Rongotai, Wellington

LYALL BAY CONSTRUCTION &MAINTANCE

Brendon from Lyall Bay

TRADESMEN with 27 years experience , Can offer advice , plans along with all councils consents extensions ..additions ..refurbishments ..
Specialising in old or new work, can offer quotes on electrical, painting, plumbing as well ..fully qualified LBP LICENSES
CALL OR TEXT BRENDON (021)0628665 .

Weekend parking fees

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Just a reminder, parking fees now apply on weekends in the city. For an area map of the fees click here.

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags. See the winners!

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View moreKia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

• Yes, it's an important part of our history
• It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
• No, I'm against the idea
• I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory

Vote View Results

• 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
  33.6% Complete
• 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
  39.5% Complete
• 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
  13.1% Complete
• 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
  13.8% Complete

2408 votes

October School Holiday Programme

Jo from Wellington United Associated Football Club

Our Junior Football Club is running their very successful, fun and rewarding Indoor Football/Futsal School Holiday programme in the first week of the October school holidays.

You do not need to be affiliated to any football club, you just need to be aged 7-13 and love football or futsal or … View moreOur Junior Football Club is running their very successful, fun and rewarding Indoor Football/Futsal School Holiday programme in the first week of the October school holidays.

You do not need to be affiliated to any football club, you just need to be aged 7-13 and love football or futsal or kicking a ball around in general. The cost is $35.00 per day or if you book and pay for the full five days we have a special offer of $150.00
The programme is run by our Head Coach Guille Schiltenwolf and assisted by current senior players. It is held at Wellington High School Tindall Gym (entrance off Taranaki Street) from 9am to 3pm each day.

for more information and to register head to www.wellingtonunited.org.nz... and click on the Link to the School Holiday Programme or feel free to contact me on 027 3372778 if you would like to chat more.

Knack Craft Market

Kim from Houghton Bay

Knack Market is on this Saturday 15 September. 9.30am-1.30pm. Berhampore School. Great crafts, excellent gifts, interesting food and good coffee. kd one natural skincare is going to be there. Come and have a chat and try some lush natural products.

Poll: Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?

Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?

• Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
• Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
• No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
• No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's

Vote View Results

• 25% Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
  25% Complete
• 42% Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
  42% Complete
• 26.4% No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
  26.4% Complete
• 6.6% No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's
  6.6% Complete

605 votes

Tennessee Waltz

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

In a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen … View moreIn a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen Davy with a live band!

Don’t miss the variety of bluegrass, Dixie and country songs made famous from the 40’s to 70’s, including Jolene, Louisiana Saturday Night, Annie’s Song, Tennessee Waltz, Take me Home Country Roads and more!

All tickets include lunch after the show with the artists. Buy your tickets now!