1597 days ago

English and Kiwi Culture Classes

Luke Scowcroft from English Language Partners Porirua

Here at English Language Partners Porirua, we offer a variety of language programmes to former refugees and migrants.

Join this short online course to help you understand New Zealand English language, culture and Kiwi workplace relationships.
English Language Partners can help you to communicate the Kiwi way and learn more about our country. Improve your listening and speaking skills, become more confident and learn new words and phrases. We will practise listening to Kiwi accents and have conversations about topical issues.

Learn more about:

✔ Talking to other New Zealanders, the "Kiwi" way

✔ Kiwi slang and idioms

✔ Everyday words in Te Reo Māori

✔ Misunderstandings and how to fix them

✔ Learn about New Zealand history

✔ Geography and New Zealand places of interest

✔ Grammar skills to improve your spoken English

✔ Chatting socially at work

✔ Understanding workplace humour

...and much more!

This ONLINE course is FREE for NZ resident visa holders and citizens.

Dates: 5 Oct 2021 - 14 October 2021

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Times: 10.00am – 1.00pm

Click the link to register your interest, and get in touch with us to ask about all the other free programmes we offer. We can help with English for work, reading and writing, and we can provide tailor made courses for employers who hire migrant staff. We look forward to hearing from and discussing how we can help.

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Trusted Painters for Every Home

Graham Painters

Hi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.

Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.

Message us today for a free quote, we’d love to help bring your home to life!
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21 days ago

Poll: Are you as excited as we are for Te Matapihi’s grand reopening?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s Te Awe Library on Brandon St will be closing its doors for good at 5 pm on March 1. It’s been the city’s largest temporary library, and now it’s making way for the exciting return of Te Matapihi Central Library!

We want to know: Are you as excited as we are for Te Matapihi’s grand reopening?

Want all the details? The Post has everything you need to know.

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Are you as excited as we are for Te Matapihi’s grand reopening?
  • 46.3% Yes
    46.3% Complete
  • 53.7% No
    53.7% Complete
268 votes
3 days ago

Pay no weekly fee until 2028*

Malvina Major Retirement Village

When you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village by 28 February 2026, you won't pay your weekly fee until 2028*. And because life at Ryman means no home upkeep, you'll have more time for the things you love.

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