Makara, Wellington

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1308 days ago

Wellington Central Library to get new name: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

When Wellington’s Central Library finally re-opens in 2025, it will be under a new official name: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui.
The name has been used as a secondary title for several years, but will now be recognised as the official name of the library as part of a commitment to consult with mana … View more
When Wellington’s Central Library finally re-opens in 2025, it will be under a new official name: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui.
The name has been used as a secondary title for several years, but will now be recognised as the official name of the library as part of a commitment to consult with mana whenua throughout the design process.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui approximately translates to ‘The window to the wider world’.
In October 2020, city councillors voted unanimously to fix and upgrade the earthquake-prone building, which has been closed since March 2019, and officers were told to explore design options.

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1311 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This should not be too tough. What are your favourite memories of this gentleman and his store?

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1306 days ago

Lot of Play-doh sets and tools

Leslie and Mike from Wilton

In great condition. Clean.
Ice-cream Castle Set--missing some pieces
Princess Dress Set- complete
Shapes-animals
Alphabet and numbers set-complete
Creative Play Fun Factory--3 of these.

Price: $30

1306 days ago

Puppy harness, leash, collar and coat

Leslie and Mike from Wilton

Great starter pack for a puppy. My Bichon used this from 10 weeks to 4 months. In good used condition. Clean. Leash is included--it matches the collar. Functional and extremely cute! Hoping someone can get use out of it.

Price: $25

1306 days ago

Thermogard ice packs free

Leslie and Mike from Wilton

More Thermogard ice packs available. They are really useful but I have heaps. These are the ones I mean thermogard.com...

Free

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1310 days ago

Water restrictions eased across the region

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington’s sprinkler ban has been lifted– but with sporadic rain forecast for winter residents still need to avoid wasting water.
The restrictions were put in place for the Hutt Valley, South Wairarapa, Wellington city and Porirua in mid-February as water usage soared during the summer … View more
Wellington’s sprinkler ban has been lifted– but with sporadic rain forecast for winter residents still need to avoid wasting water.
The restrictions were put in place for the Hutt Valley, South Wairarapa, Wellington city and Porirua in mid-February as water usage soared during the summer months.
From Tuesday, residents in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington city can again use sprinklers and irrigation systems, Wellington Water said. In Upper Hutt and South Wairarapa people can do so every second day, as is usual.
Most of the Wellington region’s drinking water comes from rivers and the Waiwhetu aquifer under the Hutt Valley. River levels fell to 90 per cent before the sprinkler ban.
Meanwhile, people in the Wairarapa town of Carterton still have to boil their water after E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply on March 12.

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1308 days ago

Prospa National Winner - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store!

Prospa

Jazz and his family are proud to be serving their customers and the local community!

Jazz loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Jazz's simple but … View more
Jazz and his family are proud to be serving their customers and the local community!

Jazz loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Jazz's simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.

Jazz and his family operate Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store and are hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeepers” by his customers. Now Jazz has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Jazz and his family are the proud winners of a prize package worth $10,000!

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Nomination Quote - Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
"Every member of this family who serves in the shop are very friendly, helpful and always smiling. They get to know all their customers and I have never walked into a shop that makes you feel so welcome. During our first lockdown for Covid, they put food such as milk, bread, out for people who may need it free of charge."

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1309 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and picture from Louise Thomas.

"It's often as hard to get one of these sitting down as it is to get one in flight. Welcome swallow/warou (Hirundo neoxena). The pink background is caused by the colourful pink aquatic weeds on the fresh water pond at Pauatahanui. Usually hawking in … View more
Words and picture from Louise Thomas.

"It's often as hard to get one of these sitting down as it is to get one in flight. Welcome swallow/warou (Hirundo neoxena). The pink background is caused by the colourful pink aquatic weeds on the fresh water pond at Pauatahanui. Usually hawking in a circuit over the pond, one of the swallows rested briefly to have a good stretch on a stick poking out of the water."

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1309 days ago

A Friday funny

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Enjoy time with friends this weekend.

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1309 days ago

NVE - Has your dog found a leak?

