Ohariu, Wellington

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

40 days ago

Railing planters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Johnsonville

To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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40 days ago

The tiger who came to tea

Resene

Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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41 days ago

NGAIO REPAIR CAFE

Sandi from Crofton Downs

THIS Saturday 16 November
10am -1pm

corner Kenya St and Crofton Road, Ngaio Union Church
Please only 1-2 items per person

41 days ago

New baby?

Olivia Wannan Reporter from Stuff

Hi - I'm Olivia from Stuff (and a new mum myself).
I'm writing an article on the different challenges faced by parents around the country, from midwife availability and getting on wait lists for childcare right down to the food at birthing centres.

Are you keen to share your … View more
Hi - I'm Olivia from Stuff (and a new mum myself).
I'm writing an article on the different challenges faced by parents around the country, from midwife availability and getting on wait lists for childcare right down to the food at birthing centres.

Are you keen to share your experience on what you found easy and what was hard? Please email olivia.wannan@stuff.co.nz or leave a message below. Thanks all :)

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41 days ago

Leather wallet

Gavin from Johnsonville

Brand new, genuine leather

Price: $30

41 days ago

Does Your Organisation Need New Flooring?

Carpet Court

Is the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one … View moreIs the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one lucky organisation will win a $20,000 flooring makeover!

Carpet Court is continuing its’ mission to help improve Kiwi kids’ learning environments by rolling out its’ nationwide fund for the fifth year in a row. Apply today!
Find out more

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42 days ago

Spring gardening tips

Malvina Major Retirement Village

Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

Click read more for more … View more
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

Click read more for more information.

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43 days ago

[SOLD] Surface Laptop

Shi Leng from Johnsonville

6 years old.
Good, usable condition.
Has worn marks on the right side of the mousepad.

Windows 10.
8GB RAM.
256GB Hard Drive.
Original charger and box.
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6 years old.
Good, usable condition.
Has worn marks on the right side of the mousepad.

Windows 10.
8GB RAM.
256GB Hard Drive.
Original charger and box.

The Surface Pro has been reset i.e all apps and data was removed and Windows reinstalled.
Pick up or drop off only.

Link to specs and features: support.microsoft.com...

Price: $250

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43 days ago

Ladelle Oil & Vinegar Bottle Set

Shi Leng from Johnsonville

Sanctuary Reactive Oil & Vinegar Set.
In very good condition as was only used for a short period of time.
Porcelain body, cork lid.


11 x 7 x 16cm; 400ml.
Dishwasher safe.

Price: $10

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43 days ago

Surface Pro 2 & Touch Cover 2

Shi Leng from Johnsonville

10 years old.
Good, usable condition.
Surface Pro has scratches along one side of the kickstand.

Windows 10 (upgraded from Windows 8.1).
4GB RAM.
128GB Hard Drive.
Original charger and box.
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10 years old.
Good, usable condition.
Surface Pro has scratches along one side of the kickstand.

Windows 10 (upgraded from Windows 8.1).
4GB RAM.
128GB Hard Drive.
Original charger and box.
Additional tablet sleeve.

Touch Cover has marks on frequently used keys.
The Surface Pro has been reset i.e all apps and data was removed and Windows reinstalled.
Pick up or drop off only.

Link to specs and features: support.microsoft.com...

Price: $50

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43 days ago

Baby Safety Magnetic Lock

Shi Leng from Johnsonville

Stop your babies from opening cabinets or cupboards using these magnetic locks. There are 4 in each pack. $5 per pack.

Price: $10

43 days ago

December Pottery Sale - Gear Homestead 2024

Alastair from Titahi Bay

Put these dates in your diary - great place to buy xmas presents and support your local community.

Christmas Pottery Sale
Fabulous locally made work

Two weekends
~ Saturday & Sunday - 30th Nov & 1st Dec, 10am – 5pm
~ Saturday & Sunday - 7th & 8th Dec, 10am – 5pm
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Put these dates in your diary - great place to buy xmas presents and support your local community.

Christmas Pottery Sale
Fabulous locally made work

Two weekends
~ Saturday & Sunday - 30th Nov & 1st Dec, 10am – 5pm
~ Saturday & Sunday - 7th & 8th Dec, 10am – 5pm


Gear Homestead
1 Okowai Road, Porirua
(Just off Whitford Brown Ave, opposite Aotea College,
some parking available or park on Okowai Road)

Cash or EFTPOS available
Sorry we do not accept credit cards or cheques

Christmas Flyer 2024.pdf Download View

43 days ago

Intensive Pottery Course - Harriet Bright

Alastair from Titahi Bay

Intensive Throwing Pottery Workshop with Harriet Bright

Monday 27th January to Friday 31st January 9.30 am to 5pm
At Ōtaki Pottery Club


This one week workshop will focus on growing skills such as consistency, making larger pieces, throwing off the hump, making lids and spouts as well … View more
Intensive Throwing Pottery Workshop with Harriet Bright

Monday 27th January to Friday 31st January 9.30 am to 5pm
At Ōtaki Pottery Club


This one week workshop will focus on growing skills such as consistency, making larger pieces, throwing off the hump, making lids and spouts as well as finding your own style and aesthetic balance. As the week goes on students can work towards individual projects.
This is an intermediate course for students who are already able to confidently center and throw a cylinder.

Course outline
Monday - Setting up, wedging, weighing out etc then practice methods of throwing consistent cylinders.
Tuesday - Spiral wedging. Centering larger amounts of clay, working off the hump.
Wednesday - Throwing larger pieces ie jugs, bowls, shaping. Discussing aesthetics of forms, and looking at natural forms for inspiration.
Thursday - Cylinders, shaping, Lids and spouts. (Jars and teapots).
Friday - Practice work of student's choice. Review and questions. Clean up and sort pots to keep. Each day will include trimming of the previous day's work.

Participants provide their own clay and tools and make their own glazing and firing arrangements.

Cost $850, to be paid at the time of registration or at least one month prior to the workshop.

Please contact Harriet at justharriet@hotmail.com to register or with questions.

43 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!

Resene

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Find out more

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44 days ago

WCC consultation on Civic Square plans ends this Wed (13 Nov) at 5pm

Sally from Khandallah

Encouraging everyone to provide feedback to the Wellington City Council on its development plan for Civic Square . You can see the plan options at the website www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz.... You can fill out the survey or just send an email with your key points to tenagakau@wcc.govt.nz This … View moreEncouraging everyone to provide feedback to the Wellington City Council on its development plan for Civic Square . You can see the plan options at the website www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz.... You can fill out the survey or just send an email with your key points to tenagakau@wcc.govt.nz This is our chance as citizens to let the Council know what we value.

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