Paparangi, Wellington

1444 days ago

Thursday late night shopping & food trucks in Tawa

Trudy from SoulyNZ

This Thursday is late night shopping in Tawa with the added bonus of food trucks! The trucks will be parked in the carpark outside the Simon's Pharmacy from 5:30 to 7pm, grab some food and head on over to the Plaza to sit and eat it.
We'll be offering a selection of chutneys and … View more
This Thursday is late night shopping in Tawa with the added bonus of food trucks! The trucks will be parked in the carpark outside the Simon's Pharmacy from 5:30 to 7pm, grab some food and head on over to the Plaza to sit and eat it.
We'll be offering a selection of chutneys and shortbread for tasting outside SoulyNZ and we'll be open until the crowds disappear so you can finish your Christmas shopping! There'll be lots of shops open late on Thursday, so come on down and make a night of it!
We have beautiful Christmas decorations, stockings and gift packs and loads of other NZ Made creations for you to complete your shopping and celebrate Christmas.

1444 days ago

Meet the stallhoders: BavariaNZ

Reporter Community News

Have you tried the bangers from BavariaNZ at the Harbourside Market.
Kiwi country boy Sebastian Nebel and German-born Lena Donandt have combined the best of what the land has to offer to come up with a banger of a business.
Sebastian says he’s proud to produce handmade sausages using … View more
Have you tried the bangers from BavariaNZ at the Harbourside Market.
Kiwi country boy Sebastian Nebel and German-born Lena Donandt have combined the best of what the land has to offer to come up with a banger of a business.
Sebastian says he’s proud to produce handmade sausages using Wairarapa’s Longbush Free Range Pork and local beef, following traditional recipes without any fillers, making his products gluten free.

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1444 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

Discounts off the normal retail price at … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 2 February 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

If you don't have a Resene DIY Card, sign up free online or while you are in store.

Happy decorating!
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1445 days ago

Houses next to the railway tracks... noisy or convenient?

Reporter Homed

Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View more
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?

If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!

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1444 days ago

Free Concert

Craig from Tawa

Virtuoso Strings concert at St.Andrews on the Terrace in Wellington on Saturday at 6pm. We have the lovely Clarissa Dunn from RNZ Concert as MC and soprano, as well as tenor LJ Crichton and bass Morgan King singing excerpts from the Messiah. Some Corelli, Vivaldi, and Vaughan Williams … View moreVirtuoso Strings concert at St.Andrews on the Terrace in Wellington on Saturday at 6pm. We have the lovely Clarissa Dunn from RNZ Concert as MC and soprano, as well as tenor LJ Crichton and bass Morgan King singing excerpts from the Messiah. Some Corelli, Vivaldi, and Vaughan Williams "Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis" will make this a memorable and beautiful concert just before Xmas – with NO carols :-)

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1445 days ago

Captain Nana Spider-Pig Wolfenstein the Second

Reporter Community News

Would you name your dog Captain Nana Spider-Pig Wolfenstein the Second, David Bowie or Joan of Bark?
Yes, there are dogs in Wellington with those names, not to mention Poppadom Banana Pants McGee and Amy Pineapples.
The most popular name in Wellington is Charlie and Labrador is the most popular … View more
Would you name your dog Captain Nana Spider-Pig Wolfenstein the Second, David Bowie or Joan of Bark?
Yes, there are dogs in Wellington with those names, not to mention Poppadom Banana Pants McGee and Amy Pineapples.
The most popular name in Wellington is Charlie and Labrador is the most popular breed.
What is the most unusual dog name you have come across?

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1445 days ago

Police seek sightings of missing 17-year-old

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm

A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been … View more
UPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm

A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been missing since Sunday afternoon.

What you need to know:
- Caley left a Judgeford property on December 13, driving northbound in a green Daihatsu Sirion registration EPQ566.
- She was wearing a light blue/grey hooded sweatshirt and black leggings.
- She is around 168cm tall, medium build and has long blond hair.

