Kingston, Wellington

176 days ago

Garden and section work wanted

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Are you looking for a talented and experienced gardener to help bring your outdoor space to life? Look no further! Our gardening business specializes in creating beautiful and thriving gardens that will enhance the beauty of your property. From planting and maintenance to design and landscaping, we… View moreAre you looking for a talented and experienced gardener to help bring your outdoor space to life? Look no further! Our gardening business specializes in creating beautiful and thriving gardens that will enhance the beauty of your property. From planting and maintenance to design and landscaping, we do it all. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and let us help you create the garden of your dreams!


Call or text on 0272430951

177 days ago

Sense and Sensibility: A Rambunctious Reimagining

Circa Theatre

Jane Austen’s classic tale of sisters, suitors and losing your senses performs at Circa Theatre this July. Six spectacular women breathe life into 24 characters in this Regency-era romp bursting with hilarity, throbbing hearts, and vivid theatricality.

The latest rollicking rewrite by comedian… View more
Jane Austen’s classic tale of sisters, suitors and losing your senses performs at Circa Theatre this July. Six spectacular women breathe life into 24 characters in this Regency-era romp bursting with hilarity, throbbing hearts, and vivid theatricality.

The latest rollicking rewrite by comedian Penny Ashton – a hoot and a half for Austen fans and novices alike.

6 July - 3 August at Circa Theatre

6:30pm Tue - Thu, 8pm Fri - Sat, 4pm Sun
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178 days ago

30 Years of Homes & Gardens

NZ House & Garden

It’s NZ House & Garden’s 30th birthday, and to celebrate they’ve put together a great offer that’ll light up your home. Purchase or gift a 1 or 2-year subscription to NZ House & Garden and receive a Living Light luxury soy candle worth $56.90 for FREE*.

Enjoy inspirational home … View more
It’s NZ House & Garden’s 30th birthday, and to celebrate they’ve put together a great offer that’ll light up your home. Purchase or gift a 1 or 2-year subscription to NZ House & Garden and receive a Living Light luxury soy candle worth $56.90 for FREE*.

Enjoy inspirational home & garden content, convenient monthly home delivery, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, up to 27% off retail, and a Living Light luxury soy candle worth $56.90 when you become part of the NZ House & Garden community. *T&Cs apply.
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182 days ago

Poll: Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Times have changed and perhaps so has our societal rules around taking off hats when indoors. What are your thoughts?

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Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?
  • 74.6% Yes, take them off indoors
    74.6% Complete
  • 24.3% No, it's not anymore
    24.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
4078 votes
179 days ago

Time for a clear-out?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Delve back into that garage or wardrobe! It's time to sell your gently-loved goods at The Neighbourly Winter (online!) Garage Sale

On Saturday 6th July, members will be online checking out the goods on offer so it's a great time to get rid of your winter clutter.

Maybe it's … View more
Delve back into that garage or wardrobe! It's time to sell your gently-loved goods at The Neighbourly Winter (online!) Garage Sale

On Saturday 6th July, members will be online checking out the goods on offer so it's a great time to get rid of your winter clutter.

Maybe it's time to realise that you're never going to use that snowboard or ski jacket, and that you really do have one too many heaters. Whatever it is, take a picture and put it on Neighbourly for locals to see.
List an item now

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179 days ago

Product recalls this month

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.

Food recalls:
Hubbards brand BeMighty granola blueberry & seeds
Leslies Clover chips bbq flavour
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These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.

Food recalls:
Hubbards brand BeMighty granola blueberry & seeds
Leslies Clover chips bbq flavour
Sabres fresh & frozen ready meals
Pams plant based creamy tomato pasta bake

Product recalls:
Farmers brand girls jockey singlet
Vitamix container and blade bases
Crocs Jibbitz
Digital Notepads
City Beach novelty light
LED strip light
Hansa Chipper
Kawasaki Spartan mower

We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.

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180 days ago

July Brooklyn Tattler now online

Euan from Brooklyn

The latest Brooklyn Tattler is now online. Click on the link to read our July issue. www.brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz...
Printed copies available after the long weekend.

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182 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And… View more
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
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182 days ago

TIP: Textured wallpaper not your thing?

Julie from Restyled spaces NZ

TIP: Textured wallpaper not your thing?
Styling a room to suit makes dated textured wallpaper stand out less and become just part of the room.
Buying or selling a house, or just renting it? The styling can make a big difference to how you feel about the decor in the various rooms.

