Makara, Wellington

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1764 days ago

Poll: Do you have confidence in Mayor Andy Foster?

Reporter Community News

There are increasing calls for an independent review of the way Mayor Andy Foster is performing.
On Wednesday he announced an independent review into the governance of elected members.
There have also been calls for the the Auditor-General to investigate Foster’s eleventh-hour proposal to sell … View more
There are increasing calls for an independent review of the way Mayor Andy Foster is performing.
On Wednesday he announced an independent review into the governance of elected members.
There have also been calls for the the Auditor-General to investigate Foster’s eleventh-hour proposal to sell part of the Wellington library building.
Do you think he is doing a good job?
If you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.

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Do you have confidence in Mayor Andy Foster?
  • 19.9% Yes
    19.9% Complete
  • 64.9% No
    64.9% Complete
  • 15.2% Not sure
    15.2% Complete
453 votes
1761 days ago

Futon with mattress (free)

Julie from Karori

Free to a good home: futon which can be used as a couch or a double bed. Ideal for a student flat or guest room.
It has just been put into a garage immediately on the roadside biut will need 2 people to pick up as it is fairly heavy.

Free

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1762 days ago

Free futon mattress and double spring mattress

Patricia from Wilton

Looks deceive, only available as are moving country...otherwise would have continued it use. Was put in garage only on 25th.:
Double futon mattress- grey, can be rolled up. (Bring rope)
+ free sturdy double spring mattress-stain and slight rip in corner. Delight to sleep on!
Was used as one on … View more
Looks deceive, only available as are moving country...otherwise would have continued it use. Was put in garage only on 25th.:
Double futon mattress- grey, can be rolled up. (Bring rope)
+ free sturdy double spring mattress-stain and slight rip in corner. Delight to sleep on!
Was used as one on top of other.

Pickup as soon as possible from garage-Wilton Road Wilton.

Free

1762 days ago

Tell us about a local business that makes your day?

Prospa

With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at … View more
With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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1765 days ago

What's your experience with pre-fabricated homes?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?

1764 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Andrew Gorrie provided these pictured of tūī feeding from Kelson.

1763 days ago

Reminder: Sprinkler & irrigation ban in place

The Team from Wellington Water

A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

? Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses … View more
A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

? Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.

Alternate day watering still applies - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.

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1764 days ago

Free Jam Jars

Dennis from Ngaio

I have a large quantity and assortment of clean Jam Jars that are looking for a new home. First in best preserved.

Free

1764 days ago

Our Kids online ... free Documentary viewing at Marsden

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

You are invited to a screening of the Documentary 'Our kids Online, Porn, Predators and How to Keep them Safe', by Rob and Zareen Cope on Thursday 4 March from 7pm - 8.30pm in the Marsden School Auditorium. Please see the invitation below (it is for Marsden parents AND interested members… View moreYou are invited to a screening of the Documentary 'Our kids Online, Porn, Predators and How to Keep them Safe', by Rob and Zareen Cope on Thursday 4 March from 7pm - 8.30pm in the Marsden School Auditorium. Please see the invitation below (it is for Marsden parents AND interested members of the public) and RSVP with you name and number attending to RSVP@marsden.school.nz

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1767 days ago

Photo mystery solved

Reporter Community News

We recent featured a photo sent to us from Robina Davies who was trying to identify those in the picture from her mother's collection.
Her mother was Olive Whitelaw, who played cricket for Wellington Technical College Old Girls. She suspected it might be from before 1939.
Journalist and … View more
We recent featured a photo sent to us from Robina Davies who was trying to identify those in the picture from her mother's collection.
Her mother was Olive Whitelaw, who played cricket for Wellington Technical College Old Girls. She suspected it might be from before 1939.
Journalist and sports historian Ron Palenski has come up with a name for us.
"I'm pretty sure the pic is of Violet Aline Caton and Stuart Dick on their wedding day at All Saints', Kilbirnie, on Feb 26 1944.
The big clue was women in the uniform of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps presenting a bouquet of vegetables; another clue was that it was most likely a newspaper photo because of the quality.
Stuart Dick is wearing an RSA badge in the photo. He was a sergeant in the 25th Battalion."
He even attached a picture of the gravestone.

1765 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This could be a toughie but for a hint, it is one of Wellington's most well known buildings.

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1764 days ago

Alta Painters - professional and reliable painters you can trust!

Alta Painters Interiors from Alta Painters

Kia ora Wellington neighbours
We are a small team of professional, reliable and dedicated painters. We deliver excellent service and quality craftsmanship, from quick clean up jobs to detail orientated high end projects, single rooms to whole residential properties. We also offer rental repaints of… View more
Kia ora Wellington neighbours
We are a small team of professional, reliable and dedicated painters. We deliver excellent service and quality craftsmanship, from quick clean up jobs to detail orientated high end projects, single rooms to whole residential properties. We also offer rental repaints of offices and living spaces.

Our mission is to provide a friendly and reliable experience. We like working closely to our clients to deliver work that exceeds expectations, making sure the job is done with the minimum disruption to your daily lives.

For more information kindly visit our website:
www.altapainters.co.nz...

We are booking projects from the 8th March 2021

Sincerely,
Manuel Saez
Director

Phone: +64 0211004950 │ altapaintersnz@gmail.com │ Instagram @altapainters

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1765 days ago

Missing Friends!

New Zealand Friends

We are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.

They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and … View more
We are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.

They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and were in a blue drawstring bag (right top). There is also a small tag “NativeZ Made in New Zealand” (right bottom) attached to them.

They have been with us for over 15 years since our first visit to NZ and have shared all the memories of our life in Aotearoa.

Any information to Yusuke (021456580) or Nanase (021456510) would be much appreciated.

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1791 days ago

Handyman services

Patrick from PBWorks

If you have jobs around your place, or a rental property that you don't have the time, tools or knowledge to do, please get in touch. I'd be happy to help you out.

1766 days ago

Marsden Pop-Up Gala Day Sunday 14 March

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Now that we are back at Level 1, we are ready to receive any donations for the Marsden Gala again, gently loved toys, designer clothing, general clothing, books, deli (no white elephant or electronics this year!)! Check out the drop off details below. Note, the event will only be run in Alert … View moreNow that we are back at Level 1, we are ready to receive any donations for the Marsden Gala again, gently loved toys, designer clothing, general clothing, books, deli (no white elephant or electronics this year!)! Check out the drop off details below. Note, the event will only be run in Alert Level 1 or lower.

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