Vogeltown, Wellington

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391 days ago

‘The Maverick’ Russell loves a challenge

Rita Angus Retirement Village

At 96, Logan Campbell resident Russell Parrish has achieved an incredible feat - ‘knocking off’ the summit of One Tree Hill 30 times over 30 consecutive days. Plus, it was all for a great cause — raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s in honor of his late wife Mary.

Every single day… View more
At 96, Logan Campbell resident Russell Parrish has achieved an incredible feat - ‘knocking off’ the summit of One Tree Hill 30 times over 30 consecutive days. Plus, it was all for a great cause — raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s in honor of his late wife Mary.

Every single day of September, come rain, shine or blustering gale, Russell set off from his home at Ryman Healthcare’s Greenlane village to walk to the top of the iconic mountain set in the heart of Cornwall Park.

The idea also coincided with Ryman Healthcare’s annual Walking for Wellness challenge, which this year aptly had an Everest theme.

Watch Russell's story and click to read the full story.

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391 days ago

Kathmandu Jackets for sale

Van from Newtown

Size 14
Gore-Tex
100% Nylon
Dark bluish/green/white. (No sure about the exact color). See the pics please.

Price: $150

392 days ago

Last free budgetting course this year

Clive from Island Bay

The CAP money Course

Struggling with the cost of living? Worried about living on your pension? Or just wonder where your money goes?

The CAP course is a revolutionary, free money management course that teaches people budgeting skills and provides a simple cash-based system that really works. … View more
The CAP money Course

Struggling with the cost of living? Worried about living on your pension? Or just wonder where your money goes?

The CAP course is a revolutionary, free money management course that teaches people budgeting skills and provides a simple cash-based system that really works. By doing the three 90 minute session course you gain access to a free web-based worksheet that enables you to build a comprehensive editable budget and use it as long as you like. The course will help anyone to gain more control over their finances so they can save, spend, give and eliminate or avoiding getting into debt. It is for anyone regardless of age or financial status. There is a special session for retirees if required.

The final course for the year in Island Bay starts tomorrow on Monday October 30th at 7.30pm at St Hilda’s, 311 The Parade, and continues on the 6th and 13th November.
To register go to www.capnz.org... and follow the link at the top to "find a course near you" or contact us at email ibhildas@gmail.com. Or text/call 022 139 2005. Or just show up tomorrow at 7.30pm.

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392 days ago

Smooth your skin with NZ House & Garden

NZ House and Garden

Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their… View more
Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their skin felt smoother after four weeks’ use*.

Every issue of NZ House & Garden is filled with inspirational homes and gardens, as well as sumptuous food, lifestyle features, shopping trends, and much more.

Enjoy,
The team at NZ House & Garden

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392 days ago

Immediate, part-time help needed with very flexible hours and days.

Michael from Newtown

Greetings -

My good friend Kish owns a jewelry store on Cable Car Lane off Lambton Quay. Since the cruise ships are starting to come to Wellington, he needs help now to greet potential customers and invite them into his store.

Experience in the jewelry industry is not needed, for the … View more
Greetings -

My good friend Kish owns a jewelry store on Cable Car Lane off Lambton Quay. Since the cruise ships are starting to come to Wellington, he needs help now to greet potential customers and invite them into his store.

Experience in the jewelry industry is not needed, for the position does not involve sales in the store. It calls for a person to stand in Cable Car Lane and inform the people standing in line to by a cable car ticket about the unique nature of the store. Consequently, Kish is looking for someone who is extroverted, charismatic, and comfortable with speaking to large groups of people.

Hours and days are highly flexible. Pay is $22.70 an hour. Please call or text Kish at 0210356223. He's really a good guy and you will enjoy working for him.

Best wishes - Michael

394 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter The Post

A first for Friday Feathered Friend - a pic of redpolls in Upper Hutt -courtesy of Rosa Marie.
"The great thing about going back to a favourite place is that you are always guaranteed to see something a bit different every time. I couldn't get enough of the redpolls that I happened to … View more
A first for Friday Feathered Friend - a pic of redpolls in Upper Hutt -courtesy of Rosa Marie.
"The great thing about going back to a favourite place is that you are always guaranteed to see something a bit different every time. I couldn't get enough of the redpolls that I happened to spot bathing at the water's edge near the playground. It was magical!
Unfortunately the ducklings had gone from at least about 30 to none at all yesterday so I think that the kāhu would have been working his way through them.
Plenty of yellowhammers and rosellas to be seen too! I loved seeing the Australian shovellers up at the Bridge by the Hobbit sign."

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394 days ago

Time to PLAY PrizeMe!

The Team from NZ Compare

PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
1. Play every day to get an entry (Now - 17 Nov, 2023)
2. Want to double your chances to WIN? Set … View more
PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
1. Play every day to get an entry (Now - 17 Nov, 2023)
2. Want to double your chances to WIN? Set a Price Alert!
3. Winners will be drawn weekly! 

*A Price Alert will let you know when an item has reached the right price for buying! Perfect for keeping an eye on Black Friday deals.

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394 days ago

Shelve it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Maximise that awkward corner or otherwise inaccessible space with sleek fitted shelves painted in Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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398 days ago

Cat & Housesitter recommendations

Margie from Island Bay

I'm looking for someone reliable who loves cats to housesit ... can anyone recommend or let me know if you are available. A lovely home with great South Coast views and a delightful little tabby await... Thanks!

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394 days ago

WATER OUTAGE - WARING TAYLOR STREET

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Kia ora Wellington,


Our crews have responded to a burst pipe on Waring Taylor St in the CBD.

The affected area is Waring Taylor Street from Lambton Quay to Featherston Street, as shown in the map below.

They're working hard to fix the issue as soon as they can.

From … View more
Kia ora Wellington,


Our crews have responded to a burst pipe on Waring Taylor St in the CBD.

The affected area is Waring Taylor Street from Lambton Quay to Featherston Street, as shown in the map below.

They're working hard to fix the issue as soon as they can.

From approximately 6:15pm tonight, water will have to be turned off to the affected area. We expect the outage to last until late evening.

Please check Wellington Water on Facebook for updates.

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Text ‘HELLO’ to 8090 to register for text updates, or see www.wellingtonwater.co.nz... for emails.

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
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395 days ago

Opportunity to grow your family life

Rachel from Mount Cook

Have you considered hosting an international student in your home?

Wellington High School has students arriving in January 2024 for 1 term, 2 terms and 1 year+ from Germany, Austria Vietnam China and Japan.

The homestay payment for 2024 is $340.00 per week.

For more information please … View more
Have you considered hosting an international student in your home?

Wellington High School has students arriving in January 2024 for 1 term, 2 terms and 1 year+ from Germany, Austria Vietnam China and Japan.

The homestay payment for 2024 is $340.00 per week.

For more information please contact our Homestay Manager:

homestay@whs.school.nz or 021 020 63860

Shared with Mount Cook + 13 Other Neighbourhoods

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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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

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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