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.

1706 days ago

St Ninian's new Footprint music and play for pre-schoolers

St Ninian's Uniting Parish

St Ninian's has set up a new group for pre-schoolers called Footprint. The music and play group starts this friday, 20th, 9.30am - 12 noon. The programme includes music, free play and morning tea for everyone. It is hoped this space will offer an opportunity for parents/grandparents and carers… View moreSt Ninian's has set up a new group for pre-schoolers called Footprint. The music and play group starts this friday, 20th, 9.30am - 12 noon. The programme includes music, free play and morning tea for everyone. It is hoped this space will offer an opportunity for parents/grandparents and carers to connect. Cost $5 per child. More details 476 7137.

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1706 days ago

Proposed changes to footpaths and streets

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a speed limit of 15 kilometres per hour.

Find out about all the changes and submit your feedback on this important issue here: bit.ly...

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1706 days ago

What can I do to help during a pandemic?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit … View more
There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora's website.

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1707 days ago

Vinyl records and audio equipment

Ferdinand from Ngaio

Ngaio audiophile interested to take your free records and old audio equipment. Always interested in reducing landfill contributions and re-purposing to save our environment. Please let me know if you want to get rid of these items, as I will collect at your convenience any day.

Free

1707 days ago

St Ninian's honours Karori volunteers

St Ninian's Uniting Parish

St Ninian’s Uniting Church are honouring and celebrating volunteers at a special Service this Sunday, 22 March 2020 at 10.00am (208 Karori Road). This special church service will recognise the valuable contribution volunteers make to our community. Groups such as Bellyfull and many others will … View moreSt Ninian’s Uniting Church are honouring and celebrating volunteers at a special Service this Sunday, 22 March 2020 at 10.00am (208 Karori Road). This special church service will recognise the valuable contribution volunteers make to our community. Groups such as Bellyfull and many others will be present. Wellington City Councillor Rebecca Matthews will be the key speaker of the day.

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1710 days ago

Marsden Open Morning - spacious, peaceful learning environment

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Check out the benefits of an all-girls' education for your daughter at Marsden and the spacious, peaceful learning environment with specialised, technology rich facilities - Open Morning Wednesday 18 March.

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1711 days ago

What does declaring a pandemic for Covid-19 mean?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The coronavirus "outbreak" has been officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation – but what does that mean?

To read more, click here.

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1708 days ago

About Lazy Sneakers and how you can help

Lean from Karori

LAZY SNEAKERS - We collect reusable sneakers from the community and distribute to people for FREE so they can play, participate and reach their potential.

FOUNDER
Maia was only 12 (2017) when she developed the idea for Lazy Sneakers. All she had was a passion to help others and a family to back … View more
LAZY SNEAKERS - We collect reusable sneakers from the community and distribute to people for FREE so they can play, participate and reach their potential.

FOUNDER
Maia was only 12 (2017) when she developed the idea for Lazy Sneakers. All she had was a passion to help others and a family to back her. Since the project has started, she has been able to provide sneakers for children, student athletes, families and social services.

MISSION
Lazy Sneakers is a sneaker bank project collecting reusable good conditioned sneakers from the community and then distributing these sneakers for FREE so people can play, participate and reach their potential.
For more information please click here - lazysneakers.co.nz...

Wellington teen's charity providing shoes for kids who need them to play sport -
www.tvnz.co.nz...

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1709 days ago

⚠JERVOIS QUAY FINAL UPDATE 6PM⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Crews have now temporarily reinstated the road and footpath with asphalt, and has been made safe for regular traffic.

Later in the evening the crew will de-establish the site completely for the weekend.

We will be back on site next week to finalise reinstatement of road and footpath.

1709 days ago

⚠JERVOIS QUAY UPDATE 4.56PM⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Thanks to the crews who have been on site working hard to repair the burst main. Water is now back on.

Crews will remain on site to reinstate the footpath and road. We will provide an update on this shortly.

1709 days ago

Poll: Book or Kindle?

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

When you read what do you prefer to use?

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Book or Kindle?
  • 83.7% Book
    83.7% Complete
  • 16.3% Kindle
    16.3% Complete
1177 votes
1710 days ago

⚠JERVOIS QUAY UPDATE 10.20AM⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Crews have just advised that the TSB Arena and Shed 5 on Queens Wharf are also impacted by the water outage.

Businesses are being contacted to check in on all affected and are also being provided with water.

1710 days ago

CD Field Days - 6 days to go!

The Team from Central Districts Field Days

Less than 1 week to go until we turn Manfeild into an agri village for three whole days!

Did you know this will be our 27th event? Help us make 2020 even bigger and better than before.
Purchase your entry online today at www.cdfielddays.co.nz...

March 19 - 21 | Manfeild, Feilding

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1710 days ago

⚠JERVOIS QUAY UPDATE 9.40AM⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Crews are currently onsite digging to begin repairs. The fault is expected to be repaired by 5pm today.

The same two buildings are impacted by the water outage, with water expected to return at 5pm when the fault is fixed. Water is available on site to those impacted.

We will continue with … View more
Crews are currently onsite digging to begin repairs. The fault is expected to be repaired by 5pm today.

The same two buildings are impacted by the water outage, with water expected to return at 5pm when the fault is fixed. Water is available on site to those impacted.

We will continue with updates on our social media channels should this change.

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1710 days ago

⚠JERVOIS QUAY UPDATE 8.30AM⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

The burst has resulted in dislodged silt covering the footpath in the surrounding area.

Our crews are cleaning this up as quick as possible - but we do ask pedestrians to take an alternate route while we reinstate the impacted footpaths and clean the area.

Apologies for the inconvenience for … View more
The burst has resulted in dislodged silt covering the footpath in the surrounding area.

Our crews are cleaning this up as quick as possible - but we do ask pedestrians to take an alternate route while we reinstate the impacted footpaths and clean the area.

Apologies for the inconvenience for commuters this morning, we are working on getting this resolved as soon as we can.

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