Lyall Bay, Wellington

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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1507 days ago

Holidays are here!

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

We know that our team here at NumberWorks'nWords are looking forward to recharging the batteries over the holidays while preparing for more fun with maths and English in Term 4.
We hope you all have a great break, and have the chance to relax and have some fun with your families!

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1507 days ago

Single mattress for free

Liang from Kilbirnie

Pick up at Kilbirnie plaza
Beside Dan massage.
First come, first serve.
Thanks

Free

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1507 days ago

Big boost for Wellington City Mission

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington City Mission has received a major boost with a $10 million grant.

The Newton based trust has received the grant as part of the Government's "shovel ready" scheme to help with the post Covid-19 recovery. The money will go towards a hub featuring a cafe, community … View more
Wellington City Mission has received a major boost with a $10 million grant.

The Newton based trust has received the grant as part of the Government's "shovel ready" scheme to help with the post Covid-19 recovery. The money will go towards a hub featuring a cafe, community supermarket and accommodation.

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1507 days ago

CPR saves walker who suffered heart attack on popular walk

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Shaun Duseigneur​ died, went to heaven, and then came back to life.
In January, he set off to do the Paekākāriki escarpment track, including he section known as the Stairway to Heaven.
Although he was not feeling well, he did not want to let his partner Chantal Lynch down and decided to push … View more
Shaun Duseigneur​ died, went to heaven, and then came back to life.
In January, he set off to do the Paekākāriki escarpment track, including he section known as the Stairway to Heaven.
Although he was not feeling well, he did not want to let his partner Chantal Lynch down and decided to push on.

Halfway along the track, he suffered a heart attack and stopped breathing. A bystander began doing CPR and after 20 minutes, Duseigneur​ began to breathe for himself.

In Wellington Hospital he was placed in a coma and he needed surgery to put a stent in his heart. He has made a good recovery, although his memory of that day is not good.

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1507 days ago

Help for owners of earthquake prone buildings

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellingtonians of earthquake-prone units can now apply for cheap Government loans to fix their home, but some are already slamming it as “coercive debt”.

From today, owner-occupiers of units and apartments in earthquake-prone buildings can apply for up to $250,000 in low-interest loans.
There … View more
Wellingtonians of earthquake-prone units can now apply for cheap Government loans to fix their home, but some are already slamming it as “coercive debt”.

From today, owner-occupiers of units and apartments in earthquake-prone buildings can apply for up to $250,000 in low-interest loans.
There are still 561 buildings overall, including units and apartments, registered as earthquake prone in Wellington City.

The average cost of earthquake repairs for apartments has been estimated at $500,000.

Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa said the scheme aimed to help owners avoid being forced to sell their home or face “huge financial hardship”.

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1507 days ago

Time to pop in to Upper Hutt and check out Warhol exhibition

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

If you are looking for something to do in the bad weather then check out Andy Warhol's Pop Garden at Expressions Upper Hutt.
It features a dazzling array of flowers in a hall of mirrors, accompanied by rock music.
The exhibition runs until December.

1508 days ago

Simpson Encore 605 Washing Machine - Cheap

Iain from Island Bay

Simpson washing machine. Goes OK if not overloaded. Plastic covers on two switches missing but covered with tape and still working. Any / all offers considered. Pick-up Knoll Street on the flat roadside.

Negotiable

1508 days ago

Carage place

Yahya from Berhampore

Hi everyone
I am after renting a place with one power point. And light.. To keep some stuff. Easy access.. Prefer in Newtown. Island Bay.. Berhampore. Brooklyn... Let me know if you have any. Thanks

1514 days ago

Cutting hair for 50 years

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lance Barnard might be the oldest barber in Wellington.

“It only feels like yesterday that I was the youngest,” Barnard jokes with a client. A fortnight ago Barnard moved from the barber shop on Courtenay Place where he spent the last 40 years cutting hair, to Cuba Barbers on Cuba Street.

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Lance Barnard might be the oldest barber in Wellington.

“It only feels like yesterday that I was the youngest,” Barnard jokes with a client. A fortnight ago Barnard moved from the barber shop on Courtenay Place where he spent the last 40 years cutting hair, to Cuba Barbers on Cuba Street.

Does anybody know if there has been a barber cutting hair longer than Lance.

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1511 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Another easy one this week. Where is it and what are your memories?

Photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection

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1508 days ago

SUNDAY SPECIALS

Suraj from Kilbirnie

Sundays are special, make it even more special with our family pack biryani.
Relax your Sunday and feed your cravings by trying our chef special biryani today..
Phone 04-3873338 for orders, we are located on 48 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie

Negotiable

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1510 days ago

Finally, some rugby!

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We are finally going to get some rugby to watch. It’s all on Sky Stadium this evening with two epic games of footy. The Wellington Pride kick things off with a clash against Manawatu Cyclones women's at 4:35pm.
Then, the Lions go head-to-head with Bay of Plenty Rugby at 7:35pm. Tickets … View more
We are finally going to get some rugby to watch. It’s all on Sky Stadium this evening with two epic games of footy. The Wellington Pride kick things off with a clash against Manawatu Cyclones women's at 4:35pm.
Then, the Lions go head-to-head with Bay of Plenty Rugby at 7:35pm. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for kids.

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1509 days ago

Sharing My Neighbourhood book - a Hataitai residents experience of COVID-19 Lockdown

Debbie from Hataitai

Hey Bert, what’s Sharing My Neighbourhood all about?

Well Ernie, it’s a book released on 25 September 2020 – exactly 6 months since New Zealand went into COVID-19 Lockdown. It’s is a photo journal of our neighbour Debbie’s personal experience leading up to and then living in … View more
Hey Bert, what’s Sharing My Neighbourhood all about?

Well Ernie, it’s a book released on 25 September 2020 – exactly 6 months since New Zealand went into COVID-19 Lockdown. It’s is a photo journal of our neighbour Debbie’s personal experience leading up to and then living in self-isolation in her bubble for 38 days under Lockdown.

Apparently she was stopped in her tracks when she first saw us on Mum’s fence on 3 April - I do remember her taking a couple of photos of us then. Then she was out walking past our house again the next day and Mum had asked us to change our positions, which we had done. Debbie was really tickled by it and then got a bit fixated upon us (wouldn’t be the first) and took our photo every few days whilst out on her walks.

That’s so cool Bert. I do remember Debbie - she visited us often, was always happy for a natter, and yes she loved taking our photo!!! She was in a bubble of just her and her cat if I remember rightly. So is Debbie’s book just photos of us Bert?

No Ernie it’s not all about us, although obviously we are the cover stars and there are lots more photos of us in her book. Her photos which are centred around Hataitai, Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, Rongotai and Roseneath include photos of the empty streets, the chalk messages of support on the pavement, the innovative ANZAC poppies, the autumn colours and all the other ‘teddies’ placed in view for the kids to seek out as part of the New Zealand Bear Hunt – they are all captured here to preserve these memories. Oh, and not forgetting her book also includes her personal narrative, and the daily NZ COVID-19 stats.

Wow Bert that sounds amazing! So where can we buy her book?

Debbie can be private messaged for bank details, or visited at the Hataitai monthly community market, or you can buy it on her website debbiewareing.com.

Debbie is kindly donating $5 from each book sale to the redevelopment of the 100+ year old Hataitai Centre - the iconic former bowling club.

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1509 days ago

The Newtown Vintage and Craft Market

Amanda from Newtown

Come down to the Newtown School Hall on Mein st (we are located inside), 3rd of October, to check out vintage, second hand, and local artists and crafters. And get some fruit and vege while you are at it! We are attached the Newtown Fruit and Vege Market.

HEX - oils, readings, runes, Beard oil, … View more
Come down to the Newtown School Hall on Mein st (we are located inside), 3rd of October, to check out vintage, second hand, and local artists and crafters. And get some fruit and vege while you are at it! We are attached the Newtown Fruit and Vege Market.

HEX - oils, readings, runes, Beard oil, candles, jewellery
Sew Sews - masks, sewn items
Jewelia - Prints, zines, badges, and more
Manko Alina -
Doterra Oils - essential oils and blends
Isobel - vintage, prints, jewellery
Cosmo Bones - Prints, stickers, art
Gina - Vintage clothing, jewellery, flowers
Maya - 2nd hand, vintage clothing and accessories
Hiromi - embroidery, earrings and nail arts
Amanda - Vintage, toys. art clocks and more
Pictures are from the last market.

1511 days ago

Why 2021 will be the year of the long weekend

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once … View more
Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.

To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.

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