Owhiro Bay, 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!

2257 days ago

Support dementia-friendly libraries so that people with Alzheimer's and other dementias can again enjoy a good read!

Sally from Island Bay

Thank you for backing and sharing our Kickstarter campaign, to support dementia-friendly book groups at public libraries. Follow this link to make your pledge, thank you!
www.kickstarter.com...

Dovetale Press want to give people living with
dementia the pleasure of sharing a great read at
the … View more
Thank you for backing and sharing our Kickstarter campaign, to support dementia-friendly book groups at public libraries. Follow this link to make your pledge, thank you!
www.kickstarter.com...

Dovetale Press want to give people living with
dementia the pleasure of sharing a great read at
the public library, improving social connection
and confidence. If successful, their Kickstarter
campaign will provide six sets of five Dovetale
Press dementia-friendly books to 20 New
Zealand public libraries. That’s 600 books in all,
or a set of books for shared reading in a group
of six people at 20 public libraries across New
Zealand. If pledging meets 200% success, then
40 libraries will benefit with 1200 books shared
in groups, and so forth. Participating libraries
also receive a digital resource with suggestions
on how to run a dementia-friendly book group.
The Dovetale Press series has been produced
after years of research into reading and
dementia, through the University of Otago and
with support from Bupa NZ.

Dovetale Press Books: Promote Dementia-friendly Libraries, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com...

2258 days ago

KEA Kids News: Meet WOW's only child star

Reporter Stuff

In todays news, Sophie Dulver, 10, meets the only child star of the 2019 World of Wearable Art Awards.

KEA Kids News is current affairs for kids by kids. Our young reporters find stories that connect with 7 to 11-year-olds to help tackle tough issues in ways you can share with your whole family. … View more
In todays news, Sophie Dulver, 10, meets the only child star of the 2019 World of Wearable Art Awards.

KEA Kids News is current affairs for kids by kids. Our young reporters find stories that connect with 7 to 11-year-olds to help tackle tough issues in ways you can share with your whole family. Find out more here.

2258 days ago

Suzanne Aubert Scout Group

Suzanne Aubert from Newtown

The Suzanne Aubert Scout Group currently runs Cubs (8-11 years old) and Scouts (11-14 years old). We are also looking to start Keas (5-8 years old). All sections are open to both boys and girls.
Scouts is a great way for young New Zealanders to discover and grow in confidence in outdoors, as well… View more
The Suzanne Aubert Scout Group currently runs Cubs (8-11 years old) and Scouts (11-14 years old). We are also looking to start Keas (5-8 years old). All sections are open to both boys and girls.
Scouts is a great way for young New Zealanders to discover and grow in confidence in outdoors, as well as develop life and social skills in a fun environment.

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2258 days ago

Discover a new wine at New World

New World Porirua & Thorndon

"Kia ora – James Lough from New World Porirua here. Keen to discover a new top drop in time for summer?

My favourite wine from this year’s New World Wine Awards is the Tohu Single Vineyard Riesling and for many reasons! First, it’s delicious with a zingy acidity. Secondly, it has a … View more
"Kia ora – James Lough from New World Porirua here. Keen to discover a new top drop in time for summer?

My favourite wine from this year’s New World Wine Awards is the Tohu Single Vineyard Riesling and for many reasons! First, it’s delicious with a zingy acidity. Secondly, it has a great story - all wine should start a conversation and the people behind this wine and their governance of the land give you plenty of that. Lastly, the wine sums up what the New World Wine Awards is all about: helping customers discover new wines that surprise and delight.” And Bob Dunkerly from New World Thorndon’s pick is the Stoneleigh Latitude Marlborough Chardonnay. “It’s an excellent wine, with delicious stone fruit flavours. It’s very approachable for anyone wanting to give Chardonnay a try.”

Come into your local New World and explore the Top 50 Gold-medal winning wines – we have winners for every budget. Plus join us for complimentary wine sampling and try before you buy.
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2258 days ago

Bit on the side...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Make this easy rustic side table and paint in your favourite tonal Resene colours.

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

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2258 days ago

PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE – 21 October-21 November

The Team from Wellington Water

As part of our work installing a new bulk watermain in eastern Porirua, we are about to commence work on installing a chamber and more pipework at the intersection of Conclusion St and Warspite Ave, Waitangirua.

From 21 October, a one-way system will be in place with a detour route along … View more
As part of our work installing a new bulk watermain in eastern Porirua, we are about to commence work on installing a chamber and more pipework at the intersection of Conclusion St and Warspite Ave, Waitangirua.

