Makara, Wellington

Has your garden blessed you with a surplus this year?

Has your garden blessed you with a surplus this year?

What are you doing with your extra greens? Share your secrets in dealing with the 'Great Veggie Glut'!

2782 days ago

Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We’ve had some great feedback and suggestions already from the community on the draft Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan.

Have your say on the draft plan now

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2782 days ago

Plunket Karori Under Fives Consultation - final report

The Team from Plunket

CONSULTATION CONCLUSION | The Karori Under Fives Consultation report will be delivered to the Plunket Board tomorrow. The report reflects the community’s feedback and provides some recommendations about the ways Plunket can make the best impact on the needs of young families in Karori. We are … View moreCONSULTATION CONCLUSION | The Karori Under Fives Consultation report will be delivered to the Plunket Board tomorrow. The report reflects the community’s feedback and provides some recommendations about the ways Plunket can make the best impact on the needs of young families in Karori. We are very grateful to the members of the consultation advisory group, who have contributed a lot of time, energy and ideas to ensure the consultation delivers on these objectives. The Plunket Board will meet next week to consider the report and we are looking forward to publishing the report and to sharing the Board’s response.

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2784 days ago

Looking for book

Anisha from Karori

Looking for
Management Accounting Strategic Decision Making ,performance and risk
2nd edition
by Cris Hunt.Carolyn Fowler and Lyndal.. ASAP...

Please text me on 0210382772 if you got one..
Thanks

2783 days ago

The Winter Food Appeal

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

The Winter Food Appeal has been a huge success. Thank you for your kindness and generosity Karori! The Karori Community Centre is a drop off point for donations to the Food Bank - for any time of the year. So if you've ever got spare non-perishable food or toiletries, we'd love your … View moreThe Winter Food Appeal has been a huge success. Thank you for your kindness and generosity Karori! The Karori Community Centre is a drop off point for donations to the Food Bank - for any time of the year. So if you've ever got spare non-perishable food or toiletries, we'd love your donations. Many thanks!

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2783 days ago

Selling my Subaru Legacy

Michael from Crofton Downs

Hi Neighbours,

I have two cars and now one of them is surplus to requirements. I intend to sell my 2004 Subaru Legacy, and keep the other one.

The car is in good condition, with the cambelt changed, new rotors, new brake pads, and new battery.

For details, you can check on Trademe (… View more
Hi Neighbours,

I have two cars and now one of them is surplus to requirements. I intend to sell my 2004 Subaru Legacy, and keep the other one.

The car is in good condition, with the cambelt changed, new rotors, new brake pads, and new battery.

For details, you can check on Trademe (www.trademe.co.nz...).

Let me know if you are interested.

Cheers,
Michael

Price: $7,950

2784 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.

So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?

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Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?
  • 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
    40.7% Complete
  • 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
    50.2% Complete
  • 9% I'm on the fence on this one
    9% Complete
2776 votes
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2785 days ago

Kids art classes starting this week

Andy from Karori

Hi there, have you been thinking about trying an art class for your child this term? We have some great creative art and drawing classes for ages 5-16 at the Karori Rec Centre. Kids classes are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, most classes start this week.
Kids classes are shown in green. … View more
Hi there, have you been thinking about trying an art class for your child this term? We have some great creative art and drawing classes for ages 5-16 at the Karori Rec Centre. Kids classes are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, most classes start this week.
Kids classes are shown in green. See our website for more information and to book: www.kacc.org.nz...

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2787 days ago

Aro Jam

Daniela from Aro Valley

Kids got lots of energy? Send them along to Aro Jam so they can learn to channel it into music! We've got spaces for new students in our term three class starting Tuesday 31st July.
Get involved with the coolest little kids music class in the capital. We write songs, try out a whole range of … View more
Kids got lots of energy? Send them along to Aro Jam so they can learn to channel it into music! We've got spaces for new students in our term three class starting Tuesday 31st July.
Get involved with the coolest little kids music class in the capital. We write songs, try out a whole range of different instruments from orchestral instruments.... to electric guitars.... to taonga pūoro... and much more, while we learn a whole bunch of musical skills helping us to build confidence and creativity!

More info and sign up on our FB page:
www.facebook.com...

2787 days ago

Spade Aid 2018 tomorrow!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Tomorrow is a big day at Queen Elizabeth Park. It’s going to be epic. Come along, pitch in and be part of the restoration plan for one of Greater Wellington’s awesome natural playgrounds.

