Houghton Bay, Wellington

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

Need to brush up your DIY skills? Check out the free MasterStroke by Resene DIY Decorating Manual for everything you need to get started.

2504 days ago

Challenge yourself this summer!

Bluebridge Karapoti Classic - Feb 17th

Make the Bluebridge Karapoti Classic your New Year's Resolution and join 1000 other mad-keen mountain bikers for NZ’s longest running mountain bike event. Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10km north of Upper Hutt, the Karapoti Classic is New Zealand's premier mountain… View moreMake the Bluebridge Karapoti Classic your New Year's Resolution and join 1000 other mad-keen mountain bikers for NZ’s longest running mountain bike event. Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10km north of Upper Hutt, the Karapoti Classic is New Zealand's premier mountain bike event.

This old-school adventure ride combines a huge but achievable challenge with superb scenery and an awesome social scene. And with options ranging from the feature 50k Classic, to the 20k Challenge, and the Kids' 5k Klassic, Karapoti has an achievable challenge for all ages and abilities.

Established in 1986, this is NZ's original mountain bike race and the one race on every mountain biker's wish list. But don't take our word for it – CLICK HERE NOW to enter NZ's favourite mountain bike race.

Enter by February 1st to get the early-bird entry fees and you also go into a draw to win free Bluebridge Ferry travel for you and your car.

But be quick - entries are limited to 1000 starters!
Enter here!

2504 days ago

In need of a post-holiday, holiday?

Readers Rail Tours

Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - … View more
Join us on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich culture of New Zealand and an experience of a lifetime from the comfort of a unique rail and coach tour. With two options this year, you can choose to explore the beauty of the deep South or the stunning scenic North.

North Island - presented by Sunday Star-Times
When: Saturday, 12 May - Friday, 26 May

South Island - presented by The Press
When: Thursday, 19 April - Wednesday, 2 May

Book now and be in to win one of five double-passes to an NZ House & Garden House tour of your choice. Simply quote "NEIGHBOURLY" when booking over the phone or online in the voucher section.
Find out more

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2504 days ago

Top 10 mistakes Kiwi property investors make

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

From the outside, property investment may seem glamorous, which leads many people to jump into it. However, there are some common misconceptions and mistakes when getting into property investment, such as believing property investment will solve your financial problems. Here are some common … View moreFrom the outside, property investment may seem glamorous, which leads many people to jump into it. However, there are some common misconceptions and mistakes when getting into property investment, such as believing property investment will solve your financial problems. Here are some common mistakes Kiwi investors make, that you should read before you think about dipping your toes or taking a giant leap.

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2505 days ago

Casio calculator FX9750GII

Diana from Lyall Bay

Our daughter literally opened the packet and put this in her drawer as she found her original one so it is in excellent condition.

Manual: support.casio.com...

Price: $85

2506 days ago

Pick your own lavender

The Team Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Come to sunny Carterton and pick bunches of lavender at its peak flowering time.
Lavender Abbey, 351 Dalefield Rd, Dalefield, Carterton. Gold coin entry fee, lavender picking $5 per bunch. EFTPOS available.
January 13, 14, 20, 21

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2505 days ago

10ft Shipping Container

Amanda from Lyall Bay

Our trusty storage container has finally become surplus to requirements!!! It's a 10ft used shipping container. Has a light inside and dexion shelving on one wall. We fitted a lock box. Container is waterproof but looks a bit rough, has a bit of rust and won't win any beauty pageants … View moreOur trusty storage container has finally become surplus to requirements!!! It's a 10ft used shipping container. Has a light inside and dexion shelving on one wall. We fitted a lock box. Container is waterproof but looks a bit rough, has a bit of rust and won't win any beauty pageants but she does the job.

Pick up needs to be arranged by you and you will need a REAR MOUNTED HIAB as a front mounted one doesn't work so well on our driveway. Pick up is in Lyall Bay.

I have it listed elsewhere FYI (Trademe)

Price: $2,500

2505 days ago

Let's keep demand below 160MLD

The Team from Wellington Water

Recent rain and awesome water conservation by people in the community has helped supply match demand.
With more rain scheduled, lets continue loving our water to keep demand below 160MLD.
#loveeverydrop #ourwaterourfuture

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2505 days ago

Have you got your booklet yet?

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The Greater Wellington Great Outdoors summer events programme has officially started! ☀️🏞😎
Have you got your booklet yet? Head on down to your local library to pick one of these bad boys up!
#getoutdoorsgw
www.gw.govt.nz...

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2510 days ago

Old dvd and video players wanted

Aleksandra from Southgate

Kia ora
I am looking for old dvd and video players or any other machines (old phones, keyboards, old computers, radios etc.) to be deconstructe by kids at holiday program. No tv and computer screans please.
Many thanks
Aleksandra

Free

2506 days ago

Wellington Summer Events

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We have parks, parks galore. We have places and spaces and things to explore. You’ll discover so many things that you never knew before! Check out our website www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents to see our full list.

Don’t miss out, be sure to book popular events – they book up fast!
See what's on!

2506 days ago

Wasp Wipeout - Paper Wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and … View more
Howdy all. Here at Wasp Wipeout we thought we'd give you some information on how to deal with the wasp that most populates urban gardens - the paper wasp.

Paper wasps can be easily identified by their long, drooping back legs and laid-back, slow style of flying.

Asian, Australian and European paper wasps have gradually made their homes around our houses and fences and over the past few years and while they are useful for some unwanted bugs like the great white cabbage butterfly, unfortunately they aren't picky and have been feasting on our monarch butterfly caterpillar and other useful native bugs as well.

At Wasp Wipeout we are working hard to help raise funds to wipe out the most invasive species of wasps - the vespula (common and German) variety which inhabit a lot of our bush areas and regularly invade picnics and barbecues. To help us fight this species you can donate here

If you want to find out more about paper wasps, you can read the story and watch the video here
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2506 days ago

Exploratory harbour bores project update — drilling resumes

The Team from Wellington Water

With the New Year, the harbour bores project has resumed its drilling programme with the barge and drilling rig Tuhora heading back out.

Drilling is expected to continue for up to 30 days, weather dependent, at a new location near Somes Island.

We’ve chosen this site based on data from the … View more
With the New Year, the harbour bores project has resumed its drilling programme with the barge and drilling rig Tuhora heading back out.

Drilling is expected to continue for up to 30 days, weather dependent, at a new location near Somes Island.

We’ve chosen this site based on data from the first bore site which indicated that whilst the Waiwhetu aquifer has treatable quantities of freshwater in a viable yield, there is potential for better results at a second site.

This site also allows us to triangulate results using data on water from the land-based bore on Somes, which also draws on the Waiwhetu aquifer.

The barge and drilling rig has had modifications to the leg bases to ensure stability in the softer sea bed conditions.

For more information about the harbour bores project visit: wellingtonwater.co.nz...

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2507 days ago

Tall narrow bookcase -- free

Eleanor from Island Bay

111cm high
46cm wide

Pick up from Clyde Street, Island Bay.

Text me on 027 6624 200 if you're keen!

Free

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2507 days ago

Vintage wooden school desk with pencil groove

Eleanor from Island Bay

Pick up from Clyde Street, Island Bay.

Text me on 027 6624 200 if you're keen!

Price: $40

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2508 days ago

Geese

Helen from Newtown

Two geese noticed flying very high over central Newtown this Saturday afternoon. Heading south. Anyone know of their possible destination?

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