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Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

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1832 days ago

Swarming bees in Te Aro area

Alison from Te Aro

Anyone lost their bees in the Te Aro area?? There is a swarm of bees heading up Tory Street. Last seen by Harvey Norman.

1831 days ago

Choose a school-holiday programme with a difference

Sustainability Trust

Got kids aged 5 to 12?

Looking for exciting things for them to do these school holidays?
Send them along to Wilderkids. We'll teach them how to build huts ⛏️ forage for food 🌱 and learn the tricks and the trade of the forest 🌲

By booking with us, you'll be supporting … View more
Got kids aged 5 to 12?

Looking for exciting things for them to do these school holidays?
Send them along to Wilderkids. We'll teach them how to build huts ⛏️ forage for food 🌱 and learn the tricks and the trade of the forest 🌲

By booking with us, you'll be supporting community initiatives such as the Wellington Curtain Bank.

21 Jan to 31 Jan 2020.

1831 days ago

Stop #5508- Lambton Quay Closed 6 to 13 January 2020

Community Engagement Advisor from

Stop #5508- Lambton Quay at Hunter Street will be closed from 6 to 13 January 2020 between 9am to 4pm each day.

The Southbound lane will be blocked as Crews will be conducting electrical work on a power pole at this stop. Bus services will be diverted through Panama Street, Featherston Street, … View more
Stop #5508- Lambton Quay at Hunter Street will be closed from 6 to 13 January 2020 between 9am to 4pm each day.

The Southbound lane will be blocked as Crews will be conducting electrical work on a power pole at this stop. Bus services will be diverted through Panama Street, Featherston Street, Hunter Street then continuing on their usual route. Northbound services to remain unaffected and can still get through the work site fine.

Keep up-to-date with what is happening on your network. Visit www.metlink.org.nz..., or check out MyMetlink or download the Metlink App for real-time information. #Metlinkbuses #knowbeforeyougo

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1831 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors Escape’ & NZ House & Garden House Tours!

NZ House & Garden Tours

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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1831 days ago

Chamber and Meeting Support Officers

New Zealand Parliament

Customer Service:

This is no ordinary customer service role. As a Chamber and Meeting Support Officer you’ll be right there as laws are debated and history is made.

Our team works when Parliament sits, which is usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, and Thursdays from … View more
Customer Service:

This is no ordinary customer service role. As a Chamber and Meeting Support Officer you’ll be right there as laws are debated and history is made.

Our team works when Parliament sits, which is usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, and Thursdays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, for approximately 30 weeks per year. Note that Parliament doesn’t usually sit during school holidays.

We’re looking for both permanent part time and casual staff.

For more information and to apply send your CV and a cover letter to careers@parliament.govt.nz.

Applications close noon Monday 6 January 2020.
Find out more

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1832 days ago

Yuka tree babies

Stancy from Kingston

Free to good home just bring a bucket and some soil or if you want one of my buckets would appreciate a gold coin or two to cover the cost of the soil

Free

1833 days ago
1833 days ago

Wishing you a very merry Christmas! 🌟

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Team wishes you a very merry Christmas! 🎄 Enjoy your day and all those around you. Holidays can be a lonely time so if you can, check on your neighbours this festive season!🌟

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1834 days ago

CAROLS AND CHRISTMAS AT ST PETER'S ON WILLIS

Sandra from Te Aro

There may be detours on the roads but worry not! The church is open for carols and midnight mass tonight (beginning at 11.00 pm) and for Christmas Day Services tomorrow at 8am and 10am. Check out our website www.stpetersonwillis.org.nz... or our Facebook page for directions and details. And … View moreThere may be detours on the roads but worry not! The church is open for carols and midnight mass tonight (beginning at 11.00 pm) and for Christmas Day Services tomorrow at 8am and 10am. Check out our website www.stpetersonwillis.org.nz... or our Facebook page for directions and details. And ... if you come a little earlier (10.30pm) there will also be a chance to go up the belltower and ring the bells. Look forward to seeing you there.

1834 days ago

BELIEVE IT OR NOT!!! WISEBUYS ON DIXON CLOSING!!

Sandra from Te Aro

Was doing a bit of shopping today and popped into a Wisebuys on Dixon St - always a good place to get a bargain, well today there was even more of a bargain to be had - 50% off EVERYTHING!!! And I got some good buys. :-)

Well, that's the good news. The bad news is that it is goodbye to … View more
Was doing a bit of shopping today and popped into a Wisebuys on Dixon St - always a good place to get a bargain, well today there was even more of a bargain to be had - 50% off EVERYTHING!!! And I got some good buys. :-)

Well, that's the good news. The bad news is that it is goodbye to Wisebuys on Dixon. Yes, after 20 years they are closing down. They will be open a couple of days after Christmas and then that's it. So get is fast and scoop up those bargains and say your good byes..

Sandra

1834 days ago

Eastbourne leak

The Team from Wellington Water

The Eastbourne leak has been contained and repairs are underway. Warning signs will remain in place for 2 days.

1834 days ago

DIXON ST UPDATE 3.30PM

The Team from Wellington Water

The temporary above ground pipe has been installed and wastewater is now flowing through it from Dixon St to Ghuznee St along Willis St. Thanks to the crews who have been working around the clock to get this up and running.

Residents are now able to resume their normal water use.

Thanks for your … View more
The temporary above ground pipe has been installed and wastewater is now flowing through it from Dixon St to Ghuznee St along Willis St. Thanks to the crews who have been working around the clock to get this up and running.

Residents are now able to resume their normal water use.

Thanks for your patience and water conservation efforts during this time.

Willis Street between Dixon and Ghuznee streets will remain closed to through traffic for at least two months while the new, underground pipe is installed. Pedestrian access is still available, along Willis St with pedestrian crossings at the Dixon/Willis and Ghuznee/Willis intersections.

1834 days ago

Happy Christmas

The Team from Wellington Water

From midday Tuesday 24 December, the Wellington Water office will be closed.

Crews are still operating during this period. Please contact your local council if you're experiencing any water issues.
Our social media will also be inactive until 3 January.

Meri Kirihimete from our whānau to … View more
From midday Tuesday 24 December, the Wellington Water office will be closed.

Crews are still operating during this period. Please contact your local council if you're experiencing any water issues.
Our social media will also be inactive until 3 January.

Meri Kirihimete from our whānau to yours

1834 days ago

See you in the new decade!

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

To all members and supporters of Newtown Toastmasters - Meri Kirihimete me nga mihi mo te Tau Hou (Merry Christmas and good wishes for the New Year)🌲

We hope you enjoy the holiday season, whether in Wellington or elsewhere, and look forward to seeing you in the new decade!

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1834 days ago

Wastewater discharge at Sunshine Bay, Eastbourne

The Team from Wellington Water

Due to a leak in a wastewater pipe, there is an intermittent discharge of wastewater into the harbour at Sunshine Bay, Eastbourne.

Warning signs are in place, please don’t swim in the area.

We’re working to find and repair the leak as quickly as we can.

At this stage we are unable to confirm… View more
Due to a leak in a wastewater pipe, there is an intermittent discharge of wastewater into the harbour at Sunshine Bay, Eastbourne.

Warning signs are in place, please don’t swim in the area.

We’re working to find and repair the leak as quickly as we can.

At this stage we are unable to confirm the volume of the discharge. The affected pipe serves about 70 households in the area.

You can check the water quality in your favourite swimming spots on the LAWA map.

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