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The Earl of Derby by George Saintsbury was borrowed from the Newtown Library in March 1902. Having been found in Sydney, it has finally been returned 118 years later.
Library staff have seen reason, and the penny a day fine - it has been more than 43,000 days since the book was loaned since - has … View moreThe Earl of Derby by George Saintsbury was borrowed from the Newtown Library in March 1902. Having been found in Sydney, it has finally been returned 118 years later.
Library staff have seen reason, and the penny a day fine - it has been more than 43,000 days since the book was loaned since - has been waived.
Anyone else out there guilty of having library books stashed away in their shelves?
Welcome to our first ever edition of Way Back Wednesday. Each week we'll be posting an historic photo showing scenes from around Wellington.
Tell us where you think it is and feel free to share your memories.
Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.
Hey neighbours,
One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Wellington.
We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.
Celebrate their impact and … View moreHey neighbours,
One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Wellington.
We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.
Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.
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Held in small venues across the Wairarapa Yarns in Barns is a gem, a literary festival with a rural twist. 8th–18th October 2020
. Catch Monique Fiso in conversation with Martin Bosley, Jim Bolger, a Yarn in the Barn with Dog Zen author Mark Vette and Poems on the Vine at Gladstone
Vineyard … View moreHeld in small venues across the Wairarapa Yarns in Barns is a gem, a literary festival with a rural twist. 8th–18th October 2020
. Catch Monique Fiso in conversation with Martin Bosley, Jim Bolger, a Yarn in the Barn with Dog Zen author Mark Vette and Poems on the Vine at Gladstone
Vineyard and MORE. Check out the programme and remember with events in small venues don't linger, get your tickets now.
Passers-by looked on with mirth and confusion at Alex Dyer's act of "productive civil disobedience".
Dyer was occupying a car park in central Wellington - sitting at a desk with his laptop open, engrossed in a meeting - having fed the meter for its use
His act was part of the … View morePassers-by looked on with mirth and confusion at Alex Dyer's act of "productive civil disobedience".
Dyer was occupying a car park in central Wellington - sitting at a desk with his laptop open, engrossed in a meeting - having fed the meter for its use
His act was part of the Picnics in the Park movement which repurposes underutilised street space into neighbourhood amenities.
Wellington Police have recently warned of increasing incidents of vehicle related crime, occurring in the evenings and overnight.
Have you or someone you know been victim to a vehicle-related crime lately?
If so, what suburb are you located in? Feel free to share your experiences below or … View moreWellington Police have recently warned of increasing incidents of vehicle related crime, occurring in the evenings and overnight.
Have you or someone you know been victim to a vehicle-related crime lately?
If so, what suburb are you located in? Feel free to share your experiences below or contact sophie.cornish@stuff.co.nz
Stay safe everyone!
Use colourful wallpaper samples and your favourite Resene colour to update a tired old piece of furniture.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create your own
An orca pod has been spotted in Oriental Bay this morning.
Have you seen them?
Feel free to post any pics of them down below.
Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!
The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood … View moreBuy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!
The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
Help us make a difference to the health of kiwis.
Shop online or call or visit your Resene ColorShop.
The Outlander is the 7 Seat SUV you’d design for your family, with the ability to carry everyone and everything easily and safely. While offering a smooth drive and luxury feel for the moments you manage to leave it all behind.
Now to help you get out and explore our beautiful country get a … View moreThe Outlander is the 7 Seat SUV you’d design for your family, with the ability to carry everyone and everything easily and safely. While offering a smooth drive and luxury feel for the moments you manage to leave it all behind.
Now to help you get out and explore our beautiful country get a Free 4x4 upgrade saving you $2,500 only from Gazley Mitsubishi.
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View moreDo you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!
If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
It's amazing what you can find when doing up your house.
Stuff reporter Kate Green was visiting someone's home for an upcoming story when she spotted this old sign hanging in their garage.
The Dominion sign was discovered by the homeowners when they were renovating their mid-19th … View moreIt's amazing what you can find when doing up your house.
Stuff reporter Kate Green was visiting someone's home for an upcoming story when she spotted this old sign hanging in their garage.
The Dominion sign was discovered by the homeowners when they were renovating their mid-19th century house in Ngaio in the 1980s.
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