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CALLING ALL BOATIES: Boat Jumble Car Boot Sale is happening this Saturday 25th November!
Come on down to Seaview Marina and sell, swap or donate any unwanted boating/sailing/fishing gear! Anything boating related; from equipment to safety gear to books!
AND bring your life-jackets for a FREE … View moreCALLING ALL BOATIES: Boat Jumble Car Boot Sale is happening this Saturday 25th November!
Come on down to Seaview Marina and sell, swap or donate any unwanted boating/sailing/fishing gear! Anything boating related; from equipment to safety gear to books!
AND bring your life-jackets for a FREE check! Friendly Wellington Harbour staff will check your life-jackets for free, just look for their trailer!
For more info, email our Harbour Ranger on James.Allen@gw.govt.nz
The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening this Sunday between 6pm and 7pm.
No need to sign up or download an app. Just check your phone is on them list of capable makes and models and ensure your updates are up to date.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...
St Joseph's Venturer Scouts are back for another year of lamington fundraising. This year they aim to sell 1000 dozen of the sweet treats and the lamington making is being done with the assistance of Matt and his team at Centa Bakery, Lower Hutt.
The lamingtons cost $15 a dozen and come in … View moreSt Joseph's Venturer Scouts are back for another year of lamington fundraising. This year they aim to sell 1000 dozen of the sweet treats and the lamington making is being done with the assistance of Matt and his team at Centa Bakery, Lower Hutt.
The lamingtons cost $15 a dozen and come in chocolate, raspberry or half and half. To order yours, call Gerald Carter on 527 7780
Join the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a Christmas tradition. NZSO will be performing Handel’s masterpiece Messiah on Saturday 9 Dec at the Michael Fowler Centre. It will be a show-stopping experience not to be missed! Magnificent musical forces and a sparkling, festive score will end our … View moreJoin the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a Christmas tradition. NZSO will be performing Handel’s masterpiece Messiah on Saturday 9 Dec at the Michael Fowler Centre. It will be a show-stopping experience not to be missed! Magnificent musical forces and a sparkling, festive score will end our tremendous 2017 season in unforgettable style.
We're looking for the worst potholes in New Zealand. Comment on this post with a photo, and the details of where the worst one in your neighbourhood is. If you've reported it to the council, tell us the details so we can check it out. Please note that images and comments may be used as … View moreWe're looking for the worst potholes in New Zealand. Comment on this post with a photo, and the details of where the worst one in your neighbourhood is. If you've reported it to the council, tell us the details so we can check it out. Please note that images and comments may be used as part of a news story.
We've created a handy factsheet to help you decide what the best watering solution is for your garden.
Our top tips now the warmer weather has arrived are to:
• only water your garden if the soil is dry 10cm below the surface;
• only use what you need to; and
• focus your … View moreWe've created a handy factsheet to help you decide what the best watering solution is for your garden.
Our top tips now the warmer weather has arrived are to:
• only water your garden if the soil is dry 10cm below the surface;
• only use what you need to; and
• focus your efforts on plants that need water (vegie gardens) rather than worrying about the lawn.
Water patrols are now in place in Upper Hutt, to ensure people are following garden watering restrictions.
Restrictions are based on the odds and evens system, which allows Upper Hutt residents to use one unattended watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose), from 6-8am and 7-9pm, according to their street address and the date:
• Residents of odd numbered houses (eg 1, 13, 57) can water on odd numbered days (eg 1st, 15th, 23rd) of the month, between 6am and 8am, and 7pm and 9pm only.
• Residents of even numbered houses (eg 2, 4, 12) can water on even numbered days (eg 2nd, 6th and 24th) of the month, between 6am and 8am, and 7pm and 9pm only.
If you'd like more tips about water conservation, visit www.wellingtonwater.co.nz...
A student flat requires a vacuum cleaner in reasonable condition and performance. If anyone has such an item to give away to a good bunch of students, let me know.
Phone Michael 021 614821
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.
We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View moreDear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.
We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.
Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson
Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.
ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Near brand new. My daughter only wore it 2 times. Wanting $25 for it. Pickup is Maoribank.
There are water restrictions throughout the Wellington region during daylight saving months (and all year round for Upper Hutt residents).
You can only use a single sprinkler or irrigation system between 6–8am and 7–9pm.
- Even-numbered houses on even dates of the month.
- Odd-numbered … View moreThere are water restrictions throughout the Wellington region during daylight saving months (and all year round for Upper Hutt residents).
You can only use a single sprinkler or irrigation system between 6–8am and 7–9pm.
- Even-numbered houses on even dates of the month.
- Odd-numbered houses on odd dates of the month.
Gardener living in Stokes Valley with some credentials available. Completed courses in horticulture and landscape design.
All garden work considered and able to offer advice.
Tel Michael 021 614 821
Join us at Midland Park, Lambton Quay, 9am – 4pm TODAY (Wednesday 22nd November)! Show your support for Mary Potter Hospice and enjoy #SundaesforGood at the annual Mary Potter Hospice Strawberry Festival; help keep hospice care free for people who need it.
We’ll have delicious … View moreJoin us at Midland Park, Lambton Quay, 9am – 4pm TODAY (Wednesday 22nd November)! Show your support for Mary Potter Hospice and enjoy #SundaesforGood at the annual Mary Potter Hospice Strawberry Festival; help keep hospice care free for people who need it.
We’ll have delicious $6 strawberry & ice-cream sundaes for sale at Midland Park from 9am – 4pm, along with live music and entertainment all day.
If you need to know how you can help your children to cope during separation, please come and see us or give us a call:
04-528 9040
Has anyone got a vacuum cleaner in reasonable to good working order that they would like to give away to a flat full of male students who would appreciate some extra cleanliness.
If so please contact Michael 528 5861
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