Thank you for using Neighbourly
Wellington’s earthquake stricken central library could receive a category 1 heritage listing, despite being less than 30 years old.
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is calling for the public submissions on the library’s heritage status, while Wellington City Council simultaneously considers… View moreWellington’s earthquake stricken central library could receive a category 1 heritage listing, despite being less than 30 years old.
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is calling for the public submissions on the library’s heritage status, while Wellington City Council simultaneously considers the future of the building after it closed in March 2019 due to seismic concerns. Opened in 1991, the library, designed by Athfield Architects, was the centrepiece of Te Ngākau Civic Square.
Heritage New Zealand’s central region director Jamie Jacobs said heritage listing does not mean the building would be protected, and that decision would remain with the city council.
Please mark any comments not for publication NFP if you do not want to be quoted.
New Zealand could officially become Aotearoa, Wellington could be Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and Christchurch could be Ōtautahi. The Māori Party is promoting the idea as an election promise.
Wellingtonians, please tell us what you think of changing our name to Te Whanganui-a-Tara?
If you do not want … View moreNew Zealand could officially become Aotearoa, Wellington could be Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and Christchurch could be Ōtautahi. The Māori Party is promoting the idea as an election promise.
Wellingtonians, please tell us what you think of changing our name to Te Whanganui-a-Tara?
If you do not want your comments used in a story, please put NOT FOR PUBLICATION.
New Zealand should move away from hotels to a purpose-built managed isolation and quarantine facility, with pandemics set to be a fixture of the future, public health experts warn.
But while the Government says there are no plans for such a facility, it hasn’t ruled it out. Michael Baker, an … View moreNew Zealand should move away from hotels to a purpose-built managed isolation and quarantine facility, with pandemics set to be a fixture of the future, public health experts warn.
But while the Government says there are no plans for such a facility, it hasn’t ruled it out. Michael Baker, an epidemiologist at the University of Otago, said New Zealand was world-leading in biosecurity, but needed to invest in human biosecurity.
“Now we have to talk long-term about this,” he said.
Former Wellington woman and Football Fern Emma Humphries is making her mark at Liverpool. She is into her third season with Liverpool after making the move to England with her partner Bev Preistmen, the assistant coach of England’s national women's team.
Humphries, 34, represented the … View moreFormer Wellington woman and Football Fern Emma Humphries is making her mark at Liverpool. She is into her third season with Liverpool after making the move to England with her partner Bev Preistmen, the assistant coach of England’s national women's team.
Humphries, 34, represented the Football Ferns at the 2007 Women’s World Cup but retired early to move into coaching after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in a knee. One of the highlights of her time at Liverpool has been meeting and working with men's coach Jurgen Klopp.
It's that time of year again! ?
Chat to us about how we can help your child manage exam block.
Hi, we are starting renovations next week and would like to sell the kitchen. Comes with sink and tap, a lot of storage etc. In good condition.
Welcome to come view. Happy to answer any questions.
It's that time of the year for Wellington's dog-friendly fundraiser. Pints for Pooches, with all proceeds going directly to SPCA Wellington Centre.
Attendees will be able to visit eight pubs and are encouraged to wear matching outfits. Pints for Pooches is taking place on Saturday … View moreIt's that time of the year for Wellington's dog-friendly fundraiser. Pints for Pooches, with all proceeds going directly to SPCA Wellington Centre.
Attendees will be able to visit eight pubs and are encouraged to wear matching outfits. Pints for Pooches is taking place on Saturday September 19.
We will never know if Rongotai MP Paul Eagle would make a good Wellington mayor.
Eagle told Stuff he has no plans to stand for Wellington mayor in 2022.
Stuff understands Eagle has held a number of meetings with key political players about a potential mayoral run in two years’ time.
The … View moreWe will never know if Rongotai MP Paul Eagle would make a good Wellington mayor.
Eagle told Stuff he has no plans to stand for Wellington mayor in 2022.
Stuff understands Eagle has held a number of meetings with key political players about a potential mayoral run in two years’ time.
