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I am urgently seeking a bed - whether it's single, double, queen, king, bunk - WHATEVER!
We unexpectedly have a young guest coming to live with us & need a bed for them. I can arrange to pick up or can contribute petrol for anyone able to drop off
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It's Children's Day this Sunday 5 March, and we sure do love children here at Expressions Whirinaki! We have free craft activities happening 10am - 1pm and at 2pm you can join in with Sunday Strum, a strum-along ukulele session.
Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for … View moreOur annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for Women’ campaign, which aims to empower women to take charge of their heart health.
We hope you will among the thousands decked out in the iconic Dick Frizzell designed red t-shirts this Mother’s Day.
Register for this year’s Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk before 31 March to receive early bird pricing. Plus, we've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes, Fujifilm NZ Instax Cameras + more.
So, if you haven’t made plans this Mother’s Day, please join us, get your active wear and running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health.
Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support! Buy tickets now.
Enjoy yourselves but stay safe. That’s the message from Wellington Police as the city prepares to welcome thousands of music lovers for the Homegrown festival this weekend.
“Homegrown is a big event for the capital. We want to keep the city safe and vibrant for all those attending the event … View moreEnjoy yourselves but stay safe. That’s the message from Wellington Police as the city prepares to welcome thousands of music lovers for the Homegrown festival this weekend.
“Homegrown is a big event for the capital. We want to keep the city safe and vibrant for all those attending the event as well as those who are simply enjoying the city,” says Wellington’s acting Prevention Manager Inspector Clint Walker.
“If you’re going to be drinking, know your limits. Take care of yourself and look out for your mates. This includes planning for a long day, staying hydrated and eating during the day/night.
“Gross intoxication can and does ruin a lot of good nights – the event is a great thing for music and Wellington, don’t ruin your experience by drinking excessively and missing the Kiwi artists on the line-up.”
Festival-goers are also reminded of Wellington’s 24/7 public liquor ban in the city centre.
It is an offence to drink and possess alcohol in the defined public place liquor-free zone. This includes drinking alcohol in vehicles that may be parked in the liquor-free zone.
“The rules of the ban still apply this weekend and we will be actively enforcing them,” says Inspector Walker.
“Don’t be surprised to be issued an alcohol infringement notice for breaching the liquor ban if you decide to consume alcohol outside of the designated sites or bars in the city.”
Wellington’s liquor-free zone includes Wellington Central area, Oriental Bay, Mount Victoria lookout, Aro Valley, Central Park, Mount Cook and Newtown.
More details can be found on Wellington City Council’s website.(one way to key in the ‘check yourself’ campaign
We're jumping on our bikes to cycle the length of the country! Help us raise more than $300,000 for Plunket New Zealand. Follow the journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz #Pedal4Plunket
Expect the unexpected at the Capital E National Arts Festival 2017! This quirky festival is New Zealand’s biggest arts festival for children and features incredibly versatile artists that specialise in fun, colliding and energising art forms. Dance blends with live music and interactive … View moreExpect the unexpected at the Capital E National Arts Festival 2017! This quirky festival is New Zealand’s biggest arts festival for children and features incredibly versatile artists that specialise in fun, colliding and energising art forms. Dance blends with live music and interactive storytelling; theatre becomes participatory and brass bands perform opera.
Get inspired with your whanau as you watch artists from all over the world and New Zealand perform truly surprising encounters. The Capital E National Arts Festival kicks off from 13 – 25 March. Book your tickets now!
Stuck trying to think of a meaningful gift idea? Well.. check out these personalised prints :) You let me know the colour scheme you choose, the shape and the words and I put it all together for you.
For an email version (JPEG) of the print = $20
For a 30x30cm canvas, delivered to you through … View moreStuck trying to think of a meaningful gift idea? Well.. check out these personalised prints :) You let me know the colour scheme you choose, the shape and the words and I put it all together for you.
For an email version (JPEG) of the print = $20
For a 30x30cm canvas, delivered to you through courier = $55
I also send through a draft to make sure you are happy with the final version before printing.
Great gift idea for partners, children, family & friends!
Please flick me a message if you are interested or have any questions!
Thanks,
Paige xx
Not many people get to mix fine art and finger painting, but one Upper Hutt woman is paid to do so. Tina Powell runs the education programme at Expressions and has been doing so for the last six months. She comes from a background in early childhood teaching but said arts has always been a … View moreNot many people get to mix fine art and finger painting, but one Upper Hutt woman is paid to do so. Tina Powell runs the education programme at Expressions and has been doing so for the last six months. She comes from a background in early childhood teaching but said arts has always been a passion...
The gallery has glowing pools of light! USA digital artist Brian Kneps' Healing Pools has opened at Expressions Whirinaki and is ready for you to walk, roll or dance across it. The organic patterns on the floor will respond as you do, but never in the same way...
Open every day from 9am till … View moreThe gallery has glowing pools of light! USA digital artist Brian Kneps' Healing Pools has opened at Expressions Whirinaki and is ready for you to walk, roll or dance across it. The organic patterns on the floor will respond as you do, but never in the same way...
Open every day from 9am till 4pm until 30 April.
This Saturday, 25th of February from 10am to 4pm, Upper Hutt Dog Training School will be attending the Upper Hutt Summer Carnival! We will be performing demonstrations of various things we offer including agility, rallyo, and possibly some flyagility. Feel free to come and take a look, all are … View moreThis Saturday, 25th of February from 10am to 4pm, Upper Hutt Dog Training School will be attending the Upper Hutt Summer Carnival! We will be performing demonstrations of various things we offer including agility, rallyo, and possibly some flyagility. Feel free to come and take a look, all are welcome.
Hi as it is such a great season this year I have decided to have a Wednesday and Thursday mid week special where the PYO blueberries will be $18Kg not $22 Kg. This will continue for the next two weeks starting from the 22nd Feb until the 2nd of March. Such a good price so spread the word as the … View moreHi as it is such a great season this year I have decided to have a Wednesday and Thursday mid week special where the PYO blueberries will be $18Kg not $22 Kg. This will continue for the next two weeks starting from the 22nd Feb until the 2nd of March. Such a good price so spread the word as the berries are big and plentiful.
I look forward to seeing you all, Carolann
To extend the mid week special this week I will be opening late this Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 7.30pm so you can come after work or dinner to be able to take advantage of the $18kg price which finishes this week. Normal price is $22kg and the address is Blueberry Fields Forever 971 … View moreTo extend the mid week special this week I will be opening late this Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 7.30pm so you can come after work or dinner to be able to take advantage of the $18kg price which finishes this week. Normal price is $22kg and the address is Blueberry Fields Forever 971 Whitemans Valley Road, Whitemans Valley, Upper Hut. ph 5287581. I look forward to seeing you Carolann.
Hi I have been made aware that some locals don't know about us even though we were featured on the Topp Twins. Located at 971 Whitemans Valley Road, Whitemans Valley, ph 5287581. PYO organic blueberries open Wednesday to Sunday 9-5. Oddly it is a fantastic season with lots of beautiful berries… View moreHi I have been made aware that some locals don't know about us even though we were featured on the Topp Twins. Located at 971 Whitemans Valley Road, Whitemans Valley, ph 5287581. PYO organic blueberries open Wednesday to Sunday 9-5. Oddly it is a fantastic season with lots of beautiful berries that are easy to pick, I look forward to seeing you. Cheers Carolann
It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.
Try out these delicious high-energy Granola Bars! They're perfect as a snack, popping into lunch boxes or as a quick brekkie on the go. What's even better about this recipe is there is a dairy and gluten-free alternative! Check out the recipe now.
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