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Submissions close on Monday 4 October at 5pm.
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Good News makes us feel good! It could be a colourful new art installation, a special new community garden project, a business doing something a little different or a missing kitty that's finally been reunited with its worried owners...
If something's happening in your neighbourhood … View moreGood News makes us feel good! It could be a colourful new art installation, a special new community garden project, a business doing something a little different or a missing kitty that's finally been reunited with its worried owners...
If something's happening in your neighbourhood that's made you happy spread some joy and let your neighbours know all about it.
Head to the Good News page to share your good news and we'll reward the best entries with a $100 Prezzy® card each week (plus there's spot prizes for supportive neighbours and entertaining banter!) Get involved!
How high do we want Wellington to go?
The National Policy Statement on Urban Development released by the Government allows building heights of at least 6 storeys within walkable catchments of the city centre and metropolitan.
The Wellington City Council has proposed that in our most central suburb, Te Aro, we have a “minimum … View moreThe National Policy Statement on Urban Development released by the Government allows building heights of at least 6 storeys within walkable catchments of the city centre and metropolitan.
The Wellington City Council has proposed that in our most central suburb, Te Aro, we have a “minimum building height of at least 6 storeys” and a “maximum permitted building height to at least 10 storeys.”
In Wellington a lack of available land for development is driving the change towards higher buildings. That could eventually see Te Aro transform from an original working class suburb to a suburb of tower blocks. What do you think?
Create a stylish mini deck
Use tongue and groove landscaping timber and fence palings to create a stylish mini deck finished in Resene Woodsman wood stain.
Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own
Anyone looking for a 3 bedroom rental in Houghton Bay?
Beautifully presented with stunning character features and beautiful timber details throughout. All day sun streams through the large windows warming the home during the day and allowing you to make the most of the view. Well presented with spacious rooms, neutral colour tones, tiled bathrooms, … View moreBeautifully presented with stunning character features and beautiful timber details throughout. All day sun streams through the large windows warming the home during the day and allowing you to make the most of the view. Well presented with spacious rooms, neutral colour tones, tiled bathrooms, high stud and light and bright living spaces.
If you would like to know more please call Andrew on 0274888933.
What will regional hubs mean for Wellington City?
Labour is planning to build regional state service hubs in areas like Lower Hutt and Kāpiti .
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says hubs outside main centres such as Wellington and Auckland cities would take pressure off existing offices.
Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, … View moreLabour is planning to build regional state service hubs in areas like Lower Hutt and Kāpiti .
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says hubs outside main centres such as Wellington and Auckland cities would take pressure off existing offices.
Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, while there are about 37,000 in the private sector. A Cabinet paper tabled last year revealed the State Services Commission wanted to “reduce the footprint” of government workers in the Wellington and Auckland regions, and move agencies elsewhere when possible.
What do you think of moving state servants out of Wellington City?
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We thought this was amazing. What a great way to teach your children the value of saving and getting them to add up the money is a fun way to do some maths. You could try using different bottles and different coins here in NZ.
Don't forget to check your WoF and CoF
Just a reminder that Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency issued COVID extensions for vehicle registrations, Warrants of Fitness (WoF) and Certificates of Fitness (CoF) end at 11.59pm on Saturday 10 October.
We’ve been popping warnings onto vehicles with expired documents since the beginning of … View moreJust a reminder that Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency issued COVID extensions for vehicle registrations, Warrants of Fitness (WoF) and Certificates of Fitness (CoF) end at 11.59pm on Saturday 10 October.
We’ve been popping warnings onto vehicles with expired documents since the beginning of September, and we’ll resume issuing infringements from Sunday 11 October 2020 7am.
If your vehicle is unwarranted or unlicensed after this date, you may be issued a $200 fee.
For more information, visit: wellington.govt.nz...
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Provided with specific… View moreKleen co. offers a range of services - with all your cleaning needs covered. If you are thinking life would be easier if you didn't have to do your home cleaning then you are thinking good thoughts.
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We do good things for the environment. The more of you that support our business the more research we can do - our systems are constantly improving thanks to our love and dedication of the eco-system and the ability to do so.
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Buy Once, Buy Well
Why we have an endless fascination with mid-century modern. There’s just something about mid-century design (MCD) that captures the imagination. The architecture is emblematic, exciting, and nostalgic. It’s close enough in our history to feel familiar, yet far enough away to be inspirational.
… View moreWhy we have an endless fascination with mid-century modern. There’s just something about mid-century design (MCD) that captures the imagination. The architecture is emblematic, exciting, and nostalgic. It’s close enough in our history to feel familiar, yet far enough away to be inspirational.
We live in such a completely different way, that interiors of the 50s, 60s and 70s are responding to social behaviours and cues that are no longer the norm, so there’s something contradictory yet enthralling. It touched our generation, our parents, and grandparents, near enough to be real in a way that period antiques of the early 20th century and older, seem more relic-like – exciting sure, but less tangible somehow, coming from a world we can’t really imagine.
