Karaka Bays, Wellington

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1512 days ago

Steady As You GO Karori Class

Corinne Morris from

Our Steady As You GO Karori class, taken on Monday. Keeping fit and having fun 😀

If you would like information on our various SAYGO classes in the greater Wellington area, call 04)499 6646 or visit www.acwellington.org.nz...

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1512 days ago

Kererū are making Wellington home

Reporter Community News

Wellingtonians give yourself a giant pat on the back.
The results are in from this year's Great Kererū Count, and eager bird watchers have spotted 5,619 birds. That represents 26 percent of the national total and a lot more birds than were seen in Auckland.

Bird numbers in Wellington have … View more
Wellingtonians give yourself a giant pat on the back.
The results are in from this year's Great Kererū Count, and eager bird watchers have spotted 5,619 birds. That represents 26 percent of the national total and a lot more birds than were seen in Auckland.

Bird numbers in Wellington have increased generally since 2011, with the council reporting an increase in native birds making the city home, with tūī, fantail, kākā, kākāriki, North Island saddleback and kererū numbers all increasing significantly.

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1512 days ago

Tātou Rohe - Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Another fortnight, another copy of our community newsletter, Tātou Rohe! Read it here: bit.ly...

Head to our website if you’d like to subscribe: www.gw.govt.nz...

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1513 days ago

THANK YOU WELLINGTON for keeping Art alive - Your support means the world to us

Silke from Heart for Art

A massive, huge, ginormous THANK YOU from the bottom of my Heart for Art for helping us keep our business going during the challenging covid days. I’m so thankful for all your support.

It’s been a huge challenge to start a business and an even bigger one to keep it going through lockdowns … View more
A massive, huge, ginormous THANK YOU from the bottom of my Heart for Art for helping us keep our business going during the challenging covid days. I’m so thankful for all your support.

It’s been a huge challenge to start a business and an even bigger one to keep it going through lockdowns and restrictions.

It’s thanks to you, our local community, and your continued support for our homegrown business, that we’re still here … and … that we reached the super exciting milestone of our 50th Studio Paint Party on Saturday!! 🥳🎨 We celebrated the occasion with loads of laughter, a new painting and a big, delish chocolate gateau!

My mission for the business has always been to share the joy and healing of art. I never expected to receive so much joy and healing in return, from you all, during that process.

It has been such a pleasure to serve you and help you find your creativity. Between you, you’ve painted 61 Tui, 87 Island Bays, 42 Pencarrow Lighthouses, 44 Wellington by Nights, 38 Oriental Bays and tonnes of others too.

It's so awesome knowing there’s a whole gallery of your paintings on your walls and I feel so blessed you’ve allowed me to be a part of that. You guys are just awesome!

Thank you so much for your ongoing support. I really couldn’t have done it without you. I can't wait to help you create many more masterpieces and share a tonne more art joy.

Here's to the next 50 Paint Parties! 🍾🥂
Bless you all 💖

Silke xox
Chief Paint Slinger
HEART FOR ART

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1513 days ago

Heart stopping yarn

Reporter Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, check out this beautiful piece of writing from Stuff journalist Marty Sharpe.

The rugby gods weren’t ready for Colin Mataira.
Three times he turned up at their gates on the afternoon of July 11, and three times they sent him back. The 45-year-old father of five, and … View more
Hey Neighbourly folk, check out this beautiful piece of writing from Stuff journalist Marty Sharpe.

The rugby gods weren’t ready for Colin Mataira.
Three times he turned up at their gates on the afternoon of July 11, and three times they sent him back. The 45-year-old father of five, and grandfather of three, to all intents and purposes died three times when his heart stopped on the 10-metre line of a Napier rugby field that day.

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1513 days ago

Fire leaves neighbour living in garage

Reporter Community News

Jeff Montgomery has been forced to live out of his garage after the house next door was burned down.

The derelict property next door in Abel Smith Street burnt down in a high profile blaze that caused $500,000 in damage to his property. His insurance company is covering the cost of the repairs but… View more
Jeff Montgomery has been forced to live out of his garage after the house next door was burned down.

The derelict property next door in Abel Smith Street burnt down in a high profile blaze that caused $500,000 in damage to his property. His insurance company is covering the cost of the repairs but not the loss of income he suffered from no longer being able to operate a bed and breakfast.

He is frustrated that the building was derelict and vagrants had been living in it. The council has listed it as a heritage building but was unaware of the poor state it was in.

