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Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉
We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.
National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for … View moreWant to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉
We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.
National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for 2018: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai, captures the essence of the volunteering spirit and the essential link between volunteers and the communities who benefit from their generosity. The event will run from June 17-23, 2018.
#NVW2018
Have you explored the Wainuiomata recreation area? This park is a hidden gem. It’s an inviting spot for picnics and walks in a lush sheltered valley.
Let us know what you think about it at www.surveymonkey.com...
If there’s a natural gas pipeline in your street and your home is within 40 metres of the pipe, not only are you able to get a free connection, but you could also win a natural gas central heating package worth up to $10,000!
Find out if you can connect to natural gas for FREE here. It could … View moreIf there’s a natural gas pipeline in your street and your home is within 40 metres of the pipe, not only are you able to get a free connection, but you could also win a natural gas central heating package worth up to $10,000!
Find out if you can connect to natural gas for FREE here. It could be the start of a whole new level of comfort for your home.
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View moreThere are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.
Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.
If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.
Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Got a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.
Wellington Curtain Bank is … View moreGot a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.
Wellington Curtain Bank is open for orders. To find out more and apply for curtains, go to the Sustainability Trust website or give us a call on 0508 78 78 24 extn 705. You’ll find an order form, and an instruction video on how to measure your windows so the curtains fit well.
Love the Hurricanes? Don’t miss your chance to WIN an exclusive Hurricanes game day experience for you and two mates.
Thanks to National Storage, you could be front and centre to watch the Hurricanes take on the Blues on 7th July, plus you’ll get the opportunity to run through the player … View moreLove the Hurricanes? Don’t miss your chance to WIN an exclusive Hurricanes game day experience for you and two mates.
Thanks to National Storage, you could be front and centre to watch the Hurricanes take on the Blues on 7th July, plus you’ll get the opportunity to run through the player tunnel, watch the players warm up and lots more! There’s two chances to win so don’t wait, enter now!
We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.
Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
Which Regional Parks have you visited recently?
Let us know what you did and how we can make your next visit even better. Have your say at www.surveymonkey.com...
We are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.
We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 … View moreWe are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.
We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance
- 22 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance
Spades and gloves will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to check the weather and dress appropriately so you don't freeze out there, to help you warm up afterwards enjoy a hot drink and biscuits on us.
For wet weather cancellations, please call 0800 496 734
Hi Wellington,
Are you a nurse striking for better pay? Thousands of nurses fed up with low pay and long hours have voted to strike on July 5 and 12. What do you think of the strike? Will it impact you or your family? Do you think nurses be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, … View moreHi Wellington,
Are you a nurse striking for better pay? Thousands of nurses fed up with low pay and long hours have voted to strike on July 5 and 12. What do you think of the strike? Will it impact you or your family? Do you think nurses be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)
Metlink lime and yellow buses are on their way! However, not all at once. Please check the number and destination, rather than the colour of the bus.
To learn more about the new buses, head to www.metlink.org.nz...
Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?
Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who make themselves available to support others after a crime, trauma, or loss.
Last year, our … View moreAre you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?
Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who make themselves available to support others after a crime, trauma, or loss.
Last year, our volunteers were there for more than 2600 people right across the Wellington region in their times of greatest need.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, we’d love to hear from you! To find out more about becoming a Victim Support volunteer, call us on 0800 865 868, email us at wellington@victimsupport.org.nz, or visit www.victimsupport.org.nz/volunteer.
No prior experience or qualifications are required and comprehensive training and supervision is provided.
Thanks!
Paula and the Victim Support team
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.
Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View moreThere’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.
Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.
To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly members the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.
Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. Five Death by Chicken pizzas.
Winners announced, Friday 08 June
Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Here at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.
Take … View moreHere at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.
Take a few minutes and complete the survey, have your say by end of Tuesday 5 June.
Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍
With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.
“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”
… View moreWho doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍
With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.
“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”
nationalvolunteerweek.nz...
Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!
#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand
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