Rongotai, Wellington

1312 days ago

Keep up with the latest America's Cup action

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Who's foiling and who's failing?

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1310 days ago

Arts icon Bill Sheat has died aged 90

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lower Hutt lawyer and arts stalwart Bill Sheat died on Wednesday, January 20 after a short illness aged 90. As well as saving two of Wellington’s most important buildings – the Opera House and Embassy Theatre – from the wrecking ball, Sheat wil be remembered for his massive contribution to … View moreLower Hutt lawyer and arts stalwart Bill Sheat died on Wednesday, January 20 after a short illness aged 90. As well as saving two of Wellington’s most important buildings – the Opera House and Embassy Theatre – from the wrecking ball, Sheat wil be remembered for his massive contribution to the arts over a 60-year period.
In 2019, he was chosen as a Wellington Icon at the Gold Awards for his service to Wellington arts over the previous 60 years.

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1310 days ago

Learning

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1316 days ago

Public Notice - Requirement for designation: Wellington Airport east side

Karl Frost from Strathmore Park Residents Association (Inc)

WIAL have applied for Requirement for Designation regarding the east side of the airport, i.e. the southern half of the golf course.
You can get more info from the WCC website link below, including the Public Notice and how to make a submission. WIAL have also set up an open day (Thurs 28th Jan) … View more
WIAL have applied for Requirement for Designation regarding the east side of the airport, i.e. the southern half of the golf course.
You can get more info from the WCC website link below, including the Public Notice and how to make a submission. WIAL have also set up an open day (Thurs 28th Jan) with the consultants to discuss any questions.
We will discuss this at our first meeting for 2021 on Wed 10th Feb so please come along in you would like to join in

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1310 days ago

Every Wellington river poorly rated for safe swimming

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington rivers could spell trouble for swimmers this week, with every popular spot in the region ranked as either unsuitable for swimming, or at least requiring caution.
Toxic algae blooms and elevated levels of E. Coli are prompting warnings from Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA), which provides … View more
Wellington rivers could spell trouble for swimmers this week, with every popular spot in the region ranked as either unsuitable for swimming, or at least requiring caution.
Toxic algae blooms and elevated levels of E. Coli are prompting warnings from Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA), which provides updates on 125 spots in the Wellington region.
On Tuesday morning, according to LAWA, 16 of 20 popular river spots in the region were unsuitable for swimming, and caution was advised for the remaining four due to large amounts of E. Coli bacteria and toxic algae blooms.
Toxic algae and E. Coli both cause gastrointestinal illness and infections, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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1311 days ago

$15 BOYS 0-18YR HAIRCUTS -TODAY & EVERY TUESDAY!

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

If the kids are looking a little shaggy after the holidays bring them in today! Boys 0-18yrs $15 all day till 6.30pm. No appointment required just pop in. 31 Waitoa Rd, Hataitai Village.

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1311 days ago

Gardens Magic postponed

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Tonights Gardens Magic concert (Tuesday 19 January) has been postponed due to forecast high winds.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further updates, and stay safe out there whānau!
wellington.govt.nz...

1312 days ago

Grooves up or down? Decking debate settled

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

The great kiwi deck, every home should have one. But there's a decking debate raging in DIY and Reno circles: Should the grooves go up or down?
We think we've settled the argument here.

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1311 days ago

Sautoun school's great gate saga

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The great gate saga of St Anthony’s School has been solved.
The gate was discovered missing from the Seatoun School during a walk around by principal Denise Johnson on Friday.
The gate, which normally stood between the school yard and a path to the road, beside the neighbouring parish, was part … View more
The great gate saga of St Anthony’s School has been solved.
The gate was discovered missing from the Seatoun School during a walk around by principal Denise Johnson on Friday.
The gate, which normally stood between the school yard and a path to the road, beside the neighbouring parish, was part of a matching set, had been removed, bolts and all.
A neighbour saw a man putting the gate into his car and it was assumed itr had been stolen. After it was reported to the police, however, it was found that a well meaning local had taken it to do some repairs.

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1311 days ago

Two dead, two seriously injured after crash closes part of motorway

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Two people have died and two are seriously injured after a car went the wrong way down Wellington Urban Motorway early Tuesday morning.
The two people in the second vehicle, which was travelling northbound, sustained critical injuries.
At 7.30am, Police said commuters should expect long delays.

1311 days ago

“The Look of Love” at Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre

Award-winning Ali Harper is bringing her show The Look of Love to Circa Theatre from 23 Jan – 20 Feb!

Showcasing the extensive hit songs of the one and only Burt Bacharach, prepare to be wowed as Ali delivers a non-stop feast for the heart and soul.

‘I Say A Little Prayer,’ ‘Close To … View more
Award-winning Ali Harper is bringing her show The Look of Love to Circa Theatre from 23 Jan – 20 Feb!

Showcasing the extensive hit songs of the one and only Burt Bacharach, prepare to be wowed as Ali delivers a non-stop feast for the heart and soul.

‘I Say A Little Prayer,’ ‘Close To You,’ ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart,’ ‘Alfie,’ ‘Walk On By,’ ‘What The World Needs Now’ all made famous by the likes of Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Karen Carpenter and Cilla Black.

“Genuine charm and vocal prowess” Theatreview, Christchurch

“Do yourself a favour, treat yourself to a ticket and witness a masterful artist at work.” Backstage, Christchurch.
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1312 days ago

Free topsoil

Lucy from Newtown

Plenty of free top soil - good for planters. Located in Brooklyn. Up some stairs but you can borrow the wheelbarrow and we have a chute set up

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1315 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we are featuring the kingfisher, with words and a picture from Louise Thomas. They are often hard to spot but are one of the most beautiful birds you will see.

"Sacred kingfishers/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) seem special to me. A lightning flash of brilliant blue as they nip down … View more
This week we are featuring the kingfisher, with words and a picture from Louise Thomas. They are often hard to spot but are one of the most beautiful birds you will see.

"Sacred kingfishers/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) seem special to me. A lightning flash of brilliant blue as they nip down from the power lines over the river or one of the posts they like to perch on to snatch a crab or little fish – the strike operation takes only seconds, barely breaking the water. I’ve almost given up trying to catch one on my camera diving. They are ruthless with their food, smashing in on their post, presumably to kill it, before swallowing it whole. I haven’t seen him for a few months, but I had one who liked to visit the garden off and on. He was a loveable, if badly behaved, guest, throwing up indigestible crab bits and staking out the compost bin where a mouse lives – he used to watch it with such intensity, like he was trying to use his mind meld powers to make the mouse run out. Come to think of it, I haven't seen the mouse for awhile either. Hmmm. Here is a young chap (an immature) with his chest still mottled from Pauatahanui the other day."

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1314 days ago

Where are the Korean BBQ restaurants in Wellington?

Moira from Miramar

I mean a proper pay one price all you can eat place with a huge variety of meats and banchan. Where are they???
Wellington is really missing out because there are none.

1317 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wet, wet , wet. It is obviously a flood but what is going on here?

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