Makara, Wellington

853 days ago

Do you love your backyard birds? Join this Neighbourly group!

Judi from Art by Judi Lapsley Miller

Do you have someone special in your garden? Have you spotted an interesting bird on a local walk? I've created the group "Pōneke Wellington Backyard Birders" for Wellingtonians to share photos, stories, and more about their backyard and neighbourhood birds! Do join us!
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Do you have someone special in your garden? Have you spotted an interesting bird on a local walk? I've created the group "Pōneke Wellington Backyard Birders" for Wellingtonians to share photos, stories, and more about their backyard and neighbourhood birds! Do join us!
www.neighbourly.co.nz... or use the "Read More" link below
[Photo is a brown tūī visiting my Ngaio garden last summer - how cool!]

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852 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Some delightful words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Those with delicate sensibilities look away and stop reading now. For the rest of you, this is one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. Two black swans/kakīānau (Cygnus atratus) were doing their whole love dance that they … View more
Some delightful words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Those with delicate sensibilities look away and stop reading now. For the rest of you, this is one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. Two black swans/kakīānau (Cygnus atratus) were doing their whole love dance that they do, with the twining necks and head bobbing (I have much nicer photos than this one - but this is the funny one), they finished with some post-coital celebratory honking. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a male greylag goose zoomed in and starting joining in with his own loud honking, while swimming around the loving couple - it quite put the poor old male swan off his stride. He wound up nipping the goose on the bottom to get him to go away - it quite ruined the mood."

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852 days ago

Open Saturday

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 15 July) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. Pop by to pick out some toys- we have outdoor toys (including bikes, sports equipment, and ride on toys) … View more
Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 15 July) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. Pop by to pick out some toys- we have outdoor toys (including bikes, sports equipment, and ride on toys) indoor activities, educational toys, costumes, baby toys, puzzles, role play, board games, musical instruments and more. Check out our range on our website northland.mibase.co.nz...



You can even reserve toys using the website.



We welcome new members (from any suburb) - an annual full membership starts from $75 and we offer a discount for community services cardholders. We also have Grandparent membership $50 for 10 trips.



Also, if you have ideas for how we could make the toy library even better then let us know in the comments.



See you tomorrow!

854 days ago

Karori Lions/Karori Rotary Book Fair is back!!!

Bulletin Editor from Karori Lions Club

Yes! We'll be having our joint Community Book Fair at Karori Baptist Church Hall as indicated in the poster.
There will be books galore at the Karori Community Book Fair - thank you to those who have donated books. We now have enough books, so are not accepting any more at this stage.

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852 days ago

Reading Tip #3

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Give children lots of opportunities to read different things in their own time - it doesn’t just have to be books. There’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, magazines, recipes, and much more. Try leaving interesting reading material in different places around the home and see who picks it … View moreGive children lots of opportunities to read different things in their own time - it doesn’t just have to be books. There’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, magazines, recipes, and much more. Try leaving interesting reading material in different places around the home and see who picks it up ??

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852 days ago

Concrete pad

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Transform a dull concrete pad into an attractive seating area with a little bit of help from Resene Walk-on flooring and paving paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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852 days ago

Upcycle your Johnsonville 10-Trip today.

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Swap your remaining Johnsonville rides for a Snapper top-up at Wellington Station today.

From 1 July 2022 zone 1-3 and 3-3 Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets for the Johnsonville Line are no longer being sold. You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with … View more
Swap your remaining Johnsonville rides for a Snapper top-up at Wellington Station today.

From 1 July 2022 zone 1-3 and 3-3 Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets for the Johnsonville Line are no longer being sold. You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.

Visit Metlink.org.nz, or call 0800 801 700.
Know more

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859 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week a couple of pictures from Rosa Marie in Stokes Valley.
"Too wet and horrible to go a wondering this afternoon, but still managed to stalk the local birdlife from behind the washing line and get a few shots here and there as they feasted on the seed that I had thrown on the lawn. The … View more
This week a couple of pictures from Rosa Marie in Stokes Valley.
"Too wet and horrible to go a wondering this afternoon, but still managed to stalk the local birdlife from behind the washing line and get a few shots here and there as they feasted on the seed that I had thrown on the lawn. The cats however kept scaring them away."

853 days ago

Do you know a greenfingered hero in your community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will… View more
Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will feature in the October magazine!

