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2047 days ago

Omāroro dawn blessing

The Team from Wellington Water

Yesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki … View moreYesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki Whānui and formal gifting of the name Omāroro to the project.

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and Councillor Iona Pannett also attended. Mayor Lester shared a few words on the importance of this project for the future growth and demand as well as the resilience of Wellington City.

It was great to see members of the local community as well as representatives of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water, and contractors involved in the project make their way to the ceremony.

2047 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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2047 days ago

The Wellington Region Business Expo - Free event!

Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Region Business Expo 2019 is the region’s largest business event, now in its ninth year, it will be held at the Lower Hutt Events Centre on May 7, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, with a special after-event for sponsors, exhibitors and visitors until 7.30pm.

The Business Expo is the … View more
The Wellington Region Business Expo 2019 is the region’s largest business event, now in its ninth year, it will be held at the Lower Hutt Events Centre on May 7, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, with a special after-event for sponsors, exhibitors and visitors until 7.30pm.

The Business Expo is the showcase business event for the Greater Wellington region and is a “must attend” for anyone who owns, operates or works in business in or around Wellington.

With free entry and free access to an incredible list of seminars to attend – to see what is on offer click here

For a full list of exhibitors click here
Find out more

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2047 days ago

Introducing Monark - Unbeatable location & high quality environment

The Wellington Company

Monark is a brand-new development on the fringe of Wellington’s CBD and the cusp of Newtown. 94 new 1 and 2-bedroom apartments on a light-filled full corner site, with expansive views over the Basin Reserve and Government House.

Located just off a main arterial route in the heart of Mt Cook,View more
Monark is a brand-new development on the fringe of Wellington’s CBD and the cusp of Newtown. 94 new 1 and 2-bedroom apartments on a light-filled full corner site, with expansive views over the Basin Reserve and Government House.

Located just off a main arterial route in the heart of Mt Cook, living at Monark you’re in walking distance to all the city has to offer.

The Monark is contemporary architecture with an exacting build standard in a thriving city-fringe area offering absolutely unbeaten convenience.

All apartments offer a high-quality environment, with generous living and private spaces and plentiful storage.

Residents will enjoy quality finishes and fittings within carefully considered interiors: featuring timeless pre-finished concrete panels , designer kitchens and open-air decks.
Find out more

2054 days ago

Island Bay House Sitter

Grace from Island Bay

Hey Neighbors
We are looking for a clean, honest, responsible, quiet, cat loving homebody to care for our Picturesque Island Bay home while we are away. References a must. If interested, please PM. Thanks!

2048 days ago

2001 Mazda 323 GLXi, Manual, 180,000kms

Sam from Island Bay

I am moving to Australia and must part ways with my car. I've only owned it for a few months but it's an awesome vehicle to drive and I will miss it!

Not very good with cars, so I can't really say much about it other than it's in really good condition and drives really well. I … View more
I am moving to Australia and must part ways with my car. I've only owned it for a few months but it's an awesome vehicle to drive and I will miss it!

Not very good with cars, so I can't really say much about it other than it's in really good condition and drives really well. I can upload more photos when I have some time (and it's a bit more clean lol).

I recently installed a new head unit worth about $800, it has Android Auto/Apple CarPlay which are really awesome to drive with (voice controls while driving? yes please).

The car would be available after the 27th which is the day before I leave the country.

Valid WOF and registered until 2020 ✌

I am open to offers.

Please call or text me on 021 201 1884 to ask any questions or organise a viewing/test drive.

Cheers!

Price: $4,000

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2048 days ago

Temporary road closures

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We're considering some temporary road closures for upcoming events. Details of the closures can be found on our website
If you object to these, please email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before 4pm on Friday 12 April 2019.

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2048 days ago

ANZAC Day memorial service in Island Bay. 12 noon, 25th April, at Island Bay School.

