Wadestown, Wellington

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

1005 days ago

Visiting the Library under Red Settings

Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces

All our libraries remain open under Red settings of the COVID-19 Protection Framework.
To keep everyone safe please:
- wear a mask unless you have an exemption

- have your vaccine pass ready for scanning

- scan or sign in on arrival

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All our libraries remain open under Red settings of the COVID-19 Protection Framework.
To keep everyone safe please:
- wear a mask unless you have an exemption

- have your vaccine pass ready for scanning

- scan or sign in on arrival

- follow any guidance from our staff or signs

- be kind: our staff are doing their best to offer our full range of services and facilities while managing required sign in checks.

Most library events are continuing but there may be some restrictions. Please check our Event Calendar and social media for any updates.

All library members can continue to access a huge range of online resources via our eLibrary – this includes eBooks, magazines, movies, and online courses.

Answers to frequently asked questions about library services under Red settings can be found on our COVID FAQs page: www.wcl.govt.nz...

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1005 days ago

Valentine's Dinner at Portlander

Georgia from Portlander Bar & Grill

Sharing is caring at Portlander for Valentine’s Day this year, as we wine and dine you and your significant other on a sublime, decadent five-course ‘Potluck’ style dinner ❤️

Trust our team to surprise and delight with delectable dishes served as they’re ready, designed to split … View more
Sharing is caring at Portlander for Valentine’s Day this year, as we wine and dine you and your significant other on a sublime, decadent five-course ‘Potluck’ style dinner ❤️

Trust our team to surprise and delight with delectable dishes served as they’re ready, designed to split perfectly with your sweetheart. This divine feast filled with signature Portlander favourites will have you feeling lucky in love all night long 🥩

Follow the link for bookings and additional details.

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1005 days ago

Clam shell pool

Anda Nurul from Khandallah

Selling two of these shell clamp shaped pool. Perfect for sand or water play. Price is for two of them. One of the edges is broken but doesn’t effect the function, hence the price.
Great to have to so one can be as cover in rainy days/windy days.

Pickup only in Khandallah.

Negotiable

1005 days ago

An interior designer shares the top 5 golden rules for bedroom design

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Bedrooms equal sleep. It follows that they should be a place of tranquility, somewhere to calm yourself after a day of sensory overload. Except it’s not always so cut and dried, particularly because many of us also use our bedroom as a refuge and place to be alone, a personal space in which to … View moreBedrooms equal sleep. It follows that they should be a place of tranquility, somewhere to calm yourself after a day of sensory overload. Except it’s not always so cut and dried, particularly because many of us also use our bedroom as a refuge and place to be alone, a personal space in which to watch Netflix or even a study for an upcoming exam. So, follow your heart and create a bedroom that brings your dreams alive in the daytime as well as at night.
We would just say, pay attention to the mattress and the bed. Make sure they’re comfortable and, because they will undoubtedly be the focus of the room, choose your headboard and bedding with care. You will also need a degree of functionality about the room, so ensure that the wardrobe space is sufficient for your needs, that the curtains or blinds provide as much darkness as you need to sleep and that your lighting is suitably ambient but still good enough to allow you to read a book without eye strain.

1. Bedheads are essential
Whether you’re designing a child’s room or main bedroom, a feature bedhead is non-negotiable. It not only helps anchor the bed, but also makes the room feel complete. Think round, oblong, wall-to-wall, velvet, rattan, linen, custom-made timber – the options are endless. With lots of companies now making custom bedheads in New Zealand there are options to suit every room and taste. In a child’s room you can even use paint to create a bedhead – paint a shape on the wall behind the bed or paint the lower half of the room a different colour from the upper half.

2. Focus on lighting
Lighting is one of the most important accessories in any home and an easy way to create the wow factor – think of it like jewellery for a room. In bedrooms, pendant lights are ideal if the ceilings are high enough. In the main bedroom a pendant should be positioned above the foot of the bed, in the centre, so it’s out of the way of the room’s open space. Bedside lights can be used to create ambience at night. If you’re renovating or building, consider hanging a pendant or positioning a wall light above each bedside table. The light switch should line up vertically with the lights and sit 700mm from the floor so it’s higher than all bedside tables. Power points should also align with the lights, sitting just above the skirting board.

3. Always consider proportion
For a bedroom to work you need to think about proportion. Balance is created when all aspects of a room are in proportion with one another, so if your bed looks too big or your bedside tables look too small, they probably are. When you’re laying out your room, check the size of the bed – draw it on the wall or floor if you can. If your child’s bedroom is big, don’t push the single bed right into the corner. Leaving even a small amount of space (200mm) between the bed and an adjacent wall will allow you to make the bed more easily, as well as helping the room look in proportion, as your eye can drop behind the bed rather than hitting the wall and running up.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1008 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Bruce

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

"I was taken to SPCA by a kind person who noticed I had an injury needing treatment. I've been putting on weight and getting healthy, and am now ready to go home!
I'm a handsome, goofy, gentle giant who is loving and eager to please. I've been learning to walk nicely on a lead … View more
"I was taken to SPCA by a kind person who noticed I had an injury needing treatment. I've been putting on weight and getting healthy, and am now ready to go home!
I'm a handsome, goofy, gentle giant who is loving and eager to please. I've been learning to walk nicely on a lead while at SPCA and am very responsive to treats and human affection. While I enjoy a walk, I'm also happy just to have a cuddle, and Netflix and chill.
I've made a few canine girlfriends at the centre, and mix best with larger girls who are happy to play and don't mind some barking. I am not suitable for a home with cats or small animals at this stage. I would be happy to live with teenage kids."
Photo by Jo Moore Photographer

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1006 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

1006 days ago

Leaf/yard vacuum cleaner, Ozito

Neil from Thorndon

Leaf/yard vacuum cleaner, Ozito from Bunnings. $25. Runs well, good condition. Call Neil On 027 499 1212

Price: $25

1006 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
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1006 days ago

Cane Washing Basket

Deirdre from Wilton

38lt cane washing basket in good condition. surplus to requirements

Price: $10

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1010 days ago

Walkable neighbourhood survey

Morten from Khandallah

Kia ora neighbours
You are invited to be a part of our summer research on walkable neighbourhoods in New Zealand. We are a student researcher and academic working on a funded project at Victoria University of Wellington.
Responses to our short anonymous survey will help us to better understand… View more
Kia ora neighbours
You are invited to be a part of our summer research on walkable neighbourhoods in New Zealand. We are a student researcher and academic working on a funded project at Victoria University of Wellington.
Responses to our short anonymous survey will help us to better understand the characteristics of an accessible, walkable neighbourhood and what may be needed to encourage more people to walk.
The survey, approved by the university's Human Ethics Committee, can be accessed through the following link

vuw.qualtrics.com...

Thanks so much for considering this invitation.

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1010 days ago

Severe weather warning

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Looks like we are in for some severe heavy rain from about 11pm tonight. Batten down the hatches and check your drains and gutters.

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1008 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
Know more

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1009 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

Purchase a six month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $102 and get a free $100 Interflora e-voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Subscribe Now

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1010 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A range of pictures from Andrew Gorrie.

1009 days ago

New diet/ recipe books Sugar Free

Julie from Karori

I have 6 new books about a sugar free lifestyle. Please PM me if interested. Prices negotiable around the $15 to $20 each.
Please note: “I quit sugar for life “ has been sold.

Negotiable

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