Island Bay, Wellington

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579 days ago

Playtime for under 5's starts again this Friday (28 Apr)

Clive from Island Bay

Playtime resumes this Friday at St Hilda's, 311 the Parade

Join us every Tuesday and Friday morning from 9.30-12.00 during term time for playtime for toddlers. A chance for your child to experience a wide range of indoor and outdoor toys and activities with you, and an opportunity to … View more
Playtime resumes this Friday at St Hilda's, 311 the Parade

Join us every Tuesday and Friday morning from 9.30-12.00 during term time for playtime for toddlers. A chance for your child to experience a wide range of indoor and outdoor toys and activities with you, and an opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in a friendly relaxed environment. Easy access by bus, bike or car.

We have lots of Toys, including ride-ons, climb-ons,
Music, Books, Jigsaws, play-dough etc

Large indoor hall, and secure outdoor play area.
Chance to meet other parents and caregivers

Friendly relaxed atmosphere
Coffee and nibbles


For regular reminders and updates about things for children go to our new facebook group, St. Hilda's playtime by scanning the QR code attached or going to the website:
www.facebook.com...

580 days ago

ANZAC DAY

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie Red Cross is commemorating ANZAC Day this week

We are closed ANZAC day.

Pick up books and toys with our 2 for 1 deal from the 26th of April this week.

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589 days ago

Bonus Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Okay, it is not Friday but this picture by Rosa Marie is too good not to use.

"Spotted this black backed gull with what looks like some fish (or is it orange peel?) in his mouth on a lamp post. I had seen him dived down in the middle of the main road and grab it and luckily had my camera on… View more
Okay, it is not Friday but this picture by Rosa Marie is too good not to use.

"Spotted this black backed gull with what looks like some fish (or is it orange peel?) in his mouth on a lamp post. I had seen him dived down in the middle of the main road and grab it and luckily had my camera on me to take a shot or two."

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580 days ago

Get cosy with your whānau

EECA

Don't go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold. You deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about power bills.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to… View more
Don't go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold. You deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about power bills.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau, at www.warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz
Find out more

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581 days ago

Rising sea levels getting bigger each year

Bob from Vogeltown

It is time to start planning to counter the sea level rise, which is increasing faster and faster as years go by. If we do nothing, the whole Wellington harbour will overfill, inundating the city and the Hutt valley
I suggest designing a dam across the entrance, with 2 ship locks to allow access … View more
It is time to start planning to counter the sea level rise, which is increasing faster and faster as years go by. If we do nothing, the whole Wellington harbour will overfill, inundating the city and the Hutt valley
I suggest designing a dam across the entrance, with 2 ship locks to allow access and departures. It could go between Breaker Bay and Pencarrow.
There must also be a powered pumped outflow over the dam from the inner harbour into the ocean to keep the inner harbour and its surroundings safe.

And yes, it will "cost a lot of money" but the cost of NOT doing it will be many times worse.

581 days ago

World Book Day

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2023, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration … View more
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2023, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

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582 days ago

Rehome my lovely birds

Daniel from Newtown

Unfortunately I’m having to rehome my lovely pet birds (Milo -cockatiel and Weka-turquisine) Milo is hand reared and loves spending as much time with me as possible , does the dishes with me and sits and watches tv with me I’m having to move home and can’t find a place that is pet friendly … View moreUnfortunately I’m having to rehome my lovely pet birds (Milo -cockatiel and Weka-turquisine) Milo is hand reared and loves spending as much time with me as possible , does the dishes with me and sits and watches tv with me I’m having to move home and can’t find a place that is pet friendly and suits what I’m needing , would love to find them a forever home with someone who can give them all the love and attention they deserve

Negotiable

582 days ago

Berhampore kitties

Kirihika from Island Bay

I’m finally back and getting ready to trap the remaining cats of the berhampore Colony.

We estimate around 40 cats and kittens that still need to be rescued.

What do we do these cats?
- Trap, desex, microchip, vaccinate and rehome the cats and kittens that can be.
- T’N’R, a few … View more
I’m finally back and getting ready to trap the remaining cats of the berhampore Colony.

