Newtown, Wellington

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1316 days ago

What's your experience with pre-fabricated homes?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?

1315 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Andrew Gorrie provided these pictured of tūī feeding from Kelson.

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1314 days ago

Lost scooter

Shannon from Lyall Bay

My son left his red and black mad 2 wheeler scooter at the kilbirnie playground next to the library on the 12th February. I was hoping someone might have picked it up? Thanks 😁

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1317 days ago

Hanging roller blinds

Angie from Miramar

Is there anyone on neighbourly able to put two roller blinds up for me please I can't quite understand the instructions many thanks

1315 days ago

CANCELLED - Vinnies line-up at the Newtown Festival

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

**Newtown Festival canceled. Postponement date TBC.**

We have a line-up of bargains ready to go for the Newtown Festival:
➡️ Free baby clothing and bedding (0 - 12 months).
➡️ $5 fill-a-bag on all clothing and linen in the Newtown warehouse.
➡️ Vinnies Re Sew fabric and sewing kit … View more
**Newtown Festival canceled. Postponement date TBC.**

We have a line-up of bargains ready to go for the Newtown Festival:
➡️ Free baby clothing and bedding (0 - 12 months).
➡️ $5 fill-a-bag on all clothing and linen in the Newtown warehouse.
➡️ Vinnies Re Sew fabric and sewing kit sale.

Come and see us at 207 Riddiford Street, Newtown.

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1315 days ago

Reminder: Sprinkler & irrigation ban in place

The Team from Wellington Water

A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

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⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses … View more
A reminder that there is still a residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington to ensure we continue to care for the environment.

? Only hand held watering devices can be used outdoors
⚠ No sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.

Alternate day watering still applies - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.

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1318 days ago

Photo mystery solved

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We recent featured a photo sent to us from Robina Davies who was trying to identify those in the picture from her mother's collection.
Her mother was Olive Whitelaw, who played cricket for Wellington Technical College Old Girls. She suspected it might be from before 1939.
Journalist and … View more
We recent featured a photo sent to us from Robina Davies who was trying to identify those in the picture from her mother's collection.
Her mother was Olive Whitelaw, who played cricket for Wellington Technical College Old Girls. She suspected it might be from before 1939.
Journalist and sports historian Ron Palenski has come up with a name for us.
"I'm pretty sure the pic is of Violet Aline Caton and Stuart Dick on their wedding day at All Saints', Kilbirnie, on Feb 26 1944.
The big clue was women in the uniform of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps presenting a bouquet of vegetables; another clue was that it was most likely a newspaper photo because of the quality.
Stuart Dick is wearing an RSA badge in the photo. He was a sergeant in the 25th Battalion."
He even attached a picture of the gravestone.

1316 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This could be a toughie but for a hint, it is one of Wellington's most well known buildings.

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1316 days ago

Missing Friends!

New Zealand Friends

We are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.

They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and … View more
We are desperately searching for our precious two kiwi soft toy friends that were lost in the carpark of Ataturk Memorial Park, Strathmore Park, Wellington, between 3 and 4pm on Saturday 20 February 2021.

They were wearing white and yellow Japanese fortune charms as in the photo (left) and were in a blue drawstring bag (right top). There is also a small tag “NativeZ Made in New Zealand” (right bottom) attached to them.

They have been with us for over 15 years since our first visit to NZ and have shared all the memories of our life in Aotearoa.

Any information to Yusuke (021456580) or Nanase (021456510) would be much appreciated.

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1317 days ago

$15 BOYS 0-18YR HAIRCUTS -TODAY & EVERY TUESDAY!

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

Yay for school! Keep your boys looking their best and bring them in for a haircut today. Boys 0-18yrs $15 cuts all day. No appointment required. 31 Waitoa Road, Hataitai.

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1317 days ago

LOOKING FOR: bike rack carrier & bag

Giulia from Newtown

Hello neighbours!

I'm on the hunt for a bike rack to put on my bike, and a bike bag. Would love to purchase second hand before I drop $200 on new gear hehe. Does anyone have spares they would be willing to sell?
Thanks!

Giulia

1317 days ago

Animal shelter upgrade goes to the dogs… and a peacock

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Dogs, chickens, roosters, geese, sheep, ducks, goats, pigs and a peacock (overnight) have passed through the doors of the Moa Point Dog Shelter – and it’s now getting a well-earned facelift.
The dog shelter, which has been on site for 53 years, is getting an upgrade to its facilities and … View more
Dogs, chickens, roosters, geese, sheep, ducks, goats, pigs and a peacock (overnight) have passed through the doors of the Moa Point Dog Shelter – and it’s now getting a well-earned facelift.
The dog shelter, which has been on site for 53 years, is getting an upgrade to its facilities and security systems, including new cages, self-contained kennels, a plumbing refurbishment, and improved security cameras installed.
The upgrades are estimated to cost $120K and be completed by the end of February.

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1318 days ago

Need a van/truck man to pick 140cm, 80cm cupboard from lowerhutt?

rihanaa from Kilbirnie

Can any one help (at some cost) today please?

1317 days ago

COMPETITION - Are your homes electrics safe?

Mark Angus from SafeChoice Electrical

Why not find out with a free 10-Point Safety check... Available only for a limited time... and while booking availability lasts... PLUS if you Reserve or Book (via the Link Below) on or before 28th Feb 2021 you automatically go in to the draw to win a $200 Visa Pressy Card (the winner will be … View moreWhy not find out with a free 10-Point Safety check... Available only for a limited time... and while booking availability lasts... PLUS if you Reserve or Book (via the Link Below) on or before 28th Feb 2021 you automatically go in to the draw to win a $200 Visa Pressy Card (the winner will be announced here 1st March 2021).
www.safechoice.co.nz...

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1329 days ago

Monster wasp nest

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...

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