouring car..with someone sitting in it i went on my way after a quick hello...on returning i said another HELLO..and made a comment about how hot he must be....still no response...thats ok probably a people hater...i went and parked my trolley..on returning,a lady had slid in the passenger seat..both were doing sign language!!!!

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