Wellington Central, Wellington

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1499 days ago

Flood mapping

The Team from Wellington Water

We are preparing flood risk maps to help us be better prepared for flooding after heavy rainfall. To finalise these maps, we'd like to hear your experiences, and observations of flooding in your area.

We're holding a series of drop in sessions so we can hear your experiences.
Our first … View more
We are preparing flood risk maps to help us be better prepared for flooding after heavy rainfall. To finalise these maps, we'd like to hear your experiences, and observations of flooding in your area.

We're holding a series of drop in sessions so we can hear your experiences.
Our first two open to all meetings are:

Wednesday 28 October
⏰ 6pm - 8pm
📍 Massey University, Entry A

Saturday 31 October
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Massey University, Entry A

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1499 days ago

KCA Update - 2 New Board Members

Phil Davies from Kiwi Community Assistance (KCA)

Our charity has been operating throughout all levels of Covid-19 and have been super busy!

Our volunteers are feeling a bit frazzled as we have already surpassed the volumes of food collected in the previous financial year within 6.5 months of this financial year.

We are pleased to announce we … View more
Our charity has been operating throughout all levels of Covid-19 and have been super busy!

Our volunteers are feeling a bit frazzled as we have already surpassed the volumes of food collected in the previous financial year within 6.5 months of this financial year.

We are pleased to announce we have 2 new board members join our governance team.

I would like to introduce you to John and Victoria.

John is from Countdown and runs Countdown Johnsonville. We first worked with John when he ran Countdown Tawa over 5 years ago. He brings a wealth of knowledge from the food industry.

Victoria is from Foodstuffs North Island. Victoria and her husband John own New World Porirua. Victoria and John have been assisting KCA for the past 17 months. Victoria brings HR and health and safety experience with her.

We hope to have some exciting fundraising events in 2021 once recharge our batteries and get through this very interesting year.

Due to the housing crisis we are not collecting furniture and whiteware but are still accepting kids reading books, shoes, clothing, microwaves all in clean used good condition. It would be appreciated if items donated are still fit for purpose as they are passed on for free to clients working with our 74 partner agencies.

If you require food assistance, please go to your nearest foodbanks. KCA is a distribution hub to other agencies and groups. We don't work directly with the end recipients.

1499 days ago

SENIOR REGIONAL GAMES 2020

Corinne Morris from

Come along to the Senior Regional Games, FREE and open to anyone and everyone! Tuesday 3rd November 10am - 2pm, bring your friends, wear comfortable clothes to move around in, and shoes that are sturdy with a good grippy sole.

What to expect:
Warm-up session taken by Club Active Gym Wellington
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Come along to the Senior Regional Games, FREE and open to anyone and everyone! Tuesday 3rd November 10am - 2pm, bring your friends, wear comfortable clothes to move around in, and shoes that are sturdy with a good grippy sole.

What to expect:
Warm-up session taken by Club Active Gym Wellington
Pickleball run by ASBSC Pickleball
Table tennis run by Table Tennis Wellington
Badminton run by Badminton Wellington Centre
Walking netball run by Netball Wellington Centre
Walking basketball run by Wellington Basketball Association
Indoor bowls run by Mornington Bowling Club
Dancing by Harbour City Rock N Roll Club

We hope to see you there! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.nz...

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1499 days ago

Voodoo Lily creates a rotten smell

Reporter Community News

Have you smelt something rotten in the air lately? It might because the Amorphophallus Konjac is blooming and the stench is real!
Wellington Gardens have received complaints of blocked loos and dead animals, which confirm that the Voodoo Lily has reached its full smelly potential.
If you're … View more
Have you smelt something rotten in the air lately? It might because the Amorphophallus Konjac is blooming and the stench is real!
Wellington Gardens have received complaints of blocked loos and dead animals, which confirm that the Voodoo Lily has reached its full smelly potential.
If you're keen for a smell of good cheese or rotten meat, pop into the Begonia House during open hours for a sniff.
It won't last long, as the plant stops smelling after a day or two!

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1499 days ago

Sick of snoring? Sleep better with Snorex

Snorex

Whether it's you or a partner, snoring isn't just an annoying noise. It impacts the health of the snorer, as well as the sleep quality of those around them.

Caused by the tissues of the throat relaxing and narrowing during sleep - snoring is a sign that a reduced amount of air is … View more
Whether it's you or a partner, snoring isn't just an annoying noise. It impacts the health of the snorer, as well as the sleep quality of those around them.

Caused by the tissues of the throat relaxing and narrowing during sleep - snoring is a sign that a reduced amount of air is breathed in during sleep.

Snorex is a custom made device that holds the jaw forward, opening up the airway and stopping snoring. Made in Stokes Valley for 25 years, each Snorex is custom fitted for comfort and efficacy.

For more information, or to book an appointment, check out our website or call 0800 766 739.
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1499 days ago

A world full of opportunities

Queen Margaret College

Stepping into QMC Junior School marks the start of a learning adventure that equips students for their future. QMC is an IB World School, and proud to offer unparalleled excellence in research-based teaching, learning and wellbeing programmes.

Our Junior students learn new skills, develop … View more
Stepping into QMC Junior School marks the start of a learning adventure that equips students for their future. QMC is an IB World School, and proud to offer unparalleled excellence in research-based teaching, learning and wellbeing programmes.

Our Junior students learn new skills, develop confidence, aim for excellence, take risks, challenge and explore the world around them.

Every child enjoys access to a wide range of exhilarating cultural and sporting opportunities in a progressive, cosmopolitan, safe environment. We value diversity, and inclusivity – and are the school of choice for families from 54 countries worldwide.

