Maupuia, Wellington

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1612 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
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1613 days ago

2 x Cots, 1 x Poppy Roberts Mattress - FREE

Gemma from Miramar

1 White wood cot, well used, side goes up and down

1 x brown wood cot, used at grandparents house for when kids stay over. Side does not go up and down

1 x Poppy Roberts mattress. Always used with mattress protector

Pick up is in Miramar
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1 White wood cot, well used, side goes up and down

1 x brown wood cot, used at grandparents house for when kids stay over. Side does not go up and down

1 x Poppy Roberts mattress. Always used with mattress protector

Pick up is in Miramar

Thanks,

Gemma

Free

1616 days ago

Cable Bay Adventure Park's Skywire ride takes you flying over treetops

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Nelson is home to the world's longest flying fox. Would you give it a go?

1614 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance or Landscaping?

Joshua from

Whether it’s keeping our garden beds weed-free, trimming hedges to look just perfect, or simply mowing the lawns, we work within most budgets to keep your garden looking tidy.

For a reasonable estimate
Give us a call at 027 548 9818
Or
Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1614 days ago

Do good twice with Wilderkids.

The Team from Sustainability Trust

Looking for a school holiday programme with a difference? Choose Wilderkids.

Wilderkids is an adventure-based programme centred on care, connection, curiosity, and respect for each other and the environment.

Wilderkids spend their days:

Building shelters ⛏️
Foraging for food 🍲
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Looking for a school holiday programme with a difference? Choose Wilderkids.

Wilderkids is an adventure-based programme centred on care, connection, curiosity, and respect for each other and the environment.

Wilderkids spend their days:

Building shelters ⛏️
Foraging for food 🍲
Getting crafty 🎨
Saving the whales 🐳
Making new friends 👦👧
Learning about the environment 🌳

When: 8.30 am to 3.15 pm, Monday to Friday, 6 to 17 July.
Where: Innermost Gardens, Mount Victoria.
Who: Kids aged 5-12.

By choosing Wilderkids you'll be directly supporting community initiatives like the Wellington Curtain Bank.

For more information, head to our website.
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1614 days ago

Excited to paint with you all in person again soon.

Silke from Heart for Art

Can't wait to see all your smiling faces in the studio. Seems you can't wait either, 'cos our first Studio Paint Party is already sold out!

Lucky we have more events for you. Get over to our website quick, to reserve your spot before they’re all gone!

And, we've got … View more
Can't wait to see all your smiling faces in the studio. Seems you can't wait either, 'cos our first Studio Paint Party is already sold out!

Lucky we have more events for you. Get over to our website quick, to reserve your spot before they’re all gone!

And, we've got more virtual events too if you can't make it to the studio. 🎨

If you've always wanted to learn to paint, but can't even draw a stick figure? Our step by step online or in-studio painting classes are your answer. Perfect for beginners, our classes are heaps of fun and easy to follow, even if you have no experience or don't think your artistic. We'll show you how to create your masterpiece, from the comfort of your own home, or in our studio, and have a tonne of fun doing it! 🖌+ 🎨=😍

Find out more and get your tickets here heartforart.co.nz...

1614 days ago

Celebrate Success

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

Children love being recognised for their efforts and achievements – and we love to give them that recognition. We celebrate your child’s maths and English achievements, big and small. Tutoring at NumberWorks’nWords is based on success. Each child feels more confident about themselves as a … View moreChildren love being recognised for their efforts and achievements – and we love to give them that recognition. We celebrate your child’s maths and English achievements, big and small. Tutoring at NumberWorks’nWords is based on success. Each child feels more confident about themselves as a learner when they experience success. Tutors provide positive interaction, certificates are awarded and centre-wide celebration is given when students move up a level. You may have been in the centre and heard the clapping and cheering when this happens. It’s so rewarding to see the smiles on the children’s faces and how proud they are of their achievements.

1615 days ago

Impress your neighbours with this garden feature

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

A simple yet stylish herb planter that uses four differently sized terracotta pots and a selection of cool Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1615 days ago

Gardening Group

Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

Our gardening group is returning! The Miramar Prison Garden is looking majestic and now even has electricity for a good cuppa. Join us by meeting up at the gardens or let us know if you need a lift and meet at the community centre. No gardening experience or even effort required, you are welcome to… View moreOur gardening group is returning! The Miramar Prison Garden is looking majestic and now even has electricity for a good cuppa. Join us by meeting up at the gardens or let us know if you need a lift and meet at the community centre. No gardening experience or even effort required, you are welcome to just come along and look around the garden.
Starting 6th July. Fortnightly Mondays 10.30am. Free.
saskia@mmcc.org.nz
04 388 1944

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1619 days ago

Have you been to Haast?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

A journey to New Zealand's most remote town reveals some remarkable landscapes. Would you go?

1615 days ago

*Weather update*

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

A large landslip has closed Shelly Bay Road between the Miramar Cutting and the Shelly Bay military base.
There are reports of other smaller slips around town including Bowen Street near the Tinakori Road intersection and Hutchison Road in Newtown (one lane blocked in both locations). Contractors … View more
A large landslip has closed Shelly Bay Road between the Miramar Cutting and the Shelly Bay military base.
There are reports of other smaller slips around town including Bowen Street near the Tinakori Road intersection and Hutchison Road in Newtown (one lane blocked in both locations). Contractors will start to clear the slips as soon as possible.
Commuters are urged to take extra care, particularly in steeper parts of the city - take it slow.

1615 days ago

Are you subscribing to get our free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor … View more
In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor plants from his book Wild Interiors. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Vegan Fertiliser from Yates and NZ Gardener’s Pruning Made Easy.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1615 days ago

Prospa National Winner - Waikanae Beach Four Square!

Prospa

Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for … View more
Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.

Tran operates Four Square Waikanae Beach and is hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeeper” by his customers. Now Tran has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Tran is a proud winner of a prize package worth $10,000!

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Nomination Quotes - "Quoc Tan of Waikanae Beach Kapiti coast.
An exceptional guy who has worked very hard (& his wife too) since arriving in NZ from Vietnam. They operate a hugely friendly & now smartly updated Four Square superette. A very necessary & important store at Waikanae Beach."

"Quoc and his family are an integral part of our community"

"Quoc Tan - he represents all that embodies the very core of the reason NZ is proud to call itself an all-embracing, multi-cultural melting pot"
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1616 days ago
1616 days ago

Keeping safe

The Team from Wellington Water

It’s an important job and here we have Water Serviceperson Pari doing it, taking charge of health and safety on a site in Lyall Bay.

He makes sure everyone is briefed on the risks specific to the site, takes care of the register, makes sure everyone wears the correct personal protective … View more
It’s an important job and here we have Water Serviceperson Pari doing it, taking charge of health and safety on a site in Lyall Bay.

He makes sure everyone is briefed on the risks specific to the site, takes care of the register, makes sure everyone wears the correct personal protective equipment and takes all the necessary precautions. All done with a smile too. Thanks for helping keep people safe!

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