Karaka Bays, Wellington

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466 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter The Post

Simon Wool took this magnificent picture in his Karori garden recently.
Have you got kaka in your garden.

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466 days ago

Find out your heart age!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Try our online heart-health tool 'My Heart Check' to find out your estimated heart age compared to your actual age. The result may surprise you!

Click the link to find out more.

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466 days ago

Tramper faces his last great challenge

Reporter The Post

Many of you will have heard of backcountry stalwart Shaun Barnett.
A tramper, writer and historian he spent much of his life exploring the outdoors. Recently diagnosed with a brain tumour, he is working to finish his last book, Wild Notes.

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469 days ago

Dazed and confused by ghost road markings

Erin Gourley Reporter from The Post

Which way is the arrow pointing? It's hard to tell in the rain. New road markings have popped up around Wellington to make way for new bike lanes and bus lanes. But the old one white lines have been painted over with just a lick of black paint, leaving a confusing shadow.

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466 days ago

Take your work home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Five colour and styling tips with Resene for creating an at-home work space that works for you.

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467 days ago

WIN $350 FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD HERO!

The Team from NZ Compare

Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one … View more
Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you.
Nominate now!

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467 days ago

CUSTOMHOUSE QUAY - WATER OUTAGE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to … View more
Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to repair the pipe as soon as possible, and the issue is expected to be resolved late this afternoon.

Until then, to reduce traffic congestion, please avoid Customhouse Quay and the surrounding area.

Water Tankers are parked on Hunter Street, Lady Elizabeth Lane and Waring Taylor Street – please bring your own containers.

For more info, please see Wellington Water on Facebook.

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467 days ago

CUSTOMHOUSE QUAY - WATER OUTAGE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to … View more
Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to repair the pipe as soon as possible, and the issue is expected to be resolved late this afternoon.

Until then, to reduce traffic congestion, please avoid Customhouse Quay and the surrounding area.

Water Tankers are parked on Hunter Street, Lady Elizabeth Lane and Waring Taylor Street – please bring your own containers.

For more info, please see Wellington Water on Facebook.

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468 days ago

Nightsong head to Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre

After premiering in Auckland, Nightsong (Te Pō, Mr Red Light) are now at Circa Theatre until 30 September with I Want To Be Happy!

Binka is a guinea pig in a laboratory cage. Paul is the lab assistant who looks after her. Both just want to be happy again.

Humour and pathos collide in this … View more
After premiering in Auckland, Nightsong (Te Pō, Mr Red Light) are now at Circa Theatre until 30 September with I Want To Be Happy!

Binka is a guinea pig in a laboratory cage. Paul is the lab assistant who looks after her. Both just want to be happy again.

Humour and pathos collide in this blackly funny odyssey starring acting greats Jennifer Ludlam (as the guinea pig) and Joel Tobeck (as the lab technician).

“one of the most delightfully delicious pieces of theatre I have seen this year” – New Zealand Arts Review

On until 30 September, Circa One
Tues – Thurs 6.30pm, Fri – Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm
Book now

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468 days ago

Plumbing bits

Dave from Maupuia

Cleaning out my garage and have this bag of plumbing stuff bits collected over 50 years. Selling for charity make an offer

Negotiable

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471 days ago

Poll: Do you switch political teams?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the election just over a month away, kiwis are thinking about where to put their vote. For some, individual policies don't matter too much as they'll always vote the same. And for others, their political leanings have changed over time or with each election. Will your vote be vastly … View moreWith the election just over a month away, kiwis are thinking about where to put their vote. For some, individual policies don't matter too much as they'll always vote the same. And for others, their political leanings have changed over time or with each election. Will your vote be vastly different this year?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Do you switch political teams?
  • 50.6% Yes, my vote has changed
    50.6% Complete
  • 45.2% No, my vote has never strayed
    45.2% Complete
  • 4.2% I don't bother voting
    4.2% Complete
1627 votes
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469 days ago

Gardener

Colleen from Seatoun

Looking for someone local to look after small garden, hasn’t been weeded for sometime , please message me if you want to come and have a look.

469 days ago

Paint it blue with Resene!

Resene

Did you know over 4,000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year? In fact one in eight will get it during their lifetime.

We're proud to be supporting Paint It Blue once again in 2023 - and we'd love our neighbours to be involved too.

Simply buy any blue … View more
Did you know over 4,000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year? In fact one in eight will get it during their lifetime.

We're proud to be supporting Paint It Blue once again in 2023 - and we'd love our neighbours to be involved too.

Simply buy any blue Resene testpot 60mL between 8-21 September and Resene will donate $1 to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand! Visit your local Resene ColorShop to find your new favourite blues.
Find out more

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469 days ago

Gardening services - it’s time too clean up the winter mess!

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Now winter is Gone and you can begin to feel the sunshine it’s time to sort the gardens i can help you with this !
new gardens , trees, weeds, selling your house?
Family visiting ? Drop me a line for a free quote
0272430951
Natures choice gardening service

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469 days ago

Poll: How long have you been loyal?

The Team from NZ Compare

Kia Ora wonderful neighbours!
Have you noticed your broadband costs going up lately?

If you're a customer of one of the big providers Spark or One NZ, we'd love to hear how long have you been a loyal customer to them?

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How long have you been loyal?
  • 6.6% Under 2 years
    6.6% Complete
  • 11.8% Between 2-5 years
    11.8% Complete
  • 16% Over 5 years
    16% Complete
  • 65.6% Over 10 years
    65.6% Complete
468 votes
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