Paparangi, Wellington

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

1196 days ago

Bin storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Johnsonville

Form meets function in this stylish bin storage and planter combination painted in bold Resene hues. Find out how to create your own.

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1197 days ago

Digital Boost is here to help

Digital Boost

Lockdowns are tough for many in business, so let us share the load.

Whether it's setting up technology to keep your business running smoothly, or advice on working remotely.

Get in touch with us, we’d love to help.

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1196 days ago

Nominate your Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Kia ora Wellington neighbours!

We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.

With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community –… View more
Kia ora Wellington neighbours!

We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.

With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – the one doing exceptional mahi to make Wellington a better place.

Nominations close 31 August and only take 5 minutes.

Get in quick – www.nzawards.co.nz...

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1198 days ago

Covid-19 and Wellington

Reporter Community News

During Alert Level 4, guidance from the Government and Ministry of Health stipulates that the council can still provide essential services, but non-essential operations must cease for the safety of staff and the community. That means parks and pools are closed.

Mayor Andy Foster says it’s very … View more
During Alert Level 4, guidance from the Government and Ministry of Health stipulates that the council can still provide essential services, but non-essential operations must cease for the safety of staff and the community. That means parks and pools are closed.

Mayor Andy Foster says it’s very frustrating to be back in this position, but as a city we all need to work together to protect our people, our economy, and our more vulnerable communities.

“For Wellington City Council, Alert Level 4 means our staff and contractors will be following safety protocols to keep themselves and our community safe. This includes limiting contact with the public and providing more services online or over the phone wherever we can.”

Rubbish will still be collected, but there will be changes to the recycling kerbside collections.
EnviroWaste will not be collecting glass recycling while we are in Level 4.

All recreation facilities, libraries, and other community venues are also closed. Check the council website for more information.

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1197 days ago

Firewood

Dupinder from Churton Park

Hey lovely peeps,
Anyone trying to get rid of fire wood?
Easy to pickup in car,few logs 🤣😉 within Woodridge or close by areas.
Let me know thanks
Dupinder

1198 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This should not be too hard. Who is this?

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1197 days ago

How to get a Covid-19 test in Wellington/Porirua

Reporter Community News

If you are unwell, have any one of the Covid-19 symptoms or believe you may have been in places of interest relating to current cases then call your doctor to arrange a test. You can also call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. Follow the link (click on Read More) to find testing stations in the … View moreIf you are unwell, have any one of the Covid-19 symptoms or believe you may have been in places of interest relating to current cases then call your doctor to arrange a test. You can also call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. Follow the link (click on Read More) to find testing stations in the Wellington.

Vaccine bookings

Vaccination centres will open again today from 8am.
They will be operating under Alert Level 4 conditions. Because of the need to physically distance, fewer people will be vaccinated and some appointments may need to be postponed.

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1197 days ago

Industry Skills Development Handbook

Competenz

Is this you?

You know building the skills and capability of your staff is vital, but it’s hard to know where to start or even where to turn for advice, so it keeps sliding down your to-do list.

Use this guidebook to develop your company’s capability and improve your bottom line.
Free download

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1197 days ago

BETA TESTERS WANTED for SPEED READING COURSE

Raymond from Tawa

Locked Down?
Make use of the free time to acquire a valuable skills.
These are course material prepared for a live course at the Adult Education Classes.
The course is very extensive and if you take time to practice, you can double or triple your present reading speed.
First Come First Served.
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Locked Down?
Make use of the free time to acquire a valuable skills.
These are course material prepared for a live course at the Adult Education Classes.
The course is very extensive and if you take time to practice, you can double or triple your present reading speed.
First Come First Served.
Online Support available.

Free

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1197 days ago

RESOURCES ON ADULT EDUCATION

Raymond from Tawa

Course material on adult education from the Open Polytechnic and Massey University. Free to anyone wanting to read up on the subject.

Free

1198 days ago

What you need to know

Reporter Community News

New Zealand is now in a nationwide level 4 lockdown, with a total of five Covid-19 cases in the community confirmed to be the more transmissible Delta variant.

The four new cases announced Wednesday morning were all linked to the 58-year-old Devonport man – a tradesman – who tested positive on… View more
New Zealand is now in a nationwide level 4 lockdown, with a total of five Covid-19 cases in the community confirmed to be the more transmissible Delta variant.

