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Porirua mayor Anita Baker has decided to no longer use Facebook.
She says the level of abuse has given her no other choice.
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In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.
We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a … View moreIn this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.
We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a year-round food supply. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and there’s another chance to win Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Join us for this free event where there will be a light lunch, a cuppa and some friendly chats at the monthly hub.
When: 6th October at 1pm - 2.30pm
Where: Linden Community Centre, 10 Linden Ave, Tawa
Call 04 499 6648 for more information.
Another edition of our community newsletter, Tātou Rohe, is hot off the press! Read it here: bit.ly...
Sign-up to receive this bi-weekly update direct to your inbox at gw.govt.nz/tatou-rohe
Put Sunday 6 December in to your calendar. The Upper Hutt Santa Parade will have a familiar feel for Kiwis this year as we swap snow for sun, Christmas pudding for pavlovas and sweaters for singlets, with the theme ‘Kiwi Christmas’ hitting Main Street on Sunday 6 December at 3.00 pm.
What is double glazing? We’ve put together some information that might help you with your research if you're considering getting retrofit double glazing click here to read. If you’re interested, we offer a free no obligation quote click here or call us on 0800 658 658.
Turn a cardboard lidded hat box into a stylish piece of home décor using Resene testpots, with a tribal twist.
When painting with a tribal theme, throw perfection out the window and embrace crooked lines, texture, and less than perfect paint techniques to get a more organic result.
Make the most… View moreTurn a cardboard lidded hat box into a stylish piece of home décor using Resene testpots, with a tribal twist.
When painting with a tribal theme, throw perfection out the window and embrace crooked lines, texture, and less than perfect paint techniques to get a more organic result.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own
It’s all about ideas, inspiration, and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 2 – 4 October at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of Home and Garden … View moreIt’s all about ideas, inspiration, and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 2 – 4 October at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, Builders, Landscaping & Plants, Home Maintenance, Homewares, Art, and more! Be sure to check out the ‘Set the Mood’ Interior Design challenge and the Springfree Family Zone.
Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 2 – 4 October 2020 at the Wellington Home & Garden Show
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington.
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Heretaunga College School of Hospitality 2021 Enrolments
We are now accepting 2021 Enrolments for our School of Hospitality programme. Adult students are welcome to apply.
What we offer:
• Coffee and barista training
• Knife skills, food hygiene and workplace safety
• Food service, … View moreHeretaunga College School of Hospitality 2021 Enrolments
We are now accepting 2021 Enrolments for our School of Hospitality programme. Adult students are welcome to apply.
What we offer:
• Coffee and barista training
• Knife skills, food hygiene and workplace safety
• Food service, food costing and cash handling – includes front of house training and customer service skills
• Our students are highly employable and we have excellent employment rates upon course completion
• Offering a NZQA NZ Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NCEA Level 3 qualification
For more information or application details, please contact William Wilson (TIC Hospitality)
Contact Us:
Phone: 04 939 9370
Email: wilsonw@heretaunga.school.nz or leithd@heretaunga.school.nz
Web: www.heretaunga.school.nz
Check us out on Instagram @HCSCHOOLOFHOSPO
Instore now !! Relief Fx is a fast acting formula that uses natural ingredients to reduce inflammation. Specifically formulated to provide fast and effective relief from pain and inflammation associated with muscle and ligament damage, sports injury, arthritis, joint dysfunction, RSI, and the … View moreInstore now !! Relief Fx is a fast acting formula that uses natural ingredients to reduce inflammation. Specifically formulated to provide fast and effective relief from pain and inflammation associated with muscle and ligament damage, sports injury, arthritis, joint dysfunction, RSI, and the natural aging process.
The next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (26th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff etc. Come see our three new stallholders and there offerings.
The next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt will be on Saturday (26th) 8-11am.
As well as the usual indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, toys, books etc we have three new stallholders with a variety of things that could be of interest to you. Please come along … View moreThe next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt will be on Saturday (26th) 8-11am.
As well as the usual indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, toys, books etc we have three new stallholders with a variety of things that could be of interest to you. Please come along and check them out.
Enquiries to Brian 5264059
We would love to hear from our readers. Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy!
Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 … View moreWe would love to hear from our readers. Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy!
Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 Countdown voucher, generously donated by the team at Countdown.
Please email your entries to:
news@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
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Age Concern Wellington (Re: Your Voice), PO Box 11-108, Wellington, 6142
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By submitting an entry, you grant permission to Age Concern Wellington to publish your entry in their newsletters and on their website. Only winning entries will receive a prize. All entries remain the property of the entrant. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.
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