Lyall Bay, Wellington

Knack Craft Market

Kim from Houghton Bay

Knack Market is on this Saturday 15 September. 9.30am-1.30pm. Berhampore School. Great crafts, excellent gifts, interesting food and good coffee. kd one natural skincare is going to be there. Come and have a chat and try some lush natural products.

Poll: Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?

Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?

• Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
• Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
• No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
• No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's

Vote View Results

• 25% Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
  25% Complete
• 42% Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
  42% Complete
• 26.4% No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
  26.4% Complete
• 6.6% No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's
  6.6% Complete

605 votes

Tennessee Waltz

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

In a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen … View moreIn a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen Davy with a live band!

Don’t miss the variety of bluegrass, Dixie and country songs made famous from the 40’s to 70’s, including Jolene, Louisiana Saturday Night, Annie’s Song, Tennessee Waltz, Take me Home Country Roads and more!

All tickets include lunch after the show with the artists. Buy your tickets now!

Bring a friend for free!

Wellington Home & Garden Show

It’s all about ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home & Garden Show on next weekend. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends from over 200 exhibitors with our on-line BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER.

Check out latest trends, innovations, … View moreIt’s all about ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home & Garden Show on next weekend. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends from over 200 exhibitors with our on-line BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER.

Check out latest trends, innovations, listen to free daily Q&A sessions from industry experts, visit the Springfree Family Zone for loads of family fun. Kitchens, bathrooms and everything in between, it’s all here under one roof.

Save the date in your diaries; 21-23 September 2018
Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free Discounted tickets here!

Volunteers needed

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Do you enjoy meeting people? Passionate about Otari-Wilton's Bush? Volunteers are needed to host visitors for 2.5 hours every four or five weeks. Training will be provided on Sunday 14 October, 1.30pm-4 pm. For more information or to apply, contact Sumi Sarkar 04 479 1173/… View moreDo you enjoy meeting people? Passionate about Otari-Wilton's Bush? Volunteers are needed to host visitors for 2.5 hours every four or five weeks. Training will be provided on Sunday 14 October, 1.30pm-4 pm. For more information or to apply, contact Sumi Sarkar 04 479 1173/tandssarkar@xtra.co.nz.

Strathmore Park Progressive Association meeting Tonight, 7.30pm.

Toni Taylor from Strathmore Park Community Centre Trust

Strathmore Park Progressive Association Meeting tonight @ Strathmore Park Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Ave. Wednesday 12th September, 7.30pm.

Their focus at this meeting will be the proposal to get toilets installed at Helicopter Park/Walden St playground.

Open to all Strathmore Park … View moreStrathmore Park Progressive Association Meeting tonight @ Strathmore Park Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Ave. Wednesday 12th September, 7.30pm.

Their focus at this meeting will be the proposal to get toilets installed at Helicopter Park/Walden St playground.

Open to all Strathmore Park residents & interested persons.

Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington)

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

On Sun 28 Oct we're opening a 1.4km route between Victoria Street, Hunter Street and Jessie Street for Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington). There'll be fun activities by Boomerang Bags Wellington, Sustainability Trust, Love Food Hate Waste - New Zealand and lots more. … View moreOn Sun 28 Oct we're opening a 1.4km route between Victoria Street, Hunter Street and Jessie Street for Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington). There'll be fun activities by Boomerang Bags Wellington, Sustainability Trust, Love Food Hate Waste - New Zealand and lots more. Come along to experience your city in a new way and have fun on streets that are closed to cars. For more info click here.

We're putting on extra services for the All Blacks v South Africa - Wellington game at Westpac Stadium this Saturday 15 September ?

Community Engagement Advisor from

? Trains: there will be additional seating on KPL, JVL and HVL, plus an extra WRL service

? Buses: there will be additional capacity after the game on the normal 1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 52, 83 services plus an extra route 12 service

⛴️ Ferry: there will be an additional ferry service after the … View more? Trains: there will be additional seating on KPL, JVL and HVL, plus an extra WRL service

? Buses: there will be additional capacity after the game on the normal 1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 52, 83 services plus an extra route 12 service

⛴️ Ferry: there will be an additional ferry service after the game leaving Queens Wharf at 10pm

To learn more, read our full service update at www.metlink.org.nz...

Hataitai intersection traffic lights proposal

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Do you use the 4-way intersection in Hataitai? We want to make the crossings safer for drivers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians so we're proposing to install traffic lights and pedestrian signals. We want to hear what you think. To have your say click here.

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The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

One lucky Neighbourly member is going to pulling into their driveway in this shiny new Suzuki Vitara worth $30,690. Just a few more days to enter. All it takes is a single click. Get in the draw now!

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