Houghton Bay, Wellington

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1680 days ago

Support Services Map

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

To make it easier to find support and essential services during the Covid-19 lockdown, we have created an interactive, online Suppport Services Map and directory.
From grocery deliveries to welfare to financial support - you'll find it all in one place, along with contact info and the location… View more
To make it easier to find support and essential services during the Covid-19 lockdown, we have created an interactive, online Suppport Services Map and directory.
From grocery deliveries to welfare to financial support - you'll find it all in one place, along with contact info and the location of services in your neighbourhood.
Learn more at wgtn.cc... and share the map with anyone you know who could do with some extra support during this time.
Kotahi tonu matou - We are together ❤️

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1680 days ago

Easter hours

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Easter is just around the corner!
Despite many Council facilities temporarily closed and services on hold during the lockdown, there are still a few operating that will be affected by holiday hours this long weekend.
Rubbish will not be collected on Good Friday, instead the collection is moved to … View more
Easter is just around the corner!
Despite many Council facilities temporarily closed and services on hold during the lockdown, there are still a few operating that will be affected by holiday hours this long weekend.
Rubbish will not be collected on Good Friday, instead the collection is moved to the Saturday that follows.
For everything else you need to know, head to:
wgtn.cc...

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1681 days ago

Two weeks into lockdown - how's everyone feeling?

Neighbourly.co.nz

How's everyone feeling at this stage of lockdown? Head over to the Reach Out page and let everyone know how you're coping and share any words of kindness that will help support each other during this time. Do you need help or can you help a neighbour in need? Perhaps you can offer a … View moreHow's everyone feeling at this stage of lockdown? Head over to the Reach Out page and let everyone know how you're coping and share any words of kindness that will help support each other during this time. Do you need help or can you help a neighbour in need? Perhaps you can offer a friendly phone call, have some great baking tips, ways to work from home or ideas to keep the kids entertained. Post on Reach Out and together we can all support each other and our communities during this time.

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1681 days ago

Keep calm and kind

Neighbourly.co.nz

Lockdown is a stressful and difficult time for many and showing kindness can go a long way in brightening someone’s day. Be Neighbourly and spread positivity, we all know there’s plenty of that on Neighbourly!

Need help or can you support someone in need? … View more
Lockdown is a stressful and difficult time for many and showing kindness can go a long way in brightening someone’s day. Be Neighbourly and spread positivity, we all know there’s plenty of that on Neighbourly!

Need help or can you support someone in need? Reach out to your Neighbours here now.
Reach out

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1681 days ago

Clear leaves away from stormwater drains before heavy rain

The Team from Wellington Water

Heavy rain and blocked stormwater drains = surface flooding 🌧🍂

So moving into autumn which typically brings heavy rain, alongside leaves falling and blocking drains, means our crews will be busy responding to flooding events - much like they were at the end of March.

You can help to reduce … View more
Heavy rain and blocked stormwater drains = surface flooding 🌧🍂

So moving into autumn which typically brings heavy rain, alongside leaves falling and blocking drains, means our crews will be busy responding to flooding events - much like they were at the end of March.

You can help to reduce the amount of flooding by giving the drains in your street or on your property a sweep every now and then.

Easter weekend is looking a bit wet, so while you’re at home during this lockdown, why not get out and clear leaves and rubbish from on and around stormwater sumps?

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1681 days ago

Clear leaves away from stormwater drains before heavy rain

The Team from Wellington Water

Heavy rain and blocked stormwater drains = surface flooding 🌧🍂

So moving into autumn which typically brings heavy rain, alongside leaves falling and blocking drains, means our crews will be busy responding to flooding events - much like they were at the end of March.

You can help to reduce … View more
Heavy rain and blocked stormwater drains = surface flooding 🌧🍂

So moving into autumn which typically brings heavy rain, alongside leaves falling and blocking drains, means our crews will be busy responding to flooding events - much like they were at the end of March.

You can help to reduce the amount of flooding by giving the drains in your street or on your property a sweep every now and then.

Easter weekend is looking a bit wet, so while you’re at home during this lockdown, why not get out and clear leaves and rubbish from on and around stormwater sumps?

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1681 days ago

How Kaibosh continues to run during the pandemic, in south Wellington

Administration Team from Island Bay Presbyterian Church

Sara from Island Bay Presbyterian (IBPC) gives us an insight into how Kaibosh is operating during this pandemic..
"Kaibosh is still operating during 'lock down' as it is deemed an essential service, which it certainly is. During these times the vulnerable are needing help more than … View more
Sara from Island Bay Presbyterian (IBPC) gives us an insight into how Kaibosh is operating during this pandemic..
"Kaibosh is still operating during 'lock down' as it is deemed an essential service, which it certainly is. During these times the vulnerable are needing help more than ever. The Kaibosh IBPC team are continuing to collect and distribute food to the community flats of Granville and Rintoul.
We have had many residents passing on their heartfelt thanks for what we are doing and many who are relying on Kaibosh to see them through the week. It is therefore a privilege and a blessing that we are able to continue. There are, however, some stricter rules applying at this time. No one can enter Kaibosh premises; Martin and his team are working very, very hard sorting all the food themselves and boxing into community groupings. We meet them at the door and they bring the pre-prepared boxes to us. Once at the community rooms we then need to sort the contents into 23 individual boxes and bags for Rintoul, for example, each according to family size. Of course, we wipe all surfaces with bleach first and wash our hands often. We wouldn’t help if we were sick, either.

