Brooklyn, Wellington

1467 days ago

Would you feel safe at the theatre"

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The theatre industry is calling for a change to regulations, which would see them doing away with social distancing and enforcing masks.

Those involved in the industry believe it is unfair you can 80 people on a bus you can only have a maximum of 100 people at a theatre. What do you think?

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1462 days ago

We need your pre-loved furniture!

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

The op shops are looking bare and with an increasing waitlist for furniture items through our social assistance service, we need your pre-loved furniture!

#Didyouknow Through the sale of furniture in our op shops, we generate the majority of funding for the St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington … View more
The op shops are looking bare and with an increasing waitlist for furniture items through our social assistance service, we need your pre-loved furniture!

#Didyouknow Through the sale of furniture in our op shops, we generate the majority of funding for the St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington welfare and support services
๐Ÿ’™ food assistance
๐Ÿ’™ social work
๐Ÿ’™ supported employment
๐Ÿ’™ clothing and furniture assistance
๐Ÿ’™ support for new mums and their babies
๐Ÿ’™ meaningful activity for marginalised individuals in the community.

If you have items available for donation, please call 04 389 7122 to book a free pick-up.

#communitysupport

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1462 days ago

Wellington On a Plate goes digital

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Fancy a mouth watering burger but do not know where to find it!
If that is you, Wellington On a Plate has just what you are looking for.
Festival-goers wonโ€™t have to look further than their smartphones to access an all-revealing map where the possibilities of burgers seem endless.

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1463 days ago

Take part in Pots for Tots for Plunket with Resene!

Resene

Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View more
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.

The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.

Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!

Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Learn more

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1463 days ago
1463 days ago

Meet the Rongotai Electorate Candidates, Thursday 24th September

Rhona Carson from Newtown Residents' Association Inc

Have you decided who to vote for? Come to our meeting at St Anneโ€™s Hall, Emmett St, Newtown to hear from the candidates. The doors open at 7.00pm, and the meeting will start promptly at 7.30pm.
The meeting will be chaired jointly by Newtown Residents Patrick Morgan and Yadana Saw. It will be … View more
Have you decided who to vote for? Come to our meeting at St Anneโ€™s Hall, Emmett St, Newtown to hear from the candidates. The doors open at 7.00pm, and the meeting will start promptly at 7.30pm.
The meeting will be chaired jointly by Newtown Residents Patrick Morgan and Yadana Saw. It will be live streamed on Facebook.
The candidates will talk briefly about why you should vote for them, followed by questions from the floor.
The formal presentations, questions and answers will be followed by supper and time for informal conversation โ€“ we hope to see you there!

1463 days ago

How do we home in on household waste?

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

As part of our Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2020 are proposing a new set of bylaw controls that may affect how you dispose of your waste and recycling.

To find out more and have your say, visit: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...

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1464 days ago

Poll: Do you believe Let's Get Wellington Moving will ever happen?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The $6.4 billion Letโ€™s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme is under review, despite $4 million a month being leaked into the project.

Sources told Stuff the monthly cost was revealed to Wellington City councillors by a staff member in recent days, with one source also revealing the 20-year … View more
The $6.4 billion Letโ€™s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme is under review, despite $4 million a month being leaked into the project.

Sources told Stuff the monthly cost was revealed to Wellington City councillors by a staff member in recent days, with one source also revealing the 20-year project was set to be reviewed. LGWM refused to comment on the monthly costs, but confirmed in a statement that three independent consultants are reviewing the programme.

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Do you believe Let's Get Wellington Moving will ever happen?
  • 71.9% No - it is is an expensive pipe dream
    71.9% Complete
  • 18% Yes - it is a great idea
    18% Complete
  • 10.1% Not sure
    10.1% Complete
89 votes
1463 days ago

Wellington Home and Garden Show dates confirmed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

With the country back at Level 1, one of the events to confirm its dates is the Wellington Home and Garden Show on October 2-4, Sky Stadium. Tickets 8.

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1464 days ago

More windy weather coming

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It has been a windy few weeks and the Met Service is predicting that it is not over yet.