Join us for Open Day, Years 4-6 to find out more and discover the difference a QM education will make to your child’s future.

Discover Years 4,5 and 6
Junior School Open Day
Wednesday 28 October
• 9am - 10.20am
• 5pm - 6.20pm

Places are limited. Book to avoid disappointment.
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1501 days ago

Monday Sport Blast From The Past

Reporter Community News

Trish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in … View more
Trish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in softball, playing for New Zealand and helping her club and Hutt Valley win numerous titles.
League was however her first love and in 2000 Hina was named MVP at the first women’s World Cup, where New Zealand beat Great Britain 26-4.
She was prominent in the Kiwi Ferns retaining the World Cup in 2005 and 2008.
In the 2008 defence, Hina was named MVP for a second time. In the final, New Zealand thrashed Australia 34-0, with Hina scoring two tries and kicking three conversions.
In 2010, she achieved arguably her greatest achievement by being selected to play for the Black Ferns at the World Cup.
She became the first female to win rugby and league World Cups.
Towards the end of her career, Hina was diagnosed with kidney disease and she was unable to fulfill her dream of playing Sevens at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
In 2015, she was inducted as a Hutt Valley Sports Awards legend.

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1500 days ago

👻🎃Toy Tuesday - Halloween Costumes! 🎃👻

The Team from Wadestown Toy Library

Come check out our great range of Halloween Costumes on Saturday 10-12pm.

See more costumes on our new website here: wadestowntoylibrary.mibase.co.nz... Select 'Dress Up' from the toy category.

If you're not a member, it's a great time to join and borrow some costumes and … View more
Come check out our great range of Halloween Costumes on Saturday 10-12pm.

See more costumes on our new website here: wadestowntoylibrary.mibase.co.nz... Select 'Dress Up' from the toy category.

If you're not a member, it's a great time to join and borrow some costumes and then some big toys over summer!

We are also open for Trick or Treaters on Halloween - Saturday 31 October 4pm - 6pm. Come get a lolly and have a play with our toys. Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be a member.

1500 days ago

Kids' Lit at Marsden

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Kids' Lit woohoo! Marsden hosted the KidsLit Quiz last week welcoming a total of 44 teams from schools around Wellington. What a proud moment when one of our two teams was announced as 2nd place winners, one point behind Wellesley! Huge congratulations to Olive, Holly, Gloria and reserve … View moreKids' Lit woohoo! Marsden hosted the KidsLit Quiz last week welcoming a total of 44 teams from schools around Wellington. What a proud moment when one of our two teams was announced as 2nd place winners, one point behind Wellesley! Huge congratulations to Olive, Holly, Gloria and reserve Valerie (filling in for Bay). Our second team of Isabella, Tiantian, Abigail and Manon (Year 6) did a great job too, finishing in the middle of the pack. Thanks to Head of Libraries and Information Centre, Karen Richards for masterminding the logistics. Quiz master Wayne Mills pictured with our Kids' Lit teams.

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1500 days ago

Marsden - Inspiring Girls

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

We love hearing what our Old Girls have gone on to do beyond Marsden :)

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1500 days ago

Wellington's Thistle Inn turns 180

Reporter Community News

A history of wharfies, Māori chiefs, and a stable fire - Wellington's Thistle Inn has turned 180.
Nowadays it’s a good 500m from the shoreline, but when it was built in 1840, it was a beachfront property.
In it’s 180 years in business, the pub had seen some famed clientele.
Before the … View more
A history of wharfies, Māori chiefs, and a stable fire - Wellington's Thistle Inn has turned 180.
Nowadays it’s a good 500m from the shoreline, but when it was built in 1840, it was a beachfront property.
In it’s 180 years in business, the pub had seen some famed clientele.
Before the harbour was filled in to reclaim space, Māori chief Te Rauparaha would beach his waka on the shore and stop in for a drink, friends with then-owner William Couper; today’s owners had even verified the tale with iwi.
One of the rooms is named after author Katherine Mansfield, who wrote the inn into one of her stories, “Leves Amores”.

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1504 days ago

Possible Covid-19 case in Wellington

Reporter Community News

A person in Wellington has returned a “weak” suspected Covid-19 test, weeks after completing their isolation.
It is the capital’s first possible case outside the Government’s managed isolation and quarantine facilities in more than a month.
In a statement the Ministry of Health said the … View more
A person in Wellington has returned a “weak” suspected Covid-19 test, weeks after completing their isolation.
It is the capital’s first possible case outside the Government’s managed isolation and quarantine facilities in more than a month.
In a statement the Ministry of Health said the person returned from the United States in September and completed their 14 days in isolation on September 21.
They then became sick after completing the mandatory 14 days isolation while in Wellington this week and sought medical care. The details around the sickness are unknown.
The person returned a “weak” positive test on Thursday, meaning the infection was likely historical, and has since been transferred to a quarantine facility in Wellington.
The Ministry of Health is conducting further testing but testing to date suggest a historical infection is highly likely.

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1501 days ago

White Metal Single Bed

Jean-Baptiste from Northland

About 18 months old. One under-mattress support bar broken, but does not compromise the use of the bed by a child. Dimensions: 95cm x 190cm.

Price: $50

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1504 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.

"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at … View more
This week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.

"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at the time. They had set up their twiggy nest in the crown of a punga tree.
The couple were so intensely private I felt like an atheist that had accidentally stumbled into a church or a mosque - big and bumbling and out of place, but in awe and still having a grotesque fascination for the stain-glass windows. I took my photos and quietly left."

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1501 days ago

Single Mattress

Jean-Baptiste from Northland

Clean single mattress. About 2 years old. Dimensions: 95cm x 190cm.

Price: $50

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