Houghton Bay, Wellington

Need some warm fuzzies?

Need some warm fuzzies?

Read the heart-warming neighbour stories here or even share about your Nice Neighbour.

1562 days ago

How affordable is travel within NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities … View moreHi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities within your budget. Do you think accommodation providers and tourism operators are doing enough to entice New Zealanders to explore their backyard? Please let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

1561 days ago

Batten down the hatches

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We’re expecting the region to get a battering tonight with southerly winds of up to 120kmh forecast.
For people in the southern suburbs, don’t forget to use your wheelie bin clip, or avoid putting your recycling out if you can to prevent items being blown about.
And don’t forget, if … View more
We’re expecting the region to get a battering tonight with southerly winds of up to 120kmh forecast.
For people in the southern suburbs, don’t forget to use your wheelie bin clip, or avoid putting your recycling out if you can to prevent items being blown about.
And don’t forget, if you’ve got a backyard trampoline or anything else that could take flight, tie it down!
PS. wrap up warmly – it’s going to be good weather for polar bears!

Image
1562 days ago

Do you have a high chair that you no longer need?

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

Can you help? Do you have a high chair that you no longer need?

We have three new mums that we're supporting through our Pregnancy Assistance service who are in need of high chairs.

Requirements:
- Foldable
- Cleaned

If you can help, please contact our welfare team to arrange a free … View more
Can you help? Do you have a high chair that you no longer need?

We have three new mums that we're supporting through our Pregnancy Assistance service who are in need of high chairs.

Requirements:
- Foldable
- Cleaned

If you can help, please contact our welfare team to arrange a free pick-up:
- call 04 389 7122
- email info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz

💙 #communityhelpingcommunity

Image
1562 days ago

Do you have a recliner armchair that you no longer need?

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

Can you help? Do you have a recliner armchair that you no longer need?

We have a member of the community who is in need of an armchair that can elevate their legs for health reasons.

We currently have nothing appropriate to meet their health needs within our op shops.

If you can help, please … View more
Can you help? Do you have a recliner armchair that you no longer need?

We have a member of the community who is in need of an armchair that can elevate their legs for health reasons.

We currently have nothing appropriate to meet their health needs within our op shops.

If you can help, please contact our welfare team to arrange a free pick-up:
- call 04 389 7122
- email info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz

💙 #communityhelpingcommunity

Image
1562 days ago

Severe weather warning

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Strong gales of up to 120km/h are expected to hit Wellington between 10pm tonight and 11am tomorrow morning.
Please drive safely and plan your journeys accordingly.
Keep up to date with the latest forecasts from MetService New Zealand at: www.metservice.com...

E
1562 days ago

Wellington East Girls' College Business group

Ella from Houghton Bay

Kia ora everyone!!

My name is Ella and I'm part of local business group ' unitea ' ( unitea.mystorbie.com... ). We sell reusable tea bags and have just opened our pre-orders!!
forms.gle...
Our tea bags are a more convenient and sustainable option, plus with every sale we donate… View more
Kia ora everyone!!

My name is Ella and I'm part of local business group ' unitea ' ( unitea.mystorbie.com... ). We sell reusable tea bags and have just opened our pre-orders!!
forms.gle...
Our tea bags are a more convenient and sustainable option, plus with every sale we donate $1 to tea estate workers (who are disproportionately women)

Please get in touch with me (Ella.russell@student.wegc.school.nz or @nzunitea on instagram) with any queries!

1562 days ago

Property Management and Maintenance

Joshua from

Do you own property but don’t want to deal with the stress of maintaining and managing?
Locally trusted gardening/landscaping company Price Smart now provides property maintenance solutions at a price lower than the industry standard.

For more information, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 Or … View more
Do you own property but don’t want to deal with the stress of maintaining and managing?
Locally trusted gardening/landscaping company Price Smart now provides property maintenance solutions at a price lower than the industry standard.

For more information, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 Or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

Image
1562 days ago

Are you ready to get Upcycling?

Resene

The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose … View more
The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose altogether, or just to give it an ‘extreme makeover'. Consider using the school holidays to get Upcycling with the smaller members of your household - or use the next rainy day to drag out the paint and your creativity!

In the meantime, check out some of the creative cookies from last year.
Pick your paints

Image
1563 days ago

Plastic numbers 3,4,6,7 no longer accepted

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Due to a changing global market and a glut in low quality plastics, we will only be accepting plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5 in kerbside recycling, Public Place Recycling bins, and at the Recycle Centre from Monday 20 July.
For more information, please visit our website.
Wellington City Council will … View more
Due to a changing global market and a glut in low quality plastics, we will only be accepting plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5 in kerbside recycling, Public Place Recycling bins, and at the Recycle Centre from Monday 20 July.
For more information, please visit our website.
Wellington City Council will only accept plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5 in kerbside recycling, Public Place Recycling bins, and at the Recycle Centre from Monday 20 July.

Image
1562 days ago

Big swells forecast for Wednesday

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

A strong southerly is forecast for Wednesday and is expected to generate sizeable swells along Wellington's south coast.
Keep an eye on Metservice channels for more info and stay safe.

1562 days ago

On the frontline

The Team from Wellington Water

Rain or shine, our frontline crews are out there working. It’s all part of providing an essential service.
Here we have Water Serviceperson Whare in Ngaio at work on a leaking main. It’s hard to make him out under all that gear but to be fair, it was pretty wet and cold.
So to all our crews … View more
Rain or shine, our frontline crews are out there working. It’s all part of providing an essential service.
Here we have Water Serviceperson Whare in Ngaio at work on a leaking main. It’s hard to make him out under all that gear but to be fair, it was pretty wet and cold.
So to all our crews working on the frontline this winter, every day, in all kinds of weather, thanks for your hard work to keep our three waters flowing, our drinking water, stormwater and wastewater (including hot showers!). Your work is appreciated.

Image
1566 days ago

Motueka: New Zealand’s small-town doughnut capital

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you’re hungry, please step away from your phone or monitor. Would you try this cheeseburger doughnut? Read more about the small NZ team with some big doughnut dreams below.

1563 days ago

Taste of Cultures event- 30th July, Te Papa, Wellington

Rachel Lake from Red Cross - Wellington Service Centre

Check out our Taste of Cultures event here: www.neighbourly.co.nz...

Taste of Cultures is a celebration of Wellington's cultural diversity through food, music, dance, speakers and voices from our former refugee communities.

We are so grateful that the team at Te Papa have opened up the Te … View more
Check out our Taste of Cultures event here: www.neighbourly.co.nz...

Taste of Cultures is a celebration of Wellington's cultural diversity through food, music, dance, speakers and voices from our former refugee communities.

We are so grateful that the team at Te Papa have opened up the Te Marae event space for us, guests will enjoy a private viewing of their exhibition 'Stories from refugees in New Zealand' before dinner.
Tickets are $120 per person, or $900 for a table of 9 guests.

We are aware that a lot of New Zealanders have been significantly affected financially by COVID-19, and though we need to continue to fundraise for our work in helping vulnerable people, we would like to offer anyone who has been affected COVID-19 an opportunity to attend this incredible event.

1564 days ago

Have you picked up a copy of our July issue yet?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Well, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where … View moreWell, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where they’ve grown flowers for nearly 50 years. We're still on the hunt for our Houseplant Hero, thanks to our friends at Yates and Kings Plant Barn. Nominations are now open for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year too! There’s a feature on walnut growers in NZ, highlights of new roses coming out this year and of course, details on how to get yourself $20 worth of free bulbs from NZ Bulbs.

Image
Top