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200 days ago

Sign Language Volunteers Needed

Volunteer Wellington

Are you fluent in sign language? Are you passionate about bridging communication barriers and making a positive impact in your community? One of our members, English Language Partners, is looking for dedicated individuals fluent in sign language to join their team of volunteers. As a sign language … View moreAre you fluent in sign language? Are you passionate about bridging communication barriers and making a positive impact in your community? One of our members, English Language Partners, is looking for dedicated individuals fluent in sign language to join their team of volunteers. As a sign language volunteer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for members of our community.

As a volunteer you will:

⭐Assist in interpreting conversations for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
⭐ Facilitate communication between individuals who use sign language and those who do not.
⭐ Assist new Kiwis who are deaf or heard of hearing to get familiar with basic NZSL.
⭐ Accompany and support individuals at ESOL classes, at their homes, at social gatherings and at daily activities such as grocery shopping.

This promises to be a rewarding role that will help create a more inclusive world for all!

For more information, and to register your interest, please visit our website at:
tinyurl.com...

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200 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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201 days ago

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY - Campbell Corner, Karori, Wellington - 4pm - 8pm

Sharon from Karori

Food Truck Friday this week we have......

🍪 Carrie's Creations
🍜 Hong Kong Foodie - Wellington, NZ
🍕 Cosa Nostra Pizza
🌮 Shouk-Israelifoodtruck
🐟 Crispy Catch
🌯 ROTI BAY
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Food Truck Friday this week we have......

🍪 Carrie's Creations
🍜 Hong Kong Foodie - Wellington, NZ
🍕 Cosa Nostra Pizza
🌮 Shouk-Israelifoodtruck
🐟 Crispy Catch
🌯 ROTI BAY
🥓 Bing's Kitchen
🍓 La Parisenne Crepes
☕ Rise and Grind Coffee
🍝 The Crunchy Munchy
🍖 Black and Orange Barbecue & Catering

WHEN: Every Friday Night - all Winter
TIME: 4pm - 8pm
LOCATION: Campbell Corner, Karori Road & Campbell Street, Karori, Wellington

Don't forget to dress warm - winter is coming!
Lap blankets available to borrow or bring a hottie!

And remember we have our wash truck onsite where you can grab a reusable plate, cutlery and mugs - just pop over to the team to get one to serve your dinner on. Once your done, drop them back to be washed for another to use!

201 days ago

Big Shout Out!

Volunteer Wellington

It's June which means it’s time for the Big Shout Out! This month we will be celebrating all of the wonderful volunteers around New Zealand. Join us in saying kia ora rawa atu – big thanks volunteers!

For more info about the Big Shout Out, including resources for your organisation, … View more
It's June which means it’s time for the Big Shout Out! This month we will be celebrating all of the wonderful volunteers around New Zealand. Join us in saying kia ora rawa atu – big thanks volunteers!

For more info about the Big Shout Out, including resources for your organisation, visit the Volunteering New Zealand website at:
www.volunteeringnz.org.nz...

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215 days ago

🌟Matariki Celebration at Marsden!🌟

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Join us on Friday 21 June from 5.30pm to celebrate Matariki. This special event is open to the entire community, so mark your calendars and bring your whānau and friends!
Experience:

🎶 live performances
🍽️ food trucks and kai stalls
🎨 a fluorescent art installation in … View more
Join us on Friday 21 June from 5.30pm to celebrate Matariki. This special event is open to the entire community, so mark your calendars and bring your whānau and friends!
Experience:

🎶 live performances
🍽️ food trucks and kai stalls
🎨 a fluorescent art installation in collaboration with our Artist in Residence, Lori Davis, alongside her exhibition
✨ Matariki-inspired activities including star gazing and harakeke weaving
...and much more!

Wrap up warm, indulge in delicious kai, gaze at the stars through telescopes, and embrace the spirit of Matariki as we gather together to honour our tūpuna, give thanks for our blessings, and look forward to new beginnings.

Nau mai, haere mai. All are welcome! 🙌🏽

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202 days ago

FREE German Language DVDs

Mo from Khandallah

children's titles
pick up only
message us for details

Free

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202 days ago

Airways New Zealand is required to consider the best interests of the community. It didn’t. Find out more. This time it’s our community. Next time it could be yours. Support us.

Plane Sense from Plane Sense

Official Information documents indicate that Airways (and its subsidiary Aeropath Limited) designed and promulgated the DMAPS flight path on technical grounds without regard to section 4(1)(c) of the State-owned Enterprises Act 1986, namely that it is required to be “...an organisation that … View moreOfficial Information documents indicate that Airways (and its subsidiary Aeropath Limited) designed and promulgated the DMAPS flight path on technical grounds without regard to section 4(1)(c) of the State-owned Enterprises Act 1986, namely that it is required to be “...an organisation that exhibits a sense of social responsibility by having regard to the interests of the community in which it operates and by endeavouring to accommodate or encourage these when able to do so.” These words mean that Airways New Zealand owed and still owes procedural fairness and substantive obligations to affected residents independently of the Airport’s obligations.

