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2213 days ago

Future of civil defence emergency management - have your say!

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Have your say about the future of civil defence emergency management in New Zealand.

We want to know what you think about a proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy for New Zealand.

The strategy sets New Zealand’s vision and long-term goals for civil defence emergency management. It has a… View more
Have your say about the future of civil defence emergency management in New Zealand.

We want to know what you think about a proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy for New Zealand.

The strategy sets New Zealand’s vision and long-term goals for civil defence emergency management. It has a strong focus on building community and societal disaster resilience to protect New Zealand’s prosperity and well-being.

Your input will help us to make the strategy relevant, and better able to meet its objectives, for all New Zealanders. You can view the proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy and find out how to make a submission at www.civildefence.govt.nz...

The consultation will close on Friday, 7 December 2018.

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2214 days ago

Live Stronger for Longer!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your community. Go to … View moreMaintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your community. Go to livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission. Find out more

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2214 days ago

Childrens after school art classes, 8+

Andy from Karori

Do you have a child aged 8+ who loves art? It's not too late to book one of our great kids art classes. These 2 classes (age 8+ and 9+) are quite quiet, so we'd love to have you. (Take $12 off the price for missing for the first class)

Monday – Let’s Make Art with Margaret and … View more
Do you have a child aged 8+ who loves art? It's not too late to book one of our great kids art classes. These 2 classes (age 8+ and 9+) are quite quiet, so we'd love to have you. (Take $12 off the price for missing for the first class)

Monday – Let’s Make Art with Margaret and Melissa Cost: $95 from Monday 29 October - 17 December 2018 running 4- 5.30pm.

Suitable for 9 years and above. This class focuses on developing a wide range of creative and technical skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and textile art. In Term 4 we will be exploring how to use watercolour and zentangles to create interesting paintings, we will also explore mixed media and paint on thick canvas paper in the style of German Abstract artists Gerhard Richter. And finally we will make clay sculptures of Roman style columns and distance markers, that we later paint based on the Antonine Wall built across Scotland well before Hadrian’s Wall. The work is very experimental and all materials required are included in the fee.



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Thursday – Let’s Make Art with Julie Cost: $95 from Thursday 25 October until 13 December 2018 running from 4-5.30pm.

Suitable for children 8 years and above. This is a fun and very creative art class in which children are encouraged to draw, colour, paint, and explore different media and techniques. This term we will be doing pottery, printmaking and some other fun crafty/arty things.



Email info@kacc.org.nz to book.

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2215 days ago

Fonterra Open Gates, free family day out

Fonterra Open Gates

Some Fonterra farmers are opening up their gates on Sunday 11 November, to show how they care for the environment and what they are doing to help protect it.

It’s also your chance to enjoy a fun family day out on the farm, where you can see where your milk comes from, chat to our farmers and … View more
Some Fonterra farmers are opening up their gates on Sunday 11 November, to show how they care for the environment and what they are doing to help protect it.

It’s also your chance to enjoy a fun family day out on the farm, where you can see where your milk comes from, chat to our farmers and sample our products, including our special edition Tip Top ice cream.

Book your free farm visit to secure your place and don't forget your gumboots! For more information visit Open Gates.
Find out more!

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2215 days ago

Fisher Price Musical Walker

Julia from Crofton Downs

Excellent Condition

Price: $20

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2215 days ago

Help Tom Thank the Blind Foundation

The Team from Givealittle

Hi New Zealand,

This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.

94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to … View more
Hi New Zealand,

This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.

94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to this wonderful organisation through Givealittle!

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2216 days ago

Busy in the CBD Sunday 28 Oct

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

It's going to be a busy day in the CBD on Sunday 28 October. We've got Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington), Diwali & of course, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visiting Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Check our website for traffic tips & vantage points for … View moreIt's going to be a busy day in the CBD on Sunday 28 October. We've got Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington), Diwali & of course, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visiting Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Check our website for traffic tips & vantage points for Sunday.

2216 days ago

Does your child need braces?

BP Orthodontics

Investing in their smile and confidence is invaluable. Just $65 including GST for an initial consultation.

“The team at The Orthodontist are absolutely fantastic. They make you feel like you are part of their family, from the friendly receptionist right through. Bhavik is one of the most … View more
Investing in their smile and confidence is invaluable. Just $65 including GST for an initial consultation.

“The team at The Orthodontist are absolutely fantastic. They make you feel like you are part of their family, from the friendly receptionist right through. Bhavik is one of the most amazing people. Always so positive, always smiling, remembers all our names and makes the children feel really special. The Orthodontist practice is a cool place to visit because of the vibrant colours, incredible lego collection and posters. Thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone.”

A Moir
Very Happy Mum
Find out more!

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2216 days ago

There’s a lot happening across the Wellington region this weekend. Please check our website or Metlink Commuter App before your travel.

