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Finish your week with live classical music at Inverlochy Art School!
This Sunday, we are proud to present Wellington Wind Qunitet, Spitfires.
Spitfire play accessible classical music, and their performance at Inverlochy will give the opportunity to get up-close and to performers in the cosy … View moreFinish your week with live classical music at Inverlochy Art School!
This Sunday, we are proud to present Wellington Wind Qunitet, Spitfires.
Spitfire play accessible classical music, and their performance at Inverlochy will give the opportunity to get up-close and to performers in the cosy environment of our beautiful historical house.
Sunday 30 June, 5-6 pm, tickets $10 and for sale at our website or on the door.
Get ready for the fantastic opening of the Festival of Christmas in Greytown Village this Saturday 29 June! Main Street will be closed off, so you can roam through the village and enjoy live music, entertainment, street performers and Night Markets. Once darkness falls, see the magical lights being… View moreGet ready for the fantastic opening of the Festival of Christmas in Greytown Village this Saturday 29 June! Main Street will be closed off, so you can roam through the village and enjoy live music, entertainment, street performers and Night Markets. Once darkness falls, see the magical lights being switched on for the first time, along with an explosive fireworks display.
Check out the full timetable below and get ready for FUN! The festival, NZ's happiest, runs all of July and is packed with free fun. Grab a hat and a scarf and check it out.
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Saturday June 29 at 7 pm
An evening of Celtic Dancing at Ngaio Union Church (cnr Kenya St and Crofton Rd). Entry free. Family friendly and no alcohol but cold drinks provided. All dances are taught and called. No previous experience is necessary. Please bring a small plate to share for supper. … View moreSaturday June 29 at 7 pm
An evening of Celtic Dancing at Ngaio Union Church (cnr Kenya St and Crofton Rd). Entry free. Family friendly and no alcohol but cold drinks provided. All dances are taught and called. No previous experience is necessary. Please bring a small plate to share for supper. Koha is invited for Ngaio Community Assistance Fund)
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And… View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Drum roll please ... our tours for July are:
Treasures From the Gully | Sunday 7 July 10:30am
Tour through a very atmospheric part of the cemetery, with an eclectic mix of stories on an artist, photographer, hat manufacturer, prison reformer and many more! Come and enjoy the beauty of one… View moreDrum roll please ... our tours for July are:
Treasures From the Gully | Sunday 7 July 10:30am
Tour through a very atmospheric part of the cemetery, with an eclectic mix of stories on an artist, photographer, hat manufacturer, prison reformer and many more! Come and enjoy the beauty of one of the most mystical places in the Cemetery with entertaining stories along the way.
Evening Tour | Friday 12 July 8:00pm
Would you like to join us and explore the beauty of Karori Cemetery in the evening?
This tour is for anyone who would like to see the Cemetery through a different lens, as the landscape settles in from dusk to darkness. On this walk you'll be accompanied by two guides who will take you on a wander through some of the most magical parts of the cemetery, with a story or two of early Wellingtonians along the route.
Tours cost $10 per person + booking fee.
To book your spot, please visit our ticketing website:
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Wellington International Airport and Airways New Zealand have been receiving genuine messages of suffering, from community members with existing health and wellbeing concerns, since the flight path changed 18 months ago. The Airport’s latest noise report shows that, according to WHO research, … View moreWellington International Airport and Airways New Zealand have been receiving genuine messages of suffering, from community members with existing health and wellbeing concerns, since the flight path changed 18 months ago. The Airport’s latest noise report shows that, according to WHO research, one-fifth of our neighbours could be suffering levels associated with adverse health effects.
This is one of many issues, including legal, public health and safety concerns (involving Civil Aviation Authority of NZ, and Wellington City Council as a shareholder).
Plane Sense is fundraising to commence a judicial review. Have questions? Find out more and support us today - planesensewellington.com/faqs
Interactive Drawing Facilitator, Lara Phillips, is joining us this school holidays to run a special Drawing for Wellness workshop for teens!
This workshop’s theme is ‘Listening to self’. Helping teens to listen to their own voice to support themselves.
Tuesday 16 July, 11 am - 12:30 … View moreInteractive Drawing Facilitator, Lara Phillips, is joining us this school holidays to run a special Drawing for Wellness workshop for teens!
