Kingston, Wellington

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

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1094 days ago

We have respite care

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Ryman villages offer respite at resthome-level care and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia level care. If you need extra support over the holidays or you’re ready for a change of scenery following an uncertain year, we can take care of you.

· Times have been challenging; … View more
Ryman villages offer respite at resthome-level care and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia level care. If you need extra support over the holidays or you’re ready for a change of scenery following an uncertain year, we can take care of you.

· Times have been challenging; recharge and connect surrounded by our warm village community.
· Customised care is made easy via our award-winning myRyman Care app.
· Join in with activities and sample our delicious menu.
· Feel reassured knowing that we follow strict COVID-19 safety protocols.

We’ve been caring for people for over 35 years, it’s what we do best.

1094 days ago

Covid vaccinations in the wider Brooklyn area (c/o Ministry of Health website)

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

COVID-19 vaccination rates around New Zealand
We continue to do very well with consistently high levels of both first and second CV19 vaccinations. But we can do better. Find out how many people in your area have been vaccinated (comparing 25/10/2021 to 10/11/2021):

Brooklyn North … View more
COVID-19 vaccination rates around New Zealand
We continue to do very well with consistently high levels of both first and second CV19 vaccinations. But we can do better. Find out how many people in your area have been vaccinated (comparing 25/10/2021 to 10/11/2021):

Brooklyn North 1,890 95.00% ( first dose) as at 10/11/2021 ranked #123 / 2156
Brooklyn North 1,890 91.4% (second dose) as at 10/11/2021 ranked #79/ 2156
Brooklyn North 1,890 95.00% ( first dose) as at 03/11/2021 ranked #92 / 2156
Brooklyn North 1,890 8.87% (second dose) as at 03/11/2021 ranked #92 / 2156
Brooklyn North 1,890 95.00% ( first dose) as at 27/10/2021 ranked #50 / 2156
Brooklyn North 1,890 84.80% (second dose) as at 27/10/2021 ranked #116 / 2156
Brooklyn North 1,890 95.00% ( first dose) as at 25/10/2021 ranked #33 / 2156
Brooklyn North 1,890 79.00% (second dose) as at 25/10/2021 ranked #214 / 2156

(comprising Panorama Heights, city end Mitchell St to Tanera Cres)


Brooklyn East 2,405 95.00% ( first dose) as at 10/11/2021 ranked #119 / 2156
Brooklyn East 2,405 89.0% (second dose) as at 10/11/2021 ranked #196 / 2156
Brooklyn East 2,405 95.00% ( first dose) as at 03/11/2021 ranked # 89 / 2156
Brooklyn East 2,405 85.80% (second dose) as at 03/11/2021 ranked #286/2156
Brooklyn East 2,405 95.00% ( first dose) as at 27/10/2021 ranked # 47 / 2156
Brooklyn East 2,405 80.60% (second dose) as at 27/10/2021 ranked #380 / 2156
Brooklyn East 2,405 95.00% ( first dose) as at 25/10/2021 ranked # 31 / 2156
Brooklyn East 2,405 74.50% (second dose) as at 25/10/2021 ranked #488 / 2156
(comprising from central Park, down Ohiro Road, Mana St to Mornington Road)


Brooklyn South 1,579 95.00% ( first dose) as at 10/11/2021 ranked #117 / 2156
Brooklyn South 1,579 86.50% (second dose) as at 10/11/2021 ranked #400 / 2156
Brooklyn South 1,579 95.00% ( first dose) as at 03/11/2021 ranked # 42 / 2156
Brooklyn South 1,579 76.10% (second dose) as at 03/11/2021 ranked #531 / 2156
Brooklyn South 1,579 95.00% ( first dose) as at 25/10/2021 ranked # 87 / 2156
Brooklyn South 1,579 82.30% (second dose) as at 25/10/2021 ranked #682 / 2156
Brooklyn South 1,579 94.10% ( first dose) as at 25/10/2021 ranked #149 / 2156
Brooklyn South 1,579 70.20% (second dose) as at 25/10/2021 ranked #809 / 2156
(compromising Kowhai Park, lower Ohiro Road to Happy Valley Road)


Kingston-Mornington-Vogeltown 2,746 95.00% ( first dose) at 10/11/2021 ranked #113 / 2156
Kingston-Mornington-Vogeltown 2,746 86.10% (second dose) at 10/11/2021 ranked #437 /2156
Kingston-Mornington-Vogeltown 2,746 94.30% ( first dose) at 03/11/2021 ranked #312 / 2156
Kingston-Mornington-Vogeltown 2,746 82.10% (second dose) at 03/11/2021 ranked #549 /2156
Kingston-Mornington-Vogeltown 2,746 93.80% ( first dose) at 25/10/2021 ranked #255 / 2156
Kingston-Mornington-Vogeltown 2,746 77.20% (second dose) at 25/10/2021 ranked #608 / 2156
Kingston-Mornington-Vogeltown 2,746 92.80% ( first dose) at 25/10/2021 ranked #260 / 2156
Kingston-Mornington-Vogeltown 2,746 71.30% (second dose) at 25/10/2021 ranked #701 / 2156

(Care of Ministry of Health website as at 10/11/2021)

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1094 days ago

Clothing Fundraiser Swap - 17 November

Ashlee from Mount Cook

Donate your unused or pre-loved clothing and then shop for a new wardrobe on the spot - while keeping clothes out of the landfill and supporting the Wellington Women’s House!

