Aro Valley, Wellington

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2269 days ago

For sale

Sarah from Vogeltown

X2 Heatermates for sale

Used once. Practically new. Maybe 2 months old

Price: $100

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2269 days ago

Salt water fishing rod

Amanda from Newtown

Salt water fishing rod. New $15

Price: $15

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2270 days ago

Two old couches have to go (FREE)

Alessia from Newtown

Heya
We are getting rid of two old couches (we just replaced them for free). The black one can use reupholster, or just a nice blanket that covers it all, otherwise OK and comfy. The grey one has a loose spring on one seat, otherwise OK. They are going to the dump on Monday or Tuesday, so we need … View more
Heya
We are getting rid of two old couches (we just replaced them for free). The black one can use reupholster, or just a nice blanket that covers it all, otherwise OK and comfy. The grey one has a loose spring on one seat, otherwise OK. They are going to the dump on Monday or Tuesday, so we need to know before. Pick up only. We are in Newtown.

Free

2270 days ago

Get in the to draw win this car!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This month we're giving away a car. Not just any car, but a brand new Suzuki Vitara worth $30,690 to one lucky member. To make sure you're in the draw just click the button below - it's that easy. Good luck! Winner

T&Cs apply.
Put me in the draw!

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2278 days ago

Open Letter to Metlink re: Your Bus Network Facebook Live Sessions

Lim from Northland

Dear Metlink: On Our Way ,

First of all, I applaud Metlink’s effort in engaging the community on the new bus network problems. I have a few suggestions which I would like to make, and I hope it will make the Facebook Live sessions more constructive and meaningful for all parties.

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Dear Metlink: On Our Way ,

First of all, I applaud Metlink’s effort in engaging the community on the new bus network problems. I have a few suggestions which I would like to make, and I hope it will make the Facebook Live sessions more constructive and meaningful for all parties.

For nearly 4 years, thousands of commuters have written to Metlink/GWRC regarding the proposed new bus networks. Many of us had also attended numerous public meetings. However, the strong feeling that we have as a Wellington community is that we have been ignored all along and instead Metlink listens to consultants.

I hope Metlink is aware that people are very sceptical about any Metlink consultation sessions. Since the new network has gone live on the 15-July, people are wasting hours of their time (often daily) coping with the new dysfunctional network. Parents are in worse position of having to cope their own transport problems and school buses problems as well.

The time of just talking about the problems is well and truly over. We as a community want to see a concrete action plan on how the problems can be fixed promptly. The problems with the new network are well understood and can be summarised below:

• Excessive delays in getting to the destination
• Severe overcrowding during peak time
• Lost of direct routes and multiple transfers required to get to the destination adding to the delay. Commute time is now taking 2 – 3 times as long.
• Missing buses
• Ghost buses and unreliable Real Time Information
• Some routes are now missing in the new network

I would also encourage Metlink to share the many feedback which you have received since going live and all the historical feedback regarding the new network. The art of listening is to play back concerns which have already been provided by thousands of people recently and historically.

To make the Facebook Live sessions meaningful and constructive, I would like to suggest Metlink changing the sessions more to:

“This is what we will do given the feedback that we have already received for these suburbs and this is the timeframe that we will work to”

Anything less than what I suggested above is not going to address people’s scepticism that Metlink is consulting in good faith this time. I look forward to hearing from you.



Yours sincerely,

Lim Leong

2271 days ago

Part time nanny available!

Larissa from Brooklyn

Hi there! My name is Larissa King, i'm 27 years old and I recently moved to Wellington after 8 years in Auckland where I completed a Music degree and taught singing and songwriting in various schools and tertiary institutes around Auckland for the past 4 years!

I have also been nannying … View more
Hi there! My name is Larissa King, i'm 27 years old and I recently moved to Wellington after 8 years in Auckland where I completed a Music degree and taught singing and songwriting in various schools and tertiary institutes around Auckland for the past 4 years!

I have also been nannying part time for that entire 8 year period, most recently, 2 full days a week for a 1 and 3 year old for the entirety of last year. I have looked after a wide range of ages over the years, from 1 - 15.

I am currently available Thursday and Friday full days to fit some work around my current jobs! I am looking at 1 or 2 days of work at this point.
I am an energetic, fun person who thoroughly enjoys interacting with kids.

Full drivers license, first aid certificate, clean record, police vet and references available!
If this sounds like it work for you, I would love to hear from you!

2271 days ago

Karori Youth Awards 2018 - next Wednesday

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

Less than a week to go till the Karori Youth Awards 2018. Everyone from Karori is invited and we'd love to see you there to celebrate our incredible young people. Pop it in your calendar!

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2271 days ago

Proposing changes to alcohol ban areas

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’re reviewing the current Liquor Control bylaw and we have some proposed some changes to the alcohol ban areas. The consultation runs until 5pm Sunday 30 September and we want to hear what you think. To have your say click here.

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2271 days ago

Severe weather watch for Wellington region

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes… View moreFrom MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes the possibility of these gales becoming severe in Wellington, southern Wairarapa and the Kaikoura Coast.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case other areas are added to the watch, or if this is updated to a warning.

Heavy Rain Watch
Area: Wellington, and Wairarapa south of Featherston
Valid: 11 hours from 8:00am to 7:00pm Friday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, chiefly about Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the eastern hills of Wellington.

Strong Wind Watch
Area: Wellington, Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the Kaikoura Coast
Valid: 11 hours from 10:00am to 9:00pm Friday
Forecast: Southwesterlies may approach severe gale in exposed places.

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2271 days ago
2294 days ago

Buses

Susan from Wellington Central

Hi, if you're feeling frustrated about the buses there is now a FB group, Called 'Metlink: Not coming your way' Join up and have a voice www.facebook.com...

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2271 days ago

Mail delivered to us in error

Leanne from Northland

Hi neighbours, does anyone know a Melissa Boardman? We have some mail for her that was delivered to our address

2271 days ago

Love Tennis Weekend

Mel Jansen from Tennis Central Region

25 tennis clubs across the central region are opening their doors on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September from 1-4pm, and serving up a fun, FREE event for people of all ages.

The event is for anyone, young or old, who would like to try out - or get back into - tennis.

By attending, you will … View more
25 tennis clubs across the central region are opening their doors on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September from 1-4pm, and serving up a fun, FREE event for people of all ages.

The event is for anyone, young or old, who would like to try out - or get back into - tennis.

By attending, you will have the chance to win a trip for two to the 2019 ASB Classic in Auckland in January and score yourself a FREE Hell Pizza just for coming along!

Bring yourself or bring your family and find out all there is to love about tennis! Clubs will be firing up the barbeque, and there’ll be plenty of games and giveaways.

Racquets provided!

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