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1513 days ago

Fun fact

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

Did you know? The letter 'A' doesn't appear in any spelled-out numbers all the way through to 'one thousand'!

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1514 days ago

When the council was the milkman

Reporter Community News

It is hard to believe now but for a long time, Wellingtonians got their milk from the Wellington City Council.

The Wellington City Milk-Supply Act 1919 made the council responsible for supplying residents with good quality milk at a reasonable price.
After World War One there was a concerns about … View more
It is hard to believe now but for a long time, Wellingtonians got their milk from the Wellington City Council.

The Wellington City Milk-Supply Act 1919 made the council responsible for supplying residents with good quality milk at a reasonable price.
After World War One there was a concerns about the quality and the price of milk. The Act gave the council a monopoly to sell and distribute milk in the city, which it did until 987.
The Municipal Milk Department was deemed so successful the council produced a booklet outlining how the system worked to help other councils set up a similar scheme.

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1513 days ago

Election 2020: Te Tai Tonga candidates for local MP

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders … View more
Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.

Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.

Why does my MP matter?

The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.  

To read more, click here.

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1513 days ago

Election 2020: Te Tai Tonga candidates for local MP

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders … View more
Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.

Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.

Why does my MP matter?

The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.  

To read more, click here.

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1513 days ago

NEW BOXING TRAINER - Habit Evans Bay

Sarah from Miramar

“HEY HABIT EVANS BAY GYM MEMBERS!”
Come and meet your NEW boxing trainer –
 Fresh NEW classes

 Full body WORKOUT

 Build confidence and have FUN!
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“HEY HABIT EVANS BAY GYM MEMBERS!”
Come and meet your NEW boxing trainer –
 Fresh NEW classes

 Full body WORKOUT

 Build confidence and have FUN!

Join the latest health craze - BOXFIT for ALL fitness levels.

Kia Ora, my name is Haile your new boxing trainer at Habit Evans Bay. I am a certified boxing trainer and have experience in and out of the ring. During this time I have trained all levels of fitness and skill. My classes are High Energy, Motivational and FUN! - All of this with a smile!

Ngā Mihi, Haile.

Boxing Timetable:

Monday 9:30am - 10:15am

Wednesday 6:15am - 7:00am

Thursday 12:15pm - 1:00pm

1514 days ago

No repair work until lizards removed from Ngaio slip

Reporter Community News

Work on much needed repairs to Ngaio Gorge Rd will not start unlit lizards on the site have nee safely removed.
The road carries 10,000 vehicles a day and is a major connection between the northern suburbs and the city. There was a major slip on the road in 2017.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster said … View more
Work on much needed repairs to Ngaio Gorge Rd will not start unlit lizards on the site have nee safely removed.
The road carries 10,000 vehicles a day and is a major connection between the northern suburbs and the city. There was a major slip on the road in 2017.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster said that work, expected to take two years, will begin soon to fix the slip.
Before work cannot begin, however, until lizards are captured and removed.

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1517 days ago

Entertainment and Encouragement Newsletter

Corinne Morris from

Hello Everyone,

How are you doing today?

Take a moment and have a look at this week's newsletter, it has lots of information and upcoming events for you. mailchi.mp...

This Sunday is National Grandparents Day. Will you be celebrating the day?

1514 days ago

Catch The Press Leaders Debate Tuesday Night

Reporter The Press

Hi Neighbours,

Get ready for the South Island's only leader’s debate as Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern and National Leader Judith Collins prepare to go head to head in Christchurch.

Watch the debate live on Stuff, Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm.

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1514 days ago

Luxury handbag partner supports City Mission

Reporter Community News

The Wellington City Mission is getting some support from an unlikely source.
A hundred Yu Mei handbags are on sale for reduced prices at the Wellington City Mission, as the luxury leather goods label partners with the mission for a new campaign.
For the campaign, Bags for All, Yu Mei has acquired … View more
The Wellington City Mission is getting some support from an unlikely source.
A hundred Yu Mei handbags are on sale for reduced prices at the Wellington City Mission, as the luxury leather goods label partners with the mission for a new campaign.
For the campaign, Bags for All, Yu Mei has acquired sponsorship for 100 handbags, crafted by hand in their Wellington studio.
The bags will be donated to the Wellington City Mission’s Taranaki Street store and sold at a cheaper price than usual on Saturday, October 10

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