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Thought you were past your prime to become a rockstar? Don't sell yourself - or your health - short.
Research published this year has demonstrated that playing music helps keep dementia at bay - no matter how late in life the skill is picked up.
The basic idea behind this research is not… View moreThought you were past your prime to become a rockstar? Don't sell yourself - or your health - short.
Research published this year has demonstrated that playing music helps keep dementia at bay - no matter how late in life the skill is picked up.
The basic idea behind this research is not new - we know that 'cognitive reserve' (learning new things) plays a big role in delaying mental slowdown. But the reminder that "it is never too late" is welcome ...
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Kia ora everyone,
Really enjoying running for Greater Wellington Regional Council in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai / Lower Hutt General Constituency.
If you want to know more about my ideas, please check out my Facebook page: TomMurphyforGreaterWellington
Or see my Policy.nz statement … View moreKia ora everyone,
Really enjoying running for Greater Wellington Regional Council in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai / Lower Hutt General Constituency.
If you want to know more about my ideas, please check out my Facebook page: TomMurphyforGreaterWellington
Or see my Policy.nz statement tinyurl.com...
Your #1 vote would be most appreciated!
Cheers,
Tom
Wildest Fears by Madeline Walton is now live — a beautifully haunting entry into Eastbourne Unplugged. Atmospheric, raw, and emotionally razor-sharp — this one's for anyone who's ever battled shadows in their mind.
“Haunting, honest, and heartbreakingly human — ‘Wildest … View moreWildest Fears by Madeline Walton is now live — a beautifully haunting entry into Eastbourne Unplugged. Atmospheric, raw, and emotionally razor-sharp — this one's for anyone who's ever battled shadows in their mind.
“Haunting, honest, and heartbreakingly human — ‘Wildest Fears’ slips beneath the skin and echoes long after the last note fades.”
Remember: Eastbourne Unplugged entries can be about anything — local, national, or global — so long as it moves people.
$500 is up for grabs — $300 to the winner, $200 to a charity of your choice.
Visit & Enjoy: youtu.be...
Share, comment, support your favourites — more ears = more votes!
Enter your own at: www.mega.kiwi.nz...
#EastbourneUnplugged #NZMusic #OriginalSong #SupportLocalTalent
Spring’s here, and with it comes warmer weather and lots of activity from our birds. It’s a great time to get outside—many birds are easier to spot as they build nests, raise their chicks, or return from their Arctic adventures 👀
Keen to do some backyard birdwatching? The Department of … View moreSpring’s here, and with it comes warmer weather and lots of activity from our birds. It’s a great time to get outside—many birds are easier to spot as they build nests, raise their chicks, or return from their Arctic adventures 👀
Keen to do some backyard birdwatching? The Department of Conservation have put together a nifty guide on how to plan and plant a garden that attracts native birds.
We hope this brings a smile!
Hi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.
Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.
Message us today for a free quote, we’d love to help bring your home to life!
ALL NEW! MEGA September Issue: Missing Links and Local Laughs!
Spring is sneaking back into Eastbourne — the tui are tuning up, the cyclists are lycra-layering, and the Council is still trying to find its crayons. From the shared path that skips Days Bay like a bad record, to the endless parade … View moreALL NEW! MEGA September Issue: Missing Links and Local Laughs!
Spring is sneaking back into Eastbourne — the tui are tuning up, the cyclists are lycra-layering, and the Council is still trying to find its crayons. From the shared path that skips Days Bay like a bad record, to the endless parade of mayoral promises, it’s clear our patch of paradise never runs short on comedy material.
This month MEGA dives into the gaps, the gaffes, and the glorious local grit that keeps the Bays buzzing. Strap in, September’s about to get interesting.
Unplugged Update: The entries keep rolling in — brilliant lyrics, bold ideas, and plenty of local talent. Yours could be next. $500 up for grabs, with $200 to a local charity of the winner’s choice. Get in now at www.mega.kiwi.nz...
#Eastbourne #MakeEastbourneGreatAgain #EastbourneUnplugged #LocalLaughs #HuttValley #Wellington
Celebrate Spring at the annual Upper Hutt Spring Festival! A fun filled family day out with 250+ street stalls from around the country, live entertainment, fabulous food trucks, children's rides and displays!
Saturday 13th September
9am to 3pm
Main Street, Upper Hutt
Hi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.
Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.
Message us today for a free quote, we’d love to help bring your home to life!
We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.
It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the iconic Wellington Home and Garden Show on this Friday to Sunday at Sky Stadium.
Discover an exciting variety of exhibitors featuring the latest in building, renovating, landscaping, plants, spas, home maintenance, sheds, … View moreIt’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the iconic Wellington Home and Garden Show on this Friday to Sunday at Sky Stadium.
Discover an exciting variety of exhibitors featuring the latest in building, renovating, landscaping, plants, spas, home maintenance, sheds, art, artisan products, and more. Find everything you need to kickstart your spring project, all in one convenient location! Take a break from browsing and enjoy delicious street food, get creative with Resene’s Paint-a-Pot activity (11am–2pm, Saturday & Sunday) near the Springfree Family Zone, and take advantage of a range of free Ask an Expert sessions.
Lock this one in your calendar today and we’ll see you at the Show!
5 - 7 September
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Congratulations to Elina Vipule on her entry, “The Town That Time Forgot!”
An absurd, Monty Python-flavoured glimpse into Eastbourne’s quirkiest corners — now part of MEGA’s Eastbourne Unplugged 2025.
Want your lyrics turned into music too? $500 is up for grabs — $300 for the … View moreCongratulations to Elina Vipule on her entry, “The Town That Time Forgot!”
An absurd, Monty Python-flavoured glimpse into Eastbourne’s quirkiest corners — now part of MEGA’s Eastbourne Unplugged 2025.
Want your lyrics turned into music too? $500 is up for grabs — $300 for the winner, $200 to a local charity of your choice.
Get your entry in at www.mega.kiwi.nz...
youtu.be...
Needing some ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) to calm your nerves? Visit an artificial purr-engine!
Use the sliders on the site to change whether the purr is a sleepy purr or an excited purr.
We hope this link brings a smile!
Congratulations to Don Battah on his entry East Born Free!
A beautiful celebration of our coast and community, now part of Eastbourne Unplugged — our local songwriting competition where creativity meets community.
Think you’ve got lyrics in you? There’s still time to enter and be part of … View moreCongratulations to Don Battah on his entry East Born Free!
A beautiful celebration of our coast and community, now part of Eastbourne Unplugged — our local songwriting competition where creativity meets community.
Think you’ve got lyrics in you? There’s still time to enter and be part of the soundtrack of Eastbourne. $500 up for grabs — $300 for the winner, plus $200 to a charity of their choice.
All the details at www.mega.kiwi.nz...
youtu.be...
Hi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.
Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.
Message us today for a free quote, we’d love to help bring your home to life!
We’ve hit a tipping point, where choosing clean energy is the smart choice, and not just because we want to reduce our carbon emissions 🌍⚡💸
Thanks to major tech improvements and mass production over the past decade, the cost of wind, solar, and other renewables has dropped fast. As a … View moreWe’ve hit a tipping point, where choosing clean energy is the smart choice, and not just because we want to reduce our carbon emissions 🌍⚡💸
Thanks to major tech improvements and mass production over the past decade, the cost of wind, solar, and other renewables has dropped fast. As a result, most new power capacity built around the world came from renewables, and every continent added more clean energy than fossil fuels.
Money — the ultimate decision-maker in politics and business — is finally lining up with climate action. A big win for the planet (and maybe our wallets?)
We hope this news brings a smile!
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