Oriental Bay, Wellington

2790 days ago

Newtown connections - have you had your say?

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We're planning to develop safer bike connections in Newtown, Berhampore and Mt Cook, and we’d love to hear from you. If you live or regularly travel (by bike, bus, foot or car share) through these areas, tell us what you think before 17 July - click here.

Image
2791 days ago

Construction to begin on temporary ballet rehearsal space

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

The Michael Fowler Centre car park will close from 6am on Saturday 21 July to allow for the construction of a temporary home for the the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Work is expected to take three-four months. For more info click here. Image: artists impression.

Image
2791 days ago

Tenancy Tribunal slams Wellington property management firm for delaying repair work on mouldy house

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

This an extreme case of poor property management and maintenance.
At Nice Place, we’re excited to be using Tapi, where our tenants can submit repair requests, and be kept up to date with how it is progressing.

Image
2791 days ago

Additional train services for Matariki Sky Show Saturday 14 July

Community Engagement Advisor from

The Wellington Matariki Sky Show is all go this weekend (although if our whale friend comes back for another visit it will be postponed again) and we're providing extra train services to get you to and from the city.

Read the full service update and see all the extra services, and learn … View more
The Wellington Matariki Sky Show is all go this weekend (although if our whale friend comes back for another visit it will be postponed again) and we're providing extra train services to get you to and from the city.

Read the full service update and see all the extra services, and learn about the special Event Tickets for the trains

Image
2791 days ago
2791 days ago

If the whale’s gone, the fireworks are on!

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Wellington Sky Show - Matariki ki Pōneke 2018 is scheduled to go ahead this Saturday 14 July, 6.30-6.40pm if our whale/tohorā friend decides the harbour visit is really over. However, if it decides to come back for more at the weekend, we’ll postpone the Sky Show to a future date. We've … View moreWellington Sky Show - Matariki ki Pōneke 2018 is scheduled to go ahead this Saturday 14 July, 6.30-6.40pm if our whale/tohorā friend decides the harbour visit is really over. However, if it decides to come back for more at the weekend, we’ll postpone the Sky Show to a future date. We've loved having the whale visit - it has been a magical time for our city. Check out our website for more info.

Image
2791 days ago

Where Sport & Wellington Meet

The Team from Westpac Stadium (Wellington Regional Stadium)

The Westpac Stadium Members Club offers the best sporting experience in town! With a 360 Reserve membership secure tickets to all your favourite sports including rugby, football and cricket; plus enjoy access to the Members lounges with unbeatable views of the field and great food & beverage … View moreThe Westpac Stadium Members Club offers the best sporting experience in town! With a 360 Reserve membership secure tickets to all your favourite sports including rugby, football and cricket; plus enjoy access to the Members lounges with unbeatable views of the field and great food & beverage options (Ts & Cs apply).

Phone us today on 04 470 0423 to find out more.
Find out more!

Image
2792 days ago

6 considerations for a healthy home in winter

Master Plumbers NZ - Wellington

Protecting your home against winter woes is crucial when it comes to plumbing.

Master Plumbers New Zealand chief executive Greg Wallace has 6 things homeowners should consider to ensure a trouble-free chilly season.

Image
2792 days ago

Family History Monthly Talks 17 July 2018

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

A Family History talk focusing on using oral history in your family history research.

Tuesday 17 July 2018
12.10pm - 1.00pm
Programme Rooms, Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon, Wellington
Free

This month Lynette Shum will talk … View more
A Family History talk focusing on using oral history in your family history research.

Tuesday 17 July 2018
12.10pm - 1.00pm
Programme Rooms, Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon, Wellington
Free

This month Lynette Shum will talk about the way oral history can enhance your family history research. She will discuss methodology, interview techniques, equipment, and ethics. As well as carrying out oral history interviews yourself you may also be able to access recordings that are held in collections such as the Alexander Turnbull Library.

Lynette is the Oral History Advisor in the Alexander Turnbull Library’s Outreach Services team and can give training, support and advice to oral historians. She has also used oral history extensively in her own research on Wellington’s Chinese community.

Image: Lynette Shum & Ani Waapu. Photograph by Mark Beatty

Image
2792 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite superhero movie!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Marvel Studios movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Ant-Man and the Wasp prize packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great superhero movies on stuffpix.co.nz/superhero-pix

Image
Vote for your favourite superhero movie!
  • 9.3% Ant-Man
    9.3% Complete
  • 34.5% Thor Ragnarok
    34.5% Complete
  • 31.5% The Avengers
    31.5% Complete
  • 16.7% Iron Man
    16.7% Complete
  • 8% Doctor Strange
    8% Complete
1744 votes
2792 days ago

Proposal to close roads for CBD event

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

On 28 October 2018, we are looking at closing some Wellington streets to traffic (listed below) 6am-3pm for Open Streets in Wellington. This event is about opening streets to people who walk, bike, skate and play with lots of fun activities. The Regulatory Processes Committee will meet on Wednesday… View moreOn 28 October 2018, we are looking at closing some Wellington streets to traffic (listed below) 6am-3pm for Open Streets in Wellington. This event is about opening streets to people who walk, bike, skate and play with lots of fun activities. The Regulatory Processes Committee will meet on Wednesday 15 August 2018 to consider the following temporary road closures. If you object to these closures please email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before 25 July.

2792 days ago

Wellington Clinic NOW OPEN!

bloom hearing specialists

Hear what everyone is talking about! Come in and test drive our new machine learning device. Book your next appointment today! Learn more

Image
2794 days ago

Nurses vote to strike this Thursday

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Wellington,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) … View more
Hi Wellington,

What do you think about your nurses rejecting the latest pay offer from District Health Boards? It's now been confirmed that 24 hours of strike action will begin at 7am Thursday.

A "majority" of the New Zealand Nurses' Organisation's (NZNO) more-than-30,000 members have chosen to take industrial action - a move described as "unprecedented".

What do you think about Thursday's strike? Were you surprised they rejected the last offer? Or do you think they deserve more? Let us know in the replies!

Image
2793 days ago

Our parking meters are being upgraded

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We have started to upgrade the card readers in our parking meters and hope to have them all completed by October. Once the machines are upgraded they will have this green sticker attached. This means they will accept debit/credit cards & you can pay via PayWave but they will no longer accept … View moreWe have started to upgrade the card readers in our parking meters and hope to have them all completed by October. Once the machines are upgraded they will have this green sticker attached. This means they will accept debit/credit cards & you can pay via PayWave but they will no longer accept Snapper. More info.

Image
2793 days ago

Preparing to move?

Di Austin Real Estate

Here are some top tips from Realestate.co.nz to make the whole moving process a whole lot easier.

www.realestate.co.nz...

Image
Top