Makara, Wellington

2466 days ago

Grandparents & Parents with Children Playgroup

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Don't miss our Playgroup tomorrow from 10 am - 11.30 am, just for a gold coin donition.
come along with your child and meet some new parents and caregivers, whilst the todllers play, or babies sleep and feed....
For more information contact Mai on 830 4802 or email: cpcc@wcc.govt.nz

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2466 days ago

Ex Cyclone Gita

Simon Woolf from Councillor Simon Woolf - Wellington City Council

Hi All,

While the storm has been downgraded, it still could cause problems around the city, and especially low lying coastal areas. It is significant that all flights in and out of Wellington Airport have been cancelled between 3.30pm and midnight.

If you are encountering issues, which … View more
Hi All,

While the storm has been downgraded, it still could cause problems around the city, and especially low lying coastal areas. It is significant that all flights in and out of Wellington Airport have been cancelled between 3.30pm and midnight.

If you are encountering issues, which Council can assist in resolving, please don't hesitate to ring Council's Helpline on 4994444.

Additionally there is The Fix It Phone Application, which can also be used to report problems.

High tide is at 9.40pm tonight, which combined with a gusty southerly wind change could be the most vulnerable time.

Please keep yourselves safe, and look after your neighbours.

2466 days ago

Churton Park Ukes

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Spicial evening session on Monday 26 February from 7pm - 8.30pm, just for a gold coin.
bring your music instrument and join Churton park Ukes.
For mor information contact Mai on 830 4802 or email: cpcc@wcc.govt.nz

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2466 days ago

CUSTOM DONE PAINTINGS - The perfect gift

Cass from Karori

I do custom painted artworks, at the request of anyone. It's the perfect present for a loved one, so personal and unique! I can do A5, A4, or A3, in black and white, multi colour or natural colours and can usually work to any time frame.

Check out more at
www.facebook.com...View more
I do custom painted artworks, at the request of anyone. It's the perfect present for a loved one, so personal and unique! I can do A5, A4, or A3, in black and white, multi colour or natural colours and can usually work to any time frame.

Check out more at
www.facebook.com... casscoloursplash.wixsite.com...
@cassmaguire on instagram

Please email me at casscoloursplash@gmail.com for more info!

You can also find my business profile on Neighbourly :)

2466 days ago

Wellington flights cancelled as ex-Tropical Cyclone Gita approaches

Reporter Stuff

It's a wet, gloomy day in Wellington, and it's forecast to get worse.

Flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled due to ex-Cyclone Gita.

High winds are predicted to strike around 7pm Tuesday, with winds up to 130kmh. Fortunately the rain is forecast to ease from midday.

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It's a wet, gloomy day in Wellington, and it's forecast to get worse.

Flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled due to ex-Cyclone Gita.

High winds are predicted to strike around 7pm Tuesday, with winds up to 130kmh. Fortunately the rain is forecast to ease from midday.

For the latest on the weather, and updates on transport disruptions, follow the link to our live blog.

Let us know how the weather is where you are in the comments. Has the rain and/or wind caused damage at your place?

Do you have a Gita question or concern you'd like one of our reporters to look into for you?

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2466 days ago

MEDIA RELEASE: New wastewater pipeline for Waterloo Quay

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellington Water, on behalf of Wellington City Council, is set to start construction work on Waterloo Quay and Aotea Quay to replace and upgrade a section of the wastewater main. The project is a part of Wellington Water’s wider efforts across the city to deliver a wastewater network that can … View moreWellington Water, on behalf of Wellington City Council, is set to start construction work on Waterloo Quay and Aotea Quay to replace and upgrade a section of the wastewater main. The project is a part of Wellington Water’s wider efforts across the city to deliver a wastewater network that can service Wellington’s growing population, and is more resilient in the event of earthquakes and other disasters.

We are starting work on site on February 26, and expect it to take eight weeks to complete.

“The installation of this new piece of infrastructure will ensure the safe collection and delivery of wastewater to the treatment plant” Senior Project Manager, Nistar Idris said.

“As a part of this, we are about to start work to replace a section of wastewater main on Waterloo Quay, near Westpac Stadium. The replacement pipe will be larger, ensuring it can handle future growth in demand, and will be less susceptible to damage caused by earthquakes.” Mr Idris said.

While the new pipe is installed, there will be temporary changes to the road layout on Waterloo Quay and Aotea Quay, to enable access to the existing pipe and ensure Wellington Water’s contractors can work safely.

Waterloo Quay will be reduced from four lanes to three where work is taking place. The three open lanes will be alternated to ensure two lanes are open in the predominant direction of travel at peak times. This means there will be two lanes open southbound (citybound) during the morning peak, with one lane northbound, switching to two lanes northbound and one lane southbound in the evening. Speed restrictions will also be in place.