We estimate around 40 cats and kittens that still need to be rescued.

What do we do these cats?
- Trap, desex, microchip, vaccinate and rehome the cats and kittens that can be.
- T’N’R, a few kittties are released and are cared for financially by us, and fed by one of our feeders.
- The cats who can’t be released or rehomed are put to sleep, as it’s the kindest option for them.

What we need from you?
- Pictures of cats to help us keep track of them
- Trappers (or people to check on traps)
- People who can transport cats
- Properties to trap on
- And of course fosterers

Please let me know if you have any questions,
Tia, Pōneke Ngeru Rescue

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582 days ago

NZ House & Garden Special Mother’s Day Offer

Mags4Gifts

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a subscription to New Zealand’s favourite lifestyle magazine, NZ House & Garden. Either gift or purchase a 1-year subscription to
NZ House & Garden for only $89, save $38!

NZ House & Garden is the authority on interiors, homes and gardens. We cross … View more
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a subscription to New Zealand’s favourite lifestyle magazine, NZ House & Garden. Either gift or purchase a 1-year subscription to
NZ House & Garden for only $89, save $38!

NZ House & Garden is the authority on interiors, homes and gardens. We cross the style boundaries — from the smallest, most beautifully crafted spaces to designer showstoppers. Then there’s the sumptuous food with recipes you’ll really want to try, carefully curated travel and all the latest homeware and shopping trends.

Happy Mother’s Day,
NZ House & Garden
Find out more

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583 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Another wonderful image from Simon Woolf. It was taken on the Kāpiti Coast.

"This bird is believe it, or not, I believe is Black Tern! "The Black Tern is one of four marsh tern species found worldwide and the rarest in New Zealand, with one accepted sighting north of Wellington in … View more
Another wonderful image from Simon Woolf. It was taken on the Kāpiti Coast.

"This bird is believe it, or not, I believe is Black Tern! "The Black Tern is one of four marsh tern species found worldwide and the rarest in New Zealand, with one accepted sighting north of Wellington in 2022. When breeding it is a small black tern with grey wings. It is pale in non-breeding plumage (as was the only local record).
Like the closely related white-winged black tern, the black tern can be found in a range of freshwater and estuarine habitats. The nominate form breeds in Eurasia, migrating to Africa to winter, while the North America subspecies migrates to Central and South America" We now have at least three birds in New Zealand, as I spotted three individual birds with the flock of White Fronted Terns. So rare in NZ. Very rapt, and a great find."

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583 days ago

It's a whitewash!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Refresh an old table with a Resene Colorwood Whitewash finish.

Learn how to make old new again wiith these handy instructions.

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583 days ago

News and More from Age Concern

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Read Age Concern Wellington Region's latest newsletter here (click on the link below). There's plenty of useful information for seniors, news, events and more...
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583 days ago

World Creativity and Innovation Day

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

World Creativity and Innovation Day provides people with a reason to try to solve old problems in new ways, with the potential of finding better and more effective methods to accomplish our goals!

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604 days ago

What are the worst streets in our city for larger vehicles?

Editor Reporter from The Post

A truck stuck got stuck a narrow Wellington road this week - and it is not the first big-wheeled victim of the capital’s tight thoroughfares.

Some Wellington streets are more likely than others to collect wedged buses and trucks, with one resident saying in 2016 that a stuck bus was a … View more
A truck stuck got stuck a narrow Wellington road this week - and it is not the first big-wheeled victim of the capital’s tight thoroughfares.

Some Wellington streets are more likely than others to collect wedged buses and trucks, with one resident saying in 2016 that a stuck bus was a six-monthly affair on one bend.

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587 days ago

What's top of mind for this year's election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The 2023 General Election is to be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 - that's less than 6 months until you make your vote!
In the lead up to the election, what issues are you most wanting to hear from parties and their candidates about?

Type NFP if you want your comments excluded from … View more
The 2023 General Election is to be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 - that's less than 6 months until you make your vote!
In the lead up to the election, what issues are you most wanting to hear from parties and their candidates about?

Type NFP if you want your comments excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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