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Karori Rotary is celebrating 40 years of service
The Rotary Club of Karori is one of 36,754 clubs with 1.2 million members in 220 countries and territories around the world.
Like all Rotarians, we share the ideal epitomised in the Rotary motto, “Service above Self”, and, like Rotarians … View moreKarori Rotary is celebrating 40 years of service
The Rotary Club of Karori is one of 36,754 clubs with 1.2 million members in 220 countries and territories around the world.
Like all Rotarians, we share the ideal epitomised in the Rotary motto, “Service above Self”, and, like Rotarians everywhere, we translate our passions into relevant social causes to change lives and make lasting improvements locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
Our club was chartered in May 1982. This, our 40th anniversary year, is an opportunity to reflect on, and celebrate, the Club’s many activities and achievements over the years. Here is one such achievement.
1986: The Marsden Club
The Rotary Club of Karori has supported the Marsden Club in Newcombe Crescent, Karori since its inception 1984. The latter provides quality day programmes for people with dementia and related disorders, and guidance and support to their caregivers.
In 1986, we established the Rotary Karori Marsden Community Trust and, over the next 10 years, raised $186,000 to purchase the Newcombe Crescent property from the Nursing Sisters of the Little Company of Mary.
In 1993, then Trust Chairman and Past President of Karori Rotary, Eric Aston, on behalf of Karori Rotary, arranged for British actress, Stephanie Cole (Aunty Joan in Doc Martin) to tour New Zealand with her one woman performances of plays by Alan Bennett (famed English actor, author, playwright and screenwriter). This tour alone raised $40,000 and helped us complete the purchase of the Newcombe Crescent property in 1996.
Applications for membership are always welcome
If you’d like to learn more about Rotary and the personal satisfaction and growth that comes from serving others, please contact Andrea Skews, E andrea.skews@gmail.com, M 022 073 5548 or Phil Oliver, E phil@praxissoftware.co.nz, M021 292 7001.
Interior season is on! 🌟 Here is a bit of the behind-the-scenes of our amazing team working on our latest project!
If you are planning on getting your house looking great for this year give us a call for a free quote! 0211004950 or email us at altapaintersnz@gmail.com
Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.
Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian … View moreDo you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.
Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is essentially your master ‘body clock’ that takes its cues from your general sleeping patterns, light exposure and temperature. This body clock starts facilitating the release of the sleep hormone melatonin about 2 hours before ‘bedtime’.
So, reducing your exposure to light at night time may help signal to your body that it’s time for bed and help you achieve a deeper sleep. This means you should be avoiding exposure to sunlight, reducing your screen time, and dimming the lights or lamps in your bedroom. Unless you live deeply rural, you will also need to find ways to reduce light from cars, streetlights and other homes entering your bedroom. That’s where blackout curtains come in.
What are blackout curtains?
Blackout curtain or lining fabric is made from dense, tightly woven materials that do not allow light through. Because the material is dense, blackout fabrics also have great insulation and noise-cancelling properties.
How blackout curtains help you get a better night’s sleep
When installed correctly, blackout curtains (or blackout curtain lining) almost completely stop external light entering your bedroom, and so contribute to an environment that allows a deeper sleep. They need to full cover the window frame for the blackout effect to work properly, so light doesn’t come through the sides. Blackout fabrics will also help reduce your energy bill and make it easier for you to control the temperature in your bedroom – another crucial factor for your circadian rhythm.
Blackout curtains will drastically improve sleep for night shift workers
If your job or lifestyle mean you need to get your rest during daylight hours, blackout curtains are a fantastic way to reduce light exposure and ‘trick’ your circadian rhythm into producing melatonin.
If you would like to add a blackout lining to your current curtains or book your curtains or blinds in for a maintenance clean, contact the team at Curtain Clean on 0800 579 0501.
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Families choose Marsden because children and young people flourish. Students experience small classes, exceptional teaching, and a warm and inclusive environment where they are known and nurtured. Proven wellbeing practices are intentionally woven through lessons and activities. The confidence and … View moreFamilies choose Marsden because children and young people flourish. Students experience small classes, exceptional teaching, and a warm and inclusive environment where they are known and nurtured. Proven wellbeing practices are intentionally woven through lessons and activities. The confidence and self-belief girls develop at Marsden, paired with the opportunity to be their very best both academically and in their co-curricular pursuits, prepares them to take their place in an exciting future. Register for Marsden’s Open Day, Sunday 15 May, 2 - 4pm.
Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.
We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View moreBusiness is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.
We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free to use website that will help you compare NZ broadband retailers that supply businesses just like yours!
NZ Compare is here to help Kiwi businesses find the right plan, the right provider, the right fit. Go visit Business Compare now!
This week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) -… View moreThis week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - a very brief surprise encounter yesterday on the path beside the Waimanu Lagoon in Waikanae. Bird #72 in 2022."
During challenging times, our habits and hard work can make or break us. Taking time to focus on our health and wellbeing help us build and maintain resilience. Here are 3 ingredients that we follow at NumberWorks'nWords, to achieve resilience!
Words and text from Louise Thomas.
"Swans in the winter air, A white perfection have" - W. H. Auden (he obviously never met a real swan, probably just admired them from a distance, and never actually had one in his face insisting on sharing his lunch).
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Henley … View moreWords and text from Louise Thomas.
"Swans in the winter air, A white perfection have" - W. H. Auden (he obviously never met a real swan, probably just admired them from a distance, and never actually had one in his face insisting on sharing his lunch).
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Henley Lake in Masterton - nobody has written a poem about this guy. Interesting aside - I read "Stop all the Clocks" at my father's funeral many years ago, it is still one of my favourites. Knowledge of swans aside, Auden was a genius. Bird #78 in 2022."
We have not had many photos lately so I am repeating this popular image from Victoria London.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family." The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our … View moreWe have not had many photos lately so I am repeating this popular image from Victoria London.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family." The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our little prince and our world revolves around him and he knows it lol."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Happy Mother's Day from the team at NumberWorks'nWords!
Today we honour mothers of all sorts - step mums, adoptive mums, birth mums, mothers of many, mothers of one, and every mother in between.
Waikanae Beach is the place to find our House of the Week this week. If you're after a beach house with year long indoor-outdoor living, this is the one for you. For sale through Della Randall, read all about it in today's edition of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
… View moreWaikanae Beach is the place to find our House of the Week this week. If you're after a beach house with year long indoor-outdoor living, this is the one for you. For sale through Della Randall, read all about it in today's edition of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
The Northland Toy Library will be open tomorrow from 9:45-11:30am in St Annes Hall (cnr Randwick and Northland Rd). We are now open fortnightly.
Pop by to say hello and grab some toys to keep the kids busy.
We have a variety of toys- outdoor, ride on, costume, puzzles, board games, role … View moreThe Northland Toy Library will be open tomorrow from 9:45-11:30am in St Annes Hall (cnr Randwick and Northland Rd). We are now open fortnightly.
Pop by to say hello and grab some toys to keep the kids busy.
We have a variety of toys- outdoor, ride on, costume, puzzles, board games, role play, infant toys and more. Check out our range on our website northland.mibase.co.nz...
You can even reserve toys using the website.
Not a member? Then join us either through our website or in person. An annual full membership starts from $75 and we offer a discount for community services cardholders. We also have Grandparent membership $50 for 10 trips. There's no extra charge to hire the toys.
See you Saturday!
The missing bucket from Cuba St’s famous fountain is back, minus the gold spray paint and dragon.
For the past seven months the bucket fountain has been missing a yellow bucket, after it was stolen in the night and repainted.
But now it is back and we would love t hear what your about the … View moreThe missing bucket from Cuba St’s famous fountain is back, minus the gold spray paint and dragon.
For the past seven months the bucket fountain has been missing a yellow bucket, after it was stolen in the night and repainted.
But now it is back and we would love t hear what your about the fountain. Is it really something we are all proud of or is it time find something more interesting
Stuff's Wellington newsroom is looking for people to feature in our coverage of the budget. This is your chance to (possibly) be on page one of the Dominion Post. We are looking for households who are prepared to talk about their household budget (income and expenditure), plus how they vote.
… View moreStuff's Wellington newsroom is looking for people to feature in our coverage of the budget. This is your chance to (possibly) be on page one of the Dominion Post. We are looking for households who are prepared to talk about their household budget (income and expenditure), plus how they vote.
If that sounds like you please email justin.wong@stuff.co.nz
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