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Visit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.
Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract … View moreVisit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.
Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract painting inspired by Petra Cortright's exhibition. Play with our giant magnet boards to design some quirky chairs. Make a badge. Draw, colour and write on the LOOk! activity cards at the Art Cart.
Date: Saturday 8 July 2017
Time: 11am to 4pm
Where: City Gallery Wellington, Civic Square
Cost: Free
Hi Everyone, Come on In to The Tin Hut and enjoy an All Black Burger or Lions Fish n Chips with a House Beverage $24 and watch the Test. Usual Dinner Menu also available from 5pm Courtesy Van running See you all soon
The NZ Transport Agency are looking at options to upgrade State Highway 1 (SH1) between Taylors Road, Ōtaki to north of Levin all the way up to just south of the Manawatu River. We want to hear from our stakeholders and communities what’s important to you, what issues you think should be … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency are looking at options to upgrade State Highway 1 (SH1) between Taylors Road, Ōtaki to north of Levin all the way up to just south of the Manawatu River. We want to hear from our stakeholders and communities what’s important to you, what issues you think should be addressed, what opportunities you see and any other ideas you have for the Ōtaki to north of Levin project.
Find out more and have your say online or come along to one of our community events running throughout June 2017.
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View moreWant to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
The Police Association wants to take cars off fleeing drivers and is seeking harsher punishments for…
We have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for … View moreWe have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for the plants and the people, so have decided to postpone Spade Aid to Sunday 30th July, same time and same place!
For those people wanting to practise their amazing planting skills, don’t forget we have a community planting day the weekend before at the Tilley Road entrance, Paekakariki. For more details on this event, see goo.gl...
Wellington residents' rates will go up by more than 2½ times the current rate on inflation from next…
A shot was fired at a house in Masterton overnight. No one was injured in the incident that happened…
Switch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 … View moreSwitch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 months free bottle rental on a flexible plan with no term. Offer ends 31 July 2017. Terms and conditions apply.
Hi Everyone, Come on in to The Tin Hut tonight to watch the Hurricanes take on the Lions. Open now till late . Check out our specials, Courtesy van available. See you all soon.
Well I have received and read the report from UHCC re the Recycling Depot and found it both fair and interesting. To be honest, there is some interesting data being gathered which I think the elected Councillors will consider. Sure - there are still some questions in my head and I do feel more … View moreWell I have received and read the report from UHCC re the Recycling Depot and found it both fair and interesting. To be honest, there is some interesting data being gathered which I think the elected Councillors will consider. Sure - there are still some questions in my head and I do feel more work needs to be done, so I await to see what the next stage is. One can request a copy from 'Ask Us' on the UHCC website.
Earlier this year Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre lost one of its most popular residents, Bud the takahe.
Since then, Natural has been the lone representative of the unique flightless birds at the Wairarapa wildlife centre.
On Monday, however, Fomi arrived from Mana Island, where … View moreEarlier this year Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre lost one of its most popular residents, Bud the takahe.
Since then, Natural has been the lone representative of the unique flightless birds at the Wairarapa wildlife centre.
On Monday, however, Fomi arrived from Mana Island, where ...
Masterton council's bid to bring the Warriors to Masterton next year may be hit by a snag straight from the history books.
The proposed Warriors versus Melbourne Storm preseason game at Memorial Park apparently runs afoul of a historic anti-league bias at the ground.
According to A Very … View moreMasterton council's bid to bring the Warriors to Masterton next year may be hit by a snag straight from the history books.
The proposed Warriors versus Melbourne Storm preseason game at Memorial Park apparently runs afoul of a historic anti-league bias at the ground.
According to A Very ...
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