Owhiro Bay, Wellington

2731 days ago

Your paint and decorating questions answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.

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2732 days ago

Free event for families this Saturday!

Olivia from Island Bay

Matariki Family Day
11am–4pm, Sat 7 July at City Gallery Wellington, Free

Fun art activities for the whole whānau on the first weekend of the school holidays.

11am-4pm Squiggla badges
11am-4pm Wearable art activity led by artist Gina Matchitt
11am, 1pm, 3pm Parekōwhai piano … View more
Matariki Family Day
11am–4pm, Sat 7 July at City Gallery Wellington, Free

Fun art activities for the whole whānau on the first weekend of the school holidays.

11am-4pm Squiggla badges
11am-4pm Wearable art activity led by artist Gina Matchitt
11am, 1pm, 3pm Parekōwhai piano performances
11.30am Explore & Draw through the exhibition This Is New Zealand
12pm, 2pm Matariki Storytime
12.45pm, 1.15pm, 3.15pm, 3.45pm Square Eyes Film Foundation wintery short films for kids | Auditorium
2.45pm Performance by students from Te Aro school

citygallery.org.nz...

2732 days ago

New workshop dates for 2018 - Inspiring Communities

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Looking to grow your community relationships? Need to find out how to measure your success? Want to know what leadership looks like?

Here’s a list of our upcoming workshops around New Zealand. Save the dates!
inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

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2732 days ago

Age Concern Photo Shoot - Looking for people 65 + to take part

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Age Concern New Zealand and NZTA are looking for people for a photo shoot. We need people over 65 to shoot in a range of transportation settings. These include walking, driving, busing, on trains, taxis etc. and in different urban and rural settings. We would like to have a diverse mix of people, … View moreAge Concern New Zealand and NZTA are looking for people for a photo shoot. We need people over 65 to shoot in a range of transportation settings. These include walking, driving, busing, on trains, taxis etc. and in different urban and rural settings. We would like to have a diverse mix of people, their friends and families. The images will be used for promotional materials and a consent form will need to be signed. We are unable to pay participants but can offer a koha grocery/petrol voucher. The shoot will take place in July 2018. Please email natasha.muir@ageconcern.org.nz if you are interested in taking part.

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2732 days ago

Thank you for the thank yous

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering

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2732 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2732 days ago

Marsden celebrates Matariki

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Marsden Year 9 students lit up the night sky with lanterns and masks created in art classes, as they paraded in the Nga Wai Piāta (Streams of Light) opening of the Ahi Kā Festival of Fire and Light along the Wgtn waterfront. What an amazing night, part of Matariki ki Pōneke celebrations, and a … View moreMarsden Year 9 students lit up the night sky with lanterns and masks created in art classes, as they paraded in the Nga Wai Piāta (Streams of Light) opening of the Ahi Kā Festival of Fire and Light along the Wgtn waterfront. What an amazing night, part of Matariki ki Pōneke celebrations, and a beautiful way to welcome in the Māori New Year.

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2733 days ago

Would you like to participate in my Masters research study about chickens? https://tinyurl.com/surveychickens

Thomas from Karori

My name is Thomas Lissington and I am a student working on a Masters thesis in Innovation and Commercialisation at Wellington's Victoria University that aims to develop innovative products for chickens. As part of this research I am surveying past, current, or future owners to understand their… View moreMy name is Thomas Lissington and I am a student working on a Masters thesis in Innovation and Commercialisation at Wellington's Victoria University that aims to develop innovative products for chickens. As part of this research I am surveying past, current, or future owners to understand their experience with chickens, their individual preferences, and to identify opportunities for innovation.

You can find out more about my study and take the online survey by following this link: tinyurl.com...
Otherwise you can contact me via email at: thomas.lissington@vuw.ac.nz

One respondent will be randomly selected to receive the prize of a one-year subscription to Lifestyle Block Magazine.

2733 days ago

Important Update: changes to Riverbank Car Park

Callum from Hutt City Council

From Saturday 7 July, the Riverbank Car Park will introduce a $2 hourly charge with a $4 all day maximum charge on Saturdays. This charge is an extension of the weekly charges to use the Riverbank Car Park and is inclusive of the monthly pass.

For more information please go to … View more
From Saturday 7 July, the Riverbank Car Park will introduce a $2 hourly charge with a $4 all day maximum charge on Saturdays. This charge is an extension of the weekly charges to use the Riverbank Car Park and is inclusive of the monthly pass.

For more information please go to huttcity.govt.nz/Saturday-parking
Learn more

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2733 days ago

Kids Yoga - Free Open Day on 15 July, Sunday

Sahana from Island Bay

Teaching yoga to kids is a wonderful way of guiding them into a healthy lifestyle. From a young age, when you teach a child how to calm their mind, they become emotionally stable.

Bring your kids for our free Open Day Yoga Session in a warm dance studio.

And littluns, time to roll your mats … View more
Teaching yoga to kids is a wonderful way of guiding them into a healthy lifestyle. From a young age, when you teach a child how to calm their mind, they become emotionally stable.

Bring your kids for our free Open Day Yoga Session in a warm dance studio.

And littluns, time to roll your mats out and do some rock n' roll.

Link to the event, RSVP - www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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2734 days ago

Landlords face pressure to fix heating

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

We’re only one year away from the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act coming into effect, which means landlords will need to insulate the floor and ceilings in their rental properties by 1 July 2019, as well as other heating requirements.

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2734 days ago

Dog Registrations

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

The dog registration year started yesterday – did you register your dog? Pay by 31 July to avoid late payment penalties. For more info click here.

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2737 days ago

#BackInTime

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

View of Newtown, Wellington, in 1909, looking north over Roy Street and Newtown Park to Mount Alfred.

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2742 days ago

Wine/bar cafe restaurant work wanted

Heather from Island Bay

Howdy neighbours! I've got a French guy with excellent English language skills and 5 years experience here and in France. He is social and interacts really well on a customer service level. If anybody has anything or knows of a place looking for a reliable worker PM me or call me 0210707774. … View moreHowdy neighbours! I've got a French guy with excellent English language skills and 5 years experience here and in France. He is social and interacts really well on a customer service level. If anybody has anything or knows of a place looking for a reliable worker PM me or call me 0210707774. Thanks Heather.

2737 days ago

Have you heard about this campaign for pregnant mums?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Wellington,

Check out this great campaign that's urging expectant mums to sleep on their side to help reduce the risk of stillbirth. Local Wellington mum Catherine Maetzig has got involved and is using her experience to help educate others. Nice work Catherine!

Have you heard this … View more
Hi Wellington,

Check out this great campaign that's urging expectant mums to sleep on their side to help reduce the risk of stillbirth. Local Wellington mum Catherine Maetzig has got involved and is using her experience to help educate others. Nice work Catherine!

Have you heard this advice before? What are you thoughts on the campaign? Can you share any advice? Let us know in the replies! To read more about the Auckland Stillbirth Study, click here.

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