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So you’ve met that special someone who you have a great connection with and have been spending a lot of time with. Even your close friends think this is a match made in heaven and you tend to stay over most nights during the week, so it would make sense for the two of you to take it to the next … View moreSo you’ve met that special someone who you have a great connection with and have been spending a lot of time with. Even your close friends think this is a match made in heaven and you tend to stay over most nights during the week, so it would make sense for the two of you to take it to the next level of your relationship and think about moving in together.
So you’ve met that special someone who you have a great connection with and have been spending a lot of time with. Even your close friends think this is a match made in heaven and you tend to stay over most nights during the week, so it would make sense for the two of you to take it to the next … View moreSo you’ve met that special someone who you have a great connection with and have been spending a lot of time with. Even your close friends think this is a match made in heaven and you tend to stay over most nights during the week, so it would make sense for the two of you to take it to the next level of your relationship and think about moving in together.
Children learn by doing and here's an idea to help with the colours. It's a fun way to sort and to ensure that there is a space to make mistakes and to correct them. Let them see for themselves if something doesn't match up. If you try this and have success, post a comment. I'll… View moreChildren learn by doing and here's an idea to help with the colours. It's a fun way to sort and to ensure that there is a space to make mistakes and to correct them. Let them see for themselves if something doesn't match up. If you try this and have success, post a comment. I'll be interested to see your results. While you are out and about, pointing out the colour of cars, buses, houses and building will reinforce the learning.
An annual AGM held by the Rail Maritime Transport Union will affect off peak train services on Thursday 1 August. During this time some services will be replaced by bus.
Services will be affected between 11:30am and 3pm. Metlink advises customers to check our website, to know when and where their … View moreAn annual AGM held by the Rail Maritime Transport Union will affect off peak train services on Thursday 1 August. During this time some services will be replaced by bus.
Services will be affected between 11:30am and 3pm. Metlink advises customers to check our website, to know when and where their bus replacements will be running from.
For more information on which services are affected please read through our service update.
Learn more by following the link below.
We are urgently in need of a workshop space (with power) where we can build and assemble our floats for the Johnsonville Christmas Parade this year. If anyone knows of a space that we could use for a few weeks, please get in touch asap.
What will we be eating in the future?
Join Dr Mike Joy to find out what needs to change about our eating habits so we can feed our burgeoning population and keep greenhouse gas emissions low.
War Memorial Library, Thursday 1 August, 6:30pm
Dr Mike Joy is a Senior Researcher at the … View moreWhat will we be eating in the future?
Join Dr Mike Joy to find out what needs to change about our eating habits so we can feed our burgeoning population and keep greenhouse gas emissions low.
War Memorial Library, Thursday 1 August, 6:30pm
Dr Mike Joy is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Governance and
Policy Studies (Victoria University). He researches and teaches freshwater ecology and is an outspoken advocate for environmental protection in New Zealand.
This talk is part of 'A Celebration of Food' on in August at Hutt City Libraries - we have talks and workshops on all month, all about FOOD! See our website for more information.
On Tuesday 30 July, Police will be undertaking a training exercise at the old Wood Hatton School, 56 Wood St, Wainuiomata, Wellington.
There will be an increased Police presence in the area between the hours of 8am and 4pm. This presence will include staff carrying firearms.
During … View moreOn Tuesday 30 July, Police will be undertaking a training exercise at the old Wood Hatton School, 56 Wood St, Wainuiomata, Wellington.
There will be an increased Police presence in the area between the hours of 8am and 4pm. This presence will include staff carrying firearms.
During these times, nearby residents may hear loud bangs coming from the venue.
Police would like to reassure residents in the area that there is no cause for concern, as this is a routine training exercise.
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Are you a Quiz Champion?
Come at test your skills at the Maungaraki Richmond Scouts Quiz Night
As part of our fundraising efforts to send 24 Scouts to Jamboree in December, we are having a family-friendly Quiz Night on Saturday 17 August. Make up your own team of 6-8 people or join a mixed … View moreAre you a Quiz Champion?
Come at test your skills at the Maungaraki Richmond Scouts Quiz Night
As part of our fundraising efforts to send 24 Scouts to Jamboree in December, we are having a family-friendly Quiz Night on Saturday 17 August. Make up your own team of 6-8 people or join a mixed team on the night.
Ages 10+ welcome... questions will be suitable for wide range of ages, but don't expect them to be easy!
Auction, raffles, and prizes. Supper will be provided.
When: Saturday 17 August 2019
Where: Maungaraki Community Centre, 135 Dowse Drive
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Tickets: $20 per adult
$15 per student (year 6+)
$50 per family (2 adults & 2 students or 1 adult & 3 students)
Invite your friends, neighbours and workmates for a fun night out.
Sign up with a Scout in your neighbourhood or email MaungarakiRichmondScouts@gmail.com to book tickets.
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