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1321 days ago

Free events at the National Library, Throndon - March 2021

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Kia ora everyone
Below is our suite of free events for March 2021 at the National Library, Thorndon. For more information visit our website: natlib.govt.nz...
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Mīharo Wonder exhibition:
Date: 26 February to 2 October 2021
Cost: Free
Venue: National Library Gallery
What does the word … View more
Kia ora everyone
Below is our suite of free events for March 2021 at the National Library, Thorndon. For more information visit our website: natlib.govt.nz...
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Mīharo Wonder exhibition:
Date: 26 February to 2 October 2021
Cost: Free
Venue: National Library Gallery
What does the word ‘wonder’ — or ‘mīharo’ — mean to you? It could be something that evokes awe, fascination or curiosity; to make you think, speculate, meditate upon.
The ATL100 exhibition Mīharo Wonder will inspire you to do all of these.
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Tea and tours
Date: Monday 1 March 2021, 10am to 12pm
Cost: Free. RSVP required. events.natlib@dia.govt.nz
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Tea and scones, chat with our Ako (learning) team, a short film with Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision, and a special tour of He Tohu and Mīharo.
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International Women's Day He Tohu Tours
Date: Date: Monday 8 March 2021, 10am to 10:30am AND 2pm to 2.30pm
Cost: Free. Bookings are recommended but not required. bookings@hetohu.nz
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Join us to celebrate International Women’s day with a 30-minute tour of He Tohu! Learn about the many women who left their mark across Aotearoa New Zealand’s constitutional landscape.
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Mana wāhine — Lockdown logic
Date: Monday 8 March 2021, 5:15pm to 6:45pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium lower ground floor National Library - use entrance on Aitken Street.
Come celebrate International Women’s Day at the National Library, where we will host a dynamic range of women who will speak on courage and innovation in the time of COVID-19.
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‘The Archive is Alive Vol. 2’: Queer history workshop
Date: Saturday 13 March 2021, 9am to 3pm and Sunday 14 March (venue for Sunday TBC)
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Wellington Zinefest, LAGANZ and the National Library are teaming up to bring you the second rendition of our The Archive is Alive workshop, where participants will get together to create a zine exploring queer archiving and history in Aotearoa! This is a two-day workshop, held on Saturday, 13 March, 9am to 3pm and Sunday, 14 March, 10am to 3pm. The venue is still being confirmed for Sunday but will be in Wellington CBD.
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Connecting to the collections
Date: Tuesday 16 March 2021, 12:10pm to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Want to know more about the collections and services of the Alexander Turnbull Library and National Library of New Zealand? Keen to learn how you can connect to the collections and use them in your research or publication? Then these talks are for you. Connecting to Collections talks are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (February to November)
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Tooth and Veil: The life and times of the New Zealand dental nurse
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021, 5.30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium lower ground floor National Library - use entrance on Aitken Street.
Noel O’Hare will talk about the history of the School Dental Service (established in 1921) and the inferior conditions of low pay, a military style of management, and inadequate and antiquated equipment, endured for more than 50 years by the young women who worked as dental nurses in schools.
A Friends of the Turnbull Library event: turnbullfriends.org.nz...
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Te Whē: Kia whakarongo ake ki te hau o Te Whenua | Listening to the breath of the land
Date: Friday 19 March 2021, 6pm to 7pm
Cost: Free. Koha from non-members appreciated
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Join the editors of Te Whē in conversation with members of the journal’s kāhui ruruhau, together with contributors to the journal, to discuss contemporary Māori literature within a swiftly changing literary world.
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Art ‘n Elders: Learning rainbow history together
Date: Saturday 20 March 2021, 10am to 1pm
Cost: Free.
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
LAGANZ and the National Library welcome all queer, LGBTTIFQ+ people together for a day of art-making and facilitated conversation alongside community elders.
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Te Rā Whanaungatanga: Commemorating International Race Relations Day
Date: Monday 22 March 2021, 10am to 10:30am AND 2pm to 2.30pm
Cost: Free. Bookings are recommended but not required. bookings@hetohu.nz
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Come and commemorate International Race Relations Day with a tour of He Tohu! We will look at how far we’ve come as a nation and acknowledge those who helped along the way.
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The Archive is Alive Vol. 2: Zine Launch!
Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021, 5:30pm to 8pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor National Library
Celebrate the public launch of a new collaborative zine that explores local queer archives.

