Aro Valley, Wellington

1703 days ago

Female, 50, and looking for a job? Good luck

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the difficulties of finding work when you're female and over 50. Anecdotally we are aware of women being shut out of the workforce around this time. If you can relate, and are willing to talk about your experience, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1703 days ago

Jonny Osborne - Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Kia ora koutou, I am Johnny, a Wellington resident since 2000. I am a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all … View moreKia ora koutou, I am Johnny, a Wellington resident since 2000. I am a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them are precious taonga, so we have set out to understand how they are valued and what should be done to provide the future we want for our water.
We want to work with you to make our Whaitua more sustainable and healthy so that the future generations can continue to enjoy the many beautiful parks, rivers, streams and beaches of this catchment.

To leave behind a strong legacy, we need to protect the health and mauri of our waterways, which are under pressure due to population and land development. We need to fix our waste and stormwater infrastructure. These are big changes, and needs to reflect our communities’ views informed by good evidence and information.

Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page, and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say down below.

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1703 days ago

Prospa funding helped boost monthly turnover

Prospa

Sandy Urwin wanted to expand the retail offering within her small business Animal Natural Health Centre.

She considered raising funds by selling a stake to an investor but didn’t want to compromise on quality or her vision for the business. She decided to partner with Prospa to achieve her … View more
Sandy Urwin wanted to expand the retail offering within her small business Animal Natural Health Centre.

She considered raising funds by selling a stake to an investor but didn’t want to compromise on quality or her vision for the business. She decided to partner with Prospa to achieve her dreams.

A small business loan helped Sandy increase the variety and volume of stock available for customers – ultimately boosting monthly turnover.
Find out more

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1703 days ago

MOA POINT SLUDGE UPDATE - 27 JANUARY

The Team from Wellington Water

Trucks continue to work around the clock, transporting sludge from Moa Point to the landfill. We have managed to reduce the number of trucks and still continue to keep up with demand, meaning we are avoiding discharge into the Cook Strait.

We understand truck movements may be inconvenient to … View more
Trucks continue to work around the clock, transporting sludge from Moa Point to the landfill. We have managed to reduce the number of trucks and still continue to keep up with demand, meaning we are avoiding discharge into the Cook Strait.

We understand truck movements may be inconvenient to residents along the route, and we thank them for their understanding. We are briefing truck drivers to ensure they are keeping themselves and the public safe by reducing their speed.

The picture below shows an example of the sludge/slurry that is taken to the landfill for dewatering. This process removes the water, which then is piped back to the treatment plant through the wastewater network. The leftover solids are then put in the landfill.

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Upland Road - Road repairs

The Team from Wellington City Council

Crews are doing road repairs on Upland Road this Wednesday 29 January and Thursday 30 January.
The road will be controlled by stop go traffic management between 9am and 4pm. Please take care travelling through the work site and follow the directions of crews on site.
Thanks for your patience.
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Crews are doing road repairs on Upland Road this Wednesday 29 January and Thursday 30 January.
The road will be controlled by stop go traffic management between 9am and 4pm. Please take care travelling through the work site and follow the directions of crews on site.
Thanks for your patience.
For the latest information on roadworks go to wellington.govt.nz...

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1704 days ago

One-off volunteer opportunities!

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

Looking for one-off volunteer opportunities?

We have some exciting events coming up which will take us out into the community. We'll be recruiting for the below events in a variety of roles with flexible hours available:

👊 Thursday 27 February - Massy O'Week Pop-up Shop
👊 Friday … View more
Looking for one-off volunteer opportunities?

We have some exciting events coming up which will take us out into the community. We'll be recruiting for the below events in a variety of roles with flexible hours available:

👊 Thursday 27 February - Massy O'Week Pop-up Shop
👊 Friday 28 February - Vic Uni Welcome Festival
👊 Sunday 8 March - Newtown Festival
👊 Friday 1 May - Book Fair Set-up
👊 Saturday 2 May - Book Fair Day

Contact marketing@vinnieswgtn.org.nz for more info!

1704 days ago

Wing Chun Traditional Chinese Martial Art 2020 Intake

Weng from Kelburn

Wellington Wing Chun Association new students 2020 intake is now on. This is a traditional type of Chinese martial arts that focuses on getting the body structure right. This club has been running since 1998 in Wellington and Auckland by Sifu Peter Yu.

When: 30/01/2020 Thursday 6:00 pm.
Where: … View more
Wellington Wing Chun Association new students 2020 intake is now on. This is a traditional type of Chinese martial arts that focuses on getting the body structure right. This club has been running since 1998 in Wellington and Auckland by Sifu Peter Yu.

When: 30/01/2020 Thursday 6:00 pm.
Where: Westpac Building, Level 1, 10, Courtney Place, Wellington.

Suitable for people ages over 18. First lesson is free. Please wear something comfortable and have fun.

www.nzwingtsun.org.nz...

1706 days ago

Fresh Lychee

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear neighbours,
We've just got fresh LYCHEE from Australia. Really FRESH!
It's only $30 per kg.
Please tell our staff you're from Neighbourly, we'll give you a small gift!
Please come and check it.

Price: $30

1706 days ago

MOA POINT SLUDGE UPDATE

The Team from Wellington Water

The trucking operations that have been operating this week, continue to prevent sludge from being discharged into the Cook Strait. The alternative operation means trucks on 24 hour rotation collect the wastewater treatment byproduct at the Moa Point Treatment Plant, taking it to the landfill at … View moreThe trucking operations that have been operating this week, continue to prevent sludge from being discharged into the Cook Strait. The alternative operation means trucks on 24 hour rotation collect the wastewater treatment byproduct at the Moa Point Treatment Plant, taking it to the landfill at Carey’s Gully.

The operation was today refined by reducing the amount of trucks on the road and splitting them into two shifts of 6-7 trucks each. These trucks are continuing to keep up with demand, and are operating efficiently.

The fault in the pipeline was located yesterday, and we are continuing to plan a repair with a temporary bypass, as well as a long term fix. The location appears to be about 200m inside the tunnel under Mt Albert.

We are working with the local community at Moa Point, and are holding a community meeting on Sunday to update them on the project and address any concerns residents may have.

We will provide further update on Monday 27 January.

1706 days ago

Help build a stronger, safer Aotearoa

Fire & Emergency NZ

Do you have strong links into your community? Can you represent a wide range of people? We want to hear from you.

We’re looking for people for our new Local Advisory Committees, who can offer insight into what matters to your community.

Nominate yourself or someone you know today.
Learn more

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1707 days ago

A young life changed

Graeme Dingle Foundation

An 11-year-old Bay of Plenty boy may look like an ordinary child, but the challenges he has faced and the struggles he’s overcomes set him apart from the crowd.

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