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1429 days ago

Destination Christmases

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of … View more
Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of advice you may have on things to do or places to eat or drink in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1425 days ago

Events around the Wellington region this weekend - Dec 18-20

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the … View more
Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the band’s No. 1 hits from the seventies. Hear such nostalgic gems as Aunty Alice Bought Us This and Pretty Girl. Tickets from Eventfinda or from the Cossie Club.

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1427 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A really easy one this week. What are your memories of this famous rugby icon?

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1425 days ago

Stain Removal Guide

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Be gone, stain! Don’t you wish you had a magic wand to wave over stubborn stains?


Our printable Stain Removal Guide provides step by step instructions for handling all types of stains.
Simply find your type of stain and match the numbers with each removal method, in order, for the best … View more
Be gone, stain! Don’t you wish you had a magic wand to wave over stubborn stains?


Our printable Stain Removal Guide provides step by step instructions for handling all types of stains.
Simply find your type of stain and match the numbers with each removal method, in order, for the best results. Print it out and stick it to your laundry wall!


Printable copy: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1426 days ago

No one’s dreaming of a whiteware Christmas

Smiths City

Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items.… View more
Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items. We also have gift cards available just in case you can’t choose. Come in-store today and chat to our friendly team.
Visit us online

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1429 days ago

Looking for a couch!

Eilish from Kelburn

Hi, looking for a 2-3 seater couch please. Thanks

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1428 days ago

Avocado Rescue - today 1-6pm - stop by on your way home

Gaylene from Northland

Kyra is set up on Karori Rd, near Campbell St. Reef is set up on Glenmore St.
$2 each. Cash only.

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1427 days ago

Avocado Rescue

Gaylene from Northland

They’re on Kelburn Road today 1-6pm.

1427 days ago

Don't lock your children or pets in a car over summer

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 … View more
Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 call-outs for children locked in cars and 650 for pets every year.
On a 30C day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 39C in less than five minutes; in 30 minutes, it will be 49°C,”

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1427 days ago

Fuel ‘appiness is here

Waitomo Group

Opening today at 12pm, our Outlet City Tawa Fuel Stop is your newest destination to make the most of our everyday low Waitomo price when you need to fuel up. Download our Waitomo app to make the most of our wicked prices, and spin to win Waitomo Moolah too. Sweet as! Waitomo – Kiwis fueling … View moreOpening today at 12pm, our Outlet City Tawa Fuel Stop is your newest destination to make the most of our everyday low Waitomo price when you need to fuel up. Download our Waitomo app to make the most of our wicked prices, and spin to win Waitomo Moolah too. Sweet as! Waitomo – Kiwis fueling Kiwis with fairer fuel prices.

Outlet City Tawa Fuel Stop
26-28 Main Rd, Wellington.
Open 24/7.
Download the Waitomo app via the Apple or Google Play stores today.
Find out more

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1428 days ago

Metlink apology to bus users

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington’s public transport provider has issued a public apology over an increase in bus cancellations.
In a post on social media, the company said it would like to publicly acknowledge the increase in cancellations and for the frustration and inconvenience caused to customers.
It outlined a … View more
Wellington’s public transport provider has issued a public apology over an increase in bus cancellations.
In a post on social media, the company said it would like to publicly acknowledge the increase in cancellations and for the frustration and inconvenience caused to customers.
It outlined a number of reasons for the cancellations, including additional drivers being needed due to recent rest-break legislation and route extensions in the central city.

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1427 days ago

Check, Clean, Dry.

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Did you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always… View moreDid you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always checking, cleaning, then drying any equipment that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time.

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1427 days ago

Congratulations to our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardeners of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.

1432 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Our picture this week is from Louise Thomas. Once again it is a tūī but the picture is so good who cares.
It was photographed on a cabbage tree near the Hutt River.

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1427 days ago

Santa Claus to visit Old Government Buildings

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

With 22 chimneys to choose from, even Santa Claus will be impressed with Old Government Buildings in Wellington as the venue for a new heritage Christmas market from 18 to 20 December.
The country’s largest wooden building, completed in 1876, is managed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. … View more
With 22 chimneys to choose from, even Santa Claus will be impressed with Old Government Buildings in Wellington as the venue for a new heritage Christmas market from 18 to 20 December.
The country’s largest wooden building, completed in 1876, is managed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. This year it will host its first Ngā Rama Wherikoriko Pō me Te Mākete Kirihimete Night Lights and Christmas Market to celebrate the creative talents of the community. Visitors to the market will experience a Christmas wonderland in magical lights, with traditional Christmas carols, a twilight market with food and goods stalls – all set against a stunning heritage backdrop.
The market will have a real family focus and run from 5pm to 10pm from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December. Shane McAlister from, The Ukulele Institute will MC the show, and perform along with a team of other talented artists, including, Orpheus Choir Wellington performing on Sunday 20th.

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