Makara, Wellington

2477 days ago

Metropolitan Wellington to ease sprinkler ban, watering restrictions remain

The Team from Wellington Water

From Friday 9 February, the ban on using garden sprinklers in Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Porirua will be lifted. Garden watering restrictions will still be in effect.

The four cities have been under a sprinkler ban that was introduced at the end of a particularly dry November.

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From Friday 9 February, the ban on using garden sprinklers in Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Porirua will be lifted. Garden watering restrictions will still be in effect.

The four cities have been under a sprinkler ban that was introduced at the end of a particularly dry November.

Thanks to the response from the community, and in spite of a record hot January, the region’s storage lakes are now in good shape to last for the remainder of summer.

This means restrictions can now be eased to allow for the limited use of garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.

This is a good position to be in, but it’s important that people keep being responsible with water usage.

Sprinklers are actually a relatively wasteful way to water plants, and their use is limited by the garden watering restrictions still in place.

These allow the use of a single sprinkler or irrigation system, between the hours of 6-8 am and 7-9pm only on alternate days according to your house number.

Sprinkler use permitted at:
- odd-numbered houses on odd dates (1st, 3rd, 15th etc)
- even-numbered houses on even dates (2nd, 4th, 18th etc)

only between the hours of 6-8am and 7-9pm.

This restriction level will remain in place until further notice, or the end of Daylight Savings (1 April 2018) – except in Upper Hutt, where this restriction remains in place all year round.

We’d also like to remind people that the easing of restrictions is a good time to check and refill any emergency water storage containers, or to install an emergency tank if you don’t have one yet.

Tips for good watering practice:
- Use a trigger or wand to ensure water goes only where it’s needed
- Concentrate watering on the roots of plants not the leaves
- Use mulch to keep moisture in and weeds out

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2477 days ago

Here's our Weekly what's on

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

come along and join our groups! just reminder Tai Chi Class is Cancelled on Thursday 15 February for Chinese New Year celebration

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2477 days ago

Silver Crackle soy melt burner

Jasmin from Owhiro Bay

Brand new presented in White Gift Box with foam inserts top and bottom
Size = 13.7cmH x 11.1cmW

Price: $30

2477 days ago

Mini Musos with FAB Music

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Mini Musos meet again this Tuesday at the centre.
Interactive and fun sessions for you and your little one! A carefully crafted programme which uses familiar songs and nursery rhymes to draw on the learning ability of young children! Includes real instruments and a class CD. Taken by Felicity, … View more
Mini Musos meet again this Tuesday at the centre.
Interactive and fun sessions for you and your little one! A carefully crafted programme which uses familiar songs and nursery rhymes to draw on the learning ability of young children! Includes real instruments and a class CD. Taken by Felicity, Suzuki-trained teacher of early childhood education, piano and cello.
Classes are Tuesdays 9:15-9:55 a.m. and 10:00-10:40 a.m.

To sign up contact FAB-Music@baker.org.nz or 0272722580.

For more info check the website fab-music-lessons.weebly.com

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2477 days ago

Take a Peek inside the Karori Event Centre!

Nicky Bridge from Karori Event Centre

Sunday 25 February, 11am - 2pm

This is your chance to have a look at what will soon be your new community facility.

Construction of the building exterior has been completed. We just need to raise the funds to finish the final fit-out and then open the doors.

So come along and enjoy the live … View more
Sunday 25 February, 11am - 2pm

This is your chance to have a look at what will soon be your new community facility.

Construction of the building exterior has been completed. We just need to raise the funds to finish the final fit-out and then open the doors.

So come along and enjoy the live entertainment, grab a coffee and sausage sizzle.

We'll see you there.
The Karori Event Centre is located behind the Mobil petrol station.

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2477 days ago

Birdwood Reserve community clean up - Sat 17th Feb, from 10 am

Andy from Karori

Birdwood Reserve (the one immediately in front of Karori tunnel) needs some love - there is a lot of rubbish in the reserve, tipped down into the gully - some old, some new, so Friends of Birdwood Reserve and I have organised a community clean up for Sat 17th, starting at 10 am. Meet at the … View moreBirdwood Reserve (the one immediately in front of Karori tunnel) needs some love - there is a lot of rubbish in the reserve, tipped down into the gully - some old, some new, so Friends of Birdwood Reserve and I have organised a community clean up for Sat 17th, starting at 10 am. Meet at the Appleton Park carpark. If you can be there at the start it helps us organise who goes where. The more hands the more we get done. Please bring good footwear.
Council will provide bags, gloves and a truck at the end of the day.

If you don't know Birdwood Reserve the lovely Kaiwharawhara stream runs through it from Zealandia then under Appleton Park (former landfill). There is an increasing amount of birdlife spilling out from Zealandia so you could have avian company while you work! We are also planning building a track through the reserve next summer to link up with the round the Sanctuary track, and after that to deal with weed plants in the reserve.

