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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1655 days ago

Poll: Have you had a courier parcel go missing?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Hi Neighbours,
If you have ordered a parcel to be delivered by courier during lockdown, Stuff/Homed would love you to take part in this short poll please. We would like to know if you have had problems with the theft of courier parcels (not just delays) from your letterbox or porch, or if this not… View more
Hi Neighbours,
If you have ordered a parcel to be delivered by courier during lockdown, Stuff/Homed would love you to take part in this short poll please. We would like to know if you have had problems with the theft of courier parcels (not just delays) from your letterbox or porch, or if this not been an issue. If you would like to add detail or comment, please email me. Thank you.

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Have you had a courier parcel go missing?
  • 16.1% Yes, parcel not found
    16.1% Complete
  • 83.9% No, all parcels accounted for
    83.9% Complete
1474 votes
1655 days ago

Groundwork

The Team from Wellington Water

To repair a leak, it must first be found—and this can be more complicated than you might think.

In this case, infrastructure had been built over the manhole cover that would normally be used to inspect a pipe, so our team had to find another way into it.

Here’s Foreman Mika and Drainlayer … View more
To repair a leak, it must first be found—and this can be more complicated than you might think.

In this case, infrastructure had been built over the manhole cover that would normally be used to inspect a pipe, so our team had to find another way into it.

Here’s Foreman Mika and Drainlayer Richie feeding a CCTV camera down the pipe after the team had carefully uncovered it with a digger.

Armed with detailed images of the 30 metre long pipe, they had the information they needed to finish the job.

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1655 days ago

Speakers repaired at Northern Musicworks

Geoff from Papakowhai

Somebody had some large PA loudspeakers repaired at Northern Musicworks before they shut up shop, but never collected them. Dave has passed them on to me to try to locate the owner and return them. Please PM me with info to specifically identify the speakers and I can arrange to get them back to … View moreSomebody had some large PA loudspeakers repaired at Northern Musicworks before they shut up shop, but never collected them. Dave has passed them on to me to try to locate the owner and return them. Please PM me with info to specifically identify the speakers and I can arrange to get them back to their home !

1655 days ago

A little look behind the scenes...

New World

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.

For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the … View more
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.

For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the country. Find out what we’ve been doing behind the scenes to support these charities who are helping New Zealanders get back on their feet.

(PS – we want to say a special ‘thank you’ to all of you who have made a donation at your local store. Your generous support is helping keep New Zealanders fed.)
Take a look behind the scenes

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1655 days ago

Know the signs of a stroke

Stroke Foundation

During this time of COVID-19, it’s important we remember the different signs of stroke and that stroke is always a medical emergency.

One New Zealander every hour experiences stroke. But if you think F.A.S.T. you could save someone’s life and give them the best chance of recovery.

F - … View more
During this time of COVID-19, it’s important we remember the different signs of stroke and that stroke is always a medical emergency.

One New Zealander every hour experiences stroke. But if you think F.A.S.T. you could save someone’s life and give them the best chance of recovery.

F - Face - Is it drooping on one side?
A - Arm - Is one arm weak?
S - Speech - Is it mixed up, slurred or lost?
T - Take Action - Call 111 immediately.

Think F.A.S.T., act fast, and keep looking out for each other.

Thank you, from the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand.
Learn more

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1656 days ago

Send a Level 3 Love Letter to someone you miss

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighhours,

It's been a tough last few weeks, right? When life gets hard and the world gets scary, it's our loved ones we turn to for support.

But this extraordinary coronavirus pandemic is different. Many of us can't see our most special friends and whānau because we want to … View more
Hi Neighhours,

It's been a tough last few weeks, right? When life gets hard and the world gets scary, it's our loved ones we turn to for support.

But this extraordinary coronavirus pandemic is different. Many of us can't see our most special friends and whānau because we want to keep them safe, and we want to get through this as a nation by following social distancing and Covid-19 Alert Level 3 rules.

While thousands of people are returning to work, visiting friends and family outside of your bubble may still be off the cards for some time longer.

Do you have a message for someone you can't see in person? A shout out to a sibling or best friend? A much-loved and missed grandparent? A new baby you need to virtually cuddle?

Level 3 Love Letters is an opportunity to share a video message for a loved one on Stuff.

