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We are happy to announce new SAYGO classes will be opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt:
When: Tuesdays at 11am (starting from 20th October)
Where: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah
When: Wednesdays at 11am (starting from 21st October)
Where: Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott, … View moreWe are happy to announce new SAYGO classes will be opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt:
When: Tuesdays at 11am (starting from 20th October)
Where: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah
When: Wednesdays at 11am (starting from 21st October)
Where: Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
Our Hataitai classes are still open:
When: Wednesdays at 12pm
Where: All Saints Church, Hataitai
Email: acwellington.org.nz or Call: Ann on 04 499 6646 to find out more.
Something a little different this week. You might need a memory like an elephant but who knows what is happening in this picture?
One of our wonderful newsletter readers have emailed in to let us know that ASB bank has set up a Senior Priority Direct Phone Line.
Call on 0800 272 119 for your banking questions and needs.
We are looking for a free crowbar. The Hataitai community garden group is setting up planters from Pallets. A crowbar would make our job so much easier. We are also looking for chicken wire netting for an upright pea trellis. thanks heaps contact 021491106
Who can remember Pigeon Park?
In 1992 it was renamed Te Aro Park as part of a major redesign of the park, which was once a Maori pa site. After Europeans arrived it was the site of the first Christian sermon.
In World War Two it was the gathering point for pacifist objectors. For years it was also… View moreWho can remember Pigeon Park?
In 1992 it was renamed Te Aro Park as part of a major redesign of the park, which was once a Maori pa site. After Europeans arrived it was the site of the first Christian sermon.
In World War Two it was the gathering point for pacifist objectors. For years it was also the starting point for demonstrations to Parliament.
It has again been in the news recently over complaints about people taking drugs and unruly behavior on the park, which was once the home to a sizable population of pigeons.
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👉Looking for something fun for those little monkeys to do over the holidays? Why not book them into a school holiday programme with a circus twist 🎪
The Circus Hub is Newtown runs a holiday programme for children aged 5 to 15. Your children will have an opportunity to learn awesome aerials … View more👉Looking for something fun for those little monkeys to do over the holidays? Why not book them into a school holiday programme with a circus twist 🎪
The Circus Hub is Newtown runs a holiday programme for children aged 5 to 15. Your children will have an opportunity to learn awesome aerials arts, brilliant balancing and terrific tumbling, plus lots of fun games and creative exercises! No day is the same at circus 🤸
Our programme has started and runs until 8 October. Head to our website to book: www.circus.org.nz...
Dear Neighbours,
Have you heard of Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival?
Yes, it's also a family gathering day, with beautiful full moon and moon cakes.
Have you tried Chinese Moon Cakes yet?
One word, DELICIOUS!
Another word, SCRUMPTIOUS!… View moreDear Neighbours,
Have you heard of Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival?
Yes, it's also a family gathering day, with beautiful full moon and moon cakes.
Have you tried Chinese Moon Cakes yet?
One word, DELICIOUS!
Another word, SCRUMPTIOUS!
It's the delicious food with beautiful wish!
We offer a wide variaty of Moon Cakes from Hong Kong, Macao, and Mainland China.
Please come and take our best wishes!
I'm interested in meeting neighbours who would like to exercise their talents at the
pool table! I'm an average player but would enjoy a game of pool from time to time.
What say you?
Neil
027 499 1212
There are only a few days left to have your say on our Gambling Venues Policy.
We’re proposing three options to renew the policy and we want to hear which one you prefer.
Option A: No new venues or machines in Wellington.
Option B: Reduce the caps on the maximum number of machines and change … View moreThere are only a few days left to have your say on our Gambling Venues Policy.
We’re proposing three options to renew the policy and we want to hear which one you prefer.
Option A: No new venues or machines in Wellington.
Option B: Reduce the caps on the maximum number of machines and change to R18 restricted venues.
Option C: No change to the existing policy.
Submissions close Thursday 1 October at 5pm.
Visit our website to have your say:
www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...
