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1252 days ago

Plastic and metal lid recycling

Sustainability Trust

Did you know that you're not supposed to put metal or plastic lids in your kerbside recycling bag/bin? These items are too small and fall through the rollers at the southern landfill and often end up in the landfill.

It's ok though because we're here to save the day! Thanks to a … View more
Did you know that you're not supposed to put metal or plastic lids in your kerbside recycling bag/bin? These items are too small and fall through the rollers at the southern landfill and often end up in the landfill.

It's ok though because we're here to save the day! Thanks to a couple of awesome partnerships (Tiny Plastic Factory and McAuley Metals), we're able to accept plastic lids labelled 2,4 or 5 + all metal jar lids and bottle caps for recycling.

So save them up and bring them to us. We're at 2 Forresters lane Wellington.

This is a free service.

1257 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Pippa

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Our SPCA Pet of the Day this week is Pippa the dog.

"My ideal home would be one with a nice backyard, that is big enough for me to explore and potter around in the sun as I love toasting myself on a sunny day. I very much enjoy my daily walks so would love a family that would be keen to go … View more
Our SPCA Pet of the Day this week is Pippa the dog.

"My ideal home would be one with a nice backyard, that is big enough for me to explore and potter around in the sun as I love toasting myself on a sunny day. I very much enjoy my daily walks so would love a family that would be keen to go out, explore with me and show me all the wonderful things out there.
As I want to keep all the cuddles and tummy rubs for myself I am looking for a home as an only dog. Don't be fooled by my size, I can be cheeky and have jumped fences before, so am needing a home that has high fencing. I could live with older kids that are confident around big boisterous ladies like myself.
I do however come with a medical waiver my new home would have to be aware of. So if you think I'm the girl for you please contact the canine team for more information."

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1253 days ago

Keeping up with the kororā, live cam launched on Wellington coast

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Anyone with an internet connection can gain a glimpse into the secret lives of kororā thanks to new cameras set up by Urban Wildlife Trust and Niwa.
Kororā, or little blue penguins, are found around New Zealand’s coasts and grow to only 35 centimetres tall – the smallest species of penguin in… View more
Anyone with an internet connection can gain a glimpse into the secret lives of kororā thanks to new cameras set up by Urban Wildlife Trust and Niwa.
Kororā, or little blue penguins, are found around New Zealand’s coasts and grow to only 35 centimetres tall – the smallest species of penguin in the world.
They visit land between June and March each year to lay eggs, care for their young and moult before returning to sea to feed during April and May.
Two high resolution cameras and an external microphone have been installed in a little blue penguin nest box in Evans Bay, with Kororā Cam now streaming straight to YouTube.

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1255 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Yep, it is not Friday but by coincidence both Andrew Gorrie and Rosa Marie visited Zealandia and photographed a stroppy tūī who did not want to share the sugar feeder.
Check out the photo of a kaka by Gorrie and the tūī by Marie. Which picture do your prefer?

1253 days ago

Sunday Garage Sale in Island Bay

Deborah from Island Bay

Garage sale Sunday 11am - 3pm at 330 The Esplanade, Island Bay.

Huge variety of stuff: wedding dresses, cross-trainer, food processor, vacuum cleaner, kitchen utensils, gas heater, Marsden uniform skirt, snowboots, clothes, toys, pictures, tools.

Money raised is for a scholarship for a young mum … View more
Garage sale Sunday 11am - 3pm at 330 The Esplanade, Island Bay.

Huge variety of stuff: wedding dresses, cross-trainer, food processor, vacuum cleaner, kitchen utensils, gas heater, Marsden uniform skirt, snowboots, clothes, toys, pictures, tools.

Money raised is for a scholarship for a young mum through New Horizons For Women Trust.

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1253 days ago

Confidence.

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

With a confident attitude, you can reach great heights.

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1261 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It has been in the news a lot lately, under a different name, so where is this?