1322 days ago

CANCELLED - Vinnies line-up at the Newtown Festival

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

**Newtown Festival canceled. Postponement date TBC.**

We have a line-up of bargains ready to go for the Newtown Festival:
➡️ Free baby clothing and bedding (0 - 12 months).
➡️ $5 fill-a-bag on all clothing and linen in the Newtown warehouse.
➡️ Vinnies Re Sew fabric and sewing kit … View more
**Newtown Festival canceled. Postponement date TBC.**

We have a line-up of bargains ready to go for the Newtown Festival:
➡️ Free baby clothing and bedding (0 - 12 months).
➡️ $5 fill-a-bag on all clothing and linen in the Newtown warehouse.
➡️ Vinnies Re Sew fabric and sewing kit sale.

Come and see us at 207 Riddiford Street, Newtown.

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1322 days ago

Reminder: Sprinkler & irrigation ban in place

The Team from Wellington Water

A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

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⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses … View more
A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

? Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.

Alternate day watering still applies - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.

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1322 days ago

Willis Street - resurfacing

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Next week contractors will be completing resurfacing work on a section of Willis Street from Monday 1 March - Wednesday 3 March.

The work area will be between Webb Street and Karo Drive and work hours will be between 7pm - 6am.

The area will be stop/go to traffic and pedestrians and cyclists … View more
Next week contractors will be completing resurfacing work on a section of Willis Street from Monday 1 March - Wednesday 3 March.

The work area will be between Webb Street and Karo Drive and work hours will be between 7pm - 6am.

The area will be stop/go to traffic and pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use the route.

Bus stop 6782 will be temporarily closed during work hours but otherwise bus services will run as usual.

We know this work can be disruptive. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to fix up this road.

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1325 days ago

Photo mystery solved

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We recent featured a photo sent to us from Robina Davies who was trying to identify those in the picture from her mother's collection.
Her mother was Olive Whitelaw, who played cricket for Wellington Technical College Old Girls. She suspected it might be from before 1939.
Journalist and … View more
We recent featured a photo sent to us from Robina Davies who was trying to identify those in the picture from her mother's collection.
Her mother was Olive Whitelaw, who played cricket for Wellington Technical College Old Girls. She suspected it might be from before 1939.
Journalist and sports historian Ron Palenski has come up with a name for us.
"I'm pretty sure the pic is of Violet Aline Caton and Stuart Dick on their wedding day at All Saints', Kilbirnie, on Feb 26 1944.
The big clue was women in the uniform of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps presenting a bouquet of vegetables; another clue was that it was most likely a newspaper photo because of the quality.
Stuart Dick is wearing an RSA badge in the photo. He was a sergeant in the 25th Battalion."
He even attached a picture of the gravestone.

1323 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This could be a toughie but for a hint, it is one of Wellington's most well known buildings.

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1322 days ago

WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA 2021 - The weather is looking great!

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

The weather is looking perfect for Wings 2021 this weekend and we can't wait!
Don't miss out on an action packed weekend and tonnes of fun.
The air display programme is here now www.wings.org.nz......
Get your tickets there also.
DON'T DELAY
Gate sales will only be available if there… View more
The weather is looking perfect for Wings 2021 this weekend and we can't wait!
Don't miss out on an action packed weekend and tonnes of fun.
The air display programme is here now www.wings.org.nz......
Get your tickets there also.
DON'T DELAY
Gate sales will only be available if there is capacity. Gate sale tickets will be an additional $5 per ticket.

