Breaker Bay, Wellington

2128 days ago

TOXIC ALGAE

Rebecca from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Summer is a great time to enjoy our coast and waterways, but there are some times and places where caution is needed. The best thing you can do to keep yourself, your family and pets safe is know what toxic algae looks like and avoid it.

The algae grows on submerged riverstones in a shiny … View more
Summer is a great time to enjoy our coast and waterways, but there are some times and places where caution is needed. The best thing you can do to keep yourself, your family and pets safe is know what toxic algae looks like and avoid it.

The algae grows on submerged riverstones in a shiny brown/dark green coating, or as dark brown strands. When it dies it floats to the surface and forms small brown or white mats at the water’s edge

If a person in your group swallows even a small amount of toxic algae (coin sized or less) seek IMMEDIATE medical attention.

DOGS
Toxic algae is deadly to dogs, who love the taste of the mats which float at the river’s edge. Keep your dog on a leash and away from the water. If your dog swallows toxic algae seek immediate veterinary attention.

Watch our video and learn to identify toxic algae #ToxicAlgaeWgtn
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2128 days ago

♥️ Love Where You Live – Feb. 1st to 28th ♥️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! And no, we’re not just talking about the heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and cheesy cards lining the aisles of stores... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign. February is all about finding ways to show your community a little extra love and care.
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Love is in the air this month! And no, we’re not just talking about the heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and cheesy cards lining the aisles of stores... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign. February is all about finding ways to show your community a little extra love and care.

Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee to paint a community mural, or installing a communal free kai pantry or library - there are so many ways to make our neighbourhoods that much more enjoyable for everyone.

Share your experiences with us by email or tag us online including the following hashtag:

#NSNZlovewhereyoulive

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2128 days ago

Be a water hero and be in to win!

The Team from Wellington Water

For the first seven days (at least) following an earthquake, you will be relying on your own stored water and wastewater plans. We want to know if you have what it takes to be a Water Hero!

Water heroes are people who are prepared. You may not have any control when it comes to a major earthquake … View more
For the first seven days (at least) following an earthquake, you will be relying on your own stored water and wastewater plans. We want to know if you have what it takes to be a Water Hero!

Water heroes are people who are prepared. You may not have any control when it comes to a major earthquake and its impact on the region, but you do have control about how you will respond and how prepared you and your family are.

Let us know how you're going by filling in our quick quiz and you'll be in the draw to win a Weber Baby Q BBQ and an emergency water pack!

Competition closes 5pm, Monday 4 March 2019.

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2128 days ago

Motu Kairangi Te Kōhanga Reo 0-6 years Tamariki, Mokopuna & whānau

Te Rina Neighbourly Lead from Miramar

Due to the high number of enquiries from our local Communities, to avoid disappointment it is now essential that new enrollments & your whānau interests are registered with myself personally as per the information in our Motu Kairangi Te Kōhanga Reo flyer. Thank you to our amazing, supportive… View moreDue to the high number of enquiries from our local Communities, to avoid disappointment it is now essential that new enrollments & your whānau interests are registered with myself personally as per the information in our Motu Kairangi Te Kōhanga Reo flyer. Thank you to our amazing, supportive local families who have registered their tamariki, mokopuna & whānau to date. We have spaces still available at this time...Motu Kairangi, Miramar, Maupuia, Strathmore Park, Raukawa, Seatoun & our surrouding local communities...He mihi aroha tēnei ki a koutou, mātou, tātou e

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2128 days ago

Stop work meetings to affect some off peak bus services in Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stop work meetings by Tramways Union members will affect off peak services operated by NZ Bus on Thursday 7 February and Friday 8 February.

Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Sustainable Transport Committee Chair Barbara Donaldson says the meetings can provide more certainty for bus … View more
Stop work meetings by Tramways Union members will affect off peak services operated by NZ Bus on Thursday 7 February and Friday 8 February.

Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Sustainable Transport Committee Chair Barbara Donaldson says the meetings can provide more certainty for bus customers across the region. Keep updated here

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2128 days ago

Could native birds replace pesticides?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Just as honeybees pollinating orchards provide a service that benefits humans through fruit production, birds provide a valuable service too. What native birds do you see in your garden?

2128 days ago

What's on at Strathmore Community Centres, 108 Strathmore Ave and Raukawa Reserve.

Toni Taylor from Strathmore Park Community Centre Trust

Kia ora koutou!

Hot hot hot! Hope you’re all ‘keeping cool till after school’?

Kotahi Music Festival is on this Waitangi Day, 6th Feb here In Strathmore!
Check out the awesome line up on their Website www.Kotahimusic.co.nz...

Strathmore Park Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Ave … View more
Kia ora koutou!