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1254 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1254 days ago

Art Exhibition

Annette from Island Bay

JAZZ OF ART Group Exhibition at BLUEBELLE CAFE 9 - 28 June.
coincides with Wellington Jazz Festival. 'Blue in Green' artist: Douglas McArthur 'Miles in Focus' artist: Ian Logan and many more !

1255 days ago

12 Important Questions to ask when Choosing your Property Manager (Part 3 of 6)

Andrew from Personal Property Management

5) How long are your properties typically vacant?
PPM answer: Minimising vacancies is key, so we endeavour to have little downtime between tenancies on average I would say about 5 days


6) What miscellaneous fees could I be charged for the management of my property?
PPM answer: We don’t charge… View more
5) How long are your properties typically vacant?
PPM answer: Minimising vacancies is key, so we endeavour to have little downtime between tenancies on average I would say about 5 days


6) What miscellaneous fees could I be charged for the management of my property?
PPM answer: We don’t charge monthly administration fees, set up fees, photography fees, advertising costs or a percentage on top of all bills paid on your behalf as is common, all this is covered in the management fee and letting fee. The only extra cost in Inspections which we do depending on what your insurance provider needs – normally every three months.

This means no surprises on your rental statements.

For more details on fees and how we operate please call Andrew on 0274888933

1258 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Marlie

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature Marlie who belongs to Darren and Johanna of Berhampore.
"Marlie, our cat, loves hanging out on the streets of Berhampore. Marlie is an inquisitive little girl who loves to check out what’s happening in the neighbourhood."
Remember if you want your pet featured on … View more
This week we feature Marlie who belongs to Darren and Johanna of Berhampore.
"Marlie, our cat, loves hanging out on the streets of Berhampore. Marlie is an inquisitive little girl who loves to check out what’s happening in the neighbourhood."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1255 days ago

BORED?? Need a Challenge??

Karori Bridge Club

Exercise your mind and learn to play Bridge.


Bridge is to cards what chess is to board games – the ultimate challenge for card players.

It's Canasta on steroids, 500 taken to a whole new level of excitement.

The best way to start your Bridge odyssey is to join the right club. One… View more
Exercise your mind and learn to play Bridge.


Bridge is to cards what chess is to board games – the ultimate challenge for card players.

It's Canasta on steroids, 500 taken to a whole new level of excitement.

The best way to start your Bridge odyssey is to join the right club. One that offers lessons to help you over the steep learning curve and where experienced players are keen to mentor newcomers. The right club will become your second home and its members, new friends.

Karori is that club for Wellingtonians. Lessons are about to start. A warning, bridge can be addictive.


For more information: 04 476-6179 or karoribridge@gmail.com

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Bridge - Mind Sport
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1256 days ago

Donate your unused Bicycles

Anuruddha from Karori

Do you have unused bicycle gathering dust and would like to donate it for a good cause.
We are collecting and refurbishing used bicycles to be donated to poor children in need.
Please contact us on mobile 021 701832 or email apereranz@gmail.com if you want to be part of this cause.

1259 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks contribution comes from Louise Thomas.

"Is that a little blue sky this afternoon? I feel like a mole rat emerging after a week in the burrow. This grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) seems pretty happy to see the sun. He's posing in a cedar tree for Christmas cards."

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1256 days ago

Planning a trip to the Landfill?

Wellington City Council

From 14 June, the Transfer Station at Wellington’s Southern Landfill will temporarily close on weekdays while the roof is replaced – but it will be open as usual at weekends.

The closure will impact residential customers dropping off general waste, hazardous waste and green waste, but … View more
From 14 June, the Transfer Station at Wellington’s Southern Landfill will temporarily close on weekdays while the roof is replaced – but it will be open as usual at weekends.

The closure will impact residential customers dropping off general waste, hazardous waste and green waste, but commercial waste operators won’t be affected.

The Tip Shop, Recycle Centre and Capital Compost will remain open.

The work is expected to take at least five weeks.
Find out more

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