This workshop’s theme is ‘Listening to self’. Helping teens to listen to their own voice to support themselves.
Tuesday 16 July, 11 am - 12:30 pm.
Book at inverlochy.org.nz
Interactive Drawing Facilitator, Lara Phillips, is joining us this school holidays to run a special Drawing for Wellness workshop for teens!
This workshop’s theme is ‘Listening to self’. Helping teens to listen to their own voice to support themselves.
Tuesday 16 July, 11 am - 12:30 … View moreInteractive Drawing Facilitator, Lara Phillips, is joining us this school holidays to run a special Drawing for Wellness workshop for teens!
This workshop’s theme is ‘Listening to self’. Helping teens to listen to their own voice to support themselves.
Tuesday 16 July, 11 am - 12:30 pm.
Book at inverlochy.org.nz
With 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.
For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with … View moreWith 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.
For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with Trees for Survival Charitable Trust to achieve this goal.
Click read more for the full story.
It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.
Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.
Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all … View moreIt's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.
Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.
Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all appreciate them for the great work that they do!
Don't quit before the miracle happens
I didn't know I had a problem with food, not at first. I was an active child and not yet overweight, but not as petite as my family so I had a perception that I was fat. I was always hungry and there never seemed to be enough food. I had an … View moreDon't quit before the miracle happens
I didn't know I had a problem with food, not at first. I was an active child and not yet overweight, but not as petite as my family so I had a perception that I was fat. I was always hungry and there never seemed to be enough food. I had an obsession but didn’t know it yet.
When I was thirteen, I worked in a restaurant and all of the sudden food was so accessible and I couldn't stop eating.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of 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 … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of 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 property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!
Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko hosted the Mahi Aroha Awards 2024 on Thursday 20th June celebrating volunteers in the Wellington Region. The Mahi Aroha Awards are an opportunity honour the collective energies and mana of volunteers and the contributions they make to our communities.
There … View moreVolunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko hosted the Mahi Aroha Awards 2024 on Thursday 20th June celebrating volunteers in the Wellington Region. The Mahi Aroha Awards are an opportunity honour the collective energies and mana of volunteers and the contributions they make to our communities.
There were over 80 outstanding nominations this year for three award categories presented by the Honourable Louise Upston, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector.
Congratulations to the 2024 Mahi Aroha Award recipients:
⭐ Mitre10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Winner – Juliet Clare from Lower Hutt Foodbank.
⭐ Mitre10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Runner up – Tui Davies from Youthline Wellington.
⭐ Volunteer of the Year Highly commended – Corban Plester from Mountain to Sea Wellington.
⭐ Volunteer of the Year Highly commended – Harita Gandhi from National Council of Women NZ and Wellington Indian Association.
⭐ LEAD Team Governance Winner – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa / Tu mate Tuatea, me te mate Pōuri o Aotearoa.
⭐ LEAD Team Governance Runner up – Vogelmorn Community Group.
⭐ Employee Volunteer Community Team Winner – Salesforce and House of Science (Wellington Branch).
⭐ Employee Volunteer Team Runner up – Spencers and Kaibosh.
The awards were supported by Mitre 10 MEGA Wellington and LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance & Leadership.
Gail Marshall, Volunteer of the Year 2023, spoke about co-founding the Community Comms Collective and the impact of their mahi supporting the community sector.
The Kapa Haka group from Karori Normal School gave a wonderful performance which the guests thoroughly enjoyed.
The Hon Louise Upston Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector was a speaker and presented the awards:
“As we look to the future, I want to confirm this Government’s commitment to seeking ways to enable communities to thrive and be at the forefront of their own successes. This will best happen when community, government and business work together for aligned outcomes that strengthen our society.
Your dedication to your communities is inspiring, and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Whether it's organising events, implementing projects, or advocating for change, your tireless contributions make a real difference in the lives of those around you.”
Pictured: Volunteer of the year Winner Juliet Clare from Lower Hutt Food Bank with Jeremy Prentice Mitre10 MEGA and Honourable Louise Upston Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector
Photo Credit – Broadmedia www.broadmedia.co.nz...
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