Makara, Wellington

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DIY right first time #resenetip

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2047 days ago

Additional Library hours to meet demand

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Several of our regional library branches will be increasing their opening hours to meet customer demand following the closure of the Central Library.
This has been made possible by the continued support of library staff.
New hours will be in place from Monday 15 April.
For the full list of … View more
Several of our regional library branches will be increasing their opening hours to meet customer demand following the closure of the Central Library.
This has been made possible by the continued support of library staff.
New hours will be in place from Monday 15 April.
For the full list of libraries and opening times visit our website

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2047 days ago

Create magic with paper and a potato!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Plants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained … View morePlants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained plant pots you may have in your home. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2048 days ago

Movie Night Fundraiser - Tawa Titans Hockey Club

Gareth from Brooklyn

Everyone loves a good action movie and the suspense that comes with Avenger movies. Join us and other club members as we ride the emotions of Tony Stark as he drifts helplessly in space and heads towards the ultimate showdown with Thanos (the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe).… View moreEveryone loves a good action movie and the suspense that comes with Avenger movies. Join us and other club members as we ride the emotions of Tony Stark as he drifts helplessly in space and heads towards the ultimate showdown with Thanos (the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe).

The event is a fundraiser for the club which helps offset a number of club costs to keep our amateur hockey player subscriptions down. Tickets are $20, with food and drink available (at your cost). There will be raffles on the night that you can purchase a ticket for and then winners will be announced at the conclusion of the movie.

Movie starts at 8pm on 28th of April - more details can be found at www.facebook.com...

2048 days ago

Heavy rain warning - Marlborough and Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An active front over central New Zealand is moving slowly eastwards today and early Friday, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to much of the upper South Island and North Island.

Area: Marlborough Sounds and coast north of Clarence
Valid: 9 hours from 1:00pm to 10:00pm Thursday
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An active front over central New Zealand is moving slowly eastwards today and early Friday, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to much of the upper South Island and North Island.

Area: Marlborough Sounds and coast north of Clarence
Valid: 9 hours from 1:00pm to 10:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Periods of rain, may become heavy with thundery downpours. Rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.

Area: Wellington and Wairarapa from Featherston southwards
Valid: 11 hours from 3:00pm Thursday to 2:00am Friday
Forecast: Periods of rain, may become heavy with thundery downpours. Rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.

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2049 days ago

Lost Cat

Victoria from Wadestown

We have lost our beloved cat Jack. He is 2 years old and is a big black fluffy ragdoll cat. Last seen 39 Wade Street on 9 April.

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2050 days ago

Learn the Best Card Game in the World

Klaus Dorbecker from Karori Bridge Club

Hello Neighbours,
Our very active Bridge Club is offering lessons to learn Bridge, the best card game in the world. This is a course running over 12 weeks and includes lots of card play and comprehensive course notes. The course starts on Monday, 29 April 2019 at 7:30pm. The 12 lessons cost $50 … View more
Hello Neighbours,
Our very active Bridge Club is offering lessons to learn Bridge, the best card game in the world. This is a course running over 12 weeks and includes lots of card play and comprehensive course notes. The course starts on Monday, 29 April 2019 at 7:30pm. The 12 lessons cost $50 which is deducted from your membership fee when you join the club.
Bring along a friend, a partner or just yourself!
Check out our website at www.karoribridge.com.... For more information or to register call 04 476 6179 or contact us via email karoribridge@gmail.com.
Please see attached flier.

Lesson Flyer 2019.docx Download View

2049 days ago

Upgrading Waterloo Quay level crossing | 13 to 30 April

Kate Thompson from KiwiRail

We’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. … View moreWe’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. If you live or work locally, we apologise for the inconvenience and will work as quietly as we can. Thanks for your patience while we carry out this essential work.

More information (including a map of lane/road closures) at the link on our website

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2049 days ago

Upgrading Waterloo Quay level crossing | 13 to 30 April

Kate Thompson from KiwiRail

We’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. … View moreWe’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. If you live or work locally, we apologise for the inconvenience and will work as quietly as we can. Thanks for your patience while we carry out this essential work.

More information (including a map of lane/road closures) at the link on our website

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2049 days ago

Omāroro dawn blessing

The Team from Wellington Water

Yesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki … View moreYesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki Whānui and formal gifting of the name Omāroro to the project.

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and Councillor Iona Pannett also attended. Mayor Lester shared a few words on the importance of this project for the future growth and demand as well as the resilience of Wellington City.

It was great to see members of the local community as well as representatives of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water, and contractors involved in the project make their way to the ceremony.

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