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Everyone at Te Omanga Hospice is incredibly grateful to the Hutt Valley community for your generosity towards our Annual Street Appeal. We are absolutely amazed by the total raised $35,593.90.
Thank you to our 200 volunteers who collected donations, the businesses who allowed us to collect in … View moreEveryone at Te Omanga Hospice is incredibly grateful to the Hutt Valley community for your generosity towards our Annual Street Appeal. We are absolutely amazed by the total raised $35,593.90.
Thank you to our 200 volunteers who collected donations, the businesses who allowed us to collect in their stores, and a special thank you to Hutt City New World and New World Stokes Valley for ‘adding a dollar’ throughout Hospice Awareness Week.
Your support will help us rebuild our hospice and keep our services free to the community.
With cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.
The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and… View moreWith cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.
The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and falls in the home’s most used areas. For example, paths can get icy in winter, applying salt or sand to your path can help avoid any icy slips.
Having a fall can be upsetting. Those over 65 have a one in three chance of having a fall, while those over 80 it’s one in two.
The good news is falls are preventable. A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.
Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.
Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.
Work is beginning today on installing a community water station at Berhampore Nursery, Wellington.
Right now we’re constructing several of the 22 water stations around the region.
Our teams got together with Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) and the four city councils … View moreWork is beginning today on installing a community water station at Berhampore Nursery, Wellington.
Right now we’re constructing several of the 22 water stations around the region.
Our teams got together with Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) and the four city councils last week to develop operational plans for distributing water from these sites.
A visit to our pilot site at Korokoro was a great opportunity to view equipment, and gave councils more insight on how the emergency water supply will work.
For more information about where the water stations will be and how they will operate check out wellingtonwater.co.nz...
Remember, the water stations will only operate from day 8 following an earthquake.
For the first 7 days you will be relying on your own stored water at home. You need 20 litres of stored water for every person, every day – for at least 7 days.
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Stay Fit, Stay Happy with Zumba
Zumba Classes in Lower Hutt with ZIN Deepti
Tuesdays 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM at
Randwick School, Moera, Lower Hutt
Fees: Causal class $5
Let winter's be full of workout… View moreBurn some calories with more Fun
Stay Fit, Stay Happy with Zumba
Zumba Classes in Lower Hutt with ZIN Deepti
Tuesdays 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM at
Randwick School, Moera, Lower Hutt
Fees: Causal class $5
Let winter's be full of workout
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021 163 4848
Looking for a fun weekend activity? Feed the eels (Tuna) at Belmont Regional Park, but be careful not to feed them your toes! Let us know how it goes and what we can do to make the parks even better.
Have your say at www.surveymonkey.com...
We would love your ideas and feedback on how to … View moreLooking for a fun weekend activity? Feed the eels (Tuna) at Belmont Regional Park, but be careful not to feed them your toes! Let us know how it goes and what we can do to make the parks even better.
Have your say at www.surveymonkey.com...
We would love your ideas and feedback on how to improve our parks. Find more information at www.gw.govt.nz...
Wellington Antique & Collectables Show on Saturday 2 June at Expressions Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt. Over 30 sales tables and loads of displays.
Open from 9-30 till 3 PM. Free admission. Will have stamps, coins, postcards, collectable toys, books, shells, … View moreWellington Antique & Collectables Show on Saturday 2 June at Expressions Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt. Over 30 sales tables and loads of displays.
Open from 9-30 till 3 PM. Free admission. Will have stamps, coins, postcards, collectable toys, books, shells, China, Kiwiana and more. Something for everyone.
This is what you need to get a vehicle:
1. Full time & permanent job (with minimum 3 months at current job)
2. Minimum $600 p/w after tax
3. NZ driver's licence (Learners, Restricted or Full)
How to apply:
- on-line at www.zodiacmotors.co.nz
- over the phone 08004963422
- drive … View moreThis is what you need to get a vehicle:
1. Full time & permanent job (with minimum 3 months at current job)
2. Minimum $600 p/w after tax
3. NZ driver's licence (Learners, Restricted or Full)
How to apply:
- on-line at www.zodiacmotors.co.nz
- over the phone 08004963422
- drive in at 300 Great South Road in Manurewa, Auckland
Customers out of Auckland:
We reimburse your travel cost once the purchase is done also full tank of gas for out of Auckland customer
Warranty:
Our cars come with nationwide warranty.
Hi neighbours,
Plastic bags can take up to several hundred years to degrade, with most of them only being used once before ending up in landfills or public spaces.
Boomerang Bags seeks to change our behaviour with single use plastic bags. We repurpose fabric and sew reusable bags for the … View moreHi neighbours,
Plastic bags can take up to several hundred years to degrade, with most of them only being used once before ending up in landfills or public spaces.
Boomerang Bags seeks to change our behaviour with single use plastic bags. We repurpose fabric and sew reusable bags for the community to enjoy.
Support us by coming along to our workshops on Wednesday evenings fortnightly 6-8pm at the ReMakery (no experience required), or reaching out to us if you would like to donate some unwanted fabric or thread.
Together we can reduce plastic pollution.
Did you know that three families lose a loved one to suicide every two days? You can help change this by donating to Mike King's work.
The current “harden up, stay staunch and let’s not talk about it” attitude is a problem. By changing this attitude, lives will be saved. Every … View moreDid you know that three families lose a loved one to suicide every two days? You can help change this by donating to Mike King's work.