Hot hot hot! Hope you’re all ‘keeping cool till after school’?

Kotahi Music Festival is on this Waitangi Day, 6th Feb here In Strathmore!
Check out the awesome line up on their Website www.Kotahimusic.co.nz...

Strathmore Park Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Ave welcomes Timothy Teng who will be hosting a ‘Board games evening’ every Monday night 7-9pm. Starts tonight!
There will be a variety of games including Scrabble, Codenames, Battleships, Seven Wonders, Ticket to Ride, Snakes and Ladders, Bananagrams, exploding Kittens, Monopoly, Munchkins and more…
But feel free to bring your own and come and meet the lovely Timothy!
Gold coin entry or Koha.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

We had to say goodbye to the wonderful Janeen of Big Bold and Beautiful last year. Janeen is taking advantage of the Cruise ship passengers on the Wellington Waterfront for her food stall “Janeens Feel Good Food”. Head along and say hi! www.facebook.com...

In replace of Janeen, the lovely Karina Lopez will be taking her classes on Monday mornings 11-12pm.
Karina has a gentle and calming approach and has experience in ‘Zumba’ classes also.
Come along and join in! A special appearance from Janeen might just happen one day ;)

Raukawa Community Centre has Story time with Debbie from Newtown Wellington City Libraries Ages 1-10yrs. Tuesday 4.30 - 5.30pm
Children’s Swap a book Tuesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm

Keep a look out on our Facebook page for updates of our events

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2140 days ago

Brick Bats to New World Miramar wednesday 24th Jan

Geffrey from Strathmore Park

Today as I went through to pay, the very polite cashier said $99 and I said to him that seems to be too much, however he took my $99 and I said I will check receipt and I did guess what. So he missed the 4 nectarines but charged me $36 for a fruit platter which I never bought. Annie fixed it all up… View moreToday as I went through to pay, the very polite cashier said $99 and I said to him that seems to be too much, however he took my $99 and I said I will check receipt and I did guess what. So he missed the 4 nectarines but charged me $36 for a fruit platter which I never bought. Annie fixed it all up for me but here is the warning EVERYONE. Check your receipts is imperative I think and how many other mistakes are made if you don't check.
I phboned management very apologetic but think more care needs to be taken tha we the custome do not pay for something we never bought. so today a BIG BOO BOO BOO for NEW WORLD Miramar Geoff

2129 days ago

Wellington Metlink introduce new timetables – changes to 29 routes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Metlink is introducing new timetables which will increase frequency and improve on-time performance to key routes across the region.

The following routes will see changes: 1, 2, 3, 7, 12, 12e, 14, 17, 17e, 18, 18e, 19, 21, 22, 23, 23z, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30x, 31x, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37.

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Metlink is introducing new timetables which will increase frequency and improve on-time performance to key routes across the region.

The following routes will see changes: 1, 2, 3, 7, 12, 12e, 14, 17, 17e, 18, 18e, 19, 21, 22, 23, 23z, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30x, 31x, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37.

Metlink will have staff on the streets at hubs and key stops throughout the network, helping customers with timetable and bus information during the rollout of the February changes. Read more

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2129 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Has your bench or desk got more clutter than you’d like to admit? Create this handy desk organiser – not only does it look good but it will help to keep your clutter under control too! Choose your favourite Resene colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for … View moreHas your bench or desk got more clutter than you’d like to admit? Create this handy desk organiser – not only does it look good but it will help to keep your clutter under control too! Choose your favourite Resene colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself .

2129 days ago

Have your say on UK-NZ trade

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

New Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.

Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict… View more
New Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.

Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict the flow of goods and services between our countries, and closer cooperation on progressive trade issues, including environmental protection.

Submissions are closing on 11 February, so to make your voice heard, just answer our quick poll question and share your thoughts now.
Have your say

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2133 days ago

What do you think of the new NZ police armour?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

All New Zealand police officers will receive new stab- and bullet-proof vests in a $20 million roll-out over the next three-and-a-half years.

The current vests - which were introduced in 2006 - are stab-proof, but special vests are worn by any officers involved in firearms … View more
Hey neighbours,

All New Zealand police officers will receive new stab- and bullet-proof vests in a $20 million roll-out over the next three-and-a-half years.

The current vests - which were introduced in 2006 - are stab-proof, but special vests are worn by any officers involved in firearms call-outs.

They have passed their warranty, but remain "safe and fit for purpose", says Police Commissioner Mike Bush.

What do you think about the new armour? Are police officers safe using the current vests? Are you surprised the existing vests aren't stab- and bullet-proof?

To read more, click here.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2130 days ago

Fisher-Price Castle

Emily from Miramar

Great condition Fisher-Price Castle with the accessories as picture. Pick up in Miramar.

Price: $20

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