Mount Cook, Wellington

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

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1447 days ago

Bose SoundSport® Wireless Headphones

Linda from Te Aro

Great condition. Case, recharging wire and headphones

Price: $25

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1447 days ago

Cosmetic Organiser

Linda from Te Aro

Cosmetic Organiser- perfect condition- 34cm x 21cm

Price: $10

1450 days ago

Tender or auction, what do you prefer?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Selling a house is always stressful and in Wellington the preferred option is tender.
Just 7.9 per cent of sales went under the auctioneer’s hammer in Wellington last month, compared with 40.6 per cent in Auckland. Meanwhile, tenders made up only one per cent of sales in the City of Sails, and … View more
Selling a house is always stressful and in Wellington the preferred option is tender.
Just 7.9 per cent of sales went under the auctioneer’s hammer in Wellington last month, compared with 40.6 per cent in Auckland. Meanwhile, tenders made up only one per cent of sales in the City of Sails, and two-thirds in the capital.

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1448 days ago

It’s going to be A Very Welly Christmas this weekend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The annual A Very Welly Christmas event will take over the CBD for two days of whānau friendly fun and festivities – and everyone’s invited.
For two days along Lambton Quay and some surrounding streets, there’ll be an ice rink, foam cannon, face painting, food trucks, kiddie crafts, carols, … View more
The annual A Very Welly Christmas event will take over the CBD for two days of whānau friendly fun and festivities – and everyone’s invited.
For two days along Lambton Quay and some surrounding streets, there’ll be an ice rink, foam cannon, face painting, food trucks, kiddie crafts, carols, performers and of course Santa will make an appearance – and will be welcoming visitors to his grotto.

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1448 days ago

Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

You've still got until Monday 30 November to have your say on the Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development concept!

Wellington City expects its population to grow by 50,000 – 80,000 people over the next 30 years and this development will help to provide much needed housing.

For more … View more
You've still got until Monday 30 November to have your say on the Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development concept!

Wellington City expects its population to grow by 50,000 – 80,000 people over the next 30 years and this development will help to provide much needed housing.

For more information and to give your feedback, head to:
wellington.govt.nz...

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1450 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, you will all know who is in the photo but where and when was this picture taken?

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1450 days ago

Time to get Wellington's sewers moving

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Dave Armstrong has come up with a brilliant idea to fix the aging infrastructure problems in Wellington. Rather than fix the pipes, why not dig them up and have open sewers.
Click on Read More to see how it might transform the city.

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1449 days ago

Removing mould from curtains

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Linings and bottom of curtains are a common place for black mould to grow. Don't be alarmed - it means that the curtains are doing their job! It can, however, be difficult to remove. Time and time again we've helped customers who nearly had to throw their curtains out as they think it is … View moreLinings and bottom of curtains are a common place for black mould to grow. Don't be alarmed - it means that the curtains are doing their job! It can, however, be difficult to remove. Time and time again we've helped customers who nearly had to throw their curtains out as they think it is un-fixable, or, attempted to remove it themselves and shrunk or wrinkled their gorgeous drapes. Remember - we can help with that! We've been in this business for over 20 years and are experts at removing mould. If your curtains look like these, call us!!

1449 days ago

🎄💙Do you need help this Christmas?

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

We know it has been a tough year and it can be scary to ask for help. If you are finding things tough at the moment, know that the Vinnies door is always open and our support services can be accessed safely and confidentially.

The Merry Vinnies Christmas toy shop is opening its doors this … View more
We know it has been a tough year and it can be scary to ask for help. If you are finding things tough at the moment, know that the Vinnies door is always open and our support services can be accessed safely and confidentially.

The Merry Vinnies Christmas toy shop is opening its doors this December, giving families the opportunity to choose gifts for their children without the cost.

🎁 Who can access this service?
> People living in the Wellington City Council area (if you reside in the Porirua or Hutt Valley area, please contact your local Vinnies or community center).
> Gifts are for children aged 0 - 16 years.
> Parents or primary caregivers of child/ren.
> Community Service cardholders.

🎁 How can I access this service?
Contact the Vinnies team to book a 'shopping slot':
> call, 04 389 7122 or free call 0800 VINNIES.
> email, info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz.
> drop-in, level 1, 207 Riddiford St, Newtown.

