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1494 days ago

Draftsman - Looking for a quote

Laura from Mornington

Hi there,
I'm on the lookout for a draftsman.
Tawa area.
Renovating a kitchen, lounge and converting an existing laundry into a bathroom. Also planning to knockdown a few walls!
Cheers

1492 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Learn more

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1492 days ago

Gambling Venues Policy

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We’re proposing three options to renew our Gambling Venues Policy and we want to hear about your preferred option.
Submissions are now open and will close on 1 October 2020 at 5pm.
Have your say on the Gambling Venues Policy at: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #HaveYourSay

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1493 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th 🧠🌸

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of … View more
1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.

This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).

However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1497 days ago

Zero tolerance on speeding drivers all year round as Kiwi cops get tough on motorists

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.

It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.


“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.

Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.

Click here to read more.

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1493 days ago

Deep Clean Giveaway - The Winner Annouced ! 🎉🎉🌸🌱

Tiffany Alderman from Kleen co.

Hey Neighbours !

Thank you to all that entered our deep clean giveaway !

We are excited to announce the winner is.....

Elissa Jordan 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

We agree with Elissa's suggestion to keep a set of re-usable cutlery and containers in the car (or on the bike) is a really easy … View more
Hey Neighbours !

Thank you to all that entered our deep clean giveaway !

We are excited to announce the winner is.....

Elissa Jordan 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

We agree with Elissa's suggestion to keep a set of re-usable cutlery and containers in the car (or on the bike) is a really easy way of reducing so much unnecessary packaging 🌱

For those who entered or liked our post we are offering the same deep clean package for a sweet sweet $$
$ 190// 1-2 bedrooms or small apartment - 1 bathroom
$ 280// 2-4 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

Please email hello@kleen.nz or contact Tiffany on 0220 445 610 - to make a booking.

Be a part of the team that will keep our planet green 💚💚💚Thank you, from Kleen co.

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1493 days ago

Only one week left to apply for Gardens Magic!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

One week until Performer applications for Gardens Magic close!

We’re looking to showcase a diverse range of family friendly music on the Botanic Garden Soundshell in January 2021.

Don't miss out! Apply now at: wellington.govt.nz/gardens-magic

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1493 days ago

Marti Friedlander exhibition on now

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Portraits taken by one of New Zealand’s most prominent photographers are being celebrated on the walls of the Portrait Gallery in Wellington this month.

The exhibition features well-known faces from New Zealand's arts scene in the mid and back half of the 20th century including Rita Angus, … View more
Portraits taken by one of New Zealand’s most prominent photographers are being celebrated on the walls of the Portrait Gallery in Wellington this month.

The exhibition features well-known faces from New Zealand's arts scene in the mid and back half of the 20th century including Rita Angus, Ralph Hotere, C. K. Stead, Maurice Gee, Neil Finn and Kiri Te Kanawa.

The collection will be on public display until November 8.

1493 days ago

daffodil day

Center Manager from Greta Point - Active Explorers

Kia ora Whanau,

Hope you enjoyed te ra today, the sun was certainly warm!

Thank you to all who contributed to daffodil day, we raised $112.00 for the Cancer Society, amazing mahi!

There were some amazing costumes and we surrounded by a sea of yellow, it definitely brightened everyone's … View more
Kia ora Whanau,

Hope you enjoyed te ra today, the sun was certainly warm!

Thank you to all who contributed to daffodil day, we raised $112.00 for the Cancer Society, amazing mahi!

There were some amazing costumes and we surrounded by a sea of yellow, it definitely brightened everyone's day and it was great to see everyone involved and we were spoilt by Jo with her beautiful Daffodil biscuits for afternoon tea. Also thank you to the wonderful team at Greta Point who made the place look amazing x

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1493 days ago

$15 BOYS 0-18YR HAIRCUTS -TODAY & EVERY TUESDAY!

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

Start the new month right, with a fresh new cut for your boys. Boys 0-18 years haircuts are only $15 all day today 10-6.30pm. Pop in after school, no appointment required. 31 Waitoa Rd, Hataitai.

1498 days ago

#OnBoardWithMasks

Community Engagement Advisor from

Are you #OnBoardWithMasks? We’re counting on you, Wellington, to keep each other safe! Kia kaha!

Show us your best selfies while kitted out in a mask when on or next to a bus or train and post it along side the hashtag #OnBoardWithMasks so we can see (and maybe share) your good examples!

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1499 days ago

Tawa - where the llama and alpacas roam

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Hob the llama and his alpaca cobbers are regular visitors to the Tawa shops with their owner, Stephen.

What's the strangest thing you've seen walking towards you down the local high street?

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1494 days ago

Having certainty inspires confidence

Rita Angus Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement … View more
When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

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1494 days ago

Meet our 2020 Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.

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