Rongotai, Wellington

Know a good food pantry?

Know a good food pantry?

We are compiling a list for locals, please add any that you know of here.

1589 days ago

⚠WATER OUTAGE – PAPARANGI⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Our crews are responding to a burst water main in Paparangi that is affecting water supply to the streets pictured.

Crews are working to repair this and get water back on as soon as possible. At this stage, water is expected to be back on at 2pm.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this … View more
Our crews are responding to a burst water main in Paparangi that is affecting water supply to the streets pictured.

Crews are working to repair this and get water back on as soon as possible. At this stage, water is expected to be back on at 2pm.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this outage.

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1592 days ago

SuperSeniors COVID-19 special edition Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket essentials.

It also includes details on COVID-19 related scams and what to look out for to stay safe.

Read the newsletter here: bit.ly...

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1590 days ago

“You are Awesome” Day

Jo from Lyall Bay

A BIG Shout out to Dave, our Cookie Time Rep, who donated a box of original cookies to our PaknSave Kilbirnie store team members.

I handed them out today to everyone, along with a store gift voucher to celebrate my self inspired “You are Awesome Day”

Under the leadership of Dean and Brett … View more
A BIG Shout out to Dave, our Cookie Time Rep, who donated a box of original cookies to our PaknSave Kilbirnie store team members.

I handed them out today to everyone, along with a store gift voucher to celebrate my self inspired “You are Awesome Day”

Under the leadership of Dean and Brett our staff are working extra hard to make sure the public can be safe while visiting our store, as well as making sure that as quickly as stock arrives it is put out on the shelves for purchase.

Please be kind to our staff. It’s a tough day when someone grumbles/gets angry at us. Most things are outside of our control. We are all doing the best we can inside Alert Level 4. If it takes a few extra minutes to get your shopping scanned (due to sanitising the checkout in between shoppers) then it’s because we want to ensure the conveyor belt, screen and eftpos keypad are virus free.

Please be kind to your fellow shoppers too. They are in just the same situation as you.

To those customers who thanked me today as they saw me walking around the store, I’m glad I got to give you a smile or chuckle too.

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1589 days ago

Sign a new gardener up for our free weekly sow and grow advice!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue we say Asian greens are quick and easy for impatient gardeners. Plus check out shrubs to grow from hardwood cuttings, go on an autumn pest patrol, tidy up the vege patch, save nuts from rats and get ready for bad weather.

Read about growing herbs from cuttings and seeds. … View more
In this week's issue we say Asian greens are quick and easy for impatient gardeners. Plus check out shrubs to grow from hardwood cuttings, go on an autumn pest patrol, tidy up the vege patch, save nuts from rats and get ready for bad weather.

Read about growing herbs from cuttings and seeds. We also have some great prizes up for grabs, including Thrive Citrus Plant Food from Yates and Green Feed seed packs from Burnet’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1589 days ago

Transform a wooden mail tray.

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Refresh an old fashioned mail tray with a modern new look using the Resene Whites and Neutrals range.

Reinvent it as a magazine holder, spice rack or use it to hold your favourite cookbooks. Paint the front panel in Resene FX Blackboard Paint and use it as a handy writing space.

Make the most … View more
Refresh an old fashioned mail tray with a modern new look using the Resene Whites and Neutrals range.

Reinvent it as a magazine holder, spice rack or use it to hold your favourite cookbooks. Paint the front panel in Resene FX Blackboard Paint and use it as a handy writing space.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

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1590 days ago

Don’t flush wipes, keep workers safe.

Ministry For The Environment

You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their … View more
You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their bubble at risk as well.

Do your bit for workers and their whānau, and put your wet wipes in the bin.
Find out more

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1590 days ago

Ian Athfield house on the market

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Loving this upmarket Ian Athfield house from the 70s - the native timber stairs are amazing.

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1590 days ago

NumberWorks'nWords are Online

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

We are now online!

With most of us staying home at the moment, we have adapted our tutoring to be online! Our lessons are taken over zoom with our awesome tutors and are already a great success!

We are taking enrolments for Term 2 now. To find out more about our lessons please call.

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1590 days ago

Coronavirus champions

The Team from Wellington Water

So great to see essential workers, or coronavirus champions, being celebrated!

Our crews have had to make some adjustments to the way they work, but they are still out in the community making sure water is delivered to your home and that your waste is taken away.

So what exactly does essential … View more
So great to see essential workers, or coronavirus champions, being celebrated!

Our crews have had to make some adjustments to the way they work, but they are still out in the community making sure water is delivered to your home and that your waste is taken away.

So what exactly does essential work look like for us? Stuff attended a leak repair that water service person Mafutaga Laufiso and service delivery manager Steve Watt were working on to see what it’s like carrying out this essential work.

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1591 days ago

South Coast swell

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

A big swell on the South Coast is causing large waves to crash onto the road between Breaker Bay and Owhiro Bay.
The section of Breaker Bay Road and Moa Point Road between Mantell St (Seatoun) and Cochrane St (Lyall Bay) and the Esplanade between Owhiro Bay, Island Bay and Houghton Bay is now … View more
A big swell on the South Coast is causing large waves to crash onto the road between Breaker Bay and Owhiro Bay.
The section of Breaker Bay Road and Moa Point Road between Mantell St (Seatoun) and Cochrane St (Lyall Bay) and the Esplanade between Owhiro Bay, Island Bay and Houghton Bay is now closed.
Please avoid the entire South Coast and stay safe at home in your bubble.
Police and contractor are working to keep the area safe and a clean-up crew will remove the debris when the tide recedes.

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1592 days ago

Tune In To Your Neighbourhood

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as … View more
Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as well as tunes you think your Neighbours will enjoy. Chuck in some taste-breakers, one-hit wonders or some good old Kiwi classics - it really doesn’t matter. So if you’re running out of ideas on things to do, why not a dance party?

Just remember: keep it PG, refrain from putting any songs in the mix that may cause offence to your Neighbours. You can find the playlist here.

Happy raving NZ!
Reach out

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1591 days ago

Marsden Yr6-13 Scholarships open, entry 2021

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Your daughter is invited to join the Marsden learning environment, where her wellbeing and happiness are considered foremost, so that she is in the best position for learning.

Apply now for a Marsden Scholarship for entry in 2021. Academic, sport, cultural and general scholarships are available.… View more
Your daughter is invited to join the Marsden learning environment, where her wellbeing and happiness are considered foremost, so that she is in the best position for learning.

Apply now for a Marsden Scholarship for entry in 2021. Academic, sport, cultural and general scholarships are available.

Applications for Year 6, 7 and 9 Scholarships close on 14 May. Our campus is currently closed, but our learning continues and enrolments are open.

Click here for a virtual tour and to learn more.
Find out more

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1591 days ago

We wanted to share a friendly reminder that if you see our crews in your neighbourhood, make sure you keep a clear distance from them, so they can carry-out their essential work safely.

The Team from Wellington Water

A wave or a thumbs up is always appreciated, but if you have any questions about what they’re doing, give us a call on 04 912 4470 or send us a message on Facebook 👍👋

Thanks everyone for your support – it means a lot to our crews 👏👏

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