Lyall Bay, Wellington

Help keep our welfare services open - Street Collectors Wanted

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

Do you have an hour or more to spare on Friday 28 June?

The Vinnies Street Appeal is back and we are looking for people to collect on Wellington's streets in support of the Vinnies welfare services.

As a self-funded organisation, this appeal is vital for the future of our services which … View moreDo you have an hour or more to spare on Friday 28 June?

The Vinnies Street Appeal is back and we are looking for people to collect on Wellington's streets in support of the Vinnies welfare services.

As a self-funded organisation, this appeal is vital for the future of our services which include:

- A choice based food bank.
- A full-time social worker.
- Supported employment for people with intellectual disabilities.
- Access to free furniture, homeware and clothing.
- Clothing and bedding packs to new mum’s and their babies.
- Companionship to those in rest homes, hospitals and isolated residencies.
- An inclusive sustainable sewing studio providing meaningful activity for the community.

Interested in joining the team?

Send us a message or head to www.vinnies...

Poll: Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC data suggests that an increasing number of kids are injuring themselves on the sports field, with a 60% surge in sports-related injuries for kids aged 10 to 14 over the past decade.

Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

• Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
• Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
• No, it’s more important kids are active

Vote View Results

• 18.2% Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
  18.2% Complete
• 32.5% Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
  32.5% Complete
• 49.3% No, it’s more important kids are active
  49.3% Complete

1219 votes

The hunt is on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this month's magazine, we've got a special competition. We're looking for a houseplant hero! We're already seeing some amazing early bird entries, but perhaps your collection is even better? Let's see! Click through to find out how to enter.

Off Cuts Wall Tiles ALREADY TAKEN

Michelle from Kilbirnie

Hi neighbours

We just finished renovating our kitchen and we have some nice shiny black wall tiles that are off cuts.
Instead of binning them, I wander if anyone would like to re-purpose them ie, mosaic style.

The first pic shows how they look on wall. These tiles are nice and shiny.
In the … View moreHi neighbours

We just finished renovating our kitchen and we have some nice shiny black wall tiles that are off cuts.
Instead of binning them, I wander if anyone would like to re-purpose them ie, mosaic style.

The first pic shows how they look on wall. These tiles are nice and shiny.
In the box, maybe even enough there to do up part of kitchen wall , like a behind the wall splash back. Just an idea.
If keen please pm me asap as we need them gone this week otherwise will go to the bin.

Thanks everyone.

Severe weather warning - strong winds expected

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A deepening low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is forecast to move southeast across the North Island during Wednesday, then move away to the southeast of New Zealand early Thursday.

Area: Wellington and Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 9 hours from 4:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: … View moreA deepening low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is forecast to move southeast across the North Island during Wednesday, then move away to the southeast of New Zealand early Thursday.

Area: Wellington and Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 9 hours from 4:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: Severe southerly gales gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: Watch has been upgraded to a Warning.

Area: Wairarapa including the Tararua District
Valid: 11 hours from 2:00pm Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday
Forecast: Rain accumulation may approach Warning criteria.

Poll: Do you own more than one gym membership?

Alex Loo Reporter from Sunday Star Times