Karori, Wellington

Doug finds family at Ryman

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.… View moreNot all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.

The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!

What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.

Click to read Doug's story.

Improved Bus Services

Metlink

We’re introducing bus route 4, extending route 20, and increasing frequency on other routes, from 28 January 2024! Find out more

Community Planting Day - Saturday, 27 January 2024

Sharon from Karori

Its time to beautify the old St John’s site on the Corner of Karori Road and Campbell Street, to create a vibrant and engaging community space for all to enjoy.

Boston Projects and Foxtail Events are hosting a Community Planting Day on Saturday, 27 January from 10am – 2pm, and the whole of … View moreIts time to beautify the old St John’s site on the Corner of Karori Road and Campbell Street, to create a vibrant and engaging community space for all to enjoy.

Boston Projects and Foxtail Events are hosting a Community Planting Day on Saturday, 27 January from 10am – 2pm, and the whole of Karori is invited to attend and participate in this fun day out.

Bring your gumboots, trowels, spades, forks and a bunch of energy and enthusiasm to help make our town centre fantastic! A bottle or water, sunhat and sunscreen is super important too!

This grass roots initiative is fully reliant on the support of the Karori community and there are a number of ways that you can contribute to this project. For example, we need more plants (i.e native grasses and bushes, succulents flowering plants, wildflowers, bulbs, herbs, or edible plants). Anything will be considered.

We are also looking for a local talented artist to create a mural and someone to regularly help keep the section tidy with some strimming of the grass.

If you are able to volunteer your time with either of these, then please get in touch with Boston Projects at hello@bostonprojects.co.nz

We look forward to seeing you there!

LINK TO FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE - fb.me...

Announcing our Santa Paws winners

Southern Cross from Neighbourly Nz

A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!

And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their … View moreA huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!

And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their entries.

Tracey Rose
Julie Chamberlain
Selina Chan
Alexi White
Robert Brumm
Maria Wood
Kerena Davidson
Julie Gregory
Mark Williams
Glen Adams

Staying Safe Refresher Course for Older Drivers

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

We have two Staying Safe Refresher Courses being held in February and March. One at the Hosanna Harvest Church in Epuni and the other at the Upper Hutt Library.
These courses are free and include a light lunch (see attached posters).

To book your place call us on (04) 499 6646 or visit our … View moreWe have two Staying Safe Refresher Courses being held in February and March. One at the Hosanna Harvest Church in Epuni and the other at the Upper Hutt Library.
These courses are free and include a light lunch (see attached posters).

To book your place call us on (04) 499 6646 or visit our website.

Volunteering in 2024

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

Our Wellington, Hutt and Porirua offices are open and ready to help you volunteer in 2024! Get involved in your community while having fun, learning new skills and meeting people. We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website, and you can search by location or area of interest. Check them out … View moreOur Wellington, Hutt and Porirua offices are open and ready to help you volunteer in 2024! Get involved in your community while having fun, learning new skills and meeting people. We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website, and you can search by location or area of interest. Check them out at:
volunteerwellington.nz...

If you would like assistance to find a suitable role give us a call on:

* Wellington 04 499 4570
* Hutt Valley 04 566 6786
* Porirua 020 4069 3653

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.

The 3 day weekend - Wairarapa wine, beer, shops and fun ☀️🍷🌻

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

It's high summer and Wairarapa has laid it on for Wellington Anniversary weekend. We're the summer place to be for these special weekend events - here are just some:
Outdoor Movie in the Vines 🍇🎦
Friday 19th January
Head to Le Grá Vineyard ( 5 mins north of Masterton) for an … View moreIt's high summer and Wairarapa has laid it on for Wellington Anniversary weekend. We're the summer place to be for these special weekend events - here are just some:
Outdoor Movie in the Vines 🍇🎦
Friday 19th January
Head to Le Grá Vineyard ( 5 mins north of Masterton) for an evening under the stars watching the classic, Mamma Mia, on the big screen. Bring your own picnic or order a Le Grá kitchen platter. Wine, beer, sodas, popcorn and hot chocolate will also be available.

