Breaker Bay, Wellington

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1955 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View more
In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1955 days ago

Use toy figures to make candy jars and bookends

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Use plastic animal figurines to make fun and easy projects for your home painted with Resene testpots. Colourful bookends and fun jar lids.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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1955 days ago

Antique & Decorative Arts Auction

Dunbar Sloane

Wednesday 19 August

On view at our new premises 94 Featherston Street, Wellington
Sunday 16 August 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday 17 August 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 18 August 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This auction will be held at our new Wellington premises in conjunction with being held LIVE ONLINEView more
Wednesday 19 August

On view at our new premises 94 Featherston Street, Wellington
Sunday 16 August 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday 17 August 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 18 August 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This auction will be held at our new Wellington premises in conjunction with being held LIVE ONLINE on our new bidding portal.

Enquiries : Ph (04) 472 1367/info@dunbarsloane.co.nz
Find out more

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1956 days ago

Nervous about learning to paint? Afraid of making mistakes?

Silke from Heart for Art

Follow my free weekly art tips and techniques to help you improve your skills.

This week: LEARN HOW TO GAIN CONFIDENCE WHEN YOU PAINT SO YOU’RE NO LONGER NERVOUS OF AFRAID TO MAKE MISTAKES. 😁🖌

Are you new to painting or want to start but you're a bit nervous or afraid you’ll … View more
Follow my free weekly art tips and techniques to help you improve your skills.

This week: LEARN HOW TO GAIN CONFIDENCE WHEN YOU PAINT SO YOU’RE NO LONGER NERVOUS OF AFRAID TO MAKE MISTAKES. 😁🖌

Are you new to painting or want to start but you're a bit nervous or afraid you’ll make mistakes?

Join me live on Facebook, tonight at 8pm, to learn my 4 easy tips to gain confidence when you paint so you can overcome your nerves!

Or if you'd like to get my step by step guidance to create your own painting, join me in the studio, or online, for one of my fun Paint Party art classes. I’ll show you step by step how to create your masterpiece. Loads of fun paintings coming up.

Check out all my upcoming events here
heartforart.co.nz...

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1956 days ago

Are granny flats a good retirement option?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1957 days ago

What moving to level 2 means for the rest of NZ

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community.

Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country into level 2.

Kiwis outside of Auckland can still continue to go to work and school, with… View more
Hi neighbours,

On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community.

Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country into level 2.

Kiwis outside of Auckland can still continue to go to work and school, with physical distancing, and are advised to wear masks in public.

Businesses can open to the public if they are following public health guidance, which includes physical distancing and record keeping.

In terms of gatherings, New Zealanders must not travel to events with more than 100 people. This includes weddings, birthdays, funerals and tangihanga.

The Government advises all Kiwis to practise good hygiene and stay home if sick.

For more information on what the different alert levels mean for you, click here.

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1956 days ago

Raw Honey on Tap in Porirua

Hive World NZ

Hive World Honey is shifting into new customer-friendly premises at 16 Wall Place, Porirua, on the 3rd of August. Bring your favourite container or purchase one of our refillable glass jars with your choice of beautiful raw New Zealand honey

Raw honey is pure honey straight from the hive. It … View more
Hive World Honey is shifting into new customer-friendly premises at 16 Wall Place, Porirua, on the 3rd of August. Bring your favourite container or purchase one of our refillable glass jars with your choice of beautiful raw New Zealand honey

Raw honey is pure honey straight from the hive. It contains all the health-enriching enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that bees store in natures original sweetener.

Explore our growing range of bee products as well as everything you need to keep your own bees, right here in Porirua.
Find out more

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1956 days ago

0% Interest across the ŠKODA range

The Team from Gazley

Designed for everyday adventures, all new ŠKODAs offer simply clever solutions, so whether you’re doing a spot of shopping or going on a big family adventure, you’ll always be prepared.

For a limited time when you purchase any new ŠKODA* you will pay 50% deposit, then 50% in one year, … View more
Designed for everyday adventures, all new ŠKODAs offer simply clever solutions, so whether you’re doing a spot of shopping or going on a big family adventure, you’ll always be prepared.

For a limited time when you purchase any new ŠKODA* you will pay 50% deposit, then 50% in one year, with 0% interest. There has never been a better time to upgrade to a new ŠKODA.
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1957 days ago

We are Hiring!

Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

We are currently on the hunt for a Community Connector to join our team. The full ad and how to apply can be found on do good jobs
- see link below.

The new person will work closely with the current Community Activator, coordinating projects, events and initiatives. It’s will be a role full of … View more
We are currently on the hunt for a Community Connector to join our team. The full ad and how to apply can be found on do good jobs
- see link below.

The new person will work closely with the current Community Activator, coordinating projects, events and initiatives. It’s will be a role full of fun, creativity, variety and amazing people. It is a flexible 20 hours a week on a year fixed-term contract. We need someone who is passionate about community, sensitive, organized and understands community led development (this can be through lived experience). We particularly want people to know that in recruiting for this role, we value people's diverse lived experiences and backgrounds. This might be understanding what it's like to need support in some way or experience of being from a minority group etc. We welcome applicants who may not be 'formally' trained/experienced in this field of work.
Applications close Monday 31st August.
Feel free to give us a ring if you have any questions 04 388 1944.

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1957 days ago

Covid-19 Services and Facilities Update

Wellington City Council

Kia ora Pōneke.
We can now confirm the status of all our services and facilities under Alert Level 2.
Most things will remain the same, but contact tracing and some restrictions will be in place at facilities to keep staff and the community safe.
For more information, please visit:
View more
Kia ora Pōneke.
We can now confirm the status of all our services and facilities under Alert Level 2.
Most things will remain the same, but contact tracing and some restrictions will be in place at facilities to keep staff and the community safe.
For more information, please visit:
wellington.govt.nz...

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