Island Bay, Wellington

1751 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter February 2020

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The first edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter for the year is out now and it is packed full of useful information!

In this issue we share a bit more about us, the Office for Seniors, what we do and how we help older people across New Zealand.

There is a story on money … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The first edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter for the year is out now and it is packed full of useful information!

In this issue we share a bit more about us, the Office for Seniors, what we do and how we help older people across New Zealand.

There is a story on money mules, what they are and what to do if you unintentionally become one.

We also have handy tips on staying fit and healthy with stories on Senior Chef cooking classes and chair yoga.

Make sure to read and share it!

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1752 days ago

Te Marua Water Treatment Plant Open Day

The Team from Wellington Water

Come along to our Open Day at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant!
We're excited to provide Wellingtonians the opportunity to see first-hand how water is treated and how the supply system works by offering guided tours at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant on Sunday 1 March. Tours will be running … View more
Come along to our Open Day at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant!
We're excited to provide Wellingtonians the opportunity to see first-hand how water is treated and how the supply system works by offering guided tours at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant on Sunday 1 March. Tours will be running throughout the day from 10am.
Bookings are essential, with a maximum of 20 people per tour.

For further information and to book your spot – visit wellingtonwater.co.nz/temaruaopenday

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1752 days ago

Who are the business heroes 
in your neighbourhood?

Prospa

Small businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.

Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.

Every nomination … View more
Small businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.

Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.

Every nomination receives a free 3-month premium listing on Neighbourly. The 11 Regional finalists get a $100 Prezzy® card for the business (and one for the nominator too). The National winner receives $2,500 Prezzy® card from Prospa, a $5,000 Stuff advertising package and a $2,500 Neighbourly package.

Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
Nominate now

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1757 days ago

Which 'summer' are you having?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

It's been a mixed summer so far for New Zealand. Much of the country has seen record breaking temperatures, drought-conditions and scrub fires. But in recent days the West Coast and Southland have experienced heavy rains, flooding, evacuations and closed roads. Our thoughts are with affected.
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It's been a mixed summer so far for New Zealand. Much of the country has seen record breaking temperatures, drought-conditions and scrub fires. But in recent days the West Coast and Southland have experienced heavy rains, flooding, evacuations and closed roads. Our thoughts are with affected.

Our skies have been coloured by smoke blown over from the Australian bushfires, meanwhile Wellingtonians are just stoked if they get to see the sun.

How has your summer been?

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1756 days ago

‘A’ for additional bus services from 10 February.

Community Engagement Advisor from

To work with the ongoing bus resource and driver shortage, four of the current suspended services will be serviced by ‘additional’ services. There’ll also be 15 more Route 2 services on the road from 10 February.

These services will have the letter ‘a’ at the end of the route number and … View more
To work with the ongoing bus resource and driver shortage, four of the current suspended services will be serviced by ‘additional’ services. There’ll also be 15 more Route 2 services on the road from 10 February.

These services will have the letter ‘a’ at the end of the route number and will be provided by Mana Coach Services so the buses will look different to the usual Metlink buses which operate this route.

These trips won’t be visible on the RTI or our Metlink website timetable until 8 March, so please see the Service Update for the full list of services. www.metlink.org.nz...

Know before you go and keep up with changes as they happen. Visit Metlink.or.nz or call the Metlink team on 0800 801 700.

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1752 days ago

1996 Toyota Hiace Campervan

Kala from Lyall Bay

HUGE REDUCTION - NEED TO SELL DUE TO CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES

Don't let the rough paint job put you off - this is the van you've been dreaming of!!!

Warrant: Current (until June 2020)
Reg: Current (until July 2020)
Self containment expiry: 10/2021

- Solar panels with 2x 6 volt Trojan … View more
HUGE REDUCTION - NEED TO SELL DUE TO CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES

Don't let the rough paint job put you off - this is the van you've been dreaming of!!!

Warrant: Current (until June 2020)
Reg: Current (until July 2020)
Self containment expiry: 10/2021

- Solar panels with 2x 6 volt Trojan T-105 house batteries. Charged by solar panels or by vehicle engine.
- Fibreglass high top roof
- 2 way fridge (12V + 240V)
- 12V water pump + sink
- 2 burner gas hob
- 6L gs bottle and exterior storage
- Large pantry area
- 12V USB charging points
- Full size memory foam slated queen bed
- Super comfy couch/day bed
- Large inside/outside accessible storage areas
- 12V lighting inside the van - including reading lights for in bed!
- Fresh Water tank (Under van): 39L
- Greywater tank (Under van): 52.5L
- Toilet: Thetford 20L Porta
- Custom made curtains (cotton + insulated)
- Tinted windows

Happy to negotiate what is included inside, full kit out is available if required.

