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1630 days ago

Tooting Trucks

Karen from Wadestown

Curious to know if other residents are woken during the early hours of many mornings (frequently around 3.15am) by the very loud and often long tooting truck horns as they leave the NZ Courier Post depot, Kaiwharawhara. We're in Wadestown, and this has been an ongoing issue. We've … View moreCurious to know if other residents are woken during the early hours of many mornings (frequently around 3.15am) by the very loud and often long tooting truck horns as they leave the NZ Courier Post depot, Kaiwharawhara. We're in Wadestown, and this has been an ongoing issue. We've contacted Courier Post numerous times and are assured the problem will be addressed, and for a brief time the tooting stops, but never for long. We're just wondering if we're the only ones annoyed by this seemingly inconsiderate practice or are we simply over-reacting? :-)

1627 days ago

Looking to Renovate?

Lia from Refresh Renovations Lia Boersma

Which aspect of your home are you looking to renovate?
We are here to help! Start your project with refresh

If you are interested and would like to know more about our renovation process, contact us to book a FREE consultation with our Renovation Specialist.

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1628 days ago

Have you survived a life shock?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for others. If you're happy to be identified and share your story, please share your story in the comments below, or contact kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1628 days ago

Featherston Booktown - 3 great events June 27-28th

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Featherston Booktown is back! Don't miss their “Words in Winter” a series of drawcard literary events from June through to August in Featherston.
First up is “Aotearoa New Zealand, We Need to Talk” featuring three award winning and provocative writers held over the weekend of 27- 28 … View more
Featherston Booktown is back! Don't miss their “Words in Winter” a series of drawcard literary events from June through to August in Featherston.
First up is “Aotearoa New Zealand, We Need to Talk” featuring three award winning and provocative writers held over the weekend of 27- 28 June 2020.

- Sarah Gaitanos and Linda Clark on Shirley Smith: An Examined Life The Kiwi Hall, 62 Bell Street, Featherston Saturday 27 June 2pm Sarah Gaitanos and Linda Clark explore Sarah’s recently released biography of Shirley Smith: An Examined Life

- Alan Duff – A Conversation with my Country The Kiwi Hall, 62 Bell Street, Featherston Saturday 27 June 4pm Alan Duff in a hard-hitting conversation with Featherston Booktown Chair, Peter Biggs about Aotearoa New Zealand as Alan sees it, thirty years on from when his first book Once Were Warriors was published

- Becky Manawatu – The magic of Auē. The Kiwi Hall, 62 Bell Street, Featherston Sunday 28 June at 11am Winner of the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at this year’s Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, Becky Manawatu, will be in conversation with her publisher, Mary McCallum, of Makaro Press, discussing why Becky’s prize-winning book (her first book), Auē, has been so successful.

Tickets from either the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs or on Eventfinda $20 plus ticketing costs.

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1633 days ago

Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View more
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:

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1628 days ago

Auckland drought: Can you shower in 4 minutes?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million … View more
The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million litres of water a day.

Check out the full list of ways to cut down your water use, here.

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1628 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For June it is 8am on Sunday 21st (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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1629 days ago

Cat in Northland

Andrew from Wadestown

Hi, does anyone know this cat? Specifically on Harbour View Road.
(She will be bigger now than in the photo)


Please message me any info/sightings.


Thanks,

Andrew

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1628 days ago

Never give up

Life Mentoring from Life Mentoring

The route to success and happiness is a bumpy journey

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1629 days ago

Txt-A-Park discontinued

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Kia ora Pōneke. Just a reminder that Txt-A-Park is being discontinued by the provider, and from 30 June it will no longer be available as a payment option for on-street parking.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
On-street parking customers can still pay for parking at the meter … View more
Kia ora Pōneke. Just a reminder that Txt-A-Park is being discontinued by the provider, and from 30 June it will no longer be available as a payment option for on-street parking.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
On-street parking customers can still pay for parking at the meter using either cash, credit or debit card (including PayWave) or the PayMyPark app.
For more information about parking in Wellington, visit: wellington.govt.nz/parking

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1629 days ago

Tulip Bulbs for Sale

Tracy from Northland

Love seeing our tulips in bloom at the Wellington Botanic Gardens? Why don't you plant a few of your own and support the Friends of the Botanic Garden. You can purchase packs of 5 bulbs for $5 or 25 for $20, we have a few different varieties to choose from.

Bright colours such as … View more
Love seeing our tulips in bloom at the Wellington Botanic Gardens? Why don't you plant a few of your own and support the Friends of the Botanic Garden. You can purchase packs of 5 bulbs for $5 or 25 for $20, we have a few different varieties to choose from.

Bright colours such as Temple's Favourite, which have huge red blooms flushed with orange or Bolroy Honey with its happy yellow blooms. Or you can try a classic White Dream.


Supplies are limited, so support local and visit us at the Treehouse Visitor Centre Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm (Closed Weekends). We have plenty of beautiful gifts and competitions in store.

See you soon!

#supportlocal #wellingtongardens #botanicgardenshop #volunteers #homegrown #tulips #bulbs

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1634 days ago

Hidden in New Zealand: A magical boot hotel

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?

1631 days ago

Luxury for less

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.

1632 days ago

Would you dare?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.

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