Te Aro, Wellington

1712 days ago

Knitting Wool Wanted

Ben from Newtown

Do you have spare Knitting wool you can donate? Vinnies Knit-Your-Bit is in need of wool for people who have kindly offered to knit/crochet sqaures for blankets. All blankets will be donated to our most vulnerable people (children & elderly suffering the winter condition without heat). We … View moreDo you have spare Knitting wool you can donate? Vinnies Knit-Your-Bit is in need of wool for people who have kindly offered to knit/crochet sqaures for blankets. All blankets will be donated to our most vulnerable people (children & elderly suffering the winter condition without heat). We appreciate any help you can offer.

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1712 days ago

What if you don't have WhatsApp?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

"We are now entering a time where families are separated into individual household bubbles and unable to communicate and interact the way they normally do. Our neighbours are the ones who can step up and help."

1712 days ago

Vinnies Wellington - Essential Welfare Packs Available

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

Vinnies Wellington will continue to provide essential services to the community throughout the COVID-19 shutdown. Services over this time will be the distribution of Essential Parcels only.

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday
9am – 3pm

Essential parcels are distributed by delivery only.
(the … View more
Vinnies Wellington will continue to provide essential services to the community throughout the COVID-19 shutdown. Services over this time will be the distribution of Essential Parcels only.

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday
9am – 3pm

Essential parcels are distributed by delivery only.
(the Newtown Welfare and Support Hub is closed to the public).

💙Available Essential Packs:
• Food Pack
- single
- family

• Baby Pack
- 0 - 3-month clothing
- 3 - 6-month clothing
- bassinet bedding
- cot bedding

• Winter Material Pack
- For urgent needs only
- Please inquire with the Vinnies team for further details

💙To access Essential Parcels contact the Vinnies team via:
• Call: 04 389 7122
• Email: info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz
• Text: 021 215 7098
• Social: Facebook @vinnieswgtn

💙 Please look out for your neighbours and stay safe.

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1713 days ago

Lets take care of each other.

Simon Woolf from Councillor Simon Woolf - Wellington City Council

Hi All,

Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.

Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.

The Covid 19 website is the most … View more
Hi All,

Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.

Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.

The Covid 19 website is the most important place to get information.
covid19.govt.nz...

They have a helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).

There are people who are there to help, if need be. We also have our wonderful Student Army out and about, if required.

I'll be posting items of interest and information on my Facebook too.
www.facebook.com...

I'm up for hearing and sharing innovative caring ideas to help us get through this.

my email is simon.woolf@wcc.govt.nz

Please eat healthily, and keep fit during this time.

So lets take care of each other, be sensible, and we will get through this together.

Regards

Simon

Simon Woolf
Wellington City Councillor

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1713 days ago

Lets take care of each other.

Simon Woolf from Councillor Simon Woolf - Wellington City Council

Hi All,

Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.

Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.

The Covid 19 website is the most … View more
Hi All,

Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.

Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.

The Covid 19 website is the most important place to get information.
covid19.govt.nz...

They have a helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).

There are people who are there to help, if need be. We also have our wonderful Student Army out and about, if required.

I'll be posting items of interest and information on my Facebook too.
www.facebook.com...

I'm up for hearing and sharing innovative caring ideas to help us get through this.

my email is simon.woolf@wcc.govt.nz

Please eat healthily, and keep fit during this time.

So lets take care of each other, be sensible, and we will get through this together.

Regards

Simon

Simon Woolf
Wellington City Councillor

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1713 days ago

⚠WATER OUTAGE – EVANS BAY PARADE⚠

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Following a burst main late last night, water remains out from 619-639 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie.

Crews are working to repair this and get water back on as soon as possible. Water is expected to be back on at 11am. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water supply – bottled water is … View more
Following a burst main late last night, water remains out from 619-639 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie.

Crews are working to repair this and get water back on as soon as possible. Water is expected to be back on at 11am. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water supply – bottled water is available onsite.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this outage.

1713 days ago

We're turning off metered parking

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is turning off its metered parking system in the central city for the immediate future due to the impact of Covid-19. This means motorists do not have to pay for on-street parking.
Time restrictions and Coupon parking charges will not apply, but you'll still need a … View more
Wellington City Council is turning off its metered parking system in the central city for the immediate future due to the impact of Covid-19. This means motorists do not have to pay for on-street parking.
Time restrictions and Coupon parking charges will not apply, but you'll still need a permit to park in Residents Parking Zones. For more information visit:wgtn.cc...

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1714 days ago

This lockdown period

Weng from Kelburn

Hi Neighbourlies, during this lockdown period, we need to remember hardship will come but we also need to remember we need to be patient, kind and calm. Don’t be an enforcer. Be a supporter. This lockdown will define who we really are as New Zealanders. We can all pull through together. Kia kaha … View moreHi Neighbourlies, during this lockdown period, we need to remember hardship will come but we also need to remember we need to be patient, kind and calm. Don’t be an enforcer. Be a supporter. This lockdown will define who we really are as New Zealanders. We can all pull through together. Kia kaha NZ.

1713 days ago

Wage Subsidy form

Ingrid from Brooklyn

I see that the government's Wage Subsidy application is straightforward...one page only. Important to apply if you are a sole trader and can't work from home.

1713 days ago

Ideas for connecting with your neighbours while self-isolating:

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...View more
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...

There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!

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1714 days ago

Monday to Friday accomodation in Thorndon

Neil from Thorndon

If you're looking for spacious, superior accomodation with your own bathroom and verandah (but Monday to Friday only) then send me a message. Best street, harbour views and more.

1714 days ago

We are not "essential" but we are open till Wednesday!

Aaron Graham from Hataitai Family Barbers

If you can't stand the idea of 4 weeks wishing you had got a haircut! Pop in, we are still open! 10-6.30pm

1714 days ago

COVID-19: From Tuesday 24 March - weekend services start to roll out on all public transport modes

Community Engagement Advisor from

In response to the Prime Minister’s address yesterday on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to weekend services across all public transport modes.

From Tuesday 24 March rail services will move to a special weekend timetable www.metlink.org.nz...

From Wednesday 25 March bus services … View more
In response to the Prime Minister’s address yesterday on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to weekend services across all public transport modes.

From Tuesday 24 March rail services will move to a special weekend timetable www.metlink.org.nz...

From Wednesday 25 March bus services will move to Sunday timetables. www.metlink.org.nz...

Further updates will be posted when available. Metlink thanks passengers for their patience at this time.

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