Brooklyn, Wellington

2582 days ago

I heard it through the grapevine...

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

There are a few myths and misconceptions about public speaking in general, as well as about Toastmasters. See what you think of these after coming to our next meeting on 13 February!

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2582 days ago

Witnessed a car hit by a truck - Adelaide Road

Caroline from Island Bay

A complete idiot was driving his truck between parked cars and the line of stationary traffic and scraped the side of a car, taking off the bumper. This happened near the bottom of Adelaide Road, by King Street at 16:40 today. Lots of witnesses. The car hit was white, unsure of model, the … View moreA complete idiot was driving his truck between parked cars and the line of stationary traffic and scraped the side of a car, taking off the bumper. This happened near the bottom of Adelaide Road, by King Street at 16:40 today. Lots of witnesses. The car hit was white, unsure of model, the registration plate was (I think) LNY111. The truck’s reg plate was FJR823. I took photos and reported it to the police. Hopefully the owner of the white car can see some justice done!

2582 days ago

Brooklyn residents asked to conserve water.

The Team from Wellington Water

UPDATE 4pm Thursday 14 Feb

Thanks Brooklynites! You’ve been doing an awesome job reducing your water use this past week, and the good news is that the Brooklyn Reservoirs are slowly starting to recover and refill, and are now sitting at about 90 per cent storage.

But, we’re not quite out of … View more
UPDATE 4pm Thursday 14 Feb

Thanks Brooklynites! You’ve been doing an awesome job reducing your water use this past week, and the good news is that the Brooklyn Reservoirs are slowly starting to recover and refill, and are now sitting at about 90 per cent storage.

But, we’re not quite out of the woods - during peak demand we are seeing about 80-90 litres per second (lt/sec) of water leaving the reservoir, and we’re only able to refill it at a rate of 55 lt/sec.

We’ve also noticed a spike in water use at night-time, so please remember garden watering restrictions are still in place and sprinklers should not be left on overnight.

Also a huge thank you to all of our Water Lovers who reported leaks in the area, of the nine reported in the system we have already repaired four, two are being repaired today, and the other three are minor and will be repaired shortly. Our leak detectives (using leak detection technology) also picked up a further 6 minor leaks and 2 private leaks (leaks on private property are the responsibility of the property owner to fix). All leaks in Brooklyn have been given priority, we have extra crews on the ground, and continued leak detection is planned.

So, if you’re out and about and see a leak, please report it to your local council – they will log your call and send us the details so we can get on to fixing it.

Keep up the good work conserving water where possible, continue to report leaks, and if you see a neighbour using their sprinkler outside the allocated days / hours please contact your local council.

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ORIGINAL POST 3pm Friday 8 Feb

During the past week we have seen a significant increase in water demand in Brooklyn.

The increase in water use is due to a number of factors including soaring summer demand and a suspected increase in leaks.

We have prioritised leak identification and repairs and have extra crews on the ground in Brooklyn.

However, we need residents to reduce their water usage for at least the next ten days while reservoir levels replenish and we able to repair known leaks.

Things you can do to reduce your water use at home:
- Put off watering your garden.
- Do not wash your car, avoid water blasting.
- Only use your washing machine and dishwasher when they are full.
- Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth and washing your hands.
- Reduce your shower time.
- Use the single flush button on your toilet (or apply the ‘if it’s yellow let it mellow’ rule).

We also encourage residents to fix any leaks they find at home and to call the Council to report any leaks they see in their community.

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2584 days ago

Looking for a home up to $400,000

Hannah from Mount Victoria

Re-posting this as I am still on the hunt- Talk to your neighbours, parents and friends.
Hello Wellington!
I am a struggling millennial (not a trust fund baby nor an estate agent) who has finally saved up enough to buy a property up to the value of $400,000.
I am putting the feelers out to see… View more
Re-posting this as I am still on the hunt- Talk to your neighbours, parents and friends.
Hello Wellington!
I am a struggling millennial (not a trust fund baby nor an estate agent) who has finally saved up enough to buy a property up to the value of $400,000.
I am putting the feelers out to see if there is anyone out there who would be interested in selling their home privately to me, within Wellington or Lower Hutt. I am not super fussy going in as an entry level buyer but do have the follow prerequisites:
- Preferably a unit or house with enough room for a dog.
- Either 1 bedroom with an office/studio or two bedrooms.
- Close to public transport- saving the planet one less car at a time.
If you have been thinking of selling your property but didn't want the hassle of open homes whilst paying huge amounts to real estate agents please send me a message.
Thanks Wellies.

2583 days ago

Vinyasa yoga - Brooklyn Community Center (Yoga with Jenn) - Saturday 10.30 am (75 mins)

Jenn from Brooklyn

Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading a 75 min yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center on Saturday morning at 10.30 am. This will be a gentle, but strong practice and guaranteed to get you moving.

Classes will continue at the Brooklyn Community Center Saturday mornings… View more
Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading a 75 min yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center on Saturday morning at 10.30 am. This will be a gentle, but strong practice and guaranteed to get you moving.

