Houghton Bay, Wellington

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

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.

2159 days ago

New Wellington Hospital bus hub

Community Engagement Advisor from

Wellington Hospital bus hub Stops A and C outside the main entrance of the hospital are open from Sunday 23 December. Thank you for your patience during the construction of this hub. Find out more visit metlink.org.nz

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2159 days ago

Surface flooding on State Highways 1 and 2

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington drivers have been asked to take care on the roads due to surface flooding following persistent rain. Read more

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2159 days ago

Christmas morning church service in Island Bay - for everyone

Administration Team from Island Bay Presbyterian Church

Welcome! Our doors are wide open for our 9.30am service on Tuesday, Christmas Day. 88 The Parade (100m city side of the shops). It's a friendly short service of celebration, and great for families, especially children.
If you have family from out of town, you're especially welcome. And … View more
Welcome! Our doors are wide open for our 9.30am service on Tuesday, Christmas Day. 88 The Parade (100m city side of the shops). It's a friendly short service of celebration, and great for families, especially children.
If you have family from out of town, you're especially welcome. And if you only ever enter a church once a year, that's fine too!

Casual clothes, and kids can bring along their favourite gift. Let your children hear the nativity story so they get a sense of why Christmas is celebrated around the world. See you here!

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2159 days ago

Getting around over the Christmas period

Metlink

In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the … View more
In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Learn more

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2159 days ago

Rongotai College for All 2022

Amy from Lyall Bay

The Rongotai Elves are ready, tonight is the night (and tomorrow night), come and get your Christmas presents wrapped.

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2160 days ago

Fire at pump station affects water supply to Brooklyn

The Team from Wellington Water

UPDATE 3:30pm

Our crews have put a temporary fix in place that means we can restart supplying water to the reservoir. Please don't go nuts with your water use as we are still working on a permanent fix which will take a couple of days.

Residents shouldn't notice any interruptions to … View more
UPDATE 3:30pm

Our crews have put a temporary fix in place that means we can restart supplying water to the reservoir. Please don't go nuts with your water use as we are still working on a permanent fix which will take a couple of days.

Residents shouldn't notice any interruptions to their water supply, however if you do experience any water pressure or quality issues please contact Wellington City Council on 04 499 4444.

UPDATE 12pm

An electrical fire at Brooklyn’s Epuni Street drinking water pump station overnight has damaged important equipment used to control the supply of water to a major reservoir.

The Brooklyn reservoir holds 24 hours’ worth of drinking-water and supplies approximately 10,000 residents of Brooklyn. The reservoir is currently about 75% full.

Our crews have been on site since 3:00am this morning and are working to get this pump station up and running as quickly as possible.

There is currently no immediate threat to water supply for residents, however we’re asking residents to conserve water until we have a fix in place.

Things you can do to reduce your water use:
- Put off watering your garden.
- Hold off of washing your clothes or putting your dishwasher on.
- Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth and washing your hands.
- Reduce your shower time or put off showering.
- Use the single flush button on your toilet (or apply the ‘if it’s yellow let it mellow’ rule).

At this stage we expect to get some service restored to the pump station this afternoon but it could take until tomorrow.

We will provide updates once we have further information.

This is also a great reminder to make sure you have your home water storage sorted. In case of an emergency you will need to rely on the water you have stored at home. You can purchase 200 litre water tanks from your local council for $105, or simply fill plastic bottles of various sizes and store in a cool dry space.

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2159 days ago

Island Bay Festival 2019

Lisa Cunningham from Island Bay Festival

Next year, we are doing things a bit different, we’re packing some of our regular events in to one family focused fun weekend. The Ribble st Races, Parade and Variety show will happen on Saturday 9 February, and the Day in the Bay is set for Sunday 10 February.
Plans for the weekend are shaping … View more
Next year, we are doing things a bit different, we’re packing some of our regular events in to one family focused fun weekend. The Ribble st Races, Parade and Variety show will happen on Saturday 9 February, and the Day in the Bay is set for Sunday 10 February.
Plans for the weekend are shaping up nicely, and we are really looking forward to it!

It is also a great opportunity for local organisations and community groups to showcase what they do and what Island Bay is about by getting involved on the weekend holding an activity or information stall, or by hosting an event during the week. If this is something your organisation or group is interested in doing, get in touch with us by email to ibfwebsite@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and looking forward to seeing you at the Island Bay Festival in the New Year!

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2160 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

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… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

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.

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Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
    53.4% Complete
1167 votes
2160 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A binding referendum on personal cannabis is to be held at the 2020 general election. Do you think personal cannabis use should be legalised in NZ? Read more about the topic here.

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 56.8% Yes
    56.8% Complete
  • 43.2% No
    43.2% Complete
2544 votes
2160 days ago

Wheelie bin clips

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’ve finished delivering over 40,000 wheelie bin clips to all residents who currently have a council-provided wheelie bin. If you have a council recycling wheelie bin, and haven’t received a clip, please let us know by Friday 18 Jan and we can organise for delivery in Jan/Feb 2019. You can … View moreWe’ve finished delivering over 40,000 wheelie bin clips to all residents who currently have a council-provided wheelie bin. If you have a council recycling wheelie bin, and haven’t received a clip, please let us know by Friday 18 Jan and we can organise for delivery in Jan/Feb 2019. You can call us (04 499 4444) or email info@wcc.govt.nz with your name, address & phone number.

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2167 days ago

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

Niki from Newtown

Hi everyone, if your relatives are all outside of Wellington or New Zealand, I have organized a Pot Luck lunch at the Haitaitai Bowling Club on Saturday 19th January from 11.30 - 1.30pm. Gold coin and a plate to share please. Come along and make some wonderful new friends to fill that gap!!! Please… View moreHi everyone, if your relatives are all outside of Wellington or New Zealand, I have organized a Pot Luck lunch at the Haitaitai Bowling Club on Saturday 19th January from 11.30 - 1.30pm. Gold coin and a plate to share please. Come along and make some wonderful new friends to fill that gap!!! Please let me know if you are coming along
Niki.

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2161 days ago

Single bed

Cathie from Island Bay

Single bed with mattress. Just 190cm long.

Free

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2161 days ago

Couch

Cathie from Island Bay

Green fold out couch to give away. Very comfy and in good condition.

Free

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