From 21 October, a one-way system will be in place with a detour route along Conclusion Street and Desert Gold Street.

Warspite Ave will be reduced to a single lane during the work, through the peaks and out of hours. This will result in significant journey time increase. Please find an alternative route wherever possible.

Learn more about this project on our website.

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2258 days ago

Feedback Friday

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Feedback from our parents and grandparents is so appreciated.

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2259 days ago

Houghton Valley School Fair - Saturday November 23rd

Karen from Southgate

Looking for a great day out? We can promise you delicious food, great entertainment, activities for all the family including pony rides, petting zoo, kids' sumo and heaps more games on our huge field. We will have books, crafts, plants, toys and clothes for sale, and you can get yourselves a … View moreLooking for a great day out? We can promise you delicious food, great entertainment, activities for all the family including pony rides, petting zoo, kids' sumo and heaps more games on our huge field. We will have books, crafts, plants, toys and clothes for sale, and you can get yourselves a bargain in our silent auction with prizes worth thousands of dollars. Check out our Facebook page for more information (@houghton.school.nz)
Bring your own bags, coffee cup etc to help support us in our aim to be waste free.
If you would like to donate books, toys or clothes, chutneys, lemons or crafts, or if your business could gift an item or service to our Silent Auction, please drop off during school hours, or contact Karen on 027 209 4832. All money raised at the Fair goes towards supporting our children's learning.

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2259 days ago

Vinyasa Yoga on Saturday mornings - Aro Valley Community Centre (9 am - 60 mins) - Brooklyn Community Centre (10.30 am - 75 mins) Blue Ocean Yoga

Jenn from Brooklyn

Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading two classes on Saturday morning. The first will be a 60 min yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second will be a 75 min yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am.

This will be a gentle, but … View more
Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading two classes on Saturday morning. The first will be a 60 min yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second will be a 75 min yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am.

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

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

2019 Schedule (2020 schedule coming soon)

19 and 26 October
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November
7, 14 and 21 December

(Please note: no class on 7 December in Brooklyn due to the Brooklyn Community Market that has been scheduled. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside).

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/drop in. Please bring your mat!

Look forward to seeing all of you there.

Kind regards
Jenn

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2259 days ago

Phil and Teds double buggy looking for a home

Pearl from Brooklyn

Anyone in need of a sturdy foldable double buggy for their baby and young child ?

I have a Phil and Ted Vibe well used buggy to give away, but it needs 3 new tyres.. It has been so well used up and down the Brooklyn hills! 😆 I have given the seats a wash. New similar one retail for $900+

Must … View more
Anyone in need of a sturdy foldable double buggy for their baby and young child ?

I have a Phil and Ted Vibe well used buggy to give away, but it needs 3 new tyres.. It has been so well used up and down the Brooklyn hills! 😆 I have given the seats a wash. New similar one retail for $900+

Must pick up by end of this Saturday, first come first serve. Please message to advise earliest possible pick up time. Thanks.

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2260 days ago

REDUCED!! Purple low top Vans

Giulia from Newtown

ONLY WORN ONCE. Good as new.
Size UK 4 - US men 5.0/women 6.5.
Pick up from Island Bay or CBD depending on the day.
Cheers!

Price: $50

2260 days ago

Uniqlo wool coat

Giulia from Newtown

Uniqlo coat in very good conditions. Size Small. Spacious pockets. Nice and warm.
Pick up from Island Bay or CBD depending on the day.
Cheers!

Price: $30

2262 days ago

Were you a obstetrics/gynecology patient at Calvary Hospital?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We are looking for people who were treated at Calvary Hospital in Newtown, now Wakefield Hospital, between 1960-87. The hospital was run by a Catholic order of nursing sisters, The Little Company of Mary. We are particularly after those treated in the area of obstetrics/gynecology.

Is this … View more
We are looking for people who were treated at Calvary Hospital in Newtown, now Wakefield Hospital, between 1960-87. The hospital was run by a Catholic order of nursing sisters, The Little Company of Mary. We are particularly after those treated in the area of obstetrics/gynecology.

Is this familiar to you? If so, then please get in touch with alison.mau@stuff.co.nz or at PO Box 6341, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141 - please note that any communication will be kept confidential.

2260 days ago

Get your water storage sorted today!

The Team from Wellington Water

1 day until the ShakeOut!
Make sure you get your water storage sorted before 1.30pm tomorrow.

Use our water tool to help figure out what you need, and go in the draw to win 2 buckets for your poos and wees, a water storage tank, and a turbo jet for boiling your water.

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