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2746 days ago

Severe weather watch for Wellington region

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes… View moreFrom MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes the possibility of these gales becoming severe in Wellington, southern Wairarapa and the Kaikoura Coast.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case other areas are added to the watch, or if this is updated to a warning.

Heavy Rain Watch
Area: Wellington, and Wairarapa south of Featherston
Valid: 11 hours from 8:00am to 7:00pm Friday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, chiefly about Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the eastern hills of Wellington.

Strong Wind Watch
Area: Wellington, Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the Kaikoura Coast
Valid: 11 hours from 10:00am to 9:00pm Friday
Forecast: Southwesterlies may approach severe gale in exposed places.

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2746 days ago

Radio Te Upoko o te Ika: archived, digitised and broadcast to the world

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Te wiki o te reo Māori - Māori language week
Piripi Walker(broadcaster and writer), Richard McIntosh (National Library Learning Team) and Tāina McGregor (Oral Historian Māori) discuss how and why Te Upoko o te Ika archive came to be part of the Alexander Turnbull Collection, the diversity of … View more
Te wiki o te reo Māori - Māori language week
Piripi Walker(broadcaster and writer), Richard McIntosh (National Library Learning Team) and Tāina McGregor (Oral Historian Māori) discuss how and why Te Upoko o te Ika archive came to be part of the Alexander Turnbull Collection, the diversity of material, making the recordings publically accessible and the value of this and other Māori aural collections.
Significant and example recordings will be played during the presentation.

Free event (no booking required)
Tuesday 11 September 2018
Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets

Reel-to-reel, cassettes, floppy disks, digital audio tape, CDs, you name it – the life of O Te Upoko O Te Ika radio station was preserved on all manner of formats. In 2007, Te Reo Irirangi O Te Upoko O Te Ika Trust donated over two thousand of these interviews recorded between 1982-1995, to become one of the Alexander Turnbull Library’s biggest collections: Te Upoko O Te Ika Sound Recordings: Ref: OHColl-0937
Hundreds of these interviews were conducted and broadcast in the interviewees’ first language, Te Reo. The voices of Radio Te Upoko O Te Ika are a storehouse of politics and culture unique to Aotearoa New Zealand and a treasure illuminating the depth and diversity of Te Reo Māori.

In 2015, the Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika Trust and the Alexander Turnbull Library began working to make this archive of music and conversational and formal Māori language recordings available to the public online and on its ground floor audio pods.

Thanks to the vision and tireless effort of Piripi Walker and the Trustees and staff of Te Reo Irirangi o Te Ūpoko o Te Ika Trust, National Library’s Richard McIntosh and the staff of Digital New Zealand and the Alexander Turnbull Library the collection continues to be digitised and remastered for full public access.

Speakers:
Veteran Māori broadcaster Piripi Walker managed Te Upoko o te Ika Radio Station for its first three years (1987 – 1991) and was a Māori negotiator for the Māori Broadcasting Treaty Claims.

Richard McIntosh is part of the Kaiārahi and Learning teams in Public Programmes (National Library) focussing on He Tohu and Treaty education. His interest in the ‘revolutionary’ potential for learners of our national language drove his determination to initiate and lead the public access project.
As Alexander Turnbull Library’s Oral Historian Māori in Outreach Services Tāina McGregor travels the country meeting with iwi to discuss their collections. Her role entails providing iwi with oral history workshops and invaluable support to record and preserve their tāonga. Tāina worked closely with Piripi and the Te Reo Irirangi o Te Ūpoko o Te Ika Trust to bring the archive into the ATL Collection.

Images: Photograph of third birthday of Te Upoko o Te Ika radio station, April 17 1991. Ref: PAColl-8124. People in photo, left to right: Mike Wills, Donald (Donny) Kingi, Henare Kingi, Piripi Walker, Erana Hemmingsen (obscured), Mere Grant (standing), Lucy Te Moana (kneeling), Hirini Melbourne (visiting for birthday), Philip (Pip) Saffery, Henare Hetaraka (standing) Piripi Whaanga (kneeling) Murray Raihania, Kevin Hodges, Aunty Iris Te Ari Whaanga (sitting), Mahia Fuimaono (kneeling), Huirangi Waikerepuru.

Hinehou (l) and Hinekorangi (r) Broughton, pictured with Richard McIntosh, at launch of oral histories to AV pods 25 July 2014. They are listening to their father, Ruka Broughton, of radio Te Upoko O Te Ika, interviewing them as young children. Photo: Mark Beatty.

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2746 days ago

Free Window

Rachelle from Crofton Downs

2.73 x 1.23 approx. two opening windows at either side all glass in tact free to pick up from Crofton Downs on the flat.

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2746 days ago

2011 Suzuki Splash Glxa; NZ new; 45223kms

Lesley from Khandallah

We bought this brand-new for our daughter but she has now gone overseas. She mainly used the car on the weekends, hence the low kms.

In great condition. Very economical. Smart roomy interior

All reasonable offers accepted

Price: $7,900

2746 days ago

Casual coupon parking and Resident parking fee increases

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

From Monday (3 September) Coupon Parking Permit and Resident Parking Permit fees will increase. To find out more click here.

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2746 days ago

Very first grading

Stephen Hilson from The New Zealand Disability Karate Association

Friday 7th September is our very first grading class. This is a significant step in a karateka's journey. Very few people who start karate achieve this grade. So you can imagine the excitement for all these kids.

