Thorndon, Wellington

579 days ago

Was the council wrong to decline this rātā blossom sculpture?

Reporter The Post

A community business group backed by Wētā Workshop is contesting a decision which saw its bid to build a sculpture of a rātā blossom on a piece of council-owned land declined.
The group wanted the sculpture to sit below the Wellington sign on the hill at the north end of the airport, but the … View more
A community business group backed by Wētā Workshop is contesting a decision which saw its bid to build a sculpture of a rātā blossom on a piece of council-owned land declined.
The group wanted the sculpture to sit below the Wellington sign on the hill at the north end of the airport, but the council said no.
Let us know what you think.

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549 days ago

Friends of Karori Cemetery - Upcoming Tours

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

Hello everyone. We have updated our tours programme through until October. Please visit our website for more information on the tours and how to book:

2 July - Murder & Mayhem - SOLD OUT
We are also offering our free Introductory Tour.

6 August - Tales from the Vaults

11 August - … View more
Hello everyone. We have updated our tours programme through until October. Please visit our website for more information on the tours and how to book:

2 July - Murder & Mayhem - SOLD OUT
We are also offering our free Introductory Tour.

6 August - Tales from the Vaults

11 August - Evening Tour

3 September - Catholic Tales

1 October - Treasure from the Gully

friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

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552 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

A belated Friday Feathered Friend. This week we feature a top pic from Andrew Gorrie, who enjoys photographing birds in his Kelson garden.

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550 days ago

AGM this Saturday (1 July)

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

The Northland Toy Library AGM is this Saturday 1 July at 11:30am in the St Anne's Church Hall (cnr Randwick and Northland Rds).

We welcome toy library members and the wider community to come along and hear how the toy library is going as well as catch up with one another (children are … View more
The Northland Toy Library AGM is this Saturday 1 July at 11:30am in the St Anne's Church Hall (cnr Randwick and Northland Rds).

We welcome toy library members and the wider community to come along and hear how the toy library is going as well as catch up with one another (children are welcome too) over morning tea.

Also, can you help? We are after support from anyone who has a few hours each month to fulfil one or more of the following roles:
- Chairperson
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Fundraising/Grant applications.

For more information email northlandtoylibrary@gmail.com or post your questions/comments below this post.

550 days ago

Free Teen Arts & Crafts Workshop

Daisey Bingham from Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

Karori Arts & Crafts, with sponsorship from Karori Rotary Club, has a series of FREE workshops starting the first week of the school holidays.
The first in the series is Scrap Happy Embroidery on 4 July from 1 to 4pm. Visit our website for a full description of the course www.kacc.org.nz...
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Karori Arts & Crafts, with sponsorship from Karori Rotary Club, has a series of FREE workshops starting the first week of the school holidays.
The first in the series is Scrap Happy Embroidery on 4 July from 1 to 4pm. Visit our website for a full description of the course www.kacc.org.nz...
To register please email info@KACC.org.nz

550 days ago

Snow is forecast!

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

The annual Greytown Festival of Christmas returns with a flurry of excitement this weekend. Remarkably, snow is forecast for this year's mid-winter festival and Greytown is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland for the entire month of July. Sparkly lights and magical projections on … View moreThe annual Greytown Festival of Christmas returns with a flurry of excitement this weekend. Remarkably, snow is forecast for this year's mid-winter festival and Greytown is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland for the entire month of July. Sparkly lights and magical projections on the Main Street every evening, snowfall flurries, stargazing, treasure hunts, plus shopping and festive eating & drinking. The jam-packed programme of events, workshops, food, live music and fun can be found here: www.greytownvillage.com....

The first major act of the 2023 festival is the "WBS Big Switch", kicking off from 3pm this Saturday 1 July. Coinciding with the first day of the July School Holidays, the Big Switch is the first reveal to visitors and locals of the festive snow-themed atmosphere, with lighting on for the first time along Greytown's Main St, and a chance to grab a bite to eat from food trucks, browse stores and night markets, get a selfie in the 'snow', and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at 7pm. Warming up winter - come and join us in Wairarapa.

