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Welcome to our first ever edition of Way Back Wednesday. Each week we'll be posting an historic photo showing scenes from around Wellington.
Tell us where you think it is and feel free to share your memories.
Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.
Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!
The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood … View moreBuy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!
The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
Help us make a difference to the health of kiwis.
Shop online or call or visit your Resene ColorShop.
The Outlander is the 7 Seat SUV you’d design for your family, with the ability to carry everyone and everything easily and safely. While offering a smooth drive and luxury feel for the moments you manage to leave it all behind.
Now to help you get out and explore our beautiful country get a … View moreThe Outlander is the 7 Seat SUV you’d design for your family, with the ability to carry everyone and everything easily and safely. While offering a smooth drive and luxury feel for the moments you manage to leave it all behind.
Now to help you get out and explore our beautiful country get a Free 4x4 upgrade saving you $2,500 only from Gazley Mitsubishi.
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View moreDo you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!
If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
After being forced to buy 24 Titahi Bay apartments in a leaky homes settlement the Porirua City Council will bring the units up to standard for renting while advertising them for sale with full disclosure of their defects.
They have inadequate waterproofing membranes to the floors and walls, … View moreAfter being forced to buy 24 Titahi Bay apartments in a leaky homes settlement the Porirua City Council will bring the units up to standard for renting while advertising them for sale with full disclosure of their defects.
They have inadequate waterproofing membranes to the floors and walls, poorly detailed flashings to the balconies and a lack of drainage at the base of the cavity walls.
Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.
We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.
We use less than a teaspoon of sugar… View moreOur buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.
We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.
We use less than a teaspoon of sugar in each of the buns which gives them the colour and texture that makes them perfect for burgers.
Kiwis have turned to making their own face masks at home after last week’s reintroduction of Covid-19 alert levels caught many on the hop.
We'd love to see your home made masks - you can post picture of them by clicking on the paperclip icon in the comments box.
Extra points for funky … View moreKiwis have turned to making their own face masks at home after last week’s reintroduction of Covid-19 alert levels caught many on the hop.
We'd love to see your home made masks - you can post picture of them by clicking on the paperclip icon in the comments box.
Extra points for funky patterns and clever fastening systems!
The Wellington region has been overlooked in the stakes for the country's most beautiful centres.
Last year Lower Hutt flew the flag for the region but this year it is Waiheke Island, Arrowtown, Cambridge, Hastings, Hamilton and Whanganui on the shortlist.
Seeing as we've been left out… View moreThe Wellington region has been overlooked in the stakes for the country's most beautiful centres.
Last year Lower Hutt flew the flag for the region but this year it is Waiheke Island, Arrowtown, Cambridge, Hastings, Hamilton and Whanganui on the shortlist.
Seeing as we've been left out in in the cold, tell us what you think the region's handsomest spot is.
Hey neighbours,
Know a local hero in Wellington?
The countdown is on. You’ve got 12 days to nominate an everyday hero doing extraordinary things in your community! Don’t let their mahi go unnoticed – share them below and nominate now.
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WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.
Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.
Best… View moreWIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.
Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.
Best friend, hero, a voice of reason, rib-tickler. Share what you love most about your dad with New Zealand and be in to WIN! Get in quick – entries close on the 30th August. T&C's Apply.
Hi neighbours,
A case of Covid-19 picked up in Wellington has turned out to be a false alarm.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday announced 13 new cases of community transmission in New Zealand – all outside Wellington.
But answering questions, he said there was a … View moreHi neighbours,
A case of Covid-19 picked up in Wellington has turned out to be a false alarm.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday announced 13 new cases of community transmission in New Zealand – all outside Wellington.
But answering questions, he said there was a positive test that came up in Wellington. Re-testing came up negative, meaning it was a false-positive. To read more, click here
Kāpiti Coast Airport's future hangs in the balance. As its owners mull over its economic viability in a Covid-19 impacted air travel environment, locals argue it should be kept for the financial benefits and convenience it brings.
A Kāpiti Coast District Council report estimates the … View moreKāpiti Coast Airport's future hangs in the balance. As its owners mull over its economic viability in a Covid-19 impacted air travel environment, locals argue it should be kept for the financial benefits and convenience it brings.
A Kāpiti Coast District Council report estimates the airport has an annual economic benefit of $4.3m based largely on travel and time savings for residents. The 40 hectare sight could go a long way to helping relieve the Wellington region's housing shortage.
Let us know if you have used the airport by voting on the poll, and tell us in the comments if you think it is worth keeping or not.
Hey neighbours,
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.
Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an … View moreHey neighbours,
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.
Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the community, leading to a halt in most political campaigning.
To read more about the new election date, click here.
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