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1462 days ago

Sustainable Santa Market - Meet the makers - Sat 5 Dec, Wellington

Sustainability Trust

Spotlight on Earthlink Kids

Our friends at Earthlink Kids are all about saving the planet - one person at a time

Doing good on all fronts, they work with those with mental health, and other similar barriers, to help them get into employment - through things like work experience, mainly in their… View more
Spotlight on Earthlink Kids

Our friends at Earthlink Kids are all about saving the planet - one person at a time

Doing good on all fronts, they work with those with mental health, and other similar barriers, to help them get into employment - through things like work experience, mainly in their recycling department.

Earthlink Kids is a part of this division

Earthlink Kids takes unwanted corporate uniforms and turns them into cute outfits for kids. Not only are they keeping textile waste out of landfill, but they're also raising money to help keep their operations running.

Come and have a yarn to Chris and co at our Sustainable Santa Market.

Sat 5 Dec from 10.30 am to 4 pm, 2 Forresters Lane, Wellington

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1462 days ago

Next meeting 2 December

Barry Phease from Te Aro Toastmasters

Hi ,Te Aro toastmasters club welcomes guests who want to learn about toastmasters. Come along and practice public speaking in front of a friendly audience. We can help with confidence and with tips to improve your speaking ability.
We start at 5:30, but best come 10 minutes earlier to meet us so… View more
Hi ,Te Aro toastmasters club welcomes guests who want to learn about toastmasters. Come along and practice public speaking in front of a friendly audience. We can help with confidence and with tips to improve your speaking ability.
We start at 5:30, but best come 10 minutes earlier to meet us so we can find out who you are and what you are looking to learn. If you like, it is good to let me know that you are coming in advance.

1462 days ago

Love is the air for Zealandia takahē

Reporter Community News

Zealandia is reporting that one of their takahē is sitting on a nest.
"While we are excited about this, these birds live at Zealandia as a retiree couple, which means the likelihood of any egg hatching is quite low."
Takahē live in swampy environments and so run the risk of their egg … View more
Zealandia is reporting that one of their takahē is sitting on a nest.
"While we are excited about this, these birds live at Zealandia as a retiree couple, which means the likelihood of any egg hatching is quite low."
Takahē live in swampy environments and so run the risk of their egg washing away in big weather events. Zealandia say they will do their best to protect the nest and are promising to keep the public informed of any positive outcomes.

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1462 days ago

Bose SoundSport® Wireless Headphones

Linda from Te Aro

Great condition. Case, recharging wire and headphones

Price: $25

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1462 days ago

Cosmetic Organiser

Linda from Te Aro

Cosmetic Organiser- perfect condition- 34cm x 21cm

Price: $10

1464 days ago

Tender or auction, what do you prefer?

Reporter Community News

Selling a house is always stressful and in Wellington the preferred option is tender.
Just 7.9 per cent of sales went under the auctioneer’s hammer in Wellington last month, compared with 40.6 per cent in Auckland. Meanwhile, tenders made up only one per cent of sales in the City of Sails, and … View more
Selling a house is always stressful and in Wellington the preferred option is tender.
Just 7.9 per cent of sales went under the auctioneer’s hammer in Wellington last month, compared with 40.6 per cent in Auckland. Meanwhile, tenders made up only one per cent of sales in the City of Sails, and two-thirds in the capital.

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1463 days ago

It’s going to be A Very Welly Christmas this weekend

Reporter Community News

The annual A Very Welly Christmas event will take over the CBD for two days of whānau friendly fun and festivities – and everyone’s invited.
For two days along Lambton Quay and some surrounding streets, there’ll be an ice rink, foam cannon, face painting, food trucks, kiddie crafts, carols, … View more
The annual A Very Welly Christmas event will take over the CBD for two days of whānau friendly fun and festivities – and everyone’s invited.
For two days along Lambton Quay and some surrounding streets, there’ll be an ice rink, foam cannon, face painting, food trucks, kiddie crafts, carols, performers and of course Santa will make an appearance – and will be welcoming visitors to his grotto.

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1463 days ago

Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

You've still got until Monday 30 November to have your say on the Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development concept!

Wellington City expects its population to grow by 50,000 – 80,000 people over the next 30 years and this development will help to provide much needed housing.

For more … View more
You've still got until Monday 30 November to have your say on the Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development concept!

Wellington City expects its population to grow by 50,000 – 80,000 people over the next 30 years and this development will help to provide much needed housing.

For more information and to give your feedback, head to:
wellington.govt.nz...

