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Isn’t it time you put some fun and romance back into Valentine’s Day?
At some point, for most couples, date night goes from fun and exciting to “Um, what do you want to do?”
If you have busy jobs and families it’s even hard to make time for a date, and just planning it out may feel … View moreIsn’t it time you put some fun and romance back into Valentine’s Day?
At some point, for most couples, date night goes from fun and exciting to “Um, what do you want to do?”
If you have busy jobs and families it’s even hard to make time for a date, and just planning it out may feel overwhelming. Valentine’s Day is upon us though, and it’s the only day in the year that actually celebrates coupling—embracing it is much more joyful than denying it.
Here are 20 ideas for a romantic (and fun) Valentine’s Day date.
1.Karaoke night…with wigs and sunglasses.
2.Get your favourite takeaway and have an evening picnic in a park.
3.Backyard dinner, beers optional.
4.See a matinee movie (bonus points if you smuggle in your own chocolate).
5.A walk on the beach is a fine date—find your sweetie a seashell for Valentine’s gift.
6.Look in the entertainment book at restaurants, pick one and go out for dinner (there are usually plenty around Valentine’s Day.)
7.Meet another couple you haven’t seen in a while for coffee.
8.Take a yoga class together, then while you’re extra flexible…
9.Visit a vineyard for a wine tasting. Bring home a bottle for your next date night.
10.Take a long walk–it’s simple but romantic and it’s a low-pressure activity where you both get to decompress.
11. Bowling is not considered romantic: make it so. Bring joy to a bowling alley.
12.Build a sweat lodge in your yard and fire it up (this can be accomplished cheaply and in less than 3 hours).
13.Visit an athletic club just to use the sauna and the hot tub.
14. If you can find someone to watch the children, take advantage of Valentine’s coupons to spend a night in a hotel.
15. Tour a brewery; drink free beer (just decide on a driver ahead of time).
16.Check the Kama Sutra out of your local library and put it to the test.
17. Rent a tandem bicycle and go for a ride—this takes some teamwork but you can go twice as fast or twice as far as riding alone.
18.Spend an afternoon in the video arcade. Ignore teenage hecklers.
19.Go to a second-hand shop: you each have twenty minutes and $20 to buy a gift for the other.
20.If you know a good spot on the beach, midnight skinny-dipping is possibly the best cheap date ever invent
More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?
Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.
If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.
We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community.
Join our graphic artists Sarah Maxey and Benjamin James on a journey into the world of linocut. Learn about the history and different processes of printmaking and then venture into a workshop to cut and print your own linocut print. Proudly supported by Vincents Art Workshop. No experience … View moreJoin our graphic artists Sarah Maxey and Benjamin James on a journey into the world of linocut. Learn about the history and different processes of printmaking and then venture into a workshop to cut and print your own linocut print. Proudly supported by Vincents Art Workshop. No experience necessary.
When: Sunday 25th February, 10am
Where: Nairn Street Cottage
Costs $20 - bookings essential.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Hutt City Libraries and the Confucius Institute at Victoria University of Wellington. All sessions are FREE, no booking required.
Sunday 18 February, War Memorial Library
2pm-3pm: Chinese Music Performance with CiCi Kong Jingyuan
2pm-4pm: Calligraphy and … View moreCelebrate the Chinese New Year with Hutt City Libraries and the Confucius Institute at Victoria University of Wellington. All sessions are FREE, no booking required.
Sunday 18 February, War Memorial Library
2pm-3pm: Chinese Music Performance with CiCi Kong Jingyuan
2pm-4pm: Calligraphy and Painting Workshop with Stan Chan
3pm-4pm: Martial Arts Workshop with Meng Fanxiao
Tuesday 20 February, Eastbourne Library
4pm-5pm: Calligraphy and Painting Workshop with Stan Chan
Wednesday 21 February, Taita Library
3:30pm-4:30pm: Martial Arts Workshop with Meng Fanxiao
I Want nothing nor have nothing to give away but just a request for all the people who had stuff and would you PLEASE delete your posts it saves others going through
Check out the link below from STUFF. It is more support for the fact that people are unsafe on the roads through apathy, laziness, arrogance, ignorance blah, blah, blah!!! It's the same old story, "if he can do it so can I", "no one will notice", "its safe", … View moreCheck out the link below from STUFF. It is more support for the fact that people are unsafe on the roads through apathy, laziness, arrogance, ignorance blah, blah, blah!!! It's the same old story, "if he can do it so can I", "no one will notice", "its safe", "nothing will happen to me".
