Community News
Is "Clean the Windows" on your To Do list? Save time & hassle, get the job done professionally & support the KNS by getting Karori local Bernard from Ultimate Cleaning 0277550107 to do them for you. $150 for inside & out ($120 for small house with easy access). Bernard will donate $10 from every job to KNS. Referee: Stacey Wilson 0274154849 or fin.stacey@xtra.co.nz
Celebrate that next birthday, graduation, baby shower, or Friday with a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Cake. Available in 3 sizes the cakes can be made to order with 48 hours notice. Go to https://www.benjerry.co.nz/wellington to order and enter KNS Cakes in the special instructions and we will give $5 for every cake ordered back to KNS. As proud parents of a KNS student and owners of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shops in Wellington we are thrilled to be able to give back to the Karori community.
New sewing course for kids starting on Tuesday's from 28th February to 28th March 3.30 - 4.45pm at Karori Arts and Crafts.
Learn how to make a t-shirt and trousers.
https://www.kacc.org.nz/store/products/beginner-sewing-for-kids-tuesday-28th-feb-28-mar-3-30-4-45pm
Another Tennis Xpress course for adults will start on 27th February at
6pm, Karori United Tennis Club. This is a six week (9 hour) course
suitable for beginners or a refresher course to get you back on the
court. To register, visit https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cyperus.co.nz&d=DwIDaQ&c=_Zm2Kb9yJrso4r0-N78Ezl-a6DfgMbIISn5tZXXqWk4&r=nWbZiYBfXiqXidWJ7nh2zQ1IvsvflmvlFY7O5HzMwZw&m=YGce5epvBvtz8utDixS1B1XCmpb5dmN-9_ypE-ttDR0DTr0aP5vs6h9ifCZHvTmG&s=ACtRTyX7dlHaK8DjaAgudNKmPt8IHKNv0WEjRzlwzdE&e= and go to “adults” tab.
If any youngsters want to join in with group sessions, get in touch to see what options are available. Darren Ward, Club Professional Tennis Coach 021 870 978
Play football for Waterside Karori AFC this winter – registrations open now! Registrations are now open for the 2023 Junior Football season. With a community of nearly1,000 players, we have teams to suit all ages and abilities including: Foundation Football (players born 2017 to 2015)
- Junior Football (social or competitive) (players born 2014 to 2011)
- Youth Football (social or competitive) (players born 2010 to 2008)
- Girls Only Sunday League (players born 2015 to 2009)
Season dates: Saturday 29 April – Saturday 9 September Programme cost: $190 For more information, and to register, please visit: https://www.karorifootball.co.nz/play-for-a-team. Questions? Email support@karorifootball.co.nz
The Maranui Swimming Club provides swimming tuition and coaching in a fun and non-competitive environment for children aged 5 to 14. Maranui Swimming Club is looking for new members. Their Club Night is every Friday (excluding school holidays!) from 7pm to 8pm at the Aquadome which is located at the rear of Wellington East Girls College.
The Club operates in the middle ground between school swimming and commercial learn to swim classes. There is a family atmosphere and a low-cost approach ($85 per year, free parking, no weekly entry fees) supported by the great contribution of committed volunteer coaches.
For more detailed information, please refer to website 'www.maranuiswimming.co.nz". Alternatively, email 'maranuiswim@gmail.com' or come along for a free trial on a Friday night (new members / trialists will need to complete a safety/application form before being able to swim).
Yeah! Girls is back for 2023!
Yeah! Girls is a fun and inclusive 6 week after school cricket programme for girls years 6 –10. Each week girls will participate in exciting activities and modified cricket games that encourage sports participation, skill development, teamwork and friendly competition. All equipment is provided, no experience is necessary, and sessions are free!
The Karori Yeah! Girls Hub will start on Tuesday, 14 February at Karori Normal School Turf, and will run every Tuesday until 21 March.
To register: https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/ae5844
For more information, please visit the Yeah! Girls website: https://play.nzc.nz/playyeah-girls
Music Lessons: Karori music studio has1-1 music lessons available with our tutors Elisa and Kwan. Elisa: Tuesdays (Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, and Singing)Kwan: Thursdays and Fridays (Guitar and Keyboard)Website: www.karorimusicstudio.co.nz Enquiries: bookings@karorimusicstudio.co.nz
sKids St. Teresa’s specialises in delivering quality before school, after school and holiday programmes. We strive to create a fun and safe environment that our kids just love!MSD approved, WINZ subsidies for eligible families andsibling discounts are available. We are now taking bookingsfor Term 1 2023.For more information please call, Jools Da Silva on 021 0254 3249 or email jools@skids.co.nz
Montessori at Otari Preschool and Playgroup warmly invite interested families to our Open Day on Saturday 4th March, 10am – 12 noon, at the Preschool (166 Wilton Road). If you know of anybody else who may be interested in our Playgroup and/or Preschool and would find the Open Day of interest, please let them know about this opportunity. We currently have a few spaces available for an immediate start. For more information phone 475 9688 or email wcmp@xtra.co.nz.
Shen Yun Performing arts is returning to the St James Theatre, Wellington on 13-16 April and and Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland on 20-23 April, 2023.
Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s most renowned classical Chinese dance and music company featuring exceptional artists, brilliant choreography, stunning costumes and lavish sets, all accompanied by a live orchestra fusing the sounds of East and West.
For a relaxing and unforgettable experience, Shen Yun Performing Arts is a once in a life-time performance. Shen Yun melts away the stresses of daily life and will leave you with a feeling of renewed energy and wellbeing.
This is a performance not to be missed. Check out comments from past audience members.
https://www.ganjing.com/video/1fj871mtn5s1rnvK5KrdKETFA16j1c