“Unfortunately, these traffic changes may lead to some minor delays.” Mr Idris said. “We always work to avoid and minimise disruption as much as possible, but we acknowledge that works like these can inconvenience motorists, so we apologise in advance. We encourage road users to consider using an alternative route if they can.”

For updates about the work check out wellingtonwater.co.nz...

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2466 days ago
2468 days ago

We are a young couple looking for a home, are you looking to sell yours?

Tracy from Northland

We are interested in purchasing a 3 bedroom home to raise our future family, about 100m2 (ish), preferably with some garden for a vege patch and a space for a doggy to run around in within 30 minutes drive of Wellington. We are willing to do some work on the place to make it our home.

We are … View more
We are interested in purchasing a 3 bedroom home to raise our future family, about 100m2 (ish), preferably with some garden for a vege patch and a space for a doggy to run around in within 30 minutes drive of Wellington. We are willing to do some work on the place to make it our home.

We are pre-approved for a mortgage and can offer a competitive price.

If you are looking to sell and want to help a nice couple into their first family home without agents fees, open homes every Sunday, and several builders reports then please get in touch with us to have an open and honest negotiation and transaction in a private sale. We will still need to do due diligence with a satisfactory building report and satisfy the banks requirements but are not in a rush to move in. We just want a place to create lifelong memories and take the next step in our lives together and hope there is someone out there who is willing to divulge the desired price for their home, without the tender process.

If this sounds like a preferable selling option please don't hesitate to get in contact with us.

2466 days ago

Solar Panel Cleaning

Adam from Wellington Wash

Wellington Wash is now offering Solar Panel Cleaning to residents in the Wellington Region. Increase the productivity of your solar panels by getting them cleaned by us! We use a high tech water purification system which leaves no mineral deposits on your panels to ensure a great return on your … View moreWellington Wash is now offering Solar Panel Cleaning to residents in the Wellington Region. Increase the productivity of your solar panels by getting them cleaned by us! We use a high tech water purification system which leaves no mineral deposits on your panels to ensure a great return on your investment!

2467 days ago

Tawa Tawa Reserve Dog Park Poison beware

Mark from Owhiro Bay

New bait station adjacent plant reserve beware. Assume this is the highly ecotoxic brodifacoum so haven't the council learnt from when a dog almost died a few months ago. This poison is scattered by animals and there is an additional risk of secondary poisoning. Its especially deadly to birds.… View moreNew bait station adjacent plant reserve beware. Assume this is the highly ecotoxic brodifacoum so haven't the council learnt from when a dog almost died a few months ago. This poison is scattered by animals and there is an additional risk of secondary poisoning. Its especially deadly to birds. Residual traces are found in living birds through secondary poisoning years after application and its classified as a superwarfarin by NATO.
"Brodifacoum is highly toxic to mammals and
birds. A number of non-target mammal and bird
species have been contaminated with brodifacoum,
either directly through consuming baits, or
indirectly through secondary poisoning "
mmsl.cz...

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2467 days ago

Red back pack with name Anna on flap

Gary from Karori

Found fence line Wrights Hill 19 Feb. Contact Sue 021 675095

2467 days ago

Remember to pay your rates

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Just a reminder - the next rates instalment is due Thursday 1 March. Did you know you can receive your rate bills by email? For more info on how you can pay click here.

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2467 days ago

Neighbourly poll shows changing attitudes to eating meat across NZ

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland,… View more
Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki, where nearly two-thirds of us eat meat most days. By comparison, fewer than half of respondents in Wellington, Auckland and Northland eat that much meat. More than a third of Aucklanders and Cantabrians say they are reducing their meat consumption; another 13 per cent have already cut it from their diets entirely.

>> So here's a question: should city-dwellers be supporting our farmers better, given they're still the backbone of our economy? Or do farmers and the rest of us need to be working together to find new solutions - new premium meats, new meat alternatives - to reflect reducing meat consumption around the world?


>> www.stuff.co.nz...

2467 days ago

School's back in full swing!

MindLab Kids

MindLabKids.com have created some fresh challenges for your little one to get their brain back in the game. Plus heaps of new characters with brand new #STEM-based quizzes and queries.

This week, learn how to make a magnetic suspension, or create your own lava lamp! Sign up now for free!
Find out more!

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2467 days ago

Hutt Multicultural Council and Hindu Council Nz - Holi festival. Free Event

Chandresh from Karori

Holi Celebrations with Colours on 3rd March at Hutt Multicultural Council Multifest cultural programme. See attached leaflet for venue and other details

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