182 days ago

Residents ‘dig’ Ryman’s Trees for Fees initiative

Rita Angus Retirement Village

With 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.

For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with … View more
With 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.

For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with Trees for Survival Charitable Trust to achieve this goal.

Click read more for the full story.

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190 days ago

Do you volunteer or know someone who does?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.

Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.

Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all … View more
It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.

Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.

Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all appreciate them for the great work that they do!

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184 days ago

New Lottery, New Home

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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185 days ago

Mahi Aroha Awards

Volunteer Wellington

Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko hosted the Mahi Aroha Awards 2024 on Thursday 20th June celebrating volunteers in the Wellington Region. The Mahi Aroha Awards are an opportunity honour the collective energies and mana of volunteers and the contributions they make to our communities.

There … View more
Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko hosted the Mahi Aroha Awards 2024 on Thursday 20th June celebrating volunteers in the Wellington Region. The Mahi Aroha Awards are an opportunity honour the collective energies and mana of volunteers and the contributions they make to our communities.

There were over 80 outstanding nominations this year for three award categories presented by the Honourable Louise Upston, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector.

Congratulations to the 2024 Mahi Aroha Award recipients:

⭐ Mitre10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Winner – Juliet Clare from Lower Hutt Foodbank.

⭐ Mitre10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Runner up – Tui Davies from Youthline Wellington.

⭐ Volunteer of the Year Highly commended – Corban Plester from Mountain to Sea Wellington.

⭐ Volunteer of the Year Highly commended – Harita Gandhi from National Council of Women NZ and Wellington Indian Association.

⭐ LEAD Team Governance Winner – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa / Tu mate Tuatea, me te mate Pōuri o Aotearoa.

⭐ LEAD Team Governance Runner up – Vogelmorn Community Group.

⭐ Employee Volunteer Community Team Winner – Salesforce and House of Science (Wellington Branch).

⭐ Employee Volunteer Team Runner up – Spencers and Kaibosh.

The awards were supported by Mitre 10 MEGA Wellington and LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance & Leadership.

Gail Marshall, Volunteer of the Year 2023, spoke about co-founding the Community Comms Collective and the impact of their mahi supporting the community sector.

The Kapa Haka group from Karori Normal School gave a wonderful performance which the guests thoroughly enjoyed.

The Hon Louise Upston Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector was a speaker and presented the awards:

“As we look to the future, I want to confirm this Government’s commitment to seeking ways to enable communities to thrive and be at the forefront of their own successes. This will best happen when community, government and business work together for aligned outcomes that strengthen our society.

Your dedication to your communities is inspiring, and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Whether it's organising events, implementing projects, or advocating for change, your tireless contributions make a real difference in the lives of those around you.”

Pictured: Volunteer of the year Winner Juliet Clare from Lower Hutt Food Bank with Jeremy Prentice Mitre10 MEGA and Honourable Louise Upston Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

Photo Credit – Broadmedia www.broadmedia.co.nz...

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185 days ago

Spice up your winter

Rita Angus Retirement Village

When it’s cold outside, there's nothing quite like being inside the cosy warmth of a kitchen infused with the aroma of spices. But did you know that beyond their aromatic allure, these spices harbour a treasure trove of health benefits?

From the fiery kick of chilli to the sweet warmth of… View more
When it’s cold outside, there's nothing quite like being inside the cosy warmth of a kitchen infused with the aroma of spices. But did you know that beyond their aromatic allure, these spices harbour a treasure trove of health benefits?

From the fiery kick of chilli to the sweet warmth of cinnamon, each spice brings not only flavour but also a host of nutrients and healing properties to our winter dishes. So, whether you're sipping on mulled wine, indulging in gingerbread, or savouring a hearty stew, every bite promises to not just please your palate but also contribute to your overall wellbeing.

Click read more for the full story.

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185 days ago

June 2024 newsletter (#17) from Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Hello,

GBRAI hope you are staying warm and looking forward to the weekend. Please remember the Wellington Marathon is on this Sunday the 23rd. Please find attached the June 2024 newsletter #17, from Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc.

Yours sincerely,
Carl Savage
Secretary
for and … View more
Hello,

GBRAI hope you are staying warm and looking forward to the weekend. Please remember the Wellington Marathon is on this Sunday the 23rd. Please find attached the June 2024 newsletter #17, from Greater Brooklyn Residents Association Inc.

Yours sincerely,
Carl Savage
Secretary
for and on behalf of
*Greater Brooklyn Residents Association* *Incorporated (GBRAI)*

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