Thorndon, Wellington

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398 days ago

Poll: Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

National MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been … View moreNational MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been buying?

Type NFP if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?
  • 19.9% Yes, I use them a lot
    19.9% Complete
  • 47.9% No, I don't look at them
    47.9% Complete
  • 31.1% Occasionally they are helpful
    31.1% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
2096 votes
395 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

I had to surrender

“As far back as I can remember, I was fascinated by food.” This is what I heard the young woman who carried this message of recovery to me say and I just knew that she knew. I knew that she understood that as much as I wanted to control my eating so I wouldn’t put on any… View more
I had to surrender

“As far back as I can remember, I was fascinated by food.” This is what I heard the young woman who carried this message of recovery to me say and I just knew that she knew. I knew that she understood that as much as I wanted to control my eating so I wouldn’t put on any more weight, I just couldn’t.

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396 days ago

‘Absolutely fabulous’ recognition from Aged Advisor

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by … View more
Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by agedadvisor.co.nz are based on almost 11,300 reviews and ratings for more than 890 facilities. Over 1600 of those in-depth reviews went towards this year’s awards.

Ryman took home the top prize in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. As a finalist this year Aged Advisor voters recognise Ryman’s continued growth and efforts within the aged care sector.

Click to read more.

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396 days ago

Māori/Pacific - Scholarships to finish high school overseas

Lucy Telfar Barnard from UWC Aotearoa New Zealand

Do you know a Māori/Pacific* student in Year 11/12 eager to expand their horizons?

Would they like to study the International Baccalaureate with change-making youth from around the world, at an international boarding school in one of 18 locations across the world?

Applications are now open… View more
Do you know a Māori/Pacific* student in Year 11/12 eager to expand their horizons?

Would they like to study the International Baccalaureate with change-making youth from around the world, at an international boarding school in one of 18 locations across the world?

Applications are now open for UWC Aotearoa New Zealand 2024 scholarships and places.

Full and part scholarships are available (needs-assessed), as well as unfunded places.

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens ordinarily resident in New Zealand, who will be aged 16 or 17 on 1 August 2023, completing NCEA Level 1 or higher (or equivalent) by the end of 2023.

Applicants should be academically strong, emotionally resilient, physically active, and involved in their school or local community.

Application forms and more information are available at www.nz.uwc.org... . We welcome stage 1 of applications now - full applications close on Friday 26 January 2024.

*Two of our scholarships this year are tagged for Māori or Pacific candidates, and could be full scholarships if financial need is established. Other scholarships are also available open to any candidate.

---UWC makes education a force to unite peoples, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future---

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397 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter The Post

Another lovely picture by Andrew Gorrie. This one from Zealandia.

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397 days ago

Silicon baking templates

Corinne from Ngaio

Silicon baking JUNGLE ANIMAL and Silicon baking alphabet

Both only used once each

$10 each or both $18

Price: $10

397 days ago

**New** Intex floatable pool boat

Corinne from Ngaio

Floatable fish for kiddos
Never opened or used.
Get a deal for summer ... I have a feeling it is going to be a scorcher.

Price: $10

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397 days ago

**New** Belkin Soundform Flow Noise Canceling Earbuds - Black

Corinne from Ngaio

New still unopened

Perfect for Christmas

Cut the noise, hear your surroundings

Active Noise Cancellation technology features a feedforward ANC mic that intelligently filters outside noise.

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New still unopened

Perfect for Christmas

Cut the noise, hear your surroundings

Active Noise Cancellation technology features a feedforward ANC mic that intelligently filters outside noise.

Tap to switch on the convenient Hear-Thru mode to stay alert to your surroundings.

Dynamic drivers, dynamic sound

Let high-quality sound flow with neodymium-magnet-equipped 12mm dual-layer dynamic drivers that deliver powerfully vivid audio quality with impactful bass.

Crystal clear call quality

Dual beamforming technology ensures you can clearly hear and be heard on calls as if you're in the same room.

All-day battery life

Up to 31 hours of battery life — 7 hours of playtime per charge for the earbuds, plus another 24 hours of battery in the wireless charging case mean you can talk, listen, and stream uninterrupted.

Convenient wireless charging

Wireless charging case offers convenient wire-free charging on any Qi-capable charging pad.

Fast recharging

Get 60 minutes of playtime with just 10 minutes of USB-C charging. The full charge with 31 hours of playtime takes only 2 hours.

Sweat and water resistant

Keep listening through light rain and challenging workouts. IPX5-rated materials in each earbud have you covered.

Reliable connection

Bluetooth 5.2 technology is compatible with smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and connection is quick and easy within a 30 ft./10m range.

Easy touch control

Each wireless Bluetooth earbud responds to touch for wire-free, button-free audio control for phone calls, and to skip or pause songs.

