Makara, Wellington

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1534 days ago

Future bleak for Lambton Quay business

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What is the future of businesses on Lambton Quay?

Two well known business have indicated they are struggling and Eftpos transactions are down 19 percent from the same time last year.

Wellington City councillor Simon Woolf says the outlook for Wellington’s Lambton Quay is so bad he is moving his… View more
What is the future of businesses on Lambton Quay?

Two well known business have indicated they are struggling and Eftpos transactions are down 19 percent from the same time last year.

Wellington City councillor Simon Woolf says the outlook for Wellington’s Lambton Quay is so bad he is moving his family photography business from the street after more than 60 years.

Sam Cranfield, whose wife Val established the Cranfields gift store now situated off Lambton Quay, told councillors at a meeting on Thursday the couple were liable for $750,000 if the business went bust, something he was very concerned would happen.

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1531 days ago

Has Covid delayed your surgery?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We are working on a story about people who have missed out on seeing a specialist due to Covid and the lockdown.
Are you, or is anyone you know, still waiting for a first specialist appointment?
Please contact Bridie Witton if you are happy to chat for a story at bridie.witton@stuff.co.nz or … View more
We are working on a story about people who have missed out on seeing a specialist due to Covid and the lockdown.
Are you, or is anyone you know, still waiting for a first specialist appointment?
Please contact Bridie Witton if you are happy to chat for a story at bridie.witton@stuff.co.nz or 0272852368.

1531 days ago

Pulse sign Gail Parata

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Gail Parata will take over from Yvette McCausland-Durie as head coach of the Central Pulse netball champions.

Parata, 52, headed offshore in 2013 and spent six years as head coach of the Scottish Thistles national team.

She said she was “absolutely delighted’’ to return home to the Pulse … View more
Gail Parata will take over from Yvette McCausland-Durie as head coach of the Central Pulse netball champions.

Parata, 52, headed offshore in 2013 and spent six years as head coach of the Scottish Thistles national team.

She said she was “absolutely delighted’’ to return home to the Pulse head coaching role. Last year, Parata, who has a Master of Science Performance Coaching degree, took Scotland, a team of athletes who largely work full-time or are students, to their highest ever world ranking of seventh.

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1531 days ago

Future Hollywood star found in Upper Hutt boxing gym

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

James Matamua is a name to remember.

The Upper Hutt 22 year-old has taken an unlikely path to acting stardom after being discovered in an Upper Hutt boxing gym.

When Kiwi director Sam Kelly walked into the Heretaunga Boxing Gym, he wasn’t expecting to find New Zealand’s next big talent. But … View more
James Matamua is a name to remember.

The Upper Hutt 22 year-old has taken an unlikely path to acting stardom after being discovered in an Upper Hutt boxing gym.

When Kiwi director Sam Kelly walked into the Heretaunga Boxing Gym, he wasn’t expecting to find New Zealand’s next big talent. But that is exactly what Kelly found when he handed out audition forms to the young men hanging around after training.

Matamua was so confident he’d get the role after auditioning, James started signing off as ’’Next Big Thing’’ in his emails to the producer, telling them not to bother auditioning anyone else. It was this confidence, humour and natural charm that endeared the casting team to him and won him the role.

Matamua scored a role in Savages, a film about the early history of gangs in New Zealand.

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1531 days ago

Source Quality Yearling Bulls

PGG Wrightson Ltd

In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We … View more
In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We partner with forward-thinking breeders and farmers to enhance animal performance and improve business results.

If you’re looking for better business results, then view upcoming PGG Wrightson Yearling Bull Sales around New Zealand.
Find out more

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1538 days ago

Mask wearing on public transport: Day One

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

The government mandate to don masks on public transport came into effect today.

What were your experiences this morning - was everyone following the rules?

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1541 days ago

On the lookout for unoccupied and unloved houses

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Hi everyone, following the fire at a frequent haunt of squatters on Abel Smith St on Tuesday night, one of our reporters is looking derelict former dwellings around the city.

If you know of any in your area please get in touch with senior reporter Damian George: damian.george@stuff.co.nz

The … View more
Hi everyone, following the fire at a frequent haunt of squatters on Abel Smith St on Tuesday night, one of our reporters is looking derelict former dwellings around the city.

If you know of any in your area please get in touch with senior reporter Damian George: damian.george@stuff.co.nz

The attached pic is of a derelict three-storey Edwardian-era home at 1 Allenby Tce which was damaged in several fire incidents between 2009 and 2014.

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1538 days ago

We've come a long way, but LGBTQ students still face an uphill struggle

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Brendan Goudswaard was called every name under the sun, cautioned against wearing make-up and skirts by his teachers, pushed, shoved and had abuse yelled at him from passing cars.

He came out about a year after the murder of his classmate Jeff Whittington.

He still remembers the shock waves the … View more
Brendan Goudswaard was called every name under the sun, cautioned against wearing make-up and skirts by his teachers, pushed, shoved and had abuse yelled at him from passing cars.

He came out about a year after the murder of his classmate Jeff Whittington.

He still remembers the shock waves the hate crime sent through his Wellington High School community in 1999.

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1532 days ago

MAC Boat 360 or sale on Trademe (Peka Peka pick up)

Allison from Wadestown

Anyone out there after a fantastic Mac boat only been out a few times (Kapiti pick up)
Trademe ad below
www.trademe.co.nz...

Price: $6,000

1532 days ago
1533 days ago

How can we better celebrate the Pulse?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

In all the fuss over Covid-19, it has largely been forgotten that the Pulse recently won the ANZ Premiership Grand Final.
Having won the title two years running, they are Wellington's most successful sporting team.
What can we do to better recognise their success?

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1533 days ago

Experienced pet carer and house sitter available

Caitlin from Wadestown

Hey neighbours,
With domestic travel resuming, the school holidays approaching and people starting to plan for the longer break over summer, thought I would write a quick message to say I'm on the lookout for pet care and housesitting opportunities.

My name is Caitlin and I have been caring … View more
Hey neighbours,
With domestic travel resuming, the school holidays approaching and people starting to plan for the longer break over summer, thought I would write a quick message to say I'm on the lookout for pet care and housesitting opportunities.

My name is Caitlin and I have been caring for other people's pets for a total of over 10 years now. I have a full driver's license and my own car so getting to different areas around Wellington is not a problem. I work in the central city during the week but am happy to do once or twice daily visits, or stay at the house if you prefer. I can also give medications if needed and will care for your pets as though they are my own (sadly I haven't had my own since we lost our dear old cat in 2018).

Reasonable rates depending on needs and references available.

Contact info: easiest contact method is either a message on Neighbourly, an email to chearfield14@gmail.com or a txt message to 027 821 3969 (more likely to get ahold of me than a phone call though I will call back if requested).

:)

1535 days ago

Masks set to become the new normal for Wellingtonians

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Experts are warning Wellingtonians they will be wearing masks until a vaccine for Covid-19 is found.

Wellingtonians appear to have quickly got used to wearing masks on trains and buses.

Physics professor Shaun Hendy says we should expect masks to become part of daily life.

What has been your … View more
Experts are warning Wellingtonians they will be wearing masks until a vaccine for Covid-19 is found.

Wellingtonians appear to have quickly got used to wearing masks on trains and buses.

Physics professor Shaun Hendy says we should expect masks to become part of daily life.

What has been your experience with wearing a mask?

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