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351 days ago

Wanted: boxing bag - buy or free thank you.

Helen from Southgate

Not too big or heavy - maybe 70cm, 20kg?
Or an empty bag thank you. Wellington wide.

351 days ago

Limited spaces now Garden tidies b4 xmas

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Need a garden tidy b4 Xmas you better be quick
0272430951
Ian
Natures choice !

Have a great Christmas !

352 days ago

Black mens shoes Airforce 1 s

Tracey from Miramar

size 13 US brand new never been worn

Price: $160

352 days ago

It's too cold.

Olga from Oriental Bay

It's sunny out but I'm still too cold.

352 days ago

Host families urgently needed for German boys arriving late January

Di Jordan from Wellington High School

Wellington High School
We are urgently seeking host families for German/Austrian boys arriving for a term one start. The boys are aged 16 and will be here for one and two terms.

We are looking for homestay families who are inclusive, caring, supportive and willing to share their home and Kiwi… View more
Wellington High School
We are urgently seeking host families for German/Austrian boys arriving for a term one start. The boys are aged 16 and will be here for one and two terms.

We are looking for homestay families who are inclusive, caring, supportive and willing to share their home and Kiwi life with a student. Visiting students want to experience day to day life with a New Zealand family and to feel a part of the family.

The 2024 homestay fee is $340 per week.
For more information or to express interest please contact:

Prue Isaacs, International Director
P: +64 3858911 x 897| M: +64 21 303938
homestay@whs.school.nz

352 days ago

New host families urgently needed for January - Wellington High School

Di Jordan from Wellington High School

All students arrive at the end of January. The students are three 16 year old German/Austrian boys, here for one or two terms.

We are looking for host families who are inclusive, caring, supportive and willing to share their home and Kiwi life with a student. Visiting students want to experience… View more
All students arrive at the end of January. The students are three 16 year old German/Austrian boys, here for one or two terms.

We are looking for host families who are inclusive, caring, supportive and willing to share their home and Kiwi life with a student. Visiting students want to experience day to day life with a New Zealand family and to feel a part of the family.

The 2024 homestay fee is $340 per week.
For more information or to sign up contact:
Prue Isaacs, International Director
P: +64 3858911 x 897| M: +64 21 303938
homestay@whs.school.nz

352 days ago

Locking up and leaving for adventure

Rita Angus Retirement Village

If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A … View more
If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A highlight in her rowing career was in 2017 when Judy, along with her rowing partner Alison, competed in The World Masters Games, winning a silver medal in the 1000m Women’s Pairs.

She currently holds the title of top women's single sculler in the 70-75 year age group in New Zealand and is second in the North Island for the 65-75 year age group.

Adventure is in Judy’s DNA. She’s always up for hitting the open road and exploring the fantastic wilderness that Aotearoa has to offer. When she’s not rowing, Judy loves to hike. And she’s no stranger to several hard South Island trails.

Having a lifestyle this active and busy means that Judy doesn’t want to be worrying about her home while she is away. She chose Ryman’s Murray Halberg Village because it suits all her needs, right down to the location near the water as well as all the safety and security benefits.

“It’s a lock up and leave it situation,” she says.

Click to read the full story.

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355 days ago

Fresh Lychee and more

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,

Fresh lychees have arrived!
As lychee is getting more popular, many people are waiting for its new season.

Please visit our store to check it!
123 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Cheers!

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359 days ago

Downsize to a richer, happier life

Rita Angus Retirement Village

What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to … View more
What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
When helping people to declutter, Peter never starts by focusing on the stuff itself. Every item in your home has a story, so the first step is to think about what that story is.

Maybe you’re thinking about downsizing as you approach retirement but still have all the artwork and toys and books that belonged to your now adult children, and don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps letting go of that old sports equipment means letting go of a vision you had of yourself that no longer fits who you are. Maybe you’re holding onto heirlooms you have no use for because you want to keep the memory of the person alive.

No matter what your situation is, it’s easier to declutter and downsize if you start by identifying the feelings that underlie your attachment to your stuff before tackling the stuff itself.

Click to read more.

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353 days ago

F and P Double Oven and Elba Ceramic Cook top

Jo from Miramar

The ovens are VERY clean and both work well. The top one is full size and the lower one is a useful half size. The four element cook top is a little scratched but clean, tidy and perfectly functional. I have renewed my kitchen and replaced these with an under bench unit. They are approx. 10 … View moreThe ovens are VERY clean and both work well. The top one is full size and the lower one is a useful half size. The four element cook top is a little scratched but clean, tidy and perfectly functional. I have renewed my kitchen and replaced these with an under bench unit. They are approx. 10 years old but I'm not sure......

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353 days ago

Celebrate Christmas with the Island Bay Churches

Clive from Island Bay

Thursday 14th December
10.15 am St Hilda’s: Traditional Communion Service with Carols. Refreshments and a chat afterwards.



