Brooklyn, Wellington

1655 days ago

Flatmate wanted $200 Island Bay

Jessica from Island Bay

It's all happening and our flatmate is moving out on the 25th of May. So we're looking for someone lovely to move in. We are a small family (me, female aged 43, twin daughters aged 10, one small non-shedding dog and a large fluffy cat). I'm a piano teacher so sometimes the lounge is … View moreIt's all happening and our flatmate is moving out on the 25th of May. So we're looking for someone lovely to move in. We are a small family (me, female aged 43, twin daughters aged 10, one small non-shedding dog and a large fluffy cat). I'm a piano teacher so sometimes the lounge is occupied (Sundays, Monday afternoon/evening, Thursday afternoon) but there are two living areas - the kitchen/dining room is large and has a couch. Happy to share a meal once a week (I cook once, you cook once) or keep things separate. We're 2 minutes' walk from the no. 1 bus stop, 10 minutes' walk from the supermarket, butcher's cafes restaurants etc. and 20 minutes' walk from the beach. The house is pretty sunny with a garden area. The room available is a single - 3 metres x 2.75 metres - plenty of room for a single bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe, would fit a double bed but there'd be less room for furniture. $200 pw plus expenses. A later move-in date is also fine, if you know someone looking please pass on our info! Jess: 0204537777

1655 days ago

Poll: Should you take your shoes off at the front door?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with … View more
Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with toilet paper over or under? cutlery up or down in the dishwasher? top sheet or no top sheet?, to name a few. Read more about the arguments for each and see how many people agree with you, here.

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Should you take your shoes off at the front door?
  • 64.5% Yes
    64.5% Complete
  • 5% No
    5% Complete
  • 30.5% Only in other people's homes if they ask
    30.5% Complete
583 votes
1655 days ago

A Marlborough Sounds getaway? Yes please.

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

How many of you have heard of Arapawa Island? If you've got 10 friends or family (remember those social distancing rules), it's only $35 a night for this island escape.

1655 days ago

Please support Mary Potter Hospice’s Annual Appeal

Mary Potter Hospice

This week over 1000 volunteers would have been out on the streets shaking buckets and collecting much needed funds for Mary Potter Hospice. But because of COVID-19 our important May 2020 Street Appeal can’t take place.

No matter what, our work at Mary Potter Hospice carries on, day and night, … View more
This week over 1000 volunteers would have been out on the streets shaking buckets and collecting much needed funds for Mary Potter Hospice. But because of COVID-19 our important May 2020 Street Appeal can’t take place.

No matter what, our work at Mary Potter Hospice carries on, day and night, week in and week out. Our care is always there, through every crisis and emergency.

Please help Mary Potter Hospice continue to provide its free-of-charge hospice care to people with a life-limiting illness in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti.

Please help us, help others and give generously this Annual Appeal .
Donate today

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1656 days ago

Aikido for kids in Island Bay

Nicci from Island Bay

Local aikido kids’ classes have restarted at the Island Bay Surf Club - Mondays 6.30 pm.

Teach balance, co-ordination, routine, as well as martial art techniques classes give kids confidence and skill. It’s about fun, fitness and friends. And as a bonus if they ever want to be a Jedi they will… View more
Local aikido kids’ classes have restarted at the Island Bay Surf Club - Mondays 6.30 pm.

Teach balance, co-ordination, routine, as well as martial art techniques classes give kids confidence and skill. It’s about fun, fitness and friends. And as a bonus if they ever want to be a Jedi they will enjoy the sword work.

Keen? More info
www.shodokanaikido.org.nz...
or phone Nicci on 0211 620 602

Classes are following c19 protocols.

1656 days ago

Recycling - glass collection this Wednesday for Brooklyn to Kingston

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Recycling update for Brooklyn to Kingston - Wednesday (20/05/2020) is our scheduled date for rubbish and collection in our area. We have been told - hopefully accurately - that since the WCC contractors hand sort the recycled glass into clear, green & brown glass bins into the back of the … View moreRecycling update for Brooklyn to Kingston - Wednesday (20/05/2020) is our scheduled date for rubbish and collection in our area. We have been told - hopefully accurately - that since the WCC contractors hand sort the recycled glass into clear, green & brown glass bins into the back of the individual glass bins on the trucks, then emptied into separated glass type rail wagons and taken to the glass factory in Auckland, these are not going to the landfill. This is the latest WCC recycling fact sheet available....wellington.govt.nz...

1659 days ago

Recycling reminder

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Just a reminder that if Monday is your normal recycling day, we'll be doing a special one off collection for your street tomorrow Saturday 16 May.
While collection crews are so busy, avoid missing out on any given day by popping your recycling out by 6am or the night before.
As always, there … View more
Just a reminder that if Monday is your normal recycling day, we'll be doing a special one off collection for your street tomorrow Saturday 16 May.
While collection crews are so busy, avoid missing out on any given day by popping your recycling out by 6am or the night before.
As always, there is a limit of 2 glass crates per household, so please do not put out extra glass in alternative boxes. For safety, glass crates should not be filled higher than the lip.
For more information, read out our FAQs:
wellington.govt.nz...

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1656 days ago

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

1657 days ago

Big shout out to our neighbours

New World

We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View more
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.

Ngā mihi maioha.

#neighbourstogether
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1670 days ago

Flu Jabs

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Our Community Centres may be closed for business as usual at Alert Level 3, but they’re still being put to good use with medical practices administering flu jabs to the local community.
Here’s Kilbirnie Pharmacy in action giving vaccinations to patients at the Kilbirnie/Lyall Bay Community … View more
Our Community Centres may be closed for business as usual at Alert Level 3, but they’re still being put to good use with medical practices administering flu jabs to the local community.
Here’s Kilbirnie Pharmacy in action giving vaccinations to patients at the Kilbirnie/Lyall Bay Community Centre, while also adhering to all the Ministry of Health guidelines.

1662 days ago

Facilities and Services at Level 2

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Following Monday’s announcement by the Government, we're pleased to announce most of our services and facilities can reopen and resume as the country moves into Alert Level 2 on Thursday 14 May.
While Level 2 means more freedom with everyday activities, there are still measures in place to … View more
Following Monday’s announcement by the Government, we're pleased to announce most of our services and facilities can reopen and resume as the country moves into Alert Level 2 on Thursday 14 May.
While Level 2 means more freedom with everyday activities, there are still measures in place to keep the country safe.
For more information about our services and facilities at Level 2, visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
Play it safe Pōneke!

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1658 days ago

Small business owners – take our survey

Stuff Prosper

Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on … View more
Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on individual businesses and their ability to quickly rebound adds to the uncertainty of the national economic recovery.

Therefore, Prosper is launching a survey targeted at finding out the scale of Covid-19's impact.

You can take that survey right now – it will only take a few minutes.
Take the survey

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1658 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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1659 days ago

Contract tracing during Covid-19

Laura from Sutherland Performance

Sutherland Performance is a Rippl venue. On arrival at the workshop please wash or gel your hands and sign in. You can sign our contact tracing record or check in using the Rippl app. Available in the Apple App store or Google Play store.

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1659 days ago

Releasing water

The Team from Wellington Water

This may look like a waste of water, but it’s sometimes better to release a little bit out rather than turn off water to the whole street.

Here we have Water Serviceperson Rapata replacing a broken toby. Rather than turning off the water, he diverted the flow away from the affected house for a … View more
This may look like a waste of water, but it’s sometimes better to release a little bit out rather than turn off water to the whole street.

Here we have Water Serviceperson Rapata replacing a broken toby. Rather than turning off the water, he diverted the flow away from the affected house for a few minutes while he did the job.

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