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1560 days ago

Waste fees

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Due to inflation and to cover the increased costs of Emission Trading Scheme compliance, there will be some price changes in the world of waste from Saturday 1 August.

Domestic general waste drop-off at the Southern Landfill will rise from a minimum charge of $10 to $15, and from $160 to $170 per… View more
Due to inflation and to cover the increased costs of Emission Trading Scheme compliance, there will be some price changes in the world of waste from Saturday 1 August.

Domestic general waste drop-off at the Southern Landfill will rise from a minimum charge of $10 to $15, and from $160 to $170 per tonne.
Domestic green waste charges remain the same at $5 for minimum drop-off.

The recommended retail price of official Council rubbish bags will also increase from $2.50 to $2.75 per bag.

wellington.govt.nz...

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1556 days ago

Reduce work travel

EECA

Travel a lot with work? Live more with less energy. Save valuable time and money by connecting digitally instead, and stop burning all that fuel. Find out more

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1556 days ago

Winter Film Screening: Gardening with Soul

Ruchika Jayatilaka from Sisters of Compassion

Join us for the feature-length documentary following a year in the garden with 90-year-old Sister Loyola Galvin.
The film will be introduced by Sr Sue Cosgrove. The Cloister Café will be open for refreshments.
Koha entry. Bookings essential – phone (04) 282 1953 or email … View more
Join us for the feature-length documentary following a year in the garden with 90-year-old Sister Loyola Galvin.
The film will be introduced by Sr Sue Cosgrove. The Cloister Café will be open for refreshments.
Koha entry. Bookings essential – phone (04) 282 1953 or email heritagecentre@compassion.org.nz

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1556 days ago

Rimu framing, door and assorted bits of wood (ply, mdf, etc.)

Warren from Hataitai

Clearing out the garage and don't want to just dump it as there's a lot of useful stuff.

Pickup in moxham Ave, Hataitai

Free

1557 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance or Landscaping?

Joshua from

Do you often find your garden looking less than satisfactory? We work within your budget, and only when you need us, to ensure your garden is looking tidy all year round.
For a reasonable estimate visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1557 days ago

Celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day with us

Cancer Society

At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View more
At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.

Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.

Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.

Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Donate now

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1557 days ago

Commumity Garden Evans Bay Parade

Center Manager from Greta Point - Active Explorers

What a beautiful and busy week we have had in Wellington.

On Tuesday our Kea Tamariki had an excursion to the Community Gardens located in Evans Bay Parade.

At the gardens - we stop at each raised garden and Jo talked about what we can see and the tamariki have LOTS to say as well about what they… View more
What a beautiful and busy week we have had in Wellington.

On Tuesday our Kea Tamariki had an excursion to the Community Gardens located in Evans Bay Parade.

At the gardens - we stop at each raised garden and Jo talked about what we can see and the tamariki have LOTS to say as well about what they see, smell.

We spend some time at the Strawberry garden - looking for the flowers and talking about bees, pollination) and how the flowers turn into the fruit.

This created much excitement and it was decided we NEED to have strawberries in our garden too.

Below is a quote from one of our tamariki about our trip to the community garden!

Have a happy and safe weekend Whanau!

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1557 days ago

Community choir

Sinéad from Hataitai

Does anyone know of any casual choirs happening in the Karori area or somewhere 1 bus journey from Karori? Ideally free and all inclusive, asking for a friend.

Thanks :)

1557 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💞

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

1557 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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1558 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1558 days ago

FREE RAINBOW PAINTING TUTORIAL 🌈 Learn the basics of colour mixing

Silke from Heart for Art

If you're new to painting and not sure how to mix colours, this free online painting lesson is for you!

Do you struggle to get the colours you want? Or, don’t know what colours to combine to make other colours?

Join me live tonight on Facebook at 8pm
I'll teach you the basics … View more
If you're new to painting and not sure how to mix colours, this free online painting lesson is for you!

Do you struggle to get the colours you want? Or, don’t know what colours to combine to make other colours?

Join me live tonight on Facebook at 8pm
I'll teach you the basics of colour mixing while I show you how to paint a colourful rainbow.

Watch, paint, learn and have fun!
Click the 'Read More' button to go to my Facebook page.

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1558 days ago

Seniors in the Wellington Region

Lorna Harvey from

For up to date information, encouragement and entertainment for seniors in the Wellington Region, please sign-up to Age Concern Wellington's e-newsletter: www.acwellington.org.nz...

1560 days ago

Hataitai Market

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

Hataitai Market held at the former Hataitai Bowling Club at 157 Hataitai Road. Market runs from 10am to 2pm.
If you would like to book at stall do let me know, stalls cost $15, free for kids or if you are sell items for a charity.

Free crafting table for kids
An selection of food and drinks … View more
Hataitai Market held at the former Hataitai Bowling Club at 157 Hataitai Road. Market runs from 10am to 2pm.
If you would like to book at stall do let me know, stalls cost $15, free for kids or if you are sell items for a charity.

Free crafting table for kids
An selection of food and drinks will be on sale
Crafts
Plants

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