Kaiwharawhara, Wellington

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1343 days ago

Pretty in pastel

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen. Use Resene testpots to co-ordinate with your home's colour palette.

Find out how to create your own.

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1343 days ago

How should we dispose of Wellington’s waste?

Wellington City Council

The existing consents for Wellington’s Southern Landfill expire in 2026, and we need to decide how we dispose of our residual waste (what’s left after we reduce, reuse and recycle) after this date.

We’ve developed a shortlist of three options and want to know what you think of them.

- … View more
The existing consents for Wellington’s Southern Landfill expire in 2026, and we need to decide how we dispose of our residual waste (what’s left after we reduce, reuse and recycle) after this date.

We’ve developed a shortlist of three options and want to know what you think of them.

- New landfill on top of existing landfill (piggyback option) - the Council's preferred option.
- Waste to energy incineration.
- No residual waste facility in Wellington City.

Go to wcc.nz/letstalk for more info and to have your say. Submissions close 5pm Sunday 15 May 2022.
Find out more

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1343 days ago

Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington opening for face-to-face clients

The Team from

Now that the country has moved to Orange we are re-opening our branches to the public. Please wear a mask and keep 1-metre distancing.
Our Central Wellington branch is already open and our other branches (Johnsonville, Kilbirnie, Newtown and Karori) will open from Tuesday 26th April. To check our … View more
Now that the country has moved to Orange we are re-opening our branches to the public. Please wear a mask and keep 1-metre distancing.
Our Central Wellington branch is already open and our other branches (Johnsonville, Kilbirnie, Newtown and Karori) will open from Tuesday 26th April. To check our opening hours, and see what other services are available at a CAB please go to our website (www.cab.org.nz...) and enter the name of the branch.

1344 days ago

Do you have a great persimmon recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1345 days ago

Mother's Day at Frankie's!

Frankie's Bar and Eatery

Mother’s Day Brunch done right- let’s celebrate the women who raised us by raising a glass of bubbly in their honour.

With a glass of G.H.Mumm Champagne on arrival especially for the Mums, indulge in the buffet breakfast of your dreams, from family favourite savouries to sensational sweet … View more
Mother’s Day Brunch done right- let’s celebrate the women who raised us by raising a glass of bubbly in their honour.

With a glass of G.H.Mumm Champagne on arrival especially for the Mums, indulge in the buffet breakfast of your dreams, from family favourite savouries to sensational sweet pastries and everything in between.

Book in for a day filled with beautiful moments of celebration at Frankie’s Eatery this Mother’s Day.

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1347 days ago

Wellington Anzac Day Commemorations 2022

Ministry of Culture & Heritage

Anzac Day commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and honours our returned service personnel.

National commemorations to mark Anzac Day will take place on Monday 25 April in Wellington.

If attending:

- Please follow all relevant COVID-19 guidelines.
- Face masks are … View more
Anzac Day commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and honours our returned service personnel.

National commemorations to mark Anzac Day will take place on Monday 25 April in Wellington.

If attending:

- Please follow all relevant COVID-19 guidelines.
- Face masks are recommended.
- If unwell, please stay home.

Both the Dawn Service and National Commemoration Service will be broadcast live by TVNZ1 and RNZ National.
Find out more

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1353 days ago

Visiting the library under Red settings

Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces

At Red, our libraries are open with face masks required. Vaccine passes will no longer be required from Friday 8 April except for He Matapihi Library, due to National Library requirements. Please stay home if you are unwell. More information: www.wcl.govt.nz...

1348 days ago

Meal planning with Stuff’s Dinner Sorted

Stuff

Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View more
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.

Sign up here it's free!
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1378 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

A lovely picture of a tarāpuka by Louise Thomas.
"Our beautiful endemic and endangered black-billed gull/tarāpuka (Chroicocephalus bulleri). Sometimes I've found them a little confusing to identify as in non-breeding plumage, black-billed gulls can have a two-coloured brownish and black… View more
A lovely picture of a tarāpuka by Louise Thomas.
"Our beautiful endemic and endangered black-billed gull/tarāpuka (Chroicocephalus bulleri). Sometimes I've found them a little confusing to identify as in non-breeding plumage, black-billed gulls can have a two-coloured brownish and black bill and red legs, but they always have a longer, finer bill than a red-billed gull - that said there is also a little variation in the bill sizes. The two species sometimes hang out together as well to make it more confusing. Bird #57 in 2022."

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1350 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week a picture from Rosa Marie.
"Here are a few 'birdie' shots while I was on the 10 minute boat ride at Zealandia on Friday! I had never been on the boat, so it was such a joy to see the shags from another angle."

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1348 days ago

Free 8 High Back Black Chairs

Amitava from Kaiwharawhara

If any one is interested, these 8 high back black chairs are free to be taken away today, Saturday 16.4.22 or by tomorrow, Sunday 17.4.22 by 4pm.

As you can see from the two photos, one of them have sun damage on the top part ... all other chairs are in perfect condition.

My address - 34 … View more
If any one is interested, these 8 high back black chairs are free to be taken away today, Saturday 16.4.22 or by tomorrow, Sunday 17.4.22 by 4pm.

As you can see from the two photos, one of them have sun damage on the top part ... all other chairs are in perfect condition.

My address - 34 Cameron street Kaiwharawhara. 021 727 790.

Free

1349 days ago

Enjoy a Ryman village now

Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.

With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away … View more
Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.

With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away will help ease this transition.

Care options vary between villages.
Learn more

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1350 days ago

Eggs & bunny ears

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Choose pretty patterned paper to make découpage eggs, then wrap them in bunny ear napkins to create a gorgeous table setting. Get creative with your Resene paint colours.
Find out how to create your own.

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1351 days ago

Thinking about getting a deck?

Price Smart from

Either it is repanelling or building your deck from scratch, Price Smart can take care of it. From design to completion. Be relieved and insured your deck will be ready for the sunny days.
We also provide maintenance services such as water blasting and staining. Don’t hesitate and give us a call… View more
Either it is repanelling or building your deck from scratch, Price Smart can take care of it. From design to completion. Be relieved and insured your deck will be ready for the sunny days.
We also provide maintenance services such as water blasting and staining. Don’t hesitate and give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

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1355 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Peach

Reporter Community News

"I came to SPCA initially when I was found lost and very underweight. I have been looked after for a while and am now ready to find a home!
Although I didn't look my best when I first arrived at SPCA, it didn't take long for me to settle in and start looking healthier and happier. I … View more
"I came to SPCA initially when I was found lost and very underweight. I have been looked after for a while and am now ready to find a home!
Although I didn't look my best when I first arrived at SPCA, it didn't take long for me to settle in and start looking healthier and happier. I charm most people I meet, and have lots of love to give. I can be a bit over the top when first meeting other dogs, but have gotten to make some friends and get to win them over with my exuberant greetings. If I were to go home to another dog, it would need to be one who is social and still eager to share playtime with me as an older dog may get annoyed with me. I am better suited to medium to large male dogs so this is my preference for a home. When it comes to training I come across very goofy at first, but am very motivated by treats and have started to pick up training easily. I'd like to continue training in my new home and show you what I'm capable of achieving. Although I can be full of beans at times, I really do love a good cuddle and chill out time with my humans, and once I have a good routine I am sure to flourish in my new home. I am so full of character and bound to provide you with lots of laughs. History of my previous homes is unknown, and for this reason combined with my personality, the team is looking for a home for me with confident children over 10 years or adults. I am looking for a home without cats."

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