This is one of many issues with the 1 December 2022 flight path change, including legal and safety concerns involving Wellington International Airport, Civil Aviation Authority of NZ and Wellington City Council (as a shareholder). Find out more - tinyurl.com/PlaneSenseFAQ2. The community is currently fundraising to fund a Judicial Review - please support us.

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202 days ago

Four 65” Panasonic 4K TVs up for grabs worth $3,999 each

TV Guide

This winter, we are celebrating the 2024 Olympics with our TV Guide readers with a chance to win 1 of 4 65” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $3,999 each.

Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week starting from the June 1 - 7 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put… View more
This winter, we are celebrating the 2024 Olympics with our TV Guide readers with a chance to win 1 of 4 65” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $3,999 each.

Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week starting from the June 1 - 7 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put a codeword in each of the following three issues, so find them all for more chances to win. You’ll have until July 3 to enter online or mail in your codeword. T&Cs apply.
Learn more

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202 days ago

Pretty as a picture: Beautiful Royal Albert bone china 20 pc set. Old English Rose

Carolyn from Khandallah

From around 1970's but never used.. set includes 6 cups, saucers and side plates , a cake plate and a cream/'milk jug. Any Offers?
Pick up only

Negotiable

202 days ago

Beautiful Royal Albert bone china Old English Rose design

Carolyn from Khandallah

Never used, from around late 1960's very early 1970's 1 set of cup saucer and small plate. I've seen similar at around $63 plus shipping

Pick up from Khandallah

Price: $40

203 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Papamoa, worth just over $1.1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by … View more
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Papamoa, worth just over $1.1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Find out more

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209 days ago

Could the jury service process be improved?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every year, thousands of New Zealanders are called up to serve as jurors in the High and District Courts, and it's an important way to contribute to your country.

But for some, jury service can be a huge disruption and a financial burden. Do you think changes could be made to our jury … View more
Every year, thousands of New Zealanders are called up to serve as jurors in the High and District Courts, and it's an important way to contribute to your country.

But for some, jury service can be a huge disruption and a financial burden. Do you think changes could be made to our jury service system to address these challenges?

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206 days ago

Builders paper scraps wanted

Matt from Khandallah

Hi. Just need a couple /few metres of builders paper; off cuts, scraps etc. Checking if anyone's got some lying around for a few dollars.. Will collect in Wgtn.. Cheers. Matt

205 days ago

Home projects

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Creating an office out of a small room by utilising built-in furniture, floating shelves, a tidy charging station and Resene Atlas makes space-saving sense.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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206 days ago

Nationwide protests

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Nationwide protests are taking place today (Thursday) having been organised by Te Pāti Māori and other connected to Toitū Te Tiriti movement.
There is likely to be some traffic disruptions so Waka Kotahi are closely monitoring the situation. Below are the locations of these gatherings across … View more
Nationwide protests are taking place today (Thursday) having been organised by Te Pāti Māori and other connected to Toitū Te Tiriti movement.
There is likely to be some traffic disruptions so Waka Kotahi are closely monitoring the situation. Below are the locations of these gatherings across the country.

Northland:
Whangārei, Farmer’s car park, 9am.
Kaitāia, Commerce St, 9am.

Auckland:
West Auckland, BP Hobsonville, 6.30am.
South Auckland, Z Petrol station, 6.30am.
North Auckland, Palmers Albany Garden Centre, 6.30am.
Central Auckland, Aotea Square, 11am.

Waikato:
Hamilton, Kirikiriroa Marae, 7.30am.
Matamata, Matamata Woolworths, 6.45am.
Te Puaha, Weraroa Marae, 8.30am.
Hauraki, Victoria Park, 12pm.

Waiariki:
Tauranga, Whareroa Reserve, 8am.
Whakatāne, SH30, 7.30am.
Ōpōtiki, Waioweka bridge, 7am.
Taupō, Lake Terrace, 8am.
Tūrangi, Tūrangi town centre, 9am.
Rotorua, Lake Rd intersection, Old Taupō Rd, Fenton St and Sala St, 7am.

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti:
Tūranganui a Kiwa, Heipipi Park, 7am.
Hastings, Hastings Clock Tower, 7am.
Wairarapa, Masterton Town Hall, 12pm.

Te Tai Hauāuru:
Hāwera, Hāwera Netball Courts, 10.30am.
Palmerston North, Te Marae o Hine, 7.15am.
Tokoroa, Leith Place, 8am.

Wellington:
A hīkoi to Parliament 12pm.

South Island:
Christchurch, Bridge of Remembrance, 11am.
Nelson, Church steps, 12.30pm.
Dunedin, Queens Gardens, 12pm.

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