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1456 days ago

What will regional hubs mean for Wellington City?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Labour is planning to build regional state service hubs in areas like Lower Hutt and Kāpiti .

State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says hubs outside main centres such as Wellington and Auckland cities would take pressure off existing offices.

Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, … View more
Labour is planning to build regional state service hubs in areas like Lower Hutt and Kāpiti .

State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says hubs outside main centres such as Wellington and Auckland cities would take pressure off existing offices.

Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, while there are about 37,000 in the private sector. A Cabinet paper tabled last year revealed the State Services Commission wanted to “reduce the footprint” of government workers in the Wellington and Auckland regions, and move agencies elsewhere when possible.

What do you think of moving state servants out of Wellington City?

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1454 days ago

Calling all Small Business Owners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from… View more
This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing

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1454 days ago

Get Saving!

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

We thought this was amazing. What a great way to teach your children the value of saving and getting them to add up the money is a fun way to do some maths. You could try using different bottles and different coins here in NZ.

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1454 days ago

Solid Wood Desk - Well Loved

Stephen from Mount Cook

Solid wood desk, don't know what kind sorry.
It's structurally sound, well loved, it could do with a sand and a polish and generally a bit of TLC.
It has four drawers, and it's on casters that can be removed.
92cm(w) x 43cm(d) x 81cm(h), 77cm high without casters.
Dimensions in … View more
Solid wood desk, don't know what kind sorry.
It's structurally sound, well loved, it could do with a sand and a polish and generally a bit of TLC.
It has four drawers, and it's on casters that can be removed.
92cm(w) x 43cm(d) x 81cm(h), 77cm high without casters.
Dimensions in a photo also

Price: $50

1454 days ago

Don't forget to check your WoF and CoF

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Just a reminder that Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency issued COVID extensions for vehicle registrations, Warrants of Fitness (WoF) and Certificates of Fitness (CoF) end at 11.59pm on Saturday 10 October.

We’ve been popping warnings onto vehicles with expired documents since the beginning of … View more
Just a reminder that Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency issued COVID extensions for vehicle registrations, Warrants of Fitness (WoF) and Certificates of Fitness (CoF) end at 11.59pm on Saturday 10 October.

We’ve been popping warnings onto vehicles with expired documents since the beginning of September, and we’ll resume issuing infringements from Sunday 11 October 2020 7am.
If your vehicle is unwarranted or unlicensed after this date, you may be issued a $200 fee.

For more information, visit: wellington.govt.nz...

1454 days ago

Happy World Vegetarian Day!

Sustainability Trust

Happy World Vegetarian Day

We're not going to hit you with facts and figures about vegetarianism.. but we thought we'd share a story from one of our own - Susie

And yes, just in case you were wondering - we have demolished all the food you see below

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1454 days ago

Regular Cleaning ✅ Supporting Hard Working People ✅Supporting Strong Environment Ethics ✅

Tiffany Alderman from Kleen co.

Kleen co. offers a range of services - with all your cleaning needs covered. If you are thinking life would be easier if you didn't have to do your home cleaning then you are thinking good thoughts.

Our team are:
Small and fully trained ✅
Given ongoing supported ✅
Provided with specific… View more
Kleen co. offers a range of services - with all your cleaning needs covered. If you are thinking life would be easier if you didn't have to do your home cleaning then you are thinking good thoughts.

Our team are:
Small and fully trained ✅
Given ongoing supported ✅
Provided with specific feedback directly from you, the client ✅
Provided with the best kit and plenty of eco - products ✅
Paid the up to date living wage, generous allowances and motivating incentives ✅

We do good things for the environment. The more of you that support our business the more research we can do - our systems are constantly improving thanks to our love and dedication of the eco-system and the ability to do so.

For all cleaning enquiries contact us today ! Contact Tiffany on 0220 445 610 or email details of your home to hello@kleen.nz for an instant quote.

