Takapu Valley, Wellington

2782 days ago

Bring a friend for free!

Wellington Home & Garden Show

It’s all about ideas for sustainable living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show on 25-27 May. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends with over 200 exhibitors with our BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER! Be in to win the ‘Newstalk ZB Show Prize’ valued at $15,000. … View moreIt’s all about ideas for sustainable living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show on 25-27 May. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends with over 200 exhibitors with our BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER! Be in to win the ‘Newstalk ZB Show Prize’ valued at $15,000. Plus, visit the NEW Springfree Family Zone there’s even a Springfree Trampoline to be won.

Save the date in your diaries; 25 - 27 May 2018
Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 Free
Get your 2 for 1 ticket here!

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2782 days ago

Mary Potter Hospice Annual Street Appeal 18-19 May

Ian Munro from Rotary Club of Tawa Inc.

The Mary Potter Hospice annual street appeal takes place this Friday and Saturday. If you happen to be in Tawa New World Mall on Friday you’ll find a Tawa Rotarian happy to take your donation and at Countdown an Inner Wheel member ready to collect. If not, there’ll be other collectors across … View moreThe Mary Potter Hospice annual street appeal takes place this Friday and Saturday. If you happen to be in Tawa New World Mall on Friday you’ll find a Tawa Rotarian happy to take your donation and at Countdown an Inner Wheel member ready to collect. If not, there’ll be other collectors across the region.
Mary Potter Hospice provides palliative care services free of charge to the people of the Wellington region through to Waikanae.
Your donation will help provide hospice services for people at home, in aged care, in the Inpatient Unit in Newtown and in Day Hospices in Porirua and Kāpiti.
Please give generously.

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2782 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
Find out more

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2783 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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2783 days ago

Selection for ‘Good in the Hood’ project for 2018 at Z Tawa

Richard Herbert from Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves Inc.

‘Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves’ has been selected as one of the recipients for this project sponsored by Z Tawa. The allocation of funds to FOTBR and other selected organisations will be determined by voting at the Z Tawa Station from 1 to 31 May 2018.

The amount of public votes received … View more
‘Friends of Tawa Bush Reserves’ has been selected as one of the recipients for this project sponsored by Z Tawa. The allocation of funds to FOTBR and other selected organisations will be determined by voting at the Z Tawa Station from 1 to 31 May 2018.

The amount of public votes received will determine the proportion of the $4000 our group will receive. So please Pop on down to Z Tawa during May 2018 to vote for us!

But there's more - On Thursday 17th of May, Z-Energy is offering a 6c per litre saving for customers and also another 6c per litre will be donated by Z-Energy to be shared among the Good in the Hood selected organisations.

For "What's Good in the Hood?" see z.co.nz...

2783 days ago

Probus Club of Tawa

Richard Herbert from Tawa Probus Club

Just a reminder that our next meeting is Monday 21st at 9.30am at The Tawa Bowling Club.
Club speaker: Bryan Hawkins on my hobby “working with wood”
Guest Speaker: Raukura Hoerara-Smith, Curator Wellington Museum and of the Wahine Disaster Exhibit

2784 days ago

Dog Registrations

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

If you have a dog, you’ll receive your re-registration pack in the next couple of weeks. We’re sending postal invoices this week and email invoices will be sent soon. Fees will remain the same last year. Dog registrations are due 1 July. For more info click here.

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2784 days ago

Capital Compost Grant

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Each year we set aside $5000 worth of Capital Compost – to help your school, childhood education facility and community garden group to create food gardens or complete native plant-restoration projects. Eligible organisations can apply for the grant every two years. For more info click here.

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2784 days ago

Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction

The Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction

The Inquiry Panel will soon be in the Wellington region. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with the Panel about what New Zealand can do better and what’s working well.

When: Thursday 17th May, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua

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The Inquiry Panel will soon be in the Wellington region. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with the Panel about what New Zealand can do better and what’s working well.

When: Thursday 17th May, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua

Further information www.mentalhealth.inquiry.govt.nz

Submit via:
website: www.mentalhealth.inquiry.govt.nz
Email: mentalhealth@inquiry.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 644678
Post: PO Box 27396, Marion Square, Wellington 6141
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2784 days ago

Professional Home and Office Cleaning Available

George from Churton Park

Hi, we are looking to cleaning homes in the neighbourhood and we do it from just $25 an hour. We also do bond cleaning, Give us a call anytime and we will be there soonest to help you.Thanks.. George

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2784 days ago

Do you have children aged 4-7 years? They'll love this free book!

The Team from Ministry of Education

Oh my Goat! We just finished reading this awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness. Have a go...

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2784 days ago

Next enrolment period

Zac from Tawa

Please contact the office (office@redwood.school.nz) for information about our next enrolment period.

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2785 days ago

Please support our Street Appeal

Mary Potter Hospice

We’ll be out on the streets of Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 May for our 2018 Annual Appeal. Please donate when you see us - every dollar helps keep our services free. If you don't have cash, we'll have Eftpos at some locations, or you can … View moreWe’ll be out on the streets of Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 May for our 2018 Annual Appeal. Please donate when you see us - every dollar helps keep our services free. If you don't have cash, we'll have Eftpos at some locations, or you can donate via our website.

We provide compassionate and quality hospice care for the terminally ill and their families in our community, when and where you need us, free of charge – thanks to your generosity.

We are your Hospice. Please help us, and give generously this Appeal.

Thank you so much for your support,
Jenna
Mary Potter Hospice
Donate here!

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2785 days ago

Driver Mentors for Former Refugees

Kate from Tawa

We still need a few more volunteer mentors to help former refugees learn to drive in Porirua. The commitment is 2 x 1 hour sessions weekly for 12-16 weeks. We provide a dual control car, driving instructor training and support. It's a fun, rewarding way to make a real difference to the … View moreWe still need a few more volunteer mentors to help former refugees learn to drive in Porirua. The commitment is 2 x 1 hour sessions weekly for 12-16 weeks. We provide a dual control car, driving instructor training and support. It's a fun, rewarding way to make a real difference to the lives of former refugees. Training is scheduled for late May so please contact me asap if you are interested kate.twyford@crf.org.nz (see details below).

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2785 days ago

Free trampoline

Alister from Churton Park

I am giving away my trampoline. It is not in very god condition, but it is functional and safe. Currently on trademe with $1 reserve, but i am happy to withdraw if someone here is keen to take it. www.trademe.co.nz...

Free

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