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Should pokie machines be outlawed?
A city councillor has put forward a policy to ban new permits for pokie machines in Wellington City.
Councillor Tamatha Paul, representing the Lambton Ward, is pushing for a 'sinking lid' policy to all but cease new permits for pokie … View moreHi neighbours,
Should pokie machines be outlawed?
A city councillor has put forward a policy to ban new permits for pokie machines in Wellington City.
Councillor Tamatha Paul, representing the Lambton Ward, is pushing for a 'sinking lid' policy to all but cease new permits for pokie machines in the city. The motion has widespread support across the council table and is set to pass this Thursday.
New Zealanders lost $939 million in pokie machines in 2019 and $241m of that was paid out to community and sports groups. Between 30 and 60 per cent of money going into pokie machines was from problem gamblers and much of that came from low socio-economic communities, a paper by the Problem Gambling Foundation said.
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A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help them make those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.
At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.
Right now … View moreA more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help them make those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.
At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.
Right now we’re at 8,000 and counting – and with 5,000 of them available for just $20 or less, sustainable is more affordable than ever.
Keep up to date with what's happening for seniors around the Wellington Region with Age Concern Wellington Region: subscribe to our e-newsletter here: www.acwellington.org.nz...
Petone Wharf is one of the subjects for the youth art classes being run at Artspace Gallery on the Petone seafront during the April School holidays.
All materials supplied, just drop your youth off and pick them up two hours later with a beaming smile of creative satisfaction and eager to show… View morePetone Wharf is one of the subjects for the youth art classes being run at Artspace Gallery on the Petone seafront during the April School holidays.
All materials supplied, just drop your youth off and pick them up two hours later with a beaming smile of creative satisfaction and eager to show you their masterpiece. Attending one of these art classes could be one of the most rewarding activities they do these holidays .
Youth classes $25 (generously sponsored by Watercolour New Zealand)
To find out more of to book, bookwhen.com...
Does anyone have any relatives or friends coming from Australia on the 19th.
We are looking to do a story on the first quarantine free travelers arriving on the 19th. Please contact us on news@dompost.co.nz if you have friends or relatives we can speak to for a story.
Does anyone own an AddWash washing machine? I’m considering buying one and just want to know how long it takes from pushing the pause button, until you can then open the AddWash door to add in that stray sock!.
Thanks.
Kia ora neighbours,
Just a quick update from us - the Neighbourly team have cleared out the prize drawer and we've got five $100 Prezzy® Cards to give away. Check out if you're one of the winners below and if you recognise any of your neighbours, be sure to let them know!
- Kirsten… View moreKia ora neighbours,
Just a quick update from us - the Neighbourly team have cleared out the prize drawer and we've got five $100 Prezzy® Cards to give away. Check out if you're one of the winners below and if you recognise any of your neighbours, be sure to let them know!
- Kirsten Williams from Strowan
- Hameed Mohammed from Royal Oak
- Helen Garwood from Kimbolton
- Alannah Schlaadt from Rangiora
- Tamati Read from Tāupo
Claim your prize by getting in touch with us at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz and your share of $500 will be coming your way.
The Petone Central Croquet Club is celebrating its centennial this weekend.
Petone moved from Udy Street to its current site in Tennyson St in 1973. In 1996 the club negotiated the purchase of the Tennyson St clubhouse, an old cottage, from the council for $1.
Originally an all women club, men were… View moreThe Petone Central Croquet Club is celebrating its centennial this weekend.
Petone moved from Udy Street to its current site in Tennyson St in 1973. In 1996 the club negotiated the purchase of the Tennyson St clubhouse, an old cottage, from the council for $1.
Originally an all women club, men were allowed to join in March 1976.
To mark the centennial, on April 17/18, there will be a lunch for current members and their partners, and former members.
Hi Neighbours
If you like great coffee (locally roasted) and food - Forage Merchants of Wellington has an extensive range of Wellington Region Food and Beverage - from chocolate to cheese and more. Open 7 days in Alicetown with fresh (local) milk, bread, (Thurs- Sat) eggs and all your foodie needs.
Delivery of the new rubbish and recycling bins will start soon. The new bins will roll out suburb by suburb over the next couple of months, ready for the new service starting from July.
When you receive your new bins, remember not to put them out until the new service kicks off from 1 July.
Tamariki can build, hack, design, draw and more with us these school holidays.
