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1386 days ago

Wellington's earthquake prone pop-up library deemed safe

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

One of Wellington's new pop-up libraries is safe but “earthquake-prone”, after the council said it was fine, moved in with a Mayoral speech, then slapped stickers on the front doors two days later.
A sign at Te Awe library, on Brandon St, shows the building is at 16 per cent of new … View more
One of Wellington's new pop-up libraries is safe but “earthquake-prone”, after the council said it was fine, moved in with a Mayoral speech, then slapped stickers on the front doors two days later.
A sign at Te Awe library, on Brandon St, shows the building is at 16 per cent of new building standard, not because it is quake-prone but because it is yet to get the final council tick-off for strengthening work. The Code of Compliance Certificate (CCC) has been described by the council as being in the final stages since at-least July.
There are roughly 560 buildings, including 283 seen as high priority, around the city, which must be strengthened or demolished to meet new earthquake regulations brought in after the destruction caused by the Kaikōura earthquake.

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1386 days ago

Baring Head Open Day

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you been to Baring Head? If not, you can check out the historic lighthouse, in the East Harbour Regional Park, this Saturday at 10am.
Greater Wellington is holding an open day and all are welcome.

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1389 days ago

Looking for SWIS uniform

Angela from Brooklyn

Hi there, my English niece has just arrived in nz for the year and is about to start at south wellington intermediate. Does anyone have uniform they’re looking to get rid of? She’s probably size ten ish

1387 days ago

More problems with old Wellington pipes

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A major waste water pipe has burst in central Wellington, closing roads and disrupting morning traffic. The pipe burst at the intersection of Victoria Street and Mercer Street yesterday afternoon. People in the central city are being asked to only flush the toilet if it is "essential".
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A major waste water pipe has burst in central Wellington, closing roads and disrupting morning traffic. The pipe burst at the intersection of Victoria Street and Mercer Street yesterday afternoon. People in the central city are being asked to only flush the toilet if it is "essential".
The central Wellington sewerage pipe that broke, closing central city streets, was more than 100 years old.
Sewage flowed out onto the road after a pipe ruptured at the intersection of Victoria and Mercer streets on Monday afternoon.
Wellington Water confirmed the failed pipe was installed around the year 1910.
Repairing it is expected to take two to three days.

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1387 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Jed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks SPCA pet is Jed.

"WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
My ideal home would have a big garden for me to explore and potter around while supervised. I would suit a family that has had dogs before as I am a big boy with a bit of strength. I would love to go for walks with my new family and … View more
This weeks SPCA pet is Jed.

"WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
My ideal home would have a big garden for me to explore and potter around while supervised. I would suit a family that has had dogs before as I am a big boy with a bit of strength. I would love to go for walks with my new family and check out this wonderful country we live in. When I have nothing to do I have shown the ability to escape out of medium to high fencing so I need a plan to be contained during the day that doesn't involve being tied or tethered. Going to work with my new human companion would be great for me. I am not suited to a home with/next to cats and other small animals or livestock. If you are looking for a bigger dog that is pretty laid back then make an appointment to come and meet me."

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1387 days ago

Wairarapa County Music and Cruise Martinborough combo this weekend

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

The Wairarapa Country Music Festival is on this weekend (28-31 January) at Tauherenikau. This year’s festival, at the beautiful racecourse near Featherston, will be one of the biggest yet with an great line up of KZ talent including Jodi Vaughan, Ainslie Allen, Katie Thompson and Eddie Low. … View moreThe Wairarapa Country Music Festival is on this weekend (28-31 January) at Tauherenikau. This year’s festival, at the beautiful racecourse near Featherston, will be one of the biggest yet with an great line up of KZ talent including Jodi Vaughan, Ainslie Allen, Katie Thompson and Eddie Low. Cruise Martinborough, the hot rod, classic and muscle car event showcasing vehicles from the 50s, 60,70s folds into the festival with cars onsite at the festival on Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 5.30pm. See hundreds of classic and muscle cars while enjoying our afternoon show of the festival . Find out all about the festival here: www.tauherenikau.co.nz...

