Makara, Wellington

Has your garden blessed you with a surplus this year?

Has your garden blessed you with a surplus this year?

What are you doing with your extra greens? Share your secrets in dealing with the 'Great Veggie Glut'!

2705 days ago

Trelissick Park repairs & closure

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We're repairing a section of the Northern Walkway in Trelissick Park. Due to these works, the track will be closed 9am-4pm on Thursday (18 Oct) & Friday (19 Oct) from Waikowhai Street to Wightwicks Field. The nearest alternative entrance to the Park is on Trelissick Crescent. (Red line in … View moreWe're repairing a section of the Northern Walkway in Trelissick Park. Due to these works, the track will be closed 9am-4pm on Thursday (18 Oct) & Friday (19 Oct) from Waikowhai Street to Wightwicks Field. The nearest alternative entrance to the Park is on Trelissick Crescent. (Red line in the image shows closed area).

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2705 days ago

Road closures due to Open Streets on Sunday October 28 at 9 AM to 1 PM.

Community Engagement Advisor from

Wellington City Council is hosting Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington) a free, fun, active event for everyone, on Sunday October 28 at 9 AM to 1 PM.

More than a kilometre of roads in the CBD from Hunter Street to Jessie Street will be closed to allow people of all ages and … View more
Wellington City Council is hosting Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington) a free, fun, active event for everyone, on Sunday October 28 at 9 AM to 1 PM.

More than a kilometre of roads in the CBD from Hunter Street to Jessie Street will be closed to allow people of all ages and abilities to take over the streets. Walk, play, ride and roll.

Bus routes 3, 18e and 21 will be diverted away from Taranaki Street. Please expect delays to all routes travelling through the CBD.

For more information read the full service update on our website.

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2706 days ago

Marsden School Open Morning this Friday 19 Oct

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Come along and see our gorgeous, large, green campus and see the students in action this Friday 19 October :). You can come along any time between 8.45am and 12pm, the girls look forward to showing you around and staff are available to answer your questions.

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2706 days ago

Marsden Open Morning this Fri 19 October

Inge from Karori

Come along and see Marsden School Karori's gorgeous, large, green campus and the students in action this Friday 19 October :). You can come along any time between 8.45am and 12pm, the girls look forward to showing you around and staff are available to answer your questions.

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2706 days ago

Get Ready To Drop, Cover, Hold! 😁👍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Friendly reminder that Shake Out, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is happening tomorrow.

At 9:30am over 800,000 people across the country will drop, cover, and hold!

Are you joining in?

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

2706 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.

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2706 days ago

The Good Time Gang Comedy Radio Hour - Audition!

Jen from Wilton

The Good Time Gang is a new company of senior and volunteer performers who perform a raucous interactive show at retirement homes around the Wellington area. The group was put together by Jen McArthur, a local physical theatre maker, and Lynda Davis, who met doing The Wearable Arts Award Show.

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The Good Time Gang is a new company of senior and volunteer performers who perform a raucous interactive show at retirement homes around the Wellington area. The group was put together by Jen McArthur, a local physical theatre maker, and Lynda Davis, who met doing The Wearable Arts Award Show.

We are auditioning for at least 2 new performers for our 2019 season of "The Good Time Gang Comedy Radio Hour", performed on Friday afternoons mid March to mid October. The show involves comedy, music, radio drama and audience interaction and is based on a 1940-60s style radio show. This initiative is to provide an opportunity for retired people who love performing to keep on the boards, or for younger people who have the time, to perform to an audience that is often overlooked and hungry for it! This show has received a WCC Arts and Culture grant for development and to equip it for performance but there is as yet no payment for performers. It received very enthusiastic feedback from the audience and staff in the four trial performances.

The audition is on Friday 16 November, from 2 to 4pm at the Newtown Community Centre Hall, Colombo St Newtown, Wellington.
Enquiries to Jen McArthur - jennyrowan.mcarthur@gmail.com or to Lynda Davis 021 122 2900, odavis@iconz.co.nz.
Please alert your singing, dancing and joking friends, parents and neighbours!

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2706 days ago

Ngaio Playcentre Fundraising Quiz night

Stacey from Crofton Downs

Its back again!
Ngaio Playcentre Quiz, 7pm on Sunday 28 October at 1841 Bar in Johnsonville.
Come support us with our fundraising for new flooring for our centre. The old chipboard floor just isn't up to the amazing amount of MESS our tamariki LOVE to create.

Tickets are $100 per team of 6.… View more
Its back again!
Ngaio Playcentre Quiz, 7pm on Sunday 28 October at 1841 Bar in Johnsonville.
Come support us with our fundraising for new flooring for our centre. The old chipboard floor just isn't up to the amazing amount of MESS our tamariki LOVE to create.

Tickets are $100 per team of 6.