We have also made it to the finals of the AMI grants competition. Please could … View more
Friday 7th September is our very first grading class. This is a significant step in a karateka's journey. Very few people who start karate achieve this grade. So you can imagine the excitement for all these kids.

We have also made it to the finals of the AMI grants competition. Please could you support us so we can continue to provide free classes to the community. All you need to do is click on the link and vote. Thank you.

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2746 days ago

Be part of the vision to change for our current and future generations

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The Hutt Valley-Wellington Whaitua Committee will be made up of people who know the area and care about finding lasting solutions to our water problems. Be part of the vision to change for our current and future generations. Come and join us. Last date for applications: 4 September 2018.

To know… View more
The Hutt Valley-Wellington Whaitua Committee will be made up of people who know the area and care about finding lasting solutions to our water problems. Be part of the vision to change for our current and future generations. Come and join us. Last date for applications: 4 September 2018.

To know more or for applying online, visit:
www.gw.govt.nz... If you have questions, email us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz

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2747 days ago

Road closure for Māori Language Parade

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

As part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, there will be a Hīkoi Whakanui i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Parade) in Te Ngākau on Monday 10 Sep. Due to the parade, there will be a rolling road closure from Parliament grounds onto Lambton Quay, to Willis Street and onto Mercer Street into Civic Square … View moreAs part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, there will be a Hīkoi Whakanui i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Parade) in Te Ngākau on Monday 10 Sep. Due to the parade, there will be a rolling road closure from Parliament grounds onto Lambton Quay, to Willis Street and onto Mercer Street into Civic Square from 11am to 1pm. For more info on the parade click here.

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2747 days ago

User pays for weekend car-parking in Wellington

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Today, councillors voted in favour of a user-pays model for parking at weekends. The new weekend parking will be at a discounted rate compared to weekdays, and will start on Sat 8 September. To find out more click here.

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2748 days ago

Ironing Service

Crispy Iron

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You might end up here if you do not let us iron for you. Crispy Iron you wash and we iron. Email us on cathym@crispyiron.co.nz or pm. Like our page.

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2748 days ago

The Life-Changing Chair Fundraising Campaign

Anna from Wadestown

My 14-year-old daughter and her friends are doing a fundraiser for DCM (formerly Downtown Community Ministry) to provide more dental services to homeless and vulnerable Wellingtonians.

DCM set up a dental service in 2016 and are now providing emergency dental treatment to some 180 people each … View more
My 14-year-old daughter and her friends are doing a fundraiser for DCM (formerly Downtown Community Ministry) to provide more dental services to homeless and vulnerable Wellingtonians.

DCM set up a dental service in 2016 and are now providing emergency dental treatment to some 180 people each year. People who are homeless are 12 times more likely than individuals with stable housing to have dental problems and dental health can make a huge difference to health and wellbeing

All money raised goes direct to DCM to provide more dental services for homeless and vulnerable Wellingtonians.

givealittle.co.nz...

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2748 days ago

Terrace Tunnel CLOSED until further notice

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Due to this crash, the Terrace Tunnel is CLOSED in both directions. Please use an alternative route and expect significant delays.

A person has died after a van and car collided at the southern entrance to Wellington's Terrace Tunnel.

The tunnel is closed and traffic is backing up after … View more
Due to this crash, the Terrace Tunnel is CLOSED in both directions. Please use an alternative route and expect significant delays.

A person has died after a van and car collided at the southern entrance to Wellington's Terrace Tunnel.

The tunnel is closed and traffic is backing up after the morning rush-hour crash. Police said the road would l be closed for some time.

The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising motorists to take alternative routes wherever possible as congestion was heavy throughout the city and motorway. Read more here.

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2748 days ago

Motorcycle Awareness Month...refresh your riding skills.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

It's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.

Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.

Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks… View more
It's time to refresh your riding skills now for the busy and fun months to come.

Book yourself on one of the many Ride Forever courses in your region, with classes adapted to your riding level.

Join others, like Cassandra, who gained extra skills to be more confident on our roads thanks to Ride Forever coaching. As riders, it’s important we take the time to ensure we have the right skills to avoid crashes, so sign-up for Ride Forever coaching today - it may just save your life.
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2748 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.

Buy tickets for Paraparaumu.

Buy tickets for Wellington City.
Buy tickets here!

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2750 days ago

Weekend fees for CBD parking approved by councillors

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellingtonians driving to the city on the weekend will soon have to pay up to $5:00 for two hours’ parking in what were formerly free parking spaces. Charges for coupon parking and permits will also be increased. A charge of $2:50 per hour will be applied in all areas that currently have a … View moreWellingtonians driving to the city on the weekend will soon have to pay up to $5:00 for two hours’ parking in what were formerly free parking spaces. Charges for coupon parking and permits will also be increased. A charge of $2:50 per hour will be applied in all areas that currently have a weekday rate of $3:00 or more.

Daily public parking coupons will now cost $7:50, an increase of a dollar, with an increase of $15 from the current $120:00 for monthly coupons, and a range of increases for trade coupons. A 12-month resident parking permit will increase from $115:00 to $126:50, and there are also increases for exemption, guesthouse and loading permits. A full-day weekend central city trade coupon will be introduced at a rate of $22:50.

The decision aims to encourage higher turnover of parking spaces on weekends, allowing more people to access the city, and keeping rates affordable. It will transfer the cost of maintaining city centre amenities from local businesses currently paying the Downtown Levy to users of parking spaces.

Image and story credit: Scoop

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