Takapu Valley, Wellington

2640 days ago

It’s time to do good and see the world!

AFS Intercultural Programmes and Go Kiwi Go

Hi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, … View moreHi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, refugees in Greece, to big cats in Africa, we have projects that are really making a difference.

Anyone over 18 can do a project with Go Kiwi Go, our oldest participant so far has been 75! But don’t take our word for it, check out our blog page!

“I would recommend to anyone if you want to make a difference to sign up and do some volunteer work with Go Kiwi Go, you will not regret it!” Jasper from Wellington in Nepal.

So visit our website and check out all the projects and where you can go, or give us a call 0800 600 300 or email info-newzealand@afs.org

Susan and Rhiannon
GKG Team
Find out more!

Image
2643 days ago

Water Restrictions for your Garden

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Garden watering restrictions for Wellington are now in place as they apply during daylight saving months (30 September 2018 – 7 April 2019) You can use a hand-held hose at any time during the restricted months except when water supplies are very low. Find out more on our website.

Image
2641 days ago

School Vandalism!

Lockie from Churton Park

Hi all

Unfortunately again one of the schools I care for has been targeted by drunk people with apparently nothing better to do.

Either late last night or in the early hours of thismorning Hampton Hill School in Tawa had 4 Large classroom windows smashed.
1 of the windows was broken from a thrown… View more
Hi all

Unfortunately again one of the schools I care for has been targeted by drunk people with apparently nothing better to do.

Either late last night or in the early hours of thismorning Hampton Hill School in Tawa had 4 Large classroom windows smashed.
1 of the windows was broken from a thrown white vase, bong or glass alcohol bottle (see photos below). I can't make out exactly what it is as it had no labels but the neck is an interesting shape.

On all four windows the force of the blow shattered glass across the entire room and all through classroom furniture.

The cost of these windows will likely be over $1000 so can't be ignored. this has happened several times this year and can't go on.
Beer and rtd cans were found on site which have been taken by Police for finger printing.

Please if anyone has any information or noticed something strange around Tawa last night contact myself or the police.
These things usually happen in the school holidays which makes me think they may be older college students. If your child came home with cuts or was out with friends drinking locally last night then please ask some questions.

Obviously the schools would love to increase their security options but with costs like this it's hard to afford and I would much prefer their money to be used on the kids, not tracking down undesirables.

Anyway thank you all for any time given to this post, I hope for some news.

Kind regards, Lockie Hawkins

A
2641 days ago

Brand new Beautiful fitted cotton bedsheets - queen size

Avneet from Maungaraki

No more boring bedsheets with fading colours after few washes.

These bedsheets will remain as new for years.

You could also order custom sizes and matching duvet/cushions .

Negotiable

2641 days ago

Seniors’ Week 2018

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

This year’s Seniors’ Week takes place from 15-21 October and the programme is the biggest yet since it started four years ago. There are lots of fun activities planned including table tennis at ASB Sports Centre, guided walks through Wellington Gardens, art & craft drop-in classes and more!… View moreThis year’s Seniors’ Week takes place from 15-21 October and the programme is the biggest yet since it started four years ago. There are lots of fun activities planned including table tennis at ASB Sports Centre, guided walks through Wellington Gardens, art & craft drop-in classes and more! To check out the full programme click here.

Image
2641 days ago

Celebrate National Gardening Week with FREE Butterfly-friendly Seeds

Yates

Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.

Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View more
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.

Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.

Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.

A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.

National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
Register now

Image
2643 days ago

Monday 1 October 2018 VOGEL HOUSE open 10-4pm

Sandra from Normandale

Vogel House 75 Woburn Rd Lower Hutt open 10-4pm Monday and Tuesday 2/10/18....Ends 4pm Tomorrow.
Fundraiser for Te Omanga Hospice.
Two pictures of the same area one 2018 other 1840's.

2642 days ago

Only two weeks to go until #RestartAHeart Day! ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View more
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

2642 days ago

School Holiday Events at the Centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Here is our programme for the October School Holidays, lots of fun and creative classes for a variety of age groups!

Top