Te Aro, Wellington

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1703 days ago

Have you taken steps to futureproof your career?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Have you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.

Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online … View more
Have you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.

Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online course to help your employment prospects. It might have been something you did with your employer’s blessing, or maybe you’ve struck out on your own.

Maybe you’ve struggled to find work and did it as a way to get back on the career ladder, or perhaps you’re concerned about the pace of change in your field and want to stay ahead.

Whatever your brand of lifelong learning, we want to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1703 days ago

SOLD: 22/70 Hobson Street, Thorndon

Di Austin Real Estate

I can offer you a FREE no-obligation, confidential appraisal of your home.

I can help you make an informed decision and show you how you can get your home sold for a great price.

This service is without obligation or cost to you.

It's always a good idea to stay updated with what your … View more
I can offer you a FREE no-obligation, confidential appraisal of your home.

I can help you make an informed decision and show you how you can get your home sold for a great price.

This service is without obligation or cost to you.

It's always a good idea to stay updated with what your home may be worth especially in the current property market.

To make a time that suits you please call me, Di Austin today on 027 444 9569.

#harcourts #sellwithharcourts #whyharcourts #oneteam #appraisal

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1703 days ago

Happy St Patricks Day!

Robert Anderson from

Here are 10 interesting facts about St Pattys Day to celebrate the holiday.
1. St. Patrick was not Irish - Ireland's patron saint was, in fact, from Wales!
2. The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in New York in the 1760s.
3. Though we've come to associate kelly green with… View more
Here are 10 interesting facts about St Pattys Day to celebrate the holiday.
1. St. Patrick was not Irish - Ireland's patron saint was, in fact, from Wales!
2. The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in New York in the 1760s.
3. Though we've come to associate kelly green with the Irish and the holiday, the 5th-century saint's official colour was "Saint Patrick's blue," a light shade of sky blue. The colour green only became associated with the big day after it was linked to the Irish independence movement in the late 18th century.
4. Don’t be fooled by any holiday decorations showing lady leprechauns. In traditional Irish folk tales, there are no female leprechauns, only nattily attired little guys who spend their days making and mending shoes (meaning they earned that gold they're always guarding).
5. St. Patrick never got canonized by a pope, making his saintly status somewhat questionable.
6. Guinness sales soar on St. Patrick's Day. Recent figures show that 5.5 million pints of the black stuff are downed around the world every day. On St. Patrick's Day that figure is doubled.
7. Your odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000.
8. How did the shamrock become associated with St. Patrick? According to Irish legend, the saint used the three-leafed plant (which is not to be confused with the four-leaf clover) as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity when he was first introducing Christianity to Ireland.
9. According to Irish legend, St. Patrick wasn't originally called Patrick. His birth name was Maewyn Succat, but he changed it to Patricius after becoming a priest.
10. In Chicago every year, the Plumbers Local 110 union dyes the river "Kelly" green. The dye lasts for about five hours.

1704 days ago

Proposed changes to footpaths and streets

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a speed limit of 15 kilometres per hour.

Find out about all the changes and submit your feedback on this important issue here: bit.ly...

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1704 days ago

What can I do to help during a pandemic?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit … View more
There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora's website.

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1704 days ago

Fight for the Forests: The Pivotal Campaigns that Saved New Zealand’s Native Forests

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Wednesday 25 March 2020, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost: Free. Koha from non-members appreciated
Location: Taiwhanga Kahau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.

Part of the Friends of the Turnbull Public Programme — 2020 series

Hear Paul Bensemann talk about the … View more
Date: Wednesday 25 March 2020, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost: Free. Koha from non-members appreciated
Location: Taiwhanga Kahau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.

Part of the Friends of the Turnbull Public Programme — 2020 series

Hear Paul Bensemann talk about the ‘Save Manoupori’ campaign. From small beginnings, a much larger movement grew. Bensemann’s book ‘Fight for the forests’ was a finalist in the 2019 Ockham NZ Book Awards.

A remarkable story of activism
Involved in conservation issues since he joined the ‘Save Manapouri’ campaign at 19, Paul Bensemann tells the remarkable story of how a group of young activists became aware of government plans to mill vast areas of West Coast beech forest and began campaigning to halt this. From small beginnings, a much larger movement grew, initially centred on the work of the Native Forests Action Council, and eventually Forest and Bird and Native Forest Action.

Research at the Alexander Turnbull Library
Paul’s book research started with a NZ Society of Authors/Copyright Licencing NZ grant that provided a six weeks’ fellowship at the Stout Research Centre. He spent most of that time at the Turnbull (using the Sir Charles Fleming and Action for Environment collections), with many follow-up visits to the Library during his three-year full-time writing project. He also interviewed many campaigners and collected many old photographs to supplement photographer Craig Potton’s beautiful forest scenes. Fight for the Forests was a finalist in the 2019 Ockham NZ Book Awards.

