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Have you visited Wairarapa Moana in South Wairarapa recently? We want to understand your experiences there to better design our programmes and provide you with the information you want.
If you've been there, please take some time to complete this short online survey (only five minutes!)- … View moreHave you visited Wairarapa Moana in South Wairarapa recently? We want to understand your experiences there to better design our programmes and provide you with the information you want.
If you've been there, please take some time to complete this short online survey (only five minutes!)- encourage your friends and neighbours to complete it too, so we can make a better experience for you! We really appreciate your time and input.
www.surveymonkey.com...
Grey Power Upper Hutt invites all neighbours to our next Social Meeting Wednesday October 18 at 1.30pm.
We meet every third Wednesday in each month @ the Hapai Club Rooms, Fergusson Drive (Opposite the Upper Hutt Railway Station)
Special Guest Speakers, Great Afternoon Tea! Quik Fire Raffle!
… View moreGrey Power Upper Hutt invites all neighbours to our next Social Meeting Wednesday October 18 at 1.30pm.
We meet every third Wednesday in each month @ the Hapai Club Rooms, Fergusson Drive (Opposite the Upper Hutt Railway Station)
Special Guest Speakers, Great Afternoon Tea! Quik Fire Raffle!
Membership of Upper Hutt Grey Power also qualify s members to join Grey Power, Power (our very competitive Energy Provider).
We hope you will come along to our next meeting.
You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.
Congratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or … View moreCongratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or call 0800 757 565 and we’ll find a local student in your neighbourhood to get the job done!
The Guild of Wellington Woodworkers
WOODCRAFT A FESTIVAL OF WOOD SKILLS
To be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 10am to 4pm
At The Dowse Gallery Laings Road Lower Hutt
Once again the Guild of Woodworkers Wellington celebrate everything they love about working with wood. Come & … View moreThe Guild of Wellington Woodworkers
WOODCRAFT A FESTIVAL OF WOOD SKILLS
To be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 10am to 4pm
At The Dowse Gallery Laings Road Lower Hutt
Once again the Guild of Woodworkers Wellington celebrate everything they love about working with wood. Come & see us at the show and buy those unique hand crafted gifts ready for Christmas.
This two day extravaganza is in connection with their exhibition will include presentations of unique wood products by leading wood workers.
Interested in wood craft, come and talk to likeminded people and see what the Guild has to offer.
Visit our Facebook page, or check out the Guild’s website www.gww.org.nz...
Hello Neighbours
What should you be doing 6 weeks before you move to your new home? Read on to find out...
6 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
□ Plan how you will move valuables and difficult to replace items (certified mail, or carry them with you)
□ Begin purging your home. Separate items… View moreHello Neighbours
What should you be doing 6 weeks before you move to your new home? Read on to find out...
6 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
□ Plan how you will move valuables and difficult to replace items (certified mail, or carry them with you)
□ Begin purging your home. Separate items into those you will keep, donate, or discard
□ Plan a garage sale
□ Start using items that can’t be moved such as frozen foods, bleach and aerosols
The Great Kererū Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project to help gather information on the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand pigeon. As part of this wider initiative, we do annual monitoring in key locations. We’re excited to say that our team have been out counting in … View moreThe Great Kererū Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project to help gather information on the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand pigeon. As part of this wider initiative, we do annual monitoring in key locations. We’re excited to say that our team have been out counting in Kaitoke Regional Park had the highest count in 14 years with 186 kererū!
Kaitoke Regional Park includes some areas of high biodiversity and is one of GW’s Key Native Ecosystem sites (an area that has super special biodiversity – that we want to protect!). Check out www.gw.govt.nz... and see what you can do when you visit all the wonderful kererū who call the park their home.
Get the kids to learn the art of stop motion! Using their favourite movable toy, clay and paper, mixed with the wonders of media technology, they can make their own cool sci-fi clip and impress their friends. This is sure to bring out the creative fun side in them! Best for 8 year olds and over.
… View moreGet the kids to learn the art of stop motion! Using their favourite movable toy, clay and paper, mixed with the wonders of media technology, they can make their own cool sci-fi clip and impress their friends. This is sure to bring out the creative fun side in them! Best for 8 year olds and over.
WHEN: 10th, 11th and 12th of October at 9am – 12.30pm
WHERE: Space Place at Carter Observatory
PRICE: $30 per child
Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.
Erin Knox, 9, is heading off to the Halberg Junior Disability Games in Auckland next month. Good Luck and have a great time, Erin!
Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.
Create with clay, enjoy your day!
Fun for children 8 - 12 years.
October 10 10:30 am- 12pm
Pinehaven Community Hall. Forest Rd
$20 includes materials and firing.
Book now with Rebecca 027 7287236
Look closely at where the sky meets the sea and you will see something magical! In a fusion of songs, dance, puppets, te reo Māori and English, Songs of the Sea Waiata o te Moana unfolds the mysteries and myths of where the first fish came from. From Ra and Marama (Sun and Moon) to Ite Ika o te … View moreLook closely at where the sky meets the sea and you will see something magical! In a fusion of songs, dance, puppets, te reo Māori and English, Songs of the Sea Waiata o te Moana unfolds the mysteries and myths of where the first fish came from. From Ra and Marama (Sun and Moon) to Ite Ika o te Rangi (the Milky Way), colourful puppets and catchy music weave together three stories of the deep. Suits ages 2-7.
When: Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October, Tuesday 10th – Saturday 14th October
Time: 10am
Where: Hannah Playhouse, 12 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington
Price: $10 per ticket
Limited tickets: Book today through Capital E
Work at the Haywards Interchange is set to carry on through to late October. Have you found the 70km/h stretch through the interchange frustrating? Let us know in the poll and comments below.
This weekend is the Discover Kapiti Heritage Group open museum weekend.
The theme for the weekend is the Story of Transport across the region. Each Museum will share stories and displays regarding different aspects of transport.
Paekakariki Station Museum have a new display showing historic … View moreThis weekend is the Discover Kapiti Heritage Group open museum weekend.
The theme for the weekend is the Story of Transport across the region. Each Museum will share stories and displays regarding different aspects of transport.
Paekakariki Station Museum have a new display showing historic photographs of Centennial Highway, Paekakariki Hill Road and the Wellington & Manawatu Railway.
In conjunction with this display we have also produced a book outlining the different forms of transport that have been used throughout the Kapiti Region. Michael O’Leary, Paekakariki local writer and poet has produced the book on behalf of the Station Museum.
The book will be available for sale at the Museums and Paper Plus in Coastlands. Cost $ 15
In the book are historic photographs of road and rail travel throughout the region along with a section on aviation history and mentions of walkways and cycle ways. The book describes the various forms of transport and is informative and easy to read.
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