Spot Prizes and Raffles to be had so bring your pocket money.

Contact us to secure your teams place, via FB or email info@ngaioplaycentre.org.nz

Quiz_Night_Flyer_1_cmyk.pdf Download View

2706 days ago

Reusable Straws Set of 4, 1 brush and 1 cotton Case

Alex from Brooklyn

The HippieStraw, a company based in Wellington, are offering affordable premium quality stainless steel reusable straws.
These are 304 food grade stainless steel, 18/8 straws, washing machine safe and BPA free.
They come in sets of 4 straws, 1 cleaning brush and 1 cotton case.
In 4 available … View more
The HippieStraw, a company based in Wellington, are offering affordable premium quality stainless steel reusable straws.
These are 304 food grade stainless steel, 18/8 straws, washing machine safe and BPA free.
They come in sets of 4 straws, 1 cleaning brush and 1 cotton case.
In 4 available sizes
Smoothie/Milkshake Straws
Short/Cocktail straws ( great for kids drinks too)
Rainbow Colour Straws
Long Straw for thin drinks.

Place your order before they sell out, free deliveries around Wellington City.
Out of Wellington please add $4.20 for non rural delivery

Price: $10

2707 days ago

Keen to be part of Pasifika Festival January 2019?

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We're looking for Pacific performers and food/general stallholders to be part of this standout event that attracts over 15,000 people each year. For more info and application forms, check out our website.

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2707 days ago

Weights / Weight machine

Greg from Ngaio

Anyone have any weights/weight machine gathering dust they would like to flick on?

2707 days ago

Now taking new students for term 4!

Larissa from Brooklyn

Hi neighbours! My name is Larissa King and I have been teaching singing and songwriting and directing choirs in schools since completing my bachelor of music in 2012.
I have worked with ages 5 - Adult in primary schools, high schools and tertiary institutes around Auckland and Tauranga.

I have … View more
Hi neighbours! My name is Larissa King and I have been teaching singing and songwriting and directing choirs in schools since completing my bachelor of music in 2012.
I have worked with ages 5 - Adult in primary schools, high schools and tertiary institutes around Auckland and Tauranga.

I have recently moved to Wellington and will be running Private lessons from a studio in Brooklyn.

I teach contemporary vocals using the Estill vocal technique which is fun, practical and sees amazing results. I also run a 2-term long beginner songwriting course for children aged 10 and over where we break down and learn what makes a great song (hooks, melody, lyrics writing, guitar, percussion, recording) and your child comes away with a recorded demo of the song we write over the course. (some singing experience required).

If you are at all interested in grabbing a slot for either singing or songwriting for term 4 or have any general questions - Please send me a message!

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2711 days ago

Please help find a missing pottery installation

Richard from Kelburn

Someone has removed a pottery installation that was placed under the pine trees at the start of the Highbury Fling. The work was done by local ceramicist Rebecca Flowerday aka Potterazzi.

Rebecca selected one piece to be installed on the Highbury Fling walk as a 'thanks' for everyone … View more
Someone has removed a pottery installation that was placed under the pine trees at the start of the Highbury Fling. The work was done by local ceramicist Rebecca Flowerday aka Potterazzi.

Rebecca selected one piece to be installed on the Highbury Fling walk as a 'thanks' for everyone who makes The Highbury Fling a great environment and also as a piece of artwork for the walkers and bike riders to enjoy as they pass by.

Rebecca liked how people interacted with it and was very pleased that it was never intentionally vandalised. The broken vines were always a part of it, as scattered pieces on the forest floor and there was always a person/s who would neatly stack the vines on the top of the Tower. Perhaps thinking they shouldn't have been scattered and lost within the pines. Humans are curious and she knew that it would be tinkered with from time to time.

Rebecca never thought anyone would pick the ceramic art piece up and have it away. The 3 component parts are quite heavy and then secured with railway sleepers!

Please help find out if this piece has gone to a good home. Rebecca’s preference is to have it still up on The Fling and she hopes people have got some enjoyment out of it for its short life up there.

Www.potterazzi.co.nz

2708 days ago

Wellington Diwali Festival of Lights 2018

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Bring the whole family along to the Wellington Diwali Festival of Lights on 28 Oct (1:30-9:30 pm) at TSB Arena & Shed 6 for a gold coin entry. There will be delicious Indian vegetarian food stalls, performances, arts, crafts, fashion, henna & more. Don't miss the Refresh Renovations … View moreBring the whole family along to the Wellington Diwali Festival of Lights on 28 Oct (1:30-9:30 pm) at TSB Arena & Shed 6 for a gold coin entry. There will be delicious Indian vegetarian food stalls, performances, arts, crafts, fashion, henna & more. Don't miss the Refresh Renovations Fireworks display at 9.20pm by the Frank Kitts Promenade too. More info on our website.

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