Thorndon, Wellington

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1261 days ago

SuperSeniors June

Office for Seniors

The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and … View more
The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and Andrea Gaskin, Director and Founder of charity organisation Connect the Dots, about how she’s making the art scene in Auckland accessible to seniors.

There’s advice on how to eat healthy, how to get tech savvy, and updated laws for renters and landlords.

Check it out and be sure to share!: bit.ly...

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1258 days ago

Children's trike

Briar from Ngaio

Free but needs to be collected this weekend from Ngaio. Thanks

Free

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1258 days ago

Kids learn through Hapkido Martial Arts

Peter from Karori

Through Hapkido Martial Arts kids learn self-discipline, coordination, confidence and fitness, and have fun while learning.
Our Wellington Hapkido Academy Junior Class students, which covers school years 3 to 9, is held on Saturday 10-11am, at 1st Floor, 8 Fifeshire Avenue, (off Cambridge … View more
Through Hapkido Martial Arts kids learn self-discipline, coordination, confidence and fitness, and have fun while learning.
Our Wellington Hapkido Academy Junior Class students, which covers school years 3 to 9, is held on Saturday 10-11am, at 1st Floor, 8 Fifeshire Avenue, (off Cambridge Terrace).
Cost is $30 a month.
Find us at www.wellingtonhapkido.com... to find out in greater detail what we do.

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1258 days ago

Make your own outdoor ottoman

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

An old car tyre is unrecognisable after being upcycled into an outdoor ottoman, which is painted Resene Double Pravda. Find out how to create your own.

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1259 days ago

Ways to make your home Feel cosier in Winter

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.

Choose a warm paint colour
Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours… View more
Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.

Choose a warm paint colour
Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours will simulate a cosier, warmer mood. Blue and purples are on the cool side so they will simulate the opposite mood.

Warm lighting
Group lighting by using task and ambience lighting and a mixture of table and floor lamps. Warm coloured bulbs throw out a softer light and give a room a cosy feel.

TIP: Having your lights on separate switches means you can control how bright/dim a space will be.

Add pot plants
Any living element contributes to a cosy and inviting feel. Plants in baskets are not only on-trend, but they also generate more oxygen inside your home too.

TIP: Group pots together using different shapes and heights to make a focal point.

Carpet, rugs and textiles
Tiles are great but can be chilly underfoot in the cooler months. Carpets insulate, soften and warm up a room and New Zealand wool carpets are environmentally friendly with a sustainable fibre, plus naturally flame retardant.

Don’t discount rugs even if you have carpets. Make sure you choose a rug that works with your existing carpet. Placing a rug between yourself and the floor instantly guarantees a warmer atmosphere. Rugs are also incredibly good at tying a space together.

TIP: Garage carpet reforms the space from a cold concrete feel to a soft warm space too!



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

1262 days ago

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Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

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1259 days ago

NVE - Here to help (yes, even when your DIY doesn't work out)

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

DIY didn't go as planned? We've all been there (even though some of us will never admit it).

Give us a call today and we'll help with those unexpected issues. 04 479 4181

#TeamWorkDreamWork #NZLicensedTradies #NZGasfitters #NZCentralHeating #NZHeating #DrainlayersNZ #PlumbingNZ … View more
DIY didn't go as planned? We've all been there (even though some of us will never admit it).

Give us a call today and we'll help with those unexpected issues. 04 479 4181

#TeamWorkDreamWork #NZLicensedTradies #NZGasfitters #NZCentralHeating #NZHeating #DrainlayersNZ #PlumbingNZ #NZDrainlayers #NZPlumbing #NVE #NVEPlumbing #NZGasfitters #SupportlLocal #NVEDrainage #NVEHeating #NVEGasfitting #NVERoofing #NZFamilyOwned #CustomerSatisfaction #HomeRenos #NewBuilds #CommercialServices #ResidentialServices #ProudToBeAPlumber #HereToHelp

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1259 days ago

12 Important Questions to ask when Choosing your Property Manager (Part 4 of 6)

Andrew from Personal Property Management

7) If things turn sour, under what conditions can I cancel my management contract?
PPM answer: We believe we’ll keep your business with our great service. We aren’t worried that you’ll be looking for the door, so should you wish to part ways, we only require 1 months’ notice.

