Newtown, Wellington

Last chance for tickets!

Last chance for tickets!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Blenheim worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

1592 days ago

Perfect time for a Winter clean

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene owned ColorShop until 27 July 2020. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99. Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.

These offers are available to … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene owned ColorShop until 27 July 2020. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99. Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.

These offers are available to Resene cardholders – if you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store.
Find out more

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1593 days ago

Ngake and Whātaitai

Center Manager from Greta Point - Active Explorers

We are grateful to be located in beautiful Evans Bay – overlooked by Hataitai!
So, we have been excited to learn about Ngake and Whātaitai, taniwha from Wellington Harbour.

Over past few months with support and help from the wider community we have been creating a display in our center about … View more
We are grateful to be located in beautiful Evans Bay – overlooked by Hataitai!
So, we have been excited to learn about Ngake and Whātaitai, taniwha from Wellington Harbour.

Over past few months with support and help from the wider community we have been creating a display in our center about Ngake and Whātaitai.

Nga mihi ki a whanau Ditchburn! Trent Ditchburn created the taniwha; Ngake and Whātaitai. Trent’s younger brothers Raiden and Nova also did some amazing mahi. Their parents Phil and Ahlun helped to assemble the display on the foyer wall. The Greta Point tamariki have painted backgrounds and shells and birds!
This has all been coordinated and pulled together by our wonderful kaiako Dana! and is on display in our foyer (come in and check it out!).

What a great way to finish the week. Have a safe and happy weekend Whànau.

The Greta point team.

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1593 days ago

Creating healthier, carbon-zero homes

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?

Here's … View more
Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?

Here's how a passive revolution and building code changes could help our health - and the climate.

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1593 days ago

#FlashbackFriday

The Team from Wellington Water

We found this photo in a retro booklet all about the Waterloo Pumping Station (now known as the Waterloo Water Treatment Plant) from 1981, and had to compare it to what it looks like now!


The station opened on 15 May 1981, and was designed to use the artesian underground water resource of the … View more
We found this photo in a retro booklet all about the Waterloo Pumping Station (now known as the Waterloo Water Treatment Plant) from 1981, and had to compare it to what it looks like now!


The station opened on 15 May 1981, and was designed to use the artesian underground water resource of the Lower Hutt Valley to its maximum extent 💧

Eight wells supply water from the Waiwhetu aquifer to the Water Treatment Plant located right next to the Waterloo Train Station 🚉

Learn more about the treatment plant here: wellingtonwater.co.nz/your-water/drinking-water/

1593 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognising all the amazing volunteers who form the backbone of emergency response in Aotearoa and support their communites every day.
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
When Aotearoa faces challenging times, Kiwis always step up to support people in need. Volunteers … View more
This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognising all the amazing volunteers who form the backbone of emergency response in Aotearoa and support their communites every day.
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
When Aotearoa faces challenging times, Kiwis always step up to support people in need. Volunteers are instrumental in ensuring that we get through, together.

“Every day, a network of 11,000 Red Cross volunteers and members across the country help us respond to disasters, settle new Kiwis, help run our shops, deliver Meals on Wheels, teach former refugees how to drive, sew curtains for families in need, and so much more. Last financial year, Red Cross volunteers gave close to 120,000 hours of their time. They are the hands and feet of almost everything we accomplish,” says Niamh Lawless, our Secretary General.

Click on the "Read More" button to read Justine's story.

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1593 days ago

Sit and Be Fit

The Team from Aro Valley Community Centre

Share it around!

"Sit and be fit" is programme that encourages physical activity amongst older adults and promote healthier more independent lives at home.

Join Kath and Sherry every TUESDAY 12-12:45pm, at Aro Valley Community Centre.
48 Aro Street, Aro Valley.