Vehicle Details:
www.carjam.co.nz...
UQ9407
1996 Toyota Hiace 2.4P ZL VAN 5M
Petrol
Manual
Current owners from January 2017
Current Odometer: 384000

Price: $9,000

1753 days ago

Wellington Community Choir

Ann from Brooklyn

Come and sing with us! You're welcome to join Wellington Community Choir at our first rehearsal in 2020:

Wednesday 12 February
7pm til 9pm
Te Whaea, National Dance and Drama School, 11 Hutchinson Rd, Newtown
$10 waged, $8 unwaged

Learn by ear and don’t worry about auditions or … View more
Come and sing with us! You're welcome to join Wellington Community Choir at our first rehearsal in 2020:

Wednesday 12 February
7pm til 9pm
Te Whaea, National Dance and Drama School, 11 Hutchinson Rd, Newtown
$10 waged, $8 unwaged

Learn by ear and don’t worry about auditions or having a “good voice”, just turn up – if you can get through the door, you’re in the Choir!

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1753 days ago

Stump Removal Starting at $180

Getting a tree stump out of the ground is an almost impossible undertaking without the correct equipment, knowledge and experience. Using the safest and most up to date equipment for removing stumps, we are experienced in stump removals on residential and commercial structures.

Call us on 027 548 … View more
Getting a tree stump out of the ground is an almost impossible undertaking without the correct equipment, knowledge and experience. Using the safest and most up to date equipment for removing stumps, we are experienced in stump removals on residential and commercial structures.

Call us on 027 548 9818
Visit us on www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1761 days ago

Town House Development next to Oku Street Reserve

Ian from Island Bay

17 Townhouses on a single site. That’s what’s underway at the top of High Street in a new development by Gibbons Co. Butting right up against the Oku Reserve this is definitely on a fast-track process.

As the development is deemed by WCC to have ‘less than minimal impact’ any … View more
17 Townhouses on a single site. That’s what’s underway at the top of High Street in a new development by Gibbons Co. Butting right up against the Oku Reserve this is definitely on a fast-track process.

As the development is deemed by WCC to have ‘less than minimal impact’ any consultation has only taken place on the initiative, time and money of concerned local residents.

Before the label ‘nimby’ starts circulating I’d like to emphasise that everyone I’ve spoken to has been quite reasonable about accepting some intensification – in fact that’s already been happening in the street. For my own part as a tutor of music I could well see this as a good opportunity for more business locally. However I don’t see being concerned, for example, with the safety of children on the narrow street (potential for amount of traffic from upper high street to double) or the future integrity of the existing water network as being “nimbyish”. One of my concerns is that the development is being built above a historic slip site at the head of Valley Street. Now why should that worry me as I don’t live there?

But this is not a sensible mode of intensification that we are seeing. This is extremist intensification – pushing the boundaries of what the existing infrastructure and the affected community can cope with.

With this company having deep pockets, multiple developments on the go and seemingly given the green light to go ahead without full consultation (probably with the excuse of the housing crisis) it seems reasonable to open up a more open conversation about what our city should look like – and be able to stand – in the way of future development.

So what would a moderate and let’s say ‘considerate’ intensification look like? Here are three ideas.

1. A build design that blends in and is adapted to the existing landscape both natural and built.
2. A comfortable margin of error to maintain existing levels of such things as parking, water pressure, storm water run-off. (I don’t think anyone can be 100% certain that major climate change events are not going to get worse in future.)
3. An allowance for meaningful input by the local community who after all don’t have the resources available to either the council or developers so can hardly pose an existential threat to the success or otherwise of the project.

As far as I can see, the above conditions haven’t been met by Gibbons Co, rather the developers or WCC have decided that ‘leeway’ should be given in a kind of ‘winner takes all’ scenario. The whole process has sadly left may people living here feeling demoralised, disenfranchised and downright cynical, rightly or wrongly, about the whole developer WCC interface.

With many millions of dollars to be made from such a development Gibbons Co – and the WCC – can do better I’m sure.

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1758 days ago

PayMyPark

The Team from Wellington City Council

PayMyPark is the one app that makes parking a breeze! Control your payment from your phone, only pay for the time you use, and find a park easier with live updates about free spaces from our website! Download PayMyPark today from the App Store or Google Play: www.paymypark.com...

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1754 days ago

Suzanne Aubert Scout Group - Come Join the Fun!

Suzanne Aubert from Newtown

Come Join the Fun! Email suzanneaubert@group.scouts.nz to arrange a free trial!

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1755 days ago

Package missing

Lisa from Island Bay

Hey anyone accidentally get delivered a package with prescription eye glasses? I know I’ve receive a package for someone that lived a block away so here’s to hoping it didn’t get snagged but instead got misdelivered 😊

1754 days ago

Plants for sale

Lou from Island Bay

We have baby plants for sale at 11a Beach Street $2-$8 with an honesty box system, just pop your money into the mail box.

Many thanks and hope you enjoy!

Negotiable

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