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1459 days ago

Ruru scooter stands going up in Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you spotted the new Ruru e-scooter racks around the city?
They're named after the ruru (morepork) because of their little wooden faces. If you are out for a spin, keep an eye out for the new racks on the waterfront, Cable Street and Courtenay Place. The council will be installing more … View more
Have you spotted the new Ruru e-scooter racks around the city?
They're named after the ruru (morepork) because of their little wooden faces. If you are out for a spin, keep an eye out for the new racks on the waterfront, Cable Street and Courtenay Place. The council will be installing more soon on Oriental Parade and Cuba Street.

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1459 days ago

Reach Out 🤝 Look Out 👀 Help Out 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To find your nearest Neighbourhood Support or to get in touch about setting up a new one, go to:

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1459 days ago

Recycle a school desk

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Make homework fun by transforming an old school desk into a bright and appealing workstation using your children’s favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1459 days ago

Have your say on the Cemeteries Management Plan

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Feedback is now open on the Draft Management Plan for Mākara, Karori and Tawa cemeteries.
Your feedback will help us to finalise the plan and ensure we can meet the short and long-term needs of our growing city.
To have your say on this important issue, visit: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...View more
Feedback is now open on the Draft Management Plan for Mākara, Karori and Tawa cemeteries.
Your feedback will help us to finalise the plan and ensure we can meet the short and long-term needs of our growing city.
To have your say on this important issue, visit: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... Submissions close 5pm Friday 11 December 2020.

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1459 days ago

We’re moving to house, come have a look!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.

We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.

This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater … View more
Greater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.

We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.

This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater Wellington councillors and staff.

9-11am on Sunday 15 November at 100 Cuba Street

Please RSVP by Thursday 12 November by emailing TatouRohe@gw.govt.nz with your name to secure your spot.

Kia ora mai, looking forward to meeting you!

1459 days ago

Some events to check out over the weekend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Click on Read More to check out events across the region.

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1463 days ago

Poll: Do you support the Shelly Bay development?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington City Council will vote on November 11 on whether to sell and lease public land at Shelly Bay on Miramar Peninsula to make way for a $500 million development by developer Ian Cassels.
It is crunch time for the development that has been a source of controversy for years, with a council … View more
Wellington City Council will vote on November 11 on whether to sell and lease public land at Shelly Bay on Miramar Peninsula to make way for a $500 million development by developer Ian Cassels.
It is crunch time for the development that has been a source of controversy for years, with a council vote taking place on November 11.

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Do you support the Shelly Bay development?
  • 19.4% Yes
    19.4% Complete
  • 70.1% No
    70.1% Complete
  • 10.4% I am not sure, it is all too complex
    10.4% Complete
278 votes
1459 days ago

Pauatahanaui School Lamb & Calf

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Fun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?

Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping … View more
Fun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?

Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping demonstrations. Loads of fun for the kids! We will have a catchment model at our stall to play with to learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands.

Find out how you can improve the health of our waterways in the Pauatahanui area and inlet. Your efforts can boost biodiversity and reduce sediment levels in our streams through erosion control and planting. Staff will be available to offer advice and help find out if your property could get funding assistance. See you there.

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1459 days ago

Asking for help _ Sense of Community Survey Online

Yiwen from Te Aro

Hello again, everyone! I’m a Ph.D student at Victoria University of Wellington who is looking at sense of community in Aotearoa-New Zealand. I'm looking at how different groups see community and different participatory planning processes. We are looking for participants who not only take … View moreHello again, everyone! I’m a Ph.D student at Victoria University of Wellington who is looking at sense of community in Aotearoa-New Zealand. I'm looking at how different groups see community and different participatory planning processes. We are looking for participants who not only take part in the participatory
planning process, but also from the people who did not take part in this participatory process in your community. This is your chance! It only takes 10 mins or less to answer. 👉vuw.qualtrics.com...

1460 days ago

Vote for your favourite bird?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Don't forget to vote in the Bird or the Year competition.
About 75 per cent of land birds and 90 per cent of seabirds are threatened or at risk of extinction. Their habitats are being destroyed or degraded by introduced predators, pollution, human development, and climate change.
You can vote … View more
Don't forget to vote in the Bird or the Year competition.
About 75 per cent of land birds and 90 per cent of seabirds are threatened or at risk of extinction. Their habitats are being destroyed or degraded by introduced predators, pollution, human development, and climate change.
You can vote for every type of bird from the Antipodean Albatross, to the Korimako or our world famous keas.
The Wellington City Council is supporting the hihi, which you see at Zealandia.
Voting closes at 5pm on Sunday 15 November.

1460 days ago

Found Snapper Card

Tanya from Island Bay

Hi I found this on the cycle path heading city bound on the parade in Island Bay. Msg me if this is yours, there is credit on it also.

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1460 days ago

Five activities to get your heart racing in Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What are your favourite adrenaline activities in Wellington?
Check out the attached Stuff article, listing five of the best activities.

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1463 days ago

Metlink fares set to rise

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Fares on Metlink services across the region will be increasing in line with inflation from February 2021 following a recent decision by Greater Wellington.
In its annual fares review, Greater Wellington looks at the expectations of revenue and costs and determines what fare adjustments might be … View more
Fares on Metlink services across the region will be increasing in line with inflation from February 2021 following a recent decision by Greater Wellington.
In its annual fares review, Greater Wellington looks at the expectations of revenue and costs and determines what fare adjustments might be required for the following year to maintain good quality public transport services across the region.
One of the reasons given for the increase is a falling revenue due to Covid-19.
Under the changes most bus and rail non-cash fares including Snapper, 10-trip fares, rail monthly and MonthlyPlus passes and Wellington and Eastbourne 30 Day passes will see an average increase of 1.5 percent.




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1462 days ago

Quote for the week

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

You truly can achieve anything. If you want something bad enough, there’s nothing to stop you from achieving it.

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1461 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This should not be too hard this week.
Where is this and why are they are marching?

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