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1670 days ago

Support Stuff’s local and national news teams

The Team Reporter from Stuff

For over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.  

Now there’s a … View more
For over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.  

Now there’s a new way you can support us: by making direct financial contributions to help power our news teams up and down the country. 

Make a contribution and you’ll help our journalists continue to do what they do best: provide our readers with trustworthy, accurate and reliable news.
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1701 days ago

Rubbish and recycling

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

*UPDATE - RUBBISH AND RECYCLING*
We've been receiving lots of questions about rubbish and recycling collections.
Kerbside recycling will stop from midnight tonight but weekly rubbish collection will continue as normal.
For everything you need to know about this update, head to: wgtn.cc...
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*UPDATE - RUBBISH AND RECYCLING*
We've been receiving lots of questions about rubbish and recycling collections.
Kerbside recycling will stop from midnight tonight but weekly rubbish collection will continue as normal.
For everything you need to know about this update, head to: wgtn.cc...
For up to date information about Council facilities, services and venues: wellington.govt.nz/coronavirus.

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1671 days ago

Attract birds into your garden

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Create a simple hanging bird feeder from a few pieces of plywood and a terracotta pot and saucer.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1671 days ago

Anzac Day 2020: Cut-out poppy for your Bubble

Neighbourly.co.nz

Anzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, … View moreAnzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, in our small bubbles, we shall not forget. That we can still say thank you for the sacrifices, we can still pay tribute to the bravery of so many.

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1671 days ago

Help a small business near you

David Downs from SOS Business

Missing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors … View moreMissing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors shut. Lots of great places to support across the Wellington area here...
sosbusiness.nz...

1672 days ago

A great idea to cheer up your neighbourhood during lockdown

Silke from Heart for Art

Spotted this and thought some of you might want to give it a go with your kids. Looks like a fun way to do something creative together and a fabulous way to cheer up your neighbours during lockdown! All you need is coloured chalks. ❤️🧡💛💚💙
So simple but sure to bring many smiles … View more
Spotted this and thought some of you might want to give it a go with your kids. Looks like a fun way to do something creative together and a fabulous way to cheer up your neighbours during lockdown! All you need is coloured chalks. ❤️🧡💛💚💙
So simple but sure to bring many smiles 😃🙃😊😁😃 We love this idea. 😍
Might pay to check the forecast first though to make sure the rain doesn't wash away your efforts too soon!

Message us photos if you do it and you'll make us smile too. 😊We'd love to see your artistry.
#BrightenYourStreets #RainbowBrickRoad #LockdownCreativity

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1672 days ago

Beaurepaires Thorndon

Tania from Miramar

Big shout out to Dan and crew at Beaurepaires, 178 Thorndon Quay. They have been operating since the lockdown providing outstanding service. Bookings and payments for services offered can only be made on line or by contacting the call centre. No Credit or Debit Card? ask if you can do Internet … View moreBig shout out to Dan and crew at Beaurepaires, 178 Thorndon Quay. They have been operating since the lockdown providing outstanding service. Bookings and payments for services offered can only be made on line or by contacting the call centre. No Credit or Debit Card? ask if you can do Internet Banking. That option worked for me.

1673 days ago

Newtown green grocer

Happy from Kilbirnie

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Newtown Greengrocer is offering a home delivery service of fresh fruit & produce at wholesale prices.

You can order online at
www.newtowngreengrocer.co.nz...

We are taking the orders for delivery on Monday onwards.

We will deliver during the … View more
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Newtown Greengrocer is offering a home delivery service of fresh fruit & produce at wholesale prices.

You can order online at
www.newtowngreengrocer.co.nz...

We are taking the orders for delivery on Monday onwards.

We will deliver during the lock-down period to make self-isolation for you and your families as stress free and safe as possible.

Our shop will be remain open for pick up only for rest of the lockdown.

If you find any difficulty to order online or have any query do text me at 0220988354.

1674 days ago

First-home buyers - new or pre-loved?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.

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1672 days ago

Chimney Cleaning

Fire Safety from Fire Safety - Wellington Region

With the evenings getting cooler, we have had a number of enquiries regarding chimney cleaning during the Level 4 Covid 19 Lockdown. Fire and Emergency NZ has received an update regarding chimney sweepers being essential service for health and safety reasons.

Tradespeople:
Tradespeople can do … View more
With the evenings getting cooler, we have had a number of enquiries regarding chimney cleaning during the Level 4 Covid 19 Lockdown. Fire and Emergency NZ has received an update regarding chimney sweepers being essential service for health and safety reasons.

Tradespeople:
Tradespeople can do maintenance if it is to maintain the necessities of life or critical to safety. This includes electricians, plumbers and builders.

If you have safety concerns about your fire place or chimney, contact your local chimney sweep or plumber and have a discussion with them on the way forward. They may have questions such as have you got any other form of heating? What are the symptoms/how urgent is the job?

If you have the tools and experience and are going to clean out your chimney yourself, be safe. We dont want to have to turn up to load you into an ambulance or lower you off the roof!

1672 days ago

A note from Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming

We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve … View more
We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve quadrupled our Customer Care team, and expanded our order fulfilment network so we can get thousands more orders delivered each day. Plus our remote Tech Solutions service will be free until May 11 to lend customers a hand with technology advice or setting up.

Thanks for your patience, everyone. We’re getting there.
Find out more

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1677 days ago

Illegal trails

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Though we are in lockdown, there have been reports of illegal trails being built across the city. This is a prosecutable offence at any time, but puts our communities at additional risk during this time.
Illegal trails are unsafe and threaten our natural environment.
If you see this happening in … View more
Though we are in lockdown, there have been reports of illegal trails being built across the city. This is a prosecutable offence at any time, but puts our communities at additional risk during this time.
Illegal trails are unsafe and threaten our natural environment.
If you see this happening in your area, please call the Police on 105 or contact them online at www.police.govt.nz....
Please do not use 111, as this is for emergencies only. Stay safe and avoid putting yourself and others at risk.
Photo by Andrew McLellan

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1672 days ago

⚠WATER ON – TE ARO⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Water has been back on since 4.20pm in Vivian Street, Walter Street and Bute Street.

Thank you to residents for your patience as we worked to resolve this outage.

1673 days ago

⚠WATER OUTAGE UPDATE – TE ARO⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Our crews are continuing to respond to a water outage in Te Aro, and water remains out at 57-187 Vivian Street, Walter Street and Bute Street. Water is expected to be back on by 3.30pm.

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