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Join us at Treadwell Street Hall in Naenae for the start of our 4-week STRONG Nation Challenge.
Book your spot at www.stateofmotion.co.nz...
Join the enthusiastic Trelissick Park Group volunteers at Trelissick Park/Ngaio Gorge for some bi-monthly park TLC!
Whether it’s on Sunday afternoons or Wednesday arvos, they've got a spot for you. If you can’t make it to the scheduled dates - no worries! Adopt-a-Spot and become the … View moreJoin the enthusiastic Trelissick Park Group volunteers at Trelissick Park/Ngaio Gorge for some bi-monthly park TLC!
Whether it’s on Sunday afternoons or Wednesday arvos, they've got a spot for you. If you can’t make it to the scheduled dates - no worries! Adopt-a-Spot and become the proud parent of your own corner of the park!
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8902) on our website or by clicking the link below.
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!
Kia ora Wellington theatre lovers! We're bringing the award-winning play "In Other Words" to Circa Theatre this month. Join real-life couple Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst in their first ever two-hander, as they tell this heart-warming story about dementia, love, and the … View moreKia ora Wellington theatre lovers! We're bringing the award-winning play "In Other Words" to Circa Theatre this month. Join real-life couple Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst in their first ever two-hander, as they tell this heart-warming story about dementia, love, and the power of music.
Catch us at Circa from 27 February - 8 March, with a special Choose Your Price Night on Thursday 27 February, and a post-show Q&A on Saturday 8 March! Can't make it? We're also touring to Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wānaka, Hastings and Auckland through February - April - click here for dates and tickets.
We look forward to sharing this beautiful story with you all!
Callum Brodie - Artistic Director, Figment Productions
It’s Valentine’s this week, so how about doing something fun with that special person in your life by coming to a fun dance fitness class on Tuesday at 6:30 pm or Saturday at 9 am?
It’s free if you’ve not been to one of our classes before OR if you have not been for a long time and would… View moreIt’s Valentine’s this week, so how about doing something fun with that special person in your life by coming to a fun dance fitness class on Tuesday at 6:30 pm or Saturday at 9 am?
It’s free if you’ve not been to one of our classes before OR if you have not been for a long time and would like to get back into it.
We would love to share our passion with you, so please use the link below to book your spot for your free class. www.stateofmotion.co.nz...
Get on a roll and make your powder room pop with personality with Resene wallpaper, Resene Foundry and Resene Alabaster. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.
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#ThrowbackThursday to our incredible employee volunteering projects in 2024!
A huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy to make a difference in their community. Volunteering builds your employees’ motivation, morale, and team spirit.
Let’s keep the … View more#ThrowbackThursday to our incredible employee volunteering projects in 2024!
A huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy to make a difference in their community. Volunteering builds your employees’ motivation, morale, and team spirit.
Let’s keep the momentum going in 2025—to find out more about employee volunteering opportunities all year round, contact Ann from Volunteer Wellington at ev@volunteerwellington.nz
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect… View moreFRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect for embracing new adventures.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
Click learn more for more information
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For all your Residential Repairs - Installations - Renovations
Including – Lighting – Hot Water Cylinders – Ovens – Power Outlets
Security Cameras – EV Chargers
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… View moreAvalon Electrical Lower Hutt
For all your Residential Repairs - Installations - Renovations
Including – Lighting – Hot Water Cylinders – Ovens – Power Outlets
Security Cameras – EV Chargers
Tel: 021 116 1110 Marcus
Email: sparkymarkyt@gmail.com
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Drop in and say hi to the team from Age Concern and ASB who will be chatting all about scam prevention and offering practical support with your digital technology and staying digitally safe.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop and we can help with those little or big challenges.
Stay for a cuppa … View moreDrop in and say hi to the team from Age Concern and ASB who will be chatting all about scam prevention and offering practical support with your digital technology and staying digitally safe.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop and we can help with those little or big challenges.
Stay for a cuppa and a chat.
New Zealand Police is urging parents to be alert to the potential risks facing children and young people online.
Today is Safer Internet Day – a global event to promote safe and positive online experiences.To ensure a collaborative approach to internet safety, Police works closely with our … View moreNew Zealand Police is urging parents to be alert to the potential risks facing children and young people online.
Today is Safer Internet Day – a global event to promote safe and positive online experiences.To ensure a collaborative approach to internet safety, Police works closely with our partner agencies, including the Department of Internal Affairs, Netsafe, and New Zealand Customs.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kepal Richards, officer in charge of New Zealand Police Online Child Exploitation Across New Zealand Team (OCEANZ), says supervising children and young people online is the best way to keep them safe.
“The internet opens up a world of opportunity but there are offenders online looking to exploit people, and they target the most vulnerable.
“In the worst-case scenario, we see online extortion groups trying to persuade children and young people to record self-harm and sexually explicit acts, alongside other violent crimes.
“The footage is then circulated among members of the extortion group to gain notoriety and further extort victims.
“Offenders may also threaten to share these videos or images online or with the victim’s family and friends.
“While we’re not seeing a large number of this type of offending here in New Zealand at this time, we know this is having a significant impact overseas.
“We want parents to be alert to the possible risks, but not alarmed.”
Police urge parents and caregivers to educate themselves on this topic and have conversations with their young people about the dangers of having an online presence.
“Having open and regular conversations is the most important tip we can give any parent or caregiver,” Detective Senior Sergeant Richards says.
"This ensures their young children feel comfortable to come forward about any online issues that may arise.”
For parents and caregivers:
- Supervision is essential. This means knowing what your children are doing online, who they are interacting with, and what platforms, apps, or games they are using.
- Check privacy settings. We recommend parents and caregivers research and understand app settings, including privacy settings. This can include turning off location settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions.
- Long term impact. Offenders will often use tactics such as fear or shame to manipulate young people, and make them feel alienated or trapped, like they cannot escape the situation. These situations can be very distressing and can have long term impacts and need to be addressed appropriately.
- Report suspicious behaviour. Make a report and seek help and support.
For victims:
- Stop talking to the offender and avoid sending any more images or videos – even if they are threatening you.
- Once you have complied with their demands, there is nothing preventing them from targeting you again.
- Save all the online chat, immediately take screenshots. This is important for making a report to the Police, we need all the evidence that you can gather.
- Report the content and person’s profile to the platform and request the content is removed.
- Block the profile.
Where to report offending:
- To report any offending to Police, please call 111 in an emergency, and for non-emergencies, online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Make a Report” or by calling 105.
- If you have seen content online that you wish to report, make a report to the Department of Internal Affairs HERE.
- If you would like advice and support from Netsafe, text ‘Netsafe’ to 4282 or call for free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723).
- You can also report online at netsafe.org.nz/report or by email at help@netsafe.org.nz.
We’ve got our regular Tuesday class tonight at 6:30 pm at Treadwell Street Hall in Naenae. If you’ve not tried Zumba before, then come along and have some fun. We’re a friendly group who enjoy moving to music, and we’re not too fussed about making fools of ourselves.
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