Aro Valley, Wellington

868 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Some delightful words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Those with delicate sensibilities look away and stop reading now. For the rest of you, this is one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. Two black swans/kakīānau (Cygnus atratus) were doing their whole love dance that they … View more
Some delightful words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Those with delicate sensibilities look away and stop reading now. For the rest of you, this is one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. Two black swans/kakīānau (Cygnus atratus) were doing their whole love dance that they do, with the twining necks and head bobbing (I have much nicer photos than this one - but this is the funny one), they finished with some post-coital celebratory honking. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a male greylag goose zoomed in and starting joining in with his own loud honking, while swimming around the loving couple - it quite put the poor old male swan off his stride. He wound up nipping the goose on the bottom to get him to go away - it quite ruined the mood."

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866 days ago

Paint it Red with Resene!

Resene

Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail … View more
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 13-31 July 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Come in and see the Resene team today!
Find out more

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866 days ago

Nominations are now open!

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council are now open and close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. This is an opportunity to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that … View more
Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council are now open and close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. This is an opportunity to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your community.

Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your community
Find out more

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866 days ago

19/07/2022: next meeting of the Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Hello,
You are cordially invited to the next meeting of GBRAI, this Tuesday the 29th, at the RSA Room of the Brooklyn Community Centre at 7.30pm.
We seek your continued support and come and hear matters relating to where you live and their impacts such as: # ongoing stench from the sewage … View more
Hello,
You are cordially invited to the next meeting of GBRAI, this Tuesday the 29th, at the RSA Room of the Brooklyn Community Centre at 7.30pm.
We seek your continued support and come and hear matters relating to where you live and their impacts such as: # ongoing stench from the sewage dewatering plant# closure of C and D landfill and coming consent for continuation of WCC Southern Landfill# local body election meeting (councillors & Mayor & GWRC)# other matters of interest and concern from the floor

Yours sincerely,
Carl Savage
Secretary
for and on behalf of
*Greater Brooklyn Residents Association* *Incorporated (GBRAI)*


2022-2023 meeting dates - at Brooklyn Community Centre (RSA room)
# Tuesday 19th July 2022 # Tuesday 20th September 2022
# Tuesday 15th November 2022 # Christmas Drinks December 2022
# Tuesday 14th February 2023 (the week before is immediately after Waitangi weekend)
# Tuesday 21th March 2023 # Tuesday 16th May 2023
# AGM 20th June 2023

AGENDA

1. Apologies to date:
2. Review & approve the Minutes of last meeting (19 May 2022)
3. Finance
4. Correspondence (posted mail to be directed to Brooklyn Community Centre )
a. outwards: WCC & GWRC trying to get clarity about T&T works
b. outwards/inwards : Ohiro Road/Todman St/Cleveland St intersection WCC officers
c. Email/FB/Neighbourly – local matter updates, several NZ Police operations
d. inwards – updates on POW reservoir
e. inwards – update on Harrison St road changes & social housing
5. General Business
(a) Landfills (closure of C and D; “Piggy Back option of WCC for the Southern Landfill)
(b) Harrison St turning area
(c) Ohiro Road/Todman St/Cleveland St intersection traffic update
(d) Prince of Wales water reservoir - update
(e) local body election meeting 27 September 2022
(f) civil defence container in central Brooklyn – update
(g) Ohiro Road/Todman St/Cleveland St intersection traffic update
(h) Crime in wider Brooklyn – bottle store ram raid
(i) Other business

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867 days ago

Open Saturday

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 15 July) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. Pop by to pick out some toys- we have outdoor toys (including bikes, sports equipment, and ride on toys) … View more
Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 15 July) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. Pop by to pick out some toys- we have outdoor toys (including bikes, sports equipment, and ride on toys) indoor activities, educational toys, costumes, baby toys, puzzles, role play, board games, musical instruments and more. Check out our range on our website northland.mibase.co.nz...



You can even reserve toys using the website.



We welcome new members (from any suburb) - an annual full membership starts from $75 and we offer a discount for community services cardholders. We also have Grandparent membership $50 for 10 trips.



Also, if you have ideas for how we could make the toy library even better then let us know in the comments.



See you tomorrow!

869 days ago

Karori Lions/Karori Rotary Book Fair is back!!!

Bulletin Editor from Karori Lions Club

Yes! We'll be having our joint Community Book Fair at Karori Baptist Church Hall as indicated in the poster.
There will be books galore at the Karori Community Book Fair - thank you to those who have donated books. We now have enough books, so are not accepting any more at this stage.

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868 days ago

Reading Tip #3

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Give children lots of opportunities to read different things in their own time - it doesn’t just have to be books. There’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, magazines, recipes, and much more. Try leaving interesting reading material in different places around the home and see who picks it … View moreGive children lots of opportunities to read different things in their own time - it doesn’t just have to be books. There’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, magazines, recipes, and much more. Try leaving interesting reading material in different places around the home and see who picks it up ??

