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Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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1225 days ago

Wadestown Toastmasters Club

Catherine from Thorndon

WANT TO DEVELOP YOUR COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS?

Wadestown Toastmasters is a sociable club that takes a fun and enjoyable approach to developing our members' communication and leadership skills.

Come along to one of our regular meetings to find out more, and enjoy a chat, cuppa, … View more
WANT TO DEVELOP YOUR COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS?

Wadestown Toastmasters is a sociable club that takes a fun and enjoyable approach to developing our members' communication and leadership skills.

Come along to one of our regular meetings to find out more, and enjoy a chat, cuppa, glass of wine and cake during the evening break.

For more information contact: wadestowntoastmasters@gmail.com
or
Visit our MeetUp Group: Wadestown Toastmasters

ALL WELCOME

Next Meeting Thursday 8 July 7.30 - 9.30pm

St Luke's Church Hall, 34 Pitt St, Wadestown. Please arrive between 7.15pm and 7.25pm for a 7.30pm meeting start.

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1225 days ago

Holiday time activities.

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun … View more
What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun family holiday.
Don’t forget to have some down time as well!

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1225 days ago

Smallest Beer Festival and Greytown Main St Glow

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Lots of great reasons to visit the Wairarapa this weekend - Steve Carlin plays with the Rodger Fox Big Band in Carterton this Friday. Then The Smallest Beer Festival is on in Carterton as part of WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival on Saturday. Showcasing local brews and cideries with music from… View moreLots of great reasons to visit the Wairarapa this weekend - Steve Carlin plays with the Rodger Fox Big Band in Carterton this Friday. Then The Smallest Beer Festival is on in Carterton as part of WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival on Saturday. Showcasing local brews and cideries with music from cool Wellington Americana band T-Bone. Details here : www.cartertonec.co.nz... And the 2021 Greytown Village Festival of Christmas is on right throughout July. There's spectacular lighting along Main Street from 6pm each evening, along with shopping, events, workshops and festive food and beverages. Details here www.greytownvillage.com...

1226 days ago

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR CONCERT

Ann from Brooklyn

It's on this Saturday! Wrap up July at Wellington Community Choir's winter concert, 5pm, 31 July at Wesley Methodist Church ( the big wooden building at 75 Taranaki St). Travel songs from around the world directed by the effervescent Lala Simpson.

Tickets from … View more
It's on this Saturday! Wrap up July at Wellington Community Choir's winter concert, 5pm, 31 July at Wesley Methodist Church ( the big wooden building at 75 Taranaki St). Travel songs from around the world directed by the effervescent Lala Simpson.

Tickets from events.humanitix.com/are-we-nearly-there/tickets

Door sales $20. Children under 12 are free so bring the family!

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1226 days ago

Help wanted for medical story

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Has your baby been impacted by RSV? We want to hear from you. The Dominion Post is looking to hear from Wellington parents about their infant's experiences of RSV - a virus which causes infections in infant lungs and respiratory tracts. If you are keen to tell your story, please email senior … View moreHas your baby been impacted by RSV? We want to hear from you. The Dominion Post is looking to hear from Wellington parents about their infant's experiences of RSV - a virus which causes infections in infant lungs and respiratory tracts. If you are keen to tell your story, please email senior reporter Katarina Williams at katarina.williams@stuff.co.nz with your name and contact details.

1226 days ago

Wellington City Mission opens new transitional housing facility

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A former backpackers hostel, bought by The Wellington Company for $7.5 million. has become a transitional housing project.
Working with developer Alex Cassels​, the Wellington City Mission has a six-year lease for the building, allowing the Mission to provide transitional housing and its support… View more
A former backpackers hostel, bought by The Wellington Company for $7.5 million. has become a transitional housing project.
Working with developer Alex Cassels​, the Wellington City Mission has a six-year lease for the building, allowing the Mission to provide transitional housing and its support services on a larger scale.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development would be underwriting the full costs of the lease.
So far, 43 people had moved into the building and Wellington City Mission planned to house four different communities of men, women, couples and transgender people aged 18 and older.

