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2304 days ago

Poll: When do you start Christmas shopping?

Neighbourly.co.nz

With Christmas coming up next month, it could be time to start thinking about gift shopping!

Are you one of those lucky people who can whip together some cool gift ideas a few days before, or are you prepared months in advance? When do you start your Christmas shopping? Vote in the poll below.

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When do you start Christmas shopping?
  • 37.1% I start a few months before
    37.1% Complete
  • 23.3% I leave it until the last minute
    23.3% Complete
  • 37% Gifts aren't a priority for me
    37% Complete
  • 2.6% I do gift shopping on boxing day
    2.6% Complete
1326 votes
2307 days ago

Tuia Mātauranga Roadshow in Porirua - free for children

The Team from Ministry of Education

Bring your kids to our Tuia Mātauranga interactive roadshow and take part in fun activities to learn more about our voyaging heritage and history.

See you at Te Rauparaha Park, Porirua on Fri 15 Nov from 9am to 3pm, and on Sat 16 Nov from 10am to 4pm.

2304 days ago

Your first choice for Asian food

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

We're opening! After several months hard work, now we're ready to open to the public.
All are welcome! Please visit us and give us some suggestions and recommendations.
Thank you all for your support.
We'll try our best to offer a wide range of quality products, at fair prices, with … View more
We're opening! After several months hard work, now we're ready to open to the public.
All are welcome! Please visit us and give us some suggestions and recommendations.
Thank you all for your support.
We'll try our best to offer a wide range of quality products, at fair prices, with friendly customer service.

2304 days ago

We have our winner of the NZ House & Garden House Tours double pass!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

Congratulations to our winner! They'll be heading to the Bay of Islands in February 2020 to attend the House Tour and hopefully partake in some of these awesome activities 🌸 Thank you to all who entered - all of your local hotspots sound amazing and we can't wait to experience some … View moreCongratulations to our winner! They'll be heading to the Bay of Islands in February 2020 to attend the House Tour and hopefully partake in some of these awesome activities 🌸 Thank you to all who entered - all of your local hotspots sound amazing and we can't wait to experience some next year! If you're yet to secure your tickets for the House Tours, you can do so here: www.nzhouseandgardentours.co.nz...

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2304 days ago

Toast Martinborough

Community Engagement Advisor from

Heading to Toast Martinborough on Sunday 17 November?

Metlink will be running our regular Sunday train services.

The morning service will depart Wellington Station at 9.25am and arrive at Featherston Station at 10.25am. Please note, seating is limited and fills up on a first come first served … View more
Heading to Toast Martinborough on Sunday 17 November?

Metlink will be running our regular Sunday train services.

The morning service will depart Wellington Station at 9.25am and arrive at Featherston Station at 10.25am. Please note, seating is limited and fills up on a first come first served basis.

For more information about the Metlink train service please visit www.metlink.org.nz...

For more information about Toast Martinborough transportation options visit toastmartinborough.co.nz...

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2304 days ago

TREASURER NEEDED - help make Karori a great place to live

Heather Baldwin from Karori Community Centre

Karori Community Centre needs someone with accounting skills to join our lively Board as a volunteer treasurer (5 hrs/month). Staff & volunteers manage the day to day financial processes so the role involves overseeing finances, producing monthly & end of year statements &reports … View moreKarori Community Centre needs someone with accounting skills to join our lively Board as a volunteer treasurer (5 hrs/month). Staff & volunteers manage the day to day financial processes so the role involves overseeing finances, producing monthly & end of year statements &reports &advising on the financial position.

If you have some spare time to put into supporting our community – we'd love to hear from you. This would suit an accountant with enthusiasm, knowledge of Xero an advantage. Please contact chair@karoricommunitycentre.org.nz (Heather) with a few sentences introducing yourself and any questions. A brief role description is available.

2304 days ago

🎄🎁 Make this Christmas simple, sustainable, and kind.🎅🏼🎁

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Avoid unwanted gifts and give to causes that help people, animals and the planet instead. More joy — less waste.