Abaca is a natural leaf fibre that comes from a relative of the banana tree family native to the Philippines that grows throughout tropical regions. It is also called Manilla hemp, though it is not related to actual hemp.
Abaca has great economic importance and is harvested for its strong, … View moreAbaca is a natural leaf fibre that comes from a relative of the banana tree family native to the Philippines that grows throughout tropical regions. It is also called Manilla hemp, though it is not related to actual hemp.
Abaca has great economic importance and is harvested for its strong, versatile fibre. Being regarded as the strongest natural fibres in the world, abaca can be put into various modern sophisticated technologies like the automobile industry and as a raw material for other important industries such as textiles, fashion, and the décor/furnishing industry.
Abaca is commonly used by the paper industry for such specialty uses such as tea bags, banknotes, filter papers and in medical filter sheets. While it is currently used mostly in paper products, abaca has a long history in textiles. Abaca fabric has a stiff quality and holds its structure (it is considered a hard fibre and is comparable in texture to sisal and coir). It has a very long fibre length and is one of the strongest fibres - flexible, durable, and highly resistant to saltwater damage. For these reasons it has been used over time for rope and cording. It can also be woven into home and fashion accessories including wall coverings, rugs, tapestries, and bags. It can be used to make handcrafts such as hats, bags, carpets, clothing, and furniture.
Abaca is generally considered to be a sustainable, environmentally friendly fibre that can empower communities. It has been identified by the United Nations as a “Future Fibre”. That said, not many standards and certifications are used for abaca, so transparency and doing your own due diligence around environmental and social impact are very important when sourcing. The Rainforest Alliance currently certifies some abaca farms.
The harvesting and extraction of fibre from abaca is painstaking process which involves many processes. Stripping and drying of fibres is either done manually or mechanically. After extraction, different grades of fibres are obtained which are then accordingly used for different set of industrial activities.
The world's leading abaca producer is the Philippines. While the crop is also cultivated in other Southeast Asian countries, the second largest producing country is Ecuador, where abaca is grown on large estates and production is increasingly mechanized. Almost all abaca produced is exported, mainly to Europe, Japan, and the USA. Exports from the Philippines are increasingly in the form of pulp rather than raw fibre.
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New Zealand springs forward this weekend as Daylight Saving time begins.
Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday 27 September. Daylight saving time will continue until Sunday 4 April 2020, when clocks will go back by one hour to NZ Standard Time.
Most New Zealanders should experience a… View moreNew Zealand springs forward this weekend as Daylight Saving time begins.
Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday 27 September. Daylight saving time will continue until Sunday 4 April 2020, when clocks will go back by one hour to NZ Standard Time.
Most New Zealanders should experience a seamless transition, with modern electronic devices adjusting automatically. However, older devices may need to be adjusted manually.
Do not forget it is also a good time to check emergency plans, survival kits and smoke alarms.
A central Wellington park has become a magnet for “anti-social behaviour” with a new report detailing reports of drug dealing, violence, and sexual assault.
The Wellington City Council report, published, found “a consistent level of anti-social behaviour” at Te Aro Park on Wellington’s … View moreA central Wellington park has become a magnet for “anti-social behaviour” with a new report detailing reports of drug dealing, violence, and sexual assault.
The Wellington City Council report, published, found “a consistent level of anti-social behaviour” at Te Aro Park on Wellington’s Golden Mile, which was higher than other central city parks.
We know that our team here at NumberWorks'nWords are looking forward to recharging the batteries over the holidays while preparing for more fun with maths and English in Term 4.
We hope you all have a great break, and have the chance to relax and have some fun with your families!
Wellington City Mission has received a major boost with a $10 million grant.
The Newton based trust has received the grant as part of the Government's "shovel ready" scheme to help with the post Covid-19 recovery. The money will go towards a hub featuring a cafe, community … View moreWellington City Mission has received a major boost with a $10 million grant.
The Newton based trust has received the grant as part of the Government's "shovel ready" scheme to help with the post Covid-19 recovery. The money will go towards a hub featuring a cafe, community supermarket and accommodation.
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