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869 days ago

✨ Petone closing down SALE on now ✨

The Team from

It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news that our Petone SPCA Op Shop in Wellington will be closing down permanently on the 31 July 2022, due to our lease expiring. However this makes it possible for us to explore growth new op shop locations in the Wellington area, as we look to open more … View moreIt’s with a heavy heart that we share the news that our Petone SPCA Op Shop in Wellington will be closing down permanently on the 31 July 2022, due to our lease expiring. However this makes it possible for us to explore growth new op shop locations in the Wellington area, as we look to open more stores in the near future for the Wellington community.

Everything in our Petone Op Shop is currently on sale, with prices slashed from now until our closing date. Everything MUST GO before 31 July 2022. We will continue to gratefully accept items donated for the animals in our care, including blankets, towels and pet toys for our SPCA Wellington Centre – but please be aware that we will not be accepting donated items for resale.

Please consider shopping, donating or volunteering to our other local SPCA Op Shops in the area at:
🐾 Lower Hutt Op Shop, 6 Pretoria Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010
🐾 Johnsonville Op Shop, 70 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037

We’d like to thank you for many years of support at our Petone Op Shop, and helping to raise money for animals in need. Thank you for your sup-PAW-t Wellington 💙

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868 days ago

Greytown's Festival of Christmas - must-do School Holiday fun

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Have you seen the lights and projections in Greytown in the Festival of Christmas? Every night from 5.30pm the magic starts! There are Night markets on Friday and Saturday nights and family fun at Cobblestones Museum each Saturday. Beautiful decorated windows! Mulled wine! Gingerbread men! Grab … View moreHave you seen the lights and projections in Greytown in the Festival of Christmas? Every night from 5.30pm the magic starts! There are Night markets on Friday and Saturday nights and family fun at Cobblestones Museum each Saturday. Beautiful decorated windows! Mulled wine! Gingerbread men! Grab your puffer jacket and come for a look 🎄🍷 ✨
Check out all that's on this weekend from this handy link www.greytownvillage.com...
Wrap up and come for a look - great school holiday fun and ...it's free

868 days ago

Concrete pad

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Transform a dull concrete pad into an attractive seating area with a little bit of help from Resene Walk-on flooring and paving paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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868 days ago

Upcycle your Johnsonville 10-Trip today.

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Swap your remaining Johnsonville rides for a Snapper top-up at Wellington Station today.

From 1 July 2022 zone 1-3 and 3-3 Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets for the Johnsonville Line are no longer being sold. You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with … View more
Swap your remaining Johnsonville rides for a Snapper top-up at Wellington Station today.

From 1 July 2022 zone 1-3 and 3-3 Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets for the Johnsonville Line are no longer being sold. You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.

Visit Metlink.org.nz, or call 0800 801 700.
Know more

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875 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week a couple of pictures from Rosa Marie in Stokes Valley.
"Too wet and horrible to go a wondering this afternoon, but still managed to stalk the local birdlife from behind the washing line and get a few shots here and there as they feasted on the seed that I had thrown on the lawn. The … View more
This week a couple of pictures from Rosa Marie in Stokes Valley.
"Too wet and horrible to go a wondering this afternoon, but still managed to stalk the local birdlife from behind the washing line and get a few shots here and there as they feasted on the seed that I had thrown on the lawn. The cats however kept scaring them away."

869 days ago

Do you know a greenfingered hero in your community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will… View more
Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will feature in the October magazine!

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for the greater good, nominate them now for Ryman Healthcare 2022 Gardener of the Year!

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869 days ago

Spaces available at Sunshine Kindergarten in Karori!

The Team from Sunshine Kindergarten

Sunshine Kindergarten in Karori has spaces available and are welcoming new enrolments now!

👉 20 free ECE for all children aged 2 years old - 5 years old.
👉 Ideally placed to use the nearby bush as part of our Ngahere ako (forest learning) program.
👉 A diverse kindergarten with … View more
Sunshine Kindergarten in Karori has spaces available and are welcoming new enrolments now!

👉 20 free ECE for all children aged 2 years old - 5 years old.
👉 Ideally placed to use the nearby bush as part of our Ngahere ako (forest learning) program.
👉 A diverse kindergarten with children from many cultures make up our community.

💬 MESSAGE us on Facebook. EMAIL us at sunshine@wmkindergartens.org.nz. PHONE us on 04 476 9903. VISIT us at 21a Sunshine Avenue. ENROL here: www.wmkindergartens.org.nz...

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869 days ago

Basketball hoop on stand- hoop broken

Imogen from Northland

Free to whoever would like to collect it - this is a basketball hoop with a sturdy frame. Hoop has rusted off pole but could be fixed by someone who has the know how. Collection from Northland.

Free

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