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1452 days ago

Has the time come for water metering in Wellington?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington is rapidly running out of water and water meters may be the only solution.
Water meters in every house and daily water-use reports will be necessary for Wellington to avoid drought-like water shortages.
A new Wellington Water report prepared by Ernst Young and Beca recommended the region… View more
Wellington is rapidly running out of water and water meters may be the only solution.
Water meters in every house and daily water-use reports will be necessary for Wellington to avoid drought-like water shortages.
A new Wellington Water report prepared by Ernst Young and Beca recommended the region adopt a $144 million advanced metering infrastructure, with daily water consumption feedback and leak alerts provided to residents via a smartphone app.
The report warned leaks and over-consumption could put the region’s water stock under severe strain, and potentially cost hundreds of millions to fix.
At the current rate of water use and population growth, the amount of water needed to meet drought resilience water levels could exceed supply by as early as 2026.

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1450 days ago

ACC

Acute Acupuncture Ltd Nate Wafstet from Acute Acupuncture

ACC Treatments!

Did you know you can get Acupuncture treatments for your ACC related injuries?



All you need is your ACC45 number and the injury date has to be under one year from the date that your accident occurred.
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ACC Treatments!

Did you know you can get Acupuncture treatments for your ACC related injuries?



All you need is your ACC45 number and the injury date has to be under one year from the date that your accident occurred.



Give me a call or check out our frequently ask questions on our website for more information.

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1452 days ago

Poll: Is this an appropriate way for a mayor to behave?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington Mayor Andy Foster was photographed on Sunday helping pitch a tent in Shelly Bay.
The tent belonged to Anaru Mepham, from Mau Whenua, group opposing the controversial Shelly Bay development. Mepham described himself as a sentry for protesters who are standing by to join him if the … View more
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster was photographed on Sunday helping pitch a tent in Shelly Bay.
The tent belonged to Anaru Mepham, from Mau Whenua, group opposing the controversial Shelly Bay development. Mepham described himself as a sentry for protesters who are standing by to join him if the bulldozers moved in.
Wellington City Council earlier this month voted nine votes to six to sell and lease its land at Shelly Bay to Shelly Bay Taikuru, owned by developer Ian Cassels and his partner.
Foster campaigned on the promise to stop the development, which is also opposed by Sir Peter Jackson.

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Is this an appropriate way for a mayor to behave?
  • 55.6% Yes
    55.6% Complete
  • 32.7% No
    32.7% Complete
  • 11.8% Not sure, I need more information
    11.8% Complete
297 votes
1450 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get … View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy instructions.
Learn more

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1450 days ago

Van Volunteers Needed

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

We urgently need the help of volunteers to support our rubbish and delivery vans.

Our van drivers have been working hard to complete pick-ups of all the generous donations from the community, plus get rid of rubbish to keep our staff, volunteers, and customers safe while in the shops.

We've … View more
We urgently need the help of volunteers to support our rubbish and delivery vans.

Our van drivers have been working hard to complete pick-ups of all the generous donations from the community, plus get rid of rubbish to keep our staff, volunteers, and customers safe while in the shops.

We've had some great volunteers move on to paid work (which we love!) so we are now short on help to complete the growing workload.

If you or someone you know could help us out, please get in touch!

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1450 days ago

Luxurious Lotus Silk

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Lotus fibre or lotus silk is a rather rare and exclusive fibre. The silk comes from the stem of the lotus flower which is made up of microfibres.


The stems are snapped off, the fibres are teased out before being rolled into thread. Once the threads are dry, they are weighed down and carefully… View more
Lotus fibre or lotus silk is a rather rare and exclusive fibre. The silk comes from the stem of the lotus flower which is made up of microfibres.


The stems are snapped off, the fibres are teased out before being rolled into thread. Once the threads are dry, they are weighed down and carefully wound by hand. Then they’re put onto the loom. These fibres are fragile, but once woven, can be as durable as traditional silk.


The entire process of fibre extraction, weaving the fibre, and making the fabric is completely handmade, making the process time-consuming. This also limits the quantity of the fabric produced. A large scarf requires the thread of around 9,200 stems and would take one worker around two months to complete. This is why it is considered luxurious and items made from lotus silk do not go cheap.

The resulting material resembles raw silk or an aged linen, naturally beige in colour and possesses unique qualities. It is waterproof, practically wrinkle proof, washable, lightweight, sweatproof and is soft to the touch.

Most importantly, its key quality is that it is one of the most eco-friendly materials on the planet. The lotus is a water plant. It preserves the eco-system in which it grows including the water as much as the surrounding wildlife.

Not only is it created from waste (lotus stems), but it also leaves little waste behind. In fact, lotus silk been identified as potentially the most ecological fabric in the world, and it is the first natural microfibre in the world. Being a natural fibre, it is biodegradable after its useful life.

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