Aro Valley, Wellington

1599 days ago

Experience the colours of Aotearoa

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Resene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.

This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue … View more
Resene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.

This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue to support some of NZ’s hottest new artists on the art scene despite the limitations of Covid-19 lockdown.

All artists have been selected by a panel of experts, promising quality and talent deserved of any collection. Art lovers can be assured that they can purchase with confidence, liaising directly with the artists.

Visitors can explore new artworks by some of the show’s favourite and most successful artists including Jane Blackmore, Runa + Holly, Tanya Blong, Joel Hart and Nikki Corbishley while discovering the hottest and newest artists on the NZ Arts scene. Glass works by the talented Richard Landers (a crowd favourite at last year’s show) also feature, alongside contemporary photographic works, exquisite and traditional watercolours, gorgeous florals, and artworks that provoke thought and conversation.

Go to artshow.co.nz where you can browse and purchase hundreds of original artworks all from the comfort of your own home from May 1st. Show your support and help keep the arts alive and active in NZ!

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1599 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For May it is 8am on Sunday 17th (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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1603 days ago

Are you struggling to buy vege seedlings?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours,
Have you been to the country's first "drive-thru" garden centre in Plimmerton yet? Owner Richard Persson said he sold six weeks worth of vege seedlings in three days because "we're all alcohlic gardeners this side of lockdown".

Vege seedlings have … View more
Hey neighbours,
Have you been to the country's first "drive-thru" garden centre in Plimmerton yet? Owner Richard Persson said he sold six weeks worth of vege seedlings in three days because "we're all alcohlic gardeners this side of lockdown".

Vege seedlings have been selling out because gardeners are buying them up like crazy now and the growers weren't able to plant at level 4. But they're warning other shortages of fruit and native trees are still to come and could be long-lasting.

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1600 days ago

Reduce your isolation energy bills

ECCA

With so many of us spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s energy bills are skyrocketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here are 5 simple, easy to implement ideas and tips for cutting down your domestic power bills to save yourself some cash.
Find out more

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1601 days ago

Time to decorate?

Resene

You can purchase everything you need for your decorating projects from your local Resene ColorShop – simply shop online, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. Click and collect or we can arrange contactless delivery direct to you.

And if you need any advice for your project use our … View more
You can purchase everything you need for your decorating projects from your local Resene ColorShop – simply shop online, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. Click and collect or we can arrange contactless delivery direct to you.

And if you need any advice for your project use our free online help service, Ask a Technical Expert, or Ask a Colour Expert or call 0800 RESENE 737 363.
Shop online

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1601 days ago

Enjoy Europe Day with a hamper of European goodies!

Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand

9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.

Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.

This year, since we can't do … View more
9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.

Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.

This year, since we can't do anything in person, we wanted to bring Europe to you. Answer our quiz and be in to win a $75 hamper from our friends at Le Marche Francais.

To find out more about the European Union (and maybe even the answers!) find us on @EUinNZ.
Find out more

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1601 days ago

08/07/2020: Supporting greater Brooklyn organisations

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Supporting the local / greater Brooklyn / Vogeltown Mornington / Kingston community community...please find attached the link to the Brooklyn Tattler magazine. A monthly publication produced by the hard working Brooklyn Community Assocaition (different from us but many similar goals). We recommend … View moreSupporting the local / greater Brooklyn / Vogeltown Mornington / Kingston community community...please find attached the link to the Brooklyn Tattler magazine. A monthly publication produced by the hard working Brooklyn Community Assocaition (different from us but many similar goals). We recommend you sign up to receive this electronically or keep and eye out as we will start re-posting the link for the monthly editions. Enjoy... brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz...

1601 days ago

Mothers Day

Diane from Cable top eatery

Love you mum with a Bacon & Egg pie this weekend $18.
Freshly baked, still warm 💖
Require 1 hours notice 4759006 or text 0212695426

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1601 days ago

Recycling of domestic recycling to (hopefully) restart Tuesday 12 May 2020

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

Yee - haa .. Recycling in Wellington post CV19 Lockdown (08/05/2020) ...great news...it appears that, subject to Govt moving the country to Level 2 Lockdown, WCC will resume recycling from Tuesday 12 May. Yahoo!! Again, assuming we go to Lockdown Level 2. Meaning Brooklyn could/may/should begin … View moreYee - haa .. Recycling in Wellington post CV19 Lockdown (08/05/2020) ...great news...it appears that, subject to Govt moving the country to Level 2 Lockdown, WCC will resume recycling from Tuesday 12 May. Yahoo!! Again, assuming we go to Lockdown Level 2. Meaning Brooklyn could/may/should begin recycling again next week. More information to follow... Kerbside recycling collection to resume in the capital...

Kerbside recycling collection will resume in Wellington on Tuesday 12 May, but the scenarios will differ depending on the Government’s Alert Level status announcement this Monday.If the Government announces a shift to Level 2, kerbside recycling collections and recycling processing will resume.

However, if the announcement is an extended Level 3, the regional sorting facility will remain closed. This means it will not be possible to process recycling, but for those who want to put their stockpiled recycling out for collection, our contractors will be restarting their collection services. Any recyclable material collected at Level 3 will be disposed of at the Southern Landfill as there is nowhere for these materials to be safely stockpiled in the meantime.

Regardless of Alert Level 3 or 2:

· Collections will be on the same days and the same recyclable items will be picked up as they were prior to lockdown, as stated on the recycling calendar.

o Except where collections would usually be on Monday 11 May, these will be collected on Saturday 16 May to ensure they don’t miss out. Please check our website for the correct collection days.