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1593 days ago

Silent auction proceeds go towards feeding hungry kiwi kids

Grace Chan-McCarthy from Crave Kitchen

🚨 Eat My Lunch Silent Auction 🚨

We are proud to support one of our producers Eat My Lunch celebrating their 5th birthday 🎂 They are running a silent auction - all proceeds go towards feeding hungry kiwi kids!

We have donated one of Wellington Manuka Honey Company's Wellington In… View more
🚨 Eat My Lunch Silent Auction 🚨

We are proud to support one of our producers Eat My Lunch celebrating their 5th birthday 🎂 They are running a silent auction - all proceeds go towards feeding hungry kiwi kids!

We have donated one of Wellington Manuka Honey Company's Wellington In A Box gift packs. If you can, show your support and bid! 😁

ENDS June 30th so bid now!

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1593 days ago

Have you signed up to get free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and … View more
In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and follow Jane Packer’s advice to decorate your kitchen and dining spaces with flowers. Be in to win Jane Packer Flowers and the NZ House & Garden July issue.

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 all 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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1597 days ago

Looking for VCR/TV combo

Chay from Newtown

bit of a long shot but on the look out for a VCR TV combo in working condition.

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1602 days ago

Wanted Bunks

Dorothy from Island Bay

Wanted to buy a set of wooden bunks for my grandchildren, without mattresses is fine .
Thank you

1594 days ago

If you want to learn to paint, I've got exciting news for you!

Silke from Heart for Art

Have you always wanted to learn to paint but something’s holding you back? Or maybe you’ve started and you’re not getting the results you want? If you're a new painter or want to get started, this is for you.
Join me live on facebook tonight at 8pm to find out how I can help you get … View more
Have you always wanted to learn to paint but something’s holding you back? Or maybe you’ve started and you’re not getting the results you want? If you're a new painter or want to get started, this is for you.
Join me live on facebook tonight at 8pm to find out how I can help you get started painting, and improve your skills, with my new free resources! Exciting things are coming. Tune in tonight.

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1594 days ago

#OurWaterWorkers💧

The Team from Wellington Water

We are joining forces with organisations from across the global water community to thank water workers for their work during COVID-19.

During the national response to COVID-19, our priority was providing clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment to our community.

Thanks to all of our … View more
We are joining forces with organisations from across the global water community to thank water workers for their work during COVID-19.

During the national response to COVID-19, our priority was providing clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment to our community.

Thanks to all of our crews, contractors and consultants who worked to provide three waters services and deliver on projects during the response. 👏

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1595 days ago

Wilderkids School Holiday Programme

Sustainability Trust

Looking for a school holiday programme that is all about care, curiosity, creativity, sustainability, education AND fun?

What about if you could tick all those boxes and support an amazing community programme like the Wellington Curtain Bank at the same time?

Well, with Wilderkids you can.

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Looking for a school holiday programme that is all about care, curiosity, creativity, sustainability, education AND fun?

What about if you could tick all those boxes and support an amazing community programme like the Wellington Curtain Bank at the same time?

Well, with Wilderkids you can.

When: Monday to Friday - 8.30 am to 3.15 pm, 6 to 17 July
Where: Innermost Gardens, Mount Victoria
Who: Kids aged 5 to 12
Cost: $56 per day & there's a 10% discount on full week bookings.
We also reserve ten $10 spots for a child/family with a Community Services Card.

For more information, head to sustaintrust.org.nz...

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1596 days ago

Learn Irish Dancing!

Emily from Newtown

We are back! Does your child want to give Irish dancing a go? We are offering "two for the price of one" (so your child could bring along a friend or family member and we will only charge you for one) for term 3 at our Kilbirnie Class only and the first lesson is also free. The class is … View moreWe are back! Does your child want to give Irish dancing a go? We are offering "two for the price of one" (so your child could bring along a friend or family member and we will only charge you for one) for term 3 at our Kilbirnie Class only and the first lesson is also free. The class is held on a Tuesday afternoon from 3.30pm-4.15pm at the Kilbirnie Community Centre. Get in touch at gregandancers@gmail.com.
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