Brooklyn, Wellington

1473 days ago

Beat 2020 with funding from Prospa

Prospa

2020 has been challenging and especially hard for small businesses. If you’re a small business owner looking to get back to business, then talk to Prospa, New Zealand’s small business lending specialist. Prospa offers business loans up to $300K with a fast decision and funding possible in 24 … View more2020 has been challenging and especially hard for small businesses. If you’re a small business owner looking to get back to business, then talk to Prospa, New Zealand’s small business lending specialist. Prospa offers business loans up to $300K with a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours.

Apply in as little as 10 minutes so you can get back to business sooner.
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1474 days ago

Tātou Rohe - Our Region 11 September

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Newest version of Tātou Rohe – Our Region is out! Have a read here: bit.ly...

If you’d like to receive this newsletter bi-weekly, directly to your inbox, subscribe online at www.gw.govt.nz...

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1473 days ago

Healthy Homes Standards

Andrew from Personal Property Management

On the 1st of July 2019, the government implemented the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019 which introduced specific and minimum standards around 5 key areas of a rental property: Heating, Insulation, Ventilation, Moisture and Drainage, and Draught Stopping. Please see… View moreOn the 1st of July 2019, the government implemented the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019 which introduced specific and minimum standards around 5 key areas of a rental property: Heating, Insulation, Ventilation, Moisture and Drainage, and Draught Stopping. Please see the link below.
As from 1 December this year, it will be a requirement to include a Statement of Current Level of Compliance for any new, varied, or renewed tenancy agreement. This Statement outlines exactly how the property currently complies and where it ‘fails’, and what steps will be taken to ensure compliance before the deadline of 1 July 2021.
If you have a rental and need help with any of these new requirements please call Andrew on 0274888933.

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1473 days ago

MGP scooters

Eli from Mornington

All have grips bearings have been lubed and old wheels replaced all running smooth

Price: $40

1475 days ago

Racism a daily reality for Muslim shop owner

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Nureddin Abdurahman has plenty of first hand experience of racism.

When a woman walked into his Wellington shop and said his religion is evil and that Muslims have the potential to “bring jihad and kill us all”, the shop owner was disappointed, but not surprised.

Abdurahman shared a … View more
Nureddin Abdurahman has plenty of first hand experience of racism.

When a woman walked into his Wellington shop and said his religion is evil and that Muslims have the potential to “bring jihad and kill us all”, the shop owner was disappointed, but not surprised.

Abdurahman shared a 15-minute video of the interaction with the woman online, which created a significant response and prompted conversations about how to appropriately discuss religion.

Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon viewed the video and said there is “no need to fear Islamophobia in Aotearoa as there no need to fear Christianity”.
”A father-of-three and owner of Kilbirnie’s Near And Far Import Export Ltd, Nureddin Abdurahman, is used to discrimination in New Zealand, after the years of racism he experienced working as a taxi driver. Drunken verbal and physical abuse aimed at Abdurahman and his colleagues was normal."

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1473 days ago

Karori Lions selling face-masks at St Ninian's Saturday fair

Tom Neighbourly Lead from Karori

Karori Lion and Masketeer-in-Chief, Rosemary, displays a selection of our carefully, hand-made, masks on sale at St Ninian's Church, Karori Road, this morning. The fair continues until 1:00pm this afternoon.
- and Karori Lion Mary helps fellow Lion Vaughan select a suitable mask to match his… View more
Karori Lion and Masketeer-in-Chief, Rosemary, displays a selection of our carefully, hand-made, masks on sale at St Ninian's Church, Karori Road, this morning. The fair continues until 1:00pm this afternoon.
- and Karori Lion Mary helps fellow Lion Vaughan select a suitable mask to match his high sartorial standards, and indicates the main beneficiary of this fund-raising project - the Playscape area at the new Wellington Children's Hospital

1475 days ago

Missing woman in Miramar

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding Ioanna Siatiras, 82, who has been reported missing from her home in Miramar.
She was last seen around 9:30pm on Thursday near New World Miramar.

Ioanna is described as 5’5, of medium build and likely wearing black. Her family and Police are … View more
Police are seeking the public’s help in finding Ioanna Siatiras, 82, who has been reported missing from her home in Miramar.
She was last seen around 9:30pm on Thursday near New World Miramar.

Ioanna is described as 5’5, of medium build and likely wearing black. Her family and Police are concerned for her welfare and want to make sure she is safe, so are asking anyone who has seen her to contact Police immediately.
If you have any information about her whereabouts please call Police on 105 quoting job number P043627041.

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1474 days ago

Looking for gardening support?

Yates NZ

Join the Yates Growing Community – a free online blog to share successes, get advice & win prizes in fun challenges along the way!

A great place for gardeners of all skill levels, including newbies, to come together. You just need a passion for gardening, and a willingness to share your … View more
Join the Yates Growing Community – a free online blog to share successes, get advice & win prizes in fun challenges along the way!

A great place for gardeners of all skill levels, including newbies, to come together. You just need a passion for gardening, and a willingness to share your journey.

