Aro Valley, Wellington

1484 days ago

Poll: Should Hollywood stars get special treatment?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hollywood heavyweights Kirsten Dunst​ and Jesse Plemons​ applied for an exemption to avoid having to quarantine in an Auckland hotel

Their application came at a time when virtually all foreigners were banned due to Covid-19 border restrictions. The pair applied to spend their time in a … View more
Hollywood heavyweights Kirsten Dunst​ and Jesse Plemons​ applied for an exemption to avoid having to quarantine in an Auckland hotel

Their application came at a time when virtually all foreigners were banned due to Covid-19 border restrictions. The pair applied to spend their time in a secluded Waikato property.

Although the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) refused to confirm whether an exemption was granted, the pair have told Vanity Fair they are staying in a hotel.

Their application for an exemption cited concerns over privacy and a concern they would be followed by photographers.

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Should Hollywood stars get special treatment?
  • 4.8% They deserved to get an exemption.
    4.8% Complete
  • 95.2% They were rightly denied an exemption.
    95.2% Complete
568 votes
1484 days ago

Exhibition - Jasmine Chalmers, photographic artist

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Marsden's 2020 Artist in Residence, photographic artist Jasmine Chalmers, gave a presentation at our virtual assembly this week. She has been working with our senior students and Year 9s creating and communicating scenes around the comfort of home, encompassing nostalgia and memory. It is … View moreMarsden's 2020 Artist in Residence, photographic artist Jasmine Chalmers, gave a presentation at our virtual assembly this week. She has been working with our senior students and Year 9s creating and communicating scenes around the comfort of home, encompassing nostalgia and memory. It is beautiful and memorable work. We can't wait for Jasmine's exhibition at {Suite} Gallery Cuba Street 11-25 September.

1484 days ago

Experience Marsden primary this Friday 4 Sept

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Looking for the best start for your daughter? A school where she will be known and extended, enjoy daily Visible Wellbeing practices, form close friendships and where she will learn in modern facilities on a large green campus? Your daughter is invited to spend the day in the Marsden Primary … View moreLooking for the best start for your daughter? A school where she will be known and extended, enjoy daily Visible Wellbeing practices, form close friendships and where she will learn in modern facilities on a large green campus? Your daughter is invited to spend the day in the Marsden Primary School, this Friday 4 September. She will get to know our girls, join in with activities and experience the school. Please register.

1484 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Learn more

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1484 days ago

Gambling Venues Policy

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We’re proposing three options to renew our Gambling Venues Policy and we want to hear about your preferred option.
Submissions are now open and will close on 1 October 2020 at 5pm.
Have your say on the Gambling Venues Policy at: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #HaveYourSay

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1484 days ago

MAKE YOUR OLD AND FOREIGN MONEY WORK FOR OUR KIDS

Bulletin Editor from Karori Lions Club

Bring along your pennies, half-crowns, five cent pieces, pound notes and all…
Your euros, USD, AUD, and Ringgits….
(Current NZ money will also be gratefully received 😊 )
Please place them in the newly refurbished “Heads up for Kids” box at the Karori New World exit – to convert … View more
Bring along your pennies, half-crowns, five cent pieces, pound notes and all…
Your euros, USD, AUD, and Ringgits….
(Current NZ money will also be gratefully received 😊 )
Please place them in the newly refurbished “Heads up for Kids” box at the Karori New World exit – to convert old money and foreign money to real NZ$$.
The proceeds from this nation-wide Lions programme are used to provide a helping hand for young people to engage in an experience or activity that will assist their academic, physical, creative, and leadership development to enable them to establish life goals, follow their dreams, and reach their full potential.
Activities like: Outward Bound, Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Spirit of Adventure and various other New Zealand based educational and leadership programmes.
Please have a rummage at home to unearth these silent treasures – you’ll have fun doing it!

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1484 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th 🧠🌸

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of … View more
1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.

This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).

However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1488 days ago

Zero tolerance on speeding drivers all year round as Kiwi cops get tough on motorists

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.

It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.


“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.

Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.

Click here to read more.

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1485 days ago

Deep Clean Giveaway - The Winner Annouced ! 🎉🎉🌸🌱

Tiffany Alderman from Kleen co.

Hey Neighbours !

Thank you to all that entered our deep clean giveaway !

We are excited to announce the winner is.....

Elissa Jordan 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

We agree with Elissa's suggestion to keep a set of re-usable cutlery and containers in the car (or on the bike) is a really easy … View more
Hey Neighbours !

Thank you to all that entered our deep clean giveaway !

We are excited to announce the winner is.....

Elissa Jordan 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

We agree with Elissa's suggestion to keep a set of re-usable cutlery and containers in the car (or on the bike) is a really easy way of reducing so much unnecessary packaging 🌱

For those who entered or liked our post we are offering the same deep clean package for a sweet sweet $$
$ 190// 1-2 bedrooms or small apartment - 1 bathroom
$ 280// 2-4 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

Please email hello@kleen.nz or contact Tiffany on 0220 445 610 - to make a booking.

Be a part of the team that will keep our planet green 💚💚💚Thank you, from Kleen co.

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1485 days ago

Only one week left to apply for Gardens Magic!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

One week until Performer applications for Gardens Magic close!

We’re looking to showcase a diverse range of family friendly music on the Botanic Garden Soundshell in January 2021.

Don't miss out! Apply now at: wellington.govt.nz/gardens-magic

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1485 days ago

Marti Friedlander exhibition on now

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Portraits taken by one of New Zealand’s most prominent photographers are being celebrated on the walls of the Portrait Gallery in Wellington this month.

The exhibition features well-known faces from New Zealand's arts scene in the mid and back half of the 20th century including Rita Angus, … View more
Portraits taken by one of New Zealand’s most prominent photographers are being celebrated on the walls of the Portrait Gallery in Wellington this month.

The exhibition features well-known faces from New Zealand's arts scene in the mid and back half of the 20th century including Rita Angus, Ralph Hotere, C. K. Stead, Maurice Gee, Neil Finn and Kiri Te Kanawa.

The collection will be on public display until November 8.

1489 days ago

#OnBoardWithMasks

Community Engagement Advisor from

Are you #OnBoardWithMasks? We’re counting on you, Wellington, to keep each other safe! Kia kaha!

Show us your best selfies while kitted out in a mask when on or next to a bus or train and post it along side the hashtag #OnBoardWithMasks so we can see (and maybe share) your good examples!

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1485 days ago

Key tips for a warmer, drier home – 6/9 – Steam

Robert Anderson from

Open windows (ventilate) in the kitchen when you cook, and in the bathroom when you shower or take a bath, to let steam out.

When showering make sure to turn on the extractor fan and crack the window to let the steam out.
Use your kitchens extractor fan when cooking as it helps stop steamy … View more
Open windows (ventilate) in the kitchen when you cook, and in the bathroom when you shower or take a bath, to let steam out.

When showering make sure to turn on the extractor fan and crack the window to let the steam out.
Use your kitchens extractor fan when cooking as it helps stop steamy areas from getting damp and mouldy.

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1491 days ago

Tawa - where the llama and alpacas roam

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Hob the llama and his alpaca cobbers are regular visitors to the Tawa shops with their owner, Stephen.

What's the strangest thing you've seen walking towards you down the local high street?

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