Aro Valley, Wellington

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2158 days ago

Update on today's train chaos

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington train commuters will face significant disruption to their travels because of urgent mechanical work needed on train carriages.

Transdev spokeswoman Emily Liddell said Johnsonville's train service has been reduced to one running every 30 minutes and no trains would be running on … View more
Wellington train commuters will face significant disruption to their travels because of urgent mechanical work needed on train carriages.

Transdev spokeswoman Emily Liddell said Johnsonville's train service has been reduced to one running every 30 minutes and no trains would be running on the Melling line.

The Melling line service will be replaced with a shuttle bus running between Petone and Melling.

The urgent mechanical inspections are expected to impact peak commuter times today in the morning and afternoon. Read more here

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2158 days ago

Have a free trip on Christmas Day

Metlink

Looks like Christmas is fast approaching. If you’re visiting family and friends you can travel on Metlink buses and trains FREE on Christmas Day. It’s our way of saying thanks.

The bus driver will issue you with a $0 ticket or just tag on and tag off with your Snapper and you won’t be … View more
Looks like Christmas is fast approaching. If you’re visiting family and friends you can travel on Metlink buses and trains FREE on Christmas Day. It’s our way of saying thanks.

The bus driver will issue you with a $0 ticket or just tag on and tag off with your Snapper and you won’t be charged. Train travellers can just board and ride for free.
Learn more

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2158 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2159 days ago

#FoodRecallNZ

Pat from Karori

20 December 2018: The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Regal Marlborough King Salmon brand Wood Roasted Salmon Mixed Pepper & Spices, due to some product being labelled with an incorrect use-by date.
www.mpi.govt.nz...

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2159 days ago

Tagging

Ruth from Aro Valley

Boring Unimaginative self entitled taggers are out in Aro Valley again. If your child/flatmate/friend is going by the tag 'spase' remind them they are being a dickhead and that no-one cares about their puny little ego as you take their paint off them and trash it. Cheers Rj

2159 days ago

Surface flooding on State Highways 1 and 2

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington drivers have been asked to take care on the roads due to surface flooding following persistent rain. Read more

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2160 days ago

Introducing our new Youth Development Worker

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

We'd like to welcome on board our new Youth Development Worker - Alexandra Powell! She will be running our Youth Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Alex has been a Youth Worker at Karori Baptist Church since 2014 and has also worked at Karori Normal School - so she knows our community… View more
We'd like to welcome on board our new Youth Development Worker - Alexandra Powell! She will be running our Youth Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Alex has been a Youth Worker at Karori Baptist Church since 2014 and has also worked at Karori Normal School - so she knows our community and young people well.

In Alex's own words she is "fulfilled by roles with meaning and purpose. My heart's desire is to support those who need it most in our country and in our world, using the skills that I have been given."

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2159 days ago

Getting around over the Christmas period

Metlink

In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the … View more
In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Learn more

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2160 days ago

MEDIA RELEASE: Remember to clean, cook, and chill food

Pat from Karori

MEDIA RELEASE: Remember to clean, cook, and chill food
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Today we launched our Summer 2018 food safety campaign. This focuses on preventing people from getting food poisoning by doing 3 simple things: Clean, Cook, Chill.... See More

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2186 days ago

Council and Transit endanger public

Jeff from Te Aro

Why is an illegal parking operation on public land operating in the central city (Ghuznee/Vivian St/Terrace). This is on land owned by NZTA and supposed to be pedestrian only space. Pedestrians and cars are at risk as this is a very busy road with poor visibility. Complaints have been made many … View moreWhy is an illegal parking operation on public land operating in the central city (Ghuznee/Vivian St/Terrace). This is on land owned by NZTA and supposed to be pedestrian only space. Pedestrians and cars are at risk as this is a very busy road with poor visibility. Complaints have been made many times to the Wellington City Council and to NZTA. Maybe saying something publicly will get a response?

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