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2184 days ago

Bomb-proof Child safety gate

Bevan from Wilton

Our son was extremely physical as a baby, and broke any child locks we had on drawers and cupboards in the kitchen. He even bashed his way through most child safety gates.
This one easily stood up to the challenge! It’s even still in great condition, with an extension should you need it.

Fits … View more
Our son was extremely physical as a baby, and broke any child locks we had on drawers and cupboards in the kitchen. He even bashed his way through most child safety gates.
This one easily stood up to the challenge! It’s even still in great condition, with an extension should you need it.

Fits gaps 71-84cm wide.

Negotiable

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2184 days ago

Wanted: Soda Stream machine

Bevan from Wilton

Do you have a soda stream machine you no longer use?
My inlaws are coming over from Europe in a couple of weeks and love their soda.
Any offer considered,

Cheers.

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2184 days ago

Wellington Water Suburb of the Week - Karori

The Team from Wellington Water

A big shout out to Karori, who managed to secure the suburb of the week title. Awesome work Karorians!

A relatively wet week last week meant that overall people around the region have been keeping demand below the 160 million litre per day (MLD) target which is awesome to see.

All this rain has … View more
A big shout out to Karori, who managed to secure the suburb of the week title. Awesome work Karorians!

A relatively wet week last week meant that overall people around the region have been keeping demand below the 160 million litre per day (MLD) target which is awesome to see.

All this rain has been good for your gardens and our catchments, however just because it's raining doesn't mean we should stop conserving water.

Drinking water is a precious resource, so make sure you're not wasting it. If you're worried about your gardens and lawn not having enough water when the weather heats up, start collecting rain water now! Rain water is a great option to give your garden some extra love as we look to enter the warmer months.

Our top #waterlovers tip this week is turn the tap off when brushing your teeth! Don't let litres of our precious drinking resource pour straight down the drain.

#ourwaterourfuture

2184 days ago

Complete clearance across all tracks following this morning's suspection

Community Engagement Advisor from

FINAL UPDATE 12:40PM: We now have clearance on the Kāpiti line.

- The first northbound service will depart Wellington at 12:53pm
- The first southbound service will depart Waikanae at 1:00pm

Crews have assessed the potential damage and we now have clearance to run trains between Wellington and … View more
FINAL UPDATE 12:40PM: We now have clearance on the Kāpiti line.

- The first northbound service will depart Wellington at 12:53pm
- The first southbound service will depart Waikanae at 1:00pm

Crews have assessed the potential damage and we now have clearance to run trains between Wellington and Porirua, a further investigation will need to take place to determine the cause of the issue.

Please expect some delays as we return to timetable.
There should be no impact to services for this afternoon's peak.

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2184 days ago

Were you affected by the train outages?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Trains running on the Kāpiti line in and out of Wellington have been suspended because of a power outage.

​Metlink spokeswoman Emily Liddell said the cause of the power outage along a portion of track in Kaiwharawhara, which is used by the train line, is unknown.

The power outage was … View more
Trains running on the Kāpiti line in and out of Wellington have been suspended because of a power outage.

​Metlink spokeswoman Emily Liddell said the cause of the power outage along a portion of track in Kaiwharawhara, which is used by the train line, is unknown.

The power outage was first recorded at 7.30am on Tuesday. It had caused the Hutt Valley, Melling, and Wairarapa lines to also be suspended, but those services had now resumed.

However, commuters should expect delays as services returned to normal.

Kāpiti trains have been replaced by buses between Porirua and Wellington, but there are limited buses are available. Trains will be operating between Waikanae and Porirua but will not be running to timetable.

Metlink buses 60E, 236, and 290 will be accepting rail tickets while rail services are suspended.

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2184 days ago

Suspended train services at Wellington station this morning are resuming with significant delays

Community Engagement Advisor from

UPDATE 10:35AM: KPL services are still bus replaced between WELL & PORI and a train is shuttling between PORI & WAIK, expect delays. There are significant delays across all other lines.
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Services are suspended due to an earlier service power outage at Wellington station. … View more
UPDATE 10:35AM: KPL services are still bus replaced between WELL & PORI and a train is shuttling between PORI & WAIK, expect delays. There are significant delays across all other lines.
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Services are suspended due to an earlier service power outage at Wellington station. Maintenance crews are working to bring this service back into Wellington, to do this they have had to turn off power outside of Wellington Station.

Please plan before you travel, we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this has caused this morning.

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2184 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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2185 days ago

University study–one course at a time

Victoria University of Wellington

Enrolling in a single course at Victoria University of Wellington offers you the opportunity to take advantage of our world-class teaching and cutting-edge research while exploring your areas of interest.

“I needed to earn a better wage and, after raising my children, I looked at education … View more
Enrolling in a single course at Victoria University of Wellington offers you the opportunity to take advantage of our world-class teaching and cutting-edge research while exploring your areas of interest.

“I needed to earn a better wage and, after raising my children, I looked at education that would fit with my previous fine arts qualification. “At first, I wasn’t sure university education would be suited to me, but it was and now I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Science."—Lisa Martin, Student, Psychology and Information Systems

Select courses from any of our faculties and accrue points that can be counted towards a degree at a later date.
Learn more

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2188 days ago

Needing Someone To Sew 840gsm Canvas

Pat from Karori

A friend is wanting to get some canvas sown, 2 small seats off a Army WWII Jeep. Will require an industrial machine. If you can help great & I'll give you his number to discuss costs.

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2185 days ago

Looking for bricks or pavers

Sophie from Wilton

Hi neighbours :) we are looking for about 750 bricks or pavers to pave our path with. Does anyone have any old bricks lying around? Thanks

2190 days ago

Is this the best way to spend a birthday?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

How sweet is Joan Hodgins? The Kāpiti woman recently celebrated her 90th birthday by treating 34 children to a day of adventure - which included Scenic flights, a trip to Wellington Zoo and a ride on a double-decker "party bus". It was a day that rewarded children who had… View more
Hi neighbours,

How sweet is Joan Hodgins? The Kāpiti woman recently celebrated her 90th birthday by treating 34 children to a day of adventure - which included Scenic flights, a trip to Wellington Zoo and a ride on a double-decker "party bus". It was a day that rewarded children who had overcome tough times, Hodgins said.

"I thought that instead of having a lavish birthday party I could do something for children with difficulties. After all, if you're fortunate, isn't it nice to give to someone else?" To read more about Joan's story, click here.

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2185 days ago

Bird breeding season means it's also trapping pests season!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Right now it’s bird breeding season, which means extra vigilance when trapping! The number of rats, stoats, and other bird predators you’re trapping may well go down as there are plenty of baby birds for them to dine out on instead of trap bait ☹️ So it’s really important to increase the … View moreRight now it’s bird breeding season, which means extra vigilance when trapping! The number of rats, stoats, and other bird predators you’re trapping may well go down as there are plenty of baby birds for them to dine out on instead of trap bait ☹️ So it’s really important to increase the effectiveness of these traps by clearing them much more often! This is the best thing you can do for the birds in your area between October and December.

Learn more about trapping at www.gw.govt.nz...

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2186 days ago

KEEP LEFT WHEN TURNING INTO DOWNING STREET FROM CHARTWEL DRIVE

Miriam from Crofton Downs

Please everybody, when turning into Downing Street from Chartwell Drive "KEEP LEFT" ". Yesterday my husband had to brake sharply to avoid going into a car that turned into the right hand lane instead of keeping left. We were on the left lane and the driver turned right in front of … View morePlease everybody, when turning into Downing Street from Chartwell Drive "KEEP LEFT" ". Yesterday my husband had to brake sharply to avoid going into a car that turned into the right hand lane instead of keeping left. We were on the left lane and the driver turned right in front of us so was on our left lane instead on being on the right lane. He was left quite shaken after the incident and so was I. The driver (a resident of the road) did not even seemed perturbed. This is not the first time this has happened but I am hoping it is the last. To avoid nasty accident keep left when turning into roads. Thankyou

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