Makara, Wellington

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635 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

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636 days ago

Tawa Rotary Family Concert in the Park

Sharon from Karori

HAVE YOU MARKED THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR?

Sunday, 5 March 2023
4pm - 7pm
Grasslees Reserve, 11 Luckie Street, Tawa, Wellington
BYO Picnic
FREE EVENT

Tawa Rotary Club will be marking the end of summer with a free afternoon picnic concert at the Grasslees Reserve featuring the Royal New … View more
HAVE YOU MARKED THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR?

Sunday, 5 March 2023
4pm - 7pm
Grasslees Reserve, 11 Luckie Street, Tawa, Wellington
BYO Picnic
FREE EVENT

Tawa Rotary Club will be marking the end of summer with a free afternoon picnic concert at the Grasslees Reserve featuring the Royal New Zealand Air Force Concert and Jive Bombers Bands.

The Concert Band will be playing music from Hollywood hits to South American rhythms and their Jive Bombers covers band playing a selection of hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Dua Lipa. Both bands will feature vocalists.

Tawa broadcaster, Jason Pine, will be master of ceremonies for what will be great family entertainment and a toe-tapping soundtrack to a relaxing Sunday afternoon. It may even get you dancing!

There will also be performances by Tawa College’s Kapa Haka group and Grace Notes barbershop quartet, while Foxtail Events (on behalf of WCC Pārekareka) and Tū Mātau Ora will be providing a fun space for kids offering traditional Māori games and more!

A sausage sizzle will supplement your BYO picnic basket.

Tawa Rotary is grateful to Tawa New World, Mexted Motors and Whittakers for their support of this event.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE - fb.me...

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636 days ago

FREE Rustic planter box

Michael from Northland

This upcycled trough planter doesn't fit in my new garden, but could work well in yours, particularly if you're going for a rustic or eclectic vibe.

It looks like concrete, but it's actually mostly metal. So it's very heavy and will require a good three or four people to … View more
This upcycled trough planter doesn't fit in my new garden, but could work well in yours, particularly if you're going for a rustic or eclectic vibe.

It looks like concrete, but it's actually mostly metal. So it's very heavy and will require a good three or four people to move.

(Plants shown in picture and soil have been removed)

Free

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636 days ago

Back to School Blessing Service

Angela Gordon from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

If you are a student of any age, or a teacher, you are invited to a special Back to School service at St Ninian's at 10am, Sunday 5 March.
We're at 208 Karori Road, opposite KNS.

Bring your schoolbags for a blessing, and join us for morning tea.
All welcome!

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636 days ago

Natural deck oil - 4 litres

Angus from Ngaio

Approximately 4 litres of 10 litre drum for only $30.
For product details see www.naturalhouse.co.nz...
The oil is old, but producer says shake very well and it should be fine. It still produces the pearl colour.
$145 to buy new.

Price: $30

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637 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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637 days ago

Asus WiFi Router RT-AC59U V2 Dual Band AC1500

Rodrigo from Karori

Asus WiFi Router AC1500 Dual Band
Model RT-AC59U V2

4 x Gigabit LAN port
1 x Gigabit WAN port
1 x USB 2.0 port

Includes Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable.

Details: AiMesh Supported - Connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network. … View more
Asus WiFi Router AC1500 Dual Band
Model RT-AC59U V2

4 x Gigabit LAN port
1 x Gigabit WAN port
1 x USB 2.0 port

Includes Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable.

Details: AiMesh Supported - Connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network. Improved coverage and multi-device performance with four external antennas. 600 Mbps (2.4GHz) and 867 Mbps (5GHz) for fast wireless performance.

More information: www.asus.com...

Price: $80

638 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
Find out more

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650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

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639 days ago

Agapanthus Seed heads

Maria from Karori

Hi, this is a good time to cut off those unsightly Agapanthus seed heads! Currently Agapanthus is setting seed everywhere and thereby becomes a danger for the environment, as it is actually an invasive weed. Put the seeds in the yellow sacks for kerb collection (remember: only 10% garden waste is … View moreHi, this is a good time to cut off those unsightly Agapanthus seed heads! Currently Agapanthus is setting seed everywhere and thereby becomes a danger for the environment, as it is actually an invasive weed. Put the seeds in the yellow sacks for kerb collection (remember: only 10% garden waste is allowed in these bags!) or dispose larger amounts at garden waste at the tip. (Do not home compost them!)This would help prevent this plant from settling where it should not be. For further details see the attachment here or our facebook page. Karori Kaitiaki

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639 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
Find out more

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639 days ago

CLEANER WANTED

Galit from Karori

Looking for a reliable good cleaner to clean our Karori home on Fridays.

639 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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640 days ago

Free Meditation Class

Soraya from Crofton Downs

Start or deepen your meditation journey with free classes offered by the Sri Chinmoy Centre.

Free

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643 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
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