Vogeltown, Wellington

1906 days ago

Trade Agreement Consultation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Find out what the European Union – New Zealand free trade agreement means for Wellington and where negotiations are at.

Ask questions, share your views, and hear what others are thinking.

Attend the event for free on Wednesday 18 September, 4pm-6pm, at Level 7, Jackson Stone House, 3-11 … View more
Find out what the European Union – New Zealand free trade agreement means for Wellington and where negotiations are at.

Ask questions, share your views, and hear what others are thinking.

Attend the event for free on Wednesday 18 September, 4pm-6pm, at Level 7, Jackson Stone House, 3-11 Hunter Street
Find out more

Image
1906 days ago

DCM's 50th Birthday Photo Exhibition

The Team from DCM

14-28 September 2019
Mon–Sat 10am–4pm
Photospace Gallery, 1st Floor, 37 Courtenay Place

This year, DCM is celebrating 50 years of working in the city of Wellington to “focus on the needs of, and to help empower, those marginalised in the city.” (DCM Constitution, 1969). For the last 15 … View more
14-28 September 2019
Mon–Sat 10am–4pm
Photospace Gallery, 1st Floor, 37 Courtenay Place

This year, DCM is celebrating 50 years of working in the city of Wellington to “focus on the needs of, and to help empower, those marginalised in the city.” (DCM Constitution, 1969). For the last 15 years, DCM has adopted the by-line “together we can end homelessness in Wellington” which reflects:

- our current focus on the needs of this key marginalised group – people experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness, supporting them on a journey towards sustainable housing and wellbeing. DCM has supported literally hundreds of people to successfully exit homelessness and sustain housing.
- “together” – the many individuals and groups within our city who are very much part of our work. Here are just a few examples:
- the dentists who volunteer their time at the DCM Dental Service
- the local food (for example, Pandoro, Kaibosh) and coffee (for example, Mojo’s) businesses and chefs (for example Rex Morgan, Wellington Chefs Association, Good Bitches Baking and Press Hall food-court) who make it possible for us to offer kai and hospitality to those we work with
- the creative professionals (designers, writers and photographers)
- many Wellington faith communities, who donate money, food for our foodbank and their time and skills as volunteers
- other health professionals (audiologist, eye doctor and physiotherapist)
- the people of Wellington who are involved in so, so many ways (they volunteer, donate and buy books at the iconic annual DCM Bookfair, become regular donors, offer their time and skills, bring in food donations, etc).

All of these individuals and groups have found practical ways to be part of our work.

We experience Wellington as a place where people genuinely want to be part of the solution to homelessness.

Our 50th birthday celebrations are focussed on this “together” and lifting up the people and communities who are part of the response to homelessness in our city. A high point will be our 50th birthday photo exhibition in September 2019. This will feature 50 different images each reflecting the contribution of one kaitautoko (supporter) group, business or individual. A number of different Wellington photographers will contribute these images, and the celebration will again be a coming together of the people of Wellington to acknowledge and reconfirm our collective commitment to ending homelessness in our city.

Make a note in your diaries – plan to head down to Photospace to see the beautiful images and learn more about the amazing people in your community who are part of this vision. And have a think about how you might like to be involved too. Because TOGETHER, we CAN end homelessness in our city.

Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive.

Image
1906 days ago

Meet the GWRC Candidates!

Rhona from Newtown

Come along tomorrow - September 12th - to meet the Greater Wellington Regional Council candidates. Hear their messages about why you should vote for them, it will help with decisions about who to vote for! We are at St Anne's Hall in Emmett St, doors open at 7.00, meeting at 7.30 sharp. Supper… View moreCome along tomorrow - September 12th - to meet the Greater Wellington Regional Council candidates. Hear their messages about why you should vote for them, it will help with decisions about who to vote for! We are at St Anne's Hall in Emmett St, doors open at 7.00, meeting at 7.30 sharp. Supper provided - a time for informal chats after the formal meeting. See www.facebook.com... for more!

1908 days ago

Three-minute power te reo Māori lesson: Five words every Kiwi should know

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.

At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.

On Friday … View more
Hi Neighbours,

You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.

At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.

On Friday our tutor, Anton Matthews, will be live on Stuff at 12.30pm to answer any questions from this week's lessons.

For more lessons, click here

1906 days ago

Kia ora lovely people of Aotearoa!

Women's Refuge New Zealand

We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, … View more
We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, we'd love you to complete our anonymous survey and go into the draw to win one of three $50 Prezzy cards.

Your experiences will help us to assist others who are seeking support in the future, therefore we will be very grateful for your thoughts.

Ngā mihi nui.

Image
1907 days ago

Will you paint it blue?

Resene

Over 3000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer each year. Paint it blue for our boys by buying a *blue* Resene testpot. We'll donate $1 to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand with every blue 60ml testpot sold between 10-25 September 2019. It's that simple! Find out more

Image
1907 days ago

Speak Te Reo with Neighbourly!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora koutou! I'm Zach, one of the Neighbourly Team!

For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we want to encourage our Neighbourly members to use more Te Reo in their neighbourhoods. To help with that here a few questions and answers to use with your neighbours. From simple greetings to asking about … View more
Kia ora koutou! I'm Zach, one of the Neighbourly Team!

For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we want to encourage our Neighbourly members to use more Te Reo in their neighbourhoods. To help with that here a few questions and answers to use with your neighbours. From simple greetings to asking about rubbish bin collections - we have it covered!

Have a watch and give it a go! www.youtube.com...

1908 days ago

Celebrate 20 years with us

Jade Promotions Home & Garden

Celebrating 20 years of transforming houses into homes! It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on the 20 - 22 September at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There will be fun … View more
Celebrating 20 years of transforming houses into homes! It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on the 20 - 22 September at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There will be fun interactive activities throughout the weekend to mark the celebrations, as well as over 200 wonderful Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from Landscaping, Kitchens, Outdoor Living, Spas, Sheds, Flooring, Furnishings, Artisan Foods, Lifestyle Products, more! Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for his free Ask an Expert session on ‘7 Steps to a Better Home’. Check out the delicious NEW street food vendors, and make a day out of it.

Save the date in your diaries: 20 - 22 September

Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Book you tickets!

1908 days ago

Meet the Candidates for the GWRC

Rhona Carson from Newtown Residents' Association Inc

Decisions by the GWRC have a big impact on our lives - think buses, also clean water, environmental protection, emergency management - and more! There are 23 candidates in this election - who do you want to represent you? Come to our meeting and hear what they have to say!
Meeting at St … View more
Decisions by the GWRC have a big impact on our lives - think buses, also clean water, environmental protection, emergency management - and more! There are 23 candidates in this election - who do you want to represent you? Come to our meeting and hear what they have to say!
Meeting at St Anne's Hall, Emmett St Newtown, on Thursday 12th September, doors open 7pm, meeting 7.30pm sharp. Yadana Saw will be facilitating. Supper and time for informal chats after the formal meeting.

Image
Top