Kingston, Wellington

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629 days ago

Climate march on Friday 3 March

Violet from Newtown

The extreme weather New Zealand is experiencing was made worse as a result of climate change. We are standing in it. Join us in our demand for urgent climate mitigation (reducing emissions) and adaptation.
Meet at Civic Square at 2pm on 3 March. We'll march down Willis Street and Lambton … View more
The extreme weather New Zealand is experiencing was made worse as a result of climate change. We are standing in it. Join us in our demand for urgent climate mitigation (reducing emissions) and adaptation.
Meet at Civic Square at 2pm on 3 March. We'll march down Willis Street and Lambton Quay, to Parliament grounds. This is a peaceful, intergeneration action - so bring your friends, family and workmates, and also your protest signs, sun protection and water!
Fridays for Future Te Upoko o Te Ika and School Strike for Climate Te Whangananui-a-tara.

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626 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Region CEO interviewed on Hutt City FM

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

In February, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO, Stephen Opie, was interviewed on Hutt City FM. You can listen to the full interview here:

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626 days ago

Recycle Reuse Relove

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Looking for a little project? Have a go at upcycling! Check out your local Red Cross shop for inspiration and Help us reduce waste!

We have 25% off men’s clothing and 25% off coats and jackets, this week only! Ends Sunday!

We are always looking for volunteers, if you have a few hours spare, … View more
Looking for a little project? Have a go at upcycling! Check out your local Red Cross shop for inspiration and Help us reduce waste!

We have 25% off men’s clothing and 25% off coats and jackets, this week only! Ends Sunday!

We are always looking for volunteers, if you have a few hours spare, please call (04)3871100, email shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.nz, or come on in to 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.

We hope to see you here!

The Kilbirnie Red Cross team

626 days ago

Wellington Suicide Loss Support Group

Alexis Neighbourly Lead from Mount Cook

Have you lost a friend or relative to suicide and would like the support of others going through this devastating loss?

The first meeting will take place at Olive Cafe Cuba Street Wellington on Saturday 11th March at 2pm.

RSVP and further information to alexismundy12@gmail.com or text … View more
Have you lost a friend or relative to suicide and would like the support of others going through this devastating loss?

The first meeting will take place at Olive Cafe Cuba Street Wellington on Saturday 11th March at 2pm.

RSVP and further information to alexismundy12@gmail.com or text 0212868176

EVERYONE WELCOME!!

Alexis

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626 days ago

Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fund

Tania from Brooklyn

We have started a giveallitle page for Cyclone Gabrielle. We are already up to $1,200.00 and this will go directly to the people. Please donate and click on the link givealittle.co.nz.... You will be making a difference.

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627 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
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627 days ago

Calling all Knitters!!!

Alyse from Brooklyn

In the wake of the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, my dad's beautiful partner who lives in Napier, has asked if I would post this. She is currently knitting lots of booties for babies who are in families that have lost everything and is wondering if anyone could knit some slippers … View moreIn the wake of the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, my dad's beautiful partner who lives in Napier, has asked if I would post this. She is currently knitting lots of booties for babies who are in families that have lost everything and is wondering if anyone could knit some slippers for older children ( they have enough booties) even wool donations would be appreciated! I'm happy to send them up if you'd drop to me. Or you can send to address inserted at the bottom of second photo. Thanks 😊 🙏

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628 days ago

Painting & plastering services

William from Mount Cook

Skill painters/ plasterers. Offering:

- Interior and exterior house painting
- Interior plastering

Fast services, competitive price and excellent finish.
Contact for free quotes or estimates:
(Ph) 022-466-1457 (William Tran)
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Skill painters/ plasterers. Offering:

- Interior and exterior house painting
- Interior plastering

Fast services, competitive price and excellent finish.
Contact for free quotes or estimates:
(Ph) 022-466-1457 (William Tran)
(E) info@zebrapainting.co.nz

For more information, please visit us at:
www.zebrapainting.co.nz...