This is a community event for everyone, people of all sizes, ages and genders are welcome.

📅 Wed 17 November

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Donate your unused or pre-loved clothing and then shop for a new wardrobe on the spot - while keeping clothes out of the landfill and supporting the Wellington Women’s House!

This is a community event for everyone, people of all sizes, ages and genders are welcome.

📅 Wed 17 November

⏰ 12.30pm – 6.30pm

📍 Location: MZ03 Rutherford House, 33 Bunny Street, Pipitea

👚 You can arrange an early drop off with us in the CBD by emailing ncwwlgfinances@gmail.com to arrange a time/location. We've kindly had a bunch of clothing kindly donated from our friends at Dress for Success! If you're bringing items on the day, please bring max 15.

💵 Pay what you can entry, cash and bank transfers accepted. We’ll be donating proceeds to the Wellington Women’s House, who provide low-cost, temporary housing for women on low incomes or in transition: wwbh.org.nz

🛍️ BYO shopping bags.

⚠️ We'll be going ahead in Level 2, so we’ll be adhering to the standard face covering, social distance guidance.

This event is hosted by the Wellington Branch of the National Council of Women New Zealand, Te Kaunihera Wahine o Aotearoa, in collaboration with Dress for Success.

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1094 days ago

Love letters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Make words that have meaning to you and your family, or decorate a child’s room with their name for some handcrafted love using Resene paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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1096 days ago

Bird numbers rising Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Native bird numbers have increased by 50 per cent over the last ten years in Wellington. That is the result of the latest bird survey carried out by the Wellington City Council.
Key findings from the report:
- We are now two and a half times more likely to see kākā throughout the city. These … View more
Native bird numbers have increased by 50 per cent over the last ten years in Wellington. That is the result of the latest bird survey carried out by the Wellington City Council.
Key findings from the report:
- We are now two and a half times more likely to see kākā throughout the city. These beautiful birds are spreading far and wide, finding new places to live. Some are even visiting our neighbours in Porirua and the Hutt Valley.
- Kākāriki have seen the largest increase – 500% up from 10 years ago – and they are now well established in some of reserves.
- Tūī have increased by 121%. While these birds were already common, they’re loving feeding on the Harakeke and Kowhai planted through our restoration programme.

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1095 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis New Zealand!

Resene ColorShop

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood stains) at Resene owned ColorShops.

Help us help our fellow kiwis.
Find your local Resene ColorShop

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1095 days ago

Do you need reliable, affordable internet?

The Team from NZ Compare

Kiwis simply need good internet! We all want to avoid buffering of doom and zoom meetings freezing but when it comes to switching your broadband plan or provider, it can be overwhelming with so many to choose from. Broadband Compare can help you!

NZ Compare CEO Gavin Male spoke to TV Three’s, … View more
Kiwis simply need good internet! We all want to avoid buffering of doom and zoom meetings freezing but when it comes to switching your broadband plan or provider, it can be overwhelming with so many to choose from. Broadband Compare can help you!

NZ Compare CEO Gavin Male spoke to TV Three’s, The AM Show about broadband connectivity in NZ, the cost of broadband and how prices have fallen, and connectivity improved. Check out the clip here.

Visit Broadband Compare to get yourself a better deal. Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across Power, Broadband and Money.
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1095 days ago

Seven key reasons why you need to write your will

Public Trust

"Having a will in place means your family knows exactly what to do when you pass away. They can feel at ease knowing they are carrying out your final wishes the way you wanted." Kiran Prasad Principal Trustee in Wellington. Kiran had a chat with Stuff recently about the importance of … View more"Having a will in place means your family knows exactly what to do when you pass away. They can feel at ease knowing they are carrying out your final wishes the way you wanted." Kiran Prasad Principal Trustee in Wellington. Kiran had a chat with Stuff recently about the importance of sorting a will, especially when your circumstances change or at a key life stages. Check out the article in the link below.

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1095 days ago

Help us to "Light up Loneliness" by encouraging your local council to get involved.

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Loneliness is a growing issue for Kiwis of all ages. But the good news is, that it is solvable!


The NZ Coalition to End Loneliness is running a ‘Light up loneliness’ campaign this month to raise awareness and encourage action on loneliness across Aotearoa.

The New Zealand Coalition to … View more
Loneliness is a growing issue for Kiwis of all ages. But the good news is, that it is solvable!


The NZ Coalition to End Loneliness is running a ‘Light up loneliness’ campaign this month to raise awareness and encourage action on loneliness across Aotearoa.

