Kelburn, Wellington

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38 days ago

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Pack your bags, hit the open road, or set sail on your next big adventure. With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

While you’re off enjoying life, we’ll take care of everything back home – from mowing the … View more
Pack your bags, hit the open road, or set sail on your next big adventure. With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

While you’re off enjoying life, we’ll take care of everything back home – from mowing the lawns to watering the garden, pulling weeds, and even cleaning the windows.

Ryman residents are free to embrace adventure because they're not tied down with home maintenance stress and security worries. They're rediscovering lost passions and plunging headfirst into new ones whenever they feel like it.

Click find out more to discover the lifestyle.
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69 days ago

⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and … View more
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:

👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️

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40 days ago

Friends of Karori Cemetery: S.S. Penguin Tour

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

On the 12 February 1909, the SS Penguin sank in Cook Strait in a raging southerly storm with the loss of 72 lives, one of the worst maritime disasters in NZ history. Many of those who died were woman and children, as their lifeboats capsized in the wild sea.

Although the Captain was heavily … View more
On the 12 February 1909, the SS Penguin sank in Cook Strait in a raging southerly storm with the loss of 72 lives, one of the worst maritime disasters in NZ history. Many of those who died were woman and children, as their lifeboats capsized in the wild sea.

Although the Captain was heavily criticised, it is still not clear what the ship hit nor where, as the wreck of the Penguin has never been located.

The tragedy stunned Wellington and a day of mourning was called for 16 February. The city came to a standstill as many of those who died were brought up to Karori Cemetery for burial in a long procession of cabs and lorries.

To commemorate this tragedy the Friends will be undertaking a guided tour of most of the Penguin graves on Sunday 9th February. The tour will commence at 1pm at the Shelter which is located in the centre of Karori Cemetery and will run for up to two hours starting with a short presentation.

The tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. Book your ticket on our ticketing website:

events.humanitix.com...

Image credit:
Wreck of S.S. Penguin, public funeral, entering Karori Cemetery, 16 February 1909, Wellington, by Zak (Joseph Zachariah). Purchased 2013. Te Papa (PS.003393)

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40 days ago

PADDLERS NEEDED!

Service Centre Coordinator from Red Cross - Wellington Service Centre

RED CROSS DRAGON BOAT TEAM 2025

Join Team RED CROSS for the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival 2025
and help those in need both here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and
around the world.

WHAT YOU GET
Free training and subsidized entry. A free Team Red Cross training shirt,
Professional fundraising … View more
RED CROSS DRAGON BOAT TEAM 2025

Join Team RED CROSS for the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival 2025
and help those in need both here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and
around the world.

WHAT YOU GET
Free training and subsidized entry. A free Team Red Cross training shirt,
Professional fundraising support. And a fun, supportive environment
and new friends.

YOUR COMMITMENT
6-8 weeks of training, one evening per week (starting January 2025).
Race day: Saturday, 1st March 2025. $25 registration fee.
Individual fundraising target of $500.

SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE
Every dollar raised supports people and communities in need.

Register here: team-red-cross-boat-2025.raisely.com

For more info contact: getfundraising@redcross.org.nz

Dragon Boat Festival 2025_Poster.pdf Download View

41 days ago

Pathfinders - Holiday Programme - Wellington city

Anne Bristol from Skylight Trust

Date: January 16th 2025 10am-4pm. For young women and non-binary (aged 12-16). To register scan the QR code, email programmes@skylight.org.nz or phone 0800 299 100 for more information.

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42 days ago

Wander more, worry less

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Few things in life are as enriching as the thrill of travel or the camaraderie among friends. At Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village in Auckland, a group of intrepid travellers have combined the two.

It all began when Bert Sutcliffe Village resident Marie began arranging evenings at the theatre for… View more
Few things in life are as enriching as the thrill of travel or the camaraderie among friends. At Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village in Auckland, a group of intrepid travellers have combined the two.

It all began when Bert Sutcliffe Village resident Marie began arranging evenings at the theatre for her neighbours. The theatre enthusiasts soon became close friends and as their friendships developed so did their adventures, expanding their horizons to include long lunches, winery tours, group dinners and adventurous holidays in New Zealand and overseas.

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53 days ago

Male singers

Stirling from Kelburn

If you like singing and have a male voice then this might be a good choir for you to join. You don't need to audition to join the Wellington Male Voice Choir but the harder we all sing, the better it'll sound. Rehearsals are mostly in Tawa on Monday evenings.

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43 days ago

Old postage stamps

Stuart from Brooklyn

Does anybody still collect postage stamps? I have three envelopes of used postage stamps, mostly foreign, most from the '80s and '90s. If you want them, they are free to a good home.

Free

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44 days ago

Alfred Memelink print.

Stuart from Brooklyn

An Alfred Memelink print, canvas print mounted on a frame. No border, no glass. Aro Valley and Devon Street. 840mm x 600mm

I am not willing to deliver

Free

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44 days ago

Snowboard and boots

Stuart from Brooklyn

Two snow boards, one set of bindings, one pair of boots (USA 10, UK 9, Euro 43). Carry bag.

Free

44 days ago

Box of assorted vintage pewter, EPNS, china.

Stuart from Brooklyn

A complete pewter tea set, Sheffield. Pewter tankard, 1869, glass bottom is cracked. Various pieces on an EPNS tea set. EPNS goblets.

Price: $25

45 days ago

Light up your life

Resene

The Karen Walker Paints collection from Resene will see you sprucing up your home in style with this simple but fun project using your favourite Karen Walker testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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47 days ago

The Great Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

Kiwi Quizz

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN a … View more
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN a Weber® Lumin® BBQ Prize Pack, valued at $1098! Each pack includes: an electric BBQ, a stand with a side table, and a cover. The more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.

The team at Stuff
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48 days ago

Outdoor plants with pots

Jessica from Wilton

Pick up Wilton.

Price: $30

49 days ago

Hooked on adventure

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Neil’s love for fishing stretches back as far as he can remember. From catching sprats on the farm as a young boy to representing New Zealand on the world stage, it’s always been his passion. These days, as a Bruce McLaren Village resident, Neil finds nothing more enjoyable than casting a line,… View moreNeil’s love for fishing stretches back as far as he can remember. From catching sprats on the farm as a young boy to representing New Zealand on the world stage, it’s always been his passion. These days, as a Bruce McLaren Village resident, Neil finds nothing more enjoyable than casting a line, surrounded by scenic vistas and the melodies of native birds, before releasing his catch back into the water.

An experienced fishing guide, Neil shares his love of fly fishing with his new mate and village neighbour, David. While they met in the village, the pair are often mistaken for lifelong friends. Like Neil, David has always been an active person.

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