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2770 days ago

Queen Elizabeth Planting Days! #LeafYourLegacy

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.

We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 … View more
We are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.

We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance
- 22 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance

Spades and gloves will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to check the weather and dress appropriately so you don't freeze out there, to help you warm up afterwards enjoy a hot drink and biscuits on us.

For wet weather cancellations, please call 0800 496 734

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2773 days ago

Nga taputapu tuturu a te maori me nga taonga puoro: Traditional Māori tools and musical instruments.

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

A free all-ages interactive demonstration and talk about making and using traditional Māori tools and instruments by Matiu Bartlett.
Join us for a demonstration of both māori tools and taonga puoro making. Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets

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A free all-ages interactive demonstration and talk about making and using traditional Māori tools and instruments by Matiu Bartlett.
Join us for a demonstration of both māori tools and taonga puoro making. Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets

Matiu uses traditional stone tools which he makes from stone adzes, files, rasps, sandstone, stone as well as steel. Natural materials such as wood, stone, bindings, earth pigments and flax fibres and are sourced from his local environment, the Wairoa district, to make both his tools and taonga puoro.

From 11.00am to 2.00pm there will be sustainable Matariki crafts for children and a free tour of He Tohu at 12 – 1.00pm.

About the speaker:
Ko te wai o Ruakituri te awa
Ko Matakuhia te maunga
Ko Ruakituri te wharua
Ko Ngati Hinganga te hapu
Ko Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairoa te iwi
ko Matiu Bartlett ahau

Matiu Bartlett was born and raised in Wairoa and has been involved in making and playing taonga puoro since 2012.

Matiu has played taonga puoro and facilitated workshops at various national and international festivals and facilitated workshops and has had three solo exhibitions.

2770 days ago

Looking for casual babysitting job

Frankie from Crofton Downs

Kia ora neighbors!

I'm a 19 year old 2nd year uni student studying languages searching for some casual babysitting. I'm great with kids and have lots of experience in looking after children.


I live locally in Crofton Downs and I'm available most weekends and week days during the… View more
Kia ora neighbors!

I'm a 19 year old 2nd year uni student studying languages searching for some casual babysitting. I'm great with kids and have lots of experience in looking after children.


I live locally in Crofton Downs and I'm available most weekends and week days during the evening.
I'd be happy to give a reference if needed.
I am affordable at $16.50p/h (might be a tad extra if you have more children and if staying out past one o'clock).

Contact me at;
frankienancymusic@gmail.com
And flick me a text at 0274 375 638.

Looking forward to hearing from you!
Frankie 😁

2770 days ago

Wellington Citizens Advice Bureau under threat.

The Team from

We normally help you. Today we need your help.

Our Council funding is at risk. Council staff have rejected our application for continued 3-year funding and have recommended a one-off grant for 6 months during which time they want us to completely redefine our services. This combined with the … View more
We normally help you. Today we need your help.

Our Council funding is at risk. Council staff have rejected our application for continued 3-year funding and have recommended a one-off grant for 6 months during which time they want us to completely redefine our services. This combined with the Council signalling the loss of our CAB premises means our very existence in Wellington is threatened.
There is still time to change Wellington councils mind. Lobby the council by signing our petition.

If you are willing to share your story of how we helped you, make contact your local bureau so we can arrange to have you interviewed.

If we are not there, where will the 31,000 people we helped last year go?

2773 days ago

Will you be striking for better pay in Wellington?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Wellington,

Are you a nurse striking for better pay? Thousands of nurses fed up with low pay and long hours have voted to strike on July 5 and 12. What do you think of the strike? Will it impact you or your family? Do you think nurses be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, … View more
Hi Wellington,

Are you a nurse striking for better pay? Thousands of nurses fed up with low pay and long hours have voted to strike on July 5 and 12. What do you think of the strike? Will it impact you or your family? Do you think nurses be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)

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2770 days ago

Churton Park Community Walkers

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Churton Park Community Walkers Schedule for June.

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2770 days ago

FREE Craft Workshops @ the Central Library for the Lōemis Winter Solstice Festival!

Jess Payne from Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces

This winter, reach way back to your neolithic roots with the Lōemis Winter Solstice Festival. Come and get crafty at the Central Library with two evenings of papier-mâché fun with FREE workshops run by local artists Zoe Higgins and Leda Farrow.

