Wash Rite Wellington donating services to Earthquake Victims
Wash Rite Wellington has stepped up and is offering free house washes to homes effected by mudslide’s which occurred during the previous earthquakes.
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New crafting magazine for New Zealand
New Zealand Craft Hub is looking to launch its own crafts magazine for New Zealand readers.
Wellington Art Trail Submissions
Emerging artists now have a second chance to submit for the Upstream Art Trail in March 2017 in Wellington’s Central Park. The deadline for submissions is now to 7 October. Artists who are newly graduated or just starting out are especially welcome.
The Queen of Swing Visits NZ
For the first time in New Zealand, Norma ‘the Queen of Swing’ Miller visits New Zealand along with top international dancer and teacher, Adam Brozowski to teach at the Wellington Lindy Exchange. Norma at 97 is one of the last remaining members of the pioneering Lindy Hop dance troupe, Whiteys’ Lindy Hoppers.
WOW Media has relaunched WOW Freebies New Zealand
WOW Media has relaunched WOW Freebies New Zealand. Now, Kiwi users will be able to get their hands on the latest freebies and samples offered by WOW Freebies. From free shopping vouchers to free paint Kiwi website visitors can find all kinds of great free samples to request online.
Stephen King Short Film
The Last Rung of the Ladder is a short story written by Stephen King. It is from his collection of short stories from his night shift collection. Rhys Higgs Student Film Maker, has been granted permission by Stephen King to adapt the short story into film. Rhys Higgs intends to use this film as an opportunity to raise awareness around depression and suicide. Rhys Higgs intends to use the skills he has to put together a team of talented young people to make this vision come to life through his Kickstarter Campaign.
“We’re leaving the building” – Memories and milestones as café celebrates 28th birthday
This June marks the 28th year of Wellington institution the Ministry of Food, one of the founders of the café culture that revolutionised Wellington’s image locally and internationally. For owners Brenda Jessup and Tony Lynch, the birthday heralds the end of an era as they prepare to move out of their premises next to the Beehive in search of a new home kitchen.
Elizabeth Marshall at Gluten Free Food and Allergy Show
Wellington chef Elizabeth Marshall has announced plans to be a part of this year’s Gluten Free Food and Allergy Show taking place in the Wellington region at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua on 19-20 March.
New Eye Sponsors Cycling Classic
New Eye Company is sponsoring the annual New Zealand Cycling Classic giving all Stage Winners IC Sports Sunglasses that can take optional optical prescription inserts.
NZ natural product clinically proven to improve arthritis
Newly published clinical data show New Zealand dietary supplement, Arthrem, is effective at treating the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a multi-billion dollar global market.
Tide;Continuum Photography Exhibition
SPACE exhibition and event centre will present an exhibition featuring Wellington photographers Danni Arts, Samantha Ashton and Kelsi Reynolds. Tide; Continuum will be open to the public from 10am – 5pm daily from October 19-23, located at 176 Victoria Street, Wellington.
Christmas Wreath Workshop in Wellington
The date for Yvette Edwards’ Christmas Wreath Floral Workshop has been officially announced, offering a chance for a few lucky attendees to learn how to moss and bind their own holiday wreath using seasonal foliage.
City Dentists announces launch of realtime online appointment booking in Wellington
Dental practice first to launch one-of-a-kind online scheduling system for dental appointments. The first fully integrated system reading and writing live appointment data enabling patients to book online.
Kilbirnie Mosque Open Day
As part of Islam Awareness Week, the Kilbirnie Mosque is opening its doors and its cupboards to Wellingtonians, come along Saturday 12 September 2015 from 10am to 3pm, 7-11 Queens Drive, Kilbirnie, Wellington.
Flower Workshop Florists – Wellington Flowers for all occasions
For Wellington flowers for any occasion, from graduation to a wedding to the passing of a loved one, contact the Flower Workshop Florist for the perfect bouquet.
Mental Health Debate: The practice of seclusion in New Zealand hospitals
The debate – the practice of seclusion. Hosted by End Seclusion Now, a campaign group working to bring about a prompt and decisive end to the practice of seclusion. Seclusion (solitary confinement) continues to be used in New Zealand hospitals. This is despite recommendations by the United Nations for immediate legislation for the elimination of seclusion, as well as an expectation of elimination that is called for in key polices set by the Ministry of Health for each of the 21 District Health Boards.
Experienced Tech Founder To Join Board Of Award Winning NZ Start-up
The Full Suite Ltd (Suite) has appointed Brett Campbell, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Nintex, the world’s leading provider of cloud-based workflow solutions into a strategic advisory role on its board.
Wellington Pride Award Nominations Open
The Pride Awards Trust is calling for individuals and organisations to submit nominations for the fifth annual Wellington Pride Awards for young people.
Porirua Barista wins Trans-Tasman competition
Shane Pierce named as 2014 Overall Foodco Barista Champion after besting 300 rivals in the in Trans-Tasman competition.
New Zealand Author's Debut Novel Released in the USA
After many years of trying to get books, documentaries and films accepted in his own country, New Zealand, to no avail, writer Shane Filer gave up, and took a trip to Europe and the USA. This rekindled his love of writing, after which he wrote the American-based novel ‘Exit,’ submitted it this time to American publishers and immediately, received several offers for the work. The result is his debut novel ‘Exit’ which was released December 2013 from Biblio Publishing in the USA.