9) How many … View more
7) If things turn sour, under what conditions can I cancel my management contract?
PPM answer: We believe we’ll keep your business with our great service. We aren’t worried that you’ll be looking for the door, so should you wish to part ways, we only require 1 months’ notice.

9) How many rentals do you currently manage?
PPM answer: I personally manage 54. Our maximum number of properties that one person can manage in our company is 75. We do this on purpose so that we still have time to deal with any issues on a personal basis – to us you are not a number and when you call, we will be there.

For more details on how we operate please call Andrew on 0274888933

1260 days ago

Poll: Would you like to see the regional council own the buses in Wgtn?

Reporter Community News

Wellington's regional council will this week lobby the Government to let it own and run its own buses in what would be a move back to the 1990s.
Regional council chairman Daran Ponter confirmed the council would this week make a submission to the Government which - assuming councillors agreed … View more
Wellington's regional council will this week lobby the Government to let it own and run its own buses in what would be a move back to the 1990s.
Regional council chairman Daran Ponter confirmed the council would this week make a submission to the Government which - assuming councillors agreed on Thursday - would call for a change in how public transport was tendered for and operated.
The key change would make it much easier for councils to buy and run buses rather than sending them out for tender. It would not necessarily mean councils retaking ownership of buses but would make that an option.

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Would you like to see the regional council own the buses in Wgtn?
  • 83.3% Yes
    83.3% Complete
  • 16.7% No
    16.7% Complete
234 votes
1259 days ago

Bicycle Basket Found

Carole from Wadestown

The basket found in the accompanying photo was found on the footpath on Sar Street in Wadestown in the proximity of the ramp down to the NZCT offices. If you recognise it please call 04 472 4558 so we cah get it back to it's owner.

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1261 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This is from the Wellington City Council Archives.
It is an oldie but where was this?

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1260 days ago

NZTA licence renewal scam circulating

Neighbourly.co.nz

A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets… View more
A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets them to fill in personal details.

CERT NZ, the government authority responsible for cyber security said in a tweet, that anyone who receives this email should report it directly to Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

How to spot a phishing scam:
- NZTA will only send an email through if an individual has contacted them first.
- Email addresses will always end in @nzta.govt.nz, @enews.nzta.govt.nz or @reply.nzta.govt.nz.
- The email may be missing specific details that the NZTA will have on file: such as your plate number, the date your vehicle license is due and vehicle make and model.
- Hover over buttons and links to see if the pop-up will take you to a genuine government (.govt.nz) website

Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.

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1260 days ago

Keeping woofers warm over winter

Reporter Community News

The SPCA is calling on animal lovers to gather their warm blankets and dog jackets to donate to four-legged friends this winter.
SPCA Inspector Elissa McIntosh started the campaign to ensure canines living outside in kennels are provided with enough warmth and shelter to keep them happy and … View more
The SPCA is calling on animal lovers to gather their warm blankets and dog jackets to donate to four-legged friends this winter.
SPCA Inspector Elissa McIntosh started the campaign to ensure canines living outside in kennels are provided with enough warmth and shelter to keep them happy and healthy.
Donations of blankets and dog jackets can be dropped off at SPCA's Wellington and Masterton Centres, their Johnsonville, Lower Hutt and Masterton Op Shops, as well as at South Wairarapa Vet Services' clinics across Wairarapa, from 14-27 June.

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1260 days ago

Learn from making mistakes

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Learning to make mistakes can be difficult for all of us. We build confidence and resilience so that students understand that making mistakes is part of the learning process.

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1260 days ago

RIP Wes Armstrong

Reporter Community News

Former Basin Reserve groundsman Wes Armstrong did one final lap of honour on his old ground on Tuesday. Armstrong was farewell at function at the Poneke rugby club.

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