Lyall Bay, Wellington

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Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1361 days ago

Wellington round the Bays 2021

Center Manager from Greta Point - Active Explorers

Just another reminder to our whānau and community, that we are opening our doors for the Wellington Round the Bay's fun run on February the 21st.


Some of our wonderful staff will be onsite to support anyone needing a place to stop whether it be having a drink of water, changing a child’s … View more
Just another reminder to our whānau and community, that we are opening our doors for the Wellington Round the Bay's fun run on February the 21st.


Some of our wonderful staff will be onsite to support anyone needing a place to stop whether it be having a drink of water, changing a child’s nappy or just a breather - we also plan to be doing lots of shouting, waving and cheering for the participations.
For more information about this event please use this link:

1361 days ago

Plenty to do over sunny weekend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The region is set for a big weekend with lots of events on, including the Hutt News Petone Fair on Jackson St.
The largest summer community and family event in the Hutt Valley. This family street fair offers hundreds of stalls selling artwork, crafts, clothing, food and other quality products and … View more
The region is set for a big weekend with lots of events on, including the Hutt News Petone Fair on Jackson St.
The largest summer community and family event in the Hutt Valley. This family street fair offers hundreds of stalls selling artwork, crafts, clothing, food and other quality products and there are many fair ground attractions, rides and the sound stage for your enjoyment.
Click on the READ MORE to find other events across the region.

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1361 days ago

Only one month to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021 kicks off!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.

Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:

• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to… View more
This year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.

Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:

• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to a neighbour
• take some flowers to a neighbour
• organise a produce swap
• share garden tips or recipes for food in season
• create community gardens or berm pollinator pathways
• host an inclusive garden-themed working bee
• a friendly neighbourhood BBQ with homegrown ingredients

The options are endless! At the end of the day, our shared aim is to help bring people together by encouraging intentional connection with our neighbours. Whether that be organising a street party, sharing a cuppa, or simply saying ‘Kia Ora!” to those who live around you, every action helps to create a safer and more connected New Zealand.

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1361 days ago
1361 days ago

Make a space themed headboard

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Make a boring old headboard an exciting glow in the dark feature for a space themed kid’s room with Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you can create your own

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1361 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Something a bit different this week. Photographer Andrew Gorrie took this photo at the end of January.
"The waning gibbous moon (one day after full moon) shines behind some leaves of a tree that forms what appears to be the head of a tui."

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1362 days ago

Abundance of near ripe pears -

Jackie from Miramar

Hi all, we have a very old extremely organic pear tree which has an abundance of pears! They aren’t quite ripe but picking up about 20-30 a day from lawn & shame to go to waste! Anyone have chickens or pear eating pets locally - figuring they may eat them!!!

Negotiable

1384 days ago

Is $750 affordable?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Is $750 to rent a three bedroom home in Wellington affordable?
The Wellington City Council opened expressions of interest last Monday for 52 apartments on Willis St. Eight days on, 230 people have put their name forward.
Te Kāinga Aroha apartments are a joint project between the council and The … View more
Is $750 to rent a three bedroom home in Wellington affordable?
The Wellington City Council opened expressions of interest last Monday for 52 apartments on Willis St. Eight days on, 230 people have put their name forward.
Te Kāinga Aroha apartments are a joint project between the council and The Wellington Company and saw office space in the former Freemasons building converted into apartments. Rents start at $410 for a one-bedroom apartment, $580 for two bedrooms, and $750 for three bedrooms.

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1362 days ago

Rare leucistic tūī spotted at sanctuary

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Photographer Melissa Boardman spotting an unusual visitor at Zealandia, a rare leucistic tūī. Leucism is a partial loss of pigmentation.

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1362 days ago

Rare duck spotted in Lower Hutt

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lower Hutt wildlife photographer Louise Thomas had the perfect Valentine's Day gift, spotting an extremely rare pāteke (brown teal).
Once widespread throughout New Zealand, pāteke are our rarest native waterfowl.
Thomas spotted the bird in a Lower Hutt park on Valentine's Day.
According… View more
Lower Hutt wildlife photographer Louise Thomas had the perfect Valentine's Day gift, spotting an extremely rare pāteke (brown teal).
Once widespread throughout New Zealand, pāteke are our rarest native waterfowl.
Thomas spotted the bird in a Lower Hutt park on Valentine's Day.
According to DOC there are between 2000 and 2500 pāteke with the main populations on Great Barrier Island (700), Northland (600), and Coromandel (400).
The rest of the population is on offshore Islands, including Kāpiti and Mana, and sanctuaries like Zealandia.
They are considered at risk of extinction because they only survive in areas that are actively trapped.