For further details of the clean up please call me on 021 227 8537 or Hamish (Friends of Birdwood Reserve) on 027 7781761.

Warmest regards

Andy

2477 days ago

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2477 days ago

For rent northland 2 bedroom unit $425 per week

Sarah from Northland

Availability flexible.
Good big double sized rooms
Modern painted in cream with dar grey carpet but kitchen and bathroom/ laundry original 1960s. No dishwasher.
Great location 64b Pembroke rd in zone for On slow and Wellington Colleges. 900m walk to northland primary. Bus to cbd right outside. … View more
Availability flexible.
Good big double sized rooms
Modern painted in cream with dar grey carpet but kitchen and bathroom/ laundry original 1960s. No dishwasher.
Great location 64b Pembroke rd in zone for On slow and Wellington Colleges. 900m walk to northland primary. Bus to cbd right outside. Car pad down on the rd for 1 car.
Buses to schools go at the bottom of the path.
Double wardrobes in room
1 dehumidifier
Stove
I'll leave the modern black curtains:-)

Lease is to take over ours till mid Jan 2019 I can't guarantee a rollover as that's up to the landlords discretion.
Rent $425 per week, $850 bond 1 week letting fee plus gst.

Unfurnished.

Can have up to 2 cats ( has a cat door) but no dogs.

Contact me to view Sarah 0204727245 text is best during the day.

Landlord expects a credit check done and references. Short walk up the path.
Open home 1pm Sunday 11 and 18 march Will be professionally cleaned and vacuums steam cleaned.

2478 days ago

Churton park Toastmasters

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

come along at the centre today from 7pm - 9.30pm. All are welcome to join Toastmasters.

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2478 days ago

Boomerang Bags is back for 2018 at the centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Churton Park Boomerang Bags making bee on this Sunday 11 February, from 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
Come along and learn about our group and how you can be part of a grassroots movement to make fabric reuseable bags to avoid using plastic bags in our community and environment.
At the making bee you can … View more
Churton Park Boomerang Bags making bee on this Sunday 11 February, from 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
Come along and learn about our group and how you can be part of a grassroots movement to make fabric reuseable bags to avoid using plastic bags in our community and environment.
At the making bee you can cut fabric and / or sew.
We welcome experienced sewers and total beginners.
Or if you would prefer not to sew and would like to help in other ways that's fine to.
Our group is aiming to make 500 bags before publically launching these in community free for people to use and reuse.
For more information you can email Tracey on trosacker@hotmail.com or Mary Ann on mulqueenmaryann@yahoo.com

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2478 days ago

Solid Malaysian hardwood furniture for sale

Victoria from Karori

I have two pieces of furniture to sell. Beautiful solid pieces, a TV unit and a shelving/display unit. Dimensions are
Display unit - 200cm high x 120cm wide x 30cm deep ($500)
TV unit - 165cm wide x 60 high x 40 deep ($350)

Excellent condition, TV unit which has a small mark, see photos. … View more
I have two pieces of furniture to sell. Beautiful solid pieces, a TV unit and a shelving/display unit. Dimensions are
Display unit - 200cm high x 120cm wide x 30cm deep ($500)
TV unit - 165cm wide x 60 high x 40 deep ($350)

Excellent condition, TV unit which has a small mark, see photos. Easily buffed/polished.

Negotiable

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2478 days ago

Pipes In The Park - Saturday 10 February, Waitangi Park

Catherine from Karori

If you enjoy Bagpipes and Drums or enjoy a Highland gathering come along to Waitangi Park this Saturday between 10am and 4pm. A great day out for the whole family
Attached is the timetable for the day's events.

2478 days ago

LEGO® exhibition: Wellington City Residents Free Day

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Good news! If you’re a Wellington City resident or ratepayer you can get FREE entry to the Brickman: Wonders of the World LEGO® exhibition at Te Papa on Wednesday 14 February 10am-9pm. It’s all part of Wellington City Council’s support for Te Papa. More info

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2478 days ago

Sleepyhead Massive Bed Sale

Hi neighbours, we're having a huge sale on Sleepyhead beds! Amazing deals storewide. Hurry as time is running out. Visit instore and online to view the massive range of quality Sleepyhead beds and bedheads, along with fashionable bunk sets.

Available at Paula's Furniture and Beds - … View more
Hi neighbours, we're having a huge sale on Sleepyhead beds! Amazing deals storewide. Hurry as time is running out. Visit instore and online to view the massive range of quality Sleepyhead beds and bedheads, along with fashionable bunk sets.

Available at Paula's Furniture and Beds - Paraparaumu and Beds R Us - Harvey Norman Centre Lower Hutt. Be quick to take advantage of the huge savings!
Find out more!

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2479 days ago

Free pots

Hiro from Wadestown

Free pots

Free

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