The four new cases announced Wednesday morning were all linked to the 58-year-old Devonport man – a tradesman – who tested positive on Tuesday. The four include a colleague of the man and close contacts, including a nurse who works at Auckland hospital.
The entire country is at the highest alert level for at least three days while Auckland and Coromandel, where the man spent the weekend, are at level 4 for at least seven days. A list of locations of interest can be found here.
Level 4 means it’s likely that the disease is not contained.

Testing and vaccinations

A full list of community testing centres can be found here. If you think you need a test, call Healthline first on 0800 358 5453. If you get tested, stay home until you have a negative test result. There is no charge to get a test, regardless of your citizenship, immigration status, nationality or medical insurance.
You will need to supply contact details to get a test. A National Health Index (NHI) number is good to have but not crucial.
The most common test is a swab to the back of your nose, which some people describe as a “tickle” and others say is “uncomfortable.”

The vaccination programme has been put on hold for 48 hours. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was to ensure the safety of frontline health workers, as officials tried to get to grips with how wide the latest community case may have spread.

Stay at home

People are instructed to stay home in their bubble other than for essential movement. Safe recreational activity is allowed in the local area but, given the Delta variant is suspected, even more caution is recommended from others to limit transmission.

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1198 days ago

Covid-19 Update

The Team from Wellington Water

As of 11.59pm last night Wellington has moved to Alert Level 4 for three days.
This follows the news of a positive COVID-19 case in Auckland.

As an essential service, our crews will still be out and about making sure that water services for Wellington are still running.

Our people will be … View more
As of 11.59pm last night Wellington has moved to Alert Level 4 for three days.
This follows the news of a positive COVID-19 case in Auckland.

As an essential service, our crews will still be out and about making sure that water services for Wellington are still running.

Our people will be using PPE and following physical distancing rules as much as possible. If you see our crews out and about, feel free to wave but please don’t get too close.

If you see a leak or have a problem with your water call your council as you normally would.

Public taps in Lower Hutt will also be closed in line with other public facilities.

Stay safe everyone!

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1200 days ago

Chat in German

Iris from Johnsonville

Any friendly Germans around who would like to meet up for a coffee and a chat? Wollt ihr auch ab und zu Deutsch sprechen bei einer Tasse Kaffee (und anderen Aktivitäten evtl.)? Iris WB.

1198 days ago

Fusion Food Haus - Online, All The Time!

The Team from

Let's just say we're playing it safer this time round. Our doors won't open, but we're behind still working away! Keep your orders coming thru www.ffh.nz... . We will deliver contactless/drop-offs around Kapiti (bearing in mind at all times, physical safety and accessibility, … View moreLet's just say we're playing it safer this time round. Our doors won't open, but we're behind still working away! Keep your orders coming thru www.ffh.nz... . We will deliver contactless/drop-offs around Kapiti (bearing in mind at all times, physical safety and accessibility, of course!) & Nationwide courier. Meantime, Like & Share us on Facebook & Instagram @fusionfoodhaus .

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1198 days ago

New Zealand at Alert Level 4

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm

The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.

Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- … View more
UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm

The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.

Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- There are no genomic matches to those cases at the border to this case.
- There are a further two cases to report in the community. ​
- From 11:59pm, it will be compulsory to wear masks when accessing essential services.
- From 8am tomorrow, the Covid-19 vaccination programme will resume.
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UPDATE
August 18
9.10am

- Four new cases have been identified, all genomically linked to the original case
- The original case has been confirmed as having the Delta variant
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New Zealand will move to a Level 4 lockdown after a community case was detected in Auckland.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was joined by Ashley Bloomfield at a press conference, where she confirmed that Auckland and Coromandel would move to Alert Level 4 from 11.59pm for seven days, while the rest of the country will be under Level 4 conditions for three days.

It is unknown whether this case is that of the Delta variant. Bloomfield stated that genome sequencing will be completed by tomorrow morning.

There is currently 23 locations of interest, 10 in Auckland and 13 in Coromandel. Current locations of interest can be found here.

The case has no links to the border and interviews are currently being undertaken with the case to find any possible locations of interest and how they came to be in contact with Covid-19.

Here's what you need to know:
- A refresh on Level restrictions and what it means for you.
- Here are the locations of interest.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website
- Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.

For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.

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