The New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness is a growing group of non-profit organisations, businesses and researchers working together to end loneliness for individuals, in communities, and at workplaces in New Zealand.

They are now calling on Local Government to help them “Light up loneliness”.

“Imagine if every Mayor and Council across New Zealand helped promote the “Lets End Loneliness” website and made tackling loneliness a priority, using their own local community resources,” says Stephanie Clare, Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive.

“It would be a gamechanger. Taking this issue out of the shadows, reducing the stigma and shame, and giving it light is the aim of the campaign” she says.

Social connection is a key factor for healthy, prosperous people, communities, and workplaces, but loneliness in New Zealand is increasing. In the March 2021 quarter 18.4% of New Zealanders felt lonely most, all or some of the time, up from 16.6% in 2018, and 13.9% in 2014.

“Many of us have experienced loneliness at some time in our lives and we know that feels horrible, but it can be addressed and solved. Together we can end loneliness for New Zealanders who feel isolated” says Sam Johnson, Founder and Chief Executive of Student Volunteer Army.

The letsendloneliness.co.nz website provides information on tackling loneliness and where to get help, as well as up-to-date news and research.

“The website is designed as a source of information which also links people to support services. We challenge every Local Council in New Zealand to create a link on their own websites to letsendloneliness.co.nz” says Sam Johnson.

The recent COVID-19 lockdown highlights that everyone can feel isolated and lonely. Catherine Hall, Chief Executive of Alzheimers New Zealand believes everyone should feel safe, supported, loved, and connected.

“Sadly, people often find family, whānau and friends take a step back just when they need them most. We stand alongside our coalition partners and with all New Zealanders, to make sure no one feels alone.”

Help light up loneliness! The campaign is not just for councils. Anyone can create a link to the letsendloneliness.co.nz or post a mention through social media channels to support the ‘Light up loneliness’ campaign.

Together we can end loneliness, one person, one community, one workplace at a time.

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1095 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Region in the News

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Age Concern Wellington Region made the front page of the Dominion Post today! Read a little about our work:

www.stuff.co.nz...

1096 days ago

Funds needed for Kererū aviary

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust is trying to raise $10,000 for an aviary for injured Kererū.
The WBRT has been operating a bird rehabilitation hospital located in 24 hectares of farmland in Ohariu, near Johnsonville, for many years,
It treats over 1,000 birds a year, taking in all types … View more
The Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust is trying to raise $10,000 for an aviary for injured Kererū.
The WBRT has been operating a bird rehabilitation hospital located in 24 hectares of farmland in Ohariu, near Johnsonville, for many years,
It treats over 1,000 birds a year, taking in all types of native and non-native birds who have been injured or orphaned. This includes over 80 injured Kererū brought in annually by the community.
These big birds are much-loved and seen in increasing numbers in suburban areas, but unfortunately are often injured by cars, window strike, power lines, and by predators such as rats and stoats.
Go to www.wbrt.org.nz... to donate

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1097 days ago

Kōwhai magazine is out now!

In this spring edition we’re looking at ways to promote being kind to yourself – both physically and mentally.

Learn yoga poses from Ryman resident and yoga lover Lynette. Brighten up your garden while enjoying some fresh air, with tips from landscaping guru Matt.

We all know that food … View more
In this spring edition we’re looking at ways to promote being kind to yourself – both physically and mentally.

Learn yoga poses from Ryman resident and yoga lover Lynette. Brighten up your garden while enjoying some fresh air, with tips from landscaping guru Matt.

We all know that food brings people together, so follow Manu’s guide to creating the most delicious platter to share with your friends and whānau.
Read our free online copy

1097 days ago

Would you like a new ferry terminal for Te Whanganui-a-Tara?

New Interislander

KiwiRail is upgrading the Interislander ferry terminal at Kaiwharawhara in Wellington?

Proposed changes include a new wharf, an upgraded terminal building and well-designed surrounds for parking, people and the safe movement of vehicles.

Work is planned to start next year, ready for the … View more
KiwiRail is upgrading the Interislander ferry terminal at Kaiwharawhara in Wellington?

Proposed changes include a new wharf, an upgraded terminal building and well-designed surrounds for parking, people and the safe movement of vehicles.

Work is planned to start next year, ready for the arrival of two bigger, and more environmentally friendly ferries from 2025.

The Interislander is considered one of the most beautiful in the world, so let’s create an arrival experience to match.

Consultation on proposed design for the Kaiwharawhara terminal is open now until 30 November. Go to wellingtonprecinct.co.nz and have your say.
Find out more

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1101 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend: Caption challenge

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Something a bit different this week. Put a caption to to this pic from Rosa Marie, taken in her Stokes Valley garden of starlings, a blackbird and a sparrow (is the sparrow playing dead?).

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1115 days ago

Bring back the bucket!

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington’s famous, or according to some infamous, Bucket Fountain is missing a yellow bucket.
Have you seen it?

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