MCM exists in the post war world, reflecting a vibrant period of social, technological and political change where design was ground-breaking, architecture brave and sculptural. To those who may have felt that mid-century, retro design has been a passing fad, sit back down! Mid-century style continues to inspire and excite showing its face in new architecture and interior design.
As such, the choice to invest in or keep an original piece of mid-century design is a sound one. Not only are you engaging with something the interior world considers usable in perpetuity, you are continuing a legacy of stewardship and conservation of an important part of our design heritage.
In a world where capitalism has spent our lives teaching us to consume and discard, we are now moving rapidly towards an ideal of longevity and sustainability. So, when you make the decision to ‘adopt’ a classic piece of design, you are giving it another chance to invigorate an interior, and careful consideration to its conservation opens up a world of upholstery opportunities.
There are several main fabric types that seem to perpetuate and have the “flavour” or sentiment of mid-century style whilst also being suitable for upholstery. Simple textures allow the shape of a piece to stand out, warm wools will hug the shapes of these designs, while boucle feels completely relevant to this period.
Fortunately, there are a lot of careful and respectful retailers and upholsterers devoted to the maintenance and celebration of these stunning pieces.
Over the next few weeks we will hear from local upholsterers and retailers of MCD furniture who are equally as passionate about the style and their process for restoring these popular pieces of furniture.
With locations in Sydney and Auckland the owners of Tangerine and Teal Sasha and Vanessa were raised in a home surrounded by art and likely learned their appreciation for a cultivated aesthetic. Some of the well-known brands you may find with Vanessa in Auckland include Otto Larsen, Don, Jon Jansen, and Parker and in Sydney with Sacha you are likely to find Fler, Snelling, Featherston, Parker and Wrightbuilt.
What do you love about mid-century furniture and design?
Simple clean lines and great design feature in the majority of MCM furniture pieces, they are timeless in design and look great mixed in with contemporary pieces to give character and nostalgia to your home.
What items are you always looking out for?
We don’t import furniture from overseas and instead focus our search locally for interesting pieces by local New Zealand and Australian designers who are often underrated on the world stage but have great designs. Recently Vanessa restored and sold a lovely sideboard by New Zealand designer Rudi Schwarz and here in Sydney I just sold a rare dining suite by George Korody.
How did you come to select the fabrics for these stunning pieces?
The Mokum Mondrian Noir was selected for the pair of Parker furniture armchairs, originally these 60s chairs were always produced with wool cushion covers so the construction was a good fit. The Mondarian style black and white pattern is synonymous with the era and compliments the simple lines of the chairs.
The Piet Blanc was selected by our clients to reupholster their 70s Tessa armchairs. The luxurious soft texture in the white colour suited the stuffed cushions and brought luxury and style to the chairs in their setting overlooking the ocean in the northern beaches.
Quality and good design will stand for as long as we continue to look after and celebrate it. Classic pieces will transcend movements of the moment and will continue to add quirk and personality to your interior.
It also reminds us that new pieces bought now can be considered an investment, a collectible of the future, something to be treasured and enjoyed. As such, it’s important to consider with new furniture, buying pieces that evoke something in you – don’t think about fashion or trend, this is something you will be using and looking at daily for years to come, so compromise should not be an option! It should be a decision you are EXCITED about making.
Buying from reputable manufacturers, designer/makers and brands who stand by their quality and craftsmanship will ensure longevity – a legacy piece that generations of the future will be able to re-love, refurbish, and be inspired by.
Mass recall of popular reusable coffee cups
Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately … View moreReusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately as a user could be burnt or scalded.
What you need to know:
- Contact Biopak or ring 0800 246 725 to get a refund on faulty items.
- The products were sold from January 2013 to September 2020
- All resuable coffee cups (8oz, 12oz, 16oz) in plain green or white should be
returned to Biopak.
- Those with custom names “SexieCoffie”, “Columbit”, “Echo”, “Hedland”, “Crop to Cup” or “Home Grain”. Should be returned immediately.
To find out more about this recall, see the government recall website.
SAYGO classes opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt
We are happy to announce new SAYGO classes will be opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt:
When: Tuesdays at 11am (starting from 20th October)
Where: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah
When: Wednesdays at 11am (starting from 21st October)
Where: Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott, … View moreWe are happy to announce new SAYGO classes will be opening in Khandallah and Lower Hutt:
When: Tuesdays at 11am (starting from 20th October)
Where: St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah
When: Wednesdays at 11am (starting from 21st October)
Where: Knox Church, 574 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
Our Hataitai classes are still open:
When: Wednesdays at 12pm
Where: All Saints Church, Hataitai
Email: acwellington.org.nz or Call: Ann on 04 499 6646 to find out more.
Way Back Wednesday
Something a little different this week. You might need a memory like an elephant but who knows what is happening in this picture?
ASB Bank Senior Priority Direct Phone Line
One of our wonderful newsletter readers have emailed in to let us know that ASB bank has set up a Senior Priority Direct Phone Line.
Call on 0800 272 119 for your banking questions and needs.
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