Mount Cook, Wellington

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

948 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Who knew ducks could be so interesting? Once again thanks Louise Thomas for the picture and words.
"Last summer we had a mallard couple that regularly visited us. They would waddle up the drive way, the female in the lead, and come around the back to the kitchen door to see if we had any rice … View more
Who knew ducks could be so interesting? Once again thanks Louise Thomas for the picture and words.
"Last summer we had a mallard couple that regularly visited us. They would waddle up the drive way, the female in the lead, and come around the back to the kitchen door to see if we had any rice or other tasty bits. I often wonder what happened to them, and how they negotiated the roads, and wondered how word got around in the first place that we might be the local soup kitchen. I was going to get a paddling pool for them, but they didn't turn up this summer. Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) male at Days Bay duck pond. Bird #68 in 2022.."

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947 days ago

New cafe in Cuba St

Sue from Brooklyn

I'd like to do a big shout out for fairly recently opened Black Lion Cafe in Cuba St, opposite Rough Peel Music. They have great variations on the usual panini etc cafe lunch fare. Not only that, but they bake their own bread, and sweet pastries. Today I had a pain aux raisins to die … View moreI'd like to do a big shout out for fairly recently opened Black Lion Cafe in Cuba St, opposite Rough Peel Music. They have great variations on the usual panini etc cafe lunch fare. Not only that, but they bake their own bread, and sweet pastries. Today I had a pain aux raisins to die for ..... put it on your bucket list !

951 days ago

Battery recycling

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Did you know you can recycle your household batteries for free?
We have created seven drop-off stations around the city where you can take your batteries to be separated for re-use, recovery and re-processing.
The locations are:

πŸ“ Island Bay Community Centre
πŸ“ Karori Library
πŸ“ … View more
Did you know you can recycle your household batteries for free?
We have created seven drop-off stations around the city where you can take your batteries to be separated for re-use, recovery and re-processing.
The locations are:

πŸ“ Island Bay Community Centre
πŸ“ Karori Library
πŸ“ Kilbirnie Library
πŸ“ Newlands Community Centre
πŸ“ Tawa Community Centre
πŸ“ Te Awe Library (CBD)
πŸ“ Tip Shop at the Southern Landfill

Used batteries are no longer allowed in your kerbside rubbish as they can leach harmful chemicals into soil and waterways, so it’s important to keep them out of the landfill.

Head to our website for more information.

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947 days ago

Nest eggs

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Create a display of gorgeous handpainted eggs for your home this Easter. using shimmering colours from the Resene Metallics and Special Effects collection.
Find out how to create your own.

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947 days ago

Looking for someone who knows 'InDesign'.

Niki from Newtown

Hi everyone, I have entered into an illustrating competition for a children's book and I need someone to help me with the technical side as I can only do the illustrations themselves. If you are interested, please google 'Margaret Mahy Illustration Competition' and all of the … View moreHi everyone, I have entered into an illustrating competition for a children's book and I need someone to help me with the technical side as I can only do the illustrations themselves. If you are interested, please google 'Margaret Mahy Illustration Competition' and all of the requirements will come up. Please email me at: niki_phillips@xtra.co.nz to discuss further if interested.

948 days ago

Catch up and Clean up

mags4gifts.co.nz

Purchase a three month subscription to the Dominion Post and get a FREE clean freak cleaning kit (RRP$66) from WildClean, the world’s 1st plastic negative cleaning co.

Make sure to use the promo code β€œCLEAN” at checkout to redeem. Terms and conditions apply.
Find out more

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948 days ago

Mary Potter Hospice Day Thursday 19th May

Matthew from Brooklyn

Hi all, I'm in need of assistance collecting in the lower Cuba Street area on the day. Any time between 7am and 4pm. matthew@zooter.co.nz
If you cant help please donate large. Thanks.

Street Appeal poster 19th May.pdf Download View

950 days ago

What are your favourite hot cross buns?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington bakery Sweet Release is making vegan custard-filled hot cross buns. They have been a big hit but what is your favourite hot cross bun - something traditional or something more exotic?

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948 days ago

IMPT: Kinder Surprise recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Ferrero International S.A. is recalling Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from New Zealand shelves because of potential contamination with salmonella bacteria.