Administration Team from Island Bay Presbyterian Church

The wider community are invited to the Island Bay ANZAC service. This service follows a recognised programme, including:
Welcome
National Anthem
Breaking of the flags
Guest speaker
Traditional ANZAC hymn
Prayer
Attendance at the school's memorial
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The wider community are invited to the Island Bay ANZAC service. This service follows a recognised programme, including:
Welcome
National Anthem
Breaking of the flags
Guest speaker
Traditional ANZAC hymn
Prayer
Attendance at the school's memorial
Laying of wreaths
Bugler
Blessing.

This ANZAC service is hosted by the Island Bay Ministers' Assn, Tapu Te Ranga Marae and the NZ Returned Services Services Association.

The 25th of April was officially named Anzac Day in 1916. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

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2048 days ago

Diamonds add Bowl to Trophy Cabinet

Jo from Wellington United Associated Football Club

Wellington United Diamonds collected their fourth trophy in three years when they won the early season competition the Kelly Cup Bowl on Saturday with a 4-0 win over fellow W-League contenders Palmerston North Marist.

Diamond's who won the Kelly Cup last season, suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to… View more
Wellington United Diamonds collected their fourth trophy in three years when they won the early season competition the Kelly Cup Bowl on Saturday with a 4-0 win over fellow W-League contenders Palmerston North Marist.

Diamond's who won the Kelly Cup last season, suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Victoria University in the second round of this season's competition. That result saw them drop into the Bowl competition and they qualified for Saturday's final with a comfortable 2-0 win over Petone.

Their opponents in the final were a team that has provided a challenge for the Diamonds in recent years, Palmerston North Marist and the most recent meeting was a pre season friendly where Marist ran out 3-0 winners.

The game got off to a late start as no referee turned up, a PN Marist supporter stepped in to take the whistle and did a good job. Marist's hopes of a repeat of the pre season result were quickly dashed when a brace from Jemma Robertson in the first 20 minutes put United 2-0 up. Robertson was unlucky to not get a hat trick as United created many chances but were unable to add to their total by half time.

United dominated possession in the second half and it was only the post, a couple of near misses and a great save from Welsh, the Marist keeper, that kept the scoreline down. Then with about 20 minutes to go, substitute Nat Olson, received a ball from the hard working midfielder Lucy Jones, and despite having two players around her managed to get a shot away from the edge of the penalty which found its way into the top corner. Shortly after another sub, Charlotte Wilford-Carroll, found the bottom corner and the game finished 4-0.

ENDS
MATCH DETAILS
Kelly Cup BOWL FINAL
Wellington United 4 (Jemma Robertson 2, Nat Olson, Charlotte Wilford-Carroll)
Palmerston North Marist 0

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2048 days ago

Free help with your decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.

If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.

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2048 days ago

Wooden Cabinet | Liquor Cabinet

Andrea from Lyall Bay

We're selling some of our old furniture and this cabinet has done a fabulous job of housing our liquor bottles and china.

Dimensions as follows:
120cm length x 45cm width x 80.5cm tall.

Has a couple of small scratches caused when moving (shown in the photo)

Pick up from Lyall Bay or we can… View more
We're selling some of our old furniture and this cabinet has done a fabulous job of housing our liquor bottles and china.

Dimensions as follows:
120cm length x 45cm width x 80.5cm tall.

Has a couple of small scratches caused when moving (shown in the photo)

Pick up from Lyall Bay or we can deliver to Eastern 'burbs.

Price: $150

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2049 days ago

Discover your rights with the CAB!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping … View more
Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is core to what the Citizens Advice Bureau is about. We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take next steps and to resolve their problems.

A highlight of this year’s Awareness Week is the launch of the CAB’s new public website - www.cab.org.nz.... After a year of development and user testing, the resulting website provides an accessible, mobile-friendly, knowledgebase of 2,000 questions and answers about people’s rights that are based on real issues confronted by clients.

The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand.

The website also provides a directory of more than 30,000 community organisations so that the CAB can help connect people with any additional services they need.

We’re keen to break down any barriers people face in finding out what their rights are. Our new website is a fantastic resource for the whole community, and complements the amazing face-to-face and phone service provided by our skilled and dedicated volunteers.

We invite you to Discover Your Rights with us this Awareness Week by checking out our new website www.cab.org.nz..., calling us 0800 367 222, or by visiting your local CAB. We’re here to help.

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