An accident is an accident!!! It can kill you or inconvenience you. Can you afford that? Is that what you want?
For goodness sake. Drive safely. Re-acquaint yourself with the road rules. Get professional driving lessons.
If you want lessons that will cover stopping at stop signs and other safety issues, click on the Book Now link.
Got a great product or service? A decent sales track record? And a satisfied base of happy customers? Then it's time to turn your small business into a big one. Check out our six simple and insightful tips on how to do just that - and increase your revenue without overstretching your assets.
From Friday 9 February, the ban on using garden sprinklers in Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Porirua will be lifted. Garden watering restrictions will still be in effect.
The four cities have been under a sprinkler ban that was introduced at the end of a particularly dry November.
… View moreFrom Friday 9 February, the ban on using garden sprinklers in Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Porirua will be lifted. Garden watering restrictions will still be in effect.
The four cities have been under a sprinkler ban that was introduced at the end of a particularly dry November.
Thanks to the response from the community, and in spite of a record hot January, the region’s storage lakes are now in good shape to last for the remainder of summer.
This means restrictions can now be eased to allow for the limited use of garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.
This is a good position to be in, but it’s important that people keep being responsible with water usage.
Sprinklers are actually a relatively wasteful way to water plants, and their use is limited by the garden watering restrictions still in place.
These allow the use of a single sprinkler or irrigation system, between the hours of 6-8 am and 7-9pm only on alternate days according to your house number.
Sprinkler use permitted at:
- odd-numbered houses on odd dates (1st, 3rd, 15th etc)
- even-numbered houses on even dates (2nd, 4th, 18th etc)
only between the hours of 6-8am and 7-9pm.
This restriction level will remain in place until further notice, or the end of Daylight Savings (1 April 2018) – except in Upper Hutt, where this restriction remains in place all year round.
We’d also like to remind people that the easing of restrictions is a good time to check and refill any emergency water storage containers, or to install an emergency tank if you don’t have one yet.
Tips for good watering practice:
- Use a trigger or wand to ensure water goes only where it’s needed
- Concentrate watering on the roots of plants not the leaves
- Use mulch to keep moisture in and weeds out
Are you looking for a fun and affordable event for the whole family? Take part in Cigna Round the Bays, it’s perfect for all ages and abilities!
The new Active Families category allows children under 12 to ride a push scooter on course! There’ll be entertainment, food and $30,000 worth of … View moreAre you looking for a fun and affordable event for the whole family? Take part in Cigna Round the Bays, it’s perfect for all ages and abilities!
The new Active Families category allows children under 12 to ride a push scooter on course! There’ll be entertainment, food and $30,000 worth of spot prizes on the day, along with FREE transport to and from the event.
Registrations close at midnight on Thursday 15 February – enter online today!
'The Local Cafe', a community co-op cafe run primarily by volunteers, opened it’s doors in Merton St two weeks ago. They're doing some neat things in the neighbourhood and serve coffees and hot drinks (from $3) and cooked lunches ($5) Mon, Wed, and Fri each week from 10-2pm.
… View more'The Local Cafe', a community co-op cafe run primarily by volunteers, opened it’s doors in Merton St two weeks ago. They're doing some neat things in the neighbourhood and serve coffees and hot drinks (from $3) and cooked lunches ($5) Mon, Wed, and Fri each week from 10-2pm.
Well worth a visit. Check them out here: www.facebook.com...
I have 3 wetsuits in excellent condition $20 each or we can do a deal for all 3
Red body glove size Youth 12
Pink body glove size Youth 10
Bezel Steamer size Youth 12
all in excellent condition and mainly used in fresh water
One of New Zealand’s greatest musical assets, Paul Ubana Jones has graced the stage with music legends such as Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Norah Jones, Bob Dylan, Crowded House and many others. Influenced by blues, rock, folk and jazz and forging his own contemporary style, this is a music experience not… View moreOne of New Zealand’s greatest musical assets, Paul Ubana Jones has graced the stage with music legends such as Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Norah Jones, Bob Dylan, Crowded House and many others. Influenced by blues, rock, folk and jazz and forging his own contemporary style, this is a music experience not to be missed.
When: Thursday 15th February, 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
Where: Wellington Museum
Entry by Koha - Cash bar available - ID Required
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