Takapu Valley, Wellington

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660 days ago

Heritage Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Corner Queens Drive and looking east on the left where Queensgate stands?
1958 for those who need to know the exact date.

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656 days ago

Poll: Are you happy with your local council?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be … View more
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be used in the We Say You Say column, include NFP in your comment.

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Are you happy with your local council?
  • 7.6% Yes, we are really lucky with our local council
    7.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Yes, I'm fairly happy with my local council
    22.7% Complete
  • 59% No, I'm really unhappy with my local council
    59% Complete
  • 10.7% I'm indifferent
    10.7% Complete
2406 votes
655 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.

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656 days ago

Whistle Ghingham skirt

April from Normandale

Brand new size 16

Price: $30

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656 days ago

IPad mini 16g

April from Normandale

Great condition

Price: $100

656 days ago

FIRST BIG EVENT ON THE 2023 TAWA CALENDAR

Ian Munro from Rotary Club of Tawa Inc.

Sunday, March 5 the Tawa Rotary Club will be hosting a free late afternoon picnic concert at the Grasslees Reserve featuring the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band.
It will include their Concert Band playing music from the Americas (everything from Hollywood hits to South American rhythms) and … View more
Sunday, March 5 the Tawa Rotary Club will be hosting a free late afternoon picnic concert at the Grasslees Reserve featuring the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band.
It will include their Concert Band playing music from the Americas (everything from Hollywood hits to South American rhythms) and their Jive Bombers covers playing a selection of hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Dua Lipa. Both bands will feature vocalists Barbara Graham and Stephanie Paris.
There will also be a performance by a kapa haka group and a college musical group.
The perfect soundtrack to a relaxing late summer Sunday. Mark the date in your calendar now.

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657 days ago

In Bed with Schoenberg at Circa Theatre (25 Feb – 17 Mar)

Circa Theatre

Eccentric Austrian composer meets live string quartet. Playwright Dave Armstrong, Director Conrad Newport and Producer Caroline Armstrong, the team that brought you Rita and Douglas, Central and The Surprise Party, are delighted to present the world premiere of In Bed with Schoenberg.

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Eccentric Austrian composer meets live string quartet. Playwright Dave Armstrong, Director Conrad Newport and Producer Caroline Armstrong, the team that brought you Rita and Douglas, Central and The Surprise Party, are delighted to present the world premiere of In Bed with Schoenberg.

This fabulous combination of theatre and live classical music opens at Circa on 25 February and runs until 17 March. With musical direction from Donald Armstrong (Associate concertmaster NZSO) and a stellar performance from Andrew Laing (Wonderful, Gifted) as Schoenberg, In Bed with Schoenberg is a delicious Viennese pastry filled with comedy, drama and exquisite live classical music by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Mahler, Lehar, Schoenberg and more.

Book at circa.co.nz or call 04 801 7992.
Book now

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658 days ago

Website Lower Hutt History

Sandra from Normandale

Am working with a small research group on the History of Lower Hutt. The website Pandora Research or www.nzpictures.co.nz... is online and included below. Painting is William Swainson house Hawkeshead at VIC corner.

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658 days ago

Looking for free Dining Table

Eliza from Maungaraki

Hi, I am helping a few new arrival Filipinos and was wondering if any has a working dining table and couch they would want to give out. Thank you in advance. God bleaa

Free

659 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
Learn more

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659 days ago

Waitangi Weekend Break

The Team from

You know what? We gonna take a break tomorrow too! So we be sipping our coffee, legs up somewhere out there, just that wee bit longer this weekend. See you on Tue 7th Feb, 7.30am -5pm. 130 Main Road #Tawa.

#fusionfoodhaus

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659 days ago

Garage Sale

Lemau from Ascot Park

Clothing
Jackets, Dresses, Shirts, Pants long and short, shoes for kids and adults
Bedding’s, sheets, blankets and fitted sheets, duvet covers
Glass dining table, chairs and bar stools
Kitchen items
Rugby boots for free of all ages
Phone number 02102719531
Call or txt for address

Negotiable

660 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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660 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
661 days ago

Small Roof Replacement

Chris from Normandale

I am hoping someone can help me please? I am looking for a roofer/handyman. We have a small porch roof that needs replacing as its leaking. It's about 3m long by 0.3m and I have plenty of iron left over from when another part of the roof was replaced. Tried all the usual roofing places but all… View moreI am hoping someone can help me please? I am looking for a roofer/handyman. We have a small porch roof that needs replacing as its leaking. It's about 3m long by 0.3m and I have plenty of iron left over from when another part of the roof was replaced. Tried all the usual roofing places but all too busy and understandably not interested in a small job. Any suggestions would be gratefully received!

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