Thorndon, Wellington

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397 days ago

Open Saturday - costumes for Halloween!

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

The Northland Toy Library will be open Saturday 28 October 9:30-11:45am in St Annes Church Hall (Cnr Randwick and Northland Rd).

We have lots of costumes if you are looking for something for Halloween.

Also lots of outdoor equipment (including toy cars, bikes, scooters) as well as Lego, … View more
The Northland Toy Library will be open Saturday 28 October 9:30-11:45am in St Annes Church Hall (Cnr Randwick and Northland Rd).

We have lots of costumes if you are looking for something for Halloween.

Also lots of outdoor equipment (including toy cars, bikes, scooters) as well as Lego, Duplo, board games, Brain Box kits, jigsaw puzzles, marble runs, baby toys, role play equipment and lots lots more!

397 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter The Post

A first for Friday Feathered Friend - a pic of redpolls in Upper Hutt -courtesy of Rosa Marie.
"The great thing about going back to a favourite place is that you are always guaranteed to see something a bit different every time. I couldn't get enough of the redpolls that I happened to … View more
A first for Friday Feathered Friend - a pic of redpolls in Upper Hutt -courtesy of Rosa Marie.
"The great thing about going back to a favourite place is that you are always guaranteed to see something a bit different every time. I couldn't get enough of the redpolls that I happened to spot bathing at the water's edge near the playground. It was magical!
Unfortunately the ducklings had gone from at least about 30 to none at all yesterday so I think that the kāhu would have been working his way through them.
Plenty of yellowhammers and rosellas to be seen too! I loved seeing the Australian shovellers up at the Bridge by the Hobbit sign."

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397 days ago

Time to PLAY PrizeMe!

The Team from NZ Compare

PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
1. Play every day to get an entry (Now - 17 Nov, 2023)
2. Want to double your chances to WIN? Set … View more
PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
1. Play every day to get an entry (Now - 17 Nov, 2023)
2. Want to double your chances to WIN? Set a Price Alert!
3. Winners will be drawn weekly! 

*A Price Alert will let you know when an item has reached the right price for buying! Perfect for keeping an eye on Black Friday deals.

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398 days ago

Shelve it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Maximise that awkward corner or otherwise inaccessible space with sleek fitted shelves painted in Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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398 days ago

WATER OUTAGE - WARING TAYLOR STREET

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Kia ora Wellington,


Our crews have responded to a burst pipe on Waring Taylor St in the CBD.

The affected area is Waring Taylor Street from Lambton Quay to Featherston Street, as shown in the map below.

They're working hard to fix the issue as soon as they can.

From … View more
Kia ora Wellington,


Our crews have responded to a burst pipe on Waring Taylor St in the CBD.

The affected area is Waring Taylor Street from Lambton Quay to Featherston Street, as shown in the map below.

They're working hard to fix the issue as soon as they can.

From approximately 6:15pm tonight, water will have to be turned off to the affected area. We expect the outage to last until late evening.

Please check Wellington Water on Facebook for updates.

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Want to receive automatic notifications of incidents in your area?

Text ‘HELLO’ to 8090 to register for text updates, or see www.wellingtonwater.co.nz... for emails.

398 days ago

HP Laser Jet Printer

Peter from Khandallah

FREE
HP LaserJet Printer 1022 with brand new toner just fitted. Excess to requirement.

Free

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402 days ago

Poll: Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

National MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been … View moreNational MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been buying?

Type NFP if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?
  • 19.9% Yes, I use them a lot
    19.9% Complete
  • 47.9% No, I don't look at them
    47.9% Complete
  • 31.1% Occasionally they are helpful
    31.1% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
2096 votes
399 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

I had to surrender

“As far back as I can remember, I was fascinated by food.” This is what I heard the young woman who carried this message of recovery to me say and I just knew that she knew. I knew that she understood that as much as I wanted to control my eating so I wouldn’t put on any… View more
I had to surrender

“As far back as I can remember, I was fascinated by food.” This is what I heard the young woman who carried this message of recovery to me say and I just knew that she knew. I knew that she understood that as much as I wanted to control my eating so I wouldn’t put on any more weight, I just couldn’t.

