Aro Valley, Wellington

418 days ago

Qualified Carpenters looking for work

R-squared Construction

No Projects are the same and I understand that. I work closely with you to create a customized kitchen or bathroom design that aligns perfectly with your vision, needs, and space.

417 days ago

Spring is here!

The Urban Gardener

Spring is here and its time for a clean up after the wild winter! One off garden tidies available as well as regular maintenance visits to keep your garden looking its best all year round!

Hedge trimming, lawn care, general and seasonal pruning, pests and disease management, planting, mulching … View more
Spring is here and its time for a clean up after the wild winter! One off garden tidies available as well as regular maintenance visits to keep your garden looking its best all year round!

Hedge trimming, lawn care, general and seasonal pruning, pests and disease management, planting, mulching and weed control!

Get in touch today to organise a site visit where we can discuss what your garden needs to get it looking its best again!

info@theurbangardener.co.nz
www.theurbangardener.co.nz...

418 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from The Post

Simon Wool took this magnificent picture in his Karori garden recently.
Have you got kaka in your garden.

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418 days ago

Find out your heart age!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Try our online heart-health tool 'My Heart Check' to find out your estimated heart age compared to your actual age. The result may surprise you!

Click the link to find out more.

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418 days ago

Tramper faces his last great challenge

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from The Post

Many of you will have heard of backcountry stalwart Shaun Barnett.
A tramper, writer and historian he spent much of his life exploring the outdoors. Recently diagnosed with a brain tumour, he is working to finish his last book, Wild Notes.

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418 days ago

Children's Art Holiday Programme

Cheryl Corrado from Inverlochy Art School

Join us at Inverlochy these school holidays for a fun week of art.
The programme is a mixed media experience where drawing, painting, sculpture are used to teach the creative possibilities in the various art genres. Students will have made a variety of art objects by the end of the week and can … View more
Join us at Inverlochy these school holidays for a fun week of art.
The programme is a mixed media experience where drawing, painting, sculpture are used to teach the creative possibilities in the various art genres. Students will have made a variety of art objects by the end of the week and can take them home.

6-10 year olds -
www.inverlochy.org.nz...

10-14 year olds -
www.inverlochy.org.nz...

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418 days ago

Jewellery Making for Teens - Half day workshops

Cheryl Corrado from Inverlochy Art School

Craft your own rings in this introduction to metal-smithed jewellery making! In this quick paced one session workshop you’ll learn some metalworking fundamentals to turn raw metal into shining wearable rings. Use hammers and stamps to add textures and simple lettering to customise your creation!
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Craft your own rings in this introduction to metal-smithed jewellery making! In this quick paced one session workshop you’ll learn some metalworking fundamentals to turn raw metal into shining wearable rings. Use hammers and stamps to add textures and simple lettering to customise your creation!
Monday(2 Oct) and/or Wednesday(4 Oct) 10-1pm

www.inverlochy.org.nz...

www.inverlochy.org.nz...

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421 days ago

Dazed and confused by ghost road markings

Erin Gourley Reporter from The Post

Which way is the arrow pointing? It's hard to tell in the rain. New road markings have popped up around Wellington to make way for new bike lanes and bus lanes. But the old one white lines have been painted over with just a lick of black paint, leaving a confusing shadow.

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418 days ago

Take your work home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Five colour and styling tips with Resene for creating an at-home work space that works for you.

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419 days ago

WIN $350 FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD HERO!

The Team from NZ Compare

Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one … View more
Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you.
Nominate now!

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419 days ago

CUSTOMHOUSE QUAY - WATER OUTAGE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to … View more
Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to repair the pipe as soon as possible, and the issue is expected to be resolved late this afternoon.

Until then, to reduce traffic congestion, please avoid Customhouse Quay and the surrounding area.

Water Tankers are parked on Hunter Street, Lady Elizabeth Lane and Waring Taylor Street – please bring your own containers.

For more info, please see Wellington Water on Facebook.

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419 days ago

CUSTOMHOUSE QUAY - WATER OUTAGE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to … View more
Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to repair the pipe as soon as possible, and the issue is expected to be resolved late this afternoon.

Until then, to reduce traffic congestion, please avoid Customhouse Quay and the surrounding area.

Water Tankers are parked on Hunter Street, Lady Elizabeth Lane and Waring Taylor Street – please bring your own containers.

For more info, please see Wellington Water on Facebook.

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420 days ago

Nightsong head to Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre

After premiering in Auckland, Nightsong (Te Pō, Mr Red Light) are now at Circa Theatre until 30 September with I Want To Be Happy!

Binka is a guinea pig in a laboratory cage. Paul is the lab assistant who looks after her. Both just want to be happy again.

Humour and pathos collide in this … View more
After premiering in Auckland, Nightsong (Te Pō, Mr Red Light) are now at Circa Theatre until 30 September with I Want To Be Happy!

Binka is a guinea pig in a laboratory cage. Paul is the lab assistant who looks after her. Both just want to be happy again.

Humour and pathos collide in this blackly funny odyssey starring acting greats Jennifer Ludlam (as the guinea pig) and Joel Tobeck (as the lab technician).

“one of the most delightfully delicious pieces of theatre I have seen this year” – New Zealand Arts Review

On until 30 September, Circa One
Tues – Thurs 6.30pm, Fri – Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm
Book now

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420 days ago

Drums

Jason from Makara

Omega drums .

Price: $400

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423 days ago

Poll: Do you switch political teams?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the election just over a month away, kiwis are thinking about where to put their vote. For some, individual policies don't matter too much as they'll always vote the same. And for others, their political leanings have changed over time or with each election. Will your vote be vastly … View moreWith the election just over a month away, kiwis are thinking about where to put their vote. For some, individual policies don't matter too much as they'll always vote the same. And for others, their political leanings have changed over time or with each election. Will your vote be vastly different this year?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Do you switch political teams?
  • 50.6% Yes, my vote has changed
    50.6% Complete
  • 45.2% No, my vote has never strayed
    45.2% Complete
  • 4.2% I don't bother voting
    4.2% Complete
1627 votes
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