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1706 days ago

Coffee & Coffee Drinks

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,
Do you like drinking Coffee?
Have you tried coffee from Vietnam, Malasia, Singapore?
We have several famous brands and popular flavours, like G7, Nescafe, Gold Kili, Old Town, KOPIKO, Super Coffee, etc. And we display them together in one bay. Can you find them?
We also have some … View more
Dear Neighbours,
Do you like drinking Coffee?
Have you tried coffee from Vietnam, Malasia, Singapore?
We have several famous brands and popular flavours, like G7, Nescafe, Gold Kili, Old Town, KOPIKO, Super Coffee, etc. And we display them together in one bay. Can you find them?
We also have some coffee drinks, such as Nescafe, Lotte, UCC, SANGARIA, DOUTOR, and so on.
Please come and check these nice coffee.

1708 days ago

What does declaring a pandemic for Covid-19 mean?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The coronavirus "outbreak" has been officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation – but what does that mean?

To read more, click here.

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1707 days ago

⚠JERVOIS QUAY FINAL UPDATE 6PM⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Crews have now temporarily reinstated the road and footpath with asphalt, and has been made safe for regular traffic.

Later in the evening the crew will de-establish the site completely for the weekend.

We will be back on site next week to finalise reinstatement of road and footpath.

1707 days ago

Brand new never worn size 40 (about a size 9) narrow boot

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

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Brand new never worn, I have received a full refund due to a postage error with toll being hacked last month and my items being lost. So I'm selling for only $20 new they are selling for $55 right now. I love these boots and they are well made but they are not the right fit … View more
au.shein.com...
Brand new never worn, I have received a full refund due to a postage error with toll being hacked last month and my items being lost. So I'm selling for only $20 new they are selling for $55 right now. I love these boots and they are well made but they are not the right fit for me.

Price: $20

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1707 days ago

⚠JERVOIS QUAY UPDATE 4.56PM⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Thanks to the crews who have been on site working hard to repair the burst main. Water is now back on.

Crews will remain on site to reinstate the footpath and road. We will provide an update on this shortly.

1707 days ago

How to Make a No-Sew T-Shirt Bag

Robert Anderson from

Here at Curtain Clean we are big advocates of sustainability. Clean, re-use, recycle!

Help us reduce waste and have fun doing it with our little tutorial on how to turn a T-shirt into a re-usable bag.

You’ll need:
• Old t-shirt – The thicker the fabric, the sturdier the bag
• Sharp … View more
Here at Curtain Clean we are big advocates of sustainability. Clean, re-use, recycle!

Help us reduce waste and have fun doing it with our little tutorial on how to turn a T-shirt into a re-usable bag.

You’ll need:
• Old t-shirt – The thicker the fabric, the sturdier the bag
• Sharp scissors, preferably fabric scissors
• Washable marker (optional)

Step 1: Cut the sleeves off so it resembles a singlet.

Step 2: Cut the neckline area into a circle or oval – these will become our handles. Trace a bowl to get a perfectly round circle.

Step 3: Turn the t-shirt inside out. Determine where you want the bottom of the bag to be and trace a line across. Keep in mind that depending on the fabric used, your tote is likely stretch and become longer when it’s filled with stuff.

Step 4: Cut slits from the bottom of the shirt up to the line marking the bottom of your bag. Keep the slits small to prevent large gaps in the bottom of the bag. You’ll want to cut both the front and back layers together because they need to match up for the next step.

Step 5: Tie the front and back fringe together in knots and turn the shirt right side out. For extra embellishments, tie the straps (handles) in knots, or tie bits of t-shirt scrap to the top.

P.S. We'd love to see your creations!!

1707 days ago

⚠JERVOIS QUAY UPDATE 10.20AM⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Crews have just advised that the TSB Arena and Shed 5 on Queens Wharf are also impacted by the water outage.

Businesses are being contacted to check in on all affected and are also being provided with water.

1707 days ago

Vinyasa yoga on Saturday mornings - Aro Valley Community Centre (9am - 60 mins) - Brooklyn Community Center (10.30 am - 60 mins) Blue Ocean Yoga

Jenn from Brooklyn

Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading two classes on Saturday morning (60 mins). The first will be a yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second will be a yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am.

This will be a gentle, but strong … View more
Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading two classes on Saturday morning (60 mins). The first will be a yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second will be a yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am.

This will be a gentle, but strong practice and guaranteed to get you moving.

2020 schedule

14, 21 March
(Please note: no class on 28 March 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside/alternative location).
4, 11, 18 April (Note: no class on 25 April 2020)
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May
6, 13, 27 June
(Please note: no class on 20 June 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Will consider an alternative location for the class).
4, 11, 18, 25 July
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August
5, 12, September
(Please note: no class on 19 September 2020 in Brooklyn as the General Election will be taking place. Also, the Brooklyn Community market will be held on 26 September 2020.
Will consider an alternative location for the class for both dates).
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5 and 19 December (Christmas Break)
(Please note: no class on 12 December 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside/alternative location).
Parking available at the Brooklyn Community center (car park or on street).

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly or call.

All levels welcome, $5 drop in. Please bring your mat!

Look forward to seeing all of you there!

Kind regards
Jenn

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1707 days ago

CD Field Days - 6 days to go!

The Team from Central Districts Field Days

Less than 1 week to go until we turn Manfeild into an agri village for three whole days!

Did you know this will be our 27th event? Help us make 2020 even bigger and better than before.
Purchase your entry online today at www.cdfielddays.co.nz...

March 19 - 21 | Manfeild, Feilding

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