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Every week St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington receives hundreds of items of clothing and bric-a-brac that needs sorting for sale. This week, they need extra hands for their new curation space in town! Even a single shift makes a difference.
You can register your interest by searching the role… View moreEvery week St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington receives hundreds of items of clothing and bric-a-brac that needs sorting for sale. This week, they need extra hands for their new curation space in town! Even a single shift makes a difference.
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8910) on our website.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute to a cause that truly matters?
We’re looking for SPCA Street … View moreAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute to a cause that truly matters?
We’re looking for SPCA Street Appeal Coordinators to help organise our sites across your local region. SPCA Street Appeal is a crucial fundraising event that directly supports our mission to protect and care for animals across New Zealand. As an Area Coordinator, your role is vital in ensuring the success of this event. You’ll assist our Events Team by managing volunteers, overseeing rosters and collection sites for your specific areas during the Street Appeal on Friday, May 30th, Saturday, May 31st, and Sunday, June 1st.
Area Coordinators are responsible for:
• Oversight of the roster for Volunteer Collectors to ensure sites are covered for all 3 days. You will be provided with software to facilitate the rostering.
• Providing instruction and communicating with Volunteer Collectors in your area in the lead up to the appeal.
• Helping volunteer collectors be familiar with the non-cash donation options available (you will be provided with a full brief on these and systems to be used are incredibly user friendly).
• Being the first point of contact for Volunteer Collectors throughout the collection days.
• Setting up and visiting sites in your area to ensure everything is running smoothly throughout the two collection days.
• Banking the money collected in your area. We provide banking bags to make the process easy.
• Helping us promote the 2025 Street Appeal and encouraging your friends, family, colleagues and contacts to volunteer.
• Ensuring all event collateral is collected and returned after the event.
You must be available ALL of Fri 30th, Saturday 31 May & Sun 1st June from approx. 8am-6pm each day and have access to a vehicle.
You are required to attend one information session – this may be held in person or virtually (details TBA). Collection sites are provided but we really appreciate any suggestions for good areas to book.
We are more than happy to provide references afterwards.
This is an opportunity not to be missed to gain valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector and make a real difference in the lives of New Zealand’s animals.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Area Coordinator, please contact SPCA Events Team via email events@spca.nz and detail the location you would like to coordinate.
This is your chance to see the Hurricanes take on the defending champs – double the action, double the excitement! It’s Double Header Weekend, and you won’t want to miss a single moment. The Hurricanes Poua and Blues Women kick things off at 4:35 PM followed by the Men's team at 7:05PM
… View moreThis is your chance to see the Hurricanes take on the defending champs – double the action, double the excitement! It’s Double Header Weekend, and you won’t want to miss a single moment. The Hurricanes Poua and Blues Women kick things off at 4:35 PM followed by the Men's team at 7:05PM
Saturday, March 1st – Round 3
Grab your tickets NOW and join us for an epic day of thrilling matchups!
Every picture tells a story and that is why Yes for Success needs your help!
The videographer role will involve attending special projects and events, and you must have professional equipment of good quality.
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8907) on our … View moreEvery picture tells a story and that is why Yes for Success needs your help!
The videographer role will involve attending special projects and events, and you must have professional equipment of good quality.
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8907) on our website or clicking the link below.
Dazzlehands, the award-winning tale of a persuasive pig who won’t take no for an answer, is leaping from the page to the stage in a family-friendly farmyard ballet.
This performance features laugh-out-loud storytelling, groovy music, fabulous costumes and world class ballet dance.
Perfect… View moreDazzlehands, the award-winning tale of a persuasive pig who won’t take no for an answer, is leaping from the page to the stage in a family-friendly farmyard ballet.
This performance features laugh-out-loud storytelling, groovy music, fabulous costumes and world class ballet dance.
Perfect for little ones (and their grown-ups!), this 45-minute show is a magical first ballet experience.
Tickets from only $25 (plus booking fee). Book now for a performance near you!
Volunteering is just one YES away from changing your life and someone else's. What will you say YES to this #SelflessSunday?
Stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary—but it's where the magic happens!
Do you thrive on orderliness? Prefer working in the background rather than attending meetings? Are you comfortable with using a fairly basic Excel spreadsheet?
If you answered yes to these questions, the Special Olympics has the perfect role for you!
You can register your interest by … View moreDo you thrive on orderliness? Prefer working in the background rather than attending meetings? Are you comfortable with using a fairly basic Excel spreadsheet?
If you answered yes to these questions, the Special Olympics has the perfect role for you!
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8901) on our website or by clicking the link below.
