Houghton Bay, Wellington

2816 days ago

Poll: Are you able to afford your own home?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View more
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.

So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?

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Are you able to afford your own home?
  • 41% Yes, I can
    41% Complete
  • 15.9% Only with the help of Kiwisaver/ partner
    15.9% Complete
  • 6.9% In another 5-10 years I could
    6.9% Complete
  • 36.3% No, renting is my only option
    36.3% Complete
1997 votes
2816 days ago

Free Fridge - Must go asap, I need my space back!!

Selene from Island Bay

Fisher & Paykel
Serial No: RLF299943E249TR White
160cm tall, 53cm wide & 54cm deep
Has scratches and minor dent. Seals aren't best on fridge door - see photos. Light bulb blown.

Runs well. Anywhere from 5 to 10 years old.
I know it's not in the best of best condition but it… View more
Fisher & Paykel
Serial No: RLF299943E249TR White
160cm tall, 53cm wide & 54cm deep
Has scratches and minor dent. Seals aren't best on fridge door - see photos. Light bulb blown.

Runs well. Anywhere from 5 to 10 years old.
I know it's not in the best of best condition but it still works well. The seals are the only thing really needing done to it.
FREE because it didn't sell at $100 ono and I now really just want my space back!
Text or call me to arrange time to view 021 169 9084 Island Bay

Free

2823 days ago

Getting around Wellington City after 15 July - metlink.org.nz is here to help

Community Engagement Advisor from

Wellington city bus routes are changing from Sunday 15 July.

Read up on the new timetables NOW at www.metlink.org.nz...

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2817 days ago

Heard the news? Improving your hearing has never been so easy…

Wellington Hearing Care

Today you don’t have to accept not being able to hear well. The latest hearing aid technology can make your hearing feel normal again.

If you would like to find out how well you could be hearing, then I invite you to visit our hearing centre in Johnsonville, for a … View more
Today you don’t have to accept not being able to hear well. The latest hearing aid technology can make your hearing feel normal again.

If you would like to find out how well you could be hearing, then I invite you to visit our hearing centre in Johnsonville, for a FREE Lifestyle Hearing Assessment, we can even demonstrate what a difference hearing aids can make for you, free of charge and without obligation.

If you mention Neighbourly, we will give you a $250 discount off any hearing aid system you purchase... because we want to be good neighbours!
Find out more

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2817 days ago

Operatunity presents Shake, Rattle & Roll!

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

The 50’s and 60’s brought about a more enveloping style of music, which featured a more liberating beat, greater gusto and a more contagious invitation to dance than ever heard before. Some of the greatest artists of all time lead to fanatical adoration, frenzied fans and even panty throwing!
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The 50’s and 60’s brought about a more enveloping style of music, which featured a more liberating beat, greater gusto and a more contagious invitation to dance than ever heard before. Some of the greatest artists of all time lead to fanatical adoration, frenzied fans and even panty throwing!

Iconic New Zealand artists like Suzanne Lynch (The Chicks) and Pat Urlich (Peking Man) will be joined by Operatunity’s favourite core artist Bonnie & Karl. We are in for a shaking, rattling and rolling good time! With songs from the likes of Elvis, Connie Francis, Bill Hayley and the Comets and more!
Book your tickets here!

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2817 days ago

18 Wellington buildings require safety checks

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington City Council has identified 113 buildings in the capital that are clad in aluminium composite panelling (ACP), which was linked to the Grenfell tower disaster in June 2017 that claimed 72 lives.

The owners of 18 Wellington buildings with cladding similar to that seen in London's … View more
Wellington City Council has identified 113 buildings in the capital that are clad in aluminium composite panelling (ACP), which was linked to the Grenfell tower disaster in June 2017 that claimed 72 lives.

The owners of 18 Wellington buildings with cladding similar to that seen in London's fatal Grenfell Tower fire have been told to seek an engineer's fire assessment. Find out more.

2818 days ago

Road diversions in Kilbirnie starting Sunday 17 June

The Team from Wellington Water

From Sunday 17 June 2018, local road diversions will be in place around the Evans Bay Parade/Kilbirnie Crescent intersection, in Kilbirnie.

This is due to stormwater renewals that are taking place in the area.

The diversions will be in place for approximately four weeks as we are working in … View more
From Sunday 17 June 2018, local road diversions will be in place around the Evans Bay Parade/Kilbirnie Crescent intersection, in Kilbirnie.

This is due to stormwater renewals that are taking place in the area.

The diversions will be in place for approximately four weeks as we are working in the area, and they will be clearly signposted both throughout the work site and surrounding roads.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we carry out this work.

For more information and updates about this project visit wellingtonwater.co.nz...

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2818 days ago

Free Jars

Celia from Island Bay

Is there any Jam makers or picklers that are interested in free jars? I have a collection that I am trying to find a new home/use.
Thanks
Celia

Free

2818 days ago

Keep warm with free curtains

Sustainability Trust

Got a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.

Wellington Curtain Bank is open… View more
Got a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.

Wellington Curtain Bank is open for orders. To find out more and apply for curtains, go to the Sustainability Trust website or give us a call on 0508 78 78 24 extn 705. You’ll find an order form, and an instruction video on how to measure your windows so the curtains fit well.
Order curtains

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2819 days ago

Driving to the CBD? Remember to take coins!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Wellington,

Did you know new braille dots on ANZ debit cards have damaged 160 parking machines in Wellington's CBD? The council has to replace 512 machines, and is asking motorists not to use debit cards to pay for on-street parking in the CBD for the next few weeks. To read more, … View more
Hi Wellington,

Did you know new braille dots on ANZ debit cards have damaged 160 parking machines in Wellington's CBD? The council has to replace 512 machines, and is asking motorists not to use debit cards to pay for on-street parking in the CBD for the next few weeks. To read more, click here.

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2818 days ago

Free standing stove

Denyse from Southgate

Hi There,
Does anyone have a free standing F&P or similar stove in very good condition they would like to sell?
If so please email/txt me.
Thanks Denyse

2819 days ago

Poll: Are home ventilation systems worth it?

Reporter Homed

Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View more
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.

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Are home ventilation systems worth it?
  • 62.1% Yes it's been great.
    62.1% Complete
  • 16.8% No, our windows still weep.
    16.8% Complete
  • 21.1% It's improved but not removed.
    21.1% Complete
972 votes
2822 days ago

What do you think about our airports?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Wellington,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Wellingtonians think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest … View more
Hi Wellington,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Wellingtonians think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports you've been to in NZ? Email your thoughts to our travel reporter at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”

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2819 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

#NVW2018

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2823 days ago

A hall full of glorious junk good to go tomorrow!

Administration Team from Island Bay Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church garage sale is tomorrow (Sat 9th) at 10am. 88 The Parade -100m north of the shops. You donated, and now we're sharing it around again! Art, chest of drawers, toys, games, books, music, STACKS of kitchen things, electrical, clothing, silverware. The works!

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