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1723 days ago

Whitby Collegiate School In Action Day - Friday 13 March

Whitby Collegiate

Come along to our school in action day. We will be open for guided tours of the school between 10am and 2pm.

Register online at www.whitbycollegiate.school.nz...

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1723 days ago

If you want to tackle big problems, try thinking like a bee!

Rod from Hive World Honey

So you've woken up and decided to take on that BIG problem, perhaps its helping homeless dogs or fighting climate change.
Yet as much as you'd like to act, you're stopped by some persistant piping doubts: where do I start? And even if I do something, will it really matter?
Maybe its … View more
So you've woken up and decided to take on that BIG problem, perhaps its helping homeless dogs or fighting climate change.
Yet as much as you'd like to act, you're stopped by some persistant piping doubts: where do I start? And even if I do something, will it really matter?
Maybe its time to look to the humble honeybee for inspiration.

Most of the the lifespan of a worker bee (6 weeks in summer) is spent gathering nectar to make honey.
A bee makes only 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime - a tiny fraction of the many kilograms a colony needs to survive. The most remarkable thing isn't that she does the work but that she doesn't even do it for herself. A bee won't directly benefit from the honey she makes; instead it will allow future generations to survive after she is gone.
This too is how we can change the world - not by worrying about the size of our contributions but getting in and joining with others.

Keep making honey - Your 1/12th of a teaspoon counts!

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1723 days ago

Single Bed Head

Richard from Titahi Bay

Timber

Price: $75

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1723 days ago

Classic mirror

Richard from Titahi Bay

900mm*550mm guilded

Price: $100

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1723 days ago

Carved timber chest for sale

Richard from Titahi Bay

Felt lined classic carved timber chest
930mmL*440mmW*470mmH

Price: $150

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1723 days ago

For sale

Richard from Titahi Bay

Queen size bed head

Price: $100

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1723 days ago

Garden maker overs

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Aotea

Does your garden require a makeover ? Weeds are the norm ? Trees look like the Forrest in lord of the rings ? Then it’s time for us to come sort it out for you 0272430941
Www.natureschoice.co.nz
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1723 days ago

Help us be there.

NZ Red Cross

Always wanted to help New Zealand Red Cross?... now you can!

Our Red Cross Appeal is coming up and we would love your help. Can you spare an hour or two of your time to help vulnerable people in your community and overseas?

During 16-22 March 2020, we will have street collections around the… View more
Always wanted to help New Zealand Red Cross?... now you can!

Our Red Cross Appeal is coming up and we would love your help. Can you spare an hour or two of your time to help vulnerable people in your community and overseas?

During 16-22 March 2020, we will have street collections around the country. We would love to have you on our team.
Sign up today

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1724 days ago

Naomi Solomon - Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Kia ora koutou, I am Naomi and I am a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in… View moreKia ora koutou, I am Naomi and I am a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them are precious taonga, so we have set out to understand how they are valued and what should be done to provide the future we want for our water. I am a conduit to Ngāti Toa Rangatira mana whenua on the Whaitua Committee. I am looking forward to working with Ngāti Toa mana whenua and you to shape the future of our water.

Our population is growing fast and placing more pressure waste and stormwater infrastructure. Some of our waterways have high levels of E-coli and other illness causing bacteria for anyone who ingests them. We need your help in protecting the health and mauri of our waterways, for us and for our children , which are under pressure due to increasing population and land development.

Fixing the waste and stormwater infrastructure is costly. Help us to find solutions that are fair and equitable. These are big changes, and needs to reflect our communities’ views informed by good evidence and information.

Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com...), and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say (www.haveyoursay.gw.gov.nz...)

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1725 days ago

Volunteer teaching English to new Kiwis

Jacqueline from English Language Partners Porirua

Do you have 1 - 2 hours a week to spare?
Would you like to help adults of refugee and migrant background settle?
We provide 20 hours of training so that you can teach English to our clients in their homes.
Continual support provided.

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1725 days ago

Pioneering retirement for a trailblazing generation

Our residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.… View moreOur residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.

Ryman has been pioneering retirement living for 35 years. Our New Zealand and Australian villages are named after trailblazers: Sir Edmund Hilary, Weary Dunlop, Rita Angus, Nellie Melba. We always have, and always will, challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents.
Find out more

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1726 days ago

Buddhist teaching on mind transformation

Sheryn from Camborne

Kia Ora all, on Friday evening 6th March 7 - 9pm and Saturday 10am - 12 noon then 2pm - 4pm, Geshe Dhonam, a Tibetan Buddhist Monk will be in Wellington to teach on Mind Transformation. Explore how we can change our perspective – how we see ourselves and others and how we can deal with difficult … View moreKia Ora all, on Friday evening 6th March 7 - 9pm and Saturday 10am - 12 noon then 2pm - 4pm, Geshe Dhonam, a Tibetan Buddhist Monk will be in Wellington to teach on Mind Transformation. Explore how we can change our perspective – how we see ourselves and others and how we can deal with difficult situations. This is for Buddhists and non- Buddhists. It will be helpful for all.
There is no charge for these teaching, although donation would be appreciated.
The teachings will be held at the Quaker Centre, Moncrieff Street, Wellington.

If you would like to discuss this further, please give Sheryn a call on 021 509 605.

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1726 days ago

Taunton's Fine Homebuilding Magazines

Jenny from Titahi Bay

One of America's best magazines for those building and renovating their homes.
19 back issues 2006 - 2009

All in excellent condition.

Price: $25

1756 days ago

Transmission Gully roundabout

Joel Maxwell Reporter from Kapi-Mana News

How many cars will pour off Transmission gully into Kenepuru Dr when the road opens? NZTA still investigating roundabout size.

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