Northland, Wellington

1040 days ago

Your daily dose of good news

The Team Reporter from Stuff

The 98-year-old painter who saved a village and a cat who hitched a ride to a charity shop in an old chair feature in today's Antidote - your much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness even in these unusual times. … View moreThe 98-year-old painter who saved a village and a cat who hitched a ride to a charity shop in an old chair feature in today's Antidote - your much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness even in these unusual times. Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered to your inbox (it's free!)

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1040 days ago

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Red Cross Shops from New Zealand Red Cross Shops

Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce our awesome team is now up & running in our brand new Redcross superstore. We are located at 83A Tristram Street, Hamilton CBD.
We are open seven days & these Are the opening hours.
Mon-Fri 9 am - 5pm, Saturday 9 am- 4pm & Sunday 10am- 4pm.
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Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce our awesome team is now up & running in our brand new Redcross superstore. We are located at 83A Tristram Street, Hamilton CBD.
We are open seven days & these Are the opening hours.
Mon-Fri 9 am - 5pm, Saturday 9 am- 4pm & Sunday 10am- 4pm.
Come & enjoy shopping in air conditioning & finding that special something.
We look forward to seeing you.
From Jackie & the team

1041 days ago

Booking now winter interior painting jobs

Alta Painters Interiors from Alta Painters

Kia ora neighbors!
We are now booking all of our winter interior painting projects. We highly recommend, if this is something you have in mind, to book before the winter starts so you can get all the benefits of having a nice dry freshly painted house before the cold days start.
Get in touch with … View more
Kia ora neighbors!
We are now booking all of our winter interior painting projects. We highly recommend, if this is something you have in mind, to book before the winter starts so you can get all the benefits of having a nice dry freshly painted house before the cold days start.
Get in touch with us for a free quote and we are happy to pop by and have a chat.
altapaintersnz@gmail.com
0211004950
Have a nice long weekend!

1041 days ago

Fresh Fruit

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,

Fresh fruit come today:
Austrian Lychee and Mango, NZ cherry and watermelon.

Fresh, Fresh, Fresh!

Please visit one of our stores:… View more
Dear Neighbours,

Fresh fruit come today:
Austrian Lychee and Mango, NZ cherry and watermelon.

Fresh, Fresh, Fresh!

Please visit one of our stores:
123 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington
3 Hillary Ct, Naenae, Lower Hutt

Cheers!

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1041 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

There are no dues or fees for joining AEA or attending AEA meetings. We are self-supporting through our own voluntary contributions. At some point during each meeting we pass the basket to help cover expenses, such as the cost of rent and literature. Members are not obliged to contribute, but we … View moreThere are no dues or fees for joining AEA or attending AEA meetings. We are self-supporting through our own voluntary contributions. At some point during each meeting we pass the basket to help cover expenses, such as the cost of rent and literature. Members are not obliged to contribute, but we usually do so to the extent we are able. For more FAQs

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1041 days ago

Husband for sale (and other happy things) in today's Antidote

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too.

Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered to your inbox each day.

Today: … View more
We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too.

Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered to your inbox each day.

Today: The story of a husband for sale on Trade Me, a skipper with a digger, kiwi chicks in the skies and many, many beers for Betty White.

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1042 days ago

This 8 week email course will get your financial life in order

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours!

Need to rehab your money? Grow your wealth? Just understand your finances a bit better? Here's how you can start.

MoneyIQ will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future.

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1042 days ago

Community Garage Sale

Letetia Cheetham from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

SAVE THE DATE!
Our Garage Sale is back for 2022 🤩 Tables are limited and selling fast so get in quick to secure your spot otherwise we will see you there!

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1043 days ago

Sign up for The Antidote: 5 happy things to read about each day

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too.

You can check out today's edition of The Antidote - which features a cute… View more
Hi neighbours,

We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too.

You can check out today's edition of The Antidote - which features a cute puppy, the UK's longest-married couple, and Stewart Island's "savage" New Year's Eve here. If you'd like the Antidote delivered direct to your inbox, sign up here.

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1042 days ago

Wadestown Playgroup is back open February 2022

The Team from Wadestown Playgroup

Great news Playgroupers - we are ready and very excited to finally welcome you back to Playgroup!

Playgroup will open for Term 1 on Monday 31 January 9.30am-11.30am. We will be running session three days a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

To welcome you back, we are making Term 1 FREE … View more
Great news Playgroupers - we are ready and very excited to finally welcome you back to Playgroup!

Playgroup will open for Term 1 on Monday 31 January 9.30am-11.30am. We will be running session three days a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

To welcome you back, we are making Term 1 FREE for everyone - including all permanent and casual members.

Keep an eye out for our updated Covid requirements. We can’t wait to see you all again 🤩

1042 days ago

Wairarapa - heaps on this long weekend

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Fun for everyone - just over an hour away in the Wairarapa this weekend. Last chance to pick lavender at Lavender Abbey in Carterton (Sat and Sunday).
Greytown' s Annual Sidewalk Sale is on all three days.
Barry Saunders plays at Truckstop Greytown Sat and Sunday nights
Head to the south … View more
Fun for everyone - just over an hour away in the Wairarapa this weekend. Last chance to pick lavender at Lavender Abbey in Carterton (Sat and Sunday).
Greytown' s Annual Sidewalk Sale is on all three days.
Barry Saunders plays at Truckstop Greytown Sat and Sunday nights
Head to the south coast to Cape Palliser and see the seals, or to Queen Elizabeth Park In Masterton and ride a paddle boat.