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

These amazing dogs in Australia detect water and sewage leaks. If your dog detects a leak or a blockage (or if you suspect you have a leak) give us a call now! 04 479 4189 or email info@nve.co.nz

www.sydneywater.com.au...

More reading: www.governmentnews.com.au...

#HereToHelp … View more
These amazing dogs in Australia detect water and sewage leaks. If your dog detects a leak or a blockage (or if you suspect you have a leak) give us a call now! 04 479 4189 or email info@nve.co.nz

www.sydneywater.com.au...

More reading: www.governmentnews.com.au...

#HereToHelp #NZLicensedTradies #DogsAreAmazing #WeLoveDogs #WeCanDoThat #DrainlayersNZ #NZDrainlayers #NZPlumbing #NVE #NVEPlumbing #SupportlLocal #NVEDrainage #NVEHeating #NVEGasfitting #NVERoofing #NVESkylights #NZFamilyOwned #CustomerSatisfaction #HomeRenos #RenosForYou #NewBuilds #DrainageSolutions #CommercialServices #ResidentialServices #ProudToBeAPlumber #MasterDrainlayer #LicensedTradies #SydneyWater

1309 days ago

Two new Whittaker's flavours

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Are you going to try the two new Whittaker's flavours, Carrot Cake and Strawberries and Waffles
Twenty cents from every block sold going to Whānau Āwhina Plunket.
Whittaker’s Carrot Cake and Strawberries and Waffles blocks will be available in supermarkets nationwide from Monday 19 April.

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1309 days ago

NVE - Stormwater Drainage Project

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

A few pictures of our amazing #NVEDrainageTeam working their magic on a #StormwaterDrainProject in Newtown.

Give us a call to chat about your drainage (as well as plumbing/gasfitting) needs: 04 479 4181 (or email info@nve.co.nz!) We're #heretohelp

#HereToHelp #NZLicensedTradies … View more
A few pictures of our amazing #NVEDrainageTeam working their magic on a #StormwaterDrainProject in Newtown.

Give us a call to chat about your drainage (as well as plumbing/gasfitting) needs: 04 479 4181 (or email info@nve.co.nz!) We're #heretohelp

#HereToHelp #NZLicensedTradies #WeCanDoThat #DrainlayersNZ #NZDrainlayers #NZPlumbing #NVE #NVEPlumbing #SupportlLocal #NVEDrainage #NVEHeating #NVEGasfitting #NVERoofing #NVESkylights #NZFamilyOwned #CustomerSatisfaction #HomeRenos #RenosForYou #NewBuilds #DrainageSolutions #CommercialServices #ResidentialServices #ProudToBeAPlumber #MasterDrainlayer #LicensedTradies

1309 days ago

Wellington's old air traffic control tower to be demolished

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington's old air traffic control tower spent 60 years watching over the capital's skies, but now it is being demolished and its spot will make way for housing in the future, its owner says.
The building, affectionately called "Arnold", is a landmark of Tirangi Rd and was … View more
Wellington's old air traffic control tower spent 60 years watching over the capital's skies, but now it is being demolished and its spot will make way for housing in the future, its owner says.
The building, affectionately called "Arnold", is a landmark of Tirangi Rd and was decommissioned as a control tower in 2018.
The tower, in Rongotai, went up for sale last October and was bought by Wellington Airport. While the sale price was not disclosed, Stuff understands the airport paid about $1.2 million.

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1309 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter - April edition out now!

Office for Seniors

The latest edition of the SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now!

In this issue Minister for Seniors Ayesha Verrall gives us an overview of the first stage of the vaccine roll-out, Alzheimers NZ talks about making Aotearoa dementia-friendly, and how you can build and maintain physical health through … View more
The latest edition of the SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now!

In this issue Minister for Seniors Ayesha Verrall gives us an overview of the first stage of the vaccine roll-out, Alzheimers NZ talks about making Aotearoa dementia-friendly, and how you can build and maintain physical health through fitness.

There’s also some advice on why Daylight Saving might be making you groggy and what you can do about it.

Check it out and be sure to share!: bit.ly...

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