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1323 days ago

WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA 2021 - see all about it in your Dompost today

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

This weekend (Feb 26-28th) sees this spectacular air show return to Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. See your Dompost today for useful info on what's on, when and how to get to the show with ease. This much loved show has an incredible line up of aircraft plus family fun on the ground all weekend.… View moreThis weekend (Feb 26-28th) sees this spectacular air show return to Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. See your Dompost today for useful info on what's on, when and how to get to the show with ease. This much loved show has an incredible line up of aircraft plus family fun on the ground all weekend. DON'T WAIT TO BUY YOUR TICKET - secure yours today at www.wings.org.nz....

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1323 days ago

Missing Friends!

New Zealand Friends

We are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.

They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and … View more
We are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.

They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and were in a blue drawstring bag (right top). There is also a small tag “NativeZ Made in New Zealand” (right bottom) attached to them.

They have been with us for over 15 years since our first visit to NZ and have shared all the memories of our life in Aotearoa.

Any information to Yusuke (021456580) or Nanase (021456510) would be much appreciated.

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1324 days ago

$15 BOYS 0-18YR HAIRCUTS -TODAY & EVERY TUESDAY!

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

Yay for school! Keep your boys looking their best and bring them in for a haircut today. Boys 0-18yrs $15 cuts all day. No appointment required. 31 Waitoa Road, Hataitai.

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1324 days ago

How to Prevent Mouldy Curtains and Blinds

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Why does mould appear in the first place?
Mould grows in damp areas where there is a food source such as dust, dirt or organic material. That’s why single glazed or drafty windows, where condensation and dust are common, are often a problem area.

What are some tips for preventing mould … View more
Why does mould appear in the first place?
Mould grows in damp areas where there is a food source such as dust, dirt or organic material. That’s why single glazed or drafty windows, where condensation and dust are common, are often a problem area.

What are some tips for preventing mould growth?
Clean soft furnishings regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually involves a regular light vacuum, with less frequent dry cleaning or laundering. Regularly clean windows and wipe down window surrounds and venetian blinds or shutters with a mild detergent in warm water.

Does the material of the curtains affect how much mould will grow?
Yes, consider selecting window coverings manufactured from man-made materials, particularly in damp areas such as the bathroom, kitchen and on south-facing windows. It’s best to use a wipe-able, water-resistant blind or shutter in wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens. Even man-made fabrics don’t cope well in those environments.

How do I remove the mould?
Once mould develops it’s best to nip it in the bud as early as possible with a thorough clean. Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1324 days ago

LOOKING FOR: bike rack carrier & bag

Giulia from Newtown

Hello neighbours!

I'm on the hunt for a bike rack to put on my bike, and a bike bag. Would love to purchase second hand before I drop $200 on new gear hehe. Does anyone have spares they would be willing to sell?
Thanks!

Giulia

1324 days ago

Animal shelter upgrade goes to the dogs… and a peacock

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Dogs, chickens, roosters, geese, sheep, ducks, goats, pigs and a peacock (overnight) have passed through the doors of the Moa Point Dog Shelter – and it’s now getting a well-earned facelift.
The dog shelter, which has been on site for 53 years, is getting an upgrade to its facilities and … View more
Dogs, chickens, roosters, geese, sheep, ducks, goats, pigs and a peacock (overnight) have passed through the doors of the Moa Point Dog Shelter – and it’s now getting a well-earned facelift.
The dog shelter, which has been on site for 53 years, is getting an upgrade to its facilities and security systems, including new cages, self-contained kennels, a plumbing refurbishment, and improved security cameras installed.
The upgrades are estimated to cost $120K and be completed by the end of February.

1324 days ago

COMPETITION - Are your homes electrics safe?

Mark Angus from SafeChoice Electrical

Why not find out with a free 10-Point Safety check... Available only for a limited time... and while booking availability lasts... PLUS if you Reserve or Book (via the Link Below) on or before 28th Feb 2021 you automatically go in to the draw to win a $200 Visa Pressy Card (the winner will be … View moreWhy not find out with a free 10-Point Safety check... Available only for a limited time... and while booking availability lasts... PLUS if you Reserve or Book (via the Link Below) on or before 28th Feb 2021 you automatically go in to the draw to win a $200 Visa Pressy Card (the winner will be announced here 1st March 2021).
www.safechoice.co.nz...

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1336 days ago

Monster wasp nest

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...

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