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1343 days ago

Resurfacing work - Ghuznee Street

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

From Monday 29 March to Tuesday 13 April, Fulton Hogan will be resurfacing the area of Ghuznee Street between Willis Street and Taranaki Street.

Work will be completed at night between 6pm - 6am.

During work hours, Ghuznee Street will be closed to through traffic and only available for resident… View more
From Monday 29 March to Tuesday 13 April, Fulton Hogan will be resurfacing the area of Ghuznee Street between Willis Street and Taranaki Street.

Work will be completed at night between 6pm - 6am.

During work hours, Ghuznee Street will be closed to through traffic and only available for resident access.

A detour will be in place as well as a reduced speed limit around the site to keep everyone safe. The two bus stops within the work area will be temporarily closed but there will be bus stops available at either end of the closure.

Pedestrians may still walk through but please follow the instruction of the crew and expect some delays.

This work is weather-dependent and we'll update our channels if there are any delays. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this work.

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1343 days ago

CALL FOR THE AUDITORS!

Heather Baldwin from Karori Community Centre

Karori Community Centre is looking for someone to review our annual accounts. If you would like to contribute your talent to our community and receive a negotiated fee, please get in touch with us.
If you have an assurance practitioner background, are currently practicing or retired, can conduct … View more
Karori Community Centre is looking for someone to review our annual accounts. If you would like to contribute your talent to our community and receive a negotiated fee, please get in touch with us.
If you have an assurance practitioner background, are currently practicing or retired, can conduct an analytical review on financial statements and provide an Independent Review Report, you are the person we are looking for!
We are a not-for-profit organisation, with a great team of staff and volunteers. Our annual expenditure is under the threshold for an audit or review compliance, however, we choose to have our accounts reviewed to use in grant applications and the interest of other stakeholders. We use Xero and Smart payroll systems.

If you can help please contactTeresa -treasurer@karoricommunitycentre.org.nz

1343 days ago

We need to continue conserving water 🚨

The Team from Wellington Water

We are doing well with keeping usage down in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington, but we need to keep going!
We are on the brink of needing to move to a total outdoor water ban, but with sustained effort, and rain expected in the forecast, we may be able to keep this at bay.

If the … View more
We are doing well with keeping usage down in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington, but we need to keep going!
We are on the brink of needing to move to a total outdoor water ban, but with sustained effort, and rain expected in the forecast, we may be able to keep this at bay.

If the rain doesn’t come next week we may be in trouble so, If we don’t continue to act, the restriction level will have to increase.

Please:
👉 Only use hand held watering devices outdoors on alternate days between 6-8am, and 7-9pm
👉 Don’t use sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.

Alternate days: even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.

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1345 days ago

Houseplants looking sick? The plant doctor answers your questions

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to … View more
Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to turn yellow or an infestation of bugs to set in.

We put some of your houseplant questions to the plant doctors from Kings Plant Barn to diagnose. Find their answers here.

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1344 days ago

Missing 17 year-old found

Reporter Community News

Wellington police have confirmed that missing 17-year-old Jasmine has contacted her family and is safe.

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1344 days ago

fishing reel on a trolley

Stephanie from Island Bay

is anyone missing this? It bounced off a vehicle and landed on my drive, top of Severn Street about 3pm on Monday 22nd March. Vehicle was heading towards the coast down the Severn Street extension.

1344 days ago

Lovely sunset

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, I thought you might enjoy this stunning picture taken by Simon Woolf last night.

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1367 days ago

Changes to kerbside rubbish - green waste

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

At the moment, Wellingtonians put around 130 tonnes of green waste from their gardens in their kerbside rubbish each week which breaks down in the landfill, producing methane gas - a big contributor to climate change.

As part of our new waste bylaw, yellow rubbish bags cannot contain more than … View more
At the moment, Wellingtonians put around 130 tonnes of green waste from their gardens in their kerbside rubbish each week which breaks down in the landfill, producing methane gas - a big contributor to climate change.

As part of our new waste bylaw, yellow rubbish bags cannot contain more than 10% green waste.

