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1444 days ago

Pet of the Day: Phoenix

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with… View more
This weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.

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1445 days ago

No Gremlins, as Gremlin becomes Van

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Gremlin has made an incredible transformation. Earlier this year he was picked up by the Wellington SPCA with severe ringworm, which made all his hair fall out, and left his skin itchy and raw.
Gremlin’s condition had been untreated for some time so a treatment plan was put in place to help … View more
Gremlin has made an incredible transformation. Earlier this year he was picked up by the Wellington SPCA with severe ringworm, which made all his hair fall out, and left his skin itchy and raw.
Gremlin’s condition had been untreated for some time so a treatment plan was put in place to help Gremlin heal and ease his pain.
After weeks in hospital and in the isolation unit, and months in foster care, Gremlin is a completely different kitten!
He has now found his forever family who have renamed him Van.
It is short for the word Vanir – the Norse word for magician - in recognition of the transformation he has made

1444 days ago

Ten Dollar Tickets

Orchestra Wellington

Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show … View more
Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.

Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Buy tickets now

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1445 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on … View more
Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on some islands, they are almost entirely absent from the two main islands.
One exception is Wellington, where birds from Zealandia and Matiu/Somes Islands are occasionally seen in suburban gardens.

1447 days ago

Huge rates increase for Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellingtonians are facing a massive increase in rates. Increasing costs have forced the council to look at a 23 per cent increase.
Mayor Andy Foster recently said the forecast increase looked “horrific”, and was likely to be more than 15 per cent. That would be the largest increase for … View more
Wellingtonians are facing a massive increase in rates. Increasing costs have forced the council to look at a 23 per cent increase.
Mayor Andy Foster recently said the forecast increase looked “horrific”, and was likely to be more than 15 per cent. That would be the largest increase for residential ratepayers since 1995-96, when rates went up 16 per cent.
The increase has been attributed to the loss of income due to the Covid lockdown, the cost of replacing infrastructure, the library upgrade and Let's Get Wellington Moving.

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1445 days ago

Powercut

Komal from Melrose

Morning!
Power outage apparently till 8:30. Affecting Newtown, Melrose, Houghton Valley, Newtown.

1445 days ago

Always wanted to learn to paint?

Silke from Heart for Art

Find out how you can learn to paint this Neon Fantail, even if you have no art experience or think you're not creative.

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1446 days ago

Poll: Should masks be compulsory on public transport in Wellington?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The first morning of mandatory masks on public transport across Auckland is going well, with Auckland Transport saying over 90 per cent of commuters are being compliant.
The government has said that it will consider making compulsory mask use more widespread.

Please put NFP if you do not want your… View more
The first morning of mandatory masks on public transport across Auckland is going well, with Auckland Transport saying over 90 per cent of commuters are being compliant.
The government has said that it will consider making compulsory mask use more widespread.

Please put NFP if you do not want your comment used by Stuff.

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Should masks be compulsory on public transport in Wellington?
  • 76.1% Yes
    76.1% Complete
  • 23.9% No
    23.9% Complete
180 votes
1445 days ago

Christmas on the Green

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

Join us for Christmas on the Green! It’s a fun family friendly event and combined with our December Market also gives you the chance to purchase Christmas gifts from our wonderful variety of market stalls. Santa is visiting, we have kids activities, a bouncy castle and singing by the Samoan … View moreJoin us for Christmas on the Green! It’s a fun family friendly event and combined with our December Market also gives you the chance to purchase Christmas gifts from our wonderful variety of market stalls. Santa is visiting, we have kids activities, a bouncy castle and singing by the Samoan Methodist Church Choir.
With food and drinks available, take some time to relax and picnic on the Village Green.
Please bring cash as most stalls don’t have eftpos.
Programme:
11.30am - An appearance from Santa for his annual lolly scramble
11.45am - Kids Races
12.30 - Singing by the Samoan Methodist Church
Plus a bouncy castle for all day fun and children can craft their own Christmas tree decorations.
Market will still be held if it rains. See you there!

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1446 days ago

Work off Christmas dinner in 23,573 easy steps

Smiths City

As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest. Visit us online

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1447 days ago

Hataitai Christmas on the Green

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

On the 5th December from 10am until 3pm at 157 Hataitai Road Hataitai.

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1447 days ago

Street performance or buskers WANTED

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

Hataitai Christmas on the Green is looking for buskers who play/sing/perform Christmas style entertainment, any style of music/preforming/singing. We will get the crowd, you keep all money you make.


Glenna 0275389709

1449 days ago

Why they voted for Shelly Bay

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

If you want to know why three councillors changed their vote on Shelly Bay click on READ MORE

1448 days ago

Poll: Do you feel safe in Wellington City?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

An extra 50 to 60 police officers have been committed to patrolling “high risk” locations in Wellington, in a bid to reduce crime and disorder.
Operation Mahi Ngatahi, which began yesterday, will see up to 20 officers walking the central city streets every day from 10am to 8pm until the end of … View more
An extra 50 to 60 police officers have been committed to patrolling “high risk” locations in Wellington, in a bid to reduce crime and disorder.
Operation Mahi Ngatahi, which began yesterday, will see up to 20 officers walking the central city streets every day from 10am to 8pm until the end of January.
They will target Te Aro Park, Cuba, Manners, Willis and Wakefield streets, Courtenay Pl, Lambton Quay, The Terrace and the railway station.
The officers will focus on shoplifting, car theft, anti-social behaviour, volume crime, violence, homelessness, alcohol consumption and sexual assault.

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Do you feel safe in Wellington City?
  • 62.9% Yes
    62.9% Complete
  • 37.1% No
    37.1% Complete
124 votes
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1447 days ago

Beautiful Handmade 3-layered Fabric Masks

Grace from Miramar

Handmade 3-layered fabric masks with wire nose bridge and elastic ear loops. They are reusable and machine-washable. There is also a black mask available but not shown on photo. These masks are currently being sold at a local pharmacy. I am selling them at $15 each. Stock is limited. Message me… View moreHandmade 3-layered fabric masks with wire nose bridge and elastic ear loops. They are reusable and machine-washable. There is also a black mask available but not shown on photo. These masks are currently being sold at a local pharmacy. I am selling them at $15 each. Stock is limited. Message me if you are interested.

Price: $15

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