It forms part of a global recall of affected product, which was manufactured in a Belgian factory. There have been cases of illnesses … View more
Ferrero International S.A. is recalling Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from New Zealand shelves because of potential contamination with salmonella bacteria.

It forms part of a global recall of affected product, which was manufactured in a Belgian factory. There have been cases of illnesses reportedly linked to the product overseas, but there have been no confirmed cases in New Zealand.

The following product is in New Zealand and is affected by this issue and has been recalled:

Β· Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g (Natoons variety) with batch number L298R03UNB and best before date of 23 August 2022.

The following types of products have been recalled overseas and may also be in New Zealand:

Β· Kinder Surprise
Β· Kinder Surprise Maxi
Β· Kinder Mini Eggs
Β· Kinder Schokobon
Β· Kinder Egg Hunt
Β· Kinder Mix
Β· Kinder Maxi Mix
Β· Kinder Happy Moment

People who have Kinder Surprise eggs at home are encouraged to check the label to ensure it is not affected by the recall. Further details are soon to be published on the New Zealand Food Safety Authority's website

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949 days ago
949 days ago

Vaccine passes no longer needed at council facilities

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Wellington City Council is dropping its Covid-19 vaccine pass requirements across all its sites and facilities from Friday morning.
Council chief executive Barbara McKerrow said their decision has taken into account many factors including feedback from staff, public health and legal advice, … View more
The Wellington City Council is dropping its Covid-19 vaccine pass requirements across all its sites and facilities from Friday morning.
Council chief executive Barbara McKerrow said their decision has taken into account many factors including feedback from staff, public health and legal advice, high vaccination rates in the capital, and the trending down of Omicron in the community.

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949 days ago

Get ahead of the rush this Mother's Day

Mags4Gifts

Hi there neighbours!

Get in quick! These mags are flying off our shelves in our Mother’s Day sale. A subscription to her favourite magazine is the perfect gift that keeps on giving.

Plus, every subscription to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, and The TV Guide, goes in the draw to win 1… View more
Hi there neighbours!

Get in quick! These mags are flying off our shelves in our Mother’s Day sale. A subscription to her favourite magazine is the perfect gift that keeps on giving.

Plus, every subscription to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, and The TV Guide, goes in the draw to win 1 of 50 diffusers from French Country Collections.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

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949 days ago

Looking for research participants

Jessica from Newtown

Kia ora, I'm looking for people with advanced cancer to participate in two studies I'm running, funded by the Cancer Society.

They are both about end-of-life experiences of two different groups of people who have life-limiting cancer:

1. Those who have chosen not to have hospice … View more
Kia ora, I'm looking for people with advanced cancer to participate in two studies I'm running, funded by the Cancer Society.

They are both about end-of-life experiences of two different groups of people who have life-limiting cancer:

1. Those who have chosen not to have hospice services involved or those whose referral has been declined by hospice.

2. Those who are seeking assisted dying.

Given the COVID situation and the health status of the participants, we will be conducting the interviews online. This means participants can be based anywhere in NZ.

I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

I have received ethical approval for each study from the Northern B Health and Disability Ethics Committee.

If you are able to share the study flyers with anyone you know who meets the study criteria, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you for considering my request.

Ngā manaakitanga, all the best,

Jessica

Dr Jessica Young (she/her)

Post-doctoral research fellow | Kairangahau

School of Health | Te Kura Tātai Hauora

Wellington | Faculty of Health Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora

Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka

Jessica.young@vuw.ac.nz

04 886 4513

949 days ago

Poll: When did you last switch power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

Power bills are pesky, it's just one of those things every household has to manage.

If you're stuck with it, then make sure it works for you. We want to know when was the last time you switched power providers?

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When did you last switch power providers?
  • 54% More than 6 months ago
    54% Complete
  • 12.4% In the last 6 months
    12.4% Complete
  • 33.5% No idea, don't even want to look at it!
    33.5% Complete
820 votes
950 days ago

Labourers wanted

Shelly from Brooklyn

Hey everyone.
If you know of anyone looking for a casual one off job we have a vacancy for 3 fit, strong bodies to help move soil from behind a house to the front.
Location, Oriental Bay
Pay rate: $25/hour
When: Friday 8 April and Monday 11 April - 8am-4pm
Please DM me
Thanks

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