Karori, Wellington

Colour my day - wardrobe makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Splashes of Resene colour and pattern in unexpected places add personality and a little whimsy to our homes.

Start with this super easy wardrobe door project.

Front entrance quick fix

Resene National Head Office

With a clever bit of colour matching and spot patching you can have your front door tidied up quickly.

Check out our handy advice to get the job done. Find out more

Property Maintence Business

Elardus from Aro Valley

Hey! We’re Exterior Cleaning Solitions, a young and eager property maintence business. Are you in the need of landscaping and/or exterior cleaning to your homes? If so, give us a text or ring for a quality job, with excellent service today!

Property Maintence Business

Elardus from Aro Valley

Hey! We’re Exterior Cleaning Solitions, a young and eager property maintence business. Are you in the need of landscaping and/or exterior cleaning to your homes? If so, give us a text or ring for a quality job, with excellent service today!

Free

Volunteer Wellington Training

Volunteer Wellington

Volunteer Wellington’s Upcoming Training Sessions:

1) How to Attract, Engage and Empower Youth Volunteers

This half day workshop will help you understand youth motivations, create youth-friendly roles and attract and engage with them.

Where: The Garden Room, 170 Victoria Street, … View moreVolunteer Wellington’s Upcoming Training Sessions:

1) How to Attract, Engage and Empower Youth Volunteers

This half day workshop will help you understand youth motivations, create youth-friendly roles and attract and engage with them.

Where: The Garden Room, 170 Victoria Street, Wellington
When: Wednesday11th September
Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm
Fees: $30 for Members. $60 for Non-Members

2) Cybersecurity Made Simple

Cybercrime has affected New Zealand organisations from government agencies like the Reserve Bank, to big corporations like NZX, to small businesses and individuals. And charities and not-for-profits aren't immune.

Where: Zoom
When: Wednesday 25th of September
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Fees: FREE

3) Having Difficult Conversations

Not sure how to start or conduct a difficult conversation? In this workshop you will learn practical skills, enhance your communication, and improve your relationships.

Where: The Garden Room, 170 Victoria Street, Wellington
When: 14th of October
Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm
Fees: $65 Members, $85 Non-Members

For more information, please visit our website at:
volunteerwellington.nz...

Redefining retirement

Rita Angus Retirement Village

The meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, … View moreThe meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, volunteering, or even launching new careers.

Living in a retirement village doesn’t necessarily mean you’re done with work either; rather, it offers the opportunity to explore different activities, pursue long-held passions, and discover new interests. In fact, many people find the lifestyle gives them more freedom to stay engaged and active through work they enjoy.

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Are you looking for a fun night out - come along to CDPS QUIZ Fundraiser

Steph from Crofton Downs

Crofton Downs Primary School PTA are holding our bi-annual Quiz Fundraiser at the Wilton Bowls Club on Saturday 14th September.

Come along and join in a really fun, community night. The bowls club are great hosts and we have a fantastic raffle, spot prizes and nibbles throughout the evening.
… View moreCrofton Downs Primary School PTA are holding our bi-annual Quiz Fundraiser at the Wilton Bowls Club on Saturday 14th September.

Come along and join in a really fun, community night. The bowls club are great hosts and we have a fantastic raffle, spot prizes and nibbles throughout the evening.
email: croftondownspta@gmail.com or scan the QR code on the attached poster.

Jazz In Martinborough this weekend!

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

Jazz in Martinborough is back for 2024 with a couple of superb performances from Ben Wilcock and the Jelly Rolls on Friday and the TraskForce on Saturday. Friday afternoon at the Runholder has jazz, gin and grazing from 4pm - 6pm.

There are multiple free gigs at various venues around … View moreJazz in Martinborough is back for 2024 with a couple of superb performances from Ben Wilcock and the Jelly Rolls on Friday and the TraskForce on Saturday. Friday afternoon at the Runholder has jazz, gin and grazing from 4pm - 6pm.

There are multiple free gigs at various venues around Martinborough across the weekend, so you can get out and about and listen to some great jazz.

Query- is this legal?

Susan from Karori

Observed this afternoon that the recently closed dairy in the block of shops in Karori Road just around from Tringham Street is being reincarnated as a vape store- right on a school bus stop and in the midst of three takeaway stores.

Poll: Do you believe in ghosts?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!

Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences … View moreJust for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!

Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences in the comments below.

Do you believe in ghosts?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 55% Yes
  55% Complete
• 43% No
  43% Complete
• 2% Other - I'll share below
  2% Complete

2452 votes

Light the way

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Give your decor a twist with some two-toned clay candleholders in an array of Resene testpot paint colours.

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

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lottery

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ZUMBA GOLD dance fitness class for older adults in Northland

Yuri from Wadestown

ZUMBA GOLD is a low-impact dance fitness class for older adults (and anyone who loves to dance). Grooving to world rhythms, keeping warm and having a laugh while getting fit. What's not to love? 11-11:45 on Wednesdays at the Lower Hall of Northland Memorial Community Centre, 5 Woburn Road, … View moreZUMBA GOLD is a low-impact dance fitness class for older adults (and anyone who loves to dance). Grooving to world rhythms, keeping warm and having a laugh while getting fit. What's not to love? 11-11:45 on Wednesdays at the Lower Hall of Northland Memorial Community Centre, 5 Woburn Road, Northland. $3 per class ($20 for 7 classes). Enquiries to Yuri 021-205-1035

Road slips, road closures and heavy rainfall

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The lower North Island is being battered by heavy rain, with authorities telling people in Wellington to limit travel.

What you need to know:
- Some roads have flooded around the region, with NZTA Waka Kotahi saying SH2 near Petone had one northbound lane closed.
- Police said on social media … View moreThe lower North Island is being battered by heavy rain, with authorities telling people in Wellington to limit travel.

What you need to know:
- Some roads have flooded around the region, with NZTA Waka Kotahi saying SH2 near Petone had one northbound lane closed.
- Police said on social media flooding and slips had been reported on SH2, particularly between Petone and Silverstream. They are warning people to take care driving
- A train was hit by rockfall on the Kāpiti line and reversed away from it so commuters could get off at the Paekākāriki station.
- Hutt Valley High School closed due to burst water main
- Wellington Region Emergency Management Office is urging residents in the Greater Wellington region to work from home today if they can, due to heavy rain in the region.
Chair Anita Baker told RNZ she was expecting heavy rain in another hour. She said teams were meeting about whether to kick in emergency responses.
- Flooding and slips have been reported on a number of roads, including parts of State Highway 2, particularly between Petone and Silverstream. Police ask motorists to take care by reducing speed, using headlights and watching your visibility.
- Lower Hutt battered by heaviest rainfall in the region overnight
- Cars being removed from Hutt City carpark due to flooding.
- The Riverbank carpark in Lower Hutt is closed due to flooding, with contractors removing the cars currently parked there.
- At 7.48am SH2 is wet at Melling in Lower Hutt and traffic is backed up

Weather warnings:
- An orange heavy rain warning is in place for Tararua Range, Kāpiti Coast and north Wellington.
- heavy rain watch was also in place from 8am to 6pm for Horowhenua.
- Some roads have flooded around the region, with NZTA Waka Kotahi saying SH2 near Petone had one northbound lane closed.
- An orange heavy rain warning is in place for Tararua Range, Kāpiti Coast and north Wellington.
- A heavy rain watch was also in place from 8am to 6pm for Horowhenua.

Keep up to date with latest updates on the Stuff website.

Celebrate Father’s Day with the Gift that Keeps on Giving

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