The current challenge running is the Vegie Growing Challenge, and there are over $4000 worth of Go Gardening vouchers and Yates goodies up for grabs
Join the community

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1474 days ago

Information on Boarding at Nelson College

Nelson College

Nelson College's Headmaster Richard Dykes will be in Wellington on Friday 18th September, and is keen to meet with any parents who are considering sending their son to Nelson College. With a welcoming family environment, our school has consistently high-level academic, sporting and leadership … View moreNelson College's Headmaster Richard Dykes will be in Wellington on Friday 18th September, and is keen to meet with any parents who are considering sending their son to Nelson College. With a welcoming family environment, our school has consistently high-level academic, sporting and leadership programmes.

If you are interested in more information, this is a great opportunity to meet Richard and get an overview of our school.

To arrange a time between 4.30pm and 6.30pm, email boarding@nelsoncollege.school.nz
Find out more

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1475 days ago

Will anyone want to live in Wellington City?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Young people will not want to live in Wellington if the city’s housing crisis is not fixed, a frustrated councillor has told colleagues.

As Wellington City Council's six-month Housing Action Plan report came to the table at its strategy and policy committee meeting on Wednesday, the draft … View more
Young people will not want to live in Wellington if the city’s housing crisis is not fixed, a frustrated councillor has told colleagues.

As Wellington City Council's six-month Housing Action Plan report came to the table at its strategy and policy committee meeting on Wednesday, the draft spatial plan, social housing and affordability became hot topics.

Councillor Tamatha Paul warned her colleagues that a change in attitude was needed if the city is to prosper.

"If we want to keep [Wellington] grey and dull and boring, and if we want to keep going the way we're going with the debate we’re having then it’s quickly going to be the city no one wants to live in, especially not young people.

We don't fix housing affordability by having no supply – that doesn’t make any sense to me and to me, it's making the problem of social housing worse because we’re pricing people out."

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1474 days ago

Fire on Taranaki Street

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Fire and Emergency are attending an incident at the Soho Apartments on Taranaki Street.
Traffic will be quite congested so we suggest avoiding the area if possible.
Stay safe Pōneke.

1476 days ago

Have you seen any for rooks?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

If you hear the sound “Kaah, kaah" the regional council wants to hear from you. It could be the harsh call of rooks, a pest bird that nests in rural areas during spring.

Rooks are an invasive species that target agricultural crops. Every Year, our biosecurity team carry out surveys and … View more
If you hear the sound “Kaah, kaah" the regional council wants to hear from you. It could be the harsh call of rooks, a pest bird that nests in rural areas during spring.

Rooks are an invasive species that target agricultural crops. Every Year, our biosecurity team carry out surveys and control to prevent these birds from harming our environment and economic wellbeing.

If you think you’ve seen this large, glossy, purplish-black bird on your property, please cal the regional council on 0800 496 734 or email pest.animals@gw.govt.nz.

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1475 days ago

Handyman/builder wanted to install kitset shed

Belinda from Island Bay

Hi there,
I ordered a shed from the wooden shed company which has just arrived. I had ambitions of installing it myself, but have realised it is beyond me! Especially as it is going on a bit of concrete that is not entirely level so we may need to do something about that. I am looking for a … View more
Hi there,
I ordered a shed from the wooden shed company which has just arrived. I had ambitions of installing it myself, but have realised it is beyond me! Especially as it is going on a bit of concrete that is not entirely level so we may need to do something about that. I am looking for a builder or handyman who might be able to do the installation for me. There is a video guide on this link: www.thewoodenshedco.co.nz...

1474 days ago

Our Father's Day Giveaway WINNER!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Thanks for all of your entries in our Father's Day giveaway! It was great to see all the love that Dads were getting across the nation.

It was a very difficult decision, but we want to say a massive congratulations to Elvi from Eden Terrace who took out the competition!

Don't worry … View more
Thanks for all of your entries in our Father's Day giveaway! It was great to see all the love that Dads were getting across the nation.

It was a very difficult decision, but we want to say a massive congratulations to Elvi from Eden Terrace who took out the competition!

Don't worry if you missed out, there's plenty more where that came from. Keep your eyes peeled for our next giveaway.

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1477 days ago

Poll: Do you support Matariki becoming a public holiday?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Labour is promising to make Matariki New Zealand’s twelfth public holiday. It would be the first new public holiday since the Third Labour Government made Waitangi Day a public holiday in 1973, although then Prime Minister Norman Kirk called it “New Zealand Day”.

Please mark any comments Not… View more
Labour is promising to make Matariki New Zealand’s twelfth public holiday. It would be the first new public holiday since the Third Labour Government made Waitangi Day a public holiday in 1973, although then Prime Minister Norman Kirk called it “New Zealand Day”.

Please mark any comments Not For Publication if you do not want to be quoted in a story.

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Do you support Matariki becoming a public holiday?
  • 65.2% Yes
    65.2% Complete
  • 34.8% No
    34.8% Complete
437 votes
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