Brooklyn, Wellington

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

2114 days ago

Want an easy cheesy lunchbox snack?

Mainland NZ

Yes you do! Our Triple Cheese Mini Muffins are the perfect snack – just the right size and shape for little hands.

Better still, they’re a snap to make, especially if you have ready-grated tasty and parmesan cheese from Mainland in the fridge.

For the more adventurous eaters, finish each… View more
Yes you do! Our Triple Cheese Mini Muffins are the perfect snack – just the right size and shape for little hands.

Better still, they’re a snap to make, especially if you have ready-grated tasty and parmesan cheese from Mainland in the fridge.

For the more adventurous eaters, finish each muffin with a little wedge of Brie, Noble or Blue cheese. You might not be able to resist sneaking a couple for your own lunch!
Get the recipe

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2115 days ago

Open Meeting, Weds 27 Feb - World NGO Day

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

Mark your diaries - we're having an "Open Meeting" on
27 February! This is your chance to come and find what Toastmasters is all about - and for members to bring interested friends.

27 February also happens to be "World NGO Day". World NGO Day is an opportunity to learn … View more
Mark your diaries - we're having an "Open Meeting" on
27 February! This is your chance to come and find what Toastmasters is all about - and for members to bring interested friends.

27 February also happens to be "World NGO Day". World NGO Day is an opportunity to learn what not-for-profit organisations are doing for society around the world, the people behind them and what we can do to help. We plan to have related speakers and activities - don't miss it :)

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2120 days ago

Monarch butterfly season

Lyn from Roseneath

Something has definitely affected monarchs this year. Those who have raised monarchs are finding male to female ratio is roughly even. However, many of the female monarchs are not laying eggs. Could they be sterile? Could the males be infertile? The Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust is investigating... … View moreSomething has definitely affected monarchs this year. Those who have raised monarchs are finding male to female ratio is roughly even. However, many of the female monarchs are not laying eggs. Could they be sterile? Could the males be infertile? The Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust is investigating... (600 respondents all over the country showed that 2/3 of the country had 'virtually no/fewer monarch eggs than a typical year').

You can see the survey results on our website.

www.monarch.org.nz...

Yes, social wasps (includes paper wasps), praying mantises, ants etc are natural predators and there are also parasites and pathogens which affect eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises... but if you don't have eggs, you don't get past base!

What can you do to help? Here's three top tips:

(1) supporting the MBNZT is a good beginning: funds will help us work with scientists analysing the data we've collected PLUS you get a fantastic magazine BUTTERFLIES in your mailbox four times a year with lots of tips...

www.monarch.org.nz...

(2) Plant more swan plants! Where you have swan plants in inappropriate places, let the monarchs weed them OR share them with others OR put them in a bucket of water and let the caterpillars eat them.

(3) DON'T use pesticides. It could be pesticides which are affecting the monarch... more research will help identify the cause. Find out through our website alternatives to what you've used in the past.

Hope this is helpful! There's more info. of course on our website. Please share, let's see what we can do to help the monarchs.

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2117 days ago

"Online Table Topics" for Thursday - let's go!

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

This week, you're invited to participate in "Online Table Topics". We'll post a question each day and we'd like you to comment in response (it doesn't have to be 2 minutes long :) )

Today: What do you wish you spent more time doing five years ago?

(Credit: District … View more
This week, you're invited to participate in "Online Table Topics". We'll post a question each day and we'd like you to comment in response (it doesn't have to be 2 minutes long :) )

Today: What do you wish you spent more time doing five years ago?

(Credit: District 8 Toastmasters)

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2115 days ago

READY LAWN AND TOP SOIL

Sharon from Mount Cook

Free approx 10m2 of ready lawn and 2 trailer loads of top soil. Free pick up today from Breaker Bay. Flat access
022 3270851

Free

2115 days ago

The ‘z’ is for Zoo.

Metlink

You’ve told us you’ve missed the bus service that used to run directly from town to Wellington Zoo during the day. So from 3rd of February, we introduced the 23z, a trial service that will run to and from Wellington Station and the Zoo on weekdays and weekends.

It’ll provide more services … View more
You’ve told us you’ve missed the bus service that used to run directly from town to Wellington Zoo during the day. So from 3rd of February, we introduced the 23z, a trial service that will run to and from Wellington Station and the Zoo on weekdays and weekends.

It’ll provide more services for Newtown residents and visitors to the Zoo.
Find out more at metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Find out more!

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2116 days ago

Needing foilage for March 1st

Dayna from Kingston

Hi

I'm wondering if any neighbors have Olive, Eucalyptus or Camilia trees that you would allow me to come pick some foilage for my wedding?
I'd need to pick Friday March 1st in the morning for my wedding on the 2nd.
If anyone can help, that would be greatly appreciated 😀
Even better … View more
Hi

I'm wondering if any neighbors have Olive, Eucalyptus or Camilia trees that you would allow me to come pick some foilage for my wedding?
I'd need to pick Friday March 1st in the morning for my wedding on the 2nd.
If anyone can help, that would be greatly appreciated 😀
Even better if anyone has white Rose's or white flowers they would want gone, I can come help you there too lol

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2116 days ago

burglars

John from Karori

Hi neighbours,

If anyone saw someone loading a van-load of stuff from a garage in Seaforth Terrace in Karori last night (31 Jan) into they vehicle, please let me or the police know...

2116 days ago

Outdoor Walkways

Just Paterson

Need the perfect weekend task? Why not plant along your outdoor walkway and create a welcoming garden oasis fit to wow your guests – just like this villa!

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2118 days ago

Poll: Would you support a ban on tooting in the Mt Victoria tunnel?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

A local councillor wants to stop drivers honking inside the Mt Vic tunnel because it annoys pedestrians.

Do you think the decades-old tooting tradition has finally worn thin?

Share your thoughts on the proposed beeping ban.

To read more, click here.

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Would you support a ban on tooting in the Mt Victoria tunnel?
  • 76.8% No way - it's just a bit of harmless fun
    76.8% Complete
  • 7.8% Yes, but a ban is unlikely to make any difference
    7.8% Complete
  • 15.4% Definitely - it's pointless and horrible for pedestrians and cyclists
    15.4% Complete
1682 votes
2116 days ago

Insure their instincts

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Is your pet a bit of a head turner? Sign up for a PetCare plan by 31 March and be in to win a photoshoot for your pet. T&Cs apply.

Underwritten by Southern Cross Benefits Limited
Find out more

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2120 days ago

Today's "Online Table Topic"

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

This week, you're invited to participate in "Online Table Topics". We'll post a question each day and we'd like you to comment in response (it doesn't have to be 2 minutes long :) )

Today: If you had to teach something, what would you teach?

(Credit: District 8 … View more
This week, you're invited to participate in "Online Table Topics". We'll post a question each day and we'd like you to comment in response (it doesn't have to be 2 minutes long :) )

Today: If you had to teach something, what would you teach?

(Credit: District 8 Toastmasters)

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2117 days ago

There's just 30 days to go!

The Team from Children's Day

With Children's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you'll celebrate at school, in your community or even at work! Register your event on the Children's Day website before 15 February to receive a pack of giveaways for the tamariki at your event, … View moreWith Children's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you'll celebrate at school, in your community or even at work! Register your event on the Children's Day website before 15 February to receive a pack of giveaways for the tamariki at your event, while stocks last.

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