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1226 days ago

Cobham Drive area is being improved

Let's Get Wellington Moving

Plans for improvements to the Cobham Drive area are in the works. This includes looking at how we create a safe place for people to cross, and safer speeds for everyone on SH1 east of Mt Victoria.

Have your say on the proposed changes before formal consultation closes on 5pm 28 July, at … View more
Plans for improvements to the Cobham Drive area are in the works. This includes looking at how we create a safe place for people to cross, and safer speeds for everyone on SH1 east of Mt Victoria.

Have your say on the proposed changes before formal consultation closes on 5pm 28 July, at lgwm.nz/sh1safety
Find out more

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1227 days ago

DIY – Terracotta Bud Vases

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature.


You will need:

- Modelling clay (air-drying or baking)
- Rolling pin

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Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature.


You will need:

- Modelling clay (air-drying or baking)
- Rolling pin

- Knife
- Straw
- Fine sandpaper
- Test pot brush
- Paint test pots (we like Resene Sakura & Resene Apple Blossom)
- Resene FX Paint Effects Medium
- Small sponge
- Cord to hang


Step one: Start by rolling out your clay about 7mm thick (A). It’s important to work on a clean, non-stick surface.
Step two: Use a knife to cut a rectangle as long as you want the main shape to be, then cut a square roughly twice the width of the rectangle and two-thirds the height (B). No matter what shape you’re making, the top piece must be wider to form a dome or pocket. The backing piece always needs to be taller and have enough height to support your flora and allow for a hole.


Step three: If using air-drying clay, dip your fingers in water and wet the edges of the clay slightly – baking clay does not require any water to seal together. Take the smaller, wider square piece and make an arc over the backing piece, bringing the sides together (C). Press the sides down so the clay bonds together, then do the same along the bottom (D), making sure you still have a curved opening at the top.


Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1227 days ago

What have you got for good feng shui in your garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, the July issue of NZ Gardener features the courtyard garden of feng shui expert Boon Yap in her Taipa home. She's also shared some practical tips on getting good feng shui in your garden.

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1227 days ago

General engineering apprenticeship available in Masterton.

Competenz

Are you wanting to kick start your career? Rufford Engineering are looking for someone with a passion for engineering to join their talented team. This is a great opportunity to get qualified and learn on the job.
Find out more now!

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1232 days ago

Massive villa relocation "absolute madness"

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.

1229 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Cleo

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Our Pet of the Day is Cleo who belongs to Elizabeth Innes from Berhampore. Cleo loves running around on Kāpiti Beach.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1228 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Gabe

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Gabe, who originally from Porirua.
"Hello all, I am Gabe! A fun, loveable boy who has stolen the hearts of everyone at the centre. I am looking for an experienced owner, who has a suitable property for me to thrive in. I'm always up for a walk or a game to play,… View more
Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Gabe, who originally from Porirua.
"Hello all, I am Gabe! A fun, loveable boy who has stolen the hearts of everyone at the centre. I am looking for an experienced owner, who has a suitable property for me to thrive in. I'm always up for a walk or a game to play, and I love to find things to do and keep active. I am looking for a home with teenagers or adults, and a home without cats or small animals. I am happy to play with other active dogs, and love to be social with both people and dogs. If you are interested in me and my goofy personality - chat to the canine team."

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1228 days ago

Sustainable & Affordable means everything to us

The Warehouse

If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative … View more
If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) branding when you’re
browsing the racks, and you’ll see we’re proud to invest in making cotton production more sustainable.

Look for the FSC label on wood and paper products we stock, and you’ll see we’re dedicated to protecting our forests.

Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
Find out more

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1232 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Two well known Wellingtonians. Do you know who these two are?

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