Karori, Wellington

Neighbours' Day Photo Competition

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

Welcome to March! This month we are celebrating Neighbours' Day Aotearoa, right here in Karori.

During the last week of March (22-31st March) we will be running a facebook Photo Competition.

Send us a photo of you and your neighbour/s (please remember to ask their permission). Post, tag and … View moreWelcome to March! This month we are celebrating Neighbours' Day Aotearoa, right here in Karori.

During the last week of March (22-31st March) we will be running a facebook Photo Competition.

Send us a photo of you and your neighbour/s (please remember to ask their permission). Post, tag and share it to our facebook page and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 New World voucher. The winner will be announced on Wed 3 April. Entrants must be 16 years +

Disability Rights: Historic and contemporary views

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

As part of the Children’s Holocaust Memorial, we will hold a series of presentations and panel discussions on broader social and human rights issues.
Understanding and respecting the needs, and rights of people living with disability is critical for a modern society.

Our expert panel address … View moreAs part of the Children’s Holocaust Memorial, we will hold a series of presentations and panel discussions on broader social and human rights issues.
Understanding and respecting the needs, and rights of people living with disability is critical for a modern society.

Our expert panel address historic and contemporary points of view.

This forum will be live signed.

All forums will be live-streamed on the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand’s Facebook page.

Panel members
Dr Hilary Stace from the Health Services Research Centre, Victoria University Wellington will moderate this forum.

Paula Tesoriero Disability Commissioner, Human Rights Commission

Grace Stratton Disability Youth Advocate

Chris Harris National Director of Education, Holocaust Centre of New Zealand

Community Emergency Hubs

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

During and after a disaster like a big earthquake, everyone in the community can play a role through their community Emergency Hub. We've all got something to offer, from using our party organising skills to ensure everyone on our street has a place to sleep, to offering up some of those tools… View moreDuring and after a disaster like a big earthquake, everyone in the community can play a role through their community Emergency Hub. We've all got something to offer, from using our party organising skills to ensure everyone on our street has a place to sleep, to offering up some of those tools in the shed to help some neighbours make temporary repairs.

Find out more about the plan for your local Hub and how you can get involved.

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Movin' March

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

With a whopping 121 schools registered, we've got over half of Wellington's primary and intermediate schools registered! This is going to be our biggest Movin' March yet 🙌🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Stay tuned for all of the events you can join in on, and cool prizes you can win!

Capital E’s National Arts Festival

Capital E

The biennial Capital E National Arts Festival is back with even more incredible performances from around the world, made especially for children and young people!

With dance, comedy, puppetry and acrobatics, tamariki will be transported to wonderful new worlds in this city-wide celebration of … View moreThe biennial Capital E National Arts Festival is back with even more incredible performances from around the world, made especially for children and young people!

With dance, comedy, puppetry and acrobatics, tamariki will be transported to wonderful new worlds in this city-wide celebration of the performing arts.

Experience the magic of theatre with shows from Japan, Australia, Denmark and our very own Aotearoa. Book now!

Thank you for our five star review on Trip Advisor!

Izabella Venter from Escape Mate

We pride ourselves at Escape Mate on excellent customer service and value the feedback of 5 star reviews through Trip Advisor, Google and Facebook.

We can't wait to see what you have to say after experiencing our escape rooms!

Food product recall: Loukoumi brand dark chocolate products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Loukoumi is recalling all batches and all dates purchased before 27 February 2019 of its own brand dark chocolate products due to incorrect labelling about the presence of an allergen (milk).

People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume these products. If you have consumed these … View moreLoukoumi is recalling all batches and all dates purchased before 27 February 2019 of its own brand dark chocolate products due to incorrect labelling about the presence of an allergen (milk).

People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume these products. If you have consumed these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Affected customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund. Read more

Plastic sacks/bags wanted...

Jacqui from Owhiro Bay

WANTED
By Wellington City Light Horse Club

Plastic bags and sacks suitable to contain manure....

We will gratefully accept any of these at our shed on Murchison Street. You can also return any for refilling.

Chook feed, dog feed, compost, topsoil... we don't mind what was in it before.

… View moreWANTED
By Wellington City Light Horse Club

Plastic bags and sacks suitable to contain manure....

We will gratefully accept any of these at our shed on Murchison Street. You can also return any for refilling.

Chook feed, dog feed, compost, topsoil... we don't mind what was in it before.

There is plenty of manure available at the shed for your compost too.

As always, all donations gratefully received by our gorgeous old Strawberry.

THANK YOU.
😍🐴🐎💩💕

Babysitter

Alexander from Brooklyn

Any college-aged girls after a part-time job for 2019? My ten-year-old son needs a friendly afternoon babysitter to collect him four days a week at 4.30; to walk him home and supervise for a couple hours. Would likely suit someone who lives in or around central Brooklyn and has previous experience … View moreAny college-aged girls after a part-time job for 2019? My ten-year-old son needs a friendly afternoon babysitter to collect him four days a week at 4.30; to walk him home and supervise for a couple hours. Would likely suit someone who lives in or around central Brooklyn and has previous experience or references. Please PM.

Do you have skills in Governance/finance/HR/Constitution Review? Karori Community Centre needs you now!!

Heather Baldwin from Karori Community Centre

Do you have skills in …
Governance/Finance/HR/Constitution Review?

Karori Community Centre needs your help.



We need great volunteers to join our management committee (Board) and/or to help out with events, administration and one-off activities. If you have some spare time to put into … View moreDo you have skills in …
Governance/Finance/HR/Constitution Review?

Karori Community Centre needs your help.



We need great volunteers to join our management committee (Board) and/or to help out with events, administration and one-off activities. If you have some spare time to put into supporting our community – we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for people with:
• Finance or accounting skills, who can oversee the Centre’s finances, assist with end of year financial reports and provide monthly advice to the Management Committee. We have a great team of staff and volunteers who manage the day to day financial processes
• HR or organisation development skills, who can review our staff contracts and develop our performance appraisal system
• Constitution reviewing and updating documentation skills
• Enthusiasm and who wants to contribute to their community
Your commitment would be for a few hours a month, a burst of help every now and again or for one-off projects.
With the new Karori Event Centre almost complete – we need even more volunteers to help. Be a part of this exciting journey!
Please contact chair@karoricommunitycentre.org.nz (Heather) with a few sentences introducing yourself, your skills or tasks you could help us with.

Hello Kitty and Boots the Monkey

Chelsea from Brooklyn

$18 for both OR BEST OFFER. Boots is a Ty beanie baby.

Price: $18