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If you use the exercise track at Carrington Park, please bear with us over the next month. We'll be coning off discrete sections of the path - starting at the childrens playground, and ending at the changing sheds.
Thanks for your patience as we execute this amazing community-led … View moreIf you use the exercise track at Carrington Park, please bear with us over the next month. We'll be coning off discrete sections of the path - starting at the childrens playground, and ending at the changing sheds.
Thanks for your patience as we execute this amazing community-led initiative. Thanks to sponsors #Resene #WaiArt #CDC #Visual Industrie #ITM
Time to start polishing up your hopscotch skills!
And join us on the afternoon of Sunday 2nd March as we launch The Pollinator Project, the Fairy Door Walk Project, and bring you loads of cool things to see and do on the day. More on that later.
Are you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in … View moreAre you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability by helping them improve their swimming skills.
✅ Gym Buddy (ID# 8467) - As a gym buddy, you will be responsible for ensuring that the individual feels comfortable, motivated, and encouraged to achieve their fitness goals.
✅ Walking Companions (ID# 8459) - Age Concern Wellington Region Trust are committed to promoting the rights, wellbeing and quality of life for older people by providing a good listening ear.
✅ Unit Team Leader (ID# 8607) - Unlock your leadership skills and join our passionate and supportive team in a well-established, long-standing organisation of inspiring girls and young women.
Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
… View moreOur daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩
Black Cooler Master PC case - has 2 glass sides (leading on the case in 1st photo). Comes with pre-installed fans - 3 in front and 1 in rear. Not now being used as too small for what we want to put in it. Glass sides still have the "shrink wrap" on them. Just want it gone from the … View moreBlack Cooler Master PC case - has 2 glass sides (leading on the case in 1st photo). Comes with pre-installed fans - 3 in front and 1 in rear. Not now being used as too small for what we want to put in it. Glass sides still have the "shrink wrap" on them. Just want it gone from the garage so not tripping over it!
As it says on the box - didn't unpack it. Hasn't been used for several years. Moved house in box over 16 months ago and never unpacked. Time for it to find a new home (and NOT take up space in the garage!).
? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.
*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.
We're partnering with Kin Talent to find our next General Manager to drive our mission to connect and build the capacity and capability of the community and voluntary sector. You'll find the role advertised on Kin and Seek.
If you know dynamic leaders who understand the heart of … View moreWe're partnering with Kin Talent to find our next General Manager to drive our mission to connect and build the capacity and capability of the community and voluntary sector. You'll find the role advertised on Kin and Seek.
If you know dynamic leaders who understand the heart of community service and might be interested in guiding Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko forward, please share the listing with them.
Lack of good sleep, sub-par toileting experiences and difficulty in making meals. Do you consider camping as a top holiday experience?
For a bit of fun, let us know your thoughts and stories.
Mens label shirts, all in near new condition only $10 each.
YD size 2XS x 3
Quicksilver size 16
Levi's size M
Grab yourself a bargain
Pickup up in Greytown
Hi neighbours!
At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, every story, and every cheer like never before.
This summer, don’t just be present - be at the heart of the fun.
*Sonova proprietary research (2024), visit hearmore.co.nz to learn more.
Tigerlillies are easy to grow and come up every year with these wonderful orange marked black blooms.
Lillies are stand alone stars and look good at the back of a flower border or anywhere where they can show off.
Selling for $5.00 each or these last two for $9.00.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
… View moreTigerlillies are easy to grow and come up every year with these wonderful orange marked black blooms.
Lillies are stand alone stars and look good at the back of a flower border or anywhere where they can show off.
Selling for $5.00 each or these last two for $9.00.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking
Brain injuries occur every 15 minutes in New Zealand – more frequently than cancer diagnoses.
Brain Injury New Zealand provides advocacy, education, and support to people affected by brain injury and their whānau. BINZ is looking for a volunteer fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for … View moreBrain injuries occur every 15 minutes in New Zealand – more frequently than cancer diagnoses.
Brain Injury New Zealand provides advocacy, education, and support to people affected by brain injury and their whānau. BINZ is looking for a volunteer fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for their cause. You can register your interest by searching the role ID number on our website.
Last lot of blue Muscari, spring bulbs that are the first to flower with their grape like deep blue purple flowers.
Once in the ground they will come away quickly now.'
The bulbs are pictured in an icecream container ( not full)
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Thanks for looking.
We know that things come back around, look at vinyl records!
Do you still use any old-school technology (like landlines or VHS tapes) at home?
Let us know in the comments.
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