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980 days ago

World Maths Day

NumberWorks'nWords Johnsonville

Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the … View moreWhether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!

World Maths Day is a chance to test your skills, practice maths, and get involved in a worldwide event that celebrates the history of maths to improve the lives of students, parents, and teachers everywhere.

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980 days ago

An update on our awesome team in the Ukraine

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in … View more
NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine and are in daily meetings with our staff to confirm their safety and well-being.

Our wonderful developers are facing a climate of unpredictability, we felt it was our responsibility to ensure you, our wonderful Neighbours were both aware and understanding that this environment may cause delays to the many projects we have in the works for 2022.

To show support of our brilliant team, we have temporarily changed our logo on our NZ Compare website. WHICH has also been recently refreshed and looking better than ever thanks to this very team! Go check it out!

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980 days ago

Grow your investment portfolio with Matū Iramoe

Catalist

Matū supports Kiwis to turn ground-breaking scientific and tech ideas into IP-rich companies. Their current portfolio of 13 companies has delivered an unrealised return on deployed capital of over 85% with a strong pipeline of upcoming investment opportunities.

Now Matū is raising a target of… View more
Matū supports Kiwis to turn ground-breaking scientific and tech ideas into IP-rich companies. Their current portfolio of 13 companies has delivered an unrealised return on deployed capital of over 85% with a strong pipeline of upcoming investment opportunities.

Now Matū is raising a target of $500k via Catalist to further support awesome Kiwi science and technology, offering a unique opportunity for Kiwis to buy into the rapidly growing deep tech sector. Our deep tech companies have big potential for growth, and so can your investment. Invest today at www.matu.co.nz/catalist
Find out more

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981 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Evita

Reporter Community News

"I'm Evita! I'm worried about all the changes that have happened in my life but hoping to find a loving home to call my own. I am looking for an experienced person to care for me, and who has the patience to bring me out of my shell. My previous fosterer says that I can be a sweet … View more"I'm Evita! I'm worried about all the changes that have happened in my life but hoping to find a loving home to call my own. I am looking for an experienced person to care for me, and who has the patience to bring me out of my shell. My previous fosterer says that I can be a sweet girl in time, it just takes me a while to settle in. I enjoy playing with toys once I am comfortable and also hanging out next to humans I trust. I do have a small health concern to discuss. If you would like to meet me please don't hesitate to apply."

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980 days ago

What's On at the National Library - Free events - April 2022

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Kia ora
The National Library is open to the public. Bring your vaccine pass, we look forward to hosting you!
We also have a wide range of talks and presentations available online that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home.
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Te Kupenga: casting a wide net
Chris Szekely and … View more
Kia ora
The National Library is open to the public. Bring your vaccine pass, we look forward to hosting you!
We also have a wide range of talks and presentations available online that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home.
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Te Kupenga: casting a wide net
Chris Szekely and Michael Keith will talk about the book that celebrates the Alexander Turnbull Library’s centenary, ‘Te Kupenga 101 stories of Aotearoa from the Turnbull’, sharing behind-the-scenes commentary on how the stories were selected from Turnbull’s net.
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
Time: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Being modern: Rita Angus in 20th century Aotearoa

Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s best-known artists, remarkable for her huge body of work and single-minded devotion to her painting practice. In this talk, Lizzie Bisley will explore the world that Angus lived in, looking at what her work reveals about the social, political and intellectual life of 20th century Aotearoa.
Date: Wednesday 6 April 2022
Time: 12pm to 1pm 
Cost: Free 
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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E oho! Picturing protest and photographing dissent

From scary fairies to Ihumātao solidarity and Kiwi QAnon anti-vaxers: Dylan Owen shares images and stories from his years as a protest photographer.
Date: Thursday 14 April 2022         
Time: 2pm to 3pm 
Cost: Free 
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Connecting to Collections: Exploring oral history collections at the Alexander Turnbull Library

This talk will explore some of the recent additions to the oral history collections at the Alexander Turnbull Library, and offer guidance on searching for oral history materials on the Library’s website and catalogues.
Date: Tuesday 19 April 2022
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online. Register for online talk by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Little curators: Trouble in Paradise edition

Want to keep your rangatahi busy this school holidays but can’t make it to us in person? Sign up for a free activity pack bursting with fun, sent directly to your whare.

