Brooklyn, Wellington

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1139 days ago

HURRY! Have you shared your Local Like?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Get in quick, there's only a few days to go in our Local Likes competition. Nominate your favourite local business by telling your neighbours why they're best in their field and be in the draw to win a $50 voucher to go and spend with them. Get in quick, this ends Sunday!

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Get in quick, there's only a few days to go in our Local Likes competition. Nominate your favourite local business by telling your neighbours why they're best in their field and be in the draw to win a $50 voucher to go and spend with them. Get in quick, this ends Sunday!

Share your business shout-out now.

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1139 days ago

Time is running out... only two weeks to go! ⏳

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Join the rest of the motu on October 28 by taking part in our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, ShakeOut. Signing up only takes 2 minutes and when you do, you’ll be entered to win a personal emergency grab bag or civil defence wheelie bin kit from NZ Civil Defence.
ShakeOut takes … View more
Join the rest of the motu on October 28 by taking part in our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, ShakeOut. Signing up only takes 2 minutes and when you do, you’ll be entered to win a personal emergency grab bag or civil defence wheelie bin kit from NZ Civil Defence.
ShakeOut takes place around the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake:

DROP - down on your hands and knees. This protects you from falling but lets you move if you need to.

COVER - your head and neck (or entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk (if it is within a few steps of you). If there is no shelter nearby, cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.

HOLD - on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops. If the shaking shifts your shelter around, move with it.

Head to www.shakeout.govt.nz... to sign up today and get involved!

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1139 days ago

Super Saturday, get vaccinated

Reporter Community News

It has never been more important to get vaccinated. This Saturday is Super Saturday. As the graph shows there is a long way to go before we reach the 90 per cent vaccine rate, the Government is pushing for.
Click on Read More to find out where you can get the jab.

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1140 days ago

Cook Straight ferry crossings cancelled as bad weather rolls in

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Interislander and Bluebridge ferry companies have cancelled multiple sailings as severe weather rolls through the Wellington and the Top of the South today.

Wellington is bracing for heavy swells of up to 6 metres as a front bringing heavy rain and gales makes its way up the country.

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The Interislander and Bluebridge ferry companies have cancelled multiple sailings as severe weather rolls through the Wellington and the Top of the South today.

Wellington is bracing for heavy swells of up to 6 metres as a front bringing heavy rain and gales makes its way up the country.

Metservice warned big waves were recorded on the capital's South Coast and Eastbourne. Wellington Region Emergency Management Office had reported that debris had already washed up along the coast as of 10:30.

All Interislander Services between Picton and Wellington today have been cancelled, with today's Bluebridge sailings cancelled and tomorrow's early morning services also scratched.

To keep up to date with the latest weather updates, visit the Metservice Warnings page.

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1140 days ago

A Tasty Passion Turned Booming Business

The Team from Digital Boost

Knowing your way around a BBQ is one thing, but turning that talent into a business is another skill altogether. Rum & Cue is an award-winning meat rub side-hustle that’s just been taken full-time - here’s their story

Head to Digital Boost today (for free) and before long you, too, could… View more
Knowing your way around a BBQ is one thing, but turning that talent into a business is another skill altogether. Rum & Cue is an award-winning meat rub side-hustle that’s just been taken full-time - here’s their story

Head to Digital Boost today (for free) and before long you, too, could be transforming a weekend passion into the business of your dreams.
Sign up now

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1141 days ago

Harrison Street redevelopment in Brooklyn

Lessi Riccio from Wellington City Council

Construction on the Harrison Street redevelopment in Brooklyn has begun!

We're working together with Holmes Construction to build nine new homes and strengthen the existing retaining walls on the property.
These flats were vacated in April 2017 as they were earthquake-prone. The people living… View more
Construction on the Harrison Street redevelopment in Brooklyn has begun!

We're working together with Holmes Construction to build nine new homes and strengthen the existing retaining walls on the property.
These flats were vacated in April 2017 as they were earthquake-prone. The people living there were found new homes within our City Housing portfolio elsewhere in the city. Development of this site offers the opportunity to provide more modern social housing for Pōneke.

We look forward to seeing their progress over the next few months!

For more information on this project, visit: wellington.govt.nz...

#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke

1149 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Lulu

Reporter Community News

"Hi there my name is Lulu or Bridie Lu. I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs. A home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be. My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog … View more"Hi there my name is Lulu or Bridie Lu. I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs. A home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be. My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog experience and or greyhound. I walk beautifully on a lead but in saying that I would need a home that can handle me as I can be strong when I want. I have had a fair amount of training from my previous home but there is always room for more growth. I am super smart and a lover of all yummy foods so will pick up new things very quickly. I can be shy when meeting new people so I would love a quiet patient home that can read when I am not comfortable. A home with no children. I could live with an older settled male dog but in saying this I am used to having my own space. I am not suited to a home with cats or any small animals."

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1141 days ago

Covering Kiwi summers for generations

Archgola

An Archgola canopy gives you guaranteed cover and protection from everything summer can throw at you. When the sun’s out you get 99.9% UV protection; if it rains you’ll keep dry and the super strong structure will withstand high winds. Rain, hail or shine you’ll be protected.

Our custom … View more
An Archgola canopy gives you guaranteed cover and protection from everything summer can throw at you. When the sun’s out you get 99.9% UV protection; if it rains you’ll keep dry and the super strong structure will withstand high winds. Rain, hail or shine you’ll be protected.