Once the food is sorted we then hand deliver each box to each resident’s front door! (Normally there would be a central collection point) This whole process can take up to 3 hours, whereas before it was under an hour.

So I count Kaibosh as my gym class for the day! Wonderfully, the food is still coming through: yesterday we had to distribute an apple box full of plums, another big box full of grated cheese (which we had to put in individual bags), instant noodles, lots of bread and sweet bread treats, potatoes, a big bag of rice, lots of other fruit, bottles of milk, a box of scorched almonds and a few big tubs of cream cheese!"We've also heard that the Kaibosh depot are not able to have their usual large band of regular volunteers to do the initial food sorting, so Martin and his reduced crew are doing an amazing job adapting to the lock-down requirements.

1682 days ago

Practice good health habits

Neighbourly.co.nz

● Wash your hands.
● Use cough and sneeze etiquette.
● Respect self-isolation.

These are only some of the ways that you can keep yourself and your Neighbours safe!

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1682 days ago

*Win* a $50 Prezzy Card

The Team from Readers Tours

We are looking for seniors 65+ to take part in a short questionnaire to help us improve our website. The questions will take no longer than 3 minutes to complete and no personal information is required. The winner of a $50 Prezzy Card will be drawn at random on 27 April and contacted directly.

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We are looking for seniors 65+ to take part in a short questionnaire to help us improve our website. The questions will take no longer than 3 minutes to complete and no personal information is required. The winner of a $50 Prezzy Card will be drawn at random on 27 April and contacted directly.

Visit www.readerstours.co.nz and spend a few minutes browsing our website. Think about the pages you would visit and the information you would like to see in order to book your next adventure! When you are ready, click here to complete our questionnaire.

Thank you, your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Ts&Cs apply.
Take our questionnaire

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1682 days ago

Chalk messages on the footpath

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

Published on behalf of Dick Le Fort
Children express their support during the COVID-19 crisis by writing chalk messages on the footpath.
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1682 days ago

⚠ SEVERN STREET – PLANNED SHUTDOWN WATERMAIN REPAIRS ⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

From Monday 6 April, contractors will be working on a watermain repair outside 79 Severn Street. This work is expected to take 3-5 days to complete.

Due to this repair work there will be an interruption to your water supply for a short period of time. There will be a planned outage today from … View more
From Monday 6 April, contractors will be working on a watermain repair outside 79 Severn Street. This work is expected to take 3-5 days to complete.

Due to this repair work there will be an interruption to your water supply for a short period of time. There will be a planned outage today from 12pm – 4pm. This will impact the affected areas on the pictured map.

During the works, there will be two-way stop/go traffic management in place, and access to your property will still be available. We will advise of any further outages this week.

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1682 days ago

Need a Puncture Repaired?

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Wellington Newtown

Hey Neighbours!

Need a puncture repaired? We've heard a few people have been getting punctures while out doing their essential errands or heading to work.

But don't worry we can help! You can book online or call our team on 0800 30 50 60.

Plus we have contactless servicing to ensure … View more
Hey Neighbours!

Need a puncture repaired? We've heard a few people have been getting punctures while out doing their essential errands or heading to work.

But don't worry we can help! You can book online or call our team on 0800 30 50 60.

Plus we have contactless servicing to ensure your safety - so you’ll have peace of mind when attending your appointment.

To book a puncture repair click here: bit.ly...

To find out more about contactless servicing and which stores are open, click the READ MORE button below.

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1683 days ago

Meet our new (furry) friends - Pet Direct!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are so happy to be welcoming an incredible new partner to Neighbourly - joining our long-term friends AMI, Resene and Ryman Healthcare.

Pet Direct are the new kids on the pet block and know the industry inside-out; they have over 350 dog years of animal experience within their team. Most … View more
We are so happy to be welcoming an incredible new partner to Neighbourly - joining our long-term friends AMI, Resene and Ryman Healthcare.

Pet Direct are the new kids on the pet block and know the industry inside-out; they have over 350 dog years of animal experience within their team. Most importantly right now, they're still delivering all your essential items during the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Pet Direct team do things differently; firstly they ALL have pets of their own. They also personally hand-pick every product they stock; they have over 5,000 items that have been tried and tested (but mostly eaten). They ship daily, from their Auckland-based warehouse, straight to your doorstep (with free delivery over $29), and offer a best price guarantee.

Neighbours - our pets remain a constant source of love and comfort during unsettling times. So show them (and the team at Pet Direct) how special they are. To say thanks for the support (and for being a good neighbour during this tough time), they're offering you 10% off their already awesome prices. Just use the code NEIGHBOURLY10 at checkout.
Start shopping now

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