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2396 days ago

3 leading chefs and their gardens

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Some of the ingredients for the amazing food you eat at their restaurants are grown right here in your neighbourhood.

2396 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2397 days ago

Decorative plants incl string of pearls/hearts, airplants and succulents

Hiro from Wadestown

We have over 200 decorative plants for sale at our house in Wadestown. Pls come view:)

Price: $12,345

2397 days ago

Open Day and Show at Marsden

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

You are invited to come to the Marsden Open Day next Sunday 6 May, any time between 2pm and 4pm (come and see the Preschool - for boys and girls - and Primary and Upper Schools for girls). Check out our large, beautiful campus, learn about our programmes and if you're lucky you'll catch … View moreYou are invited to come to the Marsden Open Day next Sunday 6 May, any time between 2pm and 4pm (come and see the Preschool - for boys and girls - and Primary and Upper Schools for girls). Check out our large, beautiful campus, learn about our programmes and if you're lucky you'll catch the girls practising for the upcoming production of Alice. This will be on 22-25 May. See marsden.school.nz/experience to let us know you are coming on Sunday 6 May, and tickets for Alice will be available from marsden.school.nz early May.

2398 days ago

White Crosses available for collection

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

As this is the final year of the white crosses installation on Salamanca Lawn, we’re encouraging the public to collect the crosses of their friends or relatives. The crosses can be collected on Sunday 6 May between 10am-4pm. Alternatively, you can call us (04 499 4444) before Sunday 6 May so we … View moreAs this is the final year of the white crosses installation on Salamanca Lawn, we’re encouraging the public to collect the crosses of their friends or relatives. The crosses can be collected on Sunday 6 May between 10am-4pm. Alternatively, you can call us (04 499 4444) before Sunday 6 May so we can arrange collection at a later date. For more info click here.

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2398 days ago

Leisure Seeker

Dee from Brooklyn

I recently changed flats and have little furniture. If anybody has an unwanted couch, side table, or kitchenware on hand, please keep your neighbour in mind.

Cheers

2399 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2399 days ago
2399 days ago

Join our online forum to have your say on Our 10-Year Plan

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We're asking Wellingtonians to have their say on Our 10-Year Plan at the moment. We have 5 priority areas we want to invest in to make Wellington more resilient, vibrant and competitive. Join our online virtual forum from 6 pm on Tuesday and let us know if you think we have it right. … View moreWe're asking Wellingtonians to have their say on Our 10-Year Plan at the moment. We have 5 priority areas we want to invest in to make Wellington more resilient, vibrant and competitive. Join our online virtual forum from 6 pm on Tuesday and let us know if you think we have it right. Councillors and council officers will be on hand to answer your questions about the #WgtnPlan. Click here to RSVP

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2405 days ago

pavers # 2

Jim from Wilton

Yours for a $50 donation to the charity of your choice. Just show me the receipt and their yours.

250mm x 500mm. Pinkinsh brown. 60 full pavers plus a bunch of cut/broken ones for cuts. All need to ne taken. Approx 7 sq m

Price: $50

2399 days ago

Hutt Road changes from next week

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Parking and lane changes are being made along Hutt Road from Monday 30 April. About 70 new on-street car parking spaces will be available except during the busy morning peak when a clearway will operate. If you are travelling along Hutt Road towards the city after the morning peak (9:30am) or … View moreParking and lane changes are being made along Hutt Road from Monday 30 April. About 70 new on-street car parking spaces will be available except during the busy morning peak when a clearway will operate. If you are travelling along Hutt Road towards the city after the morning peak (9:30am) or during the weekend you will need to merge into one lane just after the pedestrian crossing near Placemakers. For more information click here.

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2399 days ago

Belly Dance Class at the centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

WOW!!!
We are pleased to have Mirian, the best belly dance teacher in Wellington here at Churton Park Community Centre.
Join us for this one-off class at the Churton Park Community Centre!
This class is for all women, come along and try something new!
Friday 11 May
From 6:15pm to 7:30pm

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WOW!!!
We are pleased to have Mirian, the best belly dance teacher in Wellington here at Churton Park Community Centre.
Join us for this one-off class at the Churton Park Community Centre!
This class is for all women, come along and try something new!
Friday 11 May
From 6:15pm to 7:30pm

$17 cash - pay at the beginning of class

Please wear comfortable/gym clothes that will allow you to move.

Optional: bring water bottle and scarf to wear around your hips.

For more info, contact Mai at cpcc@wcc.govt.nz or Mirian at bellydancewithmirian@outlook.co.nz

Check out a video of Mirian's class:

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2399 days ago

Free Queen Matress

Beppo from Ngaio

Old mattress with a few minor cosmetic blemishes but still functional. I got this as part of a set but already had a mattress. Suit sleep, Bach or student etc.

Needs to be gone today or tomorrow.

Text me 0212650501

Free

2399 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2399 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
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