Newtown, Wellington

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Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

1161 days ago

Planning what to grow? Put these new varieties on your to-plant list!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.

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1161 days ago

We need your help!

Zealandia Eco Sanctuary

Conservation is the core of our work at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne and we cannot do it without your support. From species monitoring to predator management and forest regeneration, our expert rangers work hard to ensure that vulnerable species like the tītipounamu/rifleman will still be here … View moreConservation is the core of our work at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne and we cannot do it without your support. From species monitoring to predator management and forest regeneration, our expert rangers work hard to ensure that vulnerable species like the tītipounamu/rifleman will still be here spreading into neighbouring forests and your backyards for generations to come.

But, we need your help to continue. Your donation will support our conservation and infrastructure teams to keep the valley safe and help the wildlife to thrive! Please donate today.

Thank you,
Dr. Danielle Shanahan
Director – Centre for People and Nature
Donate now

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1164 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend: Bush robin/toutouwai

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.

"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it … View more
Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.

"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it doesn’t occur to them to be afraid. They have no armour on their personalities. If they were humans they would help you change your tyre and laugh about the experience.
They will stand on your shoes if you sit too long. And rummage inquiringly while you unpack your pack. I read once that the open-hearted will inherit the Earth. I hope it’s true – that it is better to be possibly hurt than hardened. But the open-hearted are often preyed upon by the ambitious. It might be why the robin is at risk and declining – he’s just a little too trusting of those that would eat him. Bushy Park, July 2021."

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1166 days ago

Graffiti

Jamie from Kilbirnie

Hey all,
We have been hosting the COVID Vaccination Clinic in Kilbirnie for the past 4 and a bit weeks, with the plan to go until sometime in January 2022. However, with the good also brings the bad, and this morning we were hit with our 3rd defacing of property.
I am all good with 'Freedom of… View more
Hey all,
We have been hosting the COVID Vaccination Clinic in Kilbirnie for the past 4 and a bit weeks, with the plan to go until sometime in January 2022. However, with the good also brings the bad, and this morning we were hit with our 3rd defacing of property.
I am all good with 'Freedom of Speech' but when doing so, please don't deface property that costs tax payers and rate payers to remove the paint.
The first incident happened on August 2nd, followed by August 14th and then todays incident (August 24th)
Please review the images below and please if you know these people, advise them on the right way to get their message across, and also advise them that this mornings incident would not have been classed as an Essential Service, or an Essential Needs, or anything Essential, based on that, not only are they breaking the law by defacing property, but they are also breaking the law by being out at that time. Also, if you know these people, please ask them to stop doing what they are doing, as I have now submitted these images to the Police, and the Police would like to speak with them

1163 days ago

Movies to beat lockdown blues

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell… View more
Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell us what you have been watching?

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1164 days ago

Please don't put out your glass crates

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Kia ora koutou,

Just a wee reminder that glass will NOT be collected while we are in Level 4.

The Delta variant is highly transmissible, and glass recycling is predominantly bottles which may carry saliva residue.

Please do not put your glass crate out for now 💚

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Kia ora koutou,

Just a wee reminder that glass will NOT be collected while we are in Level 4.

The Delta variant is highly transmissible, and glass recycling is predominantly bottles which may carry saliva residue.

Please do not put your glass crate out for now 💚

wellington.govt.nz...

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1162 days ago

Missing Earbud on walk

Demi from Strathmore Park

My mum lost one of her rose gold galaxy buds on her walk at midday, she walked around strathmore, up beacon hill and right around scorching bay. She didn’t realise it had fallen out of her ears, and only lost one. If you happen to find an earbud on your walk today please please message me, … View moreMy mum lost one of her rose gold galaxy buds on her walk at midday, she walked around strathmore, up beacon hill and right around scorching bay. She didn’t realise it had fallen out of her ears, and only lost one. If you happen to find an earbud on your walk today please please message me, theyre hard to replace :(

1163 days ago

Do you find your lawn tired?

Joshua from Kilbirnie Price Smart Landscaping and Gardening

Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.
Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results. Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. We can also take care of the … View more
Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.
Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results. Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. We can also take care of the irrigation.
Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

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1165 days ago

What are you eating this lockdown? How about a "South Coast Umami Warning"?

Anna from Island Bay

What to eat during lockdown? How about an Ashley Shroomfield burger? Or the South Coast Umami Warning, or even the (Can’t Beet) Wellington On a Good Day?

These are some of the inventive sandwiches that Wellington region burger aficionados – and some from further afield – have come up with … View more
What to eat during lockdown? How about an Ashley Shroomfield burger? Or the South Coast Umami Warning, or even the (Can’t Beet) Wellington On a Good Day?

These are some of the inventive sandwiches that Wellington region burger aficionados – and some from further afield – have come up with during “Burger WellingtIN,” the lockdown answer to Burger Wellington.

www.stuff.co.nz...

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1163 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1166 days ago

Are you supporting your local dairy?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people … View more
Hullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people who run it. If possible, please post a picture.
Click on Read More to read a Stuff story from earlier this year on the importance of the local dairy.

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1163 days ago

Looking for an Ink pad

Alamzeb from Mount Victoria

Has someone got an ink pad that I could borrow for an hour?
Please let me know.

Thanks
Alamzeb

1166 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Who is this interestingly dressed gentleman?

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1164 days ago

10 Days Bay townhouses snapped up in 48 hours

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Listed Friday - gone by Sunday. These two- and three-bedroom townhouses in Days Bay were all sold off the plan within two days.

1164 days ago

Playing up plywood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.

Find out how to create your own.

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