Owhiro Bay, Wellington

The Emergency Services Expo is Back for 2018

Fire Safety from Fire Safety - Wellington Region

On Saturday the 6th October, Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats, fire trucks and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.

Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a … View moreOn Saturday the 6th October, Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats, fire trucks and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.

Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a car crash rescue demonstration, see the life flight rescue helicopter in action, and talk to the Police dog section about their work.

Watch from the Wellington waterfront as the Police Maritime unit and the Wellington coastguard demonstrate water rescues, and Tiaki tugboat puts on a spectacular water cannon display!

The whole family will enjoy this exhilarating display of public safety.

Programme
11am–12noon, Te Papa Forecourt
•Fire engine aerial rescue unit demonstration
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Wellington Free Ambulance demonstrate a car crash extrication
•Police Armed Offenders Squad, Dive Squad and Police Dog Section talk

12noon–12.50pm, Te Papa Amphitheatre
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand will desend the Te Papa building and perform a high-angle rope rescue
•LandSAR 4 wheel drive vehicle display
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand demonstrate how ‘not to’ put out a real fire

12.50–2.00pm, Wellington waterfront
•Wellington Coastguard demonstrate a water rescue
•Tiaki tugboat water cannon display
•Police marine unit demonstration
•Life Flight-Westpac Rescue Helicopter heli-winching demonstration

All day, Level 2, Te Papa
•High angle rope rescue (Inside Te Papa in front of the Gallipoli exhibition entrance)
•St John information display
•Wellington Free Ambulance – celebrating 90 years
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand VR-Escape my House 
•Fire awareness intervention programme information stand

Please note: Programme is subject to change if any services are needed for an emergency.

So you love dogs!

Dogs New Zealand

Hi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.

There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted … View moreHi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.

There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted title of Best in Show, a full obedience show, the very popular Dancing with dogs, junior dog handling and many other four-legged events and demonstrations to entertain the whole family.

Come along to our national extravaganza and watch some of New Zealand's top dogs strut their stuff. Find out more!

Bedroom furniture for sale

Jacquiline from Island Bay

We will be having fitted wardrobes installed soon and have the following items for sale:
2 x freestanding wardrobes. Solid wood, hand crafted. As new condition. Approx size 1970mm (H) 1070 (W) 570mm (D) $300 each or $500 for both. (cost $1000 each new)
1 x 5 drawer chest. Matches wardrobes. … View moreWe will be having fitted wardrobes installed soon and have the following items for sale:
2 x freestanding wardrobes. Solid wood, hand crafted. As new condition. Approx size 1970mm (H) 1070 (W) 570mm (D) $300 each or $500 for both. (cost $1000 each new)
1 x 5 drawer chest. Matches wardrobes. As new condition. Approx size 1090mm (H) 1000mm (W) 470mm (D) $250. (cost $750 new)
Please note, wardrobes are very heavy - will require 2 strong people to move.
Wardrobes available from 30th Sept but must be collected by 7th Oct.
Drawers available from 10th Oct.
Happy for interested persons to view anytime before then!
Reply via Neighbourly or text 021 912 895
Jackie

Negotiable

Wellington Hospital bus hub construction beginning week of 24 September until early November

Community Engagement Advisor from

During the construction period, there will be:
- Restricted pedestrian access to the front steps (barriers will be up and access will be maintained to the front entrance)
- Carparks on the eastern side will be removed (alternative parking will be available in the hospital underground carpark)
- … View moreDuring the construction period, there will be:
- Restricted pedestrian access to the front steps (barriers will be up and access will be maintained to the front entrance)
- Carparks on the eastern side will be removed (alternative parking will be available in the hospital underground carpark)
- Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane

For the duration of the works Metlink services will continue to operate out temporary stops south of the main entrance and clearly signposted.

Please read our service update for further information. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Seniors' Week Celebration at Karori Community Centre

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

Next month is Seniors' Week and Karori Community Centre are hosting an inter-generational celebration on Friday 19 October, 11am-1.30pm.

This is an opportunity for our Karori seniors and juniors to spend time together enjoying lunch, music and fun activities.

Everyone is welcome to join … View moreNext month is Seniors' Week and Karori Community Centre are hosting an inter-generational celebration on Friday 19 October, 11am-1.30pm.

This is an opportunity for our Karori seniors and juniors to spend time together enjoying lunch, music and fun activities.

Everyone is welcome to join us and bring along a grandchild or special child in your life. Or come on your own and celebrate with us.

We invite you to bring along an old object from your house and a story to share about it.

Koha is invited

RSVP to info@karoricommunitycentre.org.nz

St Teresa's Spring Fair

Rebecca from Karori

This Saturday 22nd September
11-2pm
St Teresa's School 299 Karori Road
Eco-friendly

Want to win a trip to Sydney?

AIA

You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View moreYou and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.

To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.

T&Cs apply. Find out more

Upgrade works - Tawatawa Reserve

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Today, upgrade works started on the loop track at Tawatawa Reserve. The work is scheduled to finish early next week and the reserve will stay open during this time. There'll be large machinery on the track so we encourage you to stay clear of the work area.
Photo credit: Tawatawa Reserve - … View moreToday, upgrade works started on the loop track at Tawatawa Reserve. The work is scheduled to finish early next week and the reserve will stay open during this time. There'll be large machinery on the track so we encourage you to stay clear of the work area.
Photo credit: Tawatawa Reserve - SEA.