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for the greater good, nominate them now for Ryman Healthcare 2022 Gardener of the Year!

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853 days ago

Spaces available at Sunshine Kindergarten in Karori!

The Team from Sunshine Kindergarten

Sunshine Kindergarten in Karori has spaces available and are welcoming new enrolments now!

👉 20 free ECE for all children aged 2 years old - 5 years old.
👉 Ideally placed to use the nearby bush as part of our Ngahere ako (forest learning) program.
👉 A diverse kindergarten with … View more
Sunshine Kindergarten in Karori has spaces available and are welcoming new enrolments now!

👉 20 free ECE for all children aged 2 years old - 5 years old.
👉 Ideally placed to use the nearby bush as part of our Ngahere ako (forest learning) program.
👉 A diverse kindergarten with children from many cultures make up our community.

💬 MESSAGE us on Facebook. EMAIL us at sunshine@wmkindergartens.org.nz. PHONE us on 04 476 9903. VISIT us at 21a Sunshine Avenue. ENROL here: www.wmkindergartens.org.nz...

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853 days ago

Basketball hoop on stand- hoop broken

Imogen from Northland

Free to whoever would like to collect it - this is a basketball hoop with a sturdy frame. Hoop has rusted off pole but could be fixed by someone who has the know how. Collection from Northland.

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854 days ago

Grandparents needed!

Kate from Northland

Know any local grandies looking to take a family under their wing? Then message today!

Here at Grandfriends we bring together families and grandies in the hope of forging new familial connections. And boy is this a great family seeking the best grandie. Jo, Tim and their son Max (5) are active … View more
Know any local grandies looking to take a family under their wing? Then message today!

Here at Grandfriends we bring together families and grandies in the hope of forging new familial connections. And boy is this a great family seeking the best grandie. Jo, Tim and their son Max (5) are active and creative, going orienteering every fortnight. They would love for someone to join them! However, if that's not your favourite they are also creative; Jo likes op shopping and is interested in music, and Max is into art and building with wood. Bonus, they have a cat called Fuji. 🐱🧶
As a comment from Jo herself: "I would personally love to connect with a family/Grandie who loves playing musical instruments. This would be a real treat, and a great way to connect! If not music, then someone who loves getting creative in some form, whether it be through art, clay, food creations, beads, or whatever else, it doesn't matter really 😉"
If something you would like to be part of please get in touch quoting reference number 4956 Joanna.

To sign up or for more information visit our website www.grandfriends.nz...

Please note that this is an entirely volunteer run organisation.

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854 days ago

FREE Fridge Freezer

Rodrigo from Karori

FREE Fridge Freezer Westinghouse 380 Litres
Model BJ385

I don't know how old is, but I guess several years.

It has issues with the thermostat or something like that, as it froze the vegetables in the fridge part, but for normal things works well. The freezer works as expected. Also, it … View more
FREE Fridge Freezer Westinghouse 380 Litres
Model BJ385

I don't know how old is, but I guess several years.

It has issues with the thermostat or something like that, as it froze the vegetables in the fridge part, but for normal things works well. The freezer works as expected. Also, it makes some noises sometimes, but nothing too loud, it is the thing that you can expect from an old fridge.

The containers in the freezer have some cracked parts (see photos).

Only pick up in Karori.

If you need any more details just let me know.

Free

854 days ago

BUY ART AND HELP US REACH LONELY SENIORS

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Age Concern Wellington Region has a fantastic opportunity for you to help reach lonely seniors, and acquire beautiful original art pieces at the same time!
Ron Jobson, a 91-year-old painter from Strathmore, is donating 75% of the proceeds from sales of his amazing paintings to Age Concern … View more
Age Concern Wellington Region has a fantastic opportunity for you to help reach lonely seniors, and acquire beautiful original art pieces at the same time!
Ron Jobson, a 91-year-old painter from Strathmore, is donating 75% of the proceeds from sales of his amazing paintings to Age Concern Wellington Region.

Call 04 499 6648 or email info@acwellington.org.nz for details or click here for details:

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854 days ago

Markets in July - Makara Beach Craft Market & The Northland Winter Fair

Sharon from Karori

Don't forget to save the date for these 2 fab community markets coming to you in July!

The Makara Beach Craft Market - Sunday, 17 July - Makara Community Hall - fb.me...

The Northland Winter Fair - Sunday, 24 July - Northland Memorial Community Centre - fb.me...

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