Miramar, Wellington

1516 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

A bit of a toughie this week. Checking out the background might help you identify where this photo from the 1930s was taken.

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1511 days ago

Rainbow kerfuffle

Reporter Community News

What a kerfuffle! Two mayors, a city councillor, and council management have been involved in a scrap over three bollards painted in rainbow colours.
The saga began in May 2019, when Mary Clark and her husband painted a Breaker Bay bollard in rainbow colours.
But then, out of the blue, a … View more
What a kerfuffle! Two mayors, a city councillor, and council management have been involved in a scrap over three bollards painted in rainbow colours.
The saga began in May 2019, when Mary Clark and her husband painted a Breaker Bay bollard in rainbow colours.
But then, out of the blue, a Wellington City Council contractor arrived and water blasted them back to wood, starting an email trail between Clark’s husband, the council, and eventually mayors and councillors.
Eventually new mayor Andy Foster said he liked the bollards and permission has been granted to repaint them.

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1514 days ago

Māori could get council voting rights

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Māori are one step closer to enshrined voting rights on Wellington City Council committees.
The vote was passed unanimously after Cr Sean Rush aplogised for previously turning his back on a waita during an earlier debate on the issue.
Rush, who emphasised there was “a lot of Māori in the Rush … View more
Māori are one step closer to enshrined voting rights on Wellington City Council committees.
The vote was passed unanimously after Cr Sean Rush aplogised for previously turning his back on a waita during an earlier debate on the issue.
Rush, who emphasised there was “a lot of Māori in the Rush family”, said he was concerned about the divisive route New Zealand was increasingly going down.
Councillors voted on Thursday to send staff away to compile a report on getting mana whenua representation on council committees. That report is due back on December 3.

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1511 days ago

Foreign matter found in canned product

Neighbourly.co.nz

Popular food label Value has issued a nationwide recall of specific batches of its canned chopped tomatoes, after it was discovered that stones may be present in the product.

Consumers are asked to check the batch number on the side of the can against the numbers provided below and return their … View more
Popular food label Value has issued a nationwide recall of specific batches of its canned chopped tomatoes, after it was discovered that stones may be present in the product.

Consumers are asked to check the batch number on the side of the can against the numbers provided below and return their can/s to their retailer for a full refund.

What you need to know:

- Batch numbers SMS1 J213, TTA1 J214, TTA1 J215, and TTA1 J217 are affected by this recall.
- The product is sold in New World, Pak’n Save, Four Square, Gilmours, and Trents stores nationwide.

To get in contact with Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd, call 0800 245 114. For more information on the recall, visit the New Zealand Food Safety website.

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1514 days ago

Scooter racks coming to Wellington

Reporter Community News

New parking racks for e-scooters will start being installed in busy areas around central Wellington from next week to provide spaces where scooters can be left safely out of the way of pedestrians.

Wellington City Council is installing the racks to accommodate the public share e-scooters at the 10… View more
New parking racks for e-scooters will start being installed in busy areas around central Wellington from next week to provide spaces where scooters can be left safely out of the way of pedestrians.

Wellington City Council is installing the racks to accommodate the public share e-scooters at the 10 busiest places where people start or end their rides, although people who have their own e-scooters or push scooters can also use them.
The racks are known as Ruru racks as they resemble an owl’s face.
Councillor Tamatha Paul, Portfolio Lead for Climate Change, says the Ruru racks can also be converted to include e-charging for scooters and the Council may look at this and other e-bike charging options in the future.
The racks will provide free parking for up to 93 scooters at a range of locations.

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1511 days ago

Orchestra Wellington's Rachmaninoff 3: Melancholy

Orchestra Wellington

Hi Neighbours – join us on Saturday 17 October as we continue our season with a delightful triple-header.

We kick off with Josef Suk’s generously melodic serenade, which contains a capriciously dance-like second movement. Music Director Marc Taddei will, as ever, conduct our players through… View more
Hi Neighbours – join us on Saturday 17 October as we continue our season with a delightful triple-header.

We kick off with Josef Suk’s generously melodic serenade, which contains a capriciously dance-like second movement. Music Director Marc Taddei will, as ever, conduct our players through the performance, which includes Prokofiev's brilliant first piano concerto.

The concerto is performed by internationally celebrated pianist and cherished Wellingtonian Jian Liu, before we round off the evening with Rachmaninoff's beautiful third and final symphony.

Tickets start from $40, and the concert will take place at 7:30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre.

Kirsten Mason
General Manager, Orchestra Wellington
Find out more

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1517 days ago

Would you pay $7.95 million for a house?

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A renovated 742 square-metre home in Thorndon is likely to set a new record for Wellington –it’s the most expensive house to ever come on the market in the city.
Special features of the five-bedroom, five-bathroom house include a large, traditionally styled conservatory that overlooks a grass … View more
A renovated 742 square-metre home in Thorndon is likely to set a new record for Wellington –it’s the most expensive house to ever come on the market in the city.
Special features of the five-bedroom, five-bathroom house include a large, traditionally styled conservatory that overlooks a grass tennis court. The family living areas also open out to the tennis court and an expansive outdoor living area.
CoreLogic confirmed $7.95 million is the highest asking price ever asked for a home in Wellington. The previous record is a sale earlier this year was of a house in Clive Road that fetched $5.75 million.

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1511 days ago

Cosy puffer winter jacket

Giulia from Newtown

Really warm winter jacket
Size M
Pick up from Island Bay
Cheers!

Price: $30

1511 days ago

Pink Gorman pants/jeans - NEW

Giulia from Newtown

Size 12 - NEVER WORN
Bought the wrong size and it's too late to return them :(
These are suuuper comfy and stretchy.
DM me for more info.
Pick up Island Bay or I can send.
Cheers!

Price: $70

1511 days ago

Cute vintage shirt

Giulia from Newtown

Bought at a vintage market in London but it's really not my style :( Very lightweight, perfect for summer nights!
There's no tag but it fits a small/medium.
Pick up from Island Bay or I can ship.
Cheers!

Price: $25

1511 days ago

Cute summer off-the-shoulder dress

Giulia from Newtown

Super cute little dress, perfect for summer! Can be worn off-the -shoulder or up for a different style. Comes down to mid-thigh.
Pick up from Island Bay or I can send if you cover postage fees.
Thanks!

Price: $30

1511 days ago

FREE PALLETS

Giulia from Newtown

4 solid pallets free to pick up from Island Bay :)
Message me for the address!

Free

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1516 days ago

Touch rugby player wanted (female only)

Neil from Miramar

I'm starting a mixed touch rugby team on wednesday night at wakefield park. I'm a couple of females short. If keen please message me. No experience needed.

1512 days ago

Companion Walking Service

Corinne Morris from

We provide companionship to people over 65 who would like a regular visit from a friendly volunteer. We aim to match people with volunteers who live in the same area and have similar interests. Clients enjoy the benefits of walking and being outside, seeing what is going on in their community. They… View moreWe provide companionship to people over 65 who would like a regular visit from a friendly volunteer. We aim to match people with volunteers who live in the same area and have similar interests. Clients enjoy the benefits of walking and being outside, seeing what is going on in their community. They also visit other places like the Botanical Gardens and parks close by with flat areas to walk.

Click www.youtube.com... below to watch a video of one of our clients enjoying a walk with her CWS companion in Wellington.

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1512 days ago

Touch rugby player wanted (female only)

Neil from Miramar

I'm trying to sort out a mixed touch team on wednesday night. I'm a few girls short. Starts 21/10 and end 11/02/21. Cost $75

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