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1916 days ago

🎨 How to give your mental health a creative boost

Silke from Heart for Art

It's Mental Health Awareness week which is a great time to stop and ask ourselves how we are.

Ask yourself "Is my wellbeing account edging towards overdraft?"
"Am I too busy to take time out for a bit of self care?"
"Do I need a quick pick me up?"

If you… View more
It's Mental Health Awareness week which is a great time to stop and ask ourselves how we are.

Ask yourself "Is my wellbeing account edging towards overdraft?"
"Am I too busy to take time out for a bit of self care?"
"Do I need a quick pick me up?"

If you answered "Yes" to any of those and you need an easy way to give yourself a boost, Paint Parties are your answer!

Studies have proven that art makes you happier, even if you’re not good at it. Just the process of doing something creative is enough to improve your wellbeing.

I don't want you to miss out on the positive benefits of art, so I'm inviting you to join one of our Paint Parties! You'll relax, unwind and feel any stress melt away as you paint.

I''ll provide everything you need to create your own painting, including my step by step guidance that's easy to follow, so you don't need any experience.

You'll enjoy quality 'me time' that'll put a massive 'happy deposit' in your emotional wellbeing account, and have your own finished masterpiece to take home and enjoy.

Choose from any of our upcoming painting events
and join us to enjoy your fun 'art therapy' painting session.

All details and events here heartforart.co.nz...

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1917 days ago

Volunteer Christmas

Corinne Morris from

As many of you know, Age Concern is a charity organisation that helps seniors in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington. We rely on donations to be able to achieve the work we do to ensure seniors are not left lonely, that they have groceries delivered, and are well taken care of and informed. Our… View moreAs many of you know, Age Concern is a charity organisation that helps seniors in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington. We rely on donations to be able to achieve the work we do to ensure seniors are not left lonely, that they have groceries delivered, and are well taken care of and informed. Our volunteers always work hard and make many sacrifices to reach out to older people across the Wellington Region.

We are extra proud of our volunteer team in 2020 as they stepped up during Covid-19 and ensured hundreds of seniors had someone to talk to, during and after, lockdown. They made thousands of phone calls and even delivered groceries to seniors who couldn’t get down to the supermarket. They are fantastic, and we wouldn’t be able to achieve all we do without them.

That’s why we want to say a big thank to them all this Christmas. We would love to show them how much they mean to us and to older people across the Region. Can you help us do this?

Whittaker's and Annah Stretton have generously donated goods for our volunteers. But we are in need of more help. If you can help us or know of someone or a business that can, please email me at volunteer@acwellington.org.nz

Thank you very much.

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are we doing for others?" - Martin Luther King Jr

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1917 days ago

Senior Regional Games

Corinne Morris from

Come and join in on the fun at the 2020 Senior Regional Games! This fun and free event celebrates aging through physical and social activities that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs.
There will be a variety of games available ranging from sports, such as badminton, pickleball, indoor … View more
Come and join in on the fun at the 2020 Senior Regional Games! This fun and free event celebrates aging through physical and social activities that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs.
There will be a variety of games available ranging from sports, such as badminton, pickleball, indoor bowls and walking netball, to dancing and live music. There is something for everyone! 

The 2020 Senior Regional Games is a free event that has been designed and prepared by Upper Hutt City Council, Hutt City Council, Wellington City Council, Kapiti Coast District Council, Age Concern and Sport Wellington.

There will be buses available for seniors. Pick up points will be Johnsonville, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, and the train station in Wellington. Call Imelda on 04 499 6646 for more information.

When: Tuesday 3 November 2020, 10:00am–2:00pm
Where: ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie

To find out more details about the day please visit sportwellington.org.nz...

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1922 days ago

Would you feel safe at the theatre"

Reporter Community News

The theatre industry is calling for a change to regulations, which would see them doing away with social distancing and enforcing masks.

Those involved in the industry believe it is unfair you can 80 people on a bus you can only have a maximum of 100 people at a theatre. What do you think?

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1917 days ago

Wellington On a Plate goes digital

Reporter Community News

Fancy a mouth watering burger but do not know where to find it!
If that is you, Wellington On a Plate has just what you are looking for.
Festival-goers won’t have to look further than their smartphones to access an all-revealing map where the possibilities of burgers seem endless.

