Takapu Valley, Wellington

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

2476 days ago

Transition Town Lower Hutt - Consumers Anonymous Meeting

Alisa from Normandale

Spreading the Message: Join us at 7.30pm, Tuesday 26th March at Alicetown Community Centre to discuss how we might spread the word more widely and reach out to involve more people in discussing and acting on the issues of unnecessary personal consumption, and the system that feeds it. The first … View moreSpreading the Message: Join us at 7.30pm, Tuesday 26th March at Alicetown Community Centre to discuss how we might spread the word more widely and reach out to involve more people in discussing and acting on the issues of unnecessary personal consumption, and the system that feeds it. The first thing we’ll do is work on “elevator pitches” for both Consumers Anonymous and Transition Town Lower Hutt as a whole.
FYI: Consumers Anonymous is a support group for people who know they’re addicted to unnecessary consumption, but just can’t kick the habit. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth Tuesday, and discuss at least one major consumption topic. Facebook Event: www.facebook.com...

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2476 days ago

Ever thought about hosting a student?

AFS Intercultural Programmes and Go Kiwi Go

Hi Neighbours, are you interested in bringing a new culture into your home? Host an AFS Global Prep student, experience another culture, and share your culture in return. Students arrive in July and we need friendly Wellington families.

Global Prep programmes give 15 to 18-year olds … View more
Hi Neighbours, are you interested in bringing a new culture into your home? Host an AFS Global Prep student, experience another culture, and share your culture in return. Students arrive in July and we need friendly Wellington families.

Global Prep programmes give 15 to 18-year olds opportunities to focus on projects such as sustainability, conservation and human rights. The student will attend activities during the day.

Families are paid $300 a week towards any expenses and provide accommodation and meals.

If you’re interested, please click here, or call 0800 600 300 or email Joanna.holm@afs.org.
Find out more!

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2476 days ago

A moment of silence

The Team from Wellington Water

Today, our Wellington Water whānau gathered at our Petone offices to reflect on the recent events in Christchurch. This illustration by Kiwi artist Erin-Monique O’Brien is a lovely way of showing how we can reach across the water and offer our aroha to all those affected.

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2476 days ago

Supporting our Christchurch victims

The Warehouse New Zealand

Donate today to the Christchurch Victims Fund. All money raised will help meet our victim’s needs, including support and financial assistance. We thank-you for your contribution, every little bit helps. Donate now

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2476 days ago

Neighbours Week 2019

Chris Moore from Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO)

Do you know your neighbours? If not, why not get to know them at events happening in your area this weekend and next week? You could be each other’s best source of support in an emergency!

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2476 days ago

Newlands Community Emergency Hub Exercise

Chris Moore from Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO)

Kia ora koutou, you are invited to join us at our upcoming community emergency hub exercise, hosted at Newlands Primary School. For more information, refer to the event link below - Chris

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2476 days ago

World Water Day 2019

The Team from Wellington Water

This World Water Day, Friday 22 March, we acknowledge the precious taonga that is water. As the essence of all life, water is an incredibly important resource that needs to be respected.

We make sure that we only take what we need, and ensure the impact of water services is for the good of the … View more
This World Water Day, Friday 22 March, we acknowledge the precious taonga that is water. As the essence of all life, water is an incredibly important resource that needs to be respected.

We make sure that we only take what we need, and ensure the impact of water services is for the good of the environment.

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2477 days ago

The best autumn-flowering climbers

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wairarapa columnist Kerry Carman's picks for her garden.

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2477 days ago

No one should face cancer alone.

Cancer Society NZ - Wellington Division

You can make the difference.

Your help can provide free services to those who need us, now and in the future.

A gift in your Will is a simple way of supporting the Cancer Society Wellington

We will contribute $250 (plus GST) towards your legal costs.
Learn more

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2477 days ago

Porirua Youth Brass - Open Day

Matthew from Tawa

Sunday 31 March 2019, 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Put this date in your calendars, and get you and your children down to the Louis Fox Band rooms, 2 WiNeera Drive, Porirua (next to Pirates golf) for our open day and registration.

Come listen to our band practice, be entertained, try out brass instruments and… View more
Sunday 31 March 2019, 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Put this date in your calendars, and get you and your children down to the Louis Fox Band rooms, 2 WiNeera Drive, Porirua (next to Pirates golf) for our open day and registration.

Come listen to our band practice, be entertained, try out brass instruments and discuss bringing your child along to learn, our instruments rentals are cheap but do vary and join our active band.
We play at least 5 concerts a year at various locations and events, e.g. Greenarces Fair this Saturday and Homewood Fair in Nov
If that is not enough to peak your interest, refreshments will be served.
Look for us on YouTube - Porirua Youth Brass

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