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1363 days ago

FREE Online Painting Tutorial

Silke from Heart for Art

Have you ever wanted to learn to paint but just weren't sure where to start? 🎨 Painting can be fun and easy!

When I first began painting I tried so many different paints and paint brushes and techniques before I found the ones I liked best. Since then I have taught hundreds of people how… View more
Have you ever wanted to learn to paint but just weren't sure where to start? 🎨 Painting can be fun and easy!

When I first began painting I tried so many different paints and paint brushes and techniques before I found the ones I liked best. Since then I have taught hundreds of people how to paint and I love sharing what I've learned!

I invite you to paint right along with me in this FREE Sunset painting tutorial. A supply list is included and you can go at your own pace 🙂

Grab your free painting tutorial here heartforart.co.nz...

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1366 days ago

Auckland to move to Alert Level 2, rest of New Zealand to move to Alert Level 1

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm

The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert … View more
UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm

The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert Level 1 with Auckland moving to Alert Level 2.
- These restrictions will be reviewed February 22.
- There has been an additional 1 case confirmed, with the positive case a member of the same household bubble.
- New locations of interest have been loaded on the Ministry of Health website.
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UPDATE
16 February
1.09pm

There are no new community cases Ashley Bloomfield confirmed in a 1pm update today. There are no new cases in MIQ facilities.
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UPDATE
15 February
4.20pm

Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- The Prime Minister says there's a variety of scenarios on how the virus got into the community. To date, health officials are still attempting to establish the source of the outbreak.
- 42 people have been identified as close contacts.
- The first batch of Pfizer vaccines - 60,000 doses - arrived this morning on a Singapore Airlines flight.
- Vaccines will be offered to border and MIQ workers from this Saturday.
- This will be the largest vaccine programme in New Zealand's history, Jacinda Ardern says.
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UPDATE
February 15
1.36pm

The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.
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UPDATE
February 15
8.18am

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the first two February cases are the highly infectious UK strain. There is no link to any MIQ infections.
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All regions outside Auckland have moved to Alert Level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the nation at 7.00pm Sunday, announcing all regions excluding Auckland, will move to Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm tonight.

Here's what you need to know:
- Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited.
- Mask use is encouraged when it is difficult to maintain physical distancing.
- From 11.59pm tonight, travel to Auckland will no longer be possible with the heightened alert level - unless you are returning home.
- The full list of rules under Alert Level 2 can be found here.
- Here's the full list of locations of interest where the cases visited.

Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.

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1363 days ago

COVID-19 Alert Level 1

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Great news!
At 11:59pm on 17 February 2021, Auckland will move to Alert Level 2 and the rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 1.

That means that our services and facilities will return to normal.
Even in Alert Level 1, it's important we remember the basics:

- Keep track of where you … View more
Great news!
At 11:59pm on 17 February 2021, Auckland will move to Alert Level 2 and the rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 1.

That means that our services and facilities will return to normal.
Even in Alert Level 1, it's important we remember the basics:

- Keep track of where you go
- Practice good hygiene
- Wear a mask on public transport
- Stay home if you're feeling unwell

For more info, head to covid19.govt.nz...

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1363 days ago

Lounge suite

Amy from Miramar

Three seater couch and two single reclining chairs, have purchased another one, pickup is in strathmore ...amy 0273704882

Free

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1363 days ago

Wood & Sons "Jamestown" Tea set

Kevin from Miramar

Wood & Sons "Jamestown" design, single serve tea-set (circa. 1952)

Set comprises:
- Teapot (1 - 2 serves)
- Cup & saucer
- Sugar bowl
- Milk jug (or "Creamer")
- Side plate

Second Cup, Saucer & Side plate available for an extra $10.00. Cup is cracked … View more
Wood & Sons "Jamestown" design, single serve tea-set (circa. 1952)

Set comprises:
- Teapot (1 - 2 serves)
- Cup & saucer
- Sugar bowl
- Milk jug (or "Creamer")
- Side plate

Second Cup, Saucer & Side plate available for an extra $10.00. Cup is cracked however.

Pick up: Miramar

Price: $30

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