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1917 days ago

Newtown green grocer

Happy from Kilbirnie

⚡️⚡️SPECIALS⚡️⚡️

✅Avocado 99¢/each
✅Coriander 99¢/bunch
✅Spring onion 99¢/bunch
✅Brown onion 99¢/kg
✅Agria potatoes 99¢/kg
✅Telegraph cucumber 2 for $2.50… View more
⚡️⚡️SPECIALS⚡️⚡️

✅Avocado 99¢/each
✅Coriander 99¢/bunch
✅Spring onion 99¢/bunch
✅Brown onion 99¢/kg
✅Agria potatoes 99¢/kg
✅Telegraph cucumber 2 for $2.50
✅Capsicums large 2 for $3
✅Courgettes NZ $4.99/kg
✅Eggplant 2 for $4.50
✅Celery $1.99/each
✅Leeks $1.49/each
✅NZ Navel Oranges $2.99/kg
✅Beans $7.99 kg
✅Green Cabbage $1.99

Many more specials in-store!

Specials are On now and ending on Sunday (27/09/20)

1917 days ago

Take part in Pots for Tots for Plunket with Resene!

Resene

Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View more
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.

Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!

Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Learn more

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1918 days ago

Ceiling Dome

Komal from Melrose

Beautiful ceiling dome. A bit of damage but can be fixed.

Negotiable

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1918 days ago

How do we home in on household waste?

Wellington City Council

As part of our Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2020 are proposing a new set of bylaw controls that may affect how you dispose of your waste and recycling.

To find out more and have your say, visit: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...

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1919 days ago

Poll: Do you believe Let's Get Wellington Moving will ever happen?

Reporter Community News

The $6.4 billion Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme is under review, despite $4 million a month being leaked into the project.

Sources told Stuff the monthly cost was revealed to Wellington City councillors by a staff member in recent days, with one source also revealing the 20-year … View more
The $6.4 billion Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme is under review, despite $4 million a month being leaked into the project.

Sources told Stuff the monthly cost was revealed to Wellington City councillors by a staff member in recent days, with one source also revealing the 20-year project was set to be reviewed. LGWM refused to comment on the monthly costs, but confirmed in a statement that three independent consultants are reviewing the programme.

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Do you believe Let's Get Wellington Moving will ever happen?
  • 71.9% No - it is is an expensive pipe dream
    71.9% Complete
  • 18% Yes - it is a great idea
    18% Complete
  • 10.1% Not sure
    10.1% Complete
89 votes
1918 days ago

Wellington Home and Garden Show dates confirmed

Reporter Community News

With the country back at Level 1, one of the events to confirm its dates is the Wellington Home and Garden Show on October 2-4, Sky Stadium. Tickets 8.

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1919 days ago

More windy weather coming

Reporter Community News

It has been a windy few weeks and the Met Service is predicting that it is not over yet.

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1923 days ago

How do we take the junk out of mail?

Wellington City Council

We are proposing that unaddressed mail or advertising mail may not be put in letter boxes that are clearly marked with the words “no circulars” or “no junk mail”.

Do you agree or disagree?

Visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... to have your say on our proposed Solid Waste Management … View more
We are proposing that unaddressed mail or advertising mail may not be put in letter boxes that are clearly marked with the words “no circulars” or “no junk mail”.

Do you agree or disagree?

Visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... to have your say on our proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2020.

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1919 days ago

We're moving to Alert Level 1!

Wellington City Council

Kia kaha Pōneke!
We are moving to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm tonight (21 September) until further notice from the Government.
Our services and facilities will return to normal with contact tracing encouraged.

💛 The Harbourside Market will reopen on Sunday 27 September

💛 All our pools and … View more
Kia kaha Pōneke!
We are moving to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm tonight (21 September) until further notice from the Government.
Our services and facilities will return to normal with contact tracing encouraged.

💛 The Harbourside Market will reopen on Sunday 27 September

💛 All our pools and recreation centres will remain open with programmes and fitness classes resuming normal scheduling

💛 Rubbish and recycling collection services are operating as usual

💛 Southern Landfill, the Tip Shop and Recycling Centre will resume normal service

💛 All Library branches are open with all programmes and events resuming normal scheduling over the next few weeks

For more information on the operation of our services and facilities visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
Great work Pōneke!

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1919 days ago

Miramar North Primary School BIG 2020 Raffle

Vanessa from Miramar

Kia ora Friends, Supporters and Whanau of MNS
We really appreciate your continuing support of our school, as you will understand a lot of our normal events have had to be cancelled due to the current alert levels with Covid-19 or we cant plan for them due to the uncertainty.

We currently have the… View more
Kia ora Friends, Supporters and Whanau of MNS
We really appreciate your continuing support of our school, as you will understand a lot of our normal events have had to be cancelled due to the current alert levels with Covid-19 or we cant plan for them due to the uncertainty.

We currently have the most amazing raffle with 3 incredible prizes packs to be won. Tickets are $5 each or a book of 5 for $25 and they are available from your friendly MNS students or you can contact us to purchase - homeandschool@mns.school.nz !

Last day for raffle ticket sales is October the 11th with the draw taking place on the 23rd of October.

If you pop into see any of our sponsors please mention you saw their awesome support of Miramar North School :)

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