Plant a tree, #leafyourlegacy and have as bit of fun. Local musicians will be playing. There’ll be a… View more
Tomorrow is a big day at Queen Elizabeth Park. It’s going to be epic. Come along, pitch in and be part of the restoration plan for one of Greater Wellington’s awesome natural playgrounds.

Plant a tree, #leafyourlegacy and have as bit of fun. Local musicians will be playing. There’ll be a huge supply of the sausages being sizzled and you can come make a difference.

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2788 days ago

MyCare Recommendation

Cynthia from Ngaio

Hey, just wanted to share this platform - fabulous resource for finding self-employed caregivers or home helpers, likewise a great platform for self-employed cleaners or caregivers who don't want the stress of having to do their own taxes - MyCare does it for 5% after the 10% tax that they … View moreHey, just wanted to share this platform - fabulous resource for finding self-employed caregivers or home helpers, likewise a great platform for self-employed cleaners or caregivers who don't want the stress of having to do their own taxes - MyCare does it for 5% after the 10% tax that they file on your behalf. Would love to see more quality people sign up and for caring individuals who want to set their own hours and fees this could be a great job opportunity for you! www.mycare.co.nz....

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2788 days ago

Looking for someone asap to clean house a few times weekly

Cynthia from Ngaio

We are sensitive to perfumes so need someone who is willing to leave it off for the visit. Email ethnogenre@gmail.com or message on neighbourly - needed asap. Must be able to pass police check/have good references

2788 days ago

Plunket Karori Under Fives Consultation - Sensemaking Workshop

The Team from Plunket

WHAT DID WE LEARN? | Thank you to everyone who attended the Karori Consultation Sensemaking Workshop yesterday. The consultation provided a lot of information, with strong consensus that the Plunket Nurse is the most valued service for young families in Karori. Of course, the Plunket Nursing … View moreWHAT DID WE LEARN? | Thank you to everyone who attended the Karori Consultation Sensemaking Workshop yesterday. The consultation provided a lot of information, with strong consensus that the Plunket Nurse is the most valued service for young families in Karori. Of course, the Plunket Nursing service will be continuing in Karori, regardless of other decisions. The consultation report will be completed next week and we are looking forward to sharing more information from it.

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2788 days ago

Victoria Street closure on Saturday 28 July

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Victoria Street between Ghuznee and Dixon streets will be closed to traffic tomorrow (Sat 28 July) to allow a tower crane to be dismantled and removed. We recommend motorists avoid Victoria Street between 5.30am and 7pm. Brooklyn-bound buses will be detoured through a car park close to the work … View moreVictoria Street between Ghuznee and Dixon streets will be closed to traffic tomorrow (Sat 28 July) to allow a tower crane to be dismantled and removed. We recommend motorists avoid Victoria Street between 5.30am and 7pm. Brooklyn-bound buses will be detoured through a car park close to the work site while other southbound traffic will be diverted via Dixon, Willis and Ghuznee streets. We apologise for the inconvenience.

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2788 days ago

Gardening tips from our ezine, Get Growing

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on repotting container plants, potting up seeds, taking cuttings, collecting scion wood and moving large plants. Our crop of the week is perpetual spinach and we have a special feature on growing easy-peasy succulents. Try out delicious … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on repotting container plants, potting up seeds, taking cuttings, collecting scion wood and moving large plants. Our crop of the week is perpetual spinach and we have a special feature on growing easy-peasy succulents. Try out delicious Jewish recipes from Feasting by Amanda Ruben and enter to win a pair of Red Band gumboots from Skellerup and a $35 voucher from Awapuni Nurseries. Not subscriber yet? Sign up today. It's free!

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2788 days ago

Need some stuffing for door stops, toys, cushions etc

Caroline from Wilton

Come grab a bag of scraps from Vinnies Re Sew.

We've masses of small pieces of cloth from our sewing which we've been using for stuffing door stops and draught excluder. Save on the cost of polyester wadding and pop upstairs to Vinnies Re Sew for a free bag of scraps. Bring a bag to … View more
Come grab a bag of scraps from Vinnies Re Sew.

We've masses of small pieces of cloth from our sewing which we've been using for stuffing door stops and draught excluder. Save on the cost of polyester wadding and pop upstairs to Vinnies Re Sew for a free bag of scraps. Bring a bag to fill.

Vinnies Op shop 32 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie.
Monday - Wednesday 9.30 - 4.30
Thursday - Friday 9.30 - 2.00

If you can't make it during those hours leave your name below and we'll leave a bag at the bottom of the stairs for you to collect outside those hours.

Free

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