All events are FREE and aimed at ages 5+ unless otherwise specified.
Visit our website to find out more!
Event Highlights:
Intro to Electronics and Robotics
War Memorial Library, 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm
Walter Nash … View moreTamariki can build, hack, design, draw and more with us these school holidays.
All events are FREE and aimed at ages 5+ unless otherwise specified.
Visit our website to find out more!
Event Highlights:
Intro to Electronics and Robotics
War Memorial Library, 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm
Walter Nash Centre, 10am-12noon
Learn what it takes to build a robot with Jack and Pravin and see electronics in action through their Mars Rover model. For Ages 10+. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to register.
Bee Bots
Petone Library, Wednesday 21 April, 2pm
Your littlest tamariki can try very basic coding with our Bee-Bots. Ages 3-7.
When the Wind Blew
Eastbourne Library, Wednesday 28 April, 10:30am
Join us for the community launch of the book 'When the Wind Blew'.
An introduction to Dungeons & Dragons
War Memorial Library, Thursday 29 April, 2pm-4pm
Choose a character and take them on a daring adventure filled with monsters and magic in this 2-hour introduction to the infinite world of Dungeons and Dragons. Ages 10+.
How we protect native bush, wetlands and other indigenous habitats is part of the review of the district plan – the city’s rule book on land use and development.
For more information and to have your say, go to the link below.
You can also call in to one of our public open days. Tomorrow, … View moreHow we protect native bush, wetlands and other indigenous habitats is part of the review of the district plan – the city’s rule book on land use and development.
For more information and to have your say, go to the link below.
You can also call in to one of our public open days. Tomorrow, we’ll be at Belmont at the Hardwick Smith Lounge at 6-8pm. On Thursday, we’ll be at the Wainuiomata Community Hub between 5pm and 7pm.
We can now use sprinklers and irrigations systems to water our gardens! 🌼🌻
This is because watering restrictions have now been eased for Metropolitan Wellington and South Wairarapa 👏
“Community action in limiting water use, paired with the hot summer peak use period coming to an end, … View moreWe can now use sprinklers and irrigations systems to water our gardens! 🌼🌻
This is because watering restrictions have now been eased for Metropolitan Wellington and South Wairarapa 👏
“Community action in limiting water use, paired with the hot summer peak use period coming to an end, means we are confident about removing watering restrictions across the region” says Laurence Edwards, Chief Advisor Drinking Water.
Please continue to be mindful of water use as the rivers, lakes and aquifers recover. 💧
Please remember that alternate day, odds-evens watering still applies in Upper Hutt, and South Wairarapa as it does all year round.
Hutt Valley High School’s acting principal says the Ministry of Education have failed to act on the school’s leaking buildings which they have known about for years.
Some Hutt Valley High School students will spend half of their time studying from home next term after the school’s toxic mould… View moreHutt Valley High School’s acting principal says the Ministry of Education have failed to act on the school’s leaking buildings which they have known about for years.
Some Hutt Valley High School students will spend half of their time studying from home next term after the school’s toxic mould problem was found in more classrooms.
Acting principal Denise Johnson told Radio New Zealand the ministry had known for some time it would cost millions of dollars to address leaking buildings which had led to the mould issues.
Almost 300 bus services are set to be interrupted today as union members meet to discuss working conditions and arrangements.
In a statement, Metlink said that disruptions will occur during off-peak hours from 9am till 3pm.
The Tramways Union are meeting to decide whether industrial action is… View moreAlmost 300 bus services are set to be interrupted today as union members meet to discuss working conditions and arrangements.
In a statement, Metlink said that disruptions will occur during off-peak hours from 9am till 3pm.
The Tramways Union are meeting to decide whether industrial action is to be undertaken.
Union secretary, Kevin O'Sullivan told Neighbourly that a ballot for a strike is set to pass, with passengers being notified 24-hours in advance in the event of a strike.
"I'm expecting a 100% mandate to take industrial action," he said.
What you need to know
- Bus routes affected are 2, 3, 12, 14, 18e, 20, 21, 22, 30x, 31x, 81, 83, 84.
- Disruptions will occur from 9am till 3pm.
- There is potential for further disruption for Wellington commuters as industrial action passes.
- There are 269 service interruptions.
To keep up to date with the latest information on disruptions and cancellations please head to the Metlink website or call their team on 0800 801 700.
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