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🎁Children's gift donations needed!🎁
The Vinnies Christmas Toy Shop has been open for 6 days. 84 families have been through, choosing gifts for 216 children.
It has been been a busy two weeks, with every day fully booked.
We have another 8 days of operations left, and they are nearly all… View more🎁Children's gift donations needed!🎁
The Vinnies Christmas Toy Shop has been open for 6 days. 84 families have been through, choosing gifts for 216 children.
It has been been a busy two weeks, with every day fully booked.
We have another 8 days of operations left, and they are nearly all booked up with families looking for Christmas assistance.
❗We are running very low on gifts!❗ If you're in a position to do so, please consider donating a gift to the Merry Vinnies toy shop.
(gifts for teenagers are the most needed).
Donations can be dropped off directly at the Vinnies Welfare and Support Hub - level 1, 207 Riddiford Street Newtown.
With the cricket set to start at the Basin Reserve tomorrow, we may finally be getting some better weather.
The forecast for Friday is a bit messy, with strong winds forecast, but after that the weather should improve.
Running a school’s international programme during a global pandemic, while moving to teaching online as New Zealand went into lockdown, was no easy task.
But it was one Wellington teacher Caroline Robertson rose to.
Robertson, a German teacher and director of international students at Samuel … View moreRunning a school’s international programme during a global pandemic, while moving to teaching online as New Zealand went into lockdown, was no easy task.
But it was one Wellington teacher Caroline Robertson rose to.
Robertson, a German teacher and director of international students at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, won the inaugural ASG Parents’ Award at the National Excellence in Teaching Awards, held virtually on Tuesday night.
Robertson, known to her students (and some parents) affectionately as Frau, said she felt humbled, and a bit overwhelmed, to have received the award.
The Newtown Vintage, Craft and Art Market is on AGAIN this Saturday! New stall holders on board this week to help you get sorted for Christmas. Wonderful locally, home made and eco friendly items!
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Shree and Balu aren’t known for taking shortcuts.
Good things take time and the couple know this. And this is what makes their food so special.
At the Harbourside Market on Wellington’s waterfront every Sunday, Shree Balasubramaniam and Balu Rajagopal are famous for their South-Indian masala … View moreShree and Balu aren’t known for taking shortcuts.
Good things take time and the couple know this. And this is what makes their food so special.
At the Harbourside Market on Wellington’s waterfront every Sunday, Shree Balasubramaniam and Balu Rajagopal are famous for their South-Indian masala dosa.
The dish consists of a crunchy golden pancake-like roll made from rice and lentils, which are soaked and stone ground and then fermented for five days.
The batter is spread across a hotplate, then artfully rolled up to resemble a tent and placed on a plate on top of two tasty curries – one potato masala and the other, tamarind and orange.
It is official. The weather in December has been awful
Data from the MetService’s Kelburn monitoring station shows the average wind speed for the first seven days of December has been puffing 10.5kmh more than normal, up from 15.5kmh to 26kmh.
Wellington received 2.5 fewer sunshine hours than … View moreIt is official. The weather in December has been awful
Data from the MetService’s Kelburn monitoring station shows the average wind speed for the first seven days of December has been puffing 10.5kmh more than normal, up from 15.5kmh to 26kmh.
Wellington received 2.5 fewer sunshine hours than average with 47.9 hours, while the average temperature of 17.2 degrees Celsius was below the normal 18.6C.
Can you remember another summer like this one?
It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.
Our 'Experience the Care Difference’… View moreIt’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.
Our 'Experience the Care Difference’ guide paints a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our residents experience every day. It offers a comprehensive guide to rest home, hospital and specialist dementia care, as well as our serviced apartment options. So, for the inside knowledge into what makes a Ryman care centre different, check out our guide.
Hullo Neighbourly folk, I thought you might be interested in the recent poll on having a holiday on your birthday.
The results were a surprise. Who would have thought that nearly 70 per cent of you do not want to get a paid day of leave on your birthday.
Thanks for taking part in the … View moreHullo Neighbourly folk, I thought you might be interested in the recent poll on having a holiday on your birthday.
The results were a surprise. Who would have thought that nearly 70 per cent of you do not want to get a paid day of leave on your birthday.
Thanks for taking part in the poll.
There was a great turn out at the Love Local - Wellington Pop-up Shop on Friday!
It is a fabulous opportunity for you to get your hands on some of the delicious Wellington foodstuffs produced at Crave Kitchen 😋
We are also pleased to announce that Chunk'd Cookies has joined us at the … View moreThere was a great turn out at the Love Local - Wellington Pop-up Shop on Friday!
It is a fabulous opportunity for you to get your hands on some of the delicious Wellington foodstuffs produced at Crave Kitchen 😋
We are also pleased to announce that Chunk'd Cookies has joined us at the stall alongside other Crave producers including:
Wellington Manuka Honey Company
Baxter's Original New Zealand
CocoMaNuts
Pop down to the Pop-up Shop and see for yourself!💥👀
69 Willis St, 12-5:30pm weekdays, 12-5pm weekends
My uncles samsung phone (i think its a 4 or 5) thats in black casing has gone missing please message me if you know anything
Thanks!
Hi Neighbourly folk, we are looking for some help for a story on medium density housing.
Where are the suburbs and parts of Wellington, the Hutt, Porirua and beyond where there has been medium density done? Where it was done well, and not so well? Where might the opportunities be? Who are the … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, we are looking for some help for a story on medium density housing.
Where are the suburbs and parts of Wellington, the Hutt, Porirua and beyond where there has been medium density done? Where it was done well, and not so well? Where might the opportunities be? Who are the people in your area agitating for and against?
Please contact Rob Mitchell on 027 573 3956 or at rob.mitchell@stuff.co.nz.
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Wellington's public transport is going greener, with the capital’s bus fleet to be entirely electric within seven years.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has declared it would not consider bids from any bus company running diesel vehicles when the current contracts expire in 2027.
The… View moreWellington's public transport is going greener, with the capital’s bus fleet to be entirely electric within seven years.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has declared it would not consider bids from any bus company running diesel vehicles when the current contracts expire in 2027.
The announcement comes one day after the Government declared a climate emergency.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday said it would not consider bids from any bus company running diesel vehicles when the current contracts expire in 2027.
What do you think of electric buses?
Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? … View moreHi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? What made it such a stand-out experience? As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.
This Sunday 13 Dec, all recreation centres and pools as well as ClubActive will be closing early for a staff Christmas function.
All recreation centres will be shutting at various times from 12pm, and all pools and ClubActive will be shut from 5pm. Our hardworking team have had a crazy few months… View moreThis Sunday 13 Dec, all recreation centres and pools as well as ClubActive will be closing early for a staff Christmas function.
All recreation centres will be shutting at various times from 12pm, and all pools and ClubActive will be shut from 5pm. Our hardworking team have had a crazy few months and will be taking some well-deserved time to relax and celebrate the year that’s been.
All facilities will be open as usual on Monday morning and we look forward to seeing you. Thank you for your understanding.
For more info about recreation centre closing times, visit - wellington.govt.nz...
Hi Neighbourly folk, have you spotted a kārearea lately? It is one of New Zealand's rarest birds but it is doing well in Wellington City.
If you have seen one, we would like to know where it was.
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