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1814 days ago

Overcoming Obstacles

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🏆 We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!

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1814 days ago

GARAGE SALE THIS SATURDAY - Retro Furniture, Artworks, Antiques & Collectables

Ariana from Hataitai

Looking for something unique and special for a Christmas Present? I'm holding a large garage sale this Saturday the 30th November next to the Chocolate Fish Cafe, 276 Shelly Bay Road, Maupuia from 11am - 5pm
There's a little something for everyone. Retro Furniture, Artworks, Antiques … View more
Looking for something unique and special for a Christmas Present? I'm holding a large garage sale this Saturday the 30th November next to the Chocolate Fish Cafe, 276 Shelly Bay Road, Maupuia from 11am - 5pm
There's a little something for everyone. Retro Furniture, Artworks, Antiques & Collectables

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1814 days ago

Christmas Parades

Community Engagement Advisor from

Are you travelling to the Christmas Parades happening across the Greater Wellington region 🎅🎄🎁?

Saturday 30 November there are parades in Wainuiomata 10:00-11:00am, Stokes Valley 12:00-1:00pm and Carterton 12:15-1:30pm. On Sunday 1 December Upper Hutt Christmas parade starts at 12:00pm … View more
Are you travelling to the Christmas Parades happening across the Greater Wellington region 🎅🎄🎁?

Saturday 30 November there are parades in Wainuiomata 10:00-11:00am, Stokes Valley 12:00-1:00pm and Carterton 12:15-1:30pm. On Sunday 1 December Upper Hutt Christmas parade starts at 12:00pm and finishes at 5:30pm.

Sadly 😔, our buses won’t be able to join in the fun and festivities and will have to be diverted during this time for routes 110, 120, 121, 160, 170 and 200. Check out MyMetlink or download the Metlink App. For more information visit www.metlink.org.nz... #knowbeforeyougo #Christmasparades

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1814 days ago

Looking to rent a nice home

Jake from Island Bay

I am a young professional and currently running two businesses (travel agency, and garden+home maintenance and renovations) with a third in the pipelines.

I'm tired of renting places which are simply not worth my effort to restore to a decent level, and especially with flatmates that usually … View more
I am a young professional and currently running two businesses (travel agency, and garden+home maintenance and renovations) with a third in the pipelines.

I'm tired of renting places which are simply not worth my effort to restore to a decent level, and especially with flatmates that usually have very little care for the house and the mess they leave around.

I'm hoping to be able to find a nice property in which i can call home. I would like head tenancy so i have the ability to replace a flatmate that turns out to be unsuitable.
I have two parrots (An African Grey and a Rainbow Lorikeet) and would like to get another pet or two at some stage. I have a plethora of references that can confirm i leave places in better condition than when i arrive, even with various pets.

I'm posting on here with the hope that there will be someone that wants to rent their property out, but is worried about the hassle that can often come about from troublesome or careless renters.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or advice.

Kind regards,
Jake Finch.

1814 days ago

Omāroro Reservoir Pipelines work update

The Team from Wellington Water

Here's an update of what's been happening with the pipelines work that will connect the Omāroro Reservoir to the network.

Work is progressing well in Hargreaves Street, as we pour the concrete floor and walls in the chamber, and finish off the pipe installation. We are on track to open … View more
Here's an update of what's been happening with the pipelines work that will connect the Omāroro Reservoir to the network.

Work is progressing well in Hargreaves Street, as we pour the concrete floor and walls in the chamber, and finish off the pipe installation. We are on track to open up the bottom of Hargreaves Street by the end of the month in preparation for the Wallace Street road closure happening from December 8.

We’ve taken a few photos from around the current work site, as well as inside the chamber at Hargreaves Street so you can see what it looks like under the surface.

Learn more and keep up to date with the project on our website.

1815 days ago

Poll: Would you try a plant-based diet?

Neighbourly.co.nz

A Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based … View moreA Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based diet? Vote in the poll below.

