Aro Valley, Wellington

1413 days ago

Wellington council offers free Christmas parking

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Christmas is coming early to the CBD, with a weekend parking special being offered at Clifton Car Park from this weekend.
The car park, owned by Waka Kotahi and managed by Wellington City Council, is offering a weekend parking special where the first 2 hours are free, and then every hour after is … View more
Christmas is coming early to the CBD, with a weekend parking special being offered at Clifton Car Park from this weekend.
The car park, owned by Waka Kotahi and managed by Wellington City Council, is offering a weekend parking special where the first 2 hours are free, and then every hour after is $2 up to a maximum of $6 per day.
The offer will run every weekend from Saturday 14 November 2020 – Monday 25 January 2021, and includes public holidays.
The car park can be entered via The Terrace and has easy access to Lambton Quay and the Cable Car – perfect for a spot of Christmas shopping.
There is also free parking for motorcycles and scooters on the first floor of the main building.
Clifton Car Park is open 24/7 and managed by barrier arms but can be entered and exited at any time.
After the two free hours, it’s $6 maximum per day on weekends and public holidays up until midnight – whereupon a new day session starts.

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1412 days ago

Let's work together to make Aotearoa New Zealand a more compassionate place.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines
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To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines

+ Know the signs. Family violence can affect anyone

+ When you see it, report it to New Zealand Police

+ Support victims: check-in regularly, listen, refer

+ Volunteer / make a donation to a relevant charity

1412 days ago

Before and After Cleaning

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Amazing results (as always) from our workshop - mould doesn't stand a chance against us!

1412 days ago

Neighbourly Good Sort: Vince Tamihere

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Over the next few weeks Neighbourly will be running short Good Sorts, featuring people who make a difference in their community.
This week meet bus driver Vince Tamihere.

Vince Tamihere reckons he has the perfect job, driving buses for Tranzurban.
Based in Grenada Village, he covers Wellington … View more
Over the next few weeks Neighbourly will be running short Good Sorts, featuring people who make a difference in their community.
This week meet bus driver Vince Tamihere.

Vince Tamihere reckons he has the perfect job, driving buses for Tranzurban.
Based in Grenada Village, he covers Wellington City and Porirua.
"I love my job. I am proud and privileged to serve our communities and to get paid for it."
Driving kids to Pauatahanui School is a run he particularly enjoys.
Recently, he posted about helping a 13 year-old girl, who was waiting at a station at 11.30pm on a wet Friday night.
Vince asked if she was okay and was told she was waiting for her parents to pick her up.
Vince waited until her parents arrived and was delighted to receive two boxes of chocolates from her grateful mum.
Recently, he posted on how much he enjoys his work and made a plea to be tolerant towards drivers.
"If you get cut off by one of my work mates think of me! The awesome bus driver."
When he is not driving buses, Vince is fighting for his community in Naenae. He has been outspoken lobbying for the earthquake prone Naenae Pool to be rebuilt and for more facilities for youth.

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1412 days ago

Open meeting on 18th November

Barry Phease from Te Aro Toastmasters

Have you ever wanted to know about Toastmasters? Do you have a fear of public speaking? Do you want to improve your speaking and leadership skills for your work?

Come along to our public meeting on Wednesday 18th November at 5:30 in Central Wellington to find out more. We meet at Anvil House,… View more
Have you ever wanted to know about Toastmasters? Do you have a fear of public speaking? Do you want to improve your speaking and leadership skills for your work?

Come along to our public meeting on Wednesday 18th November at 5:30 in Central Wellington to find out more. We meet at Anvil House, and meetings go for about 90 minutes and include a tea break for networking. Bring a friend! Contact us beforehand if you like, so we know how many muffins to make.

We are a small supportive group who can help you with what you need. The Toastmasters educational programme is tailored to helping you improve with the skills that will help you in your career and your life..

1412 days ago

Orcas take a tour of Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Did you see the orcas in Wellington harbour yesterday? Isn't it cool that orca come to our lovely harbour.

Please put NFP if you don't want your comment featured in our conversations section of a community paper.

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1412 days ago

KIds library mural up for words

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A creative and collaborative project – between Clyde Quay School, Kelburn Normal School, and Wellington City Council’s Creative and Brand Team – has been named a finalist in the 2020 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards.
Nominated in the Environmental Graphics category, … View more
A creative and collaborative project – between Clyde Quay School, Kelburn Normal School, and Wellington City Council’s Creative and Brand Team – has been named a finalist in the 2020 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards.
Nominated in the Environmental Graphics category, Designer Katie Bevin says the project adopted its ‘nature’ theme following the naming of the library, located in Wellington’s CBD on Brandon Street.
Te Awe means white feathers – the name was gifted to the library by the local iwi – so they came up with the concept of New Zealand birds and feathers. The council worked with the kids to come up with a series of marks and artworks around those words.
Their drawings were then turned into the colourful designs that make up the wall murals in Te Awe Library.