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550 days ago

Stamp Collectors

Paul from Thorndon

Anybody have any contacts for any stamp collectors? I have a whole lot of stamps that I acquired from a relative who's now overseas and we were wondering if any of them were of any value, other than the face value.

Thanks in advance

570 days ago

WCC videos bus lanes for fines!

Neil from Thorndon

The WCC must have money to burn. Just now l checked on two people making a video of cars driving in the bus lane. They advised me that the video would be reviewed and offenders would be fined!
I almost never see cars in the bus lane but WCC must think there's an opportunity to make some … View more
The WCC must have money to burn. Just now l checked on two people making a video of cars driving in the bus lane. They advised me that the video would be reviewed and offenders would be fined!
I almost never see cars in the bus lane but WCC must think there's an opportunity to make some money.
I bet the camera crew is costing at least $300/hour but it's only your money, so, whatever!
Be warned, bus lanes bring fines!

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551 days ago
551 days ago

Are you lost without internet?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

The internet is a wonderful thing. It’s how many of us work, study and play. It’s a
big part of how we do what we do every day.

So, when we have issues with our broadband, it can be frustrating. Without it, we
can feel lost.

Tried trouble shooting? Tried talking to your provider? Still … View more
The internet is a wonderful thing. It’s how many of us work, study and play. It’s a
big part of how we do what we do every day.

So, when we have issues with our broadband, it can be frustrating. Without it, we
can feel lost.

Tried trouble shooting? Tried talking to your provider? Still stuck?
TDR can help you find your way. Visit www.tdr.org.nz to find out more.
Find out more

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552 days ago

Thank you

Heather from Khandallah

I would just like to say thank you to the lovely gentleman at Gas in Ngaio who shouted my husband I our petrol. It was so kind and we really appreciated your kindness. Many thanks again.

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563 days ago

a good arborist

Hary from Ngaio

can anyhody recommend a good tree surgeon?

552 days ago

Compost Bins for Sale

Fiona from Backyard Boxes

Three layer Compost-a-box for sale - made of H4 treated pine sealed with two coats of Resene Lumbersider in the colour Karaka.

Very easy to assemble and disassemble - they come in three layers which stack on top of each other leaving a 1.5cm gap for airflow.

Two options available - one with… View more
Three layer Compost-a-box for sale - made of H4 treated pine sealed with two coats of Resene Lumbersider in the colour Karaka.

Very easy to assemble and disassemble - they come in three layers which stack on top of each other leaving a 1.5cm gap for airflow.

Two options available - one with a hinged lid (brass hinges which won't rust) and one with a pull up lid. Extra layers are available to purchase.

The standard compost bin is three layers.
Standard size is 860mm x 660mm x 520mm.

Pull up lid Compost-a-box - $350.00
Hinged lid Compost-a-box - $375.00
Extra layer - $90.00

Pick up from us in Ngaio or we can deliver within the Wellington region. Minimum delivery fee is $50.

Payment is by internet banking or cash on pick up.

553 days ago

Outdoor furniture & gear - offers - & a garage of stuff!

Ian from Khandallah

Bought all new outside furniture- old stuff has to go. 1./ White Through bench umbrella w metal stand, lovely wooden mechanism & metal/leather fittings
2./ simple green through bench umbrella w plastic stand
3./ gas heater tall - works fine but a bit of a dented hood
4./ Qwilla table 2.3m x… View more
Bought all new outside furniture- old stuff has to go. 1./ White Through bench umbrella w metal stand, lovely wooden mechanism & metal/leather fittings
2./ simple green through bench umbrella w plastic stand
3./ gas heater tall - works fine but a bit of a dented hood
4./ Qwilla table 2.3m x 1m x 0.71m high, benches 2.3m x 0.35m wide x 0.45m tall
5./ small simple outdoor umbrella

6. To 100’s. And a garage full of ornaments, Knick knacks, some appliances & electronics, cd’s/dvd’s & vhs, a bike or two, other sports gear & stuff!

Sensible offers. Come, review, buy, take away!

Negotiable

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554 days ago

Landline phone corded with speakerphone

Colin from Wilton

looking for a corded (not cordless) landline phone with speakerphone feature in good working condition.

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