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2343 days ago

Get Real Skills in Demand

Rebecca Davidson from WelTec

Enrolments for Trimester 2 are now open at WelTec. We offer fees free on a wide range of programmes starting in July, including; automotive, beauty therapy, business, construction, creative, engineering, hairdressing, hospitality, information technology, makeup artistry, social services, tourism … View moreEnrolments for Trimester 2 are now open at WelTec. We offer fees free on a wide range of programmes starting in July, including; automotive, beauty therapy, business, construction, creative, engineering, hairdressing, hospitality, information technology, makeup artistry, social services, tourism and more.

Get in touch to find out more about your options. Our advisors are available on 0800 935 832 or info@weltec.ac.nz.
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2343 days ago

Make a Difference Market, Saturday June 30

Sustainability Trust

Fancy a unique day out? Get along to Sustainability Trust’s Make a Difference Market, showcasing local businesses, all with a Fairtrade, ethical, natural, recycled, reusable or community twist!

Food, homeware, books, skincare, clothing, reusable bags, fabric, warm, energy-efficient homes, and … View more
Fancy a unique day out? Get along to Sustainability Trust’s Make a Difference Market, showcasing local businesses, all with a Fairtrade, ethical, natural, recycled, reusable or community twist!

Food, homeware, books, skincare, clothing, reusable bags, fabric, warm, energy-efficient homes, and much more.

Come and get set for winter, plastic-free July and Fairtrade fortnight. This event is plastic bag free so come prepared!

Where: Sustainability Trust’s EcoCentre, 2 Forresters Lane, Wellington
When: 10 am – 2pm, Saturday June 30

Full details: www.facebook.com/events/2077426902523899/
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2344 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2344 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2344 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2344 days ago

Is your emergency kit all sorted?

Nikau Foundation

We’re all about making Wellington one of the most resilient cities in the world. You can play your part too - from getting to know your neighbours and making sure your emergency tool kit is up to date, to getting stocked up on Wellington Chocolate Factory’s special-edition Stevey Templar … View moreWe’re all about making Wellington one of the most resilient cities in the world. You can play your part too - from getting to know your neighbours and making sure your emergency tool kit is up to date, to getting stocked up on Wellington Chocolate Factory’s special-edition Stevey Templar designed salted caramel chocolate bars…
Wait, what?!
Yes, you did read that right!
Head over to discover how Nikau Foundation is making resilience even sweeter and get involved! #GiveWhereYouLive
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2344 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
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2345 days ago

Pilates...

Anya from Wadestown

Do you have any friends or family who want to start Classical Pilates?

The benefits of Pilates are: strengthening, lengthening, toning, flexibility, posture and balance, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

And it's fun!

Dynamic Pilates, Marsden Village, Karori, is taking enrolments … View more
Do you have any friends or family who want to start Classical Pilates?

The benefits of Pilates are: strengthening, lengthening, toning, flexibility, posture and balance, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

And it's fun!

Dynamic Pilates, Marsden Village, Karori, is taking enrolments for the Term 3 Introduction to Pilates Block Course. Eight weekly group classes will run Wednesday 25 July - Wednesday 12 Sept, 7:30pm - 8:15pm.

Participants can then join pilates mat, reformer, chair and tower classes.

Only 10 places. $150.00.

Go to www.dynamicpilates.co.nz... or email bookings@dynamicpilates.co.nz for more information

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2345 days ago

Needing Career Advice?

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

If you are leaving school, changing your career or a parent returning to work - Catherine Shaw is an experienced Career Advisor who can offer support and help. She can assist with the application process, CV's, cover letters and interview coaching.

Catherine works out of Karori Community … View more
If you are leaving school, changing your career or a parent returning to work - Catherine Shaw is an experienced Career Advisor who can offer support and help. She can assist with the application process, CV's, cover letters and interview coaching.

Catherine works out of Karori Community Centre and has a great knowledge of the Labour Market and ideas to progress your career.

As a qualified Career Counsellor and Professional Member of CDANZ, she has trained in the use of the Self Directed Search assessment tool and can offer this over two sessions for $160.

Career Advice is $80 an hour.

You can find out more about Catherine at www.careerwisewellington.co.nz... or call 021 1493761 to arrange an appointment.

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2345 days ago

A cautionary code compliance tale

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does your home have a code compliance certificate? A couple who lived in their Wellington townhouse for 25 years with no problems thought theirs did, until they decided to sell.

Find out what impact not having a code compliance certificate can have, and what you need to be aware of if … View more
Does your home have a code compliance certificate? A couple who lived in their Wellington townhouse for 25 years with no problems thought theirs did, until they decided to sell.

Find out what impact not having a code compliance certificate can have, and what you need to be aware of if you're unsure whether your home is up to code.

2345 days ago

July School Holiday Programme at the centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

July School Holiday programme with Dramaremedy at the centre;
Develop your child's appreciation of literature, acting skills and conversational ability through this workshop on Poetry, Prose and Scripted Plays.
Dates;
9th July - Poetry

10th July - Prose

11th July - Scripted Plays

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July School Holiday programme with Dramaremedy at the centre;
Develop your child's appreciation of literature, acting skills and conversational ability through this workshop on Poetry, Prose and Scripted Plays.
Dates;
9th July - Poetry

10th July - Prose

11th July - Scripted Plays

Time; 9.00 am - 4.00 pm (doors open from 8.30 am)
To enrol or for more details contact Dramaremedy on:

Phone: 04 478 5962 or 0220 27 33 16

E-mail: dramaremedy@gmail.com

Website: www.dramaremedy.co.nz...

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2345 days ago

A big Thank You!

Emma from Karori

To our amazing volunteers! Thank you! The earth and the community appreciate you so much! Our incredible volunteers work tirelessly and what many people don't realise is that many of them have multiple causes they volunteer for! They are individuals who have tremendous heart and we are so glad… View moreTo our amazing volunteers! Thank you! The earth and the community appreciate you so much! Our incredible volunteers work tirelessly and what many people don't realise is that many of them have multiple causes they volunteer for! They are individuals who have tremendous heart and we are so glad we have them!

2345 days ago

Karori Community Centre AGM tomorrow

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

Our AGM is on tomorrow evening and we'd love to see you there. Please join us for refreshments from 7pm. Our meeting will start at 7.30pm.

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2345 days ago

WIN a central heating package!

The Gas Hub

Can your home connect natural gas for FREE?
Head to The Gas Hub to find out and be in to WIN a central heating package.

This could be the start of a whole new level of comfort for your home.
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2345 days ago

Want a power free sewage treatment system?

NaturalFlow

Nature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with ‘Nature’ by harnessing these forces, that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.

Positioning them in an enclosed eco-system that simulates … View more
Nature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with ‘Nature’ by harnessing these forces, that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.

Positioning them in an enclosed eco-system that simulates the forest floor, to treat and break down your wastewater until it is perfectly safe to be re-introduced into the environment, via the soil, and of course – ‘Nature’ does all this, for you, for FREE!

Waterflow NZ Ltd has professional Installers that cover every region of New Zealand, contact us to find out the closest one to you.
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