Community Engagement Advisor from

- Industrial action by some members of the Tramways Union will continue over the weekend, although we expect minimal disruption to services.

- Spring into Tawa will close part of Main Road in Tawa on Saturday 27. Route 60 will be diverted.

- Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington)… View more
- Industrial action by some members of the Tramways Union will continue over the weekend, although we expect minimal disruption to services.

- Spring into Tawa will close part of Main Road in Tawa on Saturday 27. Route 60 will be diverted.

- Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington) event will close some CBD streets on Sunday 28. Routes 3, 18e and 21 will be diverted.

- Duke and Duchess of Sussex Harry and Meghan are in town over the weekend and will be visiting Pukeahu, National War Memorial Park on Sunday 28 afternoon. Route 3 services are unlikely to be affected but we will let you know if they are.

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2216 days ago

There’s a lot happening across the Wellington region this weekend. Please check our website or Metlink Commuter App before your travel.

Community Engagement Advisor from

- Industrial action by some members of the Tramways Union will continue over the weekend, although we expect minimal disruption to services.

- Spring into Tawa will close part of Main Road in Tawa on Saturday 27. Route 60 will be diverted.

- Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington)… View more
- Industrial action by some members of the Tramways Union will continue over the weekend, although we expect minimal disruption to services.

- Spring into Tawa will close part of Main Road in Tawa on Saturday 27. Route 60 will be diverted.

- Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington) event will close some CBD streets on Sunday 28. Routes 3, 18e and 21 will be diverted.

- Duke and Duchess of Sussex Harry and Meghan are in town over the weekend and will be visiting Pukeahu, National War Memorial Park on Sunday 28 afternoon. Route 3 services are unlikely to be affected but we will let you know if they are.

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2216 days ago

Bus strike is unlikely to affect this afternoon’s school services and peak services

Community Engagement Advisor from

Metlink continues to monitor strike action by some members of the Tramways Union and is in constant contact with our operators.

This afternoon’s school services and peak services are not expected to be affected but are constantly monitoring the situation and will keep you updated. Please check … View more
Metlink continues to monitor strike action by some members of the Tramways Union and is in constant contact with our operators.

This afternoon’s school services and peak services are not expected to be affected but are constantly monitoring the situation and will keep you updated. Please check our website and Metlink Commuter App before you travel.

For more information visit our website.

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2216 days ago

Royal walkabout: traffic tips and vantage points

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Thousands of people are expected to gather at Wellington’s Pukeahu National War Memorial Park this Sunday 28 October for a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The Duke and Duchess will meet the public at Pukeahu between 4.45pm and 5.30pm after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown … View more
Thousands of people are expected to gather at Wellington’s Pukeahu National War Memorial Park this Sunday 28 October for a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The Duke and Duchess will meet the public at Pukeahu between 4.45pm and 5.30pm after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and visiting the newly unveiled UK War Memorial. It will be their only public appearance in Wellington.

· Try to arrive well in advance
· If you have to drive, try not to park too close to Pukeahu – there’s not much parking in the neighbourhood. Try to take a bus or take an enjoyable walk through the city to Pukeahu.
· Let the kids, people shorter of stature, and seniors, get up the front – taller people can get a good view over their heads
· If it’s raining (or blazing sunshine), leave the umbrella at home – it’ll block views. Instead, take a hat if it’s raining.

The Ta Ara Tapere ki Pōneke - Open Streets event in the CBD on Sunday means Taranaki Street, between Dixon and Jessie Streets, will be closed between 6am and 3pm. Other streets also to be closed during this time are:

· Victoria Street (Hunter to Wakefield)
· Wakefield Street (Victoria to Cuba)
· Lower Cuba Street (Wakefield to Manners)
· Dixon Street (Cuba Mall to Taranaki)
· Inglewood Place
· Ghuznee Street (Taranaki to Marion)
· Manners Street (Taranaki to Cuba) will be bus-only.

Bus services will run as normal except for routes 3 and 21. Diversions will be in place – check the details on the Metlink website.

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2216 days ago

Check out the latest SuperSeniors newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose the right internet plan and we learn more about how to become a Dementia Friend.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view past editions go to www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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2216 days ago

Poll: What are you handing out for Halloween this year?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Halloween is always associated with truckloads of candy! But this year it seems like things are changing and healthy snacks might be on the menu. Is this the case for you?

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What are you handing out for Halloween this year?
  • 25.1% Candy
    25.1% Complete
  • 3.2% Healthy snacks
    3.2% Complete
  • 71.1% Nothing
    71.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Homemade sweet treats
    0.7% Complete
1351 votes
2218 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 70.6% Yes
    70.6% Complete
  • 29.4% No
    29.4% Complete
595 votes
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