Date: Tuesday 19 April 2022 to Friday 29 April 2022                                
Cost: Free 
To take up this opportunity, go to the National Library website
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E oho! Contemporary pursuit of justice for Māori

Hear Māori rights defenders Annette Sykes and Tina Ngata discuss what justice campaigns look and feel like, and what recent events have rallied acts of resistance.
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022         
Time: 12:10pm to 1:30pm 
Cost: Free 
Venue: Online. Register by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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E oho! What really happened at the Treaty signing at Pōneke?

Join us on the day that Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed in Pōneke in 1840, and learn more about the Raukawa Moana/Cook Strait sheet of the Treaty from a tangata whenua perspective.
Date: Friday 29 April 2022               
Time: 12:10pm to 1:30pm 
Cost: Free 
Venue: Online or in person, Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor - no RSVP necessary. Register for online talk by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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Wild indigo: Five poets reading the weather

Celebrated Aotearoa poets join current Poet Laureate David Eggleton to explore the spirit of Oceania in our time of climate crises. Join us in person or online for an evening of poetry.
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online and in-person. Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor - no RSVP necessary. Register for online talk by pasting this link in your browser: dia-nz.zoom.us...
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981 days ago

Do you have a great walnut recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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981 days ago

Bowling Ball

Margaret from Newlands

Brunswick Laser Strike with sheepskin carrier/polisher

Price: $10

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982 days ago

World Poetry Day

NumberWorks'nWords Johnsonville

In 1999, World Poetry Day was introduced, with the aim of promoting the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry around the world.

It is an opportunity to appreciate the power of poetry and how it can capture the creative spirit of the human mind.

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984 days ago

Pet of the Day: Max and Billie Jean

Reporter Community News

Karren Davenport from Masterton is the proud mum of two news kittens, Max and Billie Jean.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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983 days ago

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

Apply now.
Find out more

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986 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Where is this and have you ever been there?

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986 days ago

Poll: Are you ready to travel overseas?

Reporter Community News

Bali, Sydney, London or Paris. With travel restrictions starting to ease, is it time to start thinking about heading overseas?
Tell us what you think and if you are heading overseas, where are you thinking of going?
Remember if you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.

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Are you ready to travel overseas?
  • 32.3% Yes, I am keen
    32.3% Complete
  • 28.3% No, too risky
    28.3% Complete
  • 39.3% It is too early to know if it is safe
    39.3% Complete
628 votes
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983 days ago

Sacred Heart Cathedral Online Art Auction

Vino from Khandallah

Dear family & friends,
Sacred Heart Cathdral Wellington New Zealand is conducting an Online Art Auction from 19th March 2022 untill 27th March 2022. This is in aid of the restoration of the church.
Many NZ artist have contributed their work.
I have also contributed 4 of my Mosaic Stained … View more
Dear family & friends,
Sacred Heart Cathdral Wellington New Zealand is conducting an Online Art Auction from 19th March 2022 untill 27th March 2022. This is in aid of the restoration of the church.
Many NZ artist have contributed their work.
I have also contributed 4 of my Mosaic Stained Glass Art Work for this Auction. (Images attached)
Please visit, comment and if you feel like it kindly bid.
First Click (GalaBid) to visit the Auction site.
galabid.com...
Next click "Search & Categories" and then look under the
Sub Heading "Mosaic Stained Glass Art"
Thanks.

984 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
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Our House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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984 days ago

Free Old Cameras - Gone

Shirley from Newlands

Anyone interested to collect those old cameras and it will be shame to throw away.

Free

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