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'!

2725 days ago

MAJOR DISRUPTION - a truck has rolled at Seaview roundabout

Community Engagement Advisor from

A truck has rolled at Waione roundabout in Petone.

There are diversions in place for traffic including Metlink buses. Traffic is banking up in the area so expect delays. All Eastbourne bus services are terminating at Queensgate, Lower Hutt.

Please note that RTI (Real Time Information) displays … View more
A truck has rolled at Waione roundabout in Petone.

There are diversions in place for traffic including Metlink buses. Traffic is banking up in the area so expect delays. All Eastbourne bus services are terminating at Queensgate, Lower Hutt.

Please note that RTI (Real Time Information) displays are not reflecting current service cancellations.

Read more on routes affected and diversions in place on our website.

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2725 days ago

Marsden Preschool - 2 places in term 4!

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

With two of our tamariki heading to the Primary School we have two spaces available for boys or girls aged 3 and a half years old at the start of Term 4. Come and have a look at our sunny indoor and outdoor spaces, wonderful resources and meet our staff. For a tour or enrolments contact Sonia … View moreWith two of our tamariki heading to the Primary School we have two spaces available for boys or girls aged 3 and a half years old at the start of Term 4. Come and have a look at our sunny indoor and outdoor spaces, wonderful resources and meet our staff. For a tour or enrolments contact Sonia Stinson on 476 8707

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2725 days ago

Pakuratahi Forest news

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Felling of a section of the forest continues, but due to the nature of the process we’ll be delaying the weekday re-opening of Tunnel Drive (from Maymorn Gate through to the other side of the tunnel) for a few weeks. This is to allow for work continuing either side of the Drive, meaning it’s … View moreFelling of a section of the forest continues, but due to the nature of the process we’ll be delaying the weekday re-opening of Tunnel Drive (from Maymorn Gate through to the other side of the tunnel) for a few weeks. This is to allow for work continuing either side of the Drive, meaning it’s not yet safe for public access.

Health and safety is our number one concern so until work moves away from this area it will have to remain closed on weekdays. You can still access the area on weekends.

We’ll keep you updated through social media, and will announce the weekday reopening of Tunnel Drive on our website.

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2725 days ago

Introducing Funeral Director Brenden Jacobsen

Ninness Funeral Home

Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.

Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden … View more
Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.

Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden commenced his career in funeral services in 2001 and has completed studies and qualifications in Embalming and Funeral Directing.

Brenden is a member of the NZ Embalmers Association and is a registered funeral director with the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.

Brenden has a wide range of interests including travelling, spending time with friends, collecting antiques and reading.
Learn more

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2743 days ago

Herbivore - New Vegetarian Restaurant in Wellington CBD

Sushma from Wadestown

Opening night today, Monday, 10 September 2018 at 6.00pm. Check it out:
Herbivore
203-205 Cuba Street
6011 Wellington, New Zealand
04-890 3939

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2726 days ago

Free Seniors' Morning Tea & Movie Screening

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Are you a senior who would like to attend our Free Seniors' Morning Tea & Movie Screening event on Wednesday 17 October at 10.30 am - 1 pm at Churton Park Community Centre.
RSVP is essential and there are limited places.
Please Contact Mai on 830 4802 or cpcc@wcc.govt.nz

2726 days ago

Keeping you and your money safe - October seminar series

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

ASB Bank and Age Concern New Zealand have partnered to run free “Keeping you and your money safe” seminars during October. We will be discussing issues around financial abuse, scams and online safety with time to ask questions and join us for refreshments.

So why not get some friends … View more
ASB Bank and Age Concern New Zealand have partnered to run free “Keeping you and your money safe” seminars during October. We will be discussing issues around financial abuse, scams and online safety with time to ask questions and join us for refreshments.

So why not get some friends together and come along - We would love to see you there! Please register at the seminar nearest to you

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2727 days ago

School holiday art classes

Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

We have some amazing school holiday art classes coming up in October. Fantasy and Mythology art, Sculpture, Watercolour Zentangle and Illustrating Ocean Animals - it's going to be fun!

Book online at: www.kaccwww.kacc.org.nz...

2726 days ago

Gardeners love WOW too!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Big shout out to the creatives who put this display together at Wellington Airport! We love love love it and yes, #wellyloveswow, and so do we!

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2727 days ago

Charity fundraiser

Ben from Ngaio

Hi there I am putting on a charity fundraiser for my event management paper at Weltec, the event is a children's fun day and all proceeds of the day is going to St John's Ambulance or you could donate to our fundraising page any little bit would be a great help give.everydayhero.com...
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Hi there I am putting on a charity fundraiser for my event management paper at Weltec, the event is a children's fun day and all proceeds of the day is going to St John's Ambulance or you could donate to our fundraising page any little bit would be a great help give.everydayhero.com...
The fundraiser is on the 9th of October 9am - 11:30am at 52 Cuba st Weltec School of Hospitality

2729 days ago

Have you been opening OXO cubes the wrong way?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you heard this trick before? A handy hack on how to open OXO cubes is causing a stir online, as it seems many of us have been doing it all wrong.

Forget crumbling up the cube after opening the silver foil packaging - it seems that packaging was actually designed to be … View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you heard this trick before? A handy hack on how to open OXO cubes is causing a stir online, as it seems many of us have been doing it all wrong.

Forget crumbling up the cube after opening the silver foil packaging - it seems that packaging was actually designed to be flattened. To read more click here.

Simply open up the flaps on the side, flatten them out and then crumble the cube inside the package, turning it into a powder that's a heck of a lot easier to add to your dish.

Did you know this handy trick? Have you been opening the cubes the wrong way your whole life like the rest of us? Will this make cooking for your family a little easier? Share your thoughts in the replies below!

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