From 6-8pm on Wednesday June 6th, celebrate the … View more
This winter, reach way back to your neolithic roots with the Lōemis Winter Solstice Festival. Come and get crafty at the Central Library with two evenings of papier-mâché fun with FREE workshops run by local artists Zoe Higgins and Leda Farrow.

From 6-8pm on Wednesday June 6th, celebrate the installation of Seraphina and come along to Central for a FREE Mask Making Workshop lead by artist Zoe Higgins. On the ground floor in the YA area, enjoy an evening getting crafty and making your own papier-mâché mask that you can then wear to the winter solstice parade on June 21.

The following Wednesday (June 13th) at 6-8pm, try your hand at something different with a Silhouette Egg Lantern Workshop lead by artist Leda Farrow. The egg, a universal symbol of life will be an ancient and symbolic inspiration for your lantern which can then be used to light the way for Seraphina during the winter solstice parade.

All materials and paints will be included and provided. Registration is required, as there are a limited number of spaces available.

To register, please contact either the Library or Lōemis via email to enquiries@wcl.govt.nz or info@loemis.nz, via phone at 04 801 4040 or come and speak to a Librarian to reserve your place.

These events are suitable for people of all ages however children must be supervised by an adult.

For more information about what's happening in Wellington for the Lōemis Winter Solstice Festival, visit loemis.nz...

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2771 days ago

Learn more about becoming a Victim Support volunteer!

Victim Support

Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?

Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who make themselves available to support others after a crime, trauma, or loss.

Last year, our … View more
Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?

Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who make themselves available to support others after a crime, trauma, or loss.

Last year, our volunteers were there for more than 2600 people right across the Wellington region in their times of greatest need.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, we’d love to hear from you! To find out more about becoming a Victim Support volunteer, call us on 0800 865 868, email us at wellington@victimsupport.org.nz, or visit www.victimsupport.org.nz/volunteer.

No prior experience or qualifications are required and comprehensive training and supervision is provided.

Thanks!

Paula and the Victim Support team
Find out more!

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2771 days ago

Why did the chicken cross the road? *WIN*

Hell Pizza

There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View more
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.

To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly member​s​ the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.

Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. ​Five Death by Chicken pizzas.

​Winners announced, Friday 08 June
​Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Order your pizza now!

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2771 days ago

Seniors Get Together

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Tomorrow we have Seniors Get Together time at the centre, a great way to meet new friends.
Come along and join other seniors for a cup of tea or coffee and some cake!
Please feel free to bring some cake or biscuits along.
Friday 1 June, from 12 noon - 1 pm
If you need a free left, please … View more
Tomorrow we have Seniors Get Together time at the centre, a great way to meet new friends.
Come along and join other seniors for a cup of tea or coffee and some cake!
Please feel free to bring some cake or biscuits along.
Friday 1 June, from 12 noon - 1 pm
If you need a free left, please contact Helen on 027 223 2309
for more information, please contact Mai on 830 4802 or email: cpcc@wcc.govt.nz

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2771 days ago

Looking for Volunteers

Sophie de Jong from Wellington North Parents Centre

Hi there

We are looking for some volunteers to help us continue to run our awesome Parents Centre.

Our immediate positions to fill include

President,
Khandallah Antenatal class Coordinator
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Hi there

We are looking for some volunteers to help us continue to run our awesome Parents Centre.

Our immediate positions to fill include

President,
Khandallah Antenatal class Coordinator
Karori Antenatal class coordinator,
Webmaster.

If you are excited about early parenting, and are keen to give back to yoru community then please email us at president@wnpc.org.nz for more information!

2771 days ago

Got an opinion on how Council represents you?

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Here at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.

Take … View more
Here at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.

Take a few minutes and complete the survey, have your say by end of Tuesday 5 June.

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2771 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2771 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
2771 days ago

Volunteer for Samaritans

Jo Leahy from Samaritans of Wellington Incorporated

You can make an amazing difference by volunteering for Samaritans and providing support and encouragement for people when they are going through a difficult time in their life. Apply now to reserve your place on our next volunteer training course starting in July. Contact 04 472 3676 or … View moreYou can make an amazing difference by volunteering for Samaritans and providing support and encouragement for people when they are going through a difficult time in their life. Apply now to reserve your place on our next volunteer training course starting in July. Contact 04 472 3676 or wellington@samaritans.org.nz

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