Makara, Wellington

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1026 days ago

Ngaio Repair Cafe

Sandi from Crofton Downs

It's the month of March and that means another Repair Cafe!
We welcome all our neighbours to come to Ngaio Repair Cafe.

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1027 days ago

Open Sat

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 4 March) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Not sure if the toy library is for you? Pop by to say hi and find out more. We welcome neighbours from all suburbs 😀


See you Saturday!

1027 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I … View more
It has been a while since I posted a Friday Feathered Friend. This week it is a contribution from Louise Thomas.
"This is not the best photo of a variable oystercatcher - it's not even the best photo I took that day, but it is interesting. I noticed he/she was tagged - meet CT7. I snapped him/her in the Hutt Estuary on 12 January and sent a report off to the Banding Office as you do and got back a very interesting report about the bird.
He/she was banded on Bell Island, Waimea Inlet, Tasman on 28/05/2022 in his/her 2nd year. Sex is unknown. CT7 is a busy chap, since banding this bird has been re-sighted at Saxton Field, Stoke, Nelson on 28/06/2022 and 19/07/2022. This bird is part of a research study on the morphometrics, population trends, longevity and movements of variable oystercatchers in the Golden/Tasman Bays region.

So, if you see CT7 don't forget to report him/her to the banding office.
Variable oystercatcher/ tōrea (Haematopus unicolor). Bird #14 in 2023.

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1027 days ago

Friday Fun Fact

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Something light for a Friday afternoon.

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1027 days ago

Free Introductory Cemetery Tours this Sunday

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

TOURS THIS WEEKEND

We are running tours this Sunday 5th March (weather permitting!)

- FREE Intro Tour (30-40mins). Meet your guide at The Shelter at 11am or 12pm. The Shelter is the small wooden building 250m inside the main gate. Cancellations notified on our Facebook page.

- Off the … View more
TOURS THIS WEEKEND

We are running tours this Sunday 5th March (weather permitting!)

- FREE Intro Tour (30-40mins). Meet your guide at The Shelter at 11am or 12pm. The Shelter is the small wooden building 250m inside the main gate. Cancellations notified on our Facebook page.

- Off the Beaten Track 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Treasure from the Gully 11:30am - 1:00pm
These tours are $10 per person, children under 12 are free. For more details and how to secure your ticket, please visit our website:
friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

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1030 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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1031 days ago

Tawa Rotary Family Concert in the Park

Sharon from Karori

HAVE YOU MARKED THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR?

Sunday, 5 March 2023
4pm - 7pm
Grasslees Reserve, 11 Luckie Street, Tawa, Wellington
BYO Picnic
FREE EVENT

Tawa Rotary Club will be marking the end of summer with a free afternoon picnic concert at the Grasslees Reserve featuring the Royal New … View more
HAVE YOU MARKED THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR?

Sunday, 5 March 2023
4pm - 7pm
Grasslees Reserve, 11 Luckie Street, Tawa, Wellington
BYO Picnic
FREE EVENT

Tawa Rotary Club will be marking the end of summer with a free afternoon picnic concert at the Grasslees Reserve featuring the Royal New Zealand Air Force Concert and Jive Bombers Bands.

The Concert Band will be playing music from Hollywood hits to South American rhythms and their Jive Bombers covers band playing a selection of hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Dua Lipa. Both bands will feature vocalists.

Tawa broadcaster, Jason Pine, will be master of ceremonies for what will be great family entertainment and a toe-tapping soundtrack to a relaxing Sunday afternoon. It may even get you dancing!

There will also be performances by Tawa College’s Kapa Haka group and Grace Notes barbershop quartet, while Foxtail Events (on behalf of WCC Pārekareka) and Tū Mātau Ora will be providing a fun space for kids offering traditional Māori games and more!

A sausage sizzle will supplement your BYO picnic basket.

Tawa Rotary is grateful to Tawa New World, Mexted Motors and Whittakers for their support of this event.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE - fb.me...

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1031 days ago

Back to School Blessing Service

Angela Gordon from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

If you are a student of any age, or a teacher, you are invited to a special Back to School service at St Ninian's at 10am, Sunday 5 March.
We're at 208 Karori Road, opposite KNS.

Bring your schoolbags for a blessing, and join us for morning tea.
All welcome!

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1031 days ago

Natural deck oil - 4 litres

Angus from Ngaio

Approximately 4 litres of 10 litre drum for only $30.
For product details see www.naturalhouse.co.nz...
The oil is old, but producer says shake very well and it should be fine. It still produces the pearl colour.
$145 to buy new.

Price: $30

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1032 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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1032 days ago

Asus WiFi Router RT-AC59U V2 Dual Band AC1500

Rodrigo from Karori

Asus WiFi Router AC1500 Dual Band
Model RT-AC59U V2

4 x Gigabit LAN port
1 x Gigabit WAN port
1 x USB 2.0 port

Includes Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable.

Details: AiMesh Supported - Connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network. … View more
Asus WiFi Router AC1500 Dual Band
Model RT-AC59U V2

4 x Gigabit LAN port
1 x Gigabit WAN port
1 x USB 2.0 port

Includes Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable.

Details: AiMesh Supported - Connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network. Improved coverage and multi-device performance with four external antennas. 600 Mbps (2.4GHz) and 867 Mbps (5GHz) for fast wireless performance.

More information: www.asus.com...

Price: $80

1033 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
Find out more

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1045 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

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1034 days ago

Agapanthus Seed heads

Maria from Karori

Hi, this is a good time to cut off those unsightly Agapanthus seed heads! Currently Agapanthus is setting seed everywhere and thereby becomes a danger for the environment, as it is actually an invasive weed. Put the seeds in the yellow sacks for kerb collection (remember: only 10% garden waste is … View moreHi, this is a good time to cut off those unsightly Agapanthus seed heads! Currently Agapanthus is setting seed everywhere and thereby becomes a danger for the environment, as it is actually an invasive weed. Put the seeds in the yellow sacks for kerb collection (remember: only 10% garden waste is allowed in these bags!) or dispose larger amounts at garden waste at the tip. (Do not home compost them!)This would help prevent this plant from settling where it should not be. For further details see the attachment here or our facebook page. Karori Kaitiaki

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