Newlands, Wellington

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1533 days ago

Finally, some progress on Snapper Cards

Reporter Community News

Train tickets could be a thing of the past. Greater Wellington is today looking at a report supporting looking at the introduction of Snapper. on local trains.

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1534 days ago

Kia ora neighbours!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.

Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori … View more
With Maori Language Week upon us, we've been adding a few more words to our te reo vocabulary and using them in our everyday lives.

Whether it's saying 'mōrena!' every morning to your whānau or singing some waiata in the car, share how you are incorporating te reo Māori below to go into the draw to win one of four $25 prezzy cards - let's kōrero!

1532 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants… View more
In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants and upcycle an old pallet into a multipurpose tray. Plus go in the draw for Yates wildflower seeds and Manuka Doctor honey from Palmers.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1532 days ago

Mary Potter Hospice needs your help

Reporter Community News

Today and tomorrow is the annual street appeal for the Mary Potter Hospice. With the bad weather and restrictions caused by Covid-19, there are likely to be fewer collectors this year.
If you want to donate online, you can do so on their donation line or donations@marypotter.org.nz

Donation Line … View more
Today and tomorrow is the annual street appeal for the Mary Potter Hospice. With the bad weather and restrictions caused by Covid-19, there are likely to be fewer collectors this year.
If you want to donate online, you can do so on their donation line or donations@marypotter.org.nz

Donation Line 0800 MARYPOTTER (627 976)

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1532 days ago

Free Garden health check!

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

We all go to google when we are sick , so why not call a Garden doctor? To find out how to fix these problem areas, it could be a tree should come out or some mulch put down to stop the weeds? Maybe just some weeding is all that’s needed . Call me today for a free conciliation
0272430951

1535 days ago

How can we produce less rubbish?

Reporter Community News

Wellington residents are throwing away more, not less, despite plans to slash the amount of waste sent to landfills by 2026.

The Wellington Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), developed in 2017, set a primary target of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill by one third … View more
Wellington residents are throwing away more, not less, despite plans to slash the amount of waste sent to landfills by 2026.

The Wellington Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), developed in 2017, set a primary target of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill by one third per person per year from 600 kilograms to 400kg by 2026.

However, according to a Greater Wellington Regional Council report, the amount of waste sent to landfills in the past three years has increased by 17kg, from 606kg per person per year to 623kg, as at June 30. Wellingtonians also recycled less. The amount of recycling processed in the same period decreased by 6kg per person per year to 59kg.

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1534 days ago

Help wanted

Reporter Community News

I am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring … View more
I am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring your favourite bird (mine is the mighty kārearea).
Tell me what you would like to see.

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1533 days ago

Free measure and quotes nationwide

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

If you’re looking to retrofit double glaze your home, we offer free no obligation quotes nationwide click here to request or call us on 0800 658 658.

1534 days ago

Kārearea enjoys the taste of tūturuatu on Mana Island

Reporter Community News

A hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.

In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had … View more
A hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.

In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had vanished. Some were discovered on the mainland, recaptured and placed back on the island with more captive-bred plovers.

Last month it was discovered some had ended up as lunch for a resident kārearea or New Zealand falcon. Others would have been susceptible to being gobbled up by cats, rats and stoats on the mainland.

1534 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

An easy one this week. Where is it and what are your memories?

Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection

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1533 days ago

Millie's navy blue boots

Ann from Khandallah

Size 5 - 6, purchased overseas, worn once, pristine condition

Price: $100

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1533 days ago

Breville Juicer

Ann from Khandallah

Great working condition

Price: $80

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1533 days ago

Spring Gardening and section clean ups!

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

Natures choice Garden Services has been mowing lawns, trimming hedges , over galling gardens and pruning trees for over 20 years and in that time we’ve helped thousands Of Wellingtonians with their gardens, we’ve done it all! Our friendly team have experience on their side and they’ll be able… View moreNatures choice Garden Services has been mowing lawns, trimming hedges , over galling gardens and pruning trees for over 20 years and in that time we’ve helped thousands Of Wellingtonians with their gardens, we’ve done it all! Our friendly team have experience on their side and they’ll be able to tackle your gardening issues no matter how little or large the job, we’ll treat your garden as if it were our own.
Call today for your free garden quote
0272430951
Www.natureschoice.co.nz

1533 days ago

Spring School Holidays 2020

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? See below for a round-up of events that will not only keep the kids busy but inspire them too. Loads of super school holiday events running at Churton Park Community Centre to keep you occupied, get out and do it!
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Looking for something to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? See below for a round-up of events that will not only keep the kids busy but inspire them too. Loads of super school holiday events running at Churton Park Community Centre to keep you occupied, get out and do it!
* DramaRemedy on Monday 28 Sep, Tuesday 29 Sep, and Friday 30 September from 9 am - 4 pm. doors open at 8.30 am.

October holiday programme will be three days of activities based on Play Production. During the course of the 3 days, we will work on a play script to suit the ages, interests, and abilities of the children who are taking part. Everybody has an important part to play! Be it acting, making props, designing costumes, make-up, sound & music, etc.


* School Holiday Movie Time on Monday 5 October, from 11 am - 1 pm.

We have lots of great movies so get comfy and lounge around on cushions or chairs, with free popcorn. Suitable for 5 - 12 years old. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.


* Free Drama Class with Drama Remedy on Tuesday 6 October, from 10 am - 12 noon. Suitable for 5 - 12 years old. Limited places, please contact us on 04 830 4802 or cpcc@wcc.govt.nz to book your child space.

* Make it Workshop on Wednesday 7 October, from 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. All hands ahoy! Build a lighthouse and race a walnut shell boat at our October school holiday workshop.

For 5-12 year olds. $24 per child, all materials supplied.

Book your young maker in here: bit.ly...


* Free Face Mask Making with Boomerang Bags making Bee group on Friday 9 October, from 1 pm - 3 pm.

Limited places, please contact us on 04 830 4802 or cpcc@wcc.govt.nz to book your child space.

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1534 days ago

Poll: Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New … View more
Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
Read the full story here.

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Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
  • 50.3% Yes, Hamilton has really turned itself around.
    50.3% Complete
  • 49.7% No, Whanganui should be voted most beautiful city again this year.
    49.7% Complete
749 votes
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