Karaka Bays, Wellington

Win a brand new home!

Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

2060 days ago

Looking for TV 32 inch

Ria from Miramar

Kia ora, looking to buy or uplift if you don't want it - a 32 inch colour TV with freeview? If anyone selling - how much? or giving if anyone is decluttering their home or don't need an extra TV who is free happy to give it away for free - please leave a message, Have a great day!

2059 days ago

Create magic with paper and a potato!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Plants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained … View morePlants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained plant pots you may have in your home. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

Image
A
2060 days ago

mobile car stereo installer?

Andrew from Kilbirnie

Getting to a place that will install a car stereo isn't happening for us, does anyone know of or can reccomend someone that would come to our place of work and install a stereo & reversing camera?

any links, advice would be most appreciated!

2060 days ago

Heavy rain warning - Marlborough and Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An active front over central New Zealand is moving slowly eastwards today and early Friday, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to much of the upper South Island and North Island.

Area: Marlborough Sounds and coast north of Clarence
Valid: 9 hours from 1:00pm to 10:00pm Thursday
View more
An active front over central New Zealand is moving slowly eastwards today and early Friday, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to much of the upper South Island and North Island.

Area: Marlborough Sounds and coast north of Clarence
Valid: 9 hours from 1:00pm to 10:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Periods of rain, may become heavy with thundery downpours. Rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.

Area: Wellington and Wairarapa from Featherston southwards
Valid: 11 hours from 3:00pm Thursday to 2:00am Friday
Forecast: Periods of rain, may become heavy with thundery downpours. Rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.

Image
2060 days ago

Upgrading Waterloo Quay level crossing | 13 to 30 April

Kate Thompson from KiwiRail

We’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. … View moreWe’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. If you live or work locally, we apologise for the inconvenience and will work as quietly as we can. Thanks for your patience while we carry out this essential work.

More information (including a map of lane/road closures) at the link on our website

Image
2060 days ago

Upgrading Waterloo Quay level crossing | 13 to 30 April

Kate Thompson from KiwiRail

We’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. … View moreWe’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. If you live or work locally, we apologise for the inconvenience and will work as quietly as we can. Thanks for your patience while we carry out this essential work.

More information (including a map of lane/road closures) at the link on our website

Image
2061 days ago

Omāroro dawn blessing

The Team from Wellington Water

Yesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki … View moreYesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki Whānui and formal gifting of the name Omāroro to the project.

Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and Councillor Iona Pannett also attended. Mayor Lester shared a few words on the importance of this project for the future growth and demand as well as the resilience of Wellington City.

It was great to see members of the local community as well as representatives of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water, and contractors involved in the project make their way to the ceremony.

2061 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

Image
Top