Newtown, Wellington

Fair play

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.

1191 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It is not Wednesday but here is a face from the past you might recognise.

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1190 days ago

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1196 days ago

Support for Cobham Drive pedestrian crossing and safer speeds

Ellen Blake from Living Streets Aotearoa

Support the Let's Get Wellington Moving proposal for a new pedestrian crossing along Cobham Drive in Wellington near the airport and for safer speeds along State Highway 1, also known as Ruahine St, Cobham Drive and Calabar Street. This route passes through and near to Hataitai, Kilbirnie, … View moreSupport the Let's Get Wellington Moving proposal for a new pedestrian crossing along Cobham Drive in Wellington near the airport and for safer speeds along State Highway 1, also known as Ruahine St, Cobham Drive and Calabar Street. This route passes through and near to Hataitai, Kilbirnie, Evans Bay, Miramar and Strathmore. Currently these high speed busy roads cause significant severance for the adjoining suburbs, preventing safe or pleasant access to the Town Belt, the shops and the beach. The proposed crossing and safer speed limit is a step forward to address these issues.

We support improvements that make a more pleasant walk along Calabar Road, Cobham Drive and Ruahine Street and which will make this stretch of road safer for everyone. The supporting LGWM reports indicate there will be minimal impact on travel time on this route.

Please have your say today at LGWM - submissions close on 28 July.

Here are the highlights from the Living Streets Aotearoa submission:

Speed

As noted in the Case for Change report there is significant severance for the communities in this area from their daily and desired routes. There is only one small section of this route that is even considered safe at 60km/h and that does not account for increased use by pedestrians and other more vulnerable road users. For this reason we recommend a continuous 50km/h safer speed limit for the entire route consistent with most of the rest of urban Wellington.

Cobham Drive crossing

Living Streets Aotearoa strongly support an at-grade (road level) crossing of Cobham Drive. We support this proposal in particular because of the speed and ease of implementation so it will get done soon.

We do NOT support a crossing that diverts pedestrians from the road surface and walking desire line via an underpass or bridge, neither of which are suitable at this site. One of our members has written to us to ask:

Speaking up for older people and also those with mobility problems and disabilities, I think that a pedestrian bridge is not a good idea, given the large number of steps you mention. Perhaps you could get a few words in for these groups of pedestrians.

Conclusion

We strongly support this proposal, and believe it could be even better with our recommended changes above. The positive benefits will be transformational for people wanting to walk and avoid the need to drive between Miramar shops, the ASB Sports Centre or Kilbirnie, and far outweigh any negative effects.

1191 days ago

Fed up with your untidy garden?

Joshua from Kilbirnie Price Smart Landscaping and Gardening

Our team of landscape gardeners will help you with the garden tidy-up and built brand-new garden edging. The best options to keep your beloved garden neat and under-control. We work with a range of materials including railway sleepers.
Stop looking further, give us a call at 027 252 1771 or go to … View more
Our team of landscape gardeners will help you with the garden tidy-up and built brand-new garden edging. The best options to keep your beloved garden neat and under-control. We work with a range of materials including railway sleepers.
Stop looking further, give us a call at 027 252 1771 or go to www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

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1192 days ago

Searching for someone

Jacquiline from Island Bay

Hi everyone, this is a very long shot but hey, Wellington is a small village, right? I have a friend in Scotland who is trying to track down some people he knew from Wellington around 40 years ago - told you it was a long shot! They would now be around 80 years old, twins called Robyn and Cheryl … View moreHi everyone, this is a very long shot but hey, Wellington is a small village, right? I have a friend in Scotland who is trying to track down some people he knew from Wellington around 40 years ago - told you it was a long shot! They would now be around 80 years old, twins called Robyn and Cheryl Suckling. They also had a brother called Morris. Any thoughts, please let me know! Thank you.

1194 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Any thoughts on this picture? You will do well to get all four names.

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1191 days ago

Compassion Soup Kitchen Annual Appeal Collectors Needed

Ruchika Jayatilaka from Sisters of Compassion

The Compassion Soup Kitchen is holding its annual Street Day Appeal on Friday 17th September 2021.

We are looking for volunteers who can give a little time to hold a bucket for us in Wellington, the Hutt City Area, or Porirua City.

Not free on 17th September? There are other ways to get … View more
The Compassion Soup Kitchen is holding its annual Street Day Appeal on Friday 17th September 2021.

We are looking for volunteers who can give a little time to hold a bucket for us in Wellington, the Hutt City Area, or Porirua City.

Not free on 17th September? There are other ways to get involved throughout September!

Sign up or find out more by visiting: soupkitchen.org.nz/get-involved/street-appeal/, or contact Scott ph: (04) 385 9299 or volunteers@compassion.org.nz

Compassion Soup Kitchen Volunteer Sign Up Poster.pdf Download View

1191 days ago

Winter Wednesdays

Georgia Wass from Wellington Zoo

Wrap up warm and explore the Zoo with 1/2 price Adult and Child entry every Wednesday this August! Head along to our animal talks and learn all about how animals change and cope over winter.

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1191 days ago
1191 days ago

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR CONCERT THIS SATURDAY

Ann from Brooklyn

Wrap up July at Wellington Community Choir's concert, 5pm Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church 75 Taranaki St. "Are we nearly there?" features songs from around the world about travel and family.

Tickets from events.humanitix.com/are-we-nearly-there/tickets

Door sales $20. Children … View more
Wrap up July at Wellington Community Choir's concert, 5pm Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church 75 Taranaki St. "Are we nearly there?" features songs from around the world about travel and family.

Tickets from events.humanitix.com/are-we-nearly-there/tickets

Door sales $20. Children under 12 are free.

Please join us!

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1192 days ago

EBIS Jacket, old design size 14

Tanya from Island Bay

Used but good clean condition, sip works.

Price: $15

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1192 days ago

Take a wild ride to Paradise

Indian Ink

Award-winning theatre company Indian Ink comes to Upper Hutt next week (5-7 August) with their powerful new play Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream.

This glorious production is inspired by Ernest Becker’s Pulitzer prize-winning Denial of Death, and the vibrant, life–filled chaos of … View more
Award-winning theatre company Indian Ink comes to Upper Hutt next week (5-7 August) with their powerful new play Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream.

This glorious production is inspired by Ernest Becker’s Pulitzer prize-winning Denial of Death, and the vibrant, life–filled chaos of India’s most cosmopolitan city, Mumbai. Jacob Rajan delivers a dazzling solo performance as he channels seven characters, weaving the afterlife and a dash of Bollywood disco into the real life mystery of India’s vanishing vultures. Infused with serious laughter, exquisite puppetry and inspired sound design this show will blow your mind and melt your heart.

“To say this is a must see is an understatement” (NZ Herald)
Book now

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1192 days ago

Patio blinds needed. w1800 or w900

Glenda from Te Aro

Does anyone have either an w1800 x drop2100/2400 or two w900 x drop210/2400 patio blinds to sell at reasonable price.
Can be clear/cloudy or darker coloured.
Please call 0223 692 639. Thank you

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1192 days ago

Outdoor patio blinds either 1800 or 900 wide

Glenda from Te Aro

Does anyone have either an w1800 x drop2100/2400 or two w900 x drop210/2400 patio blinds to sell at reasonable price.
Can be clear/cloudy or darker coloured.
Please call 0223 692 639. Thank you

1193 days ago

Wish dinner time was a little...simpler?

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