You can upload your video here so we can share it with them and New Zealand

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1657 days ago

Tawa College Business Studies group: Plant Inc. Survey

Tracy from Tawa

Hi there my name is Ellie Kennard and I am posting on behalf of my Business Studies group Plant Inc. I hope you are all keeping safe in these challenging times. If you have some time it would be great if you guys could please answer this survey so we can analyse our target market and refine other … View moreHi there my name is Ellie Kennard and I am posting on behalf of my Business Studies group Plant Inc. I hope you are all keeping safe in these challenging times. If you have some time it would be great if you guys could please answer this survey so we can analyse our target market and refine other details.
Here is the link to the survey: docs.google.com...

Thank you for your time!

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1657 days ago

Wifi issues

Su from Tawa

Hi, is anyone else experiencing wifi issues this morning? Ranui Terrace area. Curious to know if it’s just me or wider.

1656 days ago

Level 3 Business Cleaning

Whitby Cleaners Ltd

Hello to all you small business owners across Wellington.

We are Alert Level 3 ready. Our COVID-19 Safety Plan is established and our staff are ready to work.

If you need your office deep cleaned before your staff start to return please give us a call, we will be more than happy to discuss your … View more
Hello to all you small business owners across Wellington.

We are Alert Level 3 ready. Our COVID-19 Safety Plan is established and our staff are ready to work.

If you need your office deep cleaned before your staff start to return please give us a call, we will be more than happy to discuss your office clean.

(We will restart our Home Cleaning services when we get to Level 2)

Call Gina on 027 222 9101

or contact us through our website: www.whitbycleaners.co.nz...

1656 days ago

Retirees - is it time for something new?

Presbyterian Support Central

Light, bright, modern and just the right size – what more could you ask for?

A cosy one bedroom apartment at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments is available now and waiting for you.

Recently renovated to the highest standard in the central Wellington suburb of Karori, this one won’t be … View more
Light, bright, modern and just the right size – what more could you ask for?

A cosy one bedroom apartment at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments is available now and waiting for you.

Recently renovated to the highest standard in the central Wellington suburb of Karori, this one won’t be around long.

Make the most of independence of living, but without the hassle. No need to worry about the rates, insurance, maintenance this winter - we’ve got it covered.

Additional services also available.
Find out more

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1656 days ago

Quick, easy and safe vehicle servicing

Brendan Foot Supersite

Vehicle needs a service? Come and see us at 10 Titahi Bay Rd.

We do WOFs, Servicing and repairs. Plus we have a limited number of Valet Servicing bookings for those in lockdown or essential service workers.

With a Valet Service, we’ll collect your vehicle, carry out the service or Warrant … View more
Vehicle needs a service? Come and see us at 10 Titahi Bay Rd.

We do WOFs, Servicing and repairs. Plus we have a limited number of Valet Servicing bookings for those in lockdown or essential service workers.

With a Valet Service, we’ll collect your vehicle, carry out the service or Warrant of Fitness check and drop it back. Easy!

If anything needs discussing while we're working on your vehicle, we'll call you to go over it first.

Naturally, during Covid 19 we’re doing all our work in a contactless way to keep everyone safe. So contact us now for quality vehicle servicing.

Grant Gore
Service Manager Porirua
04 237 0673
Find out more

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1657 days ago

Heavy rain over the weekend

The Team from Wellington Water

The heavy rain over the weekend sure kept our crews busy! They got out there responding to surface flooding, removing blockages and pumping water away from properties that were being threatened by flooding 🌧 Also great to hear a bunch of positive feedback from residents for our folks who were … View moreThe heavy rain over the weekend sure kept our crews busy! They got out there responding to surface flooding, removing blockages and pumping water away from properties that were being threatened by flooding 🌧 Also great to hear a bunch of positive feedback from residents for our folks who were out in the storm taking care of business yesterday.

Shout out to those who took our suggestions on clearing out sumps in their streets – this definitely makes a difference 🍂

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1657 days ago

⚠ PLANNED WATER OUTAGE – TUESDAY 5 MAY WANUIOMATA⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

We are connecting a new service into the water supply network in the area. This means we have to turn off the supply between 10am and 2pm, affecting water supply to Wise Street, Craigie Way and Jack Vaughan Grove in Wainuiomata.

We recommend affected properties fill up containers with water … View more
We are connecting a new service into the water supply network in the area. This means we have to turn off the supply between 10am and 2pm, affecting water supply to Wise Street, Craigie Way and Jack Vaughan Grove in Wainuiomata.

We recommend affected properties fill up containers with water before 10am and avoid running your dishwasher and washing machine during this time. When the water supply is turned back on, it’s a good idea to open a cold tap slowly then let it run for a minute or so to clear any air bubbles that may have entered the system. Air can cause the water to turn a milky colour, but this won’t affect the taste, and should clear quickly.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this outage and will update you if any of the above should change.

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