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“If we hadn’t qualified for the state house, my life would have been quite different in terms of what I wanted to do with my sport, and especially my education.”
Quality, stable housing helps New Zealanders like Darcy fulfil their potential. Watch his story to find out more.
Rates invoices have been arriving in the mail, if you haven't already received yours it will be coming. Unfortunately not every-one is going to be able to afford them. So did you know that there is a rates rebate that you can apply for? A lot of people think you have to be over 65 years old … View moreRates invoices have been arriving in the mail, if you haven't already received yours it will be coming. Unfortunately not every-one is going to be able to afford them. So did you know that there is a rates rebate that you can apply for? A lot of people think you have to be over 65 years old before you can apply but if your income tax is $25,180 or less and live in your own home you may be able to claim the full amount of $630. Exactly how much you get will depend on what your rates bill is, how many children or dependents you have and your income. The rebate is income tested so even if you earn more than this you may qualify for some assistance. If you want to know more pop into your local bureau and talk with the volunteers, we can also tell you about rates remission for first home builders and rates postponement if you are experiencing extreme financial hardship.
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Are you hosting an event that needs crockery, plates and napkins? Wash Against Waste has you covered! They provide a selection of all-you-need-for-your-event kits for koha – and they’re from our very own Second Treasures shop. To find out how you can save money and the environment by reducing … View moreAre you hosting an event that needs crockery, plates and napkins? Wash Against Waste has you covered! They provide a selection of all-you-need-for-your-event kits for koha – and they’re from our very own Second Treasures shop. To find out how you can save money and the environment by reducing waste at your next event, click here.
A kind young man paid for my bus ticket this afternoon at Luxford Street at Berhampore Shops, Bus station no 1 because I had not enough money on my snapper card. I was so surprised about his generosity. That's never happened to me before. Thank you so much. It's very much appreciated.
Northwest gales are expected over much of eastern and central parts of the South Island during Saturday, including Wellington. A warning for severe northwest gales is now in force for the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough, Wellington and the Wairarapa.
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, … View moreNorthwest gales are expected over much of eastern and central parts of the South Island during Saturday, including Wellington. A warning for severe northwest gales is now in force for the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough, Wellington and the Wairarapa.
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Area: Wellington, Wairarapa and the Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 14 hours from 11:00am Saturday to 1:00am Sunday
Forecast: Severe northwest gales in exposed places, gusting 120km/h at times
Hi there
I am making an effort to raise funds for the Movember foundation you can donate here mobro.co....
I have shaved off my 5 year old beard and discovered my lower face can actually get quite cold.
Joking aside, I know a few people who have suffered from poor mental health, prostate … View moreHi there
I am making an effort to raise funds for the Movember foundation you can donate here mobro.co....
I have shaved off my 5 year old beard and discovered my lower face can actually get quite cold.
Joking aside, I know a few people who have suffered from poor mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. I am trying to raise funds to help make a change for people in these situations and make people more aware of their own health - especially the "she will be right" typical kiwi male who often avoids going to the doctor at all cost.
I would really appreciate your donations through the link above.
If you can't afford to donate, that's OK I understand. Times can be pretty tough for some people at the moment. There is other ways you can help though.
Start your own #Movemeber campaign through this link nz.movember.com... or share my "mospace" with your friends and family, maybe even your colleagues.
Thanks for your donations and don't forget to check the link to follow my mustache growth expedition!
Join us for the first featured Maker Faire in New Zealand this Sunday 4 November!
From stylish shoe sketching to roboticless robots, clever crafts to daring drone races, we’re celebrating the innovative spirit of Aotearoa! Bring your tamariki along to a fun-filled, family-friendly day of … View moreJoin us for the first featured Maker Faire in New Zealand this Sunday 4 November!
From stylish shoe sketching to roboticless robots, clever crafts to daring drone races, we’re celebrating the innovative spirit of Aotearoa! Bring your tamariki along to a fun-filled, family-friendly day of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Door sales are $9pp and children under 16 years get in for FREE!
Hey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View moreHey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Wellington. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.
Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!
#NSNZviolenceawareness
From Sunday 11 November we're making timetable adjustments to a number of Wellington city bus routes. These changes should improve bus journeys for many of you, delivering improved reliability, better connections between services and more services earlier in the morning and evenings.
Please … View moreFrom Sunday 11 November we're making timetable adjustments to a number of Wellington city bus routes. These changes should improve bus journeys for many of you, delivering improved reliability, better connections between services and more services earlier in the morning and evenings.
Please plan before you travel, and check your trip ahead of time using the Journey Planner, remember to select a date from 11 November onwards.
Learn more about the changes on our website.
Experience the flavours, sights and sounds of Japan under one roof at the Japan Festival Wellington 2018 on 24 Nov (11am-6.30pm). Come along to the TSB Bank Arena to watch martial arts demonstrations & taiko drumming, try origami paper folding, sample Japanese food and lots more. To find out … View moreExperience the flavours, sights and sounds of Japan under one roof at the Japan Festival Wellington 2018 on 24 Nov (11am-6.30pm). Come along to the TSB Bank Arena to watch martial arts demonstrations & taiko drumming, try origami paper folding, sample Japanese food and lots more. To find out more click here.
Registrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s … View moreRegistrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss out on the very special Earlybird offer, register before midnight 30 November and go in the draw to win 2x return flights to Fiji with Fiji Airways!*
Enter online today at www.brendanfootsupersiteroundthebays.co.nz
*Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.
Route 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the… View moreRoute 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the Metlink Commuter app.
We’re sending rates invoices out this week – payment is due by 1 December. We’re also reviewing the rating values of all properties. This year’s revaluation will be a snapshot of the market as at 1 September 2018. We’ll let property owners know their new rateable values in November. To … View moreWe’re sending rates invoices out this week – payment is due by 1 December. We’re also reviewing the rating values of all properties. This year’s revaluation will be a snapshot of the market as at 1 September 2018. We’ll let property owners know their new rateable values in November. To find out more click here.
Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.
Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.
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