Members of the public who have seen Caley or have any other information about where she might be, can call Police on 105 quoting file number 201214/7520.

1445 days ago

Draft Track Network Plan for Te Kopahou Reserve

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Calling all mountain bikers, walkers, runners and general outdoors lovers!
We’ve developed a Draft Track Network Plan for Te Kopahou Reserve and we want to get your thoughts.
We need a plan that provides opportunities for people to get out and enjoy this rugged and wild reserve, while … View more
Calling all mountain bikers, walkers, runners and general outdoors lovers!
We’ve developed a Draft Track Network Plan for Te Kopahou Reserve and we want to get your thoughts.
We need a plan that provides opportunities for people to get out and enjoy this rugged and wild reserve, while protecting what makes it so special – your feedback is key to this.
Make sure you head online to wellington.govt.nz/te-kopahou, check out the draft plan and make a submission before 28 Feb.

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1445 days ago

Houses next to the railway tracks... noisy or convenient?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View more
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?

If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!

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1451 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

A colourful photo this week but where is it?

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1445 days ago

Cross Trainer

Shirley from Newlands

Selling on behalf of a friend who had a surgery recently. It is still a good condition. Send me a message if you are interested. I will give you her contact detail.

Price: $350

1449 days ago

What is the best quote of the year?

Reporter Community News

Massey University's top 10 quotes of the year

“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how… View more
Massey University's top 10 quotes of the year

“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how people can tell whether she is joking or being serious
* “I am the orange face you can trust." – Orange-fronted parakeet requesting votes in Bird of the Year competition
* “There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today.” – Dr Ashley Bloomfield at press conferences throughout the year
* “The Aussies can have Russell Crowe, but they can’t have our buzzy bee.” – Simon Beattie after The Crown shifted the New Zealand buzzy bee scene to Australia
* “Let it be known these tears are not for you.” – Sara Qasem speaking to the Christchurch Mosque gunman in her victim impact statement
* “I did a little dance.” – Jacinda Ardern when asked how she reacted when New Zealand had zero active cases of Covid-19 for the first time
* “You're on mute.” – Most New Zealanders on Zoom from March 2020 onwards
* “Put your jazz cabbage away people.” – Hilary Barry on referendum results showing New Zealanders voted against legalising cannabis
* “It really highlights how three-ply soft we've become as a species.” – psychology professor Marc Wilson on stockpiling toilet paper during lockdown

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1451 days ago

Open Homes: A necessary nightmare

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

So, I spent a weekend hitting the open homes and seeing what it's like to try to buy as a solo person. Folks, it's tough out there... As an older, single person, it's really tough. Take a look at how I found "the churn" and let me know how it compares to your experience.

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1449 days ago

Dairy owner chases man with gun

Reporter Community News

Don't mess with Paksha Mukesh Patel.​
The plucky Hastings dairy owner chased an armed robber out of her dairy after he demanded money.
Patel said she was a “little bit scared” during the ordeal, but wanted to protect what was hers.

1446 days ago

Bringing rōwī back to Wellington's coast by 2021

Reporter Community News

Kiwi will be back in Wellington within 12 months.
Capital Kiwi’s mission to restore a wild kiwi population to the west coast of Wellington is bang on schedule, with all 4400 traps now on the ground, and the kiwi release on track for the end of 2021.
The restoration of native bush in Makara, as … View more
Kiwi will be back in Wellington within 12 months.
Capital Kiwi’s mission to restore a wild kiwi population to the west coast of Wellington is bang on schedule, with all 4400 traps now on the ground, and the kiwi release on track for the end of 2021.
The restoration of native bush in Makara, as well as predator control efforts, have found a common goal in the return of the big brown kiwi, rōwī.
Before humans settled New Zealand, rōwī lived throughout the northern South Island and into the southern North Island, as far north as Hawke’s Bay.

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