Lyall Bay, Wellington

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2263 days ago

Do you know a Budding Young Gardener?

Yates

We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!

Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.

The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
Enter now

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2263 days ago

Classical Hits

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to… View more
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to see your National Orchestra in your hometown.

NZSO’s Associate Conductor, Hamish McKeich at the helm and our very own Principal Cellist, Andrew Joyce; we’re keeping things in the NZSO family.

Wellington | Sat 15 Sept | 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre
Buy tickets here!

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2265 days ago

Extra services added to three Wellington bus routes days after seats removed

Sharon from Kingston

Update to this post: Greater Wellington Regional Council chief executive to focus solely on fixing bus issues.

"Greater Wellington Regional Council's chief executive has been pulled from other duties to focus exclusively on fixing Wellington's new bus network.

Sustainable … View more
Update to this post: Greater Wellington Regional Council chief executive to focus solely on fixing bus issues.

"Greater Wellington Regional Council's chief executive has been pulled from other duties to focus exclusively on fixing Wellington's new bus network.

Sustainable transport committee deputy chairman Daran Ponter said councillors agreed earlier this week to request chief executive Greg Campbell to put all his efforts into rectifying the Wellington city bus system.

This underlines how seriously we're taking this issue," Ponter said."

Obviously the public outcry is starting to work!

"Extra services have started on three Wellington bus routes, while seats removed from some buses to increase capacity could be put back. ... From Thursday, extra peak-time services were added to the No. 2 service between Karori and Seatoun, and numbers 3 and 36 between Lyall Bay and Wellington."

"Regional councillor Daran Ponter, the sustainable transport committee's deputy chairman, has questioned whether the seats needed to be removed at all ... Get civilised again and put the seats back."

www.stuff.co.nz...

2264 days ago

What's on at Strathmore Community Centres, 108 Strathmore Ave and Raukawa Reserve.

Toni Taylor from Strathmore Park Community Centre Trust

Pilates with Sasha will be back Saturday 15th Sept.
Jasmine will take Yoga tomorrow 10am. Come along and join in :)

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2294 days ago

Some Good News for Eastern Suburbs Bus Users

Sarah Free from Sarah Free - Wellington City Councillor

Several community representatives spoke at the GWRC Sustainable Transport Meeting this morning, along with WCC Councillors Diane Calvert, Simon Woolf and myself ( Crs Calvi Freeman and David Lee were also there in support). Thanks to all the GWRC councillors for listening and acknowledging issues … View moreSeveral community representatives spoke at the GWRC Sustainable Transport Meeting this morning, along with WCC Councillors Diane Calvert, Simon Woolf and myself ( Crs Calvi Freeman and David Lee were also there in support). Thanks to all the GWRC councillors for listening and acknowledging issues and to Regional Councillors Daran Ponter and Sue Kedgley for moving amendments to reinstate the 18e to an all day service, extend the 14 back to Kilbirnie and look at fixes for the capacity issues on the 2 route. All up, a good day.
i.stuff.co.nz...

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2266 days ago

Dude, where's my seat: some Wellington buses have seating removed to increase standing room

Sharon from Kingston

Seats are being removed from some Wellington buses as a solution to overcrowding, leaving some commuters less than impressed. This has been the Greater Wellington Regional Council's answer to the problem of services which "had been plagued by overcrowding, delays and cancellations, … View moreSeats are being removed from some Wellington buses as a solution to overcrowding, leaving some commuters less than impressed. This has been the Greater Wellington Regional Council's answer to the problem of services which "had been plagued by overcrowding, delays and cancellations, primarily caused by operator NZ Bus running buses that were too small, and hence filled up too quickly".

Can this situation get any crazier? Now many people on the routes which were complained about have to stand instead because GWRC has taken many of the seats out! At a time when school children are no longer supposed to stand on buses for safety reasons, too. How can this possibly be a good idea?

www.stuff.co.nz...

2264 days ago

Thursday 6 Sept Meeting about New Bus Services

Sarah Free from Sarah Free - Wellington City Councillor

To be held at Gateway Baptist Church, 7.30-9.30 pm Thurs 06 Sept.
A chance to hear from GWRC councillors and share your views

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2265 days ago

Wanted chairbed

Dianne from Miramar

Does anyone happen to have a Nood fold out bed for sale. I already have the one in the pic, but need a second to make up a double bed. If you have one you could sell me at a reasonable price, or even loan me for a month please contact me on 0276516444. Fingers crossed.

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2266 days ago

New house to let - 3/4 bedroom. Available now. Expansive sea views over Island Bay, Cook Strait.

Helen from Southgate

This is a brand new spacious home, top specs all round, in sunny quiet location. If you know someone looking for a quality place with beautiful 'ring circle' sea views, please give Robin a call any time: 021 133 3325. $950 pw - so worth it. Here's the link for some pics. … View moreThis is a brand new spacious home, top specs all round, in sunny quiet location. If you know someone looking for a quality place with beautiful 'ring circle' sea views, please give Robin a call any time: 021 133 3325. $950 pw - so worth it. Here's the link for some pics. tinyurl.com...
(The photos here don't do it justice in my opinion.) Please phone if you have questions rather than posting here please, as I'm sharing it on his behalf. Thanks!

2265 days ago

Native plants trade

Brian from Houghton Bay

I'm having difficulty finding these plants and it would be ideal if I could plant a few before the end of this planting season:

Fuchsia excorticata (Kōnini)
Geniostoma ligustrifolium (Hangehange)
Pseudowintera colorata (Horopito)

I have the following native plants that I could trade:
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I'm having difficulty finding these plants and it would be ideal if I could plant a few before the end of this planting season:

Fuchsia excorticata (Kōnini)
Geniostoma ligustrifolium (Hangehange)
Pseudowintera colorata (Horopito)

I have the following native plants that I could trade:
Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kōhūhū)
Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)
Dodonaea viscosa (Akeake)

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2265 days ago

Bloom!

Geoffrey from Lyall Bay

Justin Lester will be opening Bloom Collective at 330pm this Saturday then the music will be rocking! Come down for some incredible art, a sausage and music. Very family friendly :)

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2265 days ago

It’s biscuit time, get yours now!

Girl Guiding New Zealand

GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.

Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Wellington or buy online!

For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Get your biscuits here!

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