· Only official receptacles (green/clear recycling bags, recycling wheelie bins and glass crates) will be collected. The exception to this is that neatly bundled cardboard will be collected if placed besides recycling bags or wheelie bins.

· Free packs of recycling bag deliveries will restart, for those households that usually receive them, with an estimated distribution time of 6 weeks.

We will also be able to recycle collected glass as we have worked with our contractors to enable this material to be sent to Auckland for processing without any physical contact with staff.

Recycling has had the highest amount of queries out of every Wellington City Council service since lockdown started, so it’s good to be heading in the right direction, says Mayor Andy Foster.

“We received a lot of feedback from residents throughout Alert Level 4 and Level 3 who felt that we should have continued collections throughout these levels. The priority was the health and safety of our staff, contractors and manual hand sorters at the recycling plant. With the reducing trend of the virus spread, particularly in Wellington, our collectors feel more confident in being able to collect safely at this point.

“If you don’t want to have your recycling collected and taken to landfill if Level 3 is extended, please continue to hold onto it if possible until Level 2, when the recycling sorting plant will open.”

At Level 2, the processing plant in Wellington will reopen, so collections will be taken to the facility in Seaview. We are expecting high levels of materials, and if the plant is inundated, trucks will be directed to landfill until levels subside to be more manageable. If you have a lot of recycling, putting it out in stages will help us to manage volumes.

Waste Minimisation portfolio lead, Councillor Laurie Foon, says while it’s good news that recycling collections will be starting soon, the goal is to not need recycling collections at all.

“The COVID-19 lockdown has made many people more aware of the amount of recycling they have, as the stockpiles don’t lie! We need to look at better ways to reduce waste and recycling – minimising food scraps, packaging and containers is an easy way to start.

“Since Alert Level 3, more of Wellington’s bulk stores have been operating. The public can order online and pick-up from the stores in their reusable, sterilised glass jars.

“Now’s also the perfect time to set up your own composting system if you have room – a bokashi, worm farm or compost bin is a great way to use up scraps. You can even put ripped paper and cardboard, including pizza boxes, into your compost bin or use it for new garden beds or mulching around trees.”

Monday suburbs:

· Khandallah (north), Broadmeadows, Johnsonville, Churton Park, Newlands, Paparangi, Woodridge, Grenada Village, Tawa, Grenada North, Takapu, Glenside

If you are in these suburbs, your collection day will be moved from Monday 11 May to Saturday 16 May.

For Johnsonville or Newlands, please check our recycling calendar to find out whether your collection is your glass crate or your wheelie bin/recycling bags.

For Tawa, please double check if this change relates to your street.
For more information, please read the FAQs attached

Or contact:
Mayor Andy Foster, 021 227 8537
Councillor Laurie Foon, 021 963 270
Manager Waste Operations, Emily Taylor-Hall, 021 247 9769
wellington.govt.nz/collectionday
wellington.govt.nz/rubbishandrecycling

1601 days ago

⚠ PLANNED WATER OUTAGE – MONDAY 11 MAY FINLAY TERRACE ⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

We are installing a new service into the water supply network in the area. This means we have to turn off the supply between 10am and 2pm on Monday 11 May, affecting properties numbers 2-10, (even numbers only) on Finlay Terrace in Mt Cook. The water will be back on as soon as possible, but we … View moreWe are installing a new service into the water supply network in the area. This means we have to turn off the supply between 10am and 2pm on Monday 11 May, affecting properties numbers 2-10, (even numbers only) on Finlay Terrace in Mt Cook. The water will be back on as soon as possible, but we recommend you fill up some containers with water before the time above and avoid running your dishwasher, washing machine etc. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

1601 days ago

Parking goes back to normal

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Kia ora Pōneke.
Remember that all parking will be enforced as normal from 8am Tuesday 12 May. This includes metered parking charges, time restrictions, Loading Zones, Residents Parking and Coupon Parking.
In preparation for this, staff are placing warning notices on vehicles that are currently … View more
Kia ora Pōneke.
Remember that all parking will be enforced as normal from 8am Tuesday 12 May. This includes metered parking charges, time restrictions, Loading Zones, Residents Parking and Coupon Parking.
In preparation for this, staff are placing warning notices on vehicles that are currently parking in clearways and Bus Lanes.
For more information, visit: wellington.govt.nz...

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1601 days ago

Paint a school desk

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Turn an old school desk into a stylish side table or hallway feature with a touch of Resene colour and Resene Aquaclear.

Upcycled industrial items like this work really well alongside modern furnishings to give your home an eclectic style. A piece like this is also a … View more
Turn an old school desk into a stylish side table or hallway feature with a touch of Resene colour and Resene Aquaclear.

Upcycled industrial items like this work really well alongside modern furnishings to give your home an eclectic style. A piece like this is also a great way to introduce pops of colour that you might not be brave enough to attempt on a larger scale.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1601 days ago

Getting married in New Zealand?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Coronavirus has us celebrating our local businesses, does that extend to your Big Day? We've spoken to wedding venues who are hopeful people will commit to a local wedding in the future. The Sunday Star-Times is keen to speak to a couple who have new plans to keep their wedding in New Zealand.… View moreCoronavirus has us celebrating our local businesses, does that extend to your Big Day? We've spoken to wedding venues who are hopeful people will commit to a local wedding in the future. The Sunday Star-Times is keen to speak to a couple who have new plans to keep their wedding in New Zealand. If you're willing to be interviewed and identified for a story, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

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