Karori, Wellington

Watch out for this pretty flower

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Green thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.

What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy … View moreGreen thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.

What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy and normal pest control efforts are often not enough to eradicate.
- The cape tulip, growing up to 90cm high with one strap-like leaf, was introduced to Aotearoa in the 1940s, the Ministry for Primary Industries’ manager for pest management John Sanson said. “Cape tulips, like many of these invasive weeds, are really attractive ornamental species ...but they escape over people’s backyard fences and into pasture, as these things often do,”
- It was classified as a noxious plant in the late 1970s after they were discovered to cause harm to livestock and humans, even killing animals when too much as ingested.
- The salmon-pink flowers bloom for about two days a year between June and December, and have previously been an ornamental species for keen gardeners.

Sanson urged people who believed they had the weed growing on their property to leave it untouched and contact Biosecurity New New Zealand’s Exotic Pest and Disease on 0800 80 99 66.

Once a site was confirmed, manual removal or chemical treatment would start.

Seed storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Build a sturdy little box to keep your seed packets organised and easily accessible. Finish it in Resene Seaweed and Resene Aquaclear. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

Spoil someone special this Mother’s Day

mags4gifts.co.nz

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make … View moreWith Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make your gift even more special, make sure to click the “This order is a gift” box to add a free personalised e-card to your order. Mother’s Day offers end at midnight on 11 May, so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply. Find out more

Why Leonie loves lawn bowls

Rita Angus Retirement Village

For the uninitiated, lawn bowls may just look like a bunch of people throwing balls up and down a flat piece of grass.

But for Evelyn Page Retirement Village resident Leonie, it is a game of skill that has brought her 40 years of friendship, camaraderie and many fun-filled experiences and … View moreFor the uninitiated, lawn bowls may just look like a bunch of people throwing balls up and down a flat piece of grass.

But for Evelyn Page Retirement Village resident Leonie, it is a game of skill that has brought her 40 years of friendship, camaraderie and many fun-filled experiences and memories.

So much so, that she has dedicated most of the last 20-plus years to umpiring the game. It is her way of giving back, she says, and now she is lending those skills to the upcoming trans-Tasman inter-village Ryman Roll Up.

Click read more for the full story.

Street Appeal: Support Mary Potter Hospice!

Mary Potter Hospice

Help us be there for patients and their whānau when and where they need hospice care.

Please support Mary Potter Hospice's Appeal this May. On Thursday 16 and Saturday 18 May there'll be close to a thousand volunteers wearing Mary Potter Hospice bibs and holding collection buckets … View moreHelp us be there for patients and their whānau when and where they need hospice care.

Please support Mary Potter Hospice's Appeal this May. On Thursday 16 and Saturday 18 May there'll be close to a thousand volunteers wearing Mary Potter Hospice bibs and holding collection buckets across the streets of Wellington, Porirua, and Kāpiti.

Please donate and help keep palliative care free for our local communities. Thank you! Find out more

Mother's Day Market - Sunday, 12 May 2024 - The Pines, Houghton Bay

Sharon from Karori

Don't forget our Mother's Day Market at The Pines is on this weekend!

Bring Mum for a fun day out on the stunning South Coast and peruse all the gorgeous gifts on offer at this market.

Make every Mum feel special this Mother's Day!

❀ WHEN? ❀ Sunday, 12 May, 2024
❀ … View moreDon't forget our Mother's Day Market at The Pines is on this weekend!

Bring Mum for a fun day out on the stunning South Coast and peruse all the gorgeous gifts on offer at this market.

Make every Mum feel special this Mother's Day!

❀ WHEN? ❀ Sunday, 12 May, 2024
❀ WHAT TIME? ❀ 10AM - 3PM
❀ WHERE? ❀ 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay

We can't wait to see all your smiling faces there!

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Watch out for SCAMS

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is aware that online safety is front of mind for members, and scams are getting more tricky to spot. So we thought we'd share some tips from Netsafe to keep you informed about what to avoid and where to get help.

Where do scams take place?
Over the phone, via text message, via… View moreNeighbourly is aware that online safety is front of mind for members, and scams are getting more tricky to spot. So we thought we'd share some tips from Netsafe to keep you informed about what to avoid and where to get help.

Where do scams take place?
Over the phone, via text message, via email, online or even in person.

