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1517 days ago

Would you feel safe at the theatre"

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The theatre industry is calling for a change to regulations, which would see them doing away with social distancing and enforcing masks.

Those involved in the industry believe it is unfair you can 80 people on a bus you can only have a maximum of 100 people at a theatre. What do you think?

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1511 days ago

We need your pre-loved furniture!

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

The op shops are looking bare and with an increasing waitlist for furniture items through our social assistance service, we need your pre-loved furniture!

#Didyouknow Through the sale of furniture in our op shops, we generate the majority of funding for the St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington … View more
The op shops are looking bare and with an increasing waitlist for furniture items through our social assistance service, we need your pre-loved furniture!

#Didyouknow Through the sale of furniture in our op shops, we generate the majority of funding for the St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington welfare and support services
๐Ÿ’™ food assistance
๐Ÿ’™ social work
๐Ÿ’™ supported employment
๐Ÿ’™ clothing and furniture assistance
๐Ÿ’™ support for new mums and their babies
๐Ÿ’™ meaningful activity for marginalised individuals in the community.

If you have items available for donation, please call 04 389 7122 to book a free pick-up.

#communitysupport

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1511 days ago

Wellington On a Plate goes digital

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Fancy a mouth watering burger but do not know where to find it!
If that is you, Wellington On a Plate has just what you are looking for.
Festival-goers wonโ€™t have to look further than their smartphones to access an all-revealing map where the possibilities of burgers seem endless.

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1512 days ago

Take part in Pots for Tots for Plunket with Resene!

Resene

Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View more
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.

Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!

Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Learn more

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1512 days ago

How do we home in on household waste?

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

As part of our Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2020 are proposing a new set of bylaw controls that may affect how you dispose of your waste and recycling.

To find out more and have your say, visit: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...

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1513 days ago

Poll: Do you believe Let's Get Wellington Moving will ever happen?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The $6.4 billion Letโ€™s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme is under review, despite $4 million a month being leaked into the project.

Sources told Stuff the monthly cost was revealed to Wellington City councillors by a staff member in recent days, with one source also revealing the 20-year … View more
The $6.4 billion Letโ€™s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme is under review, despite $4 million a month being leaked into the project.

Sources told Stuff the monthly cost was revealed to Wellington City councillors by a staff member in recent days, with one source also revealing the 20-year project was set to be reviewed. LGWM refused to comment on the monthly costs, but confirmed in a statement that three independent consultants are reviewing the programme.

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Do you believe Let's Get Wellington Moving will ever happen?
  • 71.9% No - it is is an expensive pipe dream
    71.9% Complete
  • 18% Yes - it is a great idea
    18% Complete
  • 10.1% Not sure
    10.1% Complete
89 votes
1512 days ago

Wellington Home and Garden Show dates confirmed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

With the country back at Level 1, one of the events to confirm its dates is the Wellington Home and Garden Show on October 2-4, Sky Stadium. Tickets 8.

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1513 days ago

$15 BOYS 0-18YR HAIRCUTS -TODAY & EVERY TUESDAY!

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

Pop in for a great deal on a boys haircut today! Boys 0-18 years, $15 all day 10-6.30pm. 31 Waitoa Rd, Hataitai. No appointment required.

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1513 days ago

More windy weather coming

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It has been a windy few weeks and the Met Service is predicting that it is not over yet.

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1517 days ago

How do we take the junk out of mail?

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We are proposing that unaddressed mail or advertising mail may not be put in letter boxes that are clearly marked with the words โ€œno circularsโ€ or โ€œno junk mailโ€.

Do you agree or disagree?

Visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... to have your say on our proposed Solid Waste Management … View more
We are proposing that unaddressed mail or advertising mail may not be put in letter boxes that are clearly marked with the words โ€œno circularsโ€ or โ€œno junk mailโ€.

Do you agree or disagree?

Visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... to have your say on our proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2020.

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1513 days ago

We're moving to Alert Level 1!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Kia kaha Pลneke!
We are moving to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm tonight (21 September) until further notice from the Government.
Our services and facilities will return to normal with contact tracing encouraged.

๐Ÿ’› The Harbourside Market will reopen on Sunday 27 September

๐Ÿ’› All our pools and … View more
Kia kaha Pลneke!
We are moving to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm tonight (21 September) until further notice from the Government.
Our services and facilities will return to normal with contact tracing encouraged.

๐Ÿ’› The Harbourside Market will reopen on Sunday 27 September

๐Ÿ’› All our pools and recreation centres will remain open with programmes and fitness classes resuming normal scheduling

๐Ÿ’› Rubbish and recycling collection services are operating as usual

๐Ÿ’› Southern Landfill, the Tip Shop and Recycling Centre will resume normal service

๐Ÿ’› All Library branches are open with all programmes and events resuming normal scheduling over the next few weeks

For more information on the operation of our services and facilities visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
Great work Pลneke!