Greytown Sidewalk Sale 🛍️
Saturday 20 January
This famous retail sale is the perfect way to spend a long weekend. Discover incredible bargains from Greytown's finest boutique stores and replenish your shopping energy at cafes and restaurants.

Hops in the Vines at Matahiwi Estate 🍺🍷🎵
Saturday 20 January
Craft beer meets fine wine. Bringing Brewtown’s laid back vibes to Wairarapa's vines. Only 5 mins from Masterton, enjoy lawn games, live bands, food trucks and a chill, sun-soaked line-up.

The Gladstone Sunflower Patch 🌻🌻🌻🌻
19, 20 & 21 January
Over 100,000 sunflowers to photograph, pick or picnic in! $2 entry and just $2 per stem. Grab a coffee or ice cream while you're there.

Read up all about the Long Weekend and Summer in Wairarapa here wairarapanz.com...

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.

Make this … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Birthday Lottery and get your tickets today. Buy tickets now

Did you promise yourself in a fit of New Year's optimism that you'd spend more time bonding with your family and less time tangled up in the labyrinth of your trade-based business's bookkeeping and admin?

Sue from Sue Gray, Virtual Assistant

Well, buckle up, because I'm here to turn that resolution from a fleeting dream to a reality you can brag about at the next family barbecue!

Why not let me handle your bookkeeping and admin nightmares, so you can go back to being the superhero parent/spouse/fun-loving individual you always … View moreWell, buckle up, because I'm here to turn that resolution from a fleeting dream to a reality you can brag about at the next family barbecue!

Why not let me handle your bookkeeping and admin nightmares, so you can go back to being the superhero parent/spouse/fun-loving individual you always aspired to be on evenings and weekends?

Ever thought about bringing in a Virtual Assistant to rescue you from the clutches of office paperwork and number crunching?

Fun fact: Hiring a Virtual Assistant is way lighter on your wallet than adding a cubicle-dweller to the mix!

I'm not just any Certified Bookkeeper and Xero advisor — I'm the office admin wizard you never knew you needed. I've got a knack for turning chaos into order, and I've been practicing my dance moves for the day I finally achieve the paperless office dream (weird, right?). Oh, and don't worry, I'm slightly OCD about numbers, but in a charming way!

With more than two decades navigating the wild world of trades-based businesses, I've seen it all. As a former owner and/or office manager, I've survived bad language and chuckled at politically incorrect jokes like a pro. Let's make your business management as entertaining as a stand-up comedy show — minus the two-drink minimum.

LET ME HELP YOU GET YOUR LIFE BACK!!
VIEW ME: www.suegrayva.co.nz...
EMAIL ME: hello@suegrayva.co.nz

Free stuff

Yuki from Crofton Downs

Skellerup kids boots size 8
Vanish spray (1/3 of bottle left )
Shoe protector spray (1/3 left )
Shoe cream (light brown ) used couple of times
Pick up from Crofton Downs
Contact number Yuki (02108467667)

Free

Bed

Georgie from Wadestown

Bed for free. Must pick up.
Base legs can no longer go in on one corner of the bed, but can use the bed without legs it is fine. Will come with legs. So you can fix if you are able to.
Base and mattress come together

Free

Bed

Georgie from Wadestown

Bed for free. Must pick up.
Base legs can no longer go in on one corner of the bed, but can use the bed without legs it is fine. Will come with legs. So you can fix if you are able to.
Base and mattress come together

Free

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. For… View moreMonthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. For January it will be Sunday 21st at 9.00am

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

15 free Cardboard boxes for moving

Hera from Aro Valley

Second post for these. 15 boxes, most of which we paid money for and had books in them, folded down for easy transit. Near the CBD too.

Free