Southgate, Wellington

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2821 days ago

New Studies in Type 2 Diabetes

Amber Parry Strong from Centre for Endocrine, Diabetes and Obesity Research

We have two new studies starting for people with Type 2 Diabetes, both with the new diabetes medication Sotagliflozin. We are looking for both men and women with type 2 diabetes who would like to become one of our volunteers! As well as trialling a new medication you will have regular monitoring of… View moreWe have two new studies starting for people with Type 2 Diabetes, both with the new diabetes medication Sotagliflozin. We are looking for both men and women with type 2 diabetes who would like to become one of our volunteers! As well as trialling a new medication you will have regular monitoring of your diabetes. If you would like to find out more please phone us on 8062458 or email diabetesresearch@ccdhb.org.nz

2821 days ago

Upholstery

Heather from Island Bay

Howdy neighbours, does any do upholstery from home or know anybody who does upholstery from home? If someone is learning or does it as a hobby I would love to contribute to your experience. I have an armchair that needs tlc. I have the material. I can send the person a photo. Thanks for any help.

2822 days ago

Volunteer in the fresh air!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

If you’re keen to make a difference in the great outdoors, come and join us as a volunteer in our regional parks.

From planting and conservation to helping with Riding for the Disabled, you could be an important part of the amazing things happening in our parks every day, right here on our … View more
If you’re keen to make a difference in the great outdoors, come and join us as a volunteer in our regional parks.

From planting and conservation to helping with Riding for the Disabled, you could be an important part of the amazing things happening in our parks every day, right here on our doorstep.
Learn more

2823 days ago

For Sale - furniture

Caitlin from Island Bay

Hi, I have a few pieces of furniture for sale - happy to take offers and happy to sell them cheap. Pick up only - Island Bay. There are four of the wooden legged chairs. Caitlin 027 25 111 34

Negotiable

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2822 days ago

Room for rent short term.

Janine from Berhampore

I have a fully furnished room available late April/May in a 3 bedroom house which I share with my child half-time. Asking $220 a week. I will be away for 3 of the weeks in June so you’d have the place to yourself, along with the friendly cat. Good opportunity for someone settling into Wellington,… View moreI have a fully furnished room available late April/May in a 3 bedroom house which I share with my child half-time. Asking $220 a week. I will be away for 3 of the weeks in June so you’d have the place to yourself, along with the friendly cat. Good opportunity for someone settling into Wellington, wanting a furnished place for a short term (3-6 months, maybe longer) . Message me if interested. Thanks, Janine

2822 days ago

Rental owners will pass letting fee costs on to tenants, property group warns

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

It is likely that the letting fee removal will increase the rent to properties – however, it may not be as drastic as we think.
Obviously cost increases aren’t wanted by tenants, but the service needs to be paid for. Maybe we need to look into who should be paying the letting fee – tenants … View more
It is likely that the letting fee removal will increase the rent to properties – however, it may not be as drastic as we think.
Obviously cost increases aren’t wanted by tenants, but the service needs to be paid for. Maybe we need to look into who should be paying the letting fee – tenants or landlords?

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2824 days ago

Plastic in your kitchen

Heather from Island Bay

Howdy neighbours,
We spent time in India recently. What a fantastic country and the people are so friendly. However the amount of plastic waste on the sides of the roads and rivers was mind-boggling. It was a real eye-opener as far as plastic waste is concerned as we have nothing like it.
So I … View more
Howdy neighbours,
We spent time in India recently. What a fantastic country and the people are so friendly. However the amount of plastic waste on the sides of the roads and rivers was mind-boggling. It was a real eye-opener as far as plastic waste is concerned as we have nothing like it.
So I have made a concerted effort to get rid of all plastic containers from my pantry. I am replacing them with glass jars and/or baskets and stainless steel (mostly from op shops so it's not an expensive exercise). Its hard but I'm doin' it!
I am refusing plastic bags from supermarkets and shops too. If big business really cared about the environment they would stop using plastic bags and packaging altogether! It will take time but it can happen.
I have a box in my boot and it's not much extra effort to take some cloth bags with me. I don't put my spuds, apples or carrots in a plastic bag any more either. I just take them up to the counter as they are. I am also going to start unwrapping things that are in unnecessary plastic and leave it at the supermarket. I saw this on Facebook the other day...great idea!
A big thing for me was not using plastic bags in my kitchen tidy. I now wrap everything in newspaper (bio-degradable) so there is no smell, recycle stuff at the Recycle Centre at the Landfill in Happy Valley, and compost the rest.
Hey I'm not what you would call a all-out greenie and sometimes I forget to do it but this is major and if we all don't get together on fixing this then the planet Earth (although it already is) will be in for serious problems from it. When I see children playing in plastic waste and fish with plastic particles inside them it breaks my heart. Please please get rid of your plastic and start with your kitchen. It won't happen overnight but it will happen! Apologies for the missive but it has finally hit home! Thanks. x

2822 days ago

Poll: Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

A Landmark report is suggesting our rural roads should be reduced to 70kmh. So, is it a good idea?
To read more click here.

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Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?
  • 23% Yes, it's a good idea
    23% Complete
  • 75.7% No, our roads are fine at 100kmh
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.4% I'm unsure
    1.4% Complete
74 votes
2822 days ago

Indoor Garage Sale

Raquel from Island Bay

Get yourself a free choc egg and grab a bargain.
From now til 2pm. 5a Dennis Way Island Bay
Many more items if you want to browse around.
Kids clothes $1
Kids books 50 cent
Adult fiction $1
Adult clothes $2
Toys $1-$2

Negotiable

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2823 days ago

Assisting women to Return to IT

Return to IT

Are you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.

Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills… View more
Are you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.

Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills and experience, we want more women to be a part of New Zealand’s digital future. Return to IT is looking to employ women to work in a variety of available technology or technology-related roles within some of NZ's top employers.
Find out more

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2824 days ago

Looking to buy a Canon DSLR and lenses

Danni from Houghton Bay

Hi there, looking to upgrade from my Canon 350d to a better DSLR as well as looking for zoom lenses preferably 75-300mm or 55-250mm. Let me know if you are wanting to sell anything like that!

2824 days ago

Wanted a bunch of fresh thyme please

Lily from Island Bay

Kia ora neighbours,
Do u have a handful of fresh thyme in your garden to give away for free to go in my French lamb casserole please for tea tonight? Much appreciated, thank you 😃

Lily 0210732870

2824 days ago

It's time.. show your community some love and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and … View more
Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and simply pick up a little litter in your street, tidy your favourite park, or remove bits and bobs from a nearby beach. Take part in 2018!
Sign up now

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2824 days ago

50+ year old piano

Simon from Berhampore

Lovely old piano. About 50 years old. Will need a tune and service. Make an offer. Pick up in Berhampore.

Price: $150

2824 days ago

Bag of dress up and Xmas stuff

Heather from Island Bay

Hats, tutus, gloves etc as per pic. $15 the lot Heaps of fun for the littlies.
Pick up Island Bay
Ph 0210707774

Negotiable

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