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Would you try a plant-based diet?
  • 20.6% Absolutely - I’m open to trying it
    20.6% Complete
  • 29.5% No way - I love eating meat
    29.5% Complete
  • 11.5% I am already following a plant-based diet
    11.5% Complete
  • 38.3% I regularly eat plant-based but still enjoy meat
    38.3% Complete
1854 votes
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1816 days ago

Lets Get Wellly Moving Tender says Light Rail will make our traffic worse with no service improvement

Stephen from Hataitai

I have attached a copy of the Lets Get Welly Moving Tender released on 13 November.

In brief, this document states:
- WCC has chosen light rail along the water front.
- The result of MRT competing for road space will be to push traffic to less suitable routes such as around the bays.
- It … View more
I have attached a copy of the Lets Get Welly Moving Tender released on 13 November.

In brief, this document states:
- WCC has chosen light rail along the water front.
- The result of MRT competing for road space will be to push traffic to less suitable routes such as around the bays.
- It only aims to be better than driving a car (not better than our current bus service)
- The tender says nothing about the impact of blockages resulting from vehicle crashes or building incidents such as the Kilbirnie Crescent Dairy fire
- There is nothing the safety risk to pedestrians and cyclists along the route


Here are page references and excerpts for the above statements:

MRT competing for road space:
a. “traffic diversion is expected to less suitable routes such as around the bays or through Newtown. This issue is expected to become more critical as other modes compete for road space on these routes (i.e. mass transit through Newtown)” (pg 145)
b. The consultant “needs to understand the impacts of displaced traffic from the MRT route, and work with the City Streets team to understand mitigation options that could be considered” and “needs to assess the impact on the wider network of traffic displaced from the MRT route, and work closely with the Analytics Unit and the City Streets team to understand what options could be considered to help manage and mitigate the impacts of displaced traffic” (pg 104)

“Beyond the CBD/central city, engineering solutions are likely to be more expensive and potentially lower patronage potential (due to more dispersed development patterns south and east of Newtown) could be challenging.” (pg 96)

Page 96 states that MRT in Wellington should have the following characteristic:
“fast and reliable and a genuinely attractive alternative to the car . It should explicitly have said:
a. fast and reliable and a genuinely attractive alternative to the current bus network; or
b. “doesn’t impact on the current bus system/timetables encouraging people to use cars”.
This is important because MRT should result in a better service for passengers than the current bus service for people travelling on the MRT route and should not impact other bus users e.g. if the bus service is reduced.
It is a major concern that the list of factors that need to be taken into consideration for the business case (pg 102) omits to explicitly include
a. A safety assessment for impact on pedestrians and cyclists along the route. There is a significant risk of deaths and injuries as evidenced with overseas LRT given the proposed route passes through the National War Memorial Park and Newtown shops.
b. The impact of blockages resulting from vehicle crashes or building incidents such as the Kilbirnie Crescent Dairy fire

It appears someone in the WCC has signed Wellington up to LRT and a route via the waterfront. See excerpts below (pg 94) .
a. "WCC proposes to adopt the baseline route and Light Rail Transit (LRT) as the recommended route and mode as the basis of engagement given the conclusions of the PBC"
b. The LGWM MRT project does not have a preferred position on the modal technology to be used, aside from being a street-running mass transit mode (e.g. LRT, trackless tram or bus-based systems).

MRT_SH IBC RFT FINAL.pdf Download View

1815 days ago

Buy one, give one for Kiwi families in need

Raptor Rubs

Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to… View more
Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to do, we thought we’d put our own spin on it instead. One that is much more focused on community over consumerism, and equally about giving as it is about getting.

Curious?

Kicking off today and running through 'til Monday 2 December, we are doing our annual buy-one-give-one campaign.

That means for every Christmas Gift Box or Christmas Cracker set purchased, we’ll also give one to City Missions and food banks across the country to support families in need. Our aim is to give back to an organisation within the community that each of our customers live in.