What red flags should you be looking out for? Ask yourself these questions...
- Were you expecting this message? or was it out of the blue?
- Are they saying there's a problem which you didn't anticipate?
- Are you having to give money over?
- Are you being rushed?
- Are you being told to click on a link or go to an unfamiliar website?
- Are you being asked to share personal info or passwords?
- Are you being asked to pay in a strange way like wire transfer, gift cards, etc
- Does something not feel right? Do you feel confused?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, it's best to stop communicating and seek support. But if you've already given over money, contact your bank immediately.

You can check if it's a scam by contacting |Netsafe|:
- Toll-free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723) or +6496660840 if calling from outside New Zealand
- Emailing help@netsafe.org.nz

If you're pretty sure it's a scam, make a report at netsafe.org.nz

Remember Neighbourly is a free service for neighbours so we won't ask you for money or for your password. All emails will come from noreply@neighbourly.co.nz - so feel free to get in touch if you're unsure of something!

Hope this helps you, neighbours!

Mahi Aroha Awards

Volunteer Wellington

Nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards close on Friday 10th May at midnight. If you have any questions about nominating, please call 04 499 4570 and we will be able to help!

There are three categories for the awards this year:

⭐Mitre 10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Award – celebrate a … View moreNominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards close on Friday 10th May at midnight. If you have any questions about nominating, please call 04 499 4570 and we will be able to help!

There are three categories for the awards this year:

⭐Mitre 10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Award – celebrate a superstar volunteer.

⭐ LEAD Team Governance Award – recognise the effort and contribution of your board volunteers.

⭐Employee Volunteering Team Award – thank a business team making a difference in the community.

Get nominating now so you too can be a part of celebrating and acknowledging volunteering in Wellington:

volunteerwellington.nz...

Snap up a special NZ House & Garden deal this Mother’s Day

NZ House & Garden

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Gift a subscription today at mags4gifts.co.nz and add a personalised e-card to your order to make your gift even more special. Offer ends at midnight on 19 May, so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply. Find out more

The perfect treat this Mother's Day

Sunday Star Times

This Mother's Day treat yourself or a loved one with the ultimate Sunday self-care gift.

Purchase a discounted subscription to Sunday Star-Times before 12 May, and receive a FREE Antipodes Maya Hyaluronic 72-Hour Hydration Serum worth $56*. Find out more below.

Gifting a subscription? … View moreThis Mother's Day treat yourself or a loved one with the ultimate Sunday self-care gift.

Purchase a discounted subscription to Sunday Star-Times before 12 May, and receive a FREE Antipodes Maya Hyaluronic 72-Hour Hydration Serum worth $56*. Find out more below.

Gifting a subscription? Add a personalised e-card to your order to make your gift even more special. Offer ends next week so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply, promo code must be applied. Find out more

Free stuff

Yuki from Crofton Downs

Spare tire,training wheels
Pick up from Crofton Downs please

Free

Awareness through Movement Classes

Sue from Brooklyn

Kia Ora Wellingtonians
I'm starting group classes again this week.
They're for anyone who wants to improve posture, breathing, flexibility, and reduce pain and tension.
Relaxed, guided lessons (not a work-out or stretching). Time-out for you to just pay attention to your body and … View moreKia Ora Wellingtonians
I'm starting group classes again this week.
They're for anyone who wants to improve posture, breathing, flexibility, and reduce pain and tension.
Relaxed, guided lessons (not a work-out or stretching). Time-out for you to just pay attention to your body and forget everyday concerns.
More on www.massagewellington.nz...
Enquiries welcome
Sue Field
0274667123

Age Concern Upcoming Staying Safe Driver Refresher Courses

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior … View moreStaying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior road users remain safely mobile.

The free interactive workshop runs for around 4 hours, with morning tea and a light lunch provided. Spaces at each workshop are limited so please register using the form on our website.

15th May – Seatoun Village Hall, 22 Forres St, Seatoun
22nd May – Fergusson Retirement Village, 8 Ward Street, Trentham
23rd May – Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St, Karori
30th May – Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge St, Tawa
12th June – Khandallah Community Centre, 11 Ganges Road, Khandallah

Mahi Aroha Awards

Volunteer Wellington

Get working on those nominations - nominations close this Friday 10th May (at midnight!). All of the info is on our website at:

www.volunteerwellington.nz...

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors Mitre 10 MEGA Wellington (Petone, Porirua & Upper Hutt) and LEAD - Centre for Not For Profit … View moreGet working on those nominations - nominations close this Friday 10th May (at midnight!). All of the info is on our website at:

www.volunteerwellington.nz...

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors Mitre 10 MEGA Wellington (Petone, Porirua & Upper Hutt) and LEAD - Centre for Not For Profit Governance & Leadership.

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience … View more91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community. Find out more