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2679 days ago

Public Bus Meeting 4 September, 7:30pm, Khandallah Town Hall

Nicola from Khandallah

Reminder - there will be a public meeting hosted by the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Tuesday, 4 September at 7:30pm in the Khandallah Town Hall on the new Metlink bus system.

This is a chance for the GWRC councillors and their officials to listen to the community and hear the issues … View more
Reminder - there will be a public meeting hosted by the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Tuesday, 4 September at 7:30pm in the Khandallah Town Hall on the new Metlink bus system.

This is a chance for the GWRC councillors and their officials to listen to the community and hear the issues they are facing with the new bus system.

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2672 days ago

Karori getting two extra buses for morning and evening peaks

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Two additional buses have been introduced to increase passenger capacity for Karori commuters during the daily peak, timed for 07:50 and 08:30 Monday through Friday between Karori Park and Courtenay Place. The buses will double up for existing buses already running on posted timetables, providing … View moreTwo additional buses have been introduced to increase passenger capacity for Karori commuters during the daily peak, timed for 07:50 and 08:30 Monday through Friday between Karori Park and Courtenay Place. The buses will double up for existing buses already running on posted timetables, providing additional capacity rather than newly scheduled services, for the next three months.

Sourced from Mana Coachlines, the green buses will not feature Metlink livery but will be easily identifiable and display the sign: Route 2 Courtenay Place.

Route time - Departing destination - When added to network
3 0812 Hutchison Road Stop A Wellington Station 14/8/18
3 0822 Hutchison Road Stop A Wellington Station 14/8/18
36 0750 Kilbirnie Shops Stop B Wellington Station 14/8/18
36 0800 Kilbirnie Shops Stop B Wellington Station 14/8/18
2 0755 Karori Park Courtenay Place 06/9/18
2 0830 Karori Park Courtenay Place 06/9/18
2 1705 Courtenay Place Stop A Karori 24/8/18
2 1720 Courtenay Place Stop A Karori 21/8/18
2 1715 Lambton Quay North End Stop D (Supreme Court) Seatoun 21/8/18
3 1705 Wellington Station Stop B Lyall Bay 21/8/18

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2672 days ago

Kate Sheppard (bicycle) ride

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

The National Library proudly supporting Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga in collaboration with Wellington Frocks on Bikes, are excited to commemorate 125 years since women gained the right to vote – with the Kate Sheppard Ride.

22 September 2018 - Old St Pauls
Wellington Old St Paul’s,… View more
The National Library proudly supporting Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga in collaboration with Wellington Frocks on Bikes, are excited to commemorate 125 years since women gained the right to vote – with the Kate Sheppard Ride.

22 September 2018 - Old St Pauls
Wellington Old St Paul’s, Wellington Museum, National Library, Thistle Inn, Premier House and a photo stop at Parliament’s grounds.
1.30 - 4.30pm
Dress to impress and get your wheels spinning by joining us at 1.30pm on Saturday, 22 September 2018 (wet weather day will be the next day) at Old St Paul’s in Mulgrave Street.

The Suffrage 125 bicycle ride will take you through the streets of old Thorndon and Wellington’s CBD. The ride will take in significant historic and heritage places such as the Old St Paul’s, Wellington Museum, National Library, Thistle Inn, Premier House and a photo stop at Parliament’s grounds. The ride will conclude at Old Government Buildings with a celebratory ‘125 Cupcake’ from the Cake Society, refreshments from Six Barrel Soda and a prize for best dressed.

Tickets will be limited to 145 participants and available on Evenfinda in August for a Kate Sheppard $10 bill. If you don’t have a bike, discounted rental is available from Switched on Bikes. Follow us on Facebook to find out more as further details are confirmed:

Proudly supported by the National Library, Wellington Museum, Parliamentary Services, Premier House, Thistle Inn, Bicycle Junction, Switched on Bikes, Victoria University of Wellington, Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Ministry for Women, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Wellington City Council.

2672 days ago

Maori language week: Children's stories and sustainable art

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Saturday 15th September, 10:30pm to 12:30pm
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Cost: Free. No booking required.

Fun for mokopuna and tamariki
Bring your mokopuna and tamariki to enjoy stories in English and te… View more
Date: Saturday 15th September, 10:30pm to 12:30pm
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Cost: Free. No booking required.

Fun for mokopuna and tamariki
Bring your mokopuna and tamariki to enjoy stories in English and te reo Māori and to make some great earth friendly art!

Learn from our resident story teller
Resident story teller Watene Kaihua will present interactive te reo stories where tamariki can learn new words and have fun.

Make a kete or poi from recycled materials
Make a kete or poi from recycled materials, do some colouring in or make a mask of an Atua (Māori god).

Hot drinks and treats are available from our local cafe, and of course, we have the Topp Twins exhibition to browse .

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2673 days ago

Free Meeting Space for Community Groups in September

Kathleen from Ngaio

Hi folks, SubUrban Co-working in Jville is offering their super sunny Clocktower meeting space for free to community groups in September.
Book here. www.suburban.org.nz... or email contact@suburban.org.nz.

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2673 days ago

It’s biscuit time, get yours now!

Girl Guiding New Zealand

GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.

Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Wellington or buy online!

For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Get your biscuits here!

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2673 days ago

We're giving away FREE reusable shopping bags!

Tommy's Real Estate Wellington City

Tommy’s Real Estate has always been big on supporting the local communities who have supported us. Now we are doing something for the environment!

It is estimated New Zealanders use around 1.6 billion single-use plastic bags every year. By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the … View more
Tommy’s Real Estate has always been big on supporting the local communities who have supported us. Now we are doing something for the environment!

It is estimated New Zealanders use around 1.6 billion single-use plastic bags every year. By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean! Tommy’s is giving away 35,000 heavy duty reusable shopping bags over the next several weeks in an effort to help free our beautiful Wellington city from plastic shopping bags.

You can collect yours from any Tommy’s open home or Tommy’s office!

For the next 4 weeks we will be stationed at:
- New World Chaffers on Saturday (12pm – 2pm) and Sunday (10am – 12pm)
- Harbourside Sunday Market (10am – 12pm)

Tommy’s, more GREEN than just our branding.
Find a Tommy's office!

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2673 days ago

Gardens it’s Spring time !

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

It’s that crazy time of year again SPRING!
When everything in your garden looks like it’s having a bad hair day!

Looking at it you think where do we start! The answer is you don’t ! let me do it for you. Call me on 0272430951 and arrange a
Free quote to tidy your gardens up .

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It’s that crazy time of year again SPRING!
When everything in your garden looks like it’s having a bad hair day!

Looking at it you think where do we start! The answer is you don’t ! let me do it for you. Call me on 0272430951 and arrange a
Free quote to tidy your gardens up .

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Www.natureschoice.co.nz

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2673 days ago

Gardening!

Ian from Khandallah

It’s that crazy time of year again SPRING!
When everything in your garden looks like it’s having a bad hair day!

Looking at it you think where do we start! The answer is you don’t ! let me do it for you. Call me on 027243951 and arrange a
Free quote to tidy your gardens up .

View more
It’s that crazy time of year again SPRING!
When everything in your garden looks like it’s having a bad hair day!

Looking at it you think where do we start! The answer is you don’t ! let me do it for you. Call me on 027243951 and arrange a
Free quote to tidy your gardens up .

www.facebook.com...
Www.natureschoice.co.nz

Negotiable

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