Thorndon, Wellington

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63 days ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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55 days ago

Alternative Photography Processes Workshop

Cheryl Corrado from Inverlochy Art School

Spend a morning in the dark room discovering traditional photographic processes with Brian and Jane from Brass and Glass Photographic Alchemy!

In this introductory workshop you will see the magic of silver and light combining to create a 19th century tintype. Beginning with a short presentation … View more
Spend a morning in the dark room discovering traditional photographic processes with Brian and Jane from Brass and Glass Photographic Alchemy!

In this introductory workshop you will see the magic of silver and light combining to create a 19th century tintype. Beginning with a short presentation into the process, you will then have the opportunity to craft your own portrait tintype. With care, your priceless heirloom photograph will last for decades without fading or changing colour.

Workshop cost is $155 with with all materials provided.

Please note: Wheelchair access into Inverlochy Art School is minimal. Please get in touch with us at inverlochyartschool@gmail.com for more information.

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56 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
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56 days ago

Garage sale: Pottery, books and tools etc

Paul from Wadestown

After 50 years, Wadestown potter Paul Wotherspoon is moving on (to Aro Valley). So one last pottery sale of what’s left, as well as hundreds of book, records and tools.
Garage sale 119a Cecil Rd
Saturday and Sunday July 20/21 from 9am.

Negotiable

56 days ago

FREE Ottoman

Shari from Crofton Downs

Ottoman is 380mm by 380mm
It's been very poorly recovered by a NON-DIY person. Underneath the recover is a little worn faux suede.
Contact-less pickup from Crofton Downs.

Free

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56 days ago

FREE Wine Rack

Shari from Crofton Downs

Wine Rack is 500mm tall.
Pickup from Crofton Downs.

Free

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57 days ago

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View more
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
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58 days ago

Fun house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar that’s choc-filled with festive activities and finished in your favourite Resene testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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59 days ago

Volunteer Home Tutor role - Wellington

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

Do you have 1-2 hours a week to help a migrant or former refugee? English Language Partners New Zealand needs volunteer home tutors to teach English to new Kiwis in the Wellington area. When you volunteer to tutor someone with a migrant or refugee background in English, you give them the world. … View moreDo you have 1-2 hours a week to help a migrant or former refugee? English Language Partners New Zealand needs volunteer home tutors to teach English to new Kiwis in the Wellington area. When you volunteer to tutor someone with a migrant or refugee background in English, you give them the world. Your support will help them gain the skills and confidence they need to settle successfully in Aotearoa New Zealand.

As a volunteer tutor, you will learn about different cultures, broaden your horizons, and make meaningful connections with people you might not otherwise have met. As much as you teach your learner, you will learn and be inspired too. A long term commitment is required as comprehensive training is provided. The next Home Tutor Training is scheduled for: 15-17 August 2024.

For more information, and to register your interest, please visit our website at:
tinyurl.com...

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59 days ago

Gardens and section clearing

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

We are 1/3 of the way through winter and the gardens are full if weeds and broken trees?
Don"t the time and capacity ? Then let me do it for you!
Call or text 0272430951 ian
Natures choice Gardening

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59 days ago

Learn self-defence through Hapkido Family Martial Arts

Peter from Karori

Hapkido Martial Arts classes for Juniors (years 4-8) and Senior 13+ – teaches self-defence, confidence and fitness.

We provide a safe environment to learn Hapkido martial art. You will learn how to defend yourself, gain confidence to walk away from trouble and how to handle yourself if you … View more
Hapkido Martial Arts classes for Juniors (years 4-8) and Senior 13+ – teaches self-defence, confidence and fitness.

We provide a safe environment to learn Hapkido martial art. You will learn how to defend yourself, gain confidence to walk away from trouble and how to handle yourself if you can’t.

We run three Senior classes a week: Monday and Thursday 6-7.30pm and Saturday 10-11.30am. And for Juniors, Saturday 10-11am.
We are at Club K, 65 Salamanca Road, Kelburn. There is adequate free parking available.

Each class includes males and females, and beginners through to black belts.

Find us at www.wellingtonhapkido.com... to find out in greater detail what we do and how to join. Or just come, or ring Peter 021 431 561

61 days ago

Only you can decide...

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point where it worries you a bit, you may be interested in knowing something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA programme of recovery from alcoholism.

AA New Zealand hosts in excess of 500 meeting groups … View more
If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point where it worries you a bit, you may be interested in knowing something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA programme of recovery from alcoholism.

AA New Zealand hosts in excess of 500 meeting groups 7 days a week, 365 days of the year across the country. Visit aa.org.nz or phone 0800 229 6757

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
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61 days ago

Triple Tour Weekend | September

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

Join us for a weekend of magical, mysterious and murderous tours.
We are offering three of our most intriguing tours all on the same weekend - do one or do all three!

Evening Tour | Friday 6th September 8:00pm
Hangman's Noose | Sunday 8th September 10:30am
Murder & Mayhem | Sunday … View more
Join us for a weekend of magical, mysterious and murderous tours.
We are offering three of our most intriguing tours all on the same weekend - do one or do all three!

Evening Tour | Friday 6th September 8:00pm
Hangman's Noose | Sunday 8th September 10:30am
Murder & Mayhem | Sunday 8th September 1:00pm

Each tour is $10 per person plus booking fee. Children under 12 years are free.

Full details of each tour and bookings can be made on our booking website Humanitix. Just follow the link below.

events.humanitix.com...

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61 days ago

Volunteer Role - Short term van assistant - Newtown

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

Are you able lift heavy items safely? And are you available these school holidays (8 July - 19 July)? One of our members, St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington, is looking for a couple of people to volunteer as van assistants to support their van driver. This is initially just for two weeks while … View moreAre you able lift heavy items safely? And are you available these school holidays (8 July - 19 July)? One of our members, St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington, is looking for a couple of people to volunteer as van assistants to support their van driver. This is initially just for two weeks while the regular volunteers are on leave.

For more information, and to register your interest, please visit our website at:
tinyurl.com...

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62 days ago

Win a brand-new home!

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this coastal property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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