Karori, Wellington

Festival of Christmas picture perfect 🎄📸

Destination Wairarapa

The Greytown Festival of Christmas fun continues this weekend with a stellar line-up of events, workshops, night markets and light projections!

Full programme details are easy to view online here: tinyurl.com...

Beautiful images by Larrisa Carlson.

What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET

Gary from Waikanae

Is your broadband bill about to increase? Don't throw money away.

NZ Compare

Spark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.

Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings … View moreSpark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.

Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings each year on their broadband bill, because they are failing to shop around for cheaper broadband plans.

We estimate that over 500,000 households would be able to pay less for their broadband each month but many consumers are unaware of the fact that they could be making these savings and people often don’t know where to start when looking for a change in broadband plan or provider.

This is where NZ Compare can help. Our websites are simple to use and if you need more help, our friendly, Auckland based, customer support centre can advise on the most suitable broadband plan for your needs and help talk you through the switch. With unlimited fibre broadband plans available for less than $60 a month why would you pay more?

Find out more at NZ Compare or call the team on 0508 226672

CORRECTION: This post has been amended to clarify that the price of fibre and copper broadband internet services will increase, and that the increase is between $3 and $5 a month, not only $5 a month on fibre broadband plans as previously posted. (Amended at 10.31am, June 23, 2022)

Newly built, 2-Bedroom rental in Tawa $655pw.

Andrew from Personal Property Management

Awesome townhouse
-Cat friendly
-15mins to town
-New build
-All double-glazed windows (floor to ceiling)
-Quiet with a great outlook
-Near Countdown and public transport
-Low maintenance

Please message me if you would like a private viewing.

What's On: SUMMER 1993 (Carla Simon, Spain2017)

David from Brooklyn

COVID-19 delays to recycling

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Unfortunately, 50% of our waste contractors are currently unwell with COVID-19 or other seasonal bugs, which means there will be significant delays to kerbside waste collections.

Kerbside rubbish and co-mingle recycling (wheelie bins and bags) are being prioritised, but there may be some delays.… View moreUnfortunately, 50% of our waste contractors are currently unwell with COVID-19 or other seasonal bugs, which means there will be significant delays to kerbside waste collections.

Kerbside rubbish and co-mingle recycling (wheelie bins and bags) are being prioritised, but there may be some delays. If yours is missed, please leave it out overnight for collection the next day.
Glass collections will be put on hold from Monday 27 June for an estimated two weeks.

You can still drop your glass items off for free at the Recycling Centre at the Southern Landfill or stockpile clean items until collections restart.

We wish our contractors a speedy recovery.

Thank you all for your patience 🙏

Creative Art Courses these Winter holidays

Lauren from Karori

Hi everyone! We’ve just moved back to Karori after 8 years living in Dubai and Auckland. I am running some awesome creative art courses these holidays at Karori Arts and Crafts Centre. For school years 4 - 8. Please have a look at the flyer and let me know if you have any questions!

Pyjamas and Activity Sets needed

Tracey from Kelburn

Hi all,

I'm starting a non-profit initiative where I organize packs that are gifted to teenagers. Teenagers are frequently forgotten by donors, and as a teenager who has spent a large amount of time in hospital, this is a very important cause to me. I am looking for donations of new pajamas… View moreHi all,

I'm starting a non-profit initiative where I organize packs that are gifted to teenagers. Teenagers are frequently forgotten by donors, and as a teenager who has spent a large amount of time in hospital, this is a very important cause to me. I am looking for donations of new pajamas (sized for 14 - 18-year-olds, boys and girls) and activity kits such as diamond dots, coloring books and pencils, bracelet-making kits, exc. You can pick most of this stuff at your local warehouse, Kmart, or spotlight. They only cost $5-10 but it goes a long way toward helping teens through a tough time. Below I've linked some examples of the products I mean, however any other products that fit what I have listed above would be welcome. These products will be greatly appreciated by those who receive them. Please email projecttheraindrop@gmail.com if you are intending to donate items, and drop off all items you donate to 22 Grove Road, Kelburn, Wellington, 6012.

Activity Kits:
www.thewarehouse.co.nz...

www.thewarehouse.co.nz...

www.kmart.co.nz...

www.kmart.co.nz...

Pajamas:
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www.thewarehouse.co.nz...

Everyone Out Nature School needs.......

Rachel from Wadestown

Kia ora
I'm looking for the following items to be donated to the tamariki at Everyone Out Nature School.

- Carpentry wood (must be untreated) small off cuts would be perfect
- Dry Firewood
- Newspaper for lighting fires
- Long planks for making obstacle courses/balancing
- A4 card
… View moreKia ora
I'm looking for the following items to be donated to the tamariki at Everyone Out Nature School.

- Carpentry wood (must be untreated) small off cuts would be perfect
- Dry Firewood
- Newspaper for lighting fires
- Long planks for making obstacle courses/balancing
- A4 card
- A rope ladder
- A small tent (not a play tent, must be weather proof but well used is fine)

Thanks in advance, every little bit helps.

Rachel

Seniors Newsletter

Tina Hodges from Office for Seniors

Have you read our June Seniors newsletter? In this issue we discuss the Older Workers Employment Action Plan, Budget 2022 and hear from Equal Employment Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo. Read it here now: bit.ly...

Reading Tips

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Try to read to your child every day. It’s a special time to snuggle up and enjoy a story. Stories matter and children love re-reading them and poring over the pictures. Try adding funny voices to bring characters to life ?

Give a little kindness this winter

Trade Me

Help Kiwis in need this winter by giving through the Trade Me Kindness Store. Trade Me has teamed up with three awesome Kiwi charities - KidsCan, RainbowYOUTH and Women’s Refuge. The Kindness Store’s virtual shelves are stocked with small things that make a big difference to the Kiwis these … View moreHelp Kiwis in need this winter by giving through the Trade Me Kindness Store. Trade Me has teamed up with three awesome Kiwi charities - KidsCan, RainbowYOUTH and Women’s Refuge. The Kindness Store’s virtual shelves are stocked with small things that make a big difference to the Kiwis these charities help.

Giving is easy – just pick, click and ‘Give Now’. Trade Me takes care of the rest. 100% of the donations go to the charities – Trade Me doesn’t take a cut. Know more

Why aren’t Kiwis switching power providers?

NZ Compare

The chilly, gum boot wearing, kettle on, soup season has moved into town! Don’t get stung by your winter power bill neighbours, start shopping around now - even if you’re on a contract.

We asked neighbours why they’re not switching power providers and found out for many it feels a bit … View moreThe chilly, gum boot wearing, kettle on, soup season has moved into town! Don’t get stung by your winter power bill neighbours, start shopping around now - even if you’re on a contract.

We asked neighbours why they’re not switching power providers and found out for many it feels a bit baffling with so many options and not enough help. Read why Kiwis aren’t switching and the easy steps to get your power sorted before bill shock hits.

Need to keep it stress free? Call our NZ based team on 0508 226 672, it’s free!

We’re here to help you compare, save and smile! Help me switch

What's On: Upper Hutt Repair Café

Heather from Newlands

Gib off cuts

Bianca from Wilton

Looking for some gib to do some patch up jobs