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We are beginning to plan our workshops for 2025.
First up is a Paint Pouring Workshop planned for 14 March. These workshops have been really popular and successful in the past. Once we have further details, we suggest you register your name quickly.
Watch this space!
Also on offer is … View moreWe are beginning to plan our workshops for 2025.
First up is a Paint Pouring Workshop planned for 14 March. These workshops have been really popular and successful in the past. Once we have further details, we suggest you register your name quickly.
Watch this space!
Also on offer is Harekeke weaving - date and details in due course.
Are you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in … View moreAre you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!
There are hundreds more on our website!
✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability by helping them improve their swimming skills.
✅ Gym Buddy (ID# 8467) - As a gym buddy, you will be responsible for ensuring that the individual feels comfortable, motivated, and encouraged to achieve their fitness goals.
✅ Walking Companions (ID# 8459) - Age Concern Wellington Region Trust are committed to promoting the rights, wellbeing and quality of life for older people by providing a good listening ear.
✅ Unit Team Leader (ID# 8607) - Unlock your leadership skills and join our passionate and supportive team in a well-established, long-standing organisation of inspiring girls and young women.
Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
… View moreOur daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!
What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩
It’s simple to turn wood scraps into a work of art with the range of beach inspired Resene Colorwood wash hues. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Piccadilly is recalling specific batches of Cape Herb & Spice brand Himalayan Pink Salt, Seasoned Salt, Salt & Pepper, and Sweet & Smoky BBQ as the products may contain foreign matter (plastic). Affected products should not be consumed.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
Hi all
It's time to bite the bullet and seriously investigate installing solar power in our home.
Any installer recommendations?
Just as importantly, if not more, any installers who should be avoided?
Please feel free to send me a private message if you don't want your opinions made … View moreHi all
It's time to bite the bullet and seriously investigate installing solar power in our home.
Any installer recommendations?
Just as importantly, if not more, any installers who should be avoided?
Please feel free to send me a private message if you don't want your opinions made public.
Thanks in advance.
Brent
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? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.
? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.
*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.
We're partnering with Kin Talent to find our next General Manager to drive our mission to connect and build the capacity and capability of the community and voluntary sector. You'll find the role advertised on Kin and Seek.
If you know dynamic leaders who understand the heart of … View moreWe're partnering with Kin Talent to find our next General Manager to drive our mission to connect and build the capacity and capability of the community and voluntary sector. You'll find the role advertised on Kin and Seek.
If you know dynamic leaders who understand the heart of community service and might be interested in guiding Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko forward, please share the listing with them.
Weavers Group
Do you weave or would like to weave? Come and join us, 2nd Wednesdays at 1.30pm, 4th Fridays at 10.00am at the Waikanae Arts & Craft Rooms, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). Everyone welcome!
Contact Prue Oxley, 027 844 7296
Lack of good sleep, sub-par toileting experiences and difficulty in making meals. Do you consider camping as a top holiday experience?
For a bit of fun, let us know your thoughts and stories.
Set of Kia car keys found outside 133 Fieldway Waikanae Beach, keys put on top of grey electric box.
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