Houghton Bay, Wellington

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

1159 days ago

Check out Blossom Valley

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We are in Level Two but Upper Hutt's Blossom Valley Festival is still on but it is a ticket only affair.
Blossom Valley runs from September 9 until October 3 at Aston Norwood Gardens, SH2. Daytime session tickets $10 for adults, children under 12 free from blossomvalley.nz.

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1157 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Today we have photographs and words from Simon Woolf.

"The bird feeders are now bringing in a few more different varieties of small birds. Today a flock of greenfinches visited, and a sole yellowhammer! The yellowhammer (pictured right) was a real treat, as you know they are around as they … View more
Today we have photographs and words from Simon Woolf.

"The bird feeders are now bringing in a few more different varieties of small birds. Today a flock of greenfinches visited, and a sole yellowhammer! The yellowhammer (pictured right) was a real treat, as you know they are around as they are very tuneful, however they are difficult to see at times. Our kaka also visited at least twice today!"

1162 days ago

Father and son graduate together

Competenz

Another great story!
Southland father and son, Robert and Bobby Baird have recently received their forestry qualifications, proving you are never too old to learn.

While Robert has practical experience gained during four decades in the bush, he says vocational training like the qualification he… View more
Another great story!
Southland father and son, Robert and Bobby Baird have recently received their forestry qualifications, proving you are never too old to learn.

While Robert has practical experience gained during four decades in the bush, he says vocational training like the qualification he has just done is helping keep people safe.

Competenz assessor Neville Muir worked with Bairds throughout their training programme.

“Bobby is very driven to succeed and very organised. He’s also very keen to continue upskilling his crew and there are a lot of different certificates still to do,” he says.

While Bobby is his boss at work, Robert turns back into ‘dad’ at the end of the day. “I give him a hand during the day when he’s got a lot of work on. We have a great relationship and it’s a magic thing to be able to do to work with your son.”

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1158 days ago

Council services and facilities at Alert Level 2

Lessi Riccio from Wellington City Council

Under Alert Level 2, most of Council’s services and facilities have returned to normal operations, but contact tracing, mask wearing and some restrictions will be in place to keep staff and the community safe.

To keep everyone safe when visiting any of our facilities or venues under Alert level … View more
Under Alert Level 2, most of Council’s services and facilities have returned to normal operations, but contact tracing, mask wearing and some restrictions will be in place to keep staff and the community safe.

To keep everyone safe when visiting any of our facilities or venues under Alert level 2:

😷 Wear a mask if you are 12 years and over – unless you hold an exemption from the Ministry of Health COVID-19 website. You can remove masks to eat and drink, and when exercising or swimming.

🤳 Scanning or signing in is a condition of entry for all Council facilities and venues. This applies to visitors, contractors and couriers entering our spaces.

↔️ Most sites will need to limit the number of visitors to provide 2-metres social distancing for them – please follow the signs and guidance of our staff.

💛 Please follow the guidance of our staff and signage to keep everyone safe when sharing our spaces.

As the Health Order we are following has not been released by central government, this guidance may be subject to change.

For more information on our services and facilities during Alert Level 2, visit our news channel, Our Wellington: wellington.govt.nz...

#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke

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1158 days ago

WOW cancelled due to Covid-19

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The World of WearableArt (WOW) show has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
The annual WOW show was earlier postponed, but it was announced on Thursday that the 2021 show will not be running.
The annual WOW show was worth $28 million to the Wellington economy in 2019.

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1161 days ago

Lockdown blues? Why not dance them away? Check out the link to my new playlist!

Michael from Newtown

Greeting fellow humans in lockdown :-)


I am from Miami, Florida, USA, the cutting edge of dance music since the '70's. I love to dance and have have literally enjoyed thousands of hours in clubs across the planet.


Over lockdown, I have compiled some of the best dance music … View more
Greeting fellow humans in lockdown :-)


I am from Miami, Florida, USA, the cutting edge of dance music since the '70's. I love to dance and have have literally enjoyed thousands of hours in clubs across the planet.