Wellington Police want the public’s help to locate a metal sculpture of Yoda that was stolen from a Khandallah address this week.
Yoda is about 1.2 metres tall, made from steel and took hundreds of hours to craft. The sculpture will not have a high scrap value and its owner and creator is … View moreWellington Police want the public’s help to locate a metal sculpture of Yoda that was stolen from a Khandallah address this week.
Yoda is about 1.2 metres tall, made from steel and took hundreds of hours to craft. The sculpture will not have a high scrap value and its owner and creator is understandably upset at the theft.
It was taken from a Madras Street address overnight on Tuesday.
If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250220/2990.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Wellington Art Show 2025!
This exciting event will be hosted at the Tākina Exhibition and Convention Centre from Friday, 28th February – Sunday, 2nd March.
Explore a stunning array of artwork from a diverse lineup of talented artists. Watch… View moreGet ready for an unforgettable experience at the Wellington Art Show 2025!
This exciting event will be hosted at the Tākina Exhibition and Convention Centre from Friday, 28th February – Sunday, 2nd March.
Explore a stunning array of artwork from a diverse lineup of talented artists. Watch live art demonstrations, and take the opportunity to meet the creators behind the masterpieces!
All artwork is for sale, so you can take home a unique piece that speaks to you.
Don’t miss out—purchase your tickets now: Get Tickets Here
See you there!
Volunteers are the heart of Youthline, and play an essential role in making sure they are able to deliver on their mission to provide a safe and confidential space for young people to get help and support.
They are looking for a volunteer to provide emotional support and encouragement whilst … View moreVolunteers are the heart of Youthline, and play an essential role in making sure they are able to deliver on their mission to provide a safe and confidential space for young people to get help and support.
They are looking for a volunteer to provide emotional support and encouragement whilst adhering to the appropriate Youthline ethical and practice standards. You can register your interest by searching the role ID number on our website or clicking the link.
Take a look at Paul Bates' "surprisingly roomy" Tardis-inspired shed which took out our 2023 title, and if you reckon your shed is right up there, well, you could be in the running to win a robot lawnmower, Resene vouchers and a subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us why your… View moreTake a look at Paul Bates' "surprisingly roomy" Tardis-inspired shed which took out our 2023 title, and if you reckon your shed is right up there, well, you could be in the running to win a robot lawnmower, Resene vouchers and a subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to 5 high-quality photos to Resene Shed of the Year 2025, NZ Gardener PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142. Or email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2025.
Starting February 20, Takina Wellington will host "Disney: The Magic of Animation."
This enchanting exhibition features over 600 pieces of artwork, spanning from the late 1920s to today. Highlights include original animation artwork from Disney's latest movie, "Moana 2"… View moreStarting February 20, Takina Wellington will host "Disney: The Magic of Animation."
This enchanting exhibition features over 600 pieces of artwork, spanning from the late 1920s to today. Highlights include original animation artwork from Disney's latest movie, "Moana 2" (2024).
Enjoy themed events and access to the new SuperFan ticket. The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with the last entry at 4pm. Don't miss this magical journey through Disney's animated history!
Huntleigh Home in Karori has an elder-directed philosophy, meaning they put residents at the heart of everything they do.
Huntleigh Home is looking for a volunteer to help residents to participate and reminisce about their own baking. You can register your interest by searching the role ID … View moreHuntleigh Home in Karori has an elder-directed philosophy, meaning they put residents at the heart of everything they do.
Huntleigh Home is looking for a volunteer to help residents to participate and reminisce about their own baking. You can register your interest by searching the role ID number or clicking the link.
Police are asking for the public's help after a man was assaulted and seriously injured in Miramar on Saturday.
Emergency services were called about 4.55pm to Miramar Ave, after the man had been approached by a group of young people.
He has then reportedly been assaulted and has fallen, … View morePolice are asking for the public's help after a man was assaulted and seriously injured in Miramar on Saturday.
Emergency services were called about 4.55pm to Miramar Ave, after the man had been approached by a group of young people.
He has then reportedly been assaulted and has fallen, striking his head on the concrete.
The man was transported to hospital in a serious condition and continues to receive treatment.
Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of the incident, and locate those believed to be responsible.
We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident or the group, or who might have CCTV footage of the incident or the surrounding time period.
If you can help, please use our 105 service and quote reference number 250215/6620.
You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Kindness is at the heart of what we do. ❤️
This Random Acts Of Kindness Day we celebrate the everyday heroes in our community - our incredible volunteers. Thank you for making Wellington a kinder, more connected place!
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