Our custom made canopies can extend your living space and add value to your home and lifestyle. Trust the canopy that Kiwis have trusted for generations.
Enquire now

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1149 days ago

NZ House & Garden Tours - coming to a location near you

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

Do you love all things homes, interiors and gardens? If so, we have the perfect event for you!

Our ever-popular sellout NZ House & Garden Tours are back for 2022! 🏡 🌸
We’re visiting locations across the country, so make this summer one to remember and join us as we step inside the … View more
Do you love all things homes, interiors and gardens? If so, we have the perfect event for you!

Our ever-popular sellout NZ House & Garden Tours are back for 2022! 🏡 🌸
We’re visiting locations across the country, so make this summer one to remember and join us as we step inside the pages of NZ House & Garden magazine exploring some of the most interesting homes in Aotearoa. Plus it's all for a good cause, with proceeds from tickets sales going towards Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Tickets are now on sale. To book and to find out more about all the tour options available, check out our website: www.nzhouseandgardentours.co.nz...

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1142 days ago

Southern Landfill / Carey Gully landfill extension(or not)

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Southern landfill - seeking an extension to the Resource consent. Manty of you will be familiar with our ongoing commentary about he three landfills located to the south of Brooklyn - between Brooklyn and Owhiro Bay. Two are privately run on (mostly) council (ie ratepayer) land. But the main one is… View moreSouthern landfill - seeking an extension to the Resource consent. Manty of you will be familiar with our ongoing commentary about he three landfills located to the south of Brooklyn - between Brooklyn and Owhiro Bay. Two are privately run on (mostly) council (ie ratepayer) land. But the main one is the WCC run and managed Careys Gully/Southern Landfill. It resource consent runs out in 2025 and the council is going to the community seeking guidance and clarity here. There are five options ranging from: simply continuing with it to closing the landfill completely. I suspect most will reluctantly want the landfill to continue but now is an ideal opportunity to advocate for tighter operational controls - fitting with what we do in the twenty first century - and then look to the other two landfills where there Resource Consents will be coming up for review and renewal in the next year or so.

Below is the link to the discussion webpage.

www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...

Find attached email received by GBRAI from WCC Ops. Note the Thursday 14th zoom meeting...

"Kia ora,

On Thursday 14 October, the Infrastructure Committee will meet to discuss next steps for residual waste. The agenda for this meeting is now online.

Please note that since we last emailed you, an alternative approach for residual waste disposal decisions has been proposed. You can read more about this in the agenda document.

How to stay informed. You are welcome to attend the Infrastructure Committee via Zoom, and can apply to speak at the meeting if you wish. Find out more here.

The meeting will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

We’ll be in touch with an update after the Infrastructure Committee. More information and Frequently Asked Questions are also available on the Let’s Talk website.

Thank you for your ongoing interest.

Emily Taylor-Hall
Manager, Waste Operations | Kaiwhakahaere Para Kore | Resilience & Sustainability | Wellington City Council

1142 days ago

Start saving water now

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellington provided the goods this weekend! Whilst we all love a warm summer day, this can impact our river levels so it's important that we start conserving water now. 💧🌞
As a reminder, outdoor water restrictions are now in place for the entire Wellington region. This means we can only… View more
Wellington provided the goods this weekend! Whilst we all love a warm summer day, this can impact our river levels so it's important that we start conserving water now. 💧🌞
As a reminder, outdoor water restrictions are now in place for the entire Wellington region. This means we can only use our outdoor irrigation systems on alternate days. To find out more visit www.wellingtonwater.co.nz...

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1142 days ago

Grab N’ Go Giveaway! 🎒

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To help Neighbourhood Supporters across the country get better prepared this month, we’ve teamed up with National Emergency Management Agency to give away an emergency preparedness grab n’ go bag to 2 lucky winners.

Head to our Facebook or Instagram to enter:

facebook.com/nsnewzealand
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To help Neighbourhood Supporters across the country get better prepared this month, we’ve teamed up with National Emergency Management Agency to give away an emergency preparedness grab n’ go bag to 2 lucky winners.

Head to our Facebook or Instagram to enter:

facebook.com/nsnewzealand
instagram.com/neighbourhoodsupportnz/

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1142 days ago

Booking for summer painting exteriors

Alta Painters Interiors from Alta Painters

Good morning neighbours! It is almost summer and we are booking for our summer exterior jobs. Is this is something you are planning on, please get in touch for a quote so we can book you in advance.
Have a nice week!
Alta Team

1147 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This could be tough (that is a hint). Who do you think this is?

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1145 days ago

SPCA adoption update

Reporter Community News

Arty has found a new home courtesy of the SPCA.

"Artemis (or Arty) has done an amazing job at settling in. She's super curious and interested in everything going on - I've never had a cat who watches TV before and attacks it! She especially loves it when my boyfriend plays Call of … View more
Arty has found a new home courtesy of the SPCA.

"Artemis (or Arty) has done an amazing job at settling in. She's super curious and interested in everything going on - I've never had a cat who watches TV before and attacks it! She especially loves it when my boyfriend plays Call of Duty, she gets very involved. She also loves to play a lot and she's not fussy at all with toys.
This week especially she's started vocalising a with me a lot, she chirps and brrrrs away at me while purring up a storm. She's so cuddly! She loves to be carried all over the house and snuggle up on my shoulders. At night after she's finished her zoomies, she likes to sneak in under the blankets to be the little spoon. We're very happy with her, and she seems to be very happy in her new home too."

Photographer, Jo Moore

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