Te Aro, Wellington

1716 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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1716 days ago

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1717 days ago

Fresh Lychee & Mongosteen

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear neighbours,
Have you tasted fresh Lychee? Lychee to Cantonese is just like Cherry to Kiwi. Now we're selling fresh Austraian lychee in store. One word, DELICIOUS !
How about mangosteen? It seems not so popular here, but it's valueable and rare. Another fruit you must taste.
We also … View more
Dear neighbours,
Have you tasted fresh Lychee? Lychee to Cantonese is just like Cherry to Kiwi. Now we're selling fresh Austraian lychee in store. One word, DELICIOUS !
How about mangosteen? It seems not so popular here, but it's valueable and rare. Another fruit you must taste.
We also offer other sorts of imported fruit. Please come and check them.

Negotiable

1717 days ago

Taonga pūoro workshop — Make your own Māori wind instrument

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Friday, 24 January, 2020
Time:
10.00 – 10.20 Pūkana whanau tour; 10.30 – 12.00 Taonga Pūoro workshop

Cost:
Free event. Booking required

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Date: Friday, 24 January, 2020
Time:
10.00 – 10.20 Pūkana whanau tour; 10.30 – 12.00 Taonga Pūoro workshop

Cost:
Free event. Booking required

Location:
Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

Contact Details:
bookings@hetohu.nz

Book the tamariki in for a family-friendly workshop celebrating and embracing moments in Māori performance.

The day will start with a tour of the exhibition ‘Pūkana: moments in Maori performance’ at 10am. An incredible opportunity to see an exhibition celebrating Māori performance and performers across time and genres.

Performer, composer and curator Ariana Tikao will then demonstrate Māori wind instruments and make them sing, while Sam Palmer teaches you how to create your own Māori wind instrument for you to decorate, play with and take home.

The duration of the tour is 20 minutes and all ages are welcome with a supervising adult.
Spaces are limited is so email your details to bookings@hetohu.nz.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Image: Ariana performing taonga pūoro

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1718 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors’ Escape - 2 DAYS TO GO!

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Our friends at NZ House & Garden are giving away tickets to their popular House Tours this season. Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Visit www.editorsescape.co.nz... for more information and to secure your spot today.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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1718 days ago

Computer printer for sale

David from Roseneath

HP Photosmart C4480 computer printer for sale.
Goes OK. Need black ink. Has some coloured ink left.
Selling as upgraded to Wireless model.

Price: $10

1718 days ago

New Beginnings - this Tuesday in Newtown!

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

Remember, it's Newtown Toastmasters' first meeting for 2020 this Tuesday (14 Jan). New day, new venue - but the same opportunities for you to grow as a communicator and leader!

See you this Tuesday, 7.30-9.30pm, at Trinity Union Church, 14 Hall Ave (off Hall St) Newtown :)

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1719 days ago

Cute little bag

Giulia from Newtown

Over the shoulder purse/bag from the brand Pendleton I bought in Canada. The outside is made of wool.
Used once.
Pick up from Island Bay or CBD depending on the day. Can also post but you'll have to cover mail fee.
Cheers

Price: $30

1719 days ago

Black ripped jeans

Giulia from Newtown

Black ripped jeans 7/8, size EUR 38/USA 6/AUS 10.
Suuuuuper stretchy, I'm a EUR 42 and they fit me great.
Pick up from Island Bay or CBD depending on the day. Can also post but you'll have to cover mail fee.
Cheers!

Price: $20

1719 days ago

Zine Fest crop top

Giulia from Newtown

From the 2019 Wellington Zine Fest. Originally an AS Colours t-shirt size S, I cropped it and cut the neck larger.
Pick up from Island Bay or CBD depending on the day. Can also post but you'll have to cover mail fee.
Cheers!

Price: $5

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1719 days ago

Roots track pants - NEW

Giulia from Newtown

NEW - NEVER WORN
Super comfy and snug lounge/track pants from Roots Canada (sustainable brand!). Originally $82 Canadian. These are built to last for life!
Really warm and cosy. Beautiful forest green colour.
Cuffed ankles, adjustable strap at the waist. They have pockets too.
80% cotton 20% … View more
NEW - NEVER WORN
Super comfy and snug lounge/track pants from Roots Canada (sustainable brand!). Originally $82 Canadian. These are built to last for life!
Really warm and cosy. Beautiful forest green colour.
Cuffed ankles, adjustable strap at the waist. They have pockets too.
80% cotton 20% polyester.
Size XS but I'm a medium and they fit me.
Pick up from Island Bay or CBD depending on the day. Can also post but you'll have to cover mail fee.
Cheers!

Price: $50

1719 days ago

Jean shorts

Giulia from Newtown

Jean short from the brand Teen Time. I've had these for yeeears and they are a bit worn out but still wearable! Not sure about the size but I'm a medium/EUR 42/UK 12.
Pick up from Island Bay or CBD depending on the day. Can also post but you'll have to cover mail fee.
Cheers!

Price: $5

1719 days ago

Jean shorts

Giulia from Newtown

Jean short from the brand Teen Time. I've had these for yeeears and they are a bit worn out but still wearable! Not sure about the size but I'm a medium/EUR 42/UK 12.
Pick up from Island Bay or CBD depending on the day. Can also post but you'll have to cover mail fee.
Cheers!

Price: $5

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