Classes will continue at the Brooklyn Community Center Saturday mornings for the following dates listed below:

2019 Schedule (further update to be confirmed).

9, 16 and 23 February 2019
2, 9, 16 and 30 March 2019
(no class on 23 March - Brooklyn Community Market)

Parking available in the community center car park.

(Just a gentle note, I will be teaching a class at Aro Valley Community Center on Saturday 9 February at 9 am).

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly. Updates will also be listed on face book (Blue Ocean Yoga).

All levels welcome, $5 drop in. Please bring your mat!

Look forward to seeing all of you there and hearing how your holidays have been.

Kind regards
Jenn

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2583 days ago

$10 Trial Art classes

Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

We're holding $10 trial art classes for most of our Kids and Adults art classes next week (starting Feb 11th), this is a great deal and means that you can try out a class, or 2, (or all!) to help get a feel for which class would suit you or your child best.

Trial classes are being held at … View more
We're holding $10 trial art classes for most of our Kids and Adults art classes next week (starting Feb 11th), this is a great deal and means that you can try out a class, or 2, (or all!) to help get a feel for which class would suit you or your child best.

Trial classes are being held at the 'usual' time of each class - note most classes start week of Feb 18th. Also, trials will only go ahead if we have enough bookings, please book by emailing us at info@kacc.org.nz

Kids classes:
Monday Art: 4.00 – 5.15 pm, (6-10 yrs old)
NEW: Monday Art for Teens:4.00 – 5.15pm, (11-15 yrs old)

Tuesday Art : 3.25 – 4.25 pm, (5- 7yrs old)

Tuesday Drawing: 3.30 - 4.30 pm, (6-10 yrs old)

Tuesday Art:4.30 – 5.30 pm, (8-10 yrs old)

Tuesday Drawing: 4.35 - 5.35 pm, (11-16yrs old)

Thursday Art: 3.30 – 4.30 pm, ( 5- 8yr old)

Thursday Art: 4.00 – 5.30 pm, (8-12 year olds)

Adults
- Tuesday 12 Feb 9.45am to 12.30pm—Intermediate Watercolour—Robyn Eastgate-Manning,

- Tuesday 12 Feb 1-4pm—Improve your Painting & Drawing in any medium—Rosemary Stokell,
- Monday 18 Feb 1-3pm Drawing—all levels—Helen Casey).

We'd love to see you there!

For more details on each class please have a look on our website: www.kacc.org.nz...

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2583 days ago

Free King duvet - v good condition

Rachel from Karori

We had this duvet for just under a year so it's almost new. Warm for winter. Email me if interested - rachelmillar2@gmail.com

Free

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2583 days ago

Maclaren XT Techno buggy

Rachel from Karori

Much loved and v well used buggy. Issue with the brakes (we've continued to use it without a problem but you always need to hold on to it on a bus!), general wear and tear but has been great for us.
Free to a good home. Email me if interested as I rarely check this messenger. … View more
Much loved and v well used buggy. Issue with the brakes (we've continued to use it without a problem but you always need to hold on to it on a bus!), general wear and tear but has been great for us.
Free to a good home. Email me if interested as I rarely check this messenger. rachelmillar2@gmail.com

Free

2583 days ago

Rental insulation deadline looms...

Di Austin Real Estate

Have a listen to Sustainability Trust on Radio NZ as Chief Exec, Phil Squire and Healthy Homes Advisor, David Pierce discuss the impact the new standards will have on renting in NZ.

www.radionz.co.nz...

Unsure if your rental property meets the new standards? Get in touch with Sustainability … View more
Have a listen to Sustainability Trust on Radio NZ as Chief Exec, Phil Squire and Healthy Homes Advisor, David Pierce discuss the impact the new standards will have on renting in NZ.

www.radionz.co.nz...

Unsure if your rental property meets the new standards? Get in touch with Sustainability Trust today to book an assessment from one of our home energy experts.

2584 days ago

Basic computer skills can change your job prospects

NZMA

In today’s workplace, having the ability to use computers is essential. If you’re looking to get into an admin, reception or office role this year but need to learn the basics when it comes to using computers and emails, then this is an ideal course for you.

During this 19-week course, … View more
In today’s workplace, having the ability to use computers is essential. If you’re looking to get into an admin, reception or office role this year but need to learn the basics when it comes to using computers and emails, then this is an ideal course for you.

During this 19-week course, you’ll learn how to use the Microsoft Office package for word processing and data entry, use email effectively, learn basic web design and so much more. You will graduate well-placed to hit the ground running in a range of entry-level administration and office roles.

This course also acts as a stepping stone towards further studies to increase your computing skills, if that is where you want to take it. We have a new course starting on 25th February in our Porirua Campus, Be quick and enol now.

You can fill in a form online and we will be in touch asap to answer any questions you have or call us on 0800 222 833 to learn more.

NZMA fact: 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*

*80% represents and average student outcome over twelve months in 2016 and 2017. Visit ‘Latest News’ on nzma.ac.nz for more details. ^’Free Study’ options terms and conditions apply.
Find out more!

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