The current “harden up, stay staunch and let’s not talk about it” attitude is a problem. By changing this attitude, lives will be saved. Every dollar raised enables Mike to continue his vital work with communities across NZ.
The Appliance Shed is leading a fundraising campaign to support Mike King's Key To Life Trust. Read more about the long-standing relationship Appliance Shed has with Mike King here
The Key to Life Trust equips our nation's young people to check in on their mates and remind them it’s okay to ask for help. It’s important we all feel valued and know that someone has our backs when times are tough. Please donate and make a difference in your community.
Thank you for your support!
At Ryman Healthcare we pride ourselves in providing care that has to be ‘good enough for mum.’ In order to achieve this, we must build trusting relationships with our residents.
That is why we are so thrilled to once again be voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in the retirement village… View moreAt Ryman Healthcare we pride ourselves in providing care that has to be ‘good enough for mum.’ In order to achieve this, we must build trusting relationships with our residents.
That is why we are so thrilled to once again be voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in the retirement village sector. It’s our fourth win and an accolade we’re incredibly proud of – so thank you New Zealand!
Many of you may have received messages from a number of international brands like Google, Twitter and eBay about updates to their privacy policies and how they use your data.
The messages are in response to changes to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that come … View moreMany of you may have received messages from a number of international brands like Google, Twitter and eBay about updates to their privacy policies and how they use your data.
The messages are in response to changes to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that come into effect today, 25 May 2018. These changes aim to protect EU citizens from privacy and data breaches, by requiring organisations to be more transparent and to let you know how they use your data. This will affect NZers also.
This means that as a customer, you could receive messages about updates to their privacy policies and how they use your data.
There are a few simple things you can do to help keep your information safe: Take the time to read the privacy policies of a website, before you hand over your personal details. Regularly review the policy as privacy policies can change. Only make online purchases from companies that have a clear privacy policy and secure payment pages.
If you want to know more the NZ Law Society have some useful info at www.lawsociety.org.nz....
Greater Wellington manages eight parks and we are going to develop a new management plan.
We want to hear from you about what you like about our regional parks, what we should be doing more of and what we could do to improve them for now and the future. We want to hear your thoughts to help us … View moreGreater Wellington manages eight parks and we are going to develop a new management plan.
We want to hear from you about what you like about our regional parks, what we should be doing more of and what we could do to improve them for now and the future. We want to hear your thoughts to help us review and improve the plan.
Visit: www.gw.govt.nz... or email: parksplanning@gw.govt.nz
I urgently need to find a house/unit for myself and my dad and our 2 small dogs and a cat. He is getting released from hospital shortly and has nowhere to go. Im not living in a suitable situation for him to move in with me. Need somewhere without stairs (or few), fully fenced (dogs are well … View moreI urgently need to find a house/unit for myself and my dad and our 2 small dogs and a cat. He is getting released from hospital shortly and has nowhere to go. Im not living in a suitable situation for him to move in with me. Need somewhere without stairs (or few), fully fenced (dogs are well behaved n house trained- cat too) and a shower that isnt over a bath. Looking for long term. I work full time, dad will have a carer thru the day. Any help greatly appreciated.
Greater Wellington manages eight parks and we are going to develop a new management plan.
We want to hear from you about what you like about our regional parks, what we should be doing more of and what we could do to improve them for now and the future. We want to hear your thoughts to help us … View moreGreater Wellington manages eight parks and we are going to develop a new management plan.
We want to hear from you about what you like about our regional parks, what we should be doing more of and what we could do to improve them for now and the future. We want to hear your thoughts to help us review and improve the plan.
Visit: www.gw.govt.nz... or email: parksplanning@gw.govt.nz
How do online relationship counselling and coaching work?
Online Sessions uses the same setup as any other video conferencing. You are in the privacy of your home, and you call using the zoom. All you need is a good internet connection, a working microphone and computer, and your chair.
With … View moreHow do online relationship counselling and coaching work?
Online Sessions uses the same setup as any other video conferencing. You are in the privacy of your home, and you call using the zoom. All you need is a good internet connection, a working microphone and computer, and your chair.
With online couples counselling, there will, of course, be two chairs.
Can you do online couples counselling or coaching, if you and your partner are actually in different locations or even countries? Yes. Zoom, for example, can do ‘group’ video calls.
This can be useful if you are in a long-distance relationship, one of you are travelling, or you are in the midst of a separation but want to either have a constructive ending or see if you can salvage the relationship. The benefits of online Relationship Sessions.
There are many upsides to consider. These include:
1. You save money.
Time is money, and doing sessions from home means you don’t have to travel to and fro from your therapist’s office. And if you have children, assuming they are old enough to play quietly in an adjoining room, it can make a babysitter no longer necessary. This is also the case if you have an elderly parent at home who needs care.
2. You are more likely to both make the appointment.
In-person couples sessions represent two times more chances of something coming up to stop you making a session. Online therapy still works if the babysitter cancels, the car breaks down, the train is cancelled, or even if one of you is poorly. A cold or a bit of flu matters less if you don’t have to leave the house.
3. It means attending each session is not used as a weapon between you.
When a couple is in conflict, therapy sessions can become part of the bargaining. “You better not upset me today or I won’t go to the session tomorrow”. When the sessions are in your own home, these sorts of games lose their power. You are both at home, you might as well do the session.
4. If one partner travels for work, you can still attend the session.
Many therapists are fine with occasionally working with one partner on a third line (or always, if you live in different countries).
If you like more information or book an online session give me a call on 0212689842
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