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2340 days ago

Keep warm with free curtains

Sustainability Trust

Got a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.

Wellington Curtain Bank is open… View more
Got a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.

Wellington Curtain Bank is open for orders. To find out more and apply for curtains, go to the Sustainability Trust website or give us a call on 0508 78 78 24 extn 705. You’ll find an order form, and an instruction video on how to measure your windows so the curtains fit well.
Order curtains

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2340 days ago

Mana College 2018 Open Evening

Mana College

Come along to our open day on Thursday 21 June at 6.00pm in our Learning Hub (D block)

Take a site tour, experience some of our integrated curriculum activities and learn about the exciting changes ahead.

Come Curious, leave inspired!
Find out more!

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2340 days ago

Community Fun Club

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Join us for the Fun Club at Churton Park Community Centre!
Friday 15 June from 5 pm - 7 pm, Cost: $2 contribution
An evening of fun-filled activities and games for all ages including Boardgames and Table tennis sessions.

Please feel free to bring your favorite board game.

So tell your … View more
Join us for the Fun Club at Churton Park Community Centre!
Friday 15 June from 5 pm - 7 pm, Cost: $2 contribution
An evening of fun-filled activities and games for all ages including Boardgames and Table tennis sessions.

Please feel free to bring your favorite board game.

So tell your friends and family to come on down & enjoy your time with us!

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2341 days ago

Poll: Are home ventilation systems worth it?

Reporter Homed

Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View more
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.

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Are home ventilation systems worth it?
  • 62.1% Yes it's been great.
    62.1% Complete
  • 16.8% No, our windows still weep.
    16.8% Complete
  • 21.1% It's improved but not removed.
    21.1% Complete
972 votes
2344 days ago

What do you think about our airports?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Wellington,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Wellingtonians think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest … View more
Hi Wellington,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Wellingtonians think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports you've been to in NZ? Email your thoughts to our travel reporter at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”

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2341 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

#NVW2018

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2341 days ago

Delicious Cinnamon Rolls

Erika from Paremata

Cinnamon rolls are my all time favourite dessert/pastry. After baking a tray of these 2 weeks ago and eating the whole thing myself, I've decided to bake and sell. Taking orders for tomorrow!

These rolls are a comforting and delicious way to improve a cold and wintery day/night. Curl up … View more
Cinnamon rolls are my all time favourite dessert/pastry. After baking a tray of these 2 weeks ago and eating the whole thing myself, I've decided to bake and sell. Taking orders for tomorrow!

These rolls are a comforting and delicious way to improve a cold and wintery day/night. Curl up with one of these and a cuppa:)

$2.50 each
$14 for 6
$20 for 9
$25 for 12

Please message me your orders:) Get in quick as availability is limited!

Pick up is in Paremata. Will deliver in the Porirua area for $5.

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2341 days ago

WAG - Waitangirua Action Group as known as the Graffiti Guardians

Sala Neighbourly Lead from Cannons Creek

Thank you so much to these wonderful WAG (Waitangirua Action Group) aka Graffiti Guardians first launched way back in 2006 for coming out today in Warspite Ave Walkway (alleyway) which leads into Miranda Street in Cannons Creek for removing the Tagging (Graffiti).

I logged in the job by via email … View more
Thank you so much to these wonderful WAG (Waitangirua Action Group) aka Graffiti Guardians first launched way back in 2006 for coming out today in Warspite Ave Walkway (alleyway) which leads into Miranda Street in Cannons Creek for removing the Tagging (Graffiti).

I logged in the job by via email through to Porirua City Council except that the Roading Team will have to remove graffiti (tagging) on the SPEED HUMP in Miranda Street and that's the info I was told today.

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2341 days ago

Changes are coming to Metlink fares from 15 July

Community Engagement Advisor from

Metlink fares for buses, trains and harbour ferries are changing from Sunday 15 July.

Plan your journey on www.metlink.org.nz... and select a journey after 15 July to see your new fares and discounts.

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2341 days ago

Look around a home of the future

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View more
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.

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2341 days ago

Dining suite

Zealin from Whitby

Solid 6 seater dining suite in good condition, few cosmetic imperfections refer pics. Cat claw marks on chairs and couple marks on table. Very solid both table and chairs.

Price: $120

2342 days ago

Basic Ballroom Dance

Community Centre Advocate from Tawa Community Centre

Last Saturday's Ballroom Dance session went off really well with great numbers.  Make sure you come along this Saturday between 2-3pm)not 3.30 as on flyer) and have some fun.  Koha appreciated please.

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2342 days ago

Have your say in our Parks Network Plan

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our regional parks are filled with fun family day out activities. A series of events happen throughout the parks around the year, like this farmers day in …. We are now seeking your ideas on how to make our parks even better for the next parks network plan.

Let us know at … View more
Our regional parks are filled with fun family day out activities. A series of events happen throughout the parks around the year, like this farmers day in …. We are now seeking your ideas on how to make our parks even better for the next parks network plan.

Let us know at www.surveymonkey.com...

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2342 days ago

Wedding Open Day Silverstream Retreat

Silverstream Retreat Ltd

Our Open Day is the perfect opportunity to meet the Silverstream Retreat team and view the beautiful venues set with your ceremony and reception dreams in mind.

And when you realise that you have found your perfect wedding venue, simply … View more
Our Open Day is the perfect opportunity to meet the Silverstream Retreat team and view the beautiful venues set with your ceremony and reception dreams in mind.

And when you realise that you have found your perfect wedding venue, simply book on the day and receive $1500 worth of complimentary luxuries to pimp your wedding!

Luxury Items include:
- Two nights stay in our Oak View Cottage, with Gourmet Breakfast and bubbles.
- For your Reception, our stunning fairy light panels, white chair covers
- Plus a glass of bubbles for your guests on arrival.

To confirm your attendance please register here
Register today!

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