Vogeltown, Wellington

Some communities have been celebrating heritage month ...

Some communities have been celebrating heritage month ...

… and we’re on a mission to find old photos or memories of your neck of the woods! Share your memories so we can all see the evolution of the places we love.

2867 days ago

Rents rise as tenants clamour for properties

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

In the current market, it can be difficult to know when things will settle down, and even when they do, it’s only for a short period of time.

Just when we thought things were beginning to cool down, the latest statistics from TradeMe show that the national median advertised rent is up 4.4 per … View more
In the current market, it can be difficult to know when things will settle down, and even when they do, it’s only for a short period of time.

Just when we thought things were beginning to cool down, the latest statistics from TradeMe show that the national median advertised rent is up 4.4 per cent on last year.

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2867 days ago

Staying safe driving courses

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Age Concern New Zealand is hosting staying safe driving courses on 18 May & 1 June from 9.45am-12.15pm at Anvil House. These are designed for senior road users and cost $10 (this includes morning tea and course material). To book, email communitysup@acwellington.org.nz or call 04 499 6646.

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2868 days ago

looking for work

Ceri from Island Bay

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2868 days ago

Queen Bed and Base for Sale

Luke from Te Aro

Moving overseas so selling a few things before I head off.

Great Queen bed and base for sale. New screw needed for headboard to connect with bed base, but you can get that from a local bed shop.

Will need to pick up from Te Aro.

Price: $185

2868 days ago

Manual work

Erwin from Te Aro

Hey there neighbors!
Hope everybodys great.
I would like to ask around if you have some casual/manual jobs you know that I can spend my time to?
I am currently employed but havent got to start my work yet and im getting a bit bored at home doing nothing. I would be happy to help with anything you … View more
Hey there neighbors!
Hope everybodys great.
I would like to ask around if you have some casual/manual jobs you know that I can spend my time to?
I am currently employed but havent got to start my work yet and im getting a bit bored at home doing nothing. I would be happy to help with anything you need, i just need some extra cash to buy me a pie and beer. I can lift some things and clean stuffs and maybe a bit of computer stuffs. Hope you can help me! Just flick me a message.
Thanks guys see you 'round!

2868 days ago

Celebrating community group volunteers

Visique CapitalEyes

At CapitalEyes we love supporting our local community and celebrating those who work hard to make Wellington the Coolest Little Capital!

Nominations for the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards are now open. Enter your favourite community group and they could win a share of $50,000 … View more
At CapitalEyes we love supporting our local community and celebrating those who work hard to make Wellington the Coolest Little Capital!

Nominations for the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards are now open. Enter your favourite community group and they could win a share of $50,000 award money.

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2868 days ago

Please, can you volunteer for our Street Appeal?

Mary Potter Hospice

Can you spare an hour or two to help keep our Hospice services free for our community?

We need volunteers for our Annual Street Appeal on Friday 18 & especially Saturday 19 May to help collect funds throughout Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti for Mary Potter Hospice – your hospice.

If you… View more
Can you spare an hour or two to help keep our Hospice services free for our community?

We need volunteers for our Annual Street Appeal on Friday 18 & especially Saturday 19 May to help collect funds throughout Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti for Mary Potter Hospice – your hospice.

If you can help us, please register on our website marypotter.org.nz...

Please also share with your family and friends if they can help us, too.

Thank you so much for your support.

Jenna,
Mary Potter Hospice

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2869 days ago

3 leading chefs and their gardens

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Some of the ingredients for the amazing food you eat at their restaurants are grown right here in your neighbourhood.

2869 days ago

#1 City in the World

Just Paterson

Wellington - the #1 city in the world.
All the more reason to invest in our magnificent capital 🏡

Stunning photo by JP agent Chris Chan

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2869 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2869 days ago

Kids with Myopia

Visique CapitalEyes

If one parent is myopic then your child has double the chance of developing myopia. If both parents are myopic then the chances of your child having myopia are 5 times higher!

Take some time out of the school holidays to give us a call on 04 576 9052 to speak to Kevin and the team to see how we… View more
If one parent is myopic then your child has double the chance of developing myopia. If both parents are myopic then the chances of your child having myopia are 5 times higher!

Take some time out of the school holidays to give us a call on 04 576 9052 to speak to Kevin and the team to see how we can take care of your kid's eyes.

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2869 days ago

Gutter wand cleaning hook

Raewyn from Vogeltown

Hi,
Does anyone have a gutter wand or gutter cleaning hook (or something else) that we can borrow for 1 hour please? We have some weeds in our second story guttering we need to get out.
Thank you so much, 😊
Raewyn

2870 days ago

White Crosses available for collection

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

As this is the final year of the white crosses installation on Salamanca Lawn, we’re encouraging the public to collect the crosses of their friends or relatives. The crosses can be collected on Sunday 6 May between 10am-4pm. Alternatively, you can call us (04 499 4444) before Sunday 6 May so we … View moreAs this is the final year of the white crosses installation on Salamanca Lawn, we’re encouraging the public to collect the crosses of their friends or relatives. The crosses can be collected on Sunday 6 May between 10am-4pm. Alternatively, you can call us (04 499 4444) before Sunday 6 May so we can arrange collection at a later date. For more info click here.

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2870 days ago

Leisure Seeker

Dee from Brooklyn

I recently changed flats and have little furniture. If anybody has an unwanted couch, side table, or kitchenware on hand, please keep your neighbour in mind.

Cheers

2871 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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