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Waitangi Day commemorates the first signing of New Zealand's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, in 1840.
Wellington's Te Rā o Waitangi 2025 theme is tūrangawaewae and whakapapa. Swipe to find out more about these core Māori concepts.
What does today mean for you?
Are you looking for retail experience? Can you support a local organisation by volunteering? You will learn new skills, meet new people and HAVE FUN! Here is a small selection of the many retail roles we have available on our site.
To explore our hundreds of other roles, visit our website!
… View moreAre you looking for retail experience? Can you support a local organisation by volunteering? You will learn new skills, meet new people and HAVE FUN! Here is a small selection of the many retail roles we have available on our site.
To explore our hundreds of other roles, visit our website!
✅ Store Assistant (ID# 8852) - The Salvation Army is looking for a volunteer to sort and display clothes and putting them out in shop, completing counter sales using EFTPOS and the cash register and talking with the customers.
✅ Stock Sorter (ID# 8843) - Vinnies Op Shop warehouse/curation center is looking for someone to sort and categorise donated items into their rightful places ready for distribution.
✅ Finder of Fashion (ID# 8695) - This role would suit someone with a design, or fashion background, who loves sustainability and is all about a cute outfit.
There's been an abundance of product recalls in the past few weeks. Please check the list below, and click on any products that may affect you so you can see all the details of its recall.
Food:
Heritage Mighty garlic ciabatta
LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels
Mexicano corn chips cheese
… View moreThere's been an abundance of product recalls in the past few weeks. Please check the list below, and click on any products that may affect you so you can see all the details of its recall.
Food:
Heritage Mighty garlic ciabatta
LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels
Mexicano corn chips cheese
Oxford brand steak pie
Sanitarium Up & Go Protein Energize Vanilla
Cape Herb & Spice brand himalayan pink salt, smoky bbq, salt & pepper & seasoned salt
Products:
ProtectorAI balustrade posts - Bunnings
Juniper 2-in-1 baby high chair & swing
Annabel Trends - Baby banana teether - Not Socks
Baby Way NZ baby rocker/bouncer
Fitbit - Sense and Versa 3
Hutchwilco manual inflatable lifejacket
Glow in the dark hooded jumper
Little Bambinos various pyjamas
Muve Baby Way NZ musical bouncer
Arlec power board - Bunnings
HPM Electresafe Powercentre
Polaris RZR Pro R/ Pro R4
ISOFIX rotating car seat
You can see last month's recalls here. We hope this update was helpful!
A view of Oxford St from outside the Co-operative Bank. I worshipped this tree for a long time and finally photographed it. I'm glad the trees are still there.
The Round Tuit Group
If you have any projects that are waiting till you get " round to it" or if you would like to start a new project, then come & join our group. We are a small, creative, friendly group and we always have a variety of projects on the go. We meet on the 1st, 3rd … View moreThe Round Tuit Group
If you have any projects that are waiting till you get " round to it" or if you would like to start a new project, then come & join our group. We are a small, creative, friendly group and we always have a variety of projects on the go. We meet on the 1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday of each month 10am- 3pm & 2nd Wednesday 10am-1pm, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (over the railway line). All welcome!
Contact Karen 021 139 3955
Wear a frock in February to support our Soroptimist National Project.
Box dimensions 18cm x 13.5cm internal storage.
8 small boxes 4cm square for screws, beads, buttons with a place to put a label.
2 large trays 16.5cm x 8.3cm one 3cm deep and 2cm deep.
Great for sewing/craft activities small tool storage etc.
Options to have different color lid, red, … View moreBox dimensions 18cm x 13.5cm internal storage.
8 small boxes 4cm square for screws, beads, buttons with a place to put a label.
2 large trays 16.5cm x 8.3cm one 3cm deep and 2cm deep.
Great for sewing/craft activities small tool storage etc.
Options to have different color lid, red, orange,blue, green.
Also different colour boxes including pink, purple, white.
With Valentines Day approaching fast why not bring your Valentine along to the Market and discover hand made treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.
You will find a huge variety of quality items and gifts along with locally produced award … View moreWith Valentines Day approaching fast why not bring your Valentine along to the Market and discover hand made treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.
You will find a huge variety of quality items and gifts along with locally produced award winning Olive Oil, Local Honey, Garden Art, Woodwork, jewellery, up-cycled and re-purposed items and lots lots more.
Bring the kids along and meet local author Mik Peryer and view his latest Children's Adventure books. Buy one and ask him to personally sign it for you.
Meet up with Family and Friends with a visit to this great friendly Community Market then spend the rest of the day at other events and attractions including a visit to our lovely beaches and cafes.
Don't miss it... support local!
A clear, flat contoured 657 sq.Mtr. rectangular section in a quiet Cull-de-Sac in an established neighbourhood. Handy to schools and other amenities. All services ready to hook up. Easy access.
Build your dwelling, relocate a house or land bank for future.
Enquiries or further information: … View moreA clear, flat contoured 657 sq.Mtr. rectangular section in a quiet Cull-de-Sac in an established neighbourhood. Handy to schools and other amenities. All services ready to hook up. Easy access.
Build your dwelling, relocate a house or land bank for future.
Enquiries or further information: please call
Simon: 022 134 1009 or (06) 210 2958
Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.
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Come on down to the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Red Van Plants & seedlings, Fresh Flowers, Locally grown Avocados, Olive Oil, Yummy Local Waikanae Honey, Bees Wax, Sewing Crafts, Clothing,… View moreCome on down to the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on TODAY (Tuesday) from 9.30am until midday near the library in Waikanae. Fresh Fruit & Veg, Red Van Plants & seedlings, Fresh Flowers, Locally grown Avocados, Olive Oil, Yummy Local Waikanae Honey, Bees Wax, Sewing Crafts, Clothing, Hand Made Mini Light Houses & Bird Houses, Rawleigh's Products, Good quality Bric-a-Brac, Records, Books, Knitted Baby Booties, New Knitting Wool, and lots lots more. Grab a coffee, visit the market and the local shops- See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL
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.
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