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400 days ago

‘Absolutely fabulous’ recognition from Aged Advisor

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by … View more
Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by agedadvisor.co.nz are based on almost 11,300 reviews and ratings for more than 890 facilities. Over 1600 of those in-depth reviews went towards this year’s awards.

Ryman took home the top prize in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. As a finalist this year Aged Advisor voters recognise Ryman’s continued growth and efforts within the aged care sector.

Click to read more.

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400 days ago

Māori/Pacific - Scholarships to finish high school overseas

Lucy Telfar Barnard from UWC Aotearoa New Zealand

Do you know a Māori/Pacific* student in Year 11/12 eager to expand their horizons?

Would they like to study the International Baccalaureate with change-making youth from around the world, at an international boarding school in one of 18 locations across the world?

Applications are now open… View more
Do you know a Māori/Pacific* student in Year 11/12 eager to expand their horizons?

Would they like to study the International Baccalaureate with change-making youth from around the world, at an international boarding school in one of 18 locations across the world?

Applications are now open for UWC Aotearoa New Zealand 2024 scholarships and places.

Full and part scholarships are available (needs-assessed), as well as unfunded places.

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens ordinarily resident in New Zealand, who will be aged 16 or 17 on 1 August 2023, completing NCEA Level 1 or higher (or equivalent) by the end of 2023.

Applicants should be academically strong, emotionally resilient, physically active, and involved in their school or local community.

Application forms and more information are available at www.nz.uwc.org... . We welcome stage 1 of applications now - full applications close on Friday 26 January 2024.

*Two of our scholarships this year are tagged for Māori or Pacific candidates, and could be full scholarships if financial need is established. Other scholarships are also available open to any candidate.

---UWC makes education a force to unite peoples, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future---

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401 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter The Post

Another lovely picture by Andrew Gorrie. This one from Zealandia.

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400 days ago

Silicon baking templates

Corinne from Ngaio

Silicon baking JUNGLE ANIMAL and Silicon baking alphabet

Both only used once each

$10 each or both $18

Price: $10

400 days ago

**New** Intex floatable pool boat

Corinne from Ngaio

Floatable fish for kiddos
Never opened or used.
Get a deal for summer ... I have a feeling it is going to be a scorcher.

Price: $10

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400 days ago

**New** Belkin Soundform Flow Noise Canceling Earbuds - Black

Corinne from Ngaio

New still unopened

Perfect for Christmas

Cut the noise, hear your surroundings

Active Noise Cancellation technology features a feedforward ANC mic that intelligently filters outside noise.

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New still unopened

Perfect for Christmas

Cut the noise, hear your surroundings

Active Noise Cancellation technology features a feedforward ANC mic that intelligently filters outside noise.

Tap to switch on the convenient Hear-Thru mode to stay alert to your surroundings.

Dynamic drivers, dynamic sound

Let high-quality sound flow with neodymium-magnet-equipped 12mm dual-layer dynamic drivers that deliver powerfully vivid audio quality with impactful bass.

Crystal clear call quality

Dual beamforming technology ensures you can clearly hear and be heard on calls as if you're in the same room.

All-day battery life

Up to 31 hours of battery life — 7 hours of playtime per charge for the earbuds, plus another 24 hours of battery in the wireless charging case mean you can talk, listen, and stream uninterrupted.

Convenient wireless charging

Wireless charging case offers convenient wire-free charging on any Qi-capable charging pad.

Fast recharging

Get 60 minutes of playtime with just 10 minutes of USB-C charging. The full charge with 31 hours of playtime takes only 2 hours.

Sweat and water resistant

Keep listening through light rain and challenging workouts. IPX5-rated materials in each earbud have you covered.

Reliable connection

Bluetooth 5.2 technology is compatible with smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and connection is quick and easy within a 30 ft./10m range.

Easy touch control

Each wireless Bluetooth earbud responds to touch for wire-free, button-free audio control for phone calls, and to skip or pause songs.

Price: $110

400 days ago

Graham Norton x2 fiction books BRAND NEW

Corinne from Ngaio

BRAND NEW I accidentally doubled up.

$15 each or both for $25

Price: $15

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