Houghton Bay, Wellington

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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

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2140 days ago

Poll: cleaner needed

Bahrie from Island Bay

I am looking for a cleaner for 3 hours a week. Its will be consistent and long term.
Warm regards

cleaner needed
  • 50% other
    50% Complete
  • 50% island bay
    50% Complete
2 votes
2140 days ago

Wanted please free jars with lids, used coffee grounds and lavender

Lily from Island Bay

Kia ora,
Looking to make a large batch of Wake me up coffee scrub, and Vanilla lavender, and cinnamon scrub for the year. Any size jars with lids, batches of used coffee grounds and lavender flowers be much appreciated for this project. Free scrub exchange for any donations :)

Thank you
Lily… View more
Kia ora,
Looking to make a large batch of Wake me up coffee scrub, and Vanilla lavender, and cinnamon scrub for the year. Any size jars with lids, batches of used coffee grounds and lavender flowers be much appreciated for this project. Free scrub exchange for any donations :)

Thank you
Lily 0210732870

Free

2141 days ago

Out riding with your mates this summer?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and … View more
There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and plan your stops along the way. If you find yourself ahead of the group slow down and wait for others to catch up. And as always, ride your own ride and stay Shiny Side Up!
Book your on-road coaching

2145 days ago

Does our driving attitude need to change?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Does our attitude toward disability carparks need to change? Stuff Nation contributor Noel Burland thinks so.

He expressed his opinion of the topic after an article appeared on Stuff about a man in Rangiora, who had taken his nine-year-old son who has Cerebral Palsy to the local … View more
Hi neighbours,

Does our attitude toward disability carparks need to change? Stuff Nation contributor Noel Burland thinks so.

He expressed his opinion of the topic after an article appeared on Stuff about a man in Rangiora, who had taken his nine-year-old son who has Cerebral Palsy to the local swimming pool, and found a note on his car that read: "not genuine, shame on you" on his windscreen after he legally had used a disability park outside the pool.

"The person who left the note has quite clearly made an egregious error of judgement, something that may be more common than we realise,
" Burland said.

"That error was the fact that not all disabilities are visible and this person was completely wrong to assume the family weren't entitled to use the park - despite the fact they had the proper disability card displayed on the dashboard of their car."

So we want to hear your opinion on this topic. Have you ever faced a situation like this in your community? Do you think most people understand the rules around disability carparks? Do drivers need to improve their attitudes? Share your thoughts in the replies below.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2141 days ago

Free kombucha scoby(s), delabelled jars, liquid smoke

Faye from Newtown

Need or would like any of the items have them available for free in Newtown. Liquid smoke is used to give a hint of smokiness in cooking.
Happy New Year 🌰🌱🌳 cheers Faye

Free

2144 days ago

People with no relatives in Wellington or New Zealand Pot Luck lunch!!

Niki from Newtown

Pot luck lunch on January 19th at the beautiful Haitaitai Bowling Club. Come along and make some wonderful new friends who will provide support and friendship for those times when you are missing your family..and more!!!! Please bring a plate to share, we have the room from 11.30-1.30pm. Gold coin … View morePot luck lunch on January 19th at the beautiful Haitaitai Bowling Club. Come along and make some wonderful new friends who will provide support and friendship for those times when you are missing your family..and more!!!! Please bring a plate to share, we have the room from 11.30-1.30pm. Gold coin for tea and coffee. Please let me know if you can come...Niki.

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2144 days ago

Help ! Old MAC Keyboard Needed

Andrew from Houghton Bay

Hi folks and happy 2019. My MAC silver keyboard decided to terminate its relationship with me rather than celebrate the new year. Anyone have an old one they don't need or would like to sell?

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2143 days ago

Dishonesty threatens NZ's honesty stalls

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
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Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.

One grower-family was targeted with a spate of $100 per day thefts.

But out-of-pocket growers have pledged to continue; keeping the "Kiwi tradition" alive, in spite of thieves.

To read more, click here.

Do you make the most of honesty stalls when you're driving throughout New Zealand?

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2143 days ago

WEGC School Jersey

Adele from Melrose

$15.00
Size S (approx 10/12)
Some paint marks
Ph or txt 0272204077

Price: $15

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2144 days ago

DIY in the war against wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important … View more
Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important things to note are not to get too close (these sprays can go up to four metres), and to do it at dusk once the wasps have returned to their nests. If you are unsure where the nests are, you can usually follow the wasp to it, as they don't travel too far away.

- ​Vespex is a protein-based bait which is suitable for use on the vespula wasp species. This is usually done at landscape scale as a small tub of bait can cover a large area. You don't need to find the nests as the wasps carry the bait home with them. Vespex is not at all attractive to bees. If there is a problem in your area you can learn all about the use of vespex here. You will need to be an approved user - a short 10-minute video course is all that is required. Vespex is not suitable for paper wasps as they prefer live bait. You can also contribute to our fight against wasps here: givealittle.co.nz...

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2144 days ago

Gardens Magic starts on Tuesday!

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Celebrate 40 years of Summer City and 150 years of our beautiful Botanic Gardens with 3 weeks of memorable music 8-27 Jan. Week One schedule listed below. Arrive early for a great picnic spot, then enjoy the sounds of Aotearoa's best and brightest. There will also be free cake for the first … View moreCelebrate 40 years of Summer City and 150 years of our beautiful Botanic Gardens with 3 weeks of memorable music 8-27 Jan. Week One schedule listed below. Arrive early for a great picnic spot, then enjoy the sounds of Aotearoa's best and brightest. There will also be free cake for the first 150 people on opening night (8 Jan) to celebrate 40 years of Summer City events! Check out our website for more info.

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