Te Aro, Wellington

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

507 days ago

Your Invitation: 2025-2026 Voyage Collection Events

Regent cruises

SOFITEL WELLINGTON 9 AUGUST

Discover the captivating itineraries in Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ NEW 2025-2026 Voyage Collection and see for yourself why sailing with Regent will be An Unrivalled Experience™, in true all-inclusive luxury.

Exclusive offers will be available at the events.
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SOFITEL WELLINGTON 9 AUGUST

Discover the captivating itineraries in Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ NEW 2025-2026 Voyage Collection and see for yourself why sailing with Regent will be An Unrivalled Experience™, in true all-inclusive luxury.

Exclusive offers will be available at the events.

Events are capacity limited – registrations are essential.
Register now

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507 days ago

MacPac Womens 70L adjustable back pack

Lynn from Brooklyn

This very comfortable women's 70L MacPac is a flexifit air-flo bag with both a front opening and a top opening.
Makes finding items and packing really easy.
Lots of additional secure pockets with lockable zips.
All straps can be zipped away for travel/transport
Used once for travel in … View more
This very comfortable women's 70L MacPac is a flexifit air-flo bag with both a front opening and a top opening.
Makes finding items and packing really easy.
Lots of additional secure pockets with lockable zips.
All straps can be zipped away for travel/transport
Used once for travel in Europe.
Very good used condition

Price: $80

508 days ago

One gift? Why not give 52 gifts with The TV Guide.

The TV Guide

Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues … View more
Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues delivered weekly straight to their home. Offer available until 2 September 2023.

The team at The TV Guide.
Find out more

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508 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery. Take a look at the following fifteen … View more
Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery. Take a look at the following fifteen questions below. Approach them honestly and with an open mind.

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508 days ago

Dr. Chris Bowden talk about how we can build resilience in our children

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

Important details
 When: Wednesday 16 August
 Time: 7.00-9.00 pm (7.30 start, 7.30-8.30 then Q+A)
 Location: Hataitai School Hall
 Tickets available from: events.humanitix.com...
 Ticket cost: $25
We all want our children to be resilient when things get challenging, but we … View more
Important details
 When: Wednesday 16 August
 Time: 7.00-9.00 pm (7.30 start, 7.30-8.30 then Q+A)
 Location: Hataitai School Hall
 Tickets available from: events.humanitix.com...
 Ticket cost: $25
We all want our children to be resilient when things get challenging, but we don’t all have the tools
to know how to do this.
Come along and hear Dr. Chris Bowden talk about how we can build resilience in our children and
families to help manage and adapt through difficult times.
Not only will we learn a few tips for helping our whānau, but by buying a ticket and coming along
you will also be fundraising for the school.

2854230726151202~Bowden_2023_Building_Resiliency_in_Children___Families.pdf Download View

509 days ago

Introducing NCEA+ at Marsden

Samuel Marsden

Marsden’s rigorous future-focused learning programme NCEA+ combines NCEA Level 1 and innovative courses, ensuring that students are fully equipped for NCEA Level 2, NCEA Level 3 and life beyond school.

From 2024, Year 11 ākonga will study five traditional subject courses and choose from … View more
Marsden’s rigorous future-focused learning programme NCEA+ combines NCEA Level 1 and innovative courses, ensuring that students are fully equipped for NCEA Level 2, NCEA Level 3 and life beyond school.

From 2024, Year 11 ākonga will study five traditional subject courses and choose from Marsden’s unique NCEA+ offering –– an interdisciplinary course in which students select up to three different subject areas and explore a real-world context where they can work collaboratively, think critically and earn credits on the NZQA framework.

Marsden’s innovative NCEA+ courses successfully equip learners with the 21st-century skills they need to successfully navigate a rapidly changing world.
Find out more

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509 days ago

Poll: What are you most excited for in Wellington’s latest entertainment venue?

Funlab

Unleashing the funfair magic: Wellington's newest entertainment hub

Holey Moley, the circus has arrived in Wellington and what’s better, we’re here to stay!

We have just opened the doors to our two iconic venues, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq and Holey Moley Golf Club located in … View more
Unleashing the funfair magic: Wellington's newest entertainment hub

Holey Moley, the circus has arrived in Wellington and what’s better, we’re here to stay!

We have just opened the doors to our two iconic venues, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq and Holey Moley Golf Club located in the brand-new Willis Lane entertainment and dining precinct.

We offer a smorgasbord of attractions in one zone, with a classic diner menu, immersive spaces, retro-inspired bowling lanes, arcade games, whacky mini golf and much more – there really is something for everyone!

