Thorndon, Wellington

1517 days ago

Martin Bosley in conversation with Monique Fiso Greytown this Sunday

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Come to Greytown for this Yarns in Barns festival event this Sunday and hear Chef Monique Fiso In conversation with celebrated chef and Cuisine columnist, Martin Bosley. Monique is a modern-day food warrior, taking Māori cuisine to the world and breathing new life into the ancient knowledge of … View moreCome to Greytown for this Yarns in Barns festival event this Sunday and hear Chef Monique Fiso In conversation with celebrated chef and Cuisine columnist, Martin Bosley. Monique is a modern-day food warrior, taking Māori cuisine to the world and breathing new life into the ancient knowledge of foraging and kai Māori through her award-winning restaurant and new book Hiakai. A rare opportunity to hear her. BOOK YOUR TICKET NOW - limited numbers remain

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1517 days ago

Cinderella @ Circa to Support the Wellington Children's Hospital

Zaheda from Wilton

Come support our Rotary Club of Wellington North to raise funds for the Wellington Children's Hospital for an afternoon with Cinderella.

Tickets may be bought by emailing Rotarypanto2020@gmail.com or message me.

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1518 days ago

Election 2020: Te Tai Tonga candidates for local MP

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders … View more
Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.

Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.

Why does my MP matter?

The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.  

To read more, click here.

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1518 days ago

Election 2020: Te Tai Tonga candidates for local MP

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders … View more
Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.

Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.

Why does my MP matter?

The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.  

To read more, click here.

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1518 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind … View moreAddictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind and the ability to live a meaningful and productive life.

Wherever you are, whatever your problem with food, AEA can help.

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1518 days ago

No repair work until lizards removed from Ngaio slip

Reporter Community News

Work on much needed repairs to Ngaio Gorge Rd will not start unlit lizards on the site have nee safely removed.
The road carries 10,000 vehicles a day and is a major connection between the northern suburbs and the city. There was a major slip on the road in 2017.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster said … View more
Work on much needed repairs to Ngaio Gorge Rd will not start unlit lizards on the site have nee safely removed.
The road carries 10,000 vehicles a day and is a major connection between the northern suburbs and the city. There was a major slip on the road in 2017.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster said that work, expected to take two years, will begin soon to fix the slip.
Before work cannot begin, however, until lizards are captured and removed.

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1521 days ago

Create a stylish mini deck

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Use tongue and groove landscaping timber and fence palings to create a stylish mini deck finished in Resene Woodsman wood stain.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1521 days ago

Entertainment and Encouragement Newsletter

Corinne Morris from

Hello Everyone,

How are you doing today?

Take a moment and have a look at this week's newsletter, it has lots of information and upcoming events for you. mailchi.mp...

This Sunday is National Grandparents Day. Will you be celebrating the day?

1518 days ago

Catch The Press Leaders Debate Tuesday Night

Reporter The Press

Hi Neighbours,

Get ready for the South Island's only leader’s debate as Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern and National Leader Judith Collins prepare to go head to head in Christchurch.

Watch the debate live on Stuff, Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm.

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1518 days ago

Yarns in Barns Wairarapa literary festival - starts FRIDAY

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Yarns in Barns: Wairarapa Festival of Reading kicks off this Friday 9th October! Don't miss a terrific line up of authors including Monique Fiso, Stacy Gregg, Dr Hinemoa Elder, Jim Bolger and Rose Carlyle and many more ! Take a look and make a plan to head to to the Wairarapa.

1518 days ago

Luxury handbag partner supports City Mission

Reporter Community News

The Wellington City Mission is getting some support from an unlikely source.
A hundred Yu Mei handbags are on sale for reduced prices at the Wellington City Mission, as the luxury leather goods label partners with the mission for a new campaign.
For the campaign, Bags for All, Yu Mei has acquired … View more
The Wellington City Mission is getting some support from an unlikely source.
A hundred Yu Mei handbags are on sale for reduced prices at the Wellington City Mission, as the luxury leather goods label partners with the mission for a new campaign.
For the campaign, Bags for All, Yu Mei has acquired sponsorship for 100 handbags, crafted by hand in their Wellington studio.
The bags will be donated to the Wellington City Mission’s Taranaki Street store and sold at a cheaper price than usual on Saturday, October 10

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1518 days ago

Wellington student wins national piano contest

Reporter Community News

Otis Prescott-Mason from Wellington has been named the winner of the 2020 New Zealand Junior Piano Competition.
Otis is currently a Year 13 student at St Patrick's College in Wellington and studies piano at Victoria University from Dr Jian Liu and Emma Sayers.

As the first prize winner, Otis… View more
Otis Prescott-Mason from Wellington has been named the winner of the 2020 New Zealand Junior Piano Competition.
Otis is currently a Year 13 student at St Patrick's College in Wellington and studies piano at Victoria University from Dr Jian Liu and Emma Sayers.

As the first prize winner, Otis receives $2,000 and a string of performance engagements in 202.

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1518 days ago

We are strengthening the Ngaio Gorge slope

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We are strengthening and stabilising the Ngaio Gorge slope to make this key transport route stronger and more resilient.

The road will be down to one lane during construction from 12 October 2020 – October 2022.

Crews will be working between 7am – 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
We thank you for … View more
We are strengthening and stabilising the Ngaio Gorge slope to make this key transport route stronger and more resilient.

The road will be down to one lane during construction from 12 October 2020 – October 2022.

Crews will be working between 7am – 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
We thank you for your patience during this time.

To find out more about this project and its timeline, visit: wellington.govt.nz...

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1518 days ago

Give tennis a go this weekend - adults and/or juniors

Andrew Watson from Ngaio Tennis Club

Ngaio Tennis Club is hosting 'Love Tennis this weekend. It is free and open for adults and/or juniors of any standard. Maybe you will end up joining the Club. But that is optional. 10-11 October, 1.00 - 4.00 (either/both days)

1518 days ago

Monday Sport Blast From The Past.

Reporter Community News

Andy Leslie is perhaps best known as the captain of the All Blacks that controversially toured South Africa in 1976.

A proud member of the Petone Rugby Club, he was a friend and colleague of the legendary fullback Bob Scott. Here a few facts that you might not know about Leslie.
- His father, … View more
Andy Leslie is perhaps best known as the captain of the All Blacks that controversially toured South Africa in 1976.

A proud member of the Petone Rugby Club, he was a friend and colleague of the legendary fullback Bob Scott. Here a few facts that you might not know about Leslie.
- His father, Andy, was a professional footballer in Scotland and later became a life member of the Petone Football Club.
- As well as rugby, he represented New Zealand at softball and was also a good basketballer and excelled at waterpolo.
- He lived for sport at school and liked to joke about his success at School Certificate. "I went to school to eat my lunch and play sport. I got 55 in School Cert, 11 for each subject."
- In 2017, he was inducted into the Hutt Valley Sports Awards Hall of Fame by All Black coach Steve Hansen.
- Leslie played 144 games for Wellington, captaining them to a win in the Ranfurly Shield in 1974.
- His wife is Lesley Leslie. Their children, John and Marty, were both talented rugby players.
- In 2007, he was elected President of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union.
- He has had a long association with the New Zealand Rugby Foundation, which helps players who have suffered a spinal injury.

What are your memories of Andy and his career?

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