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Make a real difference in someone’s life! Thumbs Up is looking for a volunteer support worker to help adults with intellectual disabilities thrive in their daily activities.
If you’re caring, patient and up for a rewarding experience, they’d love to hear from you.
Email … View moreMake a real difference in someone’s life! Thumbs Up is looking for a volunteer support worker to help adults with intellectual disabilities thrive in their daily activities.
If you’re caring, patient and up for a rewarding experience, they’d love to hear from you.
Email practicemanager@thumbsuptrust.org.nz to get involved!
Active, independent, mature and on your own? Enjoy social activities with similar others, including restaurant dinners, cafe lunches, walks, games, outings, movies, etc. For details, please phone or email Rebecca at 020 436 7116, or linklinesocialclub@gmail.com, or visit www.linkline.org.nz...
Don't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep … View moreDon't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.
Don't miss out – Mother’s Day is this weekend!
From the team at Mags4Gifts
Time is running out — only 3 days left to submit your nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards! Whether it’s a dedicated individual, a team of changemakers or a young volunteer making waves, this is the moment to shine a spotlight on those doing amazing mahi in our community.
Nominations close … View moreTime is running out — only 3 days left to submit your nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards! Whether it’s a dedicated individual, a team of changemakers or a young volunteer making waves, this is the moment to shine a spotlight on those doing amazing mahi in our community.
Nominations close May 9 at midnight!
Retirement is often viewed as a time of relaxation, travel, and personal freedom. While some people look forward to no longer working, for others, it can be a time of emotional upheaval and uncertainty. You may experience feelings of sadness and loss of purpose rather than excitement and happiness.… View moreRetirement is often viewed as a time of relaxation, travel, and personal freedom. While some people look forward to no longer working, for others, it can be a time of emotional upheaval and uncertainty. You may experience feelings of sadness and loss of purpose rather than excitement and happiness. If so, you’re not alone. A feeling of depression after retirement is something that many New Zealanders face at some point.
The good news is that this is often temporary as you adjust to your new lifestyle. If you are wondering how to emotionally cope with retirement, read on to discover practical approaches for tackling post-retirement depression, improving your emotional well-being, and truly enjoying your retirement.
Click read more for the full story.
This treadmill is available free. The motor has blown but it may be good for parts or if you're handy with this sort of thing you may be able to fix it. Available for pick up only from Avalon. Call Mike 021 597-302
Pencarrow First Lighthouse with Bennetts in charge.
My greats William and Jane Hendle were keepers here when she died 1875 at Pencarrow Wellington NZ.
The aim of this week is to raise awareness of NZSL and to encourage all New Zealanders to learn and use sign language.
The theme for NZSL Week 2025 is "An Aotearoa Where Anyone Can Sign Anywhere."
Learn more about NZSL by visiting Deaf Aotearoa's website for tons of resources!
Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you … View moreEveryone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?
Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!
Enjoy these 1-year … View moreLooking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!
Enjoy these 1-year subscriptions at unbeatable prices: NZ Gardener for $79 (was $106.80), NZ House & Garden for $99 (was $132), and TV Guide for $119 (was $166.40).
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.
Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!
From the team at Mags4Gifts
The power outage in Pencarrow cres is back on, it came on late lasted night. I just came up the private road & some if the trees have been lopped so maybe that was the cause.
Our Lower Hutt Work and Income Service Centre will reopen at 28 Dudley St (behind the AA Centre) on Monday, 5 May 2025 at 10.30am. It is a new space to collaborate with employers, providers and community groups and to meet more jobseekers one-on-one.
Thank you Hutt Valley, for your patience … View moreOur Lower Hutt Work and Income Service Centre will reopen at 28 Dudley St (behind the AA Centre) on Monday, 5 May 2025 at 10.30am. It is a new space to collaborate with employers, providers and community groups and to meet more jobseekers one-on-one.
Thank you Hutt Valley, for your patience while we re-located due to the Riverlink Project.
The 4m-high x 22m-wide mural on the front of our building was created by artist Askew One in 2020 and can now be enjoyed by the community.
For more information:
Login to MyMSD
Call us on:
0800 559 009 (Work and Income)
0800 552 002 (Senior Services)
An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM … View moreAn impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM said they were ‘very impressed’ at Luxon’s determination to get around everyone who had turned out to see him – even as his team started to worry he would be late for his next engagement!
Click read more for the full story.
Transform a plain deck or balcony into a bright, cheerful space with your favourite Resene colour to enjoy looking out onto during the gloomier months. Find out how you can refresh your deck with these easy step by step instructions.
Love creating social media content and want to support an organisation making a real difference? Interpreting NZ is looking for a volunteer to help share their story, celebrate their amazing interpreters and promote the services that connect communities across Wellington.
If you’re creative, … View moreLove creating social media content and want to support an organisation making a real difference? Interpreting NZ is looking for a volunteer to help share their story, celebrate their amazing interpreters and promote the services that connect communities across Wellington.
If you’re creative, organised and social media savvy, this could be the perfect role for you.
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8944) on our website.
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