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1385 days ago

Wellington rents hit $600 mark

Reporter Community News

Wellington is the first region in the country to cross the $600 median weekly rent milestone, with a record-breaking $615 per week in January, according to the latest Trade Me Rental Price Index.

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1386 days ago

Marsden Swimming champ

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Alyssa has had a brilliant time in pool recently. At the Swimming Wellington 12&Under Junior Championship she was 1st in her age group, winning 4 gold medals, 2 silvers and 2 bronzes. She followed this up at the NZ Junior Festival All Stars meet with 1st in the Girls 10&U 100m Butterfly and… View moreAlyssa has had a brilliant time in pool recently. At the Swimming Wellington 12&Under Junior Championship she was 1st in her age group, winning 4 gold medals, 2 silvers and 2 bronzes. She followed this up at the NZ Junior Festival All Stars meet with 1st in the Girls 10&U 100m Butterfly and 3rd in the Girls 10&U 50m Butterfly. Way to go Alyssa!

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1385 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner … View moreWe have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.

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1386 days ago

Marsden Designer Clothing Stall

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Marsden's popular Designer Clothing Stall will be present and correct at the Marsden pop-up Gala on 14 March. If you haven't worn it, loved it, looked fab in it for the past year please consider donating! We take sports clothing, shoes, jewelry, scarves, all accessories from labels like … View moreMarsden's popular Designer Clothing Stall will be present and correct at the Marsden pop-up Gala on 14 March. If you haven't worn it, loved it, looked fab in it for the past year please consider donating! We take sports clothing, shoes, jewelry, scarves, all accessories from labels like Country Road, Trenery, Ruby, Seed, Sportscraft, Nike, Lululemon and many more (drop off at Marsden reception). If not, we look forward to seeing you to peruse the special items that will no doubt be on offer!

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1386 days ago

Marsden Old Girl Joanna Prendergast is The Cool Mum

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

It's fascinating what our Old Girls get up to! Joanna Prendergast is a Psychiatrist by day and a Comedian by night. She has been touring her debut solo comedy show "The Cool Mum" around the South Island since mid 2020, winning the Best Solo Show and Audience Fav at the Nelson Fringe … View moreIt's fascinating what our Old Girls get up to! Joanna Prendergast is a Psychiatrist by day and a Comedian by night. She has been touring her debut solo comedy show "The Cool Mum" around the South Island since mid 2020, winning the Best Solo Show and Audience Fav at the Nelson Fringe Festival. The show is a parody of a celebrity parenting seminar and she is bringing it to the Wellington Fringe Festival in March. Joanna assures us she takes her day job very seriously, but her comedy persona, Jo Ghastly, is a different story.

1386 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

An easy one this week. What is going on here?

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1387 days ago

Poll: Do you support the council underwriting WOW?

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The World of WearableArt (WOW) will remain in Wellington for at least the next five years after Wellington City Council agreed to underwrite this year’s event.

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Do you support the council underwriting WOW?
  • 26.2% Yes, it is vital for the city
    26.2% Complete
  • 69.5% Nope, fix the pipes first
    69.5% Complete
  • 4.3% Not sure, who cares
    4.3% Complete
141 votes
1387 days ago

Pomare Tongan tapa cloth exhibition at Te Papa

Reporter Community News

Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to … View more
Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to learn from each other and cultivate Tongan culture by making koloa (cultural treasures).
The exhibition runs to Sunday, February 14, Level 4 Toi Art. Akomai Heritage will host a public demonstrations on Saturday, February 13, 11am.

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1393 days ago

David Jones to close in June 2022

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Flagship Wellington department store David Jones is to close.
The flagship store, which opened on Lambton Quay in the heart of the city’s Golden Mile in July 2016, told its employees on Wednesday that the business will shut its doors.
A statement from the company on Wednesday said it was looking … View more
Flagship Wellington department store David Jones is to close.
The flagship store, which opened on Lambton Quay in the heart of the city’s Golden Mile in July 2016, told its employees on Wednesday that the business will shut its doors.
A statement from the company on Wednesday said it was looking forward to introducing David Jones online to all customers in the second half of 2022, closely following the Wellington store closure.

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1388 days ago

SOLD NOW Painting - 3 pieces

Patricia from Wilton

Simply a unique nice calming triptych of Japanese blossoms.

Price: $20

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1388 days ago

Lego Technic 8260

Lim from Northland

Complete set of Lego Technic 8260 with original box and manual

Price: $29

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1388 days ago

Lego City Plane Set 3181

Lim from Northland

For sale is a Lego City Plane Set 3181 set. It has the original box and manual. It is a 99.9% complete set with two small parts missing. One missing small joining part on the wing tip mean the tip of the wing cannot tilt on one size of the plane and the other missing part is pure decorative.
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For sale is a Lego City Plane Set 3181 set. It has the original box and manual. It is a 99.9% complete set with two small parts missing. One missing small joining part on the wing tip mean the tip of the wing cannot tilt on one size of the plane and the other missing part is pure decorative.
Complete with original box and manual.

Price: $59

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1388 days ago

LEGO POWER MINERS 8191

Lim from Northland

For sale is a 95% complete set of Lego Power Miners 8191. Only a few minor parts are missing. The set can still be built to its original condition as per the photo.
Come complete with original box and manuals.

Price: $89

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1388 days ago

board games - all for 80 or get the one you like

Patricia from Wilton

Variety of games, most of them are valued at $5-$10 each - or get all for $80 for all.

Negotiable

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1388 days ago

SOLD ALREADY Mirror - $50 ono

Patricia from Wilton

Stylish heavy bevelled mirror - 100x140cm - $50 or near offer - as it has a crack (which we dont see anymore).
Selling as moving country.

Price: $50

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