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1530 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to nymblscience.com...
Register now

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1539 days ago

Way Back Wednesday - Friday edition

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Because it's shaping up to be a nice(ish) day, we thought we'd share another of Graham Stewart's excellent photos to ease us into the weekend.

Same question as last time - were are we?
This spot in the capital city has changed a wee bit since the photo was taken.

Feel free to share… View more
Because it's shaping up to be a nice(ish) day, we thought we'd share another of Graham Stewart's excellent photos to ease us into the weekend.

Same question as last time - were are we?
This spot in the capital city has changed a wee bit since the photo was taken.

Feel free to share your memories.

Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.

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1531 days ago

It's the final countdown

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Wellington, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.

Who will it be?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1532 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1532 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1532 days ago

YOUR VOICE

Corinne Morris from

Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think … View more
Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy! You may even get published in our newsletter.

Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 Countdown voucher, generously donated by the team at Countdown.

Please email your entries to:
news@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
Or mail your entries to:
Age Concern Wellington (Re Your Voice), PO Box 11-108, Wellington, 6142

Terms and Conditions:
By submitting an entry, you grant permission to Age Concern Wellington to publish your entry in their newsletters and on their website. Only winning entries will receive a prize. All entries remain the property of the entrant. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

We look forward to hearing from you all!

1533 days ago

Commuters - Better download that tracer app

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

From 11.50pm on Thursday, September 3, all bus, train, ferry, ride share vehicles and taxis will display QR codes by government mandate.

Transport users are expected to use the NZ COVID Tracer app to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

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1533 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Wellington yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1533 days ago

Winter Sale - Stacks Furniture

Stacks Designer Furniture

Mid - Century for this Century. Clean, uncluttered design principles brought to the modern home just for you. Find out more

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1533 days ago

Cosy Care Suite living at Elderslea

Oceania Healthcare

Nestled on a peaceful street in the heart of Upper Hutt, you’ll discover Oceania’s Elderslea - a place where you can stay toasty all winter, with the added comfort of Rest Home & Hospital care.

There’s enough space in your Care Suite to curl up with a good book or entertain your … View more
Nestled on a peaceful street in the heart of Upper Hutt, you’ll discover Oceania’s Elderslea - a place where you can stay toasty all winter, with the added comfort of Rest Home & Hospital care.

There’s enough space in your Care Suite to curl up with a good book or entertain your friends and family with tea and biscuits, just as you always have.

Even in the midst of winter, your days will be filled with the things you love – from venturing out on a scenic van trip, to enjoying delicious home-cooked meals like roast chicken with all the trimmings.

Elderslea is located at 29 Redwood Street, Elderslea, Upper Hutt.
Find out more

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1535 days ago

Another one bites the dust

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

The Wellington Marathon has been cancelled following the announcement the region would stay in level 2.

Event manager Michael Jacques, said the decision to cancel was disappointing, especially for the runners who had been training, but they needed to turn their attention to the 2021 event.

The … View more
The Wellington Marathon has been cancelled following the announcement the region would stay in level 2.

Event manager Michael Jacques, said the decision to cancel was disappointing, especially for the runners who had been training, but they needed to turn their attention to the 2021 event.

The 2250 registered runners would not be receiving a refund, but would be able to enter for free next year.

Jacques said the decision to cancel was "especially gutting" as it was the 35th anniversary of the marathon, which is the longest running running event in Wellington.

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1533 days ago

Keep supporting small business - promo!

David Downs from SOS Business

Hi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the … View moreHi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the local businesses out here

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