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1564 days ago

Iconic Political Comedy Returns for a Truly Historic Year

Circa Theatre

“A veritable humdinger … It’s all a bit gobsmackingly good.“

Public Service Announcements is a Wellington legend. Over 10 years and 17 seasons, there is rarely a spare seat in the crowd for this fast-paced, talent-packed political romp. Now, back on stage and bigger than ever before, … View more
“A veritable humdinger … It’s all a bit gobsmackingly good.“

Public Service Announcements is a Wellington legend. Over 10 years and 17 seasons, there is rarely a spare seat in the crowd for this fast-paced, talent-packed political romp. Now, back on stage and bigger than ever before, PSA is at Circa Theatre in time for the 2020 election.

“Robust political satire, produced to a high standard”

Commanding the stage with the confidence and knowledge of Dr. Bloomfield, PSA: Election 2020 stars a cast of six acclaimed performers: Johanna Cosgrove, Neenah Dekkers-Reihana, Hannah Kelly, Simon Leary, Sepelini Mua’au and Matu Ngaropo.
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1564 days ago

Panasonic Bread Maker

Jenny from Titahi Bay

I used this about 10 times a few years ago and thought it might be useful to someone else.
Everything is there, including an extra bread making book by Alison Holst.
Was $149.

Price: $75

1564 days ago

Garden clean ups In time for spring

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

Spring is just 15 or so days away ! Time to start thinking about the garden:(
Or you can call us and let us
Clean it up for You ! Call Ian on 0272430951

I have added some photos you may have seen on Wellington live on Facebook
So you can see my creative side

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1565 days ago

Mobilty items needed

Ann from Papakowhai

I am looking for a wheel chair and an "Electric Lift Chair" for my elderly mother Condition of the Electric Lounge chair not overly important as long as mechanically it has no issues

1566 days ago

Bring out the best in your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card … View more
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card sign up free online or while you’re in store.
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1566 days ago

Tony Sutorius: Documentary Film-Maker

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Our guest speaker this week was Tony Sutorius, well-known to the club as the partner of Tanya Woodcock and the father of our exchange student, Theo.

Tony runs a film-making company called Unreal Films. He started by making a documentary in 1994 about firefighting but has since directed feature … View more
Our guest speaker this week was Tony Sutorius, well-known to the club as the partner of Tanya Woodcock and the father of our exchange student, Theo.

Tony runs a film-making company called Unreal Films. He started by making a documentary in 1994 about firefighting but has since directed feature films and other documentaries. He has specialised in making films about elections, which in themselves have encouraged and promoted sound democratic processes.

His most recent doco is about the Independence Referendum in Bougainville, which was held in 2019.

Tony reviewed the often ghastly history of Bougainville Island, the largest in the Solomons. It was a German colony in the 19th century, then passed into Australian administration during WW1, and was added to PNG for governance purposes. It was under Japanese, then US occupation during WW2. When PNG was granted independence in 1975, Bougainville was deemed to be part of PNG.

Things turned nasty in the 1980s as a result of a dispute over the Panguna Copper mine, an enormously profitable enterprise owned largely by Rio Tinto. The local people saw little benefit from the mine, which was an environmental disaster.

An insurrection and civil war led to the mine’s closure in 1988. PNG forces regained control in the early 1990s. New Zealand sent an (unarmed) peacekeeping force to the Island which succeeded in gaining the trust of the locals and paved the way for a peace accord and undertaking to hold an independence referendum within 20 years. (See below)

The Referendum finally took place in November 2019, under the supervision of the NZ Electoral Commission. The vote was 98% in favour of independence from PNG, deemed to be a fair and credible result and its implementation is in the hands of a group called the “Melanesian Way”.

Tony filmed his 40-minute documentary singlehandedly and the narration was in pigin. Its intent was to cement trust in the voting process inside and outside the country, and for the education of people everywhere.

This was a fascinating address which could have been much longer. We should invite Tony back to show us the full film and answer more questions.

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1566 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View more
In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

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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1566 days ago

Garage Sale 75 Pope Street, Camborne. Sat & Sun 15/16 August

David from Camborne

Entire household lot, incl furniture. From 8am - 4pm. Cash only

Negotiable

1566 days ago

Use toy figures to make candy jars and bookends

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Use plastic animal figurines to make fun and easy projects for your home painted with Resene testpots. Colourful bookends and fun jar lids.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

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1567 days ago

Antique & Decorative Arts Auction

Dunbar Sloane

Wednesday 19 August

On view at our new premises 94 Featherston Street, Wellington
Sunday 16 August 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday 17 August 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 18 August 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This auction will be held at our new Wellington premises in conjunction with being held LIVE ONLINEView more
Wednesday 19 August

On view at our new premises 94 Featherston Street, Wellington
Sunday 16 August 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday 17 August 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 18 August 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This auction will be held at our new Wellington premises in conjunction with being held LIVE ONLINE on our new bidding portal.

Enquiries : Ph (04) 472 1367/info@dunbarsloane.co.nz
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1567 days ago

Shopping trolley wanted

Ann from Plimmerton

If someone has a reasonably sturdy shopping trolley that's surplus to requirements I am looking for one for an elderly gentleman to use when going to the Supermarket. Many thanks

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