Newtown, Wellington

703 days ago

Become an SPCA Foster Hero!

The Team from SPCA Wellington - Centre & Op Shops

Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No … View more
Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No matter if you work full-time; have pets, kids or flatmates; can only commit for a few weeks or are new to caring for animals – everyone can foster.

We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!

Sign up today and save a life: www.spca.nz...

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703 days ago

Traffic Delays

Chris from Hataitai

A wasterwater main is being replaced on Wakefield Street. This has reduced the road to one lane, causing long delays this morning extending back to Cobham Drive and Evans Bay Parade. Apparently this work will continue until some time in December. Plan accordingly folks!

703 days ago

Pams products recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.

New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."

What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.

If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.

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704 days ago

Have you met Wendy Zhou? She's helped saved more than 350,000kg of food

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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704 days ago

Amigos Talk Friday: Pharmacist talking on the importance of taking medication

Anita from Mount Victoria

Come along and hear Sarah from Unichem Cuba Mall talk about the importance of taking medication, and the complications if you don't.
If you take multiple medications, hear how they can help make this easier for you to remember, re: blister packs.
1.30 -3pm St Peters Church Under Croft … View more
Come along and hear Sarah from Unichem Cuba Mall talk about the importance of taking medication, and the complications if you don't.
If you take multiple medications, hear how they can help make this easier for you to remember, re: blister packs.
1.30 -3pm St Peters Church Under Croft (behind the church, entrance from top of Ghuznee St)
Followed by afternoon tea, all welcome

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704 days ago

One Bedroom apartment for Rent

Lee from Strathmore Park

Self contained one bedroom apartment - Strathmore
Warm and cosy, apartment now available. Centrally heated, off street parking, private courtyard and entrance, bus stop and eastern walkway 2 minutes away, owners live above. Comes with fridge, hotplate, microwave, washing machine, and can be fully … View more
Self contained one bedroom apartment - Strathmore
Warm and cosy, apartment now available. Centrally heated, off street parking, private courtyard and entrance, bus stop and eastern walkway 2 minutes away, owners live above. Comes with fridge, hotplate, microwave, washing machine, and can be fully furnished if required. Great views and sun. Suit quiet professional. References required. Phone/text Lee 020 4188 3179.

705 days ago

PŌNEKE NGERU RESCUE MARKET DAY

Kirihika from Island Bay

Come join us for our second market and purchase gifts just in time for Christmas while supporting our little rescue

We will have:
Art
Crafts
Baking
Plants
Cat Toys… View more
Come join us for our second market and purchase gifts just in time for Christmas while supporting our little rescue

We will have:
Art
Crafts
Baking
Plants
Cat Toys
Clothing racks
and much more!

Stall holder application: form.jotform.com...

If you would like to donate or hold a stall, please get in contact.

Ph:
027 2910 633

Email:
Poonekengerurescue@gmail.com

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705 days ago

Happy Halloween

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

No tricks,only treats! Get inspired and grab what you need for a spooky entrance at your Halloween party, here at Kilbirnie Red Cross with some spooky deals:

50% off men’s and women’s tops
50% off Manchester

We hope to see you here!

The team at Kilbirnie Red Cross

705 days ago

Have you met Kelly Francis?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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705 days ago

Looking for casual baby-sitter work

Annie from Berhampore

Kia ora, my name is Annie and I am a marketing manager at a local not-for-profit organisation.

I am currently available/ looking for casual evening/ weekend based baby sitting work. I have a lot of experience with both older and younger children, from 1 year old up to teens. Please reach out if… View more
Kia ora, my name is Annie and I am a marketing manager at a local not-for-profit organisation.

I am currently available/ looking for casual evening/ weekend based baby sitting work. I have a lot of experience with both older and younger children, from 1 year old up to teens. Please reach out if you are on the hunt for a baby sitter on a casual basis so you can enjoy a child-free evening once in a while!

705 days ago

Gardening and section work rubbish removed

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Does your garden need-some tlc ?
Will call us today natures choice Gardening services and let us put that garden back into shape
Www.natureschoice.co.Nz
0272430951

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705 days ago

Poll: Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

You’re baking your signature banana muffins and you're out of a vital ingredient...

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Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?
  • 62.3% Absolutely, my neighbour is a good sort.
    62.3% Complete
  • 25.4% No, that would be awkward. Where are my car keys?
    25.4% Complete
  • 9.2% Maybe. If I was feeling confident.
    9.2% Complete
  • 3.1% Who lives next door?
    3.1% Complete
130 votes
706 days ago

Get the day’s top news with Two Minutes of Stuff

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Two minutes is all you'll need to get up to speed on today's talking point and the biggest news of the day and stories you don't want to miss. A fully-curated … View more
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706 days ago

Retro Arcoroc dessert bowls

Victoria from Berhampore

These stem bowls are great for serving desserts in and perfect for that retro classic prawn cocktail!
3 boxes of 12 bowls available. $6 per bowl or $65 per box, negotiable.

Negotiable

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706 days ago

United Nations Day

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

On 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National … View more
On 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National costumes, flags, speeches, slogans, and parades are organised to mark the day and promote the idea of diversity and unity.

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