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1454 days ago

Mass recall of popular reusable coffee cups

Neighbourly.co.nz

Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately … View more
Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately as a user could be burnt or scalded.

What you need to know:

- Contact Biopak or ring 0800 246 725 to get a refund on faulty items.

- The products were sold from January 2013 to September 2020

- All resuable coffee cups (8oz, 12oz, 16oz) in plain green or white should be
returned to Biopak.

- Those with custom names “SexieCoffie”, “Columbit”, “Echo”, “Hedland”, “Crop to Cup” or “Home Grain”. Should be returned immediately.

To find out more about this recall, see the government recall website.

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1456 days ago

SAYGO classes opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt

Corinne Morris from

We are happy to announce new SAYGO classes will be opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt:
When: Tuesdays at 11am (starting from 20th October)
Where: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah

When: Wednesdays at 11am (starting from 21st October)
Where: Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott, … View more
We are happy to announce new SAYGO classes will be opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt:
When: Tuesdays at 11am (starting from 20th October)
Where: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah

When: Wednesdays at 11am (starting from 21st October)
Where: Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 

Our Hataitai classes are still open:
When: Wednesdays at 12pm
Where: All Saints Church, Hataitai
Email: acwellington.org.nz or Call: Ann on 04 499 6646 to find out more.

1455 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Something a little different this week. You might need a memory like an elephant but who knows what is happening in this picture?

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1456 days ago

ASB Bank Senior Priority Direct Phone Line

Corinne Morris from

One of our wonderful newsletter readers have emailed in to let us know that ASB bank has set up a Senior Priority Direct Phone Line.

Call on 0800 272 119 for your banking questions and needs.

1457 days ago

What are your memories of Pigeon Park?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Who can remember Pigeon Park?

In 1992 it was renamed Te Aro Park as part of a major redesign of the park, which was once a Maori pa site. After Europeans arrived it was the site of the first Christian sermon.
In World War Two it was the gathering point for pacifist objectors. For years it was also… View more
Who can remember Pigeon Park?

In 1992 it was renamed Te Aro Park as part of a major redesign of the park, which was once a Maori pa site. After Europeans arrived it was the site of the first Christian sermon.
In World War Two it was the gathering point for pacifist objectors. For years it was also the starting point for demonstrations to Parliament.

It has again been in the news recently over complaints about people taking drugs and unruly behavior on the park, which was once the home to a sizable population of pigeons.

If you do not want your comments used in a story please put NFP (Not For Publication).

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1456 days ago

School Holiday Programme at the Circus Hub! Sign up now!

Laura from Newtown

👉Looking for something fun for those little monkeys to do over the holidays? Why not book them into a school holiday programme with a circus twist 🎪
The Circus Hub is Newtown runs a holiday programme for children aged 5 to 15. Your children will have an opportunity to learn awesome aerials … View more
👉Looking for something fun for those little monkeys to do over the holidays? Why not book them into a school holiday programme with a circus twist 🎪
The Circus Hub is Newtown runs a holiday programme for children aged 5 to 15. Your children will have an opportunity to learn awesome aerials arts, brilliant balancing and terrific tumbling, plus lots of fun games and creative exercises! No day is the same at circus 🤸
Our programme has started and runs until 8 October. Head to our website to book: www.circus.org.nz...

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1456 days ago

Moon cake festival is coming

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,

Have you heard of Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival?
Yes, it's also a family gathering day, with beautiful full moon and moon cakes.

Have you tried Chinese Moon Cakes yet?
One word, DELICIOUS!
Another word, SCRUMPTIOUS!… View more
Dear Neighbours,

Have you heard of Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival?
Yes, it's also a family gathering day, with beautiful full moon and moon cakes.

Have you tried Chinese Moon Cakes yet?
One word, DELICIOUS!
Another word, SCRUMPTIOUS!
It's the delicious food with beautiful wish!

We offer a wide variaty of Moon Cakes from Hong Kong, Macao, and Mainland China.
Please come and take our best wishes!

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