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Did you know it’s International E-Waste Day on 13 October? To celebrate, Second treasures (The Tip Shop) will be selling all electronic items (except TVs, laptops and phones) for just $2. Come along to get yourself an electronic bargain! If you have any e-waste (phones, laptops, TVs and other … View moreDid you know it’s International E-Waste Day on 13 October? To celebrate, Second treasures (The Tip Shop) will be selling all electronic items (except TVs, laptops and phones) for just $2. Come along to get yourself an electronic bargain! If you have any e-waste (phones, laptops, TVs and other electronic items) you can bring it to Second Treasures where we can dispose of these items safely.
To find out more info click here.
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Applications are now open for Victoria University of Wellington.
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Buses will be replacing all midday trains services (apart from the Wairarapa line) next Wednesday 10 October, 11am - 3pm so staff can attend a union ratification meeting.
The ticket offices at Paraparaumu, Porirua, Petone and Upper Hutt will be closed during this time, however you can still … View moreBuses will be replacing all midday trains services (apart from the Wairarapa line) next Wednesday 10 October, 11am - 3pm so staff can attend a union ratification meeting.
The ticket offices at Paraparaumu, Porirua, Petone and Upper Hutt will be closed during this time, however you can still purchase a ticket on board with cash.
Learn more about services affected and where to catch the bus replacements on our website.
Looking for this fan heather ...does anyone have a heater like this that they would like to sell? Niki.
Say hello to our brand new NSNZ quarterly newsletter - Hapori! 💌🎉
In te reo Māori, Hapori means: family, society, or community. It is our aim with this newsletter to cultivate a thriving family of partners, supporters and the wider community and invite you in to keep up-to-date with what … View moreSay hello to our brand new NSNZ quarterly newsletter - Hapori! 💌🎉
In te reo Māori, Hapori means: family, society, or community. It is our aim with this newsletter to cultivate a thriving family of partners, supporters and the wider community and invite you in to keep up-to-date with what has been happening behind the scenes at our National Office here in Wellington as well as around the country.
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Explore the life of Suzanne Aubert who devoted her life to helping others in the late 1800s-1900s, right here in Island Bay, and potentially New Zealand's first saint!
Fri 5th: 7pm. Festival opening at Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine St.
Sat 6th: Free fun KidsFest 10am - 2pm, 88 The Parade. All … View moreExplore the life of Suzanne Aubert who devoted her life to helping others in the late 1800s-1900s, right here in Island Bay, and potentially New Zealand's first saint!
Fri 5th: 7pm. Festival opening at Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine St.
Sat 6th: Free fun KidsFest 10am - 2pm, 88 The Parade. All children welcome (must have adult supervisor). Then: Children trolley donated food to the Home of Compassion for a Mother Aubert 'experience'.
"Suzanne's Island Bay", 5pm, 284 The Parade. Fascinating architecture of the times!
Then: 6pm pop-up soup kitchen at 284 The Parade - Baptist church. Plse bring a koha can of food for the actual Soup Kitchen.
Then: 7pm "Splendid Drop" beer tasting and local narrative, 311 The Parade (tickets Eventfinda).
Sun 7th: Natural tonics field workshop (fully booked)
Combined church service, 10am at Island Bay Presbyterian. Aubert's life and legacy; 10.30am compassion Mass at St Francis de Sales - celebrating Suzanne Aubert.
7.30pm - Politicians and theologians discuss the place of Compassion in Politics, Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine St.
ART EXHIBITION "For Compassion's Sake" continues at 88 The Parade until Sunday. Local artists; works for sale. This delightful "Teapot Woman" pictured here is a feature!
I know that this will be my third post about Ylva but it has now been a month and still no sign of her.
Please please please could you who see this post take a look in your sheds and gardens as well as simply keep an eye out for her as you walk around the area next time.
If anyone has any … View moreI know that this will be my third post about Ylva but it has now been a month and still no sign of her.
Please please please could you who see this post take a look in your sheds and gardens as well as simply keep an eye out for her as you walk around the area next time.
If anyone has any information, please contact immediately. We are very worried and want her home safe and sound.
I have a couple of boxes of old large tiles all in browns and beige. Each tile is one colour only, so great if you want to do tile painting.
Selling $1 each
Have you been affected by the latest bus problems? What do you think about the Council shared with the select committee yesterday?
A December 1 deadline has been given to fix major problems with Wellington's struggling new bus network. The eight-week deadline would make sure buses were on … View moreHave you been affected by the latest bus problems? What do you think about the Council shared with the select committee yesterday?
A December 1 deadline has been given to fix major problems with Wellington's struggling new bus network. The eight-week deadline would make sure buses were on time and there was enough space on them. Read more here.
GWRC has also agreed to:
- Extend the route 18e service to a seven-day a week service including service between 6 – 8 PM, from Miramar North to Karori South, providing direct connections to Newtown, the Hospital, Massey University and Victoria University Kelburn Campus
- To reinstate the route 14 service to start from the Kilbirnie hub rather than Hataitai
- Investigate options, a timeframe and implications for route splitting the Route No 2 to provide direct off-peak services from Strathmore Park and Miramar North to the CBD
- Identify options and a timeframe for putting in place morning and evening peak hour services for Route 23 between Mornington/Vogeltown and the Golden Mile;
- Identify options for extending the No 23e (to service the Zoo off-peak)
- Investigate the potential to join the No 12/20/21 services; the No 20/21 services; and/or the No 14/12 services across the City
- Identify the process and timetable for identifying route and service options changes for Churton Park.
West Plaza Hotel
Celebrate 30 years of WOW with City Dining & Bar's show menus! Located in West Plaza Hotel, it’s just 10-minutes to the TSB Arena!
Old Bank Arcade
During WOW, we have extended shopping hours on the weekends, opening for your convenience from 9.00am on Saturdays and … View moreWest Plaza Hotel
Celebrate 30 years of WOW with City Dining & Bar's show menus! Located in West Plaza Hotel, it’s just 10-minutes to the TSB Arena!
Old Bank Arcade
During WOW, we have extended shopping hours on the weekends, opening for your convenience from 9.00am on Saturdays and 9.30am on Sundays.
There’s so much to do at the Old Bank Arcade; it’s a place where you can shop at the many boutique stores, enjoy a delicious coffee or a bite to eat or view the Old Bank clock. Every hour on the hour the intricate clock opens to reveal animated scenes that relate to the history of the arcade site. You can bank on this and more at the Old Bank!
Hi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, … View moreHi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, refugees in Greece, to big cats in Africa, we have projects that are really making a difference.
Anyone over 18 can do a project with Go Kiwi Go, our oldest participant so far has been 75! But don’t take our word for it, check out our blog page!
“I would recommend to anyone if you want to make a difference to sign up and do some volunteer work with Go Kiwi Go, you will not regret it!” Jasper from Wellington in Nepal.
So visit our website and check out all the projects and where you can go, or give us a call 0800 600 300 or email info-newzealand@afs.org
Susan and Rhiannon
GKG Team
Garden watering restrictions for Wellington are now in place as they apply during daylight saving months (30 September 2018 – 7 April 2019) You can use a hand-held hose at any time during the restricted months except when water supplies are very low. Find out more on our website.
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