Karaka Bays, Wellington

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1520 days ago

Ukulele classes for beginners

Sonia from Miramar

7 years +
Adults welcome

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1525 days ago

Mega Garage Sale

Gillie from Miramar

To be held Sunday 8th November at The Village Hall, Forres St, Seatoun.
Looking for stall holders - spaces limited so contact me soon with email address!
Large table $20, small clothing rail space $15 (bring your own)

1520 days ago

Gambling Venues Policy submissions close soon!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

There are only a few days left to have your say on our Gambling Venues Policy.
We’re proposing three options to renew the policy and we want to hear which one you prefer.

Option A: No new venues or machines in Wellington.
Option B: Reduce the caps on the maximum number of machines and change … View more
There are only a few days left to have your say on our Gambling Venues Policy.
We’re proposing three options to renew the policy and we want to hear which one you prefer.

Option A: No new venues or machines in Wellington.
Option B: Reduce the caps on the maximum number of machines and change to R18 restricted venues.
Option C: No change to the existing policy.

Submissions close Thursday 1 October at 5pm.
Visit our website to have your say:
www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...

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1520 days ago

Free decking wood

Sue from Seatoun

Decking wood free - 32mm pine
Lengths between 3-5m
Denailed, straight in good nick but will need waterblasting to clean them up.
Not sure how many in pile but all will need to be taken (no part pick ups)
If you are interested please msg me for address pick up.

Free

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1520 days ago

Bricks NO LONGER AVAILABLE - HAVE BEEN COLLECTED

Sue from Seatoun

Approx 130 bricks free.
Pick up is Ohiro Road - located down side of carport
Must take all of them
Message me for address if you want them.

Free

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1520 days ago

If your garden can grow weeds it can grow anything !

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Nature's Choice
Gardening services
in the Wellington region
Call Now! 0272430951

If your garden can grow weeds, it can grow anything

Does your garden resemble the Amazon jungle? Are you looking to clear it out? Then you have come to the right place! Nature's Choice has been … View more
Nature's Choice
Gardening services
in the Wellington region
Call Now! 0272430951

If your garden can grow weeds, it can grow anything

Does your garden resemble the Amazon jungle? Are you looking to clear it out? Then you have come to the right place! Nature's Choice has been turning jungles into respectable gardens for 20 years. We are the local horticulture landscaping experts in the Wellington region. From one-off section clean ups to regular maintenance, we can do it all.

1523 days ago

Don't forget to change your clocks

Reporter Community News

New Zealand springs forward this weekend as Daylight Saving time begins.
Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday 27 September. Daylight saving time will continue until Sunday 4 April 2020, when clocks will go back by one hour to NZ Standard Time.

Most New Zealanders should experience a… View more
New Zealand springs forward this weekend as Daylight Saving time begins.
Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday 27 September. Daylight saving time will continue until Sunday 4 April 2020, when clocks will go back by one hour to NZ Standard Time.

Most New Zealanders should experience a seamless transition, with modern electronic devices adjusting automatically. However, older devices may need to be adjusted manually.
Do not forget it is also a good time to check emergency plans, survival kits and smoke alarms.

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1524 days ago

What should the council do with Te Aro Park?

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A central Wellington park has become a magnet for “anti-social behaviour” with a new report detailing reports of drug dealing, violence, and sexual assault.

The Wellington City Council report, published, found “a consistent level of anti-social behaviour” at Te Aro Park on Wellington’s … View more
A central Wellington park has become a magnet for “anti-social behaviour” with a new report detailing reports of drug dealing, violence, and sexual assault.

The Wellington City Council report, published, found “a consistent level of anti-social behaviour” at Te Aro Park on Wellington’s Golden Mile, which was higher than other central city parks.

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1521 days ago

Holidays are here!

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

We know that our team here at NumberWorks'nWords are looking forward to recharging the batteries over the holidays while preparing for more fun with maths and English in Term 4.
We hope you all have a great break, and have the chance to relax and have some fun with your families!

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1521 days ago

Single mattress for free

Liang from Kilbirnie

Pick up at Kilbirnie plaza
Beside Dan massage.
First come, first serve.
Thanks

Free

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1521 days ago

Big boost for Wellington City Mission

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Wellington City Mission has received a major boost with a $10 million grant.

The Newton based trust has received the grant as part of the Government's "shovel ready" scheme to help with the post Covid-19 recovery. The money will go towards a hub featuring a cafe, community … View more
Wellington City Mission has received a major boost with a $10 million grant.

The Newton based trust has received the grant as part of the Government's "shovel ready" scheme to help with the post Covid-19 recovery. The money will go towards a hub featuring a cafe, community supermarket and accommodation.

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1521 days ago

CPR saves walker who suffered heart attack on popular walk

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Shaun Duseigneur​ died, went to heaven, and then came back to life.
In January, he set off to do the Paekākāriki escarpment track, including he section known as the Stairway to Heaven.
Although he was not feeling well, he did not want to let his partner Chantal Lynch down and decided to push … View more
Shaun Duseigneur​ died, went to heaven, and then came back to life.
In January, he set off to do the Paekākāriki escarpment track, including he section known as the Stairway to Heaven.
Although he was not feeling well, he did not want to let his partner Chantal Lynch down and decided to push on.

Halfway along the track, he suffered a heart attack and stopped breathing. A bystander began doing CPR and after 20 minutes, Duseigneur​ began to breathe for himself.

In Wellington Hospital he was placed in a coma and he needed surgery to put a stent in his heart. He has made a good recovery, although his memory of that day is not good.

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1521 days ago

Help for owners of earthquake prone buildings

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Wellingtonians of earthquake-prone units can now apply for cheap Government loans to fix their home, but some are already slamming it as “coercive debt”.

From today, owner-occupiers of units and apartments in earthquake-prone buildings can apply for up to $250,000 in low-interest loans.
There … View more
Wellingtonians of earthquake-prone units can now apply for cheap Government loans to fix their home, but some are already slamming it as “coercive debt”.

From today, owner-occupiers of units and apartments in earthquake-prone buildings can apply for up to $250,000 in low-interest loans.
There are still 561 buildings overall, including units and apartments, registered as earthquake prone in Wellington City.

The average cost of earthquake repairs for apartments has been estimated at $500,000.

Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa said the scheme aimed to help owners avoid being forced to sell their home or face “huge financial hardship”.

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1521 days ago

Time to pop in to Upper Hutt and check out Warhol exhibition

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If you are looking for something to do in the bad weather then check out Andy Warhol's Pop Garden at Expressions Upper Hutt.
It features a dazzling array of flowers in a hall of mirrors, accompanied by rock music.
The exhibition runs until December.

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