Makara, Wellington

2471 days ago

Heartbeat Free Training at the Centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Wellington Free Ambulance are holding their Free Heartbeat training sessions again this year at community centres around Wellington.
The first one at Churton Park Community Centre is scheduled for Monday 19 Feb 7pm - 8.30pm.
Register your interest now on cpcc@wcc.govt.nz or 04 830 4802

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2472 days ago

Looking for Jacob Doolan

Debbie from Wadestown

Hi there

I’ve had a Lego magazine for a Jacob Doolan sent to my address in Fernhill Terrace. If anyone knows Jacob, can you please let me know where to redirect this too?

2471 days ago

Look out for new street lights

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

This month we will begin to install LEDs in street lights around Wellington. These are environmentally friendly, energy saving and will provide better visibility around the city. The adjustable LEDs last up to 20 years and are also shock and vibration-proof – perfect for our windy capital. For … View moreThis month we will begin to install LEDs in street lights around Wellington. These are environmentally friendly, energy saving and will provide better visibility around the city. The adjustable LEDs last up to 20 years and are also shock and vibration-proof – perfect for our windy capital. For more info click here.

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2471 days ago

Assisting women to Return to IT

Return to IT

Are you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.

Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills… View more
Are you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.

Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills and experience, we want more women to be a part of New Zealand’s digital future. Return to IT is looking to employ women to work in a variety of available technology or technology-related roles within some of NZ's top employers.
Find out more

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2471 days ago

Let’s join together and put tamariki first!

Children's Day

There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha! Find out more

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2472 days ago

Welcome to new Marsden Principal Narelle Umbers

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

We were absolutely delighted to commission our new Principal, Narelle Umbers and welcome new students and staff into the Marsden Whānau with a stirring and heartfelt pōwhiri on Monday. It was truly spine tingling. We are so proud that Ms Umbers started her Marsden journey in such a special way.

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2472 days ago

Poll: What part does meat play in your diet?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?

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What part does meat play in your diet?
  • 52% I eat meat most days
    52% Complete
  • 29.2% I am reducing the amount of meat in my diet
    29.2% Complete
  • 4.5% I eat only white meat
    4.5% Complete
  • 3% I eat only fish
    3% Complete
  • 7.2% I don't eat any meat
    7.2% Complete
  • 4% I don't eat any animal products at all
    4% Complete
2794 votes
2472 days ago

Free plastic pits

Hiro from Wadestown

Free plastic pits

Free

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2472 days ago

Live chat recap: Your gardening dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.

If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.

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2472 days ago

Humble sausage sizzle raises much needed funds for local charities

The Warehouse New Zealand

We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community. Watch the video

2472 days ago

Linocut making at Nairn Street Cottage

Brian Wood from Wellington Museums Trust

Join our graphic artists Sarah Maxey and Benjamin James on a journey into the world of linocut. Learn about the history and different processes of printmaking and then venture into a workshop to cut and print your own linocut print. Proudly supported by Vincents Art Workshop. No experience … View moreJoin our graphic artists Sarah Maxey and Benjamin James on a journey into the world of linocut. Learn about the history and different processes of printmaking and then venture into a workshop to cut and print your own linocut print. Proudly supported by Vincents Art Workshop. No experience necessary.

When: Sunday 25th February, 10am
Where: Nairn Street Cottage

Costs $20 - bookings essential.
Book here

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2473 days ago

Wood stacking

Marianna from Brooklyn

I need a hand moving and stacking 3 metres of fire wood. Flat access and not far to move. Couple of hours work in Brooklyn for a couple of willing people. Looking to do it this weekend, Sat afternoon/Sunday. Thanks

2473 days ago

Grandparents with Grandchildren playgroup

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Come along tomorrow from 10am - 11.30am and join our Grandparents with Grandchildren playgroup. We welcome all grandparents with their preschool grandchildren....
we are still looking for a coordinator to run the group, but all are welcome to use the facilities and help eachother.

2473 days ago

Turn your small business into a big one

BNZ

Got a great product or service? A decent sales track record? And a satisfied base of happy customers? Then it's time to turn your small business into a big one. Check out our six simple and insightful tips on how to do just that - and increase your revenue without overstretching your assets. Read more

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