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2380 days ago

Bring a friend for free!

Wellington Home & Garden Show

It’s all about ideas for sustainable living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show on 25-27 May. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends with over 200 exhibitors with our BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER! Be in to win the ‘Newstalk ZB Show Prize’ valued at $15,000. … View moreIt’s all about ideas for sustainable living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show on 25-27 May. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends with over 200 exhibitors with our BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER! Be in to win the ‘Newstalk ZB Show Prize’ valued at $15,000. Plus, visit the NEW Springfree Family Zone there’s even a Springfree Trampoline to be won.

Save the date in your diaries; 25 - 27 May 2018
Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 Free
Get your 2 for 1 ticket here!

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2380 days ago

Stroller - Reposted

Sebastian from Ngaio

Because the person who wanted this stroller failed to pick it up, I am reposting it now.
As a further note: these strollers are not suitable for newborns. The kids have to be able to sit upright.

We have a stroller which our little one has outgrown now. Reasonable good condition. Kingston … View more
Because the person who wanted this stroller failed to pick it up, I am reposting it now.
As a further note: these strollers are not suitable for newborns. The kids have to be able to sit upright.

We have a stroller which our little one has outgrown now. Reasonable good condition. Kingston brand, smokefree home. Free to a good home.

Free

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2391 days ago

Line 14 bus change

Corinne from Wadestown

Many of you might be aware that from 15 July there is a big overall of the bus routes in Wellington. I personally found this change very inconvenient for the Bus 14 line. The end of line will be Hatatai (why Hatatai and not Kilbirnie where all the sports grounds, WRAC are? ). I wanted to know if … View moreMany of you might be aware that from 15 July there is a big overall of the bus routes in Wellington. I personally found this change very inconvenient for the Bus 14 line. The end of line will be Hatatai (why Hatatai and not Kilbirnie where all the sports grounds, WRAC are? ). I wanted to know if many people on this side of the city are impacted and their opinion about it.

2380 days ago

Free motorcycle or scooter lessons

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Be ready when winter hits. Make your best split-second decision and sign up for FREE Ride Forever Courses in the Wellington Region. Enter code WINTER18 on the website.

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2380 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
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2380 days ago

Ever popular Marsden production on 22-25 May

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Come and see the family friendly and ever popular production of 'Alice' a musical play in two acts, performed by Year 7-13 Marsden students. The show is on 22-25 May, 7pm at Marsden School in Karori. Tickets on sale now at marsden.school.nz

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2380 days ago

Marsden rowers excel

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Wellington Rowing Club held their prize giving recently. Congratulations to the Marsden rowers who were recognised, nominees: Evie Bond for Best Coxswain; Grace Thompson for Most Promising School Girl Novice and our winners: Madison Taylor (pictured) received Most Dedicated School Rower and Old … View moreWellington Rowing Club held their prize giving recently. Congratulations to the Marsden rowers who were recognised, nominees: Evie Bond for Best Coxswain; Grace Thompson for Most Promising School Girl Novice and our winners: Madison Taylor (pictured) received Most Dedicated School Rower and Old Girl Ruby Leverington was named Best Club Woman Rower.

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2380 days ago

Borrow a Mobility Scooter from Karori Community Centre

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

If you want to get out and about in Karori but mobility is difficult - we have a mobility scooter you can borrow, free of charge.

To book a time simply call us on 476 4968 or email info@karoricommunitycentre.org.nz

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2380 days ago

Karori Community Centre AGM

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

Come along to our AGM and have your say. Thursday 21 June 2018 at 7pm (meeting room 3).

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2381 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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2381 days ago

Dog Registrations

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

If you have a dog, you’ll receive your re-registration pack in the next couple of weeks. We’re sending postal invoices this week and email invoices will be sent soon. Fees will remain the same last year. Dog registrations are due 1 July. For more info click here.

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2381 days ago

Capital Compost Grant

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Each year we set aside $5000 worth of Capital Compost – to help your school, childhood education facility and community garden group to create food gardens or complete native plant-restoration projects. Eligible organisations can apply for the grant every two years. For more info click here.

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2382 days ago

Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction

The Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction

The Inquiry Panel will soon be in the Wellington region. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with the Panel about what New Zealand can do better and what’s working well.

When: Thursday 17th May, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua

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The Inquiry Panel will soon be in the Wellington region. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with the Panel about what New Zealand can do better and what’s working well.

When: Thursday 17th May, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua

Further information www.mentalhealth.inquiry.govt.nz

Submit via:
website: www.mentalhealth.inquiry.govt.nz
Email: mentalhealth@inquiry.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 644678
Post: PO Box 27396, Marion Square, Wellington 6141
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2382 days ago

Free couches

Tina from Wadestown

Free black couches from The Warehouse.
They’re worn, ripped and torn (honestly from just general wear and tear) but clean.
Made of PVC.
One 3-seater and one 2-seater.
Must be picked up from Wadestown on evening of Thu 17 May.
Will throw in free cushions if you’d like them.

Free

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