1052 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Poppi

Reporter Community News

Poppi has found a new home courtesy of the SPCA.
"Poppi is having an amazing life with my partner and I, and her older brother in the Hutt Valley! Every night she sleeps on our bed curled up with her big brother Milo. Milo and Poppi are inseparable. They spend 100 per cent of their time … View more
Poppi has found a new home courtesy of the SPCA.
"Poppi is having an amazing life with my partner and I, and her older brother in the Hutt Valley! Every night she sleeps on our bed curled up with her big brother Milo. Milo and Poppi are inseparable. They spend 100 per cent of their time together, whether its playing in the garden or cuddling together at night. She is a very happy and well treasured kid!"

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1044 days ago

Keep your dog on a lead to protect native birds

Reporter Community News

The Wellington City Council is reminding people to keep their dogs on a lead.

"We have noticed that many of our native birds are currently nesting in some of our parks and reserves! This is just a little reminder to make sure your kurī are on leads in our parks and reserves where required so… View more
The Wellington City Council is reminding people to keep their dogs on a lead.

"We have noticed that many of our native birds are currently nesting in some of our parks and reserves! This is just a little reminder to make sure your kurī are on leads in our parks and reserves where required so that we can keep our beautiful native birds safe.

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1043 days ago

Karori/Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meetings

Peter from Karori

Kia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

We will be meeting twice monthly, at 10.30am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Huntleigh Home, and the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm at … View more
Kia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

We will be meeting twice monthly, at 10.30am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Huntleigh Home, and the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm at Karori Community Centre.

Our next meeting of Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 25th January at 1.30pm at Meeting Room One, Karori Community Centre.

We look forward to meeting all fellow stroke survivors, carers and friends and discussing how we are getting on.
Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

1043 days ago

What's On at the National Library Summer (Jan & early Feb) 2022

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Kia ora everyone
Below is our suite of free events for January and the beginning of February 2022, including online events at the National Library, Thorndon. For more information visit our website: natlib.govt.nz
We also have our permanent exhibitions on in our galleries that include:
He Tohu - … View more
Kia ora everyone
Below is our suite of free events for January and the beginning of February 2022, including online events at the National Library, Thorndon. For more information visit our website: natlib.govt.nz
We also have our permanent exhibitions on in our galleries that include:
He Tohu - a declaration, a treaty and a petition
Trouble in Paradise: Climate change in the Pacific - running to 30 April. See photographs documenting the effects of the climate crisis in the Pacific, artworks by Sheyne Tuffery, and a selection of historical rare books from the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library.
and
Imagining Dante: Illustrated editions of the ‘Divine Comedy’ closing on 28th January. ‘Imagining Dante’ showcases some of the illustrated editions of the Divine Comedy held by the Alexander Turnbull Library from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries.
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E oho! Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tamariki:
What does the Treaty of Waitangi have to do with children? Hear Glenis Philip-Barbara, mother of seven, connect her work as Assistant Māori Children's Commissioner with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Date: Tuesday 25 January 2022, 12:10pm to 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, (lower ground) National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
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Tea and tours:
Join our Kaiārahi for tea and scones, watch a short film compilation by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision and take a tour of the exhibitions He Tohu and Trouble in Paradise.
Date: Thursday 27 January 2022, 10am to 12pm
Cost: Free
Location: Programme Rooms, Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon, Wellington

A supporting event of the free Trouble in Paradise exhibition series.
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Of Priests, Nuns, & Books:
On the centenary of the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses, three scholars from Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington share surprising new stories about the book, its owners, and its readers.
Date: Wednesday 2 February 2022, 12:10pm to 1pm
Cost: Free. RSVP required.
Location: Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, (lower ground) National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
Contact details: ATLOutreach@dia.govt.nz
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Waitangi Day at He Tohu
Come to the National Library this Waitangi Day to see the original Treaty of Waitangi and engage with Aotearoa’s history.
Date: Sunday 6 February 2022, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken St, Thorndon, Wellington
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Lunar New Year whānau day:
Come and join us at our whānau day to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year! Experience many aspects of Asian culture with performances, lantern crafting, traditional costumes, trinkets, arts, and much more!
Date: Saturday 12 February 2022, 10am to 12:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken St, Thorndon, Wellington
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Voices of the Pacific: The voice of change:
Learn about how the Pacific Islands are developing programmes to combat climate change through environmental solutions and economical sustainability with Kosi Latu, Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
Date: Monday 14 February 2022, 12:10pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Location: Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, (lower ground) National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
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Chinese footprints: a walking tour of Wellington’s history:
Oral history advisor Lynette Shum and historian Nigel Murphy will take attendees on a walking tour exploring the rich history of the Chinese in Wellington.
Date: Tuesday 15 February 2022, 10am to 12pm
Cost: Suggested koha $5 on the day
Location: 150 Vivian Street, Wellington
Limited numbers - Contact: ATLOutreach@dia.govt.nz
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Dr H B Turbott, ‘the Radio Doctor’:
Hear Dunedin PhD graduate and researcher Claire Macindoe talk about Dr H B Turbott — New Zealand’s first health communicator and disease-prevention expert.
Date: Tuesday 15 February 2022, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost: Free. Koha from non-members appreciated.
Location: Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, (lower ground) National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
Contact details: turnbullfriends@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you at the National Library

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