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2352 days ago

Seniors Get Together

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Tomorrow we have Seniors Get Together time at the centre, a great way to meet new friends.
Come along and join other seniors for a cup of tea or coffee and some cake!
Please feel free to bring some cake or biscuits along.
Friday 1 June, from 12 noon - 1 pm
If you need a free left, please … View more
Tomorrow we have Seniors Get Together time at the centre, a great way to meet new friends.
Come along and join other seniors for a cup of tea or coffee and some cake!
Please feel free to bring some cake or biscuits along.
Friday 1 June, from 12 noon - 1 pm
If you need a free left, please contact Helen on 027 223 2309
for more information, please contact Mai on 830 4802 or email: cpcc@wcc.govt.nz

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2352 days ago

Got an opinion on how Council represents you?

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Here at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.

Take … View more
Here at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.

Take a few minutes and complete the survey, have your say by end of Tuesday 5 June.

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2352 days ago

Mazda Premacy 2007

Yuko from Titahi Bay

This car needs gone asap!
www.trademe.co.nz...
Please contact me if you have any question 🙏

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2352 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

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

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

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

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2353 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
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2359 days ago

WANTED - JUST SIX KEEN LEARNERS

Raymond from Tawa

Hi Neighbours,
I have to conduct 2 more lessons as part of my practicum for the Adult Training Certificate. There must be at least 6 learners in a class. I have a variety of topics that are of interest. Please choose your favourite topic. If there are enough numbers I am willing to conduct more… View more
Hi Neighbours,
I have to conduct 2 more lessons as part of my practicum for the Adult Training Certificate. There must be at least 6 learners in a class. I have a variety of topics that are of interest. Please choose your favourite topic. If there are enough numbers I am willing to conduct more than two lessons.
1. Double your reading speed in one hour or less ( my favourite)
2. How to Preview a Book with Thieves.
3. An introduction to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
4. Super Brain Yoga
5. The 12 Movements of Brain Gym

If you need to know more about any of the programs before deciding to join, please pm me.

Thanks in advance
Raymond

2353 days ago

Queen's Birthday weekend at California Home & Garden

California Home and Garden Centre

Looking for something to do this long Queen's Birthday weekend? Why not come and visit California Home and Garden Centre.

We have Right Royal multi-deals and special Loyalty Member deals in store. Valid from 8.30am Saturday, 2nd June until 5.30pm Monday, 4th June. While stocks last.

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Looking for something to do this long Queen's Birthday weekend? Why not come and visit California Home and Garden Centre.

We have Right Royal multi-deals and special Loyalty Member deals in store. Valid from 8.30am Saturday, 2nd June until 5.30pm Monday, 4th June. While stocks last.

California Home and Garden Centre
316 Waiwhetu Road, Fairfield, Lower Hutt.
Find out more!

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2369 days ago

Rates- who thinks it is right for Porirua homeowners to pay more rates? To subside PCC for everyone else?

Pearl from Titahi Bay

I am very concerned about this amazingly unreal price hike the PCC is talking about implementing! We already have the highest rates. We had a significant rise last year, and now saying 5 percent each year??? For three years?.. Is this even legal?
So many are struggling to pay our huge rates as… View more
I am very concerned about this amazingly unreal price hike the PCC is talking about implementing! We already have the highest rates. We had a significant rise last year, and now saying 5 percent each year??? For three years?.. Is this even legal?
So many are struggling to pay our huge rates as they already are. Are PCC trying to get rid of people from Porirua who are in the lower and retired income brackets, and make them move somewhere else?
Why can't the PCC live within the budget they have, (like we have too), and stop spending so much on items that are not essential. Can we see the PCC budget please and its spending?
All of the new building that's been and is, taking place- the PCC is getting a lot more household rates from these as well.
Business and commercial rates- what do these people pay compared to home owners? I have been told their rates are way lower than home owners-is this correct?
What do other people think?

2354 days ago

Supporting Kids in the Middle

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from … View moreThe Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from violence.

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2354 days ago

15 finalists, thousands of winners

Teach NZ

Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a … View more
Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a prestigious awards ceremony.

The finalists were recently announced for the 2018 Awards, and schools or early learning services from your region could be among them. You can catch up on the last few years’ finalists and winners and find out more about what this year’s finalists achieved on our website.
Find out more

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2354 days ago

Emergency Water Tank

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Got your 200L emergency water tank yet? If not, you’ll have a chance to buy one (or more) between 11.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday 9 June. Northern Ward councilors will be selling them for $110 each outside Churton Park New World. To ensure one is reserved for you, pre-order and pre-pay by emailing… View moreGot your 200L emergency water tank yet? If not, you’ll have a chance to buy one (or more) between 11.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday 9 June. Northern Ward councilors will be selling them for $110 each outside Churton Park New World. To ensure one is reserved for you, pre-order and pre-pay by emailing malcolm.sparrow@wcc.govt.nz<mailto:malcolm.sparrow@wcc.govt.nz>. Mention the name of this school in your email, and $10 from each tank sale will be donated to this school."

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2354 days ago

Seniors Get Together

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Seniors Get Together, a great way to meet new friends.
Come along and join other seniors for a cup of tea or coffee and some cake!
Friday 1 June, from 12 noon - 1 pm

If you need a free left, please contact Helen on 027 223 2309

for more information, please contact Mai on 830 4802 or … View more
Seniors Get Together, a great way to meet new friends.
Come along and join other seniors for a cup of tea or coffee and some cake!
Friday 1 June, from 12 noon - 1 pm

If you need a free left, please contact Helen on 027 223 2309

for more information, please contact Mai on 830 4802 or email: cpcc@wcc.govt.nz

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2355 days ago

Home safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home when over 65...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

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 more
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 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.
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