Thorndon, Wellington

1664 days ago

We have our WINNERS! - Mother's Day Giveaway

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia Ora Neighbours,

Thank you so much for all your entries in our Mother's Day competition, it was awesome to see how you would be treating your mum on that special day or how you'd say thanks once we head to Alert Level 2 as a country this Thursday.

With that being said, we want … View more
Kia Ora Neighbours,

Thank you so much for all your entries in our Mother's Day competition, it was awesome to see how you would be treating your mum on that special day or how you'd say thanks once we head to Alert Level 2 as a country this Thursday.

With that being said, we want to say a massive congrats to Jessica from Woolston, Jesintha from Halswell, Natalie from Botany Downs, Angela from Rangiora and Maree from Titahi Bay! You're the winners of the SOS business vouchers worth $100! Check your email to see how you can claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone else who entered, we hope all the mums around the country had a fantastic Mother's Day!

Image
1669 days ago

Kerbside recycling to resume

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Kerbside recycling collection will resume in Wellington on Tuesday 12 May, but how it is processed will depend on the Government’s Alert Level status announcement this Monday.
For more information and to read the two scenarios for recycling, visit our website.

Image
1665 days ago

Can't get to the newsstands for your favourite gardening mag?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

If you're having trouble getting your hands on your favourite gardening mag, don't forget you can now order our current May issue online. The price of $9.70 includes shipping.

Image
1665 days ago

⚠ PLANNED WATER OUTAGE – WEDNESDAY 13 MAY MT COOK ⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

As part of the pipelines project in Wallace Street, a new watermain needs to be connected to the network. This means we have to turn off the supply between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 13 May, affecting properties on Wallace Street, Wright Street, Finlay Street and Westland Street in Mt Cook.

The … View more
As part of the pipelines project in Wallace Street, a new watermain needs to be connected to the network. This means we have to turn off the supply between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 13 May, affecting properties on Wallace Street, Wright Street, Finlay Street and Westland Street in Mt Cook.

The map below indicates which properties will be affected, some will have interruption to supply while others will experience loss of pressure.
The water will be back on as soon as possible, but we recommend you fill up some containers with water before the time above and avoid running your dishwasher, washing machine etc. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

Image
1665 days ago

Hello neighbours!

Wellington Seamarket

Our team at Wellington Seamarket has started doing contactless home deliveries for fresh fish and frozen seafood products.

If you would like to get some fresh fish for dinner tomorrow night you can order here.

Our fish comes in daily from fishermen around Wellington and collaborators around … View more
Our team at Wellington Seamarket has started doing contactless home deliveries for fresh fish and frozen seafood products.

If you would like to get some fresh fish for dinner tomorrow night you can order here.

Our fish comes in daily from fishermen around Wellington and collaborators around the country (such as Barnes Wild Oyster for Bluff Oysters).

Our goal is to get the fish prepared and delivered to your door within 24 hours of it hitting the deck!

We deliver Monday to Friday, and cover the bottom half of the North Island (Wellington to Palmerston North).
Find out more

Image
1666 days ago

Cryptic crosswords

David from Te Aro

Cryptic crosswords set by David Tossman for the NZ Listener are now online at tossmancrosswords.nz

1666 days ago

Car park

Georgie from Wadestown

Hey,

Just starting to plan ahead. Does anyone have a car park available for rent around the Cbd?

1666 days ago

Health and Safety

The Team from Wellington Water

Health and Safety is at the heart of work at Wellington Water, and that means we’ve had to be even more vigilant than ever over the last few weeks.

Here’s Foreman Don on site in Epuni keeping a careful eye on procedures.

Image
1667 days ago

*Win* Happy Mother's Day Neighbours

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Competition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!

All you've got to do is tell … View more
Competition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!

All you've got to do is tell us how you're celebrating your Mum - or a special woman in your life - with the constraints of lockdown (or how you'd like to share the love once we're in Level 2).

Comment below to enter, hurry though, entries close tonight 11.59pm Sunday 10th May 2020.
T&Cs apply.

Image
1670 days ago

Temporary free 15-minute parks

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

To encourage Wellingtonians to #LoveLocal, free 15-minute parks will be available in the city and a number of suburbs, including Newtown, Kilbirnie, Johnsonville and Tawa, so people can quickly collect takeaway orders from businesses and food outlets under the different COVID-19 Alert Levels.
The … View more
To encourage Wellingtonians to #LoveLocal, free 15-minute parks will be available in the city and a number of suburbs, including Newtown, Kilbirnie, Johnsonville and Tawa, so people can quickly collect takeaway orders from businesses and food outlets under the different COVID-19 Alert Levels.
The P15 parks will be in place until Alert Level 1 and will be clearly signposted. All other parking will be enforced as normal from 8am Tuesday 12 May.
For more information visit: wellington.govt.nz...
For the full list of temporary 15-minute parking zones visit: wellington.govt.nz/p15

Image
1666 days ago

Join Healthy For Life this Saturday!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

It's not too late to be healthy for life!

Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.

All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the … View more
It's not too late to be healthy for life!

Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.

All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the home, keeping your brain active, how to keep up your social links and friendships and advice about healthy eating and sleep during this time.

Healthy For Life is available on TVNZ OnDemand, or screens this Saturday at 9AM on TVNZ 1.

Find out more at Live Stronger for Longer.
Find out more

Image
1666 days ago

Experience the colours of Aotearoa

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Resene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.

This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue … View more
Resene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.

This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue to support some of NZ’s hottest new artists on the art scene despite the limitations of Covid-19 lockdown.

All artists have been selected by a panel of experts, promising quality and talent deserved of any collection. Art lovers can be assured that they can purchase with confidence, liaising directly with the artists.

Visitors can explore new artworks by some of the show’s favourite and most successful artists including Jane Blackmore, Runa + Holly, Tanya Blong, Joel Hart and Nikki Corbishley while discovering the hottest and newest artists on the NZ Arts scene. Glass works by the talented Richard Landers (a crowd favourite at last year’s show) also feature, alongside contemporary photographic works, exquisite and traditional watercolours, gorgeous florals, and artworks that provoke thought and conversation.

Go to artshow.co.nz where you can browse and purchase hundreds of original artworks all from the comfort of your own home from May 1st. Show your support and help keep the arts alive and active in NZ!

Image
1667 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 May it is 8am on Sunday 17th (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

Image
1668 days ago

Apartment, fully furnished in Thorndon

Neil from Thorndon

We're leasing the spacious, fully furnished suite in our restored 1890 Thorndon home on St Mary Street. One bedroom, bathroom, large living room with French doors to the verandah sitting area. (See images) Heat, electricity and internet are included in the rent. Great harbour views and a … View moreWe're leasing the spacious, fully furnished suite in our restored 1890 Thorndon home on St Mary Street. One bedroom, bathroom, large living room with French doors to the verandah sitting area. (See images) Heat, electricity and internet are included in the rent. Great harbour views and a swimming pool. Resident parking at the door.
This is a sunny warm apartment suitable for a single or a couple on Thorndon's finest cul de sac. Shops, restaurants, bars, specialty stores just a one minute walk away. Two minutes to the Botanic Gardens and Rose Garden, eight minutes through the park to Lambton Quay.
We have operated an occasional B&B in the suite for many years which explains the images being labeled Gardens Homestay.
An antique writing desk will replace the bed in the large living room.
Preference will be given to a weekday resident flying home on weekends, but we'll discuss a rental with anyone interested to view.
Call me on 027 499 1212
Neil Harrap

Top