But don’t worry! When you bring your green waste to the Southern Landfill it will be turned into Capital Compost – and it only costs $5 to dispose of up to 85kg!

For more information about the bylaw and alternative ways to deal with your green waste, visit:

wellington.govt.nz/waste-bylaw#kerbside

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1346 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

What do you think is going on here? and yes that is Richard Seddon in the picture.

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1345 days ago

Want to learn the World’s No 1 card game

Derek from Brooklyn

Do you want to learn bridge or currently play bridge with friends, but want to improve? Would you like to widen your circle of friends?

Victoria Bridge Club is holding beginners' lessons commencing Wednesday 21 April 2021 for ten consecutive weeks. The $50 fee covers your basic membership … View more
Do you want to learn bridge or currently play bridge with friends, but want to improve? Would you like to widen your circle of friends?

Victoria Bridge Club is holding beginners' lessons commencing Wednesday 21 April 2021 for ten consecutive weeks. The $50 fee covers your basic membership for the remainder of the year.

 The lessons are taken by experienced tutors

 Take home notes are provided plus on-line tuition is available

 Free parking is available at the bridge club

 Just come along - a bridge partner is not necessary


Come along to 112 Tinakori on Wednesday 21 April. Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

To enrol email info@victoriabridge.co.nz For more information go to www.victoriabridge.co.nz...

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1345 days ago

Sony LCD 40 inch TV

Paul from Karori

12 year old TV - with remote - goes fine

We have now upgraded to the latest smart TV so it's all yours for $0.

Free

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1346 days ago

Poll: Is $745,000 reasonable for a one-bedroom house in Wgtn?

Reporter Community News

A 42-square metre, one-bedroom property at 46b Camperdown St, Miramar, was on the market for offers over $745,000.
The 42-square metre Miramar house was described as “perfect for busy singles, or couples” in the listing by real estate group Ray White. One housing advocate instead described the … View more
A 42-square metre, one-bedroom property at 46b Camperdown St, Miramar, was on the market for offers over $745,000.
The 42-square metre Miramar house was described as “perfect for busy singles, or couples” in the listing by real estate group Ray White. One housing advocate instead described the house as like a “more respectable version” of the converted shipping container recently listed for $390 per week in Johnsonville.
Would you pay $750,000 to live in a container?

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Is $745,000 reasonable for a one-bedroom house in Wgtn?
  • 5.7% Yes
    5.7% Complete
  • 94.3% No
    94.3% Complete
315 votes
1345 days ago

Call for war letters

Reporter Community News

In commemoration of Anzac Day, Stuff is looking for letters sent from loved ones during times of war.
We know these letters will have been passed down and may be very significant to your family.
These letters will remain with you- we will just take a copy, which will be published as part of our … View more
In commemoration of Anzac Day, Stuff is looking for letters sent from loved ones during times of war.
We know these letters will have been passed down and may be very significant to your family.
These letters will remain with you- we will just take a copy, which will be published as part of our Anzac Day coverage.
If you have any letters you would like to share, please email nicholas.boyack@stufff.co.nz
Please put "War Letters to Home" in the subject line.

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1345 days ago

Homework Hacks

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with … View more
Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with teachers
- get additional support if needed

Follow the link to find out more:

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1345 days ago

How to find out when you will get the vaccine

Reporter Community News

Hi neighbours,

Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer … View more
Hi neighbours,

Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer a short series of questions about their health, location, job, and life situation.
The results tell them which of the four main vaccination groups they’re in, and when they can expect to get their vaccine.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the tool also provided more information about who is in each group.
“So if you’re a healthcare worker or work in a long-term residential environment, for example, it will provide an indication when you can expect to get vaccinated.
“You don’t need to provide any information that could be used to identify you, and the information you do provide isn’t saved once you leave the web page.”
The ministry said it was in the process of being translated into 24 languages, which would start to appear on the website from Monday.
The website page and online tool will be updated as the vaccine roll-out plan scales up.
“As we move through the roll-out of the vaccination programme, we want people to be as informed as soon as possible about when they can expect to be vaccinated.
“This tool is designed to make that as easy as possible,” Bloomfield said.

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