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628 days ago

Restock science kits for Kiwi kids – volunteer Top-up Team superstars needed

Cate from Island Bay

Help the House of Science, a Charitable Trust, with its work taking awesome practical science kits into primary and intermediate schools. The ‘Top-up Team’ helps clean, sort and replenish science kits that have been loaned out from our Wellington Branch's kit library (based at Miramar … View moreHelp the House of Science, a Charitable Trust, with its work taking awesome practical science kits into primary and intermediate schools. The ‘Top-up Team’ helps clean, sort and replenish science kits that have been loaned out from our Wellington Branch's kit library (based at Miramar Central School) to local schools from the South coast up to Pukerua Bay.

You don’t need to know anything about science to be a valued volunteer member of our Top-Up Team, but you can’t help but get interested in all the cool activities in these kits and you’ll wish they existed when you were at school!

Volunteers are needed once a fortnight during school terms on Thursday afternoons and/or Friday mornings and/or Friday afternoons. A two hour shift would be most practical, but longer help would be very welcome! It can be a regular thing, or you might be keen to go on a list of just 'now and then' volunteers - either way, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for people who:
- want to be part of a small but fun volunteer team making a contribution to Kiwi kids' education
- can confidently read and follow recipes, checklists and instructions
- have good attention to detail and do 'sweat the small stuff'
- aren't afraid to ask for help when they're not sure about something
- care about making everything ‘just right’ so schools receive quality resources
- can lift and move around carrying items of up to 10 kg
- can get themselves to our base at Miramar Central School.

Note: a Police check will be required, since you'd be working on school grounds.

If you're interested, please If you're interested, please contact Cate Shave on cate.shave@houseofscience.nz or 021 554 702.

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628 days ago

Deliver science kits to Kiwi kids – ace volunteer drivers needed

Cate from Island Bay

Help the House of Science, a Charitable Trust, with its work taking awesome practical science kits into primary and intermediate schools. We’re after drivers to deliver and collect science kits that have been loaned out from our kit library (based at Miramar Central School) to schools from the … View moreHelp the House of Science, a Charitable Trust, with its work taking awesome practical science kits into primary and intermediate schools. We’re after drivers to deliver and collect science kits that have been loaned out from our kit library (based at Miramar Central School) to schools from the South coast up to Pukerua Bay.

Timings are Thursday mornings and/or Friday mornings and/or Monday mornings once a fortnight, during school terms only. 9-9.30am start, for a 2-3 hour shift maximum (dependent on number of schools and their locations - it could be shorter). We reimburse travel expenses for the delivery/collection route, from our base (at Miramar Central School) and return at 79c/km (reimbursed monthly).

On a delivery/collection morning you’d come first to our base at Miramar Central School, pick up a set of kits in their large plastic tubs (as many as would fit comfortably in your car) and a collapsible hand truck/trolley. Then you’d head out to drop off those kits to the list of schools you’ve been given (they just get dropped at the school office/reception area), usually swapping them out for the kit the school has had for the previous fortnight. Once you’ve done all your deliveries/pick ups, you’d return to base at Miramar Central School to offload all collected kits and the hand truck/trolley.

We're looking for people who:
- want to be part of a small but fun volunteer team making a contribution to Kiwi kids' education
- have a full driver's licence and their own car
- can lift and move boxes of up to 25 kg in and out of their vehicle, and move several boxes of this size at a time on a hand truck
- have a friendly, 'can do' attitude
- are confident driving and following routes which may vary fortnight to fortnight.

Note: a Police check will be required, since you'd be working on school grounds.

If you're interested, please contact Cate Shave on cate.shave@houseofscience.nz or 021 554 702. We'd love to hear from you!

628 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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629 days ago

Couch for grabs

Shirin from Kilbirnie

Selling a 3 seater and a single seater as no longer required. Some minor leather cracking in two areas of the 3 seater ( photos attached) but otherwise pretty good condition. Please contact me if you are keen.a quick viewing is also fine.

Price: $200

630 days ago

Can you help support Cyclone Gabrielle affected communities?

Stuff

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here. Donate now

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631 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for taro?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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631 days ago

Stained chair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

It’s easy to transform a plain wicker chair into something special with Resene Colorwood natural wood stain.

Find out how to transform your furniture with our easy advice.

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