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1513 days ago

Masks no longer compulsory for commuters

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Following the Governmentโ€™s alert level 1 announcement Metlink has confirmed that face coverings will not be mandatory on board bus, ferry and train services from Tuesday September 22 2020. While some passengers may continue to wear face coverings out of personal preference, the focus for all … View moreFollowing the Governmentโ€™s alert level 1 announcement Metlink has confirmed that face coverings will not be mandatory on board bus, ferry and train services from Tuesday September 22 2020. While some passengers may continue to wear face coverings out of personal preference, the focus for all passengers should now be on personal hygiene measures and tracking journeys. Metlink is encouraging all passengers to log their travel, using the Governmentโ€™s COVID-19 tracing app for contact tracing purposes. For further updates check out the Metlink website metlink.org.nz/covid-19

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1513 days ago

Why Wool is Cool

Robert Anderson from

โ€ข The fleece of sheep has been used to make human clothing since the Stone Age.
โ€ข Wool flourishes where there is rain and sunshine. These two elements sustain the grassy fields that sheep graze on. Shearers shave off the wool every year before the weather gets too hot. Wool is the ultimate … View more
โ€ข The fleece of sheep has been used to make human clothing since the Stone Age.
โ€ข Wool flourishes where there is rain and sunshine. These two elements sustain the grassy fields that sheep graze on. Shearers shave off the wool every year before the weather gets too hot. Wool is the ultimate renewable fibre.
โ€ข Wool from about 61 sheep extend all the way from the earth to the moon.
โ€ข Wool may be made from mixtures of hair from sheep, alpaca, llama, camel, cashmere, mohair, angora, vicuna, yak, guanaco, beaver or otter. No animals are harmed in the harvesting of wool.
โ€ข Wool is flame-resistant. It will not melt and stick to your skin like synthetic fibres. Instead, wool will usually smoulder and extinguish itself when the source of the flame has been removed. The fibre of choice for casinos and airlines.
โ€ข The fastest recorded time to shear a sheep is 39.31 seconds by Hilton Barrett of Australia.
โ€ข Wool is composed of same protein that makes up the outer protective layer of your skin.
โ€ข Have you ever wondered why your wool socks withstand foot stench longer than cotton or synthetic socks? Wool is naturally mildew and mould resistant because it is a natural moisture repellent, MEANING LESS STINK. Wool also reduces dust mite activity (they do not like wool!).
โ€ข Over its lifetime, a sheepโ€™s fleece will absorb approximately 30Kg of carbon dioxide.
โ€ข Renewable, recyclable, and naturally biodegradable; choosing wool minimizes the amount of waste that sits in landfills. Wool biodegrades in weeks to less than 1 year depending on environmental conditions. This is due to its high nitrogen content.
โ€ข Wool products can last for 15 to 20 years (or more)
โ€ข Wool can absorb indoor contaminants, including formaldehyde, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide and locks them away in the fibre core. It is naturally soil and stain resistant, attracts less dirt and dust due to anti-static properties and requires less cleaning than synthetic fabrics.
โ€ข Wool fibres have a crimped texture so when itโ€™s packed more tightly together lots of tiny pockets of air form. This structure means that it can absorb and release wick away moisture, allowing your skin to breathe so you feel fresh as a daisy.
โ€ข Due to its crimped structure, wool is naturally elastic, and so wool garments have the ability to stretch to your shape but can then return to their original state. It is also resistant to tearing and requires less processing to make it useable.
โ€ข Woolโ€™s high nitrogen and water content makes it naturally flame resistant. Wool does not ignite easily and will self-extinguish. Should wool burn it does not melt while burning. Wool produces less smoke and toxic fumes during combustion than synthetic fibres, making it a far safer choice.

1513 days ago

Wellington Chamber Music this Sunday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

With the move to Level 1 Wellingtoin Chamber Music has confirmed the performance by NZTrio this Sunday.

NZTrio - 3 pm to 5 pm Sunday 27 September 2020 at St Andrew's on The Terrace.

Tickets $40, Under 26 $10. This is the first appearance in the series by new NZTrio โ€“ Amalia Hall … View more
With the move to Level 1 Wellingtoin Chamber Music has confirmed the performance by NZTrio this Sunday.

NZTrio - 3 pm to 5 pm Sunday 27 September 2020 at St Andrew's on The Terrace.

Tickets $40, Under 26 $10. This is the first appearance in the series by new NZTrio โ€“ Amalia Hall (violin), Somi Kim (piano) and Ashley Brown (cello).

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1514 days ago

Mental Health Awareness Week

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and the focus this year is He Tirohanga Anamata (Reimagine Wellbeing Together).

It has been a challenging time and itโ€™s normal to feel stressed or lonely. Be kind to yourself and make sure you check in with your whฤnau and loved ones, not only this week,… View more
It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and the focus this year is He Tirohanga Anamata (Reimagine Wellbeing Together).

It has been a challenging time and itโ€™s normal to feel stressed or lonely. Be kind to yourself and make sure you check in with your whฤnau and loved ones, not only this week, but every week.

You can find all of our resources at: wellington.govt.nz...

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