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Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!
It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.… View moreNot all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!
It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.
The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!
What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.
Click to read Doug's story.
Its time to beautify the old St John’s site on the Corner of Karori Road and Campbell Street, to create a vibrant and engaging community space for all to enjoy.
Boston Projects and Foxtail Events are hosting a Community Planting Day on Saturday, 27 January from 10am – 2pm, and the whole of … View moreIts time to beautify the old St John’s site on the Corner of Karori Road and Campbell Street, to create a vibrant and engaging community space for all to enjoy.
Boston Projects and Foxtail Events are hosting a Community Planting Day on Saturday, 27 January from 10am – 2pm, and the whole of Karori is invited to attend and participate in this fun day out.
Bring your gumboots, trowels, spades, forks and a bunch of energy and enthusiasm to help make our town centre fantastic! A bottle or water, sunhat and sunscreen is super important too!
This grass roots initiative is fully reliant on the support of the Karori community and there are a number of ways that you can contribute to this project. For example, we need more plants (i.e native grasses and bushes, succulents flowering plants, wildflowers, bulbs, herbs, or edible plants). Anything will be considered.
We are also looking for a local talented artist to create a mural and someone to regularly help keep the section tidy with some strimming of the grass.
If you are able to volunteer your time with either of these, then please get in touch with Boston Projects at hello@bostonprojects.co.nz
We look forward to seeing you there!
LINK TO FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE - fb.me...
A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!
And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their … View moreA huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!
And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their entries.
Tracey Rose
Julie Chamberlain
Selina Chan
Alexi White
Robert Brumm
Maria Wood
Kerena Davidson
Julie Gregory
Mark Williams
Glen Adams
We have two Staying Safe Refresher Courses being held in February and March. One at the Hosanna Harvest Church in Epuni and the other at the Upper Hutt Library.
These courses are free and include a light lunch (see attached posters).
To book your place call us on (04) 499 6646 or visit our … View moreWe have two Staying Safe Refresher Courses being held in February and March. One at the Hosanna Harvest Church in Epuni and the other at the Upper Hutt Library.
These courses are free and include a light lunch (see attached posters).
To book your place call us on (04) 499 6646 or visit our website.
Our Wellington, Hutt and Porirua offices are open and ready to help you volunteer in 2024! Get involved in your community while having fun, learning new skills and meeting people. We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website, and you can search by location or area of interest. Check them out … View moreOur Wellington, Hutt and Porirua offices are open and ready to help you volunteer in 2024! Get involved in your community while having fun, learning new skills and meeting people. We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website, and you can search by location or area of interest. Check them out at:
volunteerwellington.nz...
If you would like assistance to find a suitable role give us a call on:
* Wellington 04 499 4570
* Hutt Valley 04 566 6786
* Porirua 020 4069 3653
Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.
Make this … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.
Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Birthday Lottery and get your tickets today.
Skellerup kids boots size 8
Vanish spray (1/3 of bottle left )
Shoe protector spray (1/3 left )
Shoe cream (light brown ) used couple of times
Pick up from Crofton Downs
Contact number Yuki (02108467667)
Bed for free. Must pick up.
Base legs can no longer go in on one corner of the bed, but can use the bed without legs it is fine. Will come with legs. So you can fix if you are able to.
Base and mattress come together
Bed for free. Must pick up.
Base legs can no longer go in on one corner of the bed, but can use the bed without legs it is fine. Will come with legs. So you can fix if you are able to.
Base and mattress come together
Second post for these. 15 boxes, most of which we paid money for and had books in them, folded down for easy transit. Near the CBD too.
Fire crews continue to fight a scrub fire in the Porirua seaside area of Titahi Bay this morning (Friday) which began late on Thursday night and northerly winds pushed a veil of smoke from the blaze over Wellington’s northern suburbs. Smoke was also reported in the Hutt Valley and the Wellington … View moreFire crews continue to fight a scrub fire in the Porirua seaside area of Titahi Bay this morning (Friday) which began late on Thursday night and northerly winds pushed a veil of smoke from the blaze over Wellington’s northern suburbs. Smoke was also reported in the Hutt Valley and the Wellington coastal suburb of Miramar.
What you need to know:
- Fenz was alerted to the blaze at 11.04pm on Thursday, and the first crews arrived by about 11.10pm.
- About 7.15am Friday, Fire and Emergency NZ said eight crews were still working to bring the vegetation fire under control. Helicopters with monsoon buckets would also be working on Friday morning.
- The fire was burning over about 10ha in Whitireia Park, and people were asked to stay away from the area. No homes were at risk, Fenz said.
- Residents in Wellington’s northern suburbs woke to the sight of a red glow in the sky and the smell of smoke in the air.
- Commuters travelling into Wellington city from the north were also driving through heavy smoke over the motorway in the central Porirua area.
- Fenz said smoke was affecting a large part of Porirua, and the National Public Health Service had advised that people in an area where there was smoke should go inside, close the windows and doors and turn off air conditioning units. Anyone who had been exposed to the smoke and was feeling unwell should contact Healthline (0800 611 116) or ring their doctor for advice.
Beware of inhaling smoke:
People should avoid exposure to smoke if possible.
Smoke may irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and airways. Symptoms could include watery or sore eyes, dry or sore throat, sore nose, cough, tightness of the chest or difficulty breathing. In healthy people, most symptoms disappeared soon after exposure to smoke ended and did not cause long-term health problems. Smokers, the elderly, children, and those with heart disease, asthma or other lung disease were at the greatest risk of harm from smoke inhalation.
From 12:01am, Wednesday 17th January, Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt will move to level 2 water restrictions. All unattended watering systems will be banned, this includes household sprinklers and irrigation systems.
You will be able to water your garden by hand anytime, on any… View moreFrom 12:01am, Wednesday 17th January, Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt will move to level 2 water restrictions. All unattended watering systems will be banned, this includes household sprinklers and irrigation systems.
You will be able to water your garden by hand anytime, on any day, so long as you don’t leave your garden hose or watering device unattended.
This helps to limit water waste and helps reduce the risk of tighter water restrictions and further shortages.
Rain is forecast, but the amount expected is not enough to help the situation.
For more information on the risk this summer and tips on water conservation, head to wellingtonwater.co.nz/our-wai-can-run-dry
Dive into the quintessential Kiwi summer with sparkling beaches, iconic Pohutukawa trees, and the aroma of a classic sausage sizzle!
Explore Aotearoa's hidden gems and popular spots that captivate both locals and tourists during the scorching summer season.
This year marks the 115th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Penguin on Wellington's south coast. It is a part of our history that not many people know about.
The Penguin was the inter-island ferry of its day. When it sank in a storm on 12th February 1909, two thirds of those on board … View moreThis year marks the 115th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Penguin on Wellington's south coast. It is a part of our history that not many people know about.
The Penguin was the inter-island ferry of its day. When it sank in a storm on 12th February 1909, two thirds of those on board lost their lives including all of the children and all except one woman.
The Friends will be running their annual S.S. Penguin tour on the 11th February from 1-3pm. This tour will cover the stories of some of the many lives lost that night. Tickets are $10 per person. Please visit our website to secure yours:
friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...
Photo courtesy of the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Montage of images in memory of members of the Toomer family who lost their lives in the wreck of the ship Penguin. Dickie, John, 1869-1942 :Collection of postcards, prints and negatives. Ref: PAColl-3037-1-05. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22543380
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