The best part? There’s no car park congestion, over-crowded shopping malls or #walmartfights involved. You can shop online from the comfort of your own home, with the knowledge that you’re also doing good for fellow Kiwis in their own community.

You could say that our version of Black Friday is in fact a whole lot more colourful, adding brightness to what might otherwise be a fairly bleak Christmas for many families in New Zealand.

Together, we can make Christmas a bright and tasty time for families in need - and that sounds like a pretty good deal, don’t you think?!

Whether you’re buying for an avid foodie, a wannabe masterchef, a time-poor parent, or a student who needs help to step their signature spag bol up a notch, our Christmas Gift sets are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, are all gluten-free, with no MSG, and all-natural!

You’ll find more information about Raptor Naturals, our Christmas Gift Boxes and our Christmas Crackers on our website - www.raptornaturals.co.nz

Thanks for your support
Rachael and the Raptor Naturals team
Order now

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1815 days ago

Changes to Route 2 at Seatoun

Community Engagement Advisor from

Effective from 28 November 2019 two of the northbound bus stops will be drop off only between 7:00pm and 6:00am daily. The affected stops are Stop 7042 Seatoun Park – Hector Street; and Stop 7041 Dundas Street at Monro Street (near 68). Should you wish to use this service after 7:00pm please … View moreEffective from 28 November 2019 two of the northbound bus stops will be drop off only between 7:00pm and 6:00am daily. The affected stops are Stop 7042 Seatoun Park – Hector Street; and Stop 7041 Dundas Street at Monro Street (near 68). Should you wish to use this service after 7:00pm please board from stop 7040 located at Seatoun Village.

Know before you go! Stay up to date with real time updates by subscribing to MyMetlink, downloading the Metlink Commuter App or calling 0800 801 700.

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1815 days ago

Have you heard the latest?

Rita Angus Retirement Village

With our Lifestyle magazine you can read all about the happenings going on in the villages, from ballet, our new partnerships to dad jokes. Click on the link below to read our third edition for the year.

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1816 days ago

Chickens (Chic's Mixed Breed)

Hayley from Island Bay

Just wondering, if anyone would like some chickens, their a cross breed - You'll see in my photos, the Mum is a wee Campine Bantam, & the Dad is a Barred Rock Plymouth (Black & White one - Full Size). Babies are 5 weeks old at the moment, so should be ready to leave their Mum in about… View moreJust wondering, if anyone would like some chickens, their a cross breed - You'll see in my photos, the Mum is a wee Campine Bantam, & the Dad is a Barred Rock Plymouth (Black & White one - Full Size). Babies are 5 weeks old at the moment, so should be ready to leave their Mum in about 3/4 weeks? I haven't sorted them from male / female as yet, will do shortly & advise the outcome (If I get it right :O ) (There is 7 Chicks in Total - I may keep 1), just thought I'd get ahead and let anyone know who may be interested. Looking at the colouring of the babies, think their going to be more like Dad?? still hard to tell, will be hard to tell how big they will grow being a cross breed. $25 per chick -They have been used to the outdoor environment. Will do a deal for two or more. will put more photos up later of the brood.

Price: $25

1816 days ago

Give your child the right tools.

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

Start 2020 with the right tools and support. Call us for a free assessment to discuss your child’s needs.

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1816 days ago

UPDATE: Dixon Street/Willis Street sewer leak - harbour quality

The Team from Wellington Water

Test results on the harbour quality from Sunday came back confirming the water was safe for swimming. We are taking down the warning signs this afternoon, and the Greater Wellington Regional Council's 'Is it safe to swim?' the LAWA 'Can I swim here?' maps will also be … View moreTest results on the harbour quality from Sunday came back confirming the water was safe for swimming. We are taking down the warning signs this afternoon, and the Greater Wellington Regional Council's 'Is it safe to swim?' the LAWA 'Can I swim here?' maps will also be updated.

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