Houghton Bay, Wellington

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1461 days ago

Volunteers needed

Lorna Harvey from

Age Concern Wellington is looking for volunteers in Miramar, Wainuiomata, and Porirua. If you have a heart for seniors and a little spare time, please email ea@acwellington.org.nz. Thanks!

1462 days ago

Looking for Exercise/Exercycle Bike

Jahnelle from Berhampore

Kia Ora Koutou!
Is anyone selling a exercycle/exercise bike cheap? In the area. Single mama and very hard to find the time to exerxise on my own with a 5 year old. Having a machine at home will help loads! Thanks 😊👍

1461 days ago

Love is the air for Zealandia takahē

Reporter Community News

Zealandia is reporting that one of their takahē is sitting on a nest.
"While we are excited about this, these birds live at Zealandia as a retiree couple, which means the likelihood of any egg hatching is quite low."
Takahē live in swampy environments and so run the risk of their egg … View more
Zealandia is reporting that one of their takahē is sitting on a nest.
"While we are excited about this, these birds live at Zealandia as a retiree couple, which means the likelihood of any egg hatching is quite low."
Takahē live in swampy environments and so run the risk of their egg washing away in big weather events. Zealandia say they will do their best to protect the nest and are promising to keep the public informed of any positive outcomes.

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1463 days ago

Tender or auction, what do you prefer?

Reporter Community News

Selling a house is always stressful and in Wellington the preferred option is tender.
Just 7.9 per cent of sales went under the auctioneer’s hammer in Wellington last month, compared with 40.6 per cent in Auckland. Meanwhile, tenders made up only one per cent of sales in the City of Sails, and … View more
Selling a house is always stressful and in Wellington the preferred option is tender.
Just 7.9 per cent of sales went under the auctioneer’s hammer in Wellington last month, compared with 40.6 per cent in Auckland. Meanwhile, tenders made up only one per cent of sales in the City of Sails, and two-thirds in the capital.

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1462 days ago

5 more koha Eastern Suburbs Spin Poi classes between now & Xmas!

Deb from Kilbirnie

Thu, 26 Nov, 5 to 5.45pm - Kilbirnie Community Centre - koha
Fri, 27 Nov, 11.30 to 12.15pm - Seatoun Village Hall - koha
Thu, 3 Dec, 11.30 to 12.15pm - Seatoun Village Hall - koha
Thu, 3 Dec, 5 to 5.45pm - Kilbirnie Community Centre - koha
Thu, 10 Dec, 5 to 5.45pm - Kilbirnie Community Centre - … View more
Thu, 26 Nov, 5 to 5.45pm - Kilbirnie Community Centre - koha
Fri, 27 Nov, 11.30 to 12.15pm - Seatoun Village Hall - koha
Thu, 3 Dec, 11.30 to 12.15pm - Seatoun Village Hall - koha
Thu, 3 Dec, 5 to 5.45pm - Kilbirnie Community Centre - koha
Thu, 10 Dec, 5 to 5.45pm - Kilbirnie Community Centre - koha

Playing with poi is a lot of fun! Spin Poi can be done sitting or standing and is suitable for almost everyone. Inspired by traditional poi, it has been adapted by Dr Kate Riegle van West to be a safe and effective exercise, especially for older populations. On top of the usual benefits of exercise, typically people will see improvements in grip strength, attention, focus, balance and coordination.

No need to book. Poi provided. Or there some new sets available for sale if you want your own personal set. The class is suitable for beginners to intermediate. It will be 45 minutes long and we cover:
o Welcome, safety reminders and warm up
o Practice poi movements
o Playtime! 20-25 minutes of poi to music
o Cool down

If you're interested, but can't make it to any of these, contact me for information on Zoom classes, every Wednesday at 2pm, or what might be coming up next year.

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1462 days ago

It’s going to be A Very Welly Christmas this weekend

Reporter Community News

The annual A Very Welly Christmas event will take over the CBD for two days of whānau friendly fun and festivities – and everyone’s invited.
For two days along Lambton Quay and some surrounding streets, there’ll be an ice rink, foam cannon, face painting, food trucks, kiddie crafts, carols, … View more
The annual A Very Welly Christmas event will take over the CBD for two days of whānau friendly fun and festivities – and everyone’s invited.
For two days along Lambton Quay and some surrounding streets, there’ll be an ice rink, foam cannon, face painting, food trucks, kiddie crafts, carols, performers and of course Santa will make an appearance – and will be welcoming visitors to his grotto.

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1462 days ago

Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

You've still got until Monday 30 November to have your say on the Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development concept!

Wellington City expects its population to grow by 50,000 – 80,000 people over the next 30 years and this development will help to provide much needed housing.

For more … View more
You've still got until Monday 30 November to have your say on the Upper Stebbings and Glenside West development concept!

Wellington City expects its population to grow by 50,000 – 80,000 people over the next 30 years and this development will help to provide much needed housing.

For more information and to give your feedback, head to:
wellington.govt.nz...

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1463 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, you will all know who is in the photo but where and when was this picture taken?

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1464 days ago

Time to get Wellington's sewers moving

Reporter Community News

Dave Armstrong has come up with a brilliant idea to fix the aging infrastructure problems in Wellington. Rather than fix the pipes, why not dig them up and have open sewers.
Click on Read More to see how it might transform the city.

