Vogeltown, Wellington

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

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2200 days ago

GARAGE SALE

Predrag from Island Bay

saturday 1st December at 9am
address 75 the Parade Island Bay
BIG GARAGE SALE lots of households,toys, tools, sports equipment and clothes. Everything goes very cheap. Come and grab yourself a bargain

Free

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2200 days ago

Were you affected by the train outages?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Trains running on the Kāpiti line in and out of Wellington have been suspended because of a power outage.

​Metlink spokeswoman Emily Liddell said the cause of the power outage along a portion of track in Kaiwharawhara, which is used by the train line, is unknown.

The power outage was … View more
Trains running on the Kāpiti line in and out of Wellington have been suspended because of a power outage.

​Metlink spokeswoman Emily Liddell said the cause of the power outage along a portion of track in Kaiwharawhara, which is used by the train line, is unknown.

The power outage was first recorded at 7.30am on Tuesday. It had caused the Hutt Valley, Melling, and Wairarapa lines to also be suspended, but those services had now resumed.

However, commuters should expect delays as services returned to normal.

Kāpiti trains have been replaced by buses between Porirua and Wellington, but there are limited buses are available. Trains will be operating between Waikanae and Porirua but will not be running to timetable.

Metlink buses 60E, 236, and 290 will be accepting rail tickets while rail services are suspended.

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2200 days ago

Suspended train services at Wellington station this morning are resuming with significant delays

Community Engagement Advisor from

UPDATE 10:35AM: KPL services are still bus replaced between WELL & PORI and a train is shuttling between PORI & WAIK, expect delays. There are significant delays across all other lines.
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Services are suspended due to an earlier service power outage at Wellington station. … View more
UPDATE 10:35AM: KPL services are still bus replaced between WELL & PORI and a train is shuttling between PORI & WAIK, expect delays. There are significant delays across all other lines.
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Services are suspended due to an earlier service power outage at Wellington station. Maintenance crews are working to bring this service back into Wellington, to do this they have had to turn off power outside of Wellington Station.

Please plan before you travel, we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this has caused this morning.

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2200 days ago

Why Social Media is Less about You and More about Your Audience

Sam from Onepost Media

Many businesses go into social media thinking that it's an opportunity for them to tell the world about themselves. In reality, social media isn't about a business - it's about the people they're trying to talk with.

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2200 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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2201 days ago

University study–one course at a time

Victoria University of Wellington

Enrolling in a single course at Victoria University of Wellington offers you the opportunity to take advantage of our world-class teaching and cutting-edge research while exploring your areas of interest.

“I needed to earn a better wage and, after raising my children, I looked at education … View more
Enrolling in a single course at Victoria University of Wellington offers you the opportunity to take advantage of our world-class teaching and cutting-edge research while exploring your areas of interest.

“I needed to earn a better wage and, after raising my children, I looked at education that would fit with my previous fine arts qualification. “At first, I wasn’t sure university education would be suited to me, but it was and now I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Science."—Lisa Martin, Student, Psychology and Information Systems

Select courses from any of our faculties and accrue points that can be counted towards a degree at a later date.
Learn more

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2206 days ago

Is this the best way to spend a birthday?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

How sweet is Joan Hodgins? The Kāpiti woman recently celebrated her 90th birthday by treating 34 children to a day of adventure - which included Scenic flights, a trip to Wellington Zoo and a ride on a double-decker "party bus". It was a day that rewarded children who had… View more
Hi neighbours,

How sweet is Joan Hodgins? The Kāpiti woman recently celebrated her 90th birthday by treating 34 children to a day of adventure - which included Scenic flights, a trip to Wellington Zoo and a ride on a double-decker "party bus". It was a day that rewarded children who had overcome tough times, Hodgins said.

"I thought that instead of having a lavish birthday party I could do something for children with difficulties. After all, if you're fortunate, isn't it nice to give to someone else?" To read more about Joan's story, click here.

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2201 days ago

Bird breeding season means it's also trapping pests season!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Right now it’s bird breeding season, which means extra vigilance when trapping! The number of rats, stoats, and other bird predators you’re trapping may well go down as there are plenty of baby birds for them to dine out on instead of trap bait ☹️ So it’s really important to increase the … View moreRight now it’s bird breeding season, which means extra vigilance when trapping! The number of rats, stoats, and other bird predators you’re trapping may well go down as there are plenty of baby birds for them to dine out on instead of trap bait ☹️ So it’s really important to increase the effectiveness of these traps by clearing them much more often! This is the best thing you can do for the birds in your area between October and December.

Learn more about trapping at www.gw.govt.nz...

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2201 days ago

Day-long tea break event to celebrate Suffrage 125

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Wed 28 November is the 125th anniversary of women voting for the first time in a general election. To celebrate this, Public Share is hosting a day-long tea break in Civic Square from 10.30am-3.30pm. Come along and enjoy a cup of tea and biscuit, and read a copy of the OVER TIME newspaper. For more… View moreWed 28 November is the 125th anniversary of women voting for the first time in a general election. To celebrate this, Public Share is hosting a day-long tea break in Civic Square from 10.30am-3.30pm. Come along and enjoy a cup of tea and biscuit, and read a copy of the OVER TIME newspaper. For more info click here.

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2202 days ago

25 years Caring for your Hearing

Karen from Courtenay Hearing Centre

TV too loud for the family? Can’t follow conversation when socialising? Tinnitus driving you mad?

The staff at Courtenay Hearing Centre are proud of the difference they have made to the lives of their clients, and their client’s families, over the last 25 years.

We have clinics in … View more
TV too loud for the family? Can’t follow conversation when socialising? Tinnitus driving you mad?

The staff at Courtenay Hearing Centre are proud of the difference they have made to the lives of their clients, and their client’s families, over the last 25 years.

We have clinics in Courtenay Place, Paraparaumu, Waikanae and Levin. Visit our website www.courtenayhearing.co.nz for more information or contact us now on (04) 385 9144 or 000 432 766 to book a hearing assessment

Mention this ad for a $20 discount on a full diagnostic hearing assessment booked before Christmas 2018.
Find out more!

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2202 days ago

When poppies get the blues

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.

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2202 days ago

Win flights to Fiji!

Sport Wellington

Registrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!

Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.

Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s … View more
Registrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!

Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.

Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s something for everyone!

Don’t miss out on the very special Earlybird offer, register before midnight 30 November and go in the draw to win 2x return flights to Fiji with Fiji Airways!*

Enter online today at www.brendanfootsupersiteroundthebays.co.nz

*Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.
Find out more!

2204 days ago

Poll: Will you be affected by the closure of Kiwibanks?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Fourteen Kiwibank branches could close before Christmas, with more set to shut in the New Year. Kiwibank branches in Petone, Stoke and Johnsonville - all in the Wellington region - have been earmarked for closure, the state-owned bank has said.

Kiwibank is opening new branches in Thames, … View more
Fourteen Kiwibank branches could close before Christmas, with more set to shut in the New Year. Kiwibank branches in Petone, Stoke and Johnsonville - all in the Wellington region - have been earmarked for closure, the state-owned bank has said.

Kiwibank is opening new branches in Thames, Whitiangi, Waihi, Matamata, Cambridge and Lower Hutt. Read more here

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Will you be affected by the closure of Kiwibanks?
  • 30.4% Yes - it will affect me
    30.4% Complete
  • 6.1% Yes - I will change banks
    6.1% Complete
  • 28.8% No - it won't affect me
    28.8% Complete
  • 17.8% Don't mind - I bank online
    17.8% Complete
  • 16.9% Not applicable to me
    16.9% Complete
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