Price: $110

397 days ago

Graham Norton x2 fiction books BRAND NEW

Corinne from Ngaio

BRAND NEW I accidentally doubled up.

$15 each or both for $25

Price: $15

397 days ago

Pixar Ultimate Collection *4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray* 48 discs

Corinne from Ngaio

Never used boxset. This set is no longer available for purchase in retail NZ

Perfect gift for Christmas

Toy Story
A Bug’s Life
Toy Story 2
Monsters, Inc.
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Never used boxset. This set is no longer available for purchase in retail NZ

Perfect gift for Christmas

Toy Story
A Bug’s Life
Toy Story 2
Monsters, Inc.
Finding Nemo
The Incredibles
Cars
Ratatouille
Wall·E
Up
Toy Story 3
Cars 2
Brave
Monsters University
Inside Out
The Good Dinosaur
Finding Dory
Cars 3
Coco
Incredibles 2
Toy Story 4
Onward

Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 1 and 2 on Blu-ray and Volume 3 on DVD:
The Adventures Of André & Wally B.

Luxo Jr.

Red’s Dream

Tin Toy

Knick Knack

Geri’s Game

For The Birds

Mike’s New Car

Boundin’

Jack-Jack Attack

One Man Band

Mater And The Ghostlight

Lifted

Your Friend The Rat

Presto

BURN•E

Partly Cloudy

Dug’s Special Mission

George And A.J.

Day & Night

Hawaiian Vacation

Air Mater

Small Fry

Time Travel Mater

La Luna

Bao

Lou

Piper

Sanjay’s Super Team

Riley’s First Date?

Lava

The Radiator Springs 500 1/2

Party Central

The Blue Umbrella

The Legend Of Mor’du

Partysaurus Rex

Cars Toons:
Mater’s Tall Tales on Blu-ray

Moon Mater

Mater Private Eye

Rescue Squad Mater

Mater The Greater

El Materdor

Unidentified Flying Mater

Tokyo Mater

Heavy Metal Mater

Monster Truck Mater

Director commentaries, deleted scenes

Price: $349

397 days ago

Shabby chic PYRAMID DRAWERS **Very unique**

Corinne from Ngaio

x2 black shabby chic pyramid drawers. The top 3 drawers are separate from the base 3 drawers. Very unique and stylish. I get compliments on these all the time. I truly wish I had space for them, but I don't. My massive loss is your amazing gain!

Base:
L 48cm
W 25cm
H 60cm

Top:
L … View more
x2 black shabby chic pyramid drawers. The top 3 drawers are separate from the base 3 drawers. Very unique and stylish. I get compliments on these all the time. I truly wish I had space for them, but I don't. My massive loss is your amazing gain!

Base:
L 48cm
W 25cm
H 60cm

Top:
L 23cm
W 25cm
H 53cm

Note: Gorgeous cat and accessories not included. This is just for x2 sets of pyramid drawers :o)

Price: $130

398 days ago

Need help with Laptop PC

Liz from Khandallah

Could anyone recommend someone who can fix my PC?
I want to reset it, followed instructions but now it just keeps telling me something went wrong! Is there anywhere I can take it to be fixed? It’s quite old has Windows 10 installed and is too old to upgrade to 11.

397 days ago

What's your favourite Christmas dish?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. … View moreDear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by October 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the December issue of NZ Gardener.

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398 days ago

Kids actively learn self-discipline and confidence through Hapkido Martial Arts

Peter from Karori

Through Hapkido Martial Arts kids learn self-discipline, coordination, confidence and fitness, and have fun while actively learning self-defence.

Our Wellington Hapkido Academy Junior Class students, which covers school years 3 to 9, is held on Saturday 10-11am, at:
Club K, 65 Salamanca Road,… View more
Through Hapkido Martial Arts kids learn self-discipline, coordination, confidence and fitness, and have fun while actively learning self-defence.

Our Wellington Hapkido Academy Junior Class students, which covers school years 3 to 9, is held on Saturday 10-11am, at:
Club K, 65 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, (Squash club building).
Fees are $25 a month.
Find us at www.wellingtonhapkido.com... to find out in greater detail what we do and how to join.
And for adults too.

Or, email: hapkidowgtn@gmail.com, or ring Peter 021 431 561

Junior poster -2.pdf Download View

408 days ago

Got a Nice Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.

This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, … View more
We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.

This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, successfully locating him in the gap between the ceiling and roof of their neighbour’s house.

Pam said “They rescued him and brought him home to me... complete with some scratches! I hate to think what would have happened had he not been found”.

Pam nominated the Hursts to let them know she is thankful for them: “It’s so good to know I have such caring neighbours who have my back. Thank you neighbours!”

Nominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all (plus there are prizes to be won!).

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