#GraemeDingleFoundation #Christmas #TheGoodRegistry

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2304 days ago

OVERLOCKER / SEWING WITH KNITS COURSE

Joyce from Aro Valley

1 Saturday - On 9 November from 9am-3:30pm
at Tawa College Fee : $85

An introduction to the overlocker, develop skills to use this equipment safely and efficiently. Learn how to use the overlocker for seaming knit garments. Prior Sewing experience essential. Some overlockers are available … View more
1 Saturday - On 9 November from 9am-3:30pm
at Tawa College Fee : $85

An introduction to the overlocker, develop skills to use this equipment safely and efficiently. Learn how to use the overlocker for seaming knit garments. Prior Sewing experience essential. Some overlockers are available to use during the course or bring your own.
For further information and enrollment details:
www.tawacomed.co.nz...

2305 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin.

For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
Book now

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2314 days ago

Everyone Out Nature School Open Afternoon

Rachel from Wadestown

Everyone Out is starting an exciting new one day a week Nature School for 5 to 12 year olds in Term 1 2020. We are holding an open afternoon to give you and your tamariki a sneak peek of what we will be offering.

Location
GirlGuiding Center at 44 Silverstream Rd, Crofton Downs.
Date & Time
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Everyone Out is starting an exciting new one day a week Nature School for 5 to 12 year olds in Term 1 2020. We are holding an open afternoon to give you and your tamariki a sneak peek of what we will be offering.

Location
GirlGuiding Center at 44 Silverstream Rd, Crofton Downs.
Date & Time
Thu, Nov 14 2019, 3:30PM - 5:00PM

Our Nature School allows children the time to engage deeply in their play and learning in a beautiful natural environment. Would you love to give your child the freedom to engage in authentic, self-directed play based learning in nature? Maybe you would like to help your child develop greater confidence, resilience or social connections with other children?

Come along for a fun afternoon with Rachel (Programme Manager) and Daphne (Lead Educator). Hear about what the programme will provide, take a tour of the venue and check out some of the activities your child may get up to at the Everyone Out Nature School.

Drop Rachel an email at rachel@everyoneout.co.nz to register your interest

Also check out our shiny new website www.everyoneout.co.nz... for more information about the programmes we run.

2306 days ago

Karori Business Breakfast - all welcome

Allan Frazer from Rotary Karori

Guest Speaker is HE Peter Ryan, Irish Ambassador
Speaking about Irish International Relations In The Brexit Era

Peter has held postings in Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, New York and Hong Kong. In August 2018 he
became the first resident Irish Ambassador to New Zealand.

On Thursday, 21 November 2019 … View more
Guest Speaker is HE Peter Ryan, Irish Ambassador
Speaking about Irish International Relations In The Brexit Era

Peter has held postings in Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, New York and Hong Kong. In August 2018 he
became the first resident Irish Ambassador to New Zealand.

On Thursday, 21 November 2019 at 7:15 – 8:30am
At the Karori Park Cafe, 400 Karori Road

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Karori in partnership with ANZ

The meeting includes a full hot buffet breakfast and a choice of muesli, fruit juice, tea, coffee etc.

Please let us know by 11 November if you plan to attend. Email KaroriRotary@gmail.com
with the names of those attending and a contact phone number.
Please include "Breakfast Registration" in the subject line.
Payment of $25 can be made in advance via Internet Banking to the Rotary Club Of Karori, 03-1540-0014117-00. Please include your name and BB1911 in the reference.
Walk ups are $25, cash only, at the door, on the day, subject to catering requirements.

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2306 days ago

Switch to LEDs for the climate

Andrew Caseley from Gen Less

Kahutara Primary School in Featherston is switching to LEDs. All LEDs are Gen Less bulbs as they use less energy, which ultimately helps halt climate change. If we all got on board and switched now it would make a huge difference
#BeGenLess #GenLessBulbs <
Make the switch

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2307 days ago

It's all fun and games!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table from a MDF storage box and a few Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2307 days ago

From the wrong crowd to all right on the night

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Life was tough for Dontae Marino. But now he has been handed an award by Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and is a role model for youngsters.

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