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1413 days ago

single bed

Leah from Kelburn

Does anyone have a single bed they no longer want? Must be single not king single. Even better if it's on a trundler!

1413 days ago

Respite care when you need it

Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one … View more
Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
Learn more

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1413 days ago

A new pair of shoes really can change your life!

Circa Theatre

From the writers of last year’s acclaimed Pantomime Alice in Wonderland, comes a brand-new look at the much loved, magical fairy tale of Cinderella.

Our all-time favourite Dame, Gavin Rutherford plays the Fairy Godmother, Rosie Bubble. Can she make her magic work properly? Will she ever … View more
From the writers of last year’s acclaimed Pantomime Alice in Wonderland, comes a brand-new look at the much loved, magical fairy tale of Cinderella.

Our all-time favourite Dame, Gavin Rutherford plays the Fairy Godmother, Rosie Bubble. Can she make her magic work properly? Will she ever achieve her fairy wings? Could things possibly end happily ever after for Cinderella?

Celebrate the festive season with this fabulous family comedy jam-packed with singing, dancing, up-to-the-minute jokes for the adults and a sizeable dose of magic and slapstick for the kids.

Cinderella The Pantomime at Circa Theatre
14 Nov - 20 Dec & 2 - 16 Jan
Written by Simon Leary & Gavin Rutherford
Directed by Susan Wilson
Music arranged & directed by Michael Nicholas Williams
Find out more

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1414 days ago

Video shows extent of Napier flooding

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Check out this amazing video which shows the extent of the flooding in Napier.

1419 days ago

Not in My Backyard crowd told to move on

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Move over NIMBYs, it is time to meet 20-year-old Madison McVie.
NIMBY stands for “Not in my back yard’’ and McVie wants Wellington city councillors discussing the future of Wellington to ignore those who do not favour growth in the city.
The council is looking at removing demolition … View more
Move over NIMBYs, it is time to meet 20-year-old Madison McVie.
NIMBY stands for “Not in my back yard’’ and McVie wants Wellington city councillors discussing the future of Wellington to ignore those who do not favour growth in the city.
The council is looking at removing demolition protection for many pre-1930s buildings and allowing eight-storey new builds, in areas close to railway stations and areas like Johnsonville.
McVie told councillors that she cannot understand why some people oppose the move to bring vibrancy to the city.
“I just think it is great, so please build more houses in my backyard. I would appreciate that."

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1413 days ago

A good day to remember William Hardham, VC

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It is 102 years since WWI ended and Armistice Day is a good time to remember William Hardham, VC.
Hardham received his Victoria Cross in the Boer War and was the first New Zealand-born soldier to get a VC.
Born in Wellington, he was a blacksmith by trade and a well known sportsman.
He played rugby … View more
It is 102 years since WWI ended and Armistice Day is a good time to remember William Hardham, VC.
Hardham received his Victoria Cross in the Boer War and was the first New Zealand-born soldier to get a VC.
Born in Wellington, he was a blacksmith by trade and a well known sportsman.
He played rugby for Petone and 53 games for Wellington.
Hardham volunteered to serve in the Boer War and held the rank of farrier sergeant major.
On 28 January 1901, Hardham was on a patrol in the Transvaal when it was ambushed by twenty Boers. Although the patrol was able to withdraw, one man was wounded and his horse was shot from under him. Hardham rode to his aid and pulled him to safety while under heavy gunfire.
Hardham was subsequently awarded the VC by the Prince of Wales.
He subsequently had a distinguished career in WW1. Wounded at Gallipoli he returned home before returning to New Zealand. He returned to Palestine and became seriously ill with malaria.
After the war, he suffered from ill health and had numerous jobs, including working for a newspaper.
William James Hardham VC died of stomach cancer in 1928 aged 51. His funeral was attended by Prime Minister Gordon Coates and he is buried in the Karori Cemetery.
The Hardham Cup is still played for by Wellington club rugby teams.
The Petone Rugby Club has a replica VC, his club cap, a citation by the then mayor of Petone and a photo.

1413 days ago

Weekend special at Clifton Car Park

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Christmas is coming early to the CBD, with a weekend parking special being offered at Clifton Car Park from this weekend, Saturday 14 November.

The car park can be entered via The Terrace and has easy access to Lambton Quay and the Cable Car – perfect for a spot of Christmas shopping.

There is… View more
Christmas is coming early to the CBD, with a weekend parking special being offered at Clifton Car Park from this weekend, Saturday 14 November.

The car park can be entered via The Terrace and has easy access to Lambton Quay and the Cable Car – perfect for a spot of Christmas shopping.

There is also free parking for motorcycles and scooters on the first floor of the main building.

This signals the start of our festive season which launches next week - stay tuned!

For more info, visit:
wellington.govt.nz...

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