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1463 days ago

Wellington High School in lockdown, armed police on scene

Reporter Community News

Wellington High School is in lockdown and armed police on scene.
At 10am, armed police were on site.
The school's Facebook page said there was a "situation" at the school and all entry and exit points were locked. Exams were continuing.
"We will continue to provide updates on … View more
Wellington High School is in lockdown and armed police on scene.
At 10am, armed police were on site.
The school's Facebook page said there was a "situation" at the school and all entry and exit points were locked. Exams were continuing.
"We will continue to provide updates on our website as soon as we know more."

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1463 days ago

Cat no longer missing! Thank you!

Marti from Brooklyn

Hey Ohiro Road,
My cat Diesel has not come home. He hates getting wet and I'm worried.
He is a medium-ish sized cat with short glossy black fur and golden eyes. He has a half dozen white hairs on his chest and a tiny patch of white fur on one toe. In the sun or bright light his fur has dark … View more
Hey Ohiro Road,
My cat Diesel has not come home. He hates getting wet and I'm worried.
He is a medium-ish sized cat with short glossy black fur and golden eyes. He has a half dozen white hairs on his chest and a tiny patch of white fur on one toe. In the sun or bright light his fur has dark brown stripes hiding in the black. He's microchipped.
If you live between 400 and 500 Ohiro road could you please keep an eye out for him? He might have decided he likes you and if he has- please kick him out and send him on home. He's pretty good at begging with his tiny pitiful chirps but he's well fed! He's very loved and the kids and I are really missing him.
Please call or text Marti on 0211489054 with any information.

1464 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, you will all know who is in the photo but where and when was this picture taken?

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1465 days ago

Time to get Wellington's sewers moving

Reporter Community News

Dave Armstrong has come up with a brilliant idea to fix the aging infrastructure problems in Wellington. Rather than fix the pipes, why not dig them up and have open sewers.
Click on Read More to see how it might transform the city.

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1464 days ago

🎄💙Do you need help this Christmas?

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

We know it has been a tough year and it can be scary to ask for help. If you are finding things tough at the moment, know that the Vinnies door is always open and our support services can be accessed safely and confidentially.

The Merry Vinnies Christmas toy shop is opening its doors this … View more
We know it has been a tough year and it can be scary to ask for help. If you are finding things tough at the moment, know that the Vinnies door is always open and our support services can be accessed safely and confidentially.

The Merry Vinnies Christmas toy shop is opening its doors this December, giving families the opportunity to choose gifts for their children without the cost.

🎁 Who can access this service?
> People living in the Wellington City Council area (if you reside in the Porirua or Hutt Valley area, please contact your local Vinnies or community center).
> Gifts are for children aged 0 - 16 years.
> Parents or primary caregivers of child/ren.
> Community Service cardholders.

🎁 How can I access this service?
Contact the Vinnies team to book a 'shopping slot':
> call, 04 389 7122 or free call 0800 VINNIES.
> email, info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz.
> drop-in, level 1, 207 Riddiford St, Newtown.

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1466 days ago

Has the time come for water metering in Wellington?

Reporter Community News

Wellington is rapidly running out of water and water meters may be the only solution.
Water meters in every house and daily water-use reports will be necessary for Wellington to avoid drought-like water shortages.
A new Wellington Water report prepared by Ernst Young and Beca recommended the region… View more
Wellington is rapidly running out of water and water meters may be the only solution.
Water meters in every house and daily water-use reports will be necessary for Wellington to avoid drought-like water shortages.
A new Wellington Water report prepared by Ernst Young and Beca recommended the region adopt a $144 million advanced metering infrastructure, with daily water consumption feedback and leak alerts provided to residents via a smartphone app.
The report warned leaks and over-consumption could put the region’s water stock under severe strain, and potentially cost hundreds of millions to fix.
At the current rate of water use and population growth, the amount of water needed to meet drought resilience water levels could exceed supply by as early as 2026.

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1466 days ago

Poll: Is this an appropriate way for a mayor to behave?

Reporter Community News

Wellington Mayor Andy Foster was photographed on Sunday helping pitch a tent in Shelly Bay.
The tent belonged to Anaru Mepham, from Mau Whenua, group opposing the controversial Shelly Bay development. Mepham described himself as a sentry for protesters who are standing by to join him if the … View more
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster was photographed on Sunday helping pitch a tent in Shelly Bay.
The tent belonged to Anaru Mepham, from Mau Whenua, group opposing the controversial Shelly Bay development. Mepham described himself as a sentry for protesters who are standing by to join him if the bulldozers moved in.
Wellington City Council earlier this month voted nine votes to six to sell and lease its land at Shelly Bay to Shelly Bay Taikuru, owned by developer Ian Cassels and his partner.
Foster campaigned on the promise to stop the development, which is also opposed by Sir Peter Jackson.

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Is this an appropriate way for a mayor to behave?
  • 55.6% Yes
    55.6% Complete
  • 32.7% No
    32.7% Complete
  • 11.8% Not sure, I need more information
    11.8% Complete
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