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1463 days ago

Friday Buffet 27th NOV 2020

Suraj from Kilbirnie

Chilli Peppers
Friday Buffet Night
Date : 27th Nov 2020 (Friday)

Time : From 6pm till 9.00pm

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Chilli Peppers
Friday Buffet Night
Date : 27th Nov 2020 (Friday)

Time : From 6pm till 9.00pm

Chilli Peppers #Newbeginning #Newflavours #Newdrinks #Chillipeppers #Welliongtonnz #Wellingtoneats #Wellingtonfood #Wellingtonfoodie #Buffet #CurryNight #WellingtonHappyHour #Spice #Allyoucaneat #IndianRestaurant #Kilbernie #Indokiwi #ChickenDumBiryani #Wellyeats🍗🍗

Enjoy the true #IndianFood

ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET ON FRIDAY

@$22.90 per person

KIDS UNDER 6 EAT FREE

STARTERS

Chilli Baby Corn

Chicken 65

MAINS

Butter Chicken

Daal Lassoni (Vegan)

Hydrabadi Lamb

Peas Pulao

Naan Bread

SIGNATURE HYDRABADI DUM BIRYANI

Chicken

DESSERT

Mango Kulfi

We invite everyone to come and have a blast! Neighbors, workmates, friends, families. See you this Friday.

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Price: $22.90

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1463 days ago

🎄💙Do you need help this Christmas?

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

We know it has been a tough year and it can be scary to ask for help. If you are finding things tough at the moment, know that the Vinnies door is always open and our support services can be accessed safely and confidentially.

The Merry Vinnies Christmas toy shop is opening its doors this … View more
We know it has been a tough year and it can be scary to ask for help. If you are finding things tough at the moment, know that the Vinnies door is always open and our support services can be accessed safely and confidentially.

The Merry Vinnies Christmas toy shop is opening its doors this December, giving families the opportunity to choose gifts for their children without the cost.

🎁 Who can access this service?
> People living in the Wellington City Council area (if you reside in the Porirua or Hutt Valley area, please contact your local Vinnies or community center).
> Gifts are for children aged 0 - 16 years.
> Parents or primary caregivers of child/ren.
> Community Service cardholders.

🎁 How can I access this service?
Contact the Vinnies team to book a 'shopping slot':
> call, 04 389 7122 or free call 0800 VINNIES.
> email, info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz.
> drop-in, level 1, 207 Riddiford St, Newtown.

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1465 days ago

Has the time come for water metering in Wellington?

Reporter Community News

Wellington is rapidly running out of water and water meters may be the only solution.
Water meters in every house and daily water-use reports will be necessary for Wellington to avoid drought-like water shortages.
A new Wellington Water report prepared by Ernst Young and Beca recommended the region… View more
Wellington is rapidly running out of water and water meters may be the only solution.
Water meters in every house and daily water-use reports will be necessary for Wellington to avoid drought-like water shortages.
A new Wellington Water report prepared by Ernst Young and Beca recommended the region adopt a $144 million advanced metering infrastructure, with daily water consumption feedback and leak alerts provided to residents via a smartphone app.
The report warned leaks and over-consumption could put the region’s water stock under severe strain, and potentially cost hundreds of millions to fix.
At the current rate of water use and population growth, the amount of water needed to meet drought resilience water levels could exceed supply by as early as 2026.

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1465 days ago

Poll: Is this an appropriate way for a mayor to behave?

Reporter Community News

Wellington Mayor Andy Foster was photographed on Sunday helping pitch a tent in Shelly Bay.
The tent belonged to Anaru Mepham, from Mau Whenua, group opposing the controversial Shelly Bay development. Mepham described himself as a sentry for protesters who are standing by to join him if the … View more
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster was photographed on Sunday helping pitch a tent in Shelly Bay.
The tent belonged to Anaru Mepham, from Mau Whenua, group opposing the controversial Shelly Bay development. Mepham described himself as a sentry for protesters who are standing by to join him if the bulldozers moved in.
Wellington City Council earlier this month voted nine votes to six to sell and lease its land at Shelly Bay to Shelly Bay Taikuru, owned by developer Ian Cassels and his partner.
Foster campaigned on the promise to stop the development, which is also opposed by Sir Peter Jackson.

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Is this an appropriate way for a mayor to behave?
  • 55.6% Yes
    55.6% Complete
  • 32.7% No
    32.7% Complete
  • 11.8% Not sure, I need more information
    11.8% Complete
297 votes
1463 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get … View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy instructions.
Learn more

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1464 days ago

The Kugels @ Breaker Bay Hall, 6/12, 5-6:30pm

Debbie from Owhiro Bay

Don't miss The Kugel's last concert for 2020! We are NZ's premier Klezmer ensemble. We play a heady mix of music from Eastern and Central Europe fused with spectacular compositions by our Arts Laureate/accordionist composer Ross Harris.

There are only 80 seats in the hall so book … View more
Don't miss The Kugel's last concert for 2020! We are NZ's premier Klezmer ensemble. We play a heady mix of music from Eastern and Central Europe fused with spectacular compositions by our Arts Laureate/accordionist composer Ross Harris.

There are only 80 seats in the hall so book fast! You can also bring wine and enjoy the glorious ambience of Welly's finest old hall fused with the distant sound of the sea...

School age kids free! Our music is loved by both old & young. The music is wild, passionate & haunting...

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