Brooklyn, Wellington

1654 days ago

Annual Plan Q&A Webinars

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Join the Mayor and Councillors from your Ward for a Q&A webinar session about the Annual Plan 2020/2021 and what it means for your community. This week we have:
-Pukehīnau Lambton Ward – Thursday 21 May from 7pm – 8pm
-Motukairangi Eastern Ward – Friday 22 May from 10am – 11am
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Join the Mayor and Councillors from your Ward for a Q&A webinar session about the Annual Plan 2020/2021 and what it means for your community. This week we have:
-Pukehīnau Lambton Ward – Thursday 21 May from 7pm – 8pm
-Motukairangi Eastern Ward – Friday 22 May from 10am – 11am
-Wharangi Onslow Western Ward- Saturday from 11am -12pm
To register for your “wardinar” and to have your say on the Annual Plan, visit: letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/annualplan2020-21
Consultation closes on 8 June 2020.

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1656 days ago

Vinnies Op Shops - NOW OPEN

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

Vinnies Op Shops are ready for you Wellington! Our team have been busy cleaning, steaming, sanitising and rearranging our stores so you can shop safely with us.

Please follow these key rules while in store:
✅Keep a 2m distance from other shoppers.
✅Sanitise hands when entering the shop.
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Vinnies Op Shops are ready for you Wellington! Our team have been busy cleaning, steaming, sanitising and rearranging our stores so you can shop safely with us.

Please follow these key rules while in store:
✅Keep a 2m distance from other shoppers.
✅Sanitise hands when entering the shop.
✅Optional - Personal Contact Tracing - Scan the QR code with the Rippl App when entering.
✅Be considerate and patient with staff, volunteers and other shoppers.

We now have volunteer positions available in Wellington Vinnies Op Shops. If you are interested in joining our team, please PM the page or email volunteer@vinnieswgtn.org.nz.

1654 days ago

Crazy travel deals for Kiwis

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you've ever wanted to travel NZ, now is the time. These deals are incredible value.

1654 days ago

Pet portraits

Cass from Karori

Feel free to forward to those you think might be interested :)

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1654 days ago

Harnessing tech to improve learning outcomes

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

By harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be … View moreBy harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be applied to students’ daily learning, so that when they finish their studies, they are more motivated than ever.

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1654 days ago

The masked investigators

The Team from Wellington Water

200 meters off-road a stormwater sump overflows and makes a public walking track impassable.

A call goes out.

That call is answered. Tools are carried into the hills of Belmont, the sump cleared of blocked silt, and the track made safe again.

The masked investigators strike again.

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1654 days ago

'Mum and dad' landlords affected by law changes

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.

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1654 days ago

Nominate a favourite local for a Local Like!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View more
Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate).
Nominate now

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1654 days ago

Mission Feedback – Join the conversation

Mission Feedback

As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand … View more
As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?

Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz
Join now

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1655 days ago

Colour your winter

Diane from

Need help finding the colours that complement you? Lots of clothes but nothing to wear?
Contact me for a free 1/2 our consultation to uncover your wardrobe woes and make a plan of how to fix them.

Style Savvy 022 165 7799
www.stylesavvy.net.nz...

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1658 days ago

Free Couch and Armchair (Leather)

Sophie from Kelburn

Getting rid of well loved Kadima leather couch & chair as new one arrives next week. Free. Good student couch as really comfortable for sleeping on when that occasional need arises. Couch 2.25mx1m and chair 1mx1m. Couch cushion has rip so we just put a blanket over it. Could be easily … View moreGetting rid of well loved Kadima leather couch & chair as new one arrives next week. Free. Good student couch as really comfortable for sleeping on when that occasional need arises. Couch 2.25mx1m and chair 1mx1m. Couch cushion has rip so we just put a blanket over it. Could be easily repaired or patched. Pick up from Kelburn ASAP. Text me on 021 496 575.

1655 days ago

Come Zoom with Us - on Tuesday 26 May

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

Tune in next Tuesday, from 7.30 - 9pm, for our next episode of playing the role and talking the talk! Along with the usual exciting programme of speeches prepared and extemporaneous (yes, it's a real word!), we'll be introducing everyone to "Toast Rack", our new resource … View moreTune in next Tuesday, from 7.30 - 9pm, for our next episode of playing the role and talking the talk! Along with the usual exciting programme of speeches prepared and extemporaneous (yes, it's a real word!), we'll be introducing everyone to "Toast Rack", our new resource library - which we'll explore further during our 9 June meeting.

Whether you're in Düsseldorf, Kolkata or good old Newtown, you'll be more than welcome. Message us your details and we'll send you the Zoom link :)

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1655 days ago

We're here for you 🌼

Ione Slater from Cancer Society NZ - Wellington Division

We're now back in our Newtown office. If you'd like to drop in and see us, please be aware that there will be safety processes in place at the door.

We are mindful that cancer patients are still vulnerable to COVID-19 because of a weakened immune system. To help keep you safe, we invite … View more
We're now back in our Newtown office. If you'd like to drop in and see us, please be aware that there will be safety processes in place at the door.

We are mindful that cancer patients are still vulnerable to COVID-19 because of a weakened immune system. To help keep you safe, we invite you to phone ahead if you want to visit any of our offices in the next few weeks.

Perhaps your query might be able to be answered over the phone? For info, advice, or to arrange to speak with a counsellor, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline on 0800 CANCER (226 237) or email a nurse on info@cancersoc.org.nz.

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