Newtown, Wellington

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

1924 days ago

Being Kiwi: Have you experienced racism?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls… View more
New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls for the collection of official statistics on hate crimes, looks at discrimination in our schools and takes a stroll through Auckland, now one of the most diverse cities in the world.

To take part in the survey, click here

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1927 days ago

What type of bird

Jesse from Kingston

Hey everybody does anyone know what this bird is I found it on my deck this morning

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1925 days ago

Who said video killed the radio star? Not Toastmasters!

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

This weekend we're taking up an exciting opportunity!

Tune in to "Educating for Social Change" on Access Radio (106.1FM) on Sunday 22 September from 4 - 5pm, to hear two of our members, David and Jane, and Daryl from Island Bay Toastmasters, talk about what Toastmasters is, what we … View more
This weekend we're taking up an exciting opportunity!

Tune in to "Educating for Social Change" on Access Radio (106.1FM) on Sunday 22 September from 4 - 5pm, to hear two of our members, David and Jane, and Daryl from Island Bay Toastmasters, talk about what Toastmasters is, what we do and what we get out of it.

We got the chance to do this as a result of some successful promotional visits with the students and teachers at the English Teaching Colleges in Wellington and Lower Hutt. The Toastmasters who took part had a great time meeting everyone and it was a real bonus to get the radio interview.

1925 days ago

Wellington Conversations - Newtown

Daniel Melbye from Wellington City Council

Wellington Conversations is a new free monthly event series that aims to connect people and build community. Monthly facilitated conversations are about topics that matter to individuals and neighborhoods.

They're occurring all over Wellington. September's topic is: Being neighbourly. … View more
Wellington Conversations is a new free monthly event series that aims to connect people and build community. Monthly facilitated conversations are about topics that matter to individuals and neighborhoods.

They're occurring all over Wellington. September's topic is: Being neighbourly. www.wellingtonconversations.nz...

It’s free to attend and it’d be great if heaps of people turned up. The events are relaxed and are about chatting and listening in small groups - you don’t have to speak in front of anyone. You’ll get to connect, share ideas, and get to know other people.

Newtown Community and Cultural Centre
11am to 12:30pm, Thu 19 Sept 2019
Check out the Facebook event here www.facebook.com...

The venue is wheelchair accessible and there is an accessible toilet. There are accessible carparks close to the building.

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1928 days ago

Plastic recycling

Sophie from Lyall Bay

Hi, my name is Sophie. I am a Year 12 student at Wellington East Girls College. As part of my Outdoor Education sustainability project, I signed up as a TerraCycle drop off location.

Thank you so much to everyone who has dropped off recycling. It does prove that every little bit counts. So far we… View more
Hi, my name is Sophie. I am a Year 12 student at Wellington East Girls College. As part of my Outdoor Education sustainability project, I signed up as a TerraCycle drop off location.

Thank you so much to everyone who has dropped off recycling. It does prove that every little bit counts. So far we have diverted over 10kgs of waste from landfill and earned over $20 for Predator Free Lyall Bay and Melrose.

I am sad to say Fonterra will no longer be recycling their yoghurt pouches next school term. So please drop off those clean pouches before October 14th (first day of term 4). The Collective yoghurt brand will still be recycling their own brand ONLY.

In exciting news however we have two new recycling schemes:
- BIC is offering to recycle any brand plastic pens, mechanical pencils, correction fluid and tape containers and markers (felts, highlighters, permanent and whiteboard). I need to ship these by the carton full so please ask your schools and workplaces.
- ZURU Bunch O Balloons. All used balloons and plastic stems and packaging that comes with them.

I am still collecting these waste streams too:
- Plastic toothbrushes (Please hot wash and dry these for hygiene reasons)
- Empty toothpaste tubes
- Empty dental floss containers
- Any cardboard packaging that the above items came in
- Any brand coffee pods
- Empty Collective brand ONLY yoghurt pouches/suckies and caps (Please cut the bottoms open and wash and dry)
- Glad wrap (Clean and dry)
- Glad zip lock bags (Washed and dried)
- Glad storage containers (Washed and dried also includes microwaveable takeaway containers that have the number 5 recycling symbol)

Please deliver items for recycling to 91a Freyberg Street. If no one is home items can be left in the blue recycling bin just inside our gate.

Since this recycling initiative attracts a small amount of money I will be donating this directly to Predator Free Lyall Bay and Melrose group to help buy more traps and tunnels to hopefully see Lyall Bay become predator-free and bring back the birdlife such as Kereru and Kaka.

1925 days ago

Wish it easier to apply for a building consent?

Daniel Melbye from Wellington City Council

We’re improving our website to make it easier for homeowners to understand the building consent process. You can help us organise our content effectively by taking our 10-15 minute test.

h0inn20v.optimalworkshop.com...

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1925 days ago

Colouring isn't just for kids! 🖍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Mindful colouring has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety and induce a meditative-like state in adults too.

Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1925 days ago

Free Items

Raukawa Coordinator from Raukawa Community Centre

We have loads of items to give away!!

Items include..
-Baby clothes and shoes
-Women Clothing and shoes
- x2 Stereos
-Men's Clothes and shoes
- Walking sticks… View more
We have loads of items to give away!!

Items include..
-Baby clothes and shoes
-Women Clothing and shoes
- x2 Stereos
-Men's Clothes and shoes
- Walking sticks
- Bed sheets and duvets
- Jars and kitchenware
- Books

Pop-in to Raukawa Community Centre
10am-2pm daily, except Thursdays 12.30pm - 4.30pm

Free

1925 days ago

What veges do you grow in pots and containers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!

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1926 days ago

Why will you vote?

The Team from Wellington City Council

It’s time to vote for the city you love.

Local elections decide who is on your local council, regional council, district health board, and other important organisations in your area. The people who are elected get to make decisions that affect your daily life and the future of your town or … View more
It’s time to vote for the city you love.

Local elections decide who is on your local council, regional council, district health board, and other important organisations in your area. The people who are elected get to make decisions that affect your daily life and the future of your town or city.

Why will you vote?
Learn more

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1926 days ago

Come have fun and paint a Tui at this 3hr social painting class - we'll show you how

Silke from Heart for Art

I'm running another social painting class at my art studio where I'll show everyone, step by step, how to create this Tui painting. It's totally easy and you don't need any experience. This is your chance to enjoy some relaxing own time while you explore your creativity.

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I'm running another social painting class at my art studio where I'll show everyone, step by step, how to create this Tui painting. It's totally easy and you don't need any experience. This is your chance to enjoy some relaxing own time while you explore your creativity.

Saturday 21 Sept, 3pm - 6pm
I'll provide all your materials and afternoon tea and you'll leave with a big smile and your finished artwork.
Limited spots, booking essential.
Book here www.heartforart.co.nz...

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1926 days ago

Titahi Bay beach

The Team from Wellington Water

UPDATE 20/9/2019
We have received the results from the shoreline testing following the public concern raised via social media.

The results are well below bathing standards, indicating it is safe for recreational water activity.

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We have been made aware of a video on social media of Titahi … View more
UPDATE 20/9/2019
We have received the results from the shoreline testing following the public concern raised via social media.

The results are well below bathing standards, indicating it is safe for recreational water activity.

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We have been made aware of a video on social media of Titahi Bay beach with comments of suspected wastewater pollution/sewage.

We can confirm there has been no discharge or overflow event from the Porirua Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The video shows seaweed and sea foam, which is common following heavy winds.

We will be conducting tests in the area for reassurance, and will provide an update when these results have been received.

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