Itching to visit us? Book in advance below
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What are you most excited for in Wellington’s latest entertainment venue?
  • 25% Arcade machines
    25% Complete
  • 21.2% Mini Golf
    21.2% Complete
  • 32.7% Food and cocktails
    32.7% Complete
  • 21.2% Tenpin bowling
    21.2% Complete
52 votes
516 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Louise Thomas posted this picture during a recent trip to Japan. The plover looks very different to what we see in NZ.

"This is the little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) in the Kasai Rinkai Park in Toyko Bay. A large park with wetlands, surrounded by city and full of birds (and bird … View more
Louise Thomas posted this picture during a recent trip to Japan. The plover looks very different to what we see in NZ.

"This is the little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) in the Kasai Rinkai Park in Toyko Bay. A large park with wetlands, surrounded by city and full of birds (and bird hides). I met quite a few Japanese birders here. They were very helpful with IDs. The bird looks quite a lot like our black-fronted dotterel. Bird #48 in 2023."

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509 days ago

Garage central city

Peter from Northland

Single secure dry garage available. Clifton Tce Wellington. Message for further details.

510 days ago

Aro Valley Art & Craft Market

Kasia from Aro Valley

Join us for the monthly Art & Craft Market at the newly renovated Aro Valley Community Hall!

Discover unique treasures - local artists and craftspeople will showcase their talents on the first Saturday of each month (next one on 5th of August), 10am-3pm.
Bring your friends and find … View more
Join us for the monthly Art & Craft Market at the newly renovated Aro Valley Community Hall!

Discover unique treasures - local artists and craftspeople will showcase their talents on the first Saturday of each month (next one on 5th of August), 10am-3pm.
Bring your friends and find something special!

More at the event page: www.facebook.com...

For updates please follow our Instagram account @aro.collective

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509 days ago

Dining table makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Is your dining table tasteless and dull?

Apply high gloss Resene Black for an instant injection of tabletop glam.

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516 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

514 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
511 days ago

Cleaning Tips to Give Your Second-Hand Furniture New Life

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Whether it’s wood, cane, fabric or leather, give your second-hand finds a sparkling new lease of life with these cleaning tips and tricks.

Vintage furniture can sometimes need a little TLC before it’s displayed in your home, and pieces you’ve had for a while may also be ready for a spring … View more
Whether it’s wood, cane, fabric or leather, give your second-hand finds a sparkling new lease of life with these cleaning tips and tricks.

Vintage furniture can sometimes need a little TLC before it’s displayed in your home, and pieces you’ve had for a while may also be ready for a spring clean. A quick wipe-down or wash will suffice for some things, but how do you tackle those harder-to-clean items?

Cane:
Cane chairs, tables, shelves and bedheads, with their small crevices, can be dust magnets. Fortunately, you can remove dust with a feather duster, or a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment, and use an old toothbrush for hard-to-reach areas. To get rid of dirt, most items can be wiped down with a damp cloth, and stains tackled with a soft-bristled brush dipped in a mix of gentle dishwashing liquid and warm water. Make sure not to leave your cane furniture wet after cleaning as mould can grow. Dry it with a fan or leave outside in the sun.

Wood:
Dust wooden furniture gently with a soft cloth, or damp cloth if needed. According to the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute, wooden furniture should be cleaned only when there is a build-up of wax or dirt, and only unfinished wood, painted wood, or wood with a sturdy finish should be cleaned. Oily dirt or waxy residue can be removed with diluted mineral turpentine or a mix of mild detergent and water but take care this doesn’t affect the wood or finish (do a spot test somewhere unobtrusive first).

The Smithsonian recommends avoiding polishes, oils and beeswax, and to instead buff with a stable, hard furniture polish, no more than twice a year for areas of heavy wear, and once every three or four years for other areas. Most other products will do more harm than good as they cause a build-up over time which can be hard to remove.

Fabric and leather:
You can dust fabric or suede surfaces using the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner (on low suction), and wipe leather with a soft, damp cloth. Don’t forget to clean in between the folds and creases of couches and chairs.

From dishwashing liquid to vinegar and baking soda, there are a number of household products you can use to attempt to get out a stain, but it is best to research the correct method for each specific item and type of stain and do a test first to ensure the product you’re using won’t damage the fabric.

Always dab rather than rub at the fabric to ensure you don’t weaken it. You may need to repeat the process a number of times to fully remove a stain, and stubborn stains may need to be seen to by a professional.

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512 days ago

Could you spot the signs of a heart attack?

Heart Foundation NZ

Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.

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