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We are sad to announce that Spring into Tawa 2021, due to be held on Saturday 30 October, has been cancelled, due to ongoing uncertainty related to Covid-19.
With no certainty of when Wellington will return to Level 1, and in fact what Level 1 may look like in the future, we can not carry on … View moreWe are sad to announce that Spring into Tawa 2021, due to be held on Saturday 30 October, has been cancelled, due to ongoing uncertainty related to Covid-19.
With no certainty of when Wellington will return to Level 1, and in fact what Level 1 may look like in the future, we can not carry on planning to hold this event. To say we are devastated would be an understatement – we are devastated for our community, our stallholders, our entertainers, our sponsors, our volunteers and everyone who looks forward to Spring into Tawa each year.
Postponement is also unfortunately not an option. Many of the key processes we have to implement each year have long lead times (e.g. the road closure is a 12 week process alone) and at this time of year we should be putting the finishing touches on this year’s event, before taking a short break and starting planning for next year's event in late January.
Spring into Tawa is a not for profit event. We rely on sponsorship and grants as well as stallholder fees to run this event each year and therefore we have had to make the decision before we incur too much cost. We feel it’s the responsible thing to do, meaning that hopefully funding we have received from charitable organisations and the Wellington City Council can be reallocated to other worthy causes.
We are also on a zero waste journey as an event – and the idea of printing signs, billboard skins, banners, posters and other collateral that would go to waste without use is not in line with our drive to reduce the impact of our event on the environment.
We thank all our stallholders, entertainers, supporters, volunteers, sponsors and friends for their patience as we’ve worked through this decision process. We pushed our decision out to this week hoping it would give us a chance to go ahead. However, the time has come to make a call and cancel the event.
We would especially like to thank our amazing sponsors – Tamsin Davidson One Agency Reality, Speedy Signs Wellington, The Borough, Digital Tree Design and Peak Audio. Without their amazing support, we would not have got as far with our planning for this year’s event as we did.
We thank you all for your support for our wonderful event. The small team of dedicated organisers loves bringing this event to you each year – and seeing our amazing community enjoy the great day out.
And as a silver lining for those as devastated as us tonight, we’ve confirmed Saturday 29 October as the date for Spring into Tawa 2022. Lock it in now – we can’t wait to bring Spring into Tawa back to you in 2022.
And in the meantime, the ONLY way to get live and events back to some sort of normal – whatever that looks like! – is for each of us individually, and collectively with our family, whanau, friends and community to stay on top of Covid-19 measures – and to get vaccinated! For official information on Aotearoa’s Covid 19 response, please visit covid19.govt.nz...
With our kindest regards, until we see you again
Spring into Tawa organising group
Stacey, Miranda, Peter, Damian, Tracey, Karen, Jan, Janryll and Joanna
A nice yarn and photo by Louise Thomas.
"I don’t mind admitting I cried a little when I saw my first kākā in the wild in Wellington. It was some years ago now, but at the time it seemed incredible to me that this bird I’d only ever seen in photos or in captivity was marauding about my … View moreA nice yarn and photo by Louise Thomas.
"I don’t mind admitting I cried a little when I saw my first kākā in the wild in Wellington. It was some years ago now, but at the time it seemed incredible to me that this bird I’d only ever seen in photos or in captivity was marauding about my home turf.
The experience was a little overwhelming – not for them mind you, they just carried on ripping the bark from a tree and looking at me from time to time with vague interest. Now of course we grumble about how destructive they are - but hey, it’s a parrot – it’s what they do.
Also, I’m pretty sure our native trees and shrubs have evolved with this guy, so can no doubt cope with having a few blossoms ripped off or bark stripped.
If I had a built-in can-opener I’d be tempted to try it out on a few things too. Kākā/brown parrot (Nestor meridionalis), Wellington Botanic Garden today. As an aside, the tulips are blooming and looking magnificent there at the moment if you get the chance."
We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...
In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.
More changes are proposed on Evans Bay Parade, between Greta Point and Cobham Drive, to complete the route from Miramar to the city.
New walking and biking paths will tie in with the other paths in this area that are already proving popular and make it easier for more people to get around with … View moreMore changes are proposed on Evans Bay Parade, between Greta Point and Cobham Drive, to complete the route from Miramar to the city.
New walking and biking paths will tie in with the other paths in this area that are already proving popular and make it easier for more people to get around with fewer trips by car. Other proposed changes will improve the look and feel of this area and create more space for people.