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1387 days ago

Wairarapa County Music and Cruise Martinborough combo this weekened

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

The Wairarapa Country Music Festival is on this weekend (28-31 January) at Tauherenikau. This year’s festival, at the beautiful racecourse near Featherston, will be one of the biggest yet with an great line up of KZ talent including Jodi Vaughan, Ainslie Allen, Katie Thompson and Eddie Low. … View moreThe Wairarapa Country Music Festival is on this weekend (28-31 January) at Tauherenikau. This year’s festival, at the beautiful racecourse near Featherston, will be one of the biggest yet with an great line up of KZ talent including Jodi Vaughan, Ainslie Allen, Katie Thompson and Eddie Low. Cruise Martinborough, the hot rod, classic and muscle car event showcasing vehicles from the 50s, 60,70s folds into the festival with cars onsite at the festival on Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 5.30pm. See hundreds of classic and muscle cars while enjoying our afternoon show of the festival . Find out all about the festival here: www.tauherenikau.co.nz...

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1387 days ago

EXPERIENCE ASADO AT NIKAU

Nikau Café

WE’RE BACK WITH NEW TASTES THAT INSPIRE, IN A NEW DINING CONCEPT
Join us for a unique dining event where you’ll experience endless bites from our Asado Grill, an open fire cooker originating from Argentina. Enjoy the fire, the smell of the barbecue and the taste of a delicious smoky eats.

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WE’RE BACK WITH NEW TASTES THAT INSPIRE, IN A NEW DINING CONCEPT
Join us for a unique dining event where you’ll experience endless bites from our Asado Grill, an open fire cooker originating from Argentina. Enjoy the fire, the smell of the barbecue and the taste of a delicious smoky eats.

Friday February 5 2021, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
$69 per person

Includes a range of BBQ bites, meats, sides, desserts, and a complimentary drink. Must pre-book, no walk-ins. Food will be served between 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Please arrive prior to 6:30pm.

Reserve your seats now.

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1387 days ago

Mouldy linings? We can clean that!

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Sharing some more before and after photos of font and back fabric of a mouldy curtain. These levels of mould are more common than you think. As you can see we sometimes need to take the curtain hem down to get it properly clean, which we sew back up before returning to you.

1387 days ago

Is your shed the best in New Zealand?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to enter The Resene Shed of the Year 2021. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.

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1390 days ago

Pet of the Day: Baxter

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Nicky Fairclough from Miramar is very proud of her 20 year-old cockatiel who can talk. This time I have attached the photo. Apologies to Nicky, I hope you all enjoy seeing Baxter.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what … View more
Nicky Fairclough from Miramar is very proud of her 20 year-old cockatiel who can talk. This time I have attached the photo. Apologies to Nicky, I hope you all enjoy seeing Baxter.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1387 days ago

OPEN DAY at the Circus Hub on Saturday! Try circus for FREE!

Laura from Newtown

Come meet us and try circus for free!!!
This event runs from 1 - 4pm at the Circus Hub, 11 Hutchison Road in Newtown.

Ever wanted to give aerial silks a go? Or learn a trick or two in hula hoop? Our team will be available all afternoon, so the whole family can give it a go!

Make sure to bring … View more
Come meet us and try circus for free!!!
This event runs from 1 - 4pm at the Circus Hub, 11 Hutchison Road in Newtown.

Ever wanted to give aerial silks a go? Or learn a trick or two in hula hoop? Our team will be available all afternoon, so the whole family can give it a go!

Make sure to bring comfy clothes, and avoid wearing buttons or zips if you would like to try climbing on the aerial silks. We will have a few special performances during the afternoon too!

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon out of the ordinary!

Free

1394 days ago

Push to get every Kiwi scanning, every time

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Come on Neighourly folk remember to scan, every time you go out.
As new highly transmissible Covid-19 strains send countries into second and third lockdowns, Stuff is forging ahead with its “Stop! Scanner time” campaign to remind Kiwis of the importance to keep scanning QR codes, should there … View more
Come on Neighourly folk remember to scan, every time you go out.
As new highly transmissible Covid-19 strains send countries into second and third lockdowns, Stuff is forging ahead with its “Stop! Scanner time” campaign to remind Kiwis of the importance to keep scanning QR codes, should there be a community outbreak.
Everyone – every single one of us – needs to be scanning the NZ Covid Tracer app, or signing in on a sheet of paper, every single time.
Come on Neighourly folk remember to scan, every time you go out.

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1388 days ago

Free Beds

John Neighbourly Lead from Kelburn

Two single beds free to a good home. Smoke free house, pickup Highbury/Kelburn area. Available now.

Free

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