Churton Park, Wellington

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509 days ago

Does your garden resemble a crime scene ?

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

A unruly garden can be overwhelming and uninviting. ( also it’s harder to hide the bodies ! )


Overgrown plants, weeds, and clutter can make it difficult to enjoy your outdoor space. Not only that, but a disorganised garden can also attract pests and make it harder to maintain.

Let’s … View more
A unruly garden can be overwhelming and uninviting. ( also it’s harder to hide the bodies ! )


Overgrown plants, weeds, and clutter can make it difficult to enjoy your outdoor space. Not only that, but a disorganised garden can also attract pests and make it harder to maintain.

Let’s us fix your garden , we can prune back overgrown plants, and remove any debris or clutter. Pull weeds and replant if needed yes With a garden tidy we can transform your messy garden into a beautiful and relaxing outdoor oasis.
Call us on 0272430951

529 days ago

Poll: 30 km/h speed limit for Middleton Road?

Grant Neighbourly Lead from Johnsonville

WCC is planning to reduce speed limits on most roads in Wellington to 30km/h. The proposal is open for public consultation until 30th June.
More information can be found at www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... and feedback on Neighbourly can be found on at www.neighbourly.co.nz...

The following … View more
WCC is planning to reduce speed limits on most roads in Wellington to 30km/h. The proposal is open for public consultation until 30th June.
More information can be found at www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... and feedback on Neighbourly can be found on at www.neighbourly.co.nz...

The following poll's aim is to gather people's views on reducing the speed limit specifically on Middleton Road, which is a main arterial road and bus route connecting Johnsonville and Tawa.
Middleton Road currently has a 70 km/h non-residential speed limit zone and a 50 km/h residential speed limit zone. Under the new proposed plan, the speed limit in both zones will drop to 30 km/h.

Do you agree with the new speed limit planned for Middleton Road?
Vote for your most preferred option below:

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30 km/h speed limit for Middleton Road?
  • 3.1% Reduce speed limit in both residential and non-residential zones to 30 km/h
    3.1% Complete
  • 10.2% Reduce speed limit in residential zone to 30 km/h and non-residential zone to 50
    10.2% Complete
  • 11.9% Reduce speed limit in residential zone to 40 km/h and non-residential zone to 60
    11.9% Complete
  • 74.9% No reduction: leave residential zone at 50 km/h and non-residential zone at 70km
    74.9% Complete
295 votes
508 days ago

RECYCLING AT TAWA LIONS SATURDAY MARKET

Market News from Tawa Lions Club

Tawa Lions accept the following for recycling at the Saturday Produce Market, 9am to 2pm, Outlet City carpark, 24 Main Road,Tawa.

SPECTACLES – Spectacles are collected for the Pacific Islands Sight Programme. Cases are not required.

USED BATTERIES – Small batteries no larger than 9 … View more
Tawa Lions accept the following for recycling at the Saturday Produce Market, 9am to 2pm, Outlet City carpark, 24 Main Road,Tawa.

SPECTACLES – Spectacles are collected for the Pacific Islands Sight Programme. Cases are not required.

USED BATTERIES – Small batteries no larger than 9 volt (No car Batteries) are accepted.

ALUMINIUM WINE BOTTLE TOPS & TEAR TABS – (No other metals e.g. beer bottle caps). The money from the sale of aluminium goes to support Kids Can who provide support for young New Zealanders in need.

ALUMINIUM COFFEE CAPSULES - The standard capsules, used in Nespresso type coffee machines, are made from aluminium and are suitable for recycling. There is no need to empty the capsules.
We do not recycle Plastic capsules.
The aluminium is used for other aluminium products and the coffee is used to produce compost product.

OLD MONEY – Lions in New Zealand collect old NZ notes and coins and overseas currency. The money raised (Heads Up for Kids) goes to funding youth development projects.

HEARING AIDS – Used aids are donated to Hearing Association Wellington, mainly for clients of the Downtown City Mission.

508 days ago

Dumplings In The Haus

The Team from

Everyone loves dumplings, whatever time of day! We serve them East or West but know that either way, they are made in-haus with love. Come try them today! 130 Main Road Tawa.

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509 days ago

Have you got a favourite spring salad? Send us the recipe!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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511 days ago

The Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp is Back!

Sunday Star Times

This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete … View more
This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN. Once you’ve figured it out, head over to stuff.co.nz/puzzletime to enter the solution and be in to win.

To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
Find out more

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517 days ago

PARKING AT YOGIJI SUPERMARKET - PETONE

Raymond from Tawa

Do you do shopping at the Indian Grocery Store?

Beware - do not park in the private car park next door.
Even at night.
You will get a parking fine for $ 65

513 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I … View more
Picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I still think it's a cracker. Three black shags/māpunga (Phalacrocorax carbo) fighting over an eel."

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512 days ago

Bright Spots is extended!

Resene

We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View more
We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Enter now

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512 days ago

Women blouses

Aimy from Churton Park

Like new as only worn a couple of times. From a pet and smoke free home.
Embroidery in the collar
Size: Looks like an 8
$10 each or two for $15
To be collected
Please PM if you are interested

Price: $10

512 days ago

New decks and deck repairs

Pete Ashton from Decks Decks

Looking to improve your outdoor area for enjoying these lovely winter days.
Why not have a new deck built, or an existing one upgraded.
Advice on deck repairs and cleaning , free quotes.
Any enquiries responded to, available 7 days
Phone Pete 0274403242

www.nocowboys.co.nz...

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513 days ago

Sodastream

Helen from Tawa

In excellent condition. Hardly used. Comes with two as new bottles and one gas bottle. Gas bottle is empty. Countdown and New World provide bottle exchange.
Pick up in Tawa

Price: $40

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513 days ago

Comprehensive Guide to Self Storage 2023

Alan Storage from Kiwi Self Storage - Newlands

www.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz...

This comprehensive self storage guide aims to cover all possible aspects self storage. At Kiwi Self Storage we believe in making life easy. Whether you need a lot of storage or just a small amount, for a month or a decade, we can help you. As with many businesses, … View more
www.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz...

This comprehensive self storage guide aims to cover all possible aspects self storage. At Kiwi Self Storage we believe in making life easy. Whether you need a lot of storage or just a small amount, for a month or a decade, we can help you. As with many businesses, we have adjusted some of our processes over the last year, and have seen changes in who is using our facilities. For this reason we have created a 2023 update of our Self Storage Guide.

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513 days ago

Warm welcomes

The Team from Resene ColorShop Johnsonville

Create a dramatic entrance using a red door in your favourite Resene red.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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514 days ago

Suspicious person

Pete Ashton from Decks Decks

Neighbour has just come outside to see a guy sitting in his ute on his drive with a screw driver that had been used to force door lock , he didnt notice lock until guy left ( about 10.30 this morning ). Was wearing red puffer jacket. Top end off halswater Drive . Police were called but sounds … View moreNeighbour has just come outside to see a guy sitting in his ute on his drive with a screw driver that had been used to force door lock , he didnt notice lock until guy left ( about 10.30 this morning ). Was wearing red puffer jacket. Top end off halswater Drive . Police were called but sounds like they weren't that interested 😯

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