Feedback closes on 12 October.
Come and enjoy the beauty of several hundred tulips and spring flowers planted in colour coordinated groupings in many different garden styles.
34 St Johns Tce Tawa
Sat 9th Oct, Sun 10th Oct 10am until 3.30pm
Entry by donation please
Masks and Scan/sign in required
Shop in store with us from 1 – 31 October and be in to win a $10,000 shopping spree!
Find out more at: www.wellingtonnz.com...
Terms and conditions apply.
Come and shop with us to go in the draw:
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Shop 4
The Plaza
210 Main Road
Tawa
It's Fijian Language Week for 2021 Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti. This year’s theme is Noqu Vosa, Ai Vakadei ni Noqu Tiko Vinaka, which means my language provides stability to my wellbeing.
Due to COVID-19 Alert Levels Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week will be celebrated online. … View moreIt's Fijian Language Week for 2021 Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti. This year’s theme is Noqu Vosa, Ai Vakadei ni Noqu Tiko Vinaka, which means my language provides stability to my wellbeing.
Due to COVID-19 Alert Levels Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week will be celebrated online. You can get involved by heading to their Facebook page NZ Fijian Language Week.
Want to be kept up to date with water outages and incidents in your area? Sign up to our new free text alert service now.
Anytime there's an outage, fault or water incident in your area you'll receive a text straight to your phone. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to know … View moreWant to be kept up to date with water outages and incidents in your area? Sign up to our new free text alert service now.
Anytime there's an outage, fault or water incident in your area you'll receive a text straight to your phone. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to know what's happening with your water services.
Free text HELLO to 8090 and register up to three addresses to start receiving alerts.
Want to be kept up to date with water outages and incidents in your area? Sign up to our new free text alert service now.
Anytime there's an outage, fault or water incident in your area you'll receive a text straight to your phone. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to know … View moreWant to be kept up to date with water outages and incidents in your area? Sign up to our new free text alert service now.
Anytime there's an outage, fault or water incident in your area you'll receive a text straight to your phone. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to know what's happening with your water services.
Free text HELLO to 8090 and register up to three addresses to start receiving alerts.
Does anyone have 2m (4 lengths) of these obsolete grates available? Note the corrected description: HARDIE IPLEX 100mm CHANNEL GRATING W171100. They are about 12mm narrower than what's now available.
Hi Neighbour,
How does a new set of digital tech products sound?
Digital Boost is giving you the chance to win a $4,000 prize pack with loads of new goodies to make your office look really flash!
Running a small business means you need the right digital tools to work efficiently and … View moreHi Neighbour,
How does a new set of digital tech products sound?
Digital Boost is giving you the chance to win a $4,000 prize pack with loads of new goodies to make your office look really flash!
Running a small business means you need the right digital tools to work efficiently and productively, so make sure you enter our draw to be in with a chance to win an amazing prize pack of brand new tech goodies.
Our latest prize package includes a 13in Apple Macbook Pro, a 24in Samsung Curved monitor, an ergonomic stand-up desk, and a free Xero subscription for one year (T&Cs apply).
All you have to do for a chance to win is simply sign up at Digital Boost and start learning to go into the draw.
If you’ve got a mate, colleague or whānau member who could do with some new gear, let them know too and you'll be in with even more chances to win. Enter today!
The team at Digital Boost
While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.
This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.
To help get your … View moreWhile some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.
This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.
To help get your extra row underway Yates is lending a helping hand.
Just register online HERE between 1st and 25th October to receive a FREE packet of Yates Vegie Seeds.
Once you’ve grown your vegies to share (or if you have spare now) please visit HERE to find a list of the organisations that would welcome your donation of fresh homegrown vegies.
Free Spacious Cabinet, Surplus to need, Solid Wood, Decorated inside with mirrors, Pick up Tawa, Cheers
These large invasive birds are a problem in the Wellington region because they eat and destroy newly germinated seedlings, which sometimes means entire crops need to be re-sown.
We need to protect our region’s environment and economic wellbeing from damage, which is why we aim to remove rooks … View moreThese large invasive birds are a problem in the Wellington region because they eat and destroy newly germinated seedlings, which sometimes means entire crops need to be re-sown.
We need to protect our region’s environment and economic wellbeing from damage, which is why we aim to remove rooks from our region by 2029.
Find out more about Rooks here - www.gw.govt.nz...
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