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1444 days ago

Events around the Wellington region this weekend - Dec 18-20

Reporter Community News

Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the … View more
Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the band’s No. 1 hits from the seventies. Hear such nostalgic gems as Aunty Alice Bought Us This and Pretty Girl. Tickets from Eventfinda or from the Cossie Club.

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1446 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

A really easy one this week. What are your memories of this famous rugby icon?

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1444 days ago

No one’s dreaming of a whiteware Christmas

Smiths City

Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items.… View more
Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items. We also have gift cards available just in case you can’t choose. Come in-store today and chat to our friendly team.
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1444 days ago

Leigh Corner talks Biodiversity

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Leigh Corner gave us his Viewpoint tonight. He asked, 'Why am I concerned with the decrease in biodiversity, not just in New Zealand but globally?' He then went on to explain that we are dependent on the biosphere, that is, all living things on earth, for our air, clean water, and the … View moreLeigh Corner gave us his Viewpoint tonight. He asked, 'Why am I concerned with the decrease in biodiversity, not just in New Zealand but globally?' He then went on to explain that we are dependent on the biosphere, that is, all living things on earth, for our air, clean water, and the food we eat. There is a great diversity of species in the biosphere and they are found in a myriad of ecosystems. The stability of the biosphere and these ecosystems is contingent on the complexity that results from diversity. The greater the biodiversity, the healthier and more stable are the ecosystems. If there is a sudden change in the environment of the communities, the stability may change and the community may be destroyed.

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1444 days ago

Support for children at Ascot Park Kindy

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Donna Reed reported that a family in Wellington has donated money to Plimmerton Rotary to buy clothes for the kids at Ascot Park Kindy, hopefully, kids who will move up to study at Rangikura Primary School where some members are helping 5-year-olds with their reading. The Committee has developed a … View moreDonna Reed reported that a family in Wellington has donated money to Plimmerton Rotary to buy clothes for the kids at Ascot Park Kindy, hopefully, kids who will move up to study at Rangikura Primary School where some members are helping 5-year-olds with their reading. The Committee has developed a relationship with KMart who have very generously supported this project. Rangikura has agreed to store surplus clothing until it is needed. The kids at the Kindy spent many hours producing a beautiful card to present to Donna and her team.

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1444 days ago

2x2 seater couches

Barbara from Aotea

The Black pvc is peeling off
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Aotea

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1446 days ago

Don't lock your children or pets in a car over summer

Reporter Community News

Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 … View more
Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 call-outs for children locked in cars and 650 for pets every year.
On a 30C day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 39C in less than five minutes; in 30 minutes, it will be 49°C,”

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1445 days ago

Does your child have a plan for 2021?

Mana College

Is your child feeling a little lost about what direction they should take next year? Are they hands on, love to be physical and need a challenge?

Mana College offers a full time course for students interested in the NZ Army, Navy, Airforce or Police. It caters for up to 20 students ranging in … View more
Is your child feeling a little lost about what direction they should take next year? Are they hands on, love to be physical and need a challenge?

Mana College offers a full time course for students interested in the NZ Army, Navy, Airforce or Police. It caters for up to 20 students ranging in age from 16 years. It is ideally suited for students who want to enter the New Zealand Defence Force or similar occupations and supports continued learning, NCEA Level 1 to Level 3 (including numeracy and literacy).

It also offers students the opportunity to engage with and grow in a climate that instills personal discipline and a high regard for others. Students will develop both teamwork and leadership skills, and a determination to master physical and mental challenges, preparing them for an independent thinking future. Please be aware that places are limited.

If more information please email Dave Prosser, Director Services Academy
email: davep@mana.school.nz
Find out more

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1445 days ago

Caley has been found

Reporter Community News

Wellington Police have advised that missing 17 year-old Caley has been found safe and well. Thank you to the community for all your help.

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1445 days ago

Check, Clean, Dry.

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Did you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always… View moreDid you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always checking, cleaning, then drying any equipment that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time.

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1445 days ago

Congratulations to our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardeners of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.

1446 days ago

Thursday late night shopping & food trucks in Tawa

Trudy from SoulyNZ

This Thursday is late night shopping in Tawa with the added bonus of food trucks! The trucks will be parked in the carpark outside the Simon's Pharmacy from 5:30 to 7pm, grab some food and head on over to the Plaza to sit and eat it.
We'll be offering a selection of chutneys and … View more
This Thursday is late night shopping in Tawa with the added bonus of food trucks! The trucks will be parked in the carpark outside the Simon's Pharmacy from 5:30 to 7pm, grab some food and head on over to the Plaza to sit and eat it.
We'll be offering a selection of chutneys and shortbread for tasting outside SoulyNZ and we'll be open until the crowds disappear so you can finish your Christmas shopping! There'll be lots of shops open late on Thursday, so come on down and make a night of it!
We have beautiful Christmas decorations, stockings and gift packs and loads of other NZ Made creations for you to complete your shopping and celebrate Christmas.

1446 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

Discounts off the normal retail price at … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 2 February 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

If you don't have a Resene DIY Card, sign up free online or while you are in store.

Happy decorating!
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1447 days ago

Houses next to the railway tracks... noisy or convenient?

Reporter Homed

Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View more
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?

If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!

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1446 days ago

Free Concert

Craig from Tawa

Virtuoso Strings concert at St.Andrews on the Terrace in Wellington on Saturday at 6pm. We have the lovely Clarissa Dunn from RNZ Concert as MC and soprano, as well as tenor LJ Crichton and bass Morgan King singing excerpts from the Messiah. Some Corelli, Vivaldi, and Vaughan Williams … View moreVirtuoso Strings concert at St.Andrews on the Terrace in Wellington on Saturday at 6pm. We have the lovely Clarissa Dunn from RNZ Concert as MC and soprano, as well as tenor LJ Crichton and bass Morgan King singing excerpts from the Messiah. Some Corelli, Vivaldi, and Vaughan Williams "Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis" will make this a memorable and beautiful concert just before Xmas – with NO carols :-)

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