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1468 days ago

How do we take the junk out of mail?

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We are proposing that unaddressed mail or advertising mail may not be put in letter boxes that are clearly marked with the words โ€œno circularsโ€ or โ€œno junk mailโ€.

Do you agree or disagree?

Visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... to have your say on our proposed Solid Waste Management … View more
We are proposing that unaddressed mail or advertising mail may not be put in letter boxes that are clearly marked with the words โ€œno circularsโ€ or โ€œno junk mailโ€.

Do you agree or disagree?

Visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... to have your say on our proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2020.

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1464 days ago

2 black shelving units

Julie from Karori

These two wooden shelving units are in excellent unmarked condition and surplus to requirements.
Measurements :
Height: 150 cm
Width: 63 cm
Depth: top shelf: 10cm
Second shelf: 18 cm
Third shelf: 26 cm
Bottom shelf: 33.5 cm
The units can be carried by 1 person ( pick up is drive on Karori)
They … View more
These two wooden shelving units are in excellent unmarked condition and surplus to requirements.
Measurements :
Height: 150 cm
Width: 63 cm
Depth: top shelf: 10cm
Second shelf: 18 cm
Third shelf: 26 cm
Bottom shelf: 33.5 cm
The units can be carried by 1 person ( pick up is drive on Karori)
They could be dismantled with a Philips screwdriver if you prefer to do that.

Price: $60

1464 days ago

We're moving to Alert Level 1!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Kia kaha Pลneke!
We are moving to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm tonight (21 September) until further notice from the Government.
Our services and facilities will return to normal with contact tracing encouraged.

๐Ÿ’› The Harbourside Market will reopen on Sunday 27 September

๐Ÿ’› All our pools and … View more
Kia kaha Pลneke!
We are moving to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm tonight (21 September) until further notice from the Government.
Our services and facilities will return to normal with contact tracing encouraged.

๐Ÿ’› The Harbourside Market will reopen on Sunday 27 September

๐Ÿ’› All our pools and recreation centres will remain open with programmes and fitness classes resuming normal scheduling

๐Ÿ’› Rubbish and recycling collection services are operating as usual

๐Ÿ’› Southern Landfill, the Tip Shop and Recycling Centre will resume normal service

๐Ÿ’› All Library branches are open with all programmes and events resuming normal scheduling over the next few weeks

For more information on the operation of our services and facilities visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
Great work Pลneke!

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1464 days ago

Masks no longer compulsory for commuters

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Following the Governmentโ€™s alert level 1 announcement Metlink has confirmed that face coverings will not be mandatory on board bus, ferry and train services from Tuesday September 22 2020. While some passengers may continue to wear face coverings out of personal preference, the focus for all … View moreFollowing the Governmentโ€™s alert level 1 announcement Metlink has confirmed that face coverings will not be mandatory on board bus, ferry and train services from Tuesday September 22 2020. While some passengers may continue to wear face coverings out of personal preference, the focus for all passengers should now be on personal hygiene measures and tracking journeys. Metlink is encouraging all passengers to log their travel, using the Governmentโ€™s COVID-19 tracing app for contact tracing purposes. For further updates check out the Metlink website metlink.org.nz/covid-19

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1464 days ago

Wellington Chamber Music this Sunday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

With the move to Level 1 Wellingtoin Chamber Music has confirmed the performance by NZTrio this Sunday.

NZTrio - 3 pm to 5 pm Sunday 27 September 2020 at St Andrew's on The Terrace.

Tickets $40, Under 26 $10. This is the first appearance in the series by new NZTrio โ€“ Amalia Hall … View more
With the move to Level 1 Wellingtoin Chamber Music has confirmed the performance by NZTrio this Sunday.

NZTrio - 3 pm to 5 pm Sunday 27 September 2020 at St Andrew's on The Terrace.

Tickets $40, Under 26 $10. This is the first appearance in the series by new NZTrio โ€“ Amalia Hall (violin), Somi Kim (piano) and Ashley Brown (cello).

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