Kaiwharawhara, Wellington

2240 days ago

Have you won in the final giveaway?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Our SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if … View moreOur SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if you’ve been drawn as a winner.

Thank you to all of the entrants so far for being more neighbourly! It’s been great to see communities thriving. To be eligible for the private convert, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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2241 days ago

Outdoor Thyme Herb Plant for Sale

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so can’t take my established Thyme plant with us. Very hardy plant that withstands good old Wellington wind. Has lovely pink/purple flowers. Ideal to brighten up any patio area. (Doesn’t include pot).

Price: $5

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2241 days ago

Outdoor Margarita Plant for Sale

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so can’t take my Margarita plant with us. Very hardy plant that withstands good old Wellington wind. Ideal to brighten up any patio area. (Doesn’t include pot).

Price: $5

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2241 days ago

Outdoor Corokia Plant for Sale

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so can’t take my established Corokia plant with us. Very hardy plant that withstands good old Wellington wind. Ideal to brighten up any patio area. (Doesn’t include pot).

Price: $5

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2241 days ago

Outdoor Coleonema Plant for Sale

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so can’t take my established Coleonema plant with us. It's a beautiful vibrant green. Very hardy plant that withstands good old Wellington wind. Ideal to brighten up any patio area. (Doesn’t include pot).

Price: $5

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2241 days ago

Outdoor Verburnum Plant for Sale

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so can’t take my established Verburnum plant with us. Very hardy plant that withstands good old Wellington wind. Ideal to brighten up any patio area. (Doesn’t include pot).

Price: $5

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2241 days ago

Outdoor Hebe Plant for Sale

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so can’t take my established Hebe plant with us. Very hardy plant that withstands good old Wellington wind. Ideal to brighten up any patio area. (Doesn’t include pot).

Price: $5

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2241 days ago

Outdoor Succulent Plants for Sale

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so can’t take my established plants with us. All hardy plants that withstand good old Wellington wind. Ideal to brighten up any patio area. Have 3 Succulent Plants to choose from. $5 each. (Doesn’t include pots or ornaments).

Price: $5

2241 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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2241 days ago

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

2241 days ago

Taonga pūoro workshop — Make your own Māori wind instrument

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Friday, 24 January, 2020
Time:
10.00 – 10.20 Pūkana whanau tour; 10.30 – 12.00 Taonga Pūoro workshop

Cost:
Free event. Booking required

Location: … View more
Date: Friday, 24 January, 2020
Time:
10.00 – 10.20 Pūkana whanau tour; 10.30 – 12.00 Taonga Pūoro workshop

Cost:
Free event. Booking required

Location:
Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

Contact Details:
bookings@hetohu.nz

Book the tamariki in for a family-friendly workshop celebrating and embracing moments in Māori performance.

The day will start with a tour of the exhibition ‘Pūkana: moments in Maori performance’ at 10am. An incredible opportunity to see an exhibition celebrating Māori performance and performers across time and genres.

Performer, composer and curator Ariana Tikao will then demonstrate Māori wind instruments and make them sing, while Sam Palmer teaches you how to create your own Māori wind instrument for you to decorate, play with and take home.

The duration of the tour is 20 minutes and all ages are welcome with a supervising adult.
Spaces are limited is so email your details to bookings@hetohu.nz.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Image: Ariana performing taonga pūoro

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2241 days ago

Help Needed With Stocktake- Wadestown Toy Library

The Team from Wadestown Toy Library

Happy New Year everyone! Wadestown Toy Library will open for the year on 8 February.

We have a job that might suit some high school students if they need volunteer hours on their resume for Duke of Edinborough or similar activities? Or any help welcome!

We will be stocktaking on Saturdays 18… View more
Happy New Year everyone! Wadestown Toy Library will open for the year on 8 February.

We have a job that might suit some high school students if they need volunteer hours on their resume for Duke of Edinborough or similar activities? Or any help welcome!

We will be stocktaking on Saturdays 18 and 25 January, and need three volunteers for two sessions each day; 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. Two people to check toys, one to photograph, and our librarian will be updating the database. We would love your help to keep our toys organised. We are doing this in preparation for upgrading our library management software.

If you're able to help please email us at wadestowntoylibrary@gmail.com

2241 days ago

Moving boxes needed

Michael from Broadmeadows

Hi,


we are looking for moving boxes. Does anyone have some to depart with? Moving in 2 weeks. Thank you in addvance

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2241 days ago

Gasmate 4kg Gas BBQ Bottle

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so can’t take with us. Empty. Perfect working order. Always kept in garage, so has no rust and is clean.

Price: $15

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2241 days ago

Earthquake Pack

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so no longer needed. Pack includes:
x 2 Wind-up Flashlight/Radio/Alarm/Phone Charger (no batteries needed)
x 2 Drinking bottles
x 2 Hard Hats
x 1 Fire Extinguisher
x 1 Ruck Sack

Excellent condition (thankfully never had to use). From a pet & smoke free home.

Price: $15

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