Epuni, Lower Hutt

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1061 days ago

Make a kid’s Christmas

Variety – the Children’s Charity

In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen.

Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner… View more
In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen.

Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner 2-3 times a week so that the children have enough food. This is very stressful… a lot of crying and minimal sleep.” 

Food insecurity is the everyday reality for 98.8% of the families Variety helps.

Please donate today to provide grocery support for families like Melody’s this Christmas.
Donate now

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1066 days ago

Gratitude

Ian from Petone

I recently put a request for help on this site and quickly received responses from a few people.
One such suggestion worked and has relieved me of a good deal of stress, so thank you Paul.
Also thanks to the other respondants and also a great thanks to Neigbourly for this opportunity.
It is … View more
I recently put a request for help on this site and quickly received responses from a few people.
One such suggestion worked and has relieved me of a good deal of stress, so thank you Paul.
Also thanks to the other respondants and also a great thanks to Neigbourly for this opportunity.
It is heartening (in these troublesome times) to know that we can rely on the good nature of many people if we are prepared to ask for it.
We do often hear of some poor behaviour from people on social media and news channels but there are very many more examples of people helping others so lets not forget it.
Merry Christmas to all who read this.
Cheers Ian

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1062 days ago

Golf Balls Golf Balls

Peter from Avalon

Hardly used (some only hit once) Golf Balls for sale.
24 balls for $25. Makes available _Bridgestone, Calloway, Srixon, Taylor Made, Titleist amongst others.Take your pick
Call Keith on 04 5772638.

1062 days ago

Zinnia pinecone wreath

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Turn tradition on its head and make a summery Christmas wreath by transforming pine cones into heat-loving zinnias using Resene paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1062 days ago

HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON TO YOU ALL

Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone

A Huge thank-you to our Volunteers, our Customers and everyone who has donated and supported Red Cross shop in Petone over this past year. We could not do all great things we do in our local community without you.

Thank you again for all yr support and wishing you all a happy festive season from … View more
A Huge thank-you to our Volunteers, our Customers and everyone who has donated and supported Red Cross shop in Petone over this past year. We could not do all great things we do in our local community without you.

Thank you again for all yr support and wishing you all a happy festive season from us all at
RED CROSS SHOP in Petone
169 Jackson st

1062 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A good picture can be worth a thousand words. This picture by Andrew Gorrie and caption (It's a bit wet in Wellington) sums up the last week or so in Wellington nicely.

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1063 days ago

Christmas Cake anyone make them?

Sandra from Normandale

Christmas once was the CAKE or rather the almond paste. Does anyone have photos of Christmas cakes from years gone past?

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1063 days ago

Christmas 1843 - 178 years ago

Sandra from Normandale

Paperspast 19 December 1843.
B M Pereira [Benjamin Mendez Pereira 1822-1860 VIC Australia] Married NZ 1843 to Susannah Pigott.
Advertisement for Christmas.

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1063 days ago

Moving to a retirement village?

Public Trust

"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any … View more"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any changes." Greg Coyne Principal Trustee in Nelson had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently as part of our Later Life campaign.

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1063 days ago

Golf Balls

Peter from Avalon

Hardly used (some only hit once) Golf Balls for sale.
24 balls for $25. Makes available _Bridgestone, Calloway, Srixon, Taylor Made, Titleist amongst others. Call Keith on 04 5772638.

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1065 days ago

Caring and Sharing

Christene from Waiwhetu

How are you doing? Reach out we care.
Feeling lost, lonely, afraid, have no one to talk to. Feeling the pressure of every day. Scared and traumatised by all that is happening.
Come to Dunamis church 233 High Street Lower Hutt on Friday 17th Dec at 11 am for a chat, someone to listen and … View more
How are you doing? Reach out we care.
Feeling lost, lonely, afraid, have no one to talk to. Feeling the pressure of every day. Scared and traumatised by all that is happening.
Come to Dunamis church 233 High Street Lower Hutt on Friday 17th Dec at 11 am for a chat, someone to listen and empathise. We are here to listen, judgement-free.

All Welcome

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1064 days ago

Give kindness, this Christmas

Trade Me

We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll … View more
We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll find a bunch of opportunities to give to Kiwis in need.

100% of your purchase goes directly to your charity of choice, and if you’ve been wondering what to give someone this year, a Kindness Store gift might be the perfect solution!

Just pick, click, and ‘Give Now’ – we’ll get it to the charity for you. Easy.
Learn more

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1064 days ago

Helping each other through COVID-19

Ministry of Health

With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and … View more
With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and needs to isolate, have food, medications and supplies available. Make a plan with neighbours, friends or whānau to support each other.

If you need more help to manage at home, you can also access a COVID-19 welfare line on 0800 512 337

Find tips here
Find out more

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1065 days ago

Riverbank Carpark closed again

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It has been a wet few days and the Riverbank Carpark is currently closed for the third time in the last few days.
Rain is forecast to ease by 2pm, which coincides with high tide, and the council is not expecting the river level quickly.
If you haven't already, you can sign up to the text … View more
It has been a wet few days and the Riverbank Carpark is currently closed for the third time in the last few days.
Rain is forecast to ease by 2pm, which coincides with high tide, and the council is not expecting the river level quickly.
If you haven't already, you can sign up to the text alert service by sending your name and number to 027 782 3388
The picture was taken last week.

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1065 days ago

Thank You Wellington, You're Making a Difference this Christmas

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Stuff Ltd's recent support for Age Concern Wellington Region's Christmas appeal has been invaluable:

"Age Concern also experienced a burst of new interest and donations after we wrote about Rick Johnston and Denis White, who have been buddied up through Age Concern's visiting … View more
Stuff Ltd's recent support for Age Concern Wellington Region's Christmas appeal has been invaluable:

"Age Concern also experienced a burst of new interest and donations after we wrote about Rick Johnston and Denis White, who have been buddied up through Age Concern's visiting service. Johnston takes 82-year-old White out to lunch or to Mitre 10, or works in his backyard.
'But the best outcome has been the 35 volunteers signing up to help deliver social connection services to older people in our communities,” said Stephen Opie, chief executive of Age Concern Wellington. “We’re always needing more volunteers, so this has been a great response for us.'"

Read full article here: www.stuff.co.nz...

Thank you Stuff ! #OurWellington #seniors #HCC #PoriruaCityCouncil #ageconcernwelilngtonregion #donate

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