Over lockdown, I have compiled some of the best dance music that I have heard into 1 playlist. It has 120 dance tunes, from the '70's to the '90's, with some classic rock included that will get you off your bum. Here it is.


open.spotify.com...


If you enjoy this music, I invite you to come to one of my meetups every Friday at a different bar in Wellington. We always get drink specials until 10:00 and free nibbles. You will have fun though even if you do not drink. For more information, check out these links.


www.meetup.com...


www.meetup.com...


Stay safe and have fun - Michael

1158 days ago

Kilbirnie Red Cross Reopening and 50% off sale!

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie Red Cross has reopened! The team are delighted to serve you!

Given the changing weather, we have a stock clearance of 50% off Clothing, shoes and Manchester.

1158 days ago

'Poo in a loo and don't leave your rubbish', DOC rangers tell Kiwis

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A DOC report says Kiwis have been exploring the outdoors in record numbers but their behaviour has not always been up to scratch.
Rangers say kiwis enjoying the great outdoors are failing to use toilets, littering, letting their dogs run rampant and damaging conservation areas in off-road vehicles.… View more
A DOC report says Kiwis have been exploring the outdoors in record numbers but their behaviour has not always been up to scratch.
Rangers say kiwis enjoying the great outdoors are failing to use toilets, littering, letting their dogs run rampant and damaging conservation areas in off-road vehicles.
Have you been out and about more since our borders have been closed and what is your experience?

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1159 days ago

Squishy pack

Mark from Island Bay

Njhuhi7giy

Price: $2

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1159 days ago

Full stationary kit

Mark from Island Bay

Uugygyg6

Price: $5

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1159 days ago

Kids books

Mark from Island Bay

Great 5+ books

Price: $15

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1161 days ago

Parking wardens ticketing cars in empty Wellington streets

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Wellington City Council has broken precedent and a nationwide trend by sending its parking wardens out ticketing more than 800 cars during alert level 3.
The council deemed all parking free during 2020's alert level 4 and all but one day of level 3 but not this time around. A look around … View more
The Wellington City Council has broken precedent and a nationwide trend by sending its parking wardens out ticketing more than 800 cars during alert level 3.
The council deemed all parking free during 2020's alert level 4 and all but one day of level 3 but not this time around. A look around central Wellington streets late on Saturday morning found many empty parks but most of those cars that were parked had been ticketed. Some stretches of road had tickets on every parked car.
Do you think parking should be free in lockdown?

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1159 days ago

It's the simple things...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey neighbours,

Wrapped up in our bubbles - it's certainly been a tough few weeks. With our daily routines challenged, we were able to slow down and enjoy the better things in life. That's why we want you be a part of the Neighbourly joy movement and share the simple things that make … View more
Hey neighbours,

Wrapped up in our bubbles - it's certainly been a tough few weeks. With our daily routines challenged, we were able to slow down and enjoy the better things in life. That's why we want you be a part of the Neighbourly joy movement and share the simple things that make you happy.

Share a photo or story with your neighbours and you could be in to win Good Joe Coffee and Best Ugly Bagels (or bagels for your whole street!).
Share now!

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1159 days ago

Timber wanted for garage rafters, 4.2 m long 4x2s (100x50 or 90x 45)

Jon from Newtown

I'm looking to buy or take away for free, 4m long 4x2 timber suitable for garage rafters, about 10 of them. Can be old native or treated pine.

1159 days ago

We are open !

The Team from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

We are thrilled to announce that we are re-opening to the public today!!

Our shop team have been cleaning and putting out fresh stock for you, so we are thoroughly prepared and following Ministry of Health guidelines to keep you and our team safe.

Please remember that wearing a face covering, … View more
We are thrilled to announce that we are re-opening to the public today!!

Our shop team have been cleaning and putting out fresh stock for you, so we are thoroughly prepared and following Ministry of Health guidelines to keep you and our team safe.

Please remember that wearing a face covering, signing in and keeping a 2-meter distance from one another, is mandatory now.

We can now accept donations too, however, please check in with each shop, to make sure they have enough room to safely receive them.

You can find the contact details of the Red Cross Shop nearest you by clicking the button below.

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