Sunday 17 December
10 am St Hilda’s Anglican: Pop-up Nativity - A special retelling of the Christmas Story involving total audience participation. There’s … View more
Thursday 14th December
10.15 am St Hilda’s: Traditional Communion Service with Carols. Refreshments and a chat afterwards.



Sunday 17 December
10 am St Hilda’s Anglican: Pop-up Nativity - A special retelling of the Christmas Story involving total audience participation. There’s going to be a lot of BOOM! in this service. Come dressed up as one of the Christmas characters!

10am Presbyterian Church: The children lead our 10am service

7.00pm Presbyterian Church: Ukulele Christmas - Play and sing favourite Christmas songs. Music provided; bring voices, instruments and friends.


Christmas Eve - Sunday 24 December
10 am - St Hilda’s: A short carols and testimony service on Christmas Eve, followed by a shared lunch.


5 pm Presbyterian Church: Service of carols, readings and candles.


6.00 pm Presbyterian Church: Carol singing at Village at the Park: Meet at Village at the Park rest home on Adelaide Rd at 6pm. Song sheets provided.


6.00 pm St Francis de Sales Catholic Church: Family Mass

6.45 pm Wellington Churches: Carol Singing at Hospital. Meet up in the hospital foyer and go around the wards singing carols. This is arranged by the hospital chaplains and the hospital staff, and is a blessing to everyone who participates as well as to the staff and patients.


9.00pm St Francis de Sales Catholic Church: Night Mass with Choir


Christmas Day

9.30 am Baptist Church: Christmas Day Celebration with sparkling grape juice and Christmas nibbles!
9.30 am Presbyterian Church: Celebrating Christmas Day at 9.30 with a short relaxed family service.

9.30 am St Hilda’s: Short Christmas Service with Communion
10.30am: Korean Presbyterian Church: Service.



After Christmas

Sunday 31 December 10 am - Combined Service at St Hilda's


Sunday 7 January 10 am - Combined Service at Baptists

Sunday 14 January 10 am - Combined Service at Presbyterians

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354 days ago

Damage to car at New World supermarket

Brenda from Miramar

Please let me know if you witnessed a car damage a parked car at New World Miramar at around 9:45am today. My car was parked near the Stone St entry, against the south side of the dental practice, and the rear drivers side was scraped by a car that pulled in next to me while I was in the store.

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356 days ago

water shortages in Wellington

David from Island Bay

Just been watching the TV news predicting that Wellington is going to be suffering severe water shortages in the coming summer months.
And I'm wondering, why is the WCC spending so much time, money and resources on digging up and replacing perfectly good gutters in Island Bay (and other … View more
Just been watching the TV news predicting that Wellington is going to be suffering severe water shortages in the coming summer months.
And I'm wondering, why is the WCC spending so much time, money and resources on digging up and replacing perfectly good gutters in Island Bay (and other suburbs). They've been doing this work literally for months in Beramphore and Island Bay. And the old gutters appear to be in quite good if not very good condition.
Why are they not using this time, money and resources fixing our water infrastructure???
I don't understand. Is it just me wondering this????

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355 days ago

Pet and House sitter offer in Wellington from mid Dec till early Jan.

Juliette from Hataitai

Kia Ora,
📆 Still on the lookout for a house/pet/plants sitting opportunity from mid December to early January (flexible dates).
🐈I used to housesit one of my friend’s place in Hataitai who also had a cat and plants to care for. I am a responsible gal, tidy, clean, and respectful of … View more
Kia Ora,
📆 Still on the lookout for a house/pet/plants sitting opportunity from mid December to early January (flexible dates).
🐈I used to housesit one of my friend’s place in Hataitai who also had a cat and plants to care for. I am a responsible gal, tidy, clean, and respectful of rules and places. I obviously love pets and being active so if you have any furry friends it would be my pleasure to take them for their walks/run or swims. 🦮🌱
⭐️ If you're planning a holiday, reach out and I'll ensure your home and furry friends remain in great hands.
Feel free to message me if you or someone you know might need a house or pet sitter. Cheers!
🏡 Preferably looking for house sitting close to town (Hataitai, Kilbirnie, Miramar suburbs since I don’t have a car yet)
Juliette

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355 days ago

Brooklyn Community Christmas Market this Saturday

Euan from Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Community Christmas Market is on this Saturday 9 December from 12pm to 4pm at the Brooklyn Community Centre on Harrison Street. Catch up with friends and neighbours while browsing through a wide variety of stalls with great gifts for Christmas. Delicious food from kitchen and Ooh la la… View moreThe Brooklyn Community Christmas Market is on this Saturday 9 December from 12pm to 4pm at the Brooklyn Community Centre on Harrison Street. Catch up with friends and neighbours while browsing through a wide variety of stalls with great gifts for Christmas. Delicious food from kitchen and Ooh la la Crepes outside, plus a great fun playground for the kids. Everybody welcome.

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