Takapu Valley, Wellington

1040 days ago

Your daily dose of good news

The Team Reporter from Stuff

The 98-year-old painter who saved a village and a cat who hitched a ride to a charity shop in an old chair feature in today's Antidote - your much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness even in these unusual times. … View moreThe 98-year-old painter who saved a village and a cat who hitched a ride to a charity shop in an old chair feature in today's Antidote - your much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness even in these unusual times. Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered to your inbox (it's free!)

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1040 days ago

Learn How Native Plants Will Transform Your Garden :)

Ariana from Cannons Creek

Fall in love with Aotearoa native plants! Our guide and plant guru's passion and insight will have you bursting with ideas. This is a FREE event. Limited spaces are available. Vaccine Pass required to attend.

Did you know 80% of our trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only … View more
Fall in love with Aotearoa native plants! Our guide and plant guru's passion and insight will have you bursting with ideas. This is a FREE event. Limited spaces are available. Vaccine Pass required to attend.

Did you know 80% of our trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand).

Andrew will introduce you to best practices both visually and practically when it comes to incorporating native plants into your garden.

More info and bookings at: www.eventbrite.co.nz...

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1040 days ago

Physio King Single bed

Anthony from Tawa

Complete with mattress, base ,head board pillows and some bedding material, ( sheets blanket ,quilt and cover} Needs to be picked up

Price: $200

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1041 days ago

Countdown bricks

Cecily from Grenada Village

I don't suppose anyone still has any spare Countdown bricks? I am missing numbers 5, 12, 32, 35. I have a few doubles which I am happy to swap/ give away....if anyone is interested.

1041 days ago

Husband for sale (and other happy things) in today's Antidote

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too.

Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered to your inbox each day.

Today: … View more
We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too.

Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered to your inbox each day.

Today: The story of a husband for sale on Trade Me, a skipper with a digger, kiwi chicks in the skies and many, many beers for Betty White.

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1041 days ago

Wellington Boys College school shorts sizes 80,84,88

Jimata from Tawa

Wellington Boys College shorts in various sizes.

1x size 80 $20 - great condition
3 x size 84 $20 each - great condition
2x size 84 with button faults otherwise great condition $ 10 each
2 x size 88 $20 each - great condition but small scissors cut barely visible in 1 pair (see image)

Location … View more
Wellington Boys College shorts in various sizes.

1x size 80 $20 - great condition
3 x size 84 $20 each - great condition
2x size 84 with button faults otherwise great condition $ 10 each
2 x size 88 $20 each - great condition but small scissors cut barely visible in 1 pair (see image)

Location pick up Tawa, Happy for your child to come try them on for size.

Price: $20

1041 days ago

This 8 week email course will get your financial life in order

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours!

Need to rehab your money? Grow your wealth? Just understand your finances a bit better? Here's how you can start.

MoneyIQ will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future.

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1043 days ago

Sign up for The Antidote: 5 happy things to read about each day

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too.

You can check out today's edition of The Antidote - which features a cute… View more
Hi neighbours,

We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too.

You can check out today's edition of The Antidote - which features a cute puppy, the UK's longest-married couple, and Stewart Island's "savage" New Year's Eve here. If you'd like the Antidote delivered direct to your inbox, sign up here.

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1043 days ago

FB free compensation program and Dawn Barbara?

Raymond from Tawa

Has anyone won a prize in this lottery?

1052 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Poppi

Reporter Community News

Poppi has found a new home courtesy of the SPCA.
"Poppi is having an amazing life with my partner and I, and her older brother in the Hutt Valley! Every night she sleeps on our bed curled up with her big brother Milo. Milo and Poppi are inseparable. They spend 100 per cent of their time … View more
Poppi has found a new home courtesy of the SPCA.
"Poppi is having an amazing life with my partner and I, and her older brother in the Hutt Valley! Every night she sleeps on our bed curled up with her big brother Milo. Milo and Poppi are inseparable. They spend 100 per cent of their time together, whether its playing in the garden or cuddling together at night. She is a very happy and well treasured kid!"

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1043 days ago

Keep your dog on a lead to protect native birds

Reporter Community News

The Wellington City Council is reminding people to keep their dogs on a lead.

"We have noticed that many of our native birds are currently nesting in some of our parks and reserves! This is just a little reminder to make sure your kurī are on leads in our parks and reserves where required so… View more
The Wellington City Council is reminding people to keep their dogs on a lead.

"We have noticed that many of our native birds are currently nesting in some of our parks and reserves! This is just a little reminder to make sure your kurī are on leads in our parks and reserves where required so that we can keep our beautiful native birds safe.

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1043 days ago

It's time to start saving water Wellington. ?

The Team from Wellington Water

It's time to start saving water Wellington. ?

Every week our team of engineers gather to review the region's water use. The warm weather over the last week has seen a large spike in water use, as well as a drop in our river levels. ☀

The graph below shows that our available water … View more
It's time to start saving water Wellington. ?

Every week our team of engineers gather to review the region's water use. The warm weather over the last week has seen a large spike in water use, as well as a drop in our river levels. ☀

The graph below shows that our available water supply is just meeting demand. It's important we all start using less water now so that we have plenty to get us through the summer period.

Thank you in advance for doing your bit so that we can have access to clean water all summer long.

You can find some easy tips on how to start saving water on our website ?

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1044 days ago

Get decorating and save with the Resene Save the GST Value sale!

Resene

Now's a great time to get decorating and Save the GST value (15% off the full retail price) on Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products!

Plus if you're a Resene DIY Cardholder get an extra 5% off! If you don't … View more
Now's a great time to get decorating and Save the GST value (15% off the full retail price) on Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products!

Plus if you're a Resene DIY Cardholder get an extra 5% off! If you don't have a card, you can sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard, or while you are in store.

Offer available at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 1 February 2022.
Find out more

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1050 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

It is not Friday but here here is a bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Rosa Marie.
"Just something to make the bird loving followers smile a little....
One of our resident blackbirds has decided that he would prefer bathing in our cat's outdoor water bowl rather than in our very posh and… View more
It is not Friday but here here is a bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Rosa Marie.
"Just something to make the bird loving followers smile a little....
One of our resident blackbirds has decided that he would prefer bathing in our cat's outdoor water bowl rather than in our very posh and elegant bird birth! His sparrow mate had to make do with washing in the puddle created by the blackbird's vigorous ablutions!"

1044 days ago

FREE-Vietnamese Mint

Kyle from Tawa

Vietnamese mint for FREE. Prefer pickup today (Sunday) at Tawa. A lot. Feel free to help yourself. Cheers.

Free

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