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1294 days ago

Anzac Day 25 April 2021

Ministry of Culture & Heritage

Wellingtonians are warmly invited to attend the official events being held to mark New Zealand’s national day of remembrance:

6.00am Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

9.00am Wellington Citizens Wreath-Laying Service, Cenotaph Precinct, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
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Wellingtonians are warmly invited to attend the official events being held to mark New Zealand’s national day of remembrance:

6.00am Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

9.00am Wellington Citizens Wreath-Laying Service, Cenotaph Precinct, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street

11.00am National Commemoration Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

2.30pm Atatürk Memorial Service, Atatürk Memorial, Bowes Crescent, Strathmore

If attending, please follow all relevant COVID-19 guidelines.

For full details, visit www.mch.govt.nz/anzac-day
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1297 days ago

Wellington Central Library to get new name: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

When Wellington’s Central Library finally re-opens in 2025, it will be under a new official name: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui.
The name has been used as a secondary title for several years, but will now be recognised as the official name of the library as part of a commitment to consult with mana … View more
When Wellington’s Central Library finally re-opens in 2025, it will be under a new official name: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui.
The name has been used as a secondary title for several years, but will now be recognised as the official name of the library as part of a commitment to consult with mana whenua throughout the design process.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui approximately translates to ‘The window to the wider world’.
In October 2020, city councillors voted unanimously to fix and upgrade the earthquake-prone building, which has been closed since March 2019, and officers were told to explore design options.

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1299 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This should not be too tough. What are your favourite memories of this gentleman and his store?

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1294 days ago

Off white double duvet cover

Stephanie from Miramar

This is textured material (see photo) in excellent condition. It is Sanderson brand. 50% each cotton and polyester. 350 thread count. Measures 214cm long and 210 wide. Smoke free, pet free home.

Price: $25

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1294 days ago

Epson Stylus Photo RX650 series printer

Stephanie from Miramar

This printer has not been used for a while but was in perfect working order. It prints, copies, scans. You can connect a digital camera to it. It has a basic operating guide (manual) and a fold out sheet with diagrams and instructions for easy use. The software disc is not here but software is … View moreThis printer has not been used for a while but was in perfect working order. It prints, copies, scans. You can connect a digital camera to it. It has a basic operating guide (manual) and a fold out sheet with diagrams and instructions for easy use. The software disc is not here but software is already installed. If you want to look at it before buying, that is fine.

Price: $45

1295 days ago

Learn to paint - FREE ONLINE PAINTING CLASS

Silke from Heart for Art

Ever wanted to learn to paint but not sure where to start?
Paint along with me in this free virtual paint party!

Join me live on 16 May 2021 or watch the replay anytime. Includes supply list and a fun, easy to follow online painting class.

I’ve taught hundreds of people how to paint and … View more
Ever wanted to learn to paint but not sure where to start?
Paint along with me in this free virtual paint party!

Join me live on 16 May 2021 or watch the replay anytime. Includes supply list and a fun, easy to follow online painting class.

I’ve taught hundreds of people how to paint and I’d love to teach you too.

Sign up for my Free Virtual Paint Party here heartforart.co.nz...

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1302 days ago

Anyone know what these are?

Sarah from Houghton Bay

Does anyone know what these are? I have found quite a few on Lyall Bay beach. They are about 4cm long and 1.5cm wide, made of a very lightweight flexible material with a slightly rubbery feel, and have beveled edges.

1295 days ago

Get that haircut off your list this weekend!

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

We are open Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm so pop in when it suits you! 31 Waitoa Rd, Hataitai Village.

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1296 days ago

Home Sweet Home In Newlands

Mai from Hataitai

Please come to our last open home for 12A Kingsbridge Place, Newlands if you are looking for your first home in Wellington!

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1299 days ago

Water restrictions eased across the region

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington’s sprinkler ban has been lifted– but with sporadic rain forecast for winter residents still need to avoid wasting water.
The restrictions were put in place for the Hutt Valley, South Wairarapa, Wellington city and Porirua in mid-February as water usage soared during the summer … View more
Wellington’s sprinkler ban has been lifted– but with sporadic rain forecast for winter residents still need to avoid wasting water.
The restrictions were put in place for the Hutt Valley, South Wairarapa, Wellington city and Porirua in mid-February as water usage soared during the summer months.
From Tuesday, residents in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington city can again use sprinklers and irrigation systems, Wellington Water said. In Upper Hutt and South Wairarapa people can do so every second day, as is usual.
Most of the Wellington region’s drinking water comes from rivers and the Waiwhetu aquifer under the Hutt Valley. River levels fell to 90 per cent before the sprinkler ban.
Meanwhile, people in the Wairarapa town of Carterton still have to boil their water after E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply on March 12.

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1296 days ago

Prospa National Winner - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store!

Prospa

Jazz and his family are proud to be serving their customers and the local community!

Jazz loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Jazz's simple but … View more
Jazz and his family are proud to be serving their customers and the local community!

Jazz loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Jazz's simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.

Jazz and his family operate Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store and are hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeepers” by his customers. Now Jazz has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Jazz and his family are the proud winners of a prize package worth $10,000!

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Nomination Quote - Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
"Every member of this family who serves in the shop are very friendly, helpful and always smiling. They get to know all their customers and I have never walked into a shop that makes you feel so welcome. During our first lockdown for Covid, they put food such as milk, bread, out for people who may need it free of charge."

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1296 days ago

Hataitai Helpers needed

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

Litter Blitz

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1297 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and picture from Louise Thomas.

"It's often as hard to get one of these sitting down as it is to get one in flight. Welcome swallow/warou (Hirundo neoxena). The pink background is caused by the colourful pink aquatic weeds on the fresh water pond at Pauatahanui. Usually hawking in … View more
Words and picture from Louise Thomas.

"It's often as hard to get one of these sitting down as it is to get one in flight. Welcome swallow/warou (Hirundo neoxena). The pink background is caused by the colourful pink aquatic weeds on the fresh water pond at Pauatahanui. Usually hawking in a circuit over the pond, one of the swallows rested briefly to have a good stretch on a stick poking out of the water."

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1297 days ago
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