Mount Victoria, Wellington

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2174 days ago

We need your help.

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

Thank you for the support our Vinnies foodbank received over the holiday break. December saw a 121% increase in people accessing food assistance on the previous year - a number that mirrors the increasing hardships our community is facing.

πŸ’™ We need your help once again. πŸ’™

The foodbank is … View more
Thank you for the support our Vinnies foodbank received over the holiday break. December saw a 121% increase in people accessing food assistance on the previous year - a number that mirrors the increasing hardships our community is facing.

πŸ’™ We need your help once again. πŸ’™

The foodbank is running low on the below key items:
πŸ₯« Tinned fish
πŸ₯« Tinned vegetables
πŸ₯« Breakfast spreads – jam, peanut butter
πŸ₯« Breakfast cereals – cornflakes, muesli
πŸ₯« Tinned/cuppa soup
πŸ₯« Two-minute noodles
πŸ₯« Tinned spaghetti
πŸ₯« Sanitary items
πŸ₯« Laundry powder
πŸ₯« Toothbrushes
πŸ₯« Shampoo and conditioner
πŸ₯« Pasta
πŸ₯« Rice

If you can spare and item or two, donations can be dropped off directly to our Newtown Welfare hub or any of our nine Wellington op shops.

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2173 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
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2173 days ago

Wanted garage to rent

Paul from Roseneath

Hi guys looking for a garage for storage must be secure and dry, preferably looking for longer term.
Thanks in advance....

2174 days ago

Vinyasa yoga on Saturday mornings - Aro Valley Community Centre (9am - 60 mins) - Brooklyn Community Center (10.30 am - 60 mins) Blue Ocean Yoga

Jenn from Brooklyn

Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading two classes on Saturday morning (60 mins). The first will be a yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second will be a yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am.

Please note: Our Brooklyn yoga will… View more
Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading two classes on Saturday morning (60 mins). The first will be a yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second will be a yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am.

Please note: Our Brooklyn yoga will return to a 60 min class in the New Year.

This will be a gentle, but strong practice and guaranteed to get you moving.

Classes for 2020 schedule will be held Saturday mornings for the following dates listed below:

18, 25 January

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 February

(Please note: no class on 29 February 2020 in Aro Valley as the Fair is being hosted. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside/alternative location. Update will be provided closer to the date).

7, 14, 21 March

(Please note: no class on 28 March 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside/alternative location).

4, 11, 18 April (Note: no class on 25 April 2020)

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May

6, 13, 27 June

(Please note: no class on 20 June 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Will consider an alternative location for the class).

4, 11, 18, 25 July

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August

5, 12, 26 September

(Please note: no class on 19 September 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Will consider an alternative location for the class).

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October

7, 14, 21, 28 November

5 and 19 December (Christmas Break)

(Please note: no class on 12 December 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside/alternative location).

Parking available at the Brooklyn Community center (car park or on street).

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly or call.

All levels welcome, $5 drop in. Please bring your mat!

Look forward to seeing all of you there!

Kind regards

Jenn

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2174 days ago

Laundry Sink

Christopher from Brooklyn

This is rust free, may be good for a shed or bach. Thanks.

Free

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2174 days ago

Want to make your community safer, more resilient and better connected in 2020? Become a Neighbourhood Supporter today! 🏠🧑

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

β€’ Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

β€’ Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

β€’ Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

β€’ Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

β€’ Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.

β€’ Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.

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2174 days ago

Available to House Sit ! NOW!

Remy from Brooklyn

Ello ello !

If you're looking for someone asap to look after your home and pets while you are away, then get in touch !

I am available to house sit from next week at no charge. I have loads of references that I can send through to you, and you can enjoy your time away knowing that your home … View more
Ello ello !

If you're looking for someone asap to look after your home and pets while you are away, then get in touch !

I am available to house sit from next week at no charge. I have loads of references that I can send through to you, and you can enjoy your time away knowing that your home is being well taken care of.

Thank you ! Hope to hear from you soon
Tiffany

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2174 days ago

Have you won in the final giveaway?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Our SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if … View moreOur SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if you’ve been drawn as a winner.

Thank you to all of the entrants so far for being more neighbourly! It’s been great to see communities thriving. To be eligible for the private convert, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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2175 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance or Landscaping?

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2175 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➑️ bit.ly...

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2175 days ago

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

2175 days ago

Fresh Lychee & Mongosteen

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear neighbours,
Have you tasted fresh Lychee? Lychee to Cantonese is just like Cherry to Kiwi. Now we're selling fresh Austraian lychee in store. One word, DELICIOUS !
How about mangosteen? It seems not so popular here, but it's valueable and rare. Another fruit you must taste.
We also … View more
Dear neighbours,
Have you tasted fresh Lychee? Lychee to Cantonese is just like Cherry to Kiwi. Now we're selling fresh Austraian lychee in store. One word, DELICIOUS !
How about mangosteen? It seems not so popular here, but it's valueable and rare. Another fruit you must taste.
We also offer other sorts of imported fruit. Please come and check them.

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2176 days ago

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Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

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