Makara, Wellington

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465 days ago

Youth Night Fri 18 August

Angela Gordon from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

If the kids are at a loose end this Friday night, send them along to our Night of Fun at 5:30pm, Fri 18 August. We have hilarious games, activities, quizzes, great food and more. It's a family-friendly event, the whole whanau is welcome too.

St Ninian's church, 208 Karori Road.

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468 days ago

Poll: Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The leader of the National Party has announced a plan to ban cellphones from all classrooms to minimize distractions for students. The Labour party has commented that this is commonplace already and is a decision best left for individual schools. Do you think a ban should be enforced?

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Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?
  • 75.2% Yes, there's no need for phones in classrooms
    75.2% Complete
  • 24.1% Nah, let the school decide
    24.1% Complete
  • 0.7% I'm not sure
    0.7% Complete
4158 votes
466 days ago

social or dating clubs

Kevin from Aro Valley

Are there singles under 45 or working professionals willing to meet or date. So sick of tinder n scammers. Any club or meetups in Aro Valley or surrounds?

466 days ago

Do you know a gardener using their greenthumbs to help their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five… View more
Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five high-resolution photos and explain why you wish to nominate a person or group to be the Ryman Healthcare 2023 Gardener of the Year. Email your entry to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Or post your nomination to 2023 Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142.

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467 days ago

King single bed with mattress

Tony from Karori

King single bed with mattress, solid timber with slab. Selling due to relocation. Must pick up from Karori by Sun 20 Aug.

Price: $500

469 days ago

DSE turntable

Ferdi from Ngaio

Good condition. Connecting wires, software, and instruction book included. Connects with laptop via USB cable and will connect to stereo receiver unit. Converts audio to digital format through the computer. Pick up from Ngaio.

Price: $40

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469 days ago

Free LG TV

Alyse from Brooklyn

Free LG TV, works well, unsure of inches, 58cm down /92cm across .
No remote but can still use with side buttons/ on button etc. A Universal remote would work . There are a couple of paint marks on frame but barely noticeable.

Free

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469 days ago

Fences & decks & retaining walls

Matt from Brooklyn

Need a fence or a deck built, retaining wall maybe
please give me a call or Text
Quality work at fair prices

Matt Kelly 0274381717

470 days ago

Open Saturday

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 12 Aug ) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rd.

We have board games, Brain Box sets, jigsaw puzzles, Duplo, Lego, doll houses, role play equipment, dress ups, outdoor equipment (bikes, scooters, toy cars) and… View more
Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 12 Aug ) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rd.

We have board games, Brain Box sets, jigsaw puzzles, Duplo, Lego, doll houses, role play equipment, dress ups, outdoor equipment (bikes, scooters, toy cars) and so much more.

Not sure if the toy library is for you? Pop by to say hi and find out more. We welcome neighbours from all suburbs 😀

See you Saturday!

471 days ago

Wonderwall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Combine Resene paint colours to transform a dull garden corner into an oasis.
Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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472 days ago

Community Garage Sale 12 August

Angela Gordon from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

Come and grab a bargain at our community garage sale. With stalls of household goods, plants, toys, baking and more there's something for everyone. We have stalls from local entrepenuers too.

Come and spend the morning having a good browse, and enjoy a cuppa and a sweet treat. Sat 12 … View more
Come and grab a bargain at our community garage sale. With stalls of household goods, plants, toys, baking and more there's something for everyone. We have stalls from local entrepenuers too.

Come and spend the morning having a good browse, and enjoy a cuppa and a sweet treat. Sat 12 August, 9am-12pm, St Ninian's, 208 Karori Rd.

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472 days ago

LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View more
Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!

Know someone who could use our support? Apply now!
Learn more

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473 days ago

Compost Bins for Sale

Fiona from Backyard Boxes

Summer will be here soon so it's time to start your composting journey and keep food scraps out of landfill?
Our compost bins look attractive and work very well. Get in touch if you're keen to have a look. Pick up is in Ngaio or we can deliver for a fee.
The standard compost bin is … View more
Summer will be here soon so it's time to start your composting journey and keep food scraps out of landfill?
Our compost bins look attractive and work very well. Get in touch if you're keen to have a look. Pick up is in Ngaio or we can deliver for a fee.
The standard compost bin is three layers.
Standard size is 860mm x 660mm x 520mm.
Pull up lid Compost-a-box - $350.00
Hinged lid Compost-a-box - $375.00
Extra layer - $90.00

475 days ago

Would you jump the ditch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the… View more
With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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473 days ago

NGAIO REPAIR CAFE

Sandi from Crofton Downs

Our next Ngaio Repair Cafe is Saturday, 19 August, 10am-1pm.

Start collecting up your clothes, household goods including small electrical appliances and knives for sharpening.

Only one or 2 items per person please.

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