The first-term MP previously spent seven years on Wellington City Council, including one year as deputy mayor, and has long been rumoured to have his eyes on the mayoralty. He has told Stuff he was committed to seeing out his term as an MP.
Do you think he would make a good mayor?
After years of talk and delays how optimistic are you the schedule will be kept?
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced the new opening date and costs after months of negotiations with the private partners building the billion-dollar road.
The latest deal would see Transmission Gully’s … View moreAfter years of talk and delays how optimistic are you the schedule will be kept?
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced the new opening date and costs after months of negotiations with the private partners building the billion-dollar road.
The latest deal would see Transmission Gully’s cost pushed up to $1.25 billion - now $400m above an original expected $850m bill.
Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging the 620,000 motorists with temporary Warrant of Fitness extensions to get their vehicles checked before October 10.
The NZTA issued an extension to WoFs during COVID-19 Alert Level 4, allowing motorists to operate their vehicles during this time.
What you need to … View moreWaka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging the 620,000 motorists with temporary Warrant of Fitness extensions to get their vehicles checked before October 10.
The NZTA issued an extension to WoFs during COVID-19 Alert Level 4, allowing motorists to operate their vehicles during this time.
What you need to know:
- Book a WoF as soon as possible with your local mechanics to avoid delay.
- In a statement, MTA reported that there here may be a higher fail rate with some vehicles not been checked for over 12 months.
- Other documents with temporary extensions: CoFs, regos, vehicle certifications, and driver licenses.
- MTA reports that a total of 1.62 million inspections need to be completed between now and October 31.
For more information on temporary documentation extensions, see the NZTA Website.
Click here for more information on the WoF inspection process.
About one in 14 workers say they expect to lose their job or business by mid-2021, according to Stats NZ.
A survey of employed people in the June 2020 quarter showed seven percent felt there was a high or almost certain chance of losing their job or business within the next 12 months. At a … View moreAbout one in 14 workers say they expect to lose their job or business by mid-2021, according to Stats NZ.
A survey of employed people in the June 2020 quarter showed seven percent felt there was a high or almost certain chance of losing their job or business within the next 12 months. At a national level this represented 185,000 workers. A further 18 percent (468,000) felt there was a medium chance, while 4 percent (105,000) stated they did not know what their job security was going to be over the following year.
Most people surveyed said there was little or no chance of losing their job or business (71 percent or 1,859,000).
Andy Warhol once said, “Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes” and the idea is brought to life in Expressions Whirinaki’s latest exhibition.
Pop Garden is made for selfies, a full-immersion, multimedia, multi-sensorial experience inspired by Pop Art and Andy Warhol’s masterpiece … View moreAndy Warhol once said, “Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes” and the idea is brought to life in Expressions Whirinaki’s latest exhibition.
Pop Garden is made for selfies, a full-immersion, multimedia, multi-sensorial experience inspired by Pop Art and Andy Warhol’s masterpiece Flowers.
Visitors enter a hall of mirrors with physical elements, projections, and video-mapping which multiply the effect to infinity. On until December 13 and entry by donation, this international exhibit of dazzling lights, rock music, and flowers takes you back to the golden years of Pop Art.
Kia ora Neighbours!
Have you noticed something a little different on Neighbourly today? To celebrate Māori Language Week, we’ve given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means ‘the many principles and actions of being a community’ and we think it’s a great way to … View moreKia ora Neighbours!
Have you noticed something a little different on Neighbourly today? To celebrate Māori Language Week, we’ve given our logo a little update.
'Haporitanga' means ‘the many principles and actions of being a community’ and we think it’s a great way to express what Neighbourly is.
Want to get involved in Maori Language Week? Here are some ideas to get you started.
We're giving away 100 Vegepods. To enter purchase the September issue of NZ Gardener, find the code and enter it online at Stuff.co.nz/vegepod
Yes it is Friday but it is Way Back Wednesday time again.
Wellingtonian history buffs, can you tell us where this is and what are your memories?
Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
