Karori, Wellington

Neighbourly 101: Posting an image

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Kia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, … View moreKia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, follow these simple steps:

1. At the top of your newsfeed click ‘Post a message, event, poll or urgent alert to neighbours’
2. Add a subject and message
3. Select ‘attach an image or document' and choose an image from your device
4. Choose a category for your message
5. Click Post to share it with your neighbourhood

For more info, click here.

Our quote of the week.

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

The easy stuff is fun and quick, it’s true. However, to expand the mind, you must push it to its limits just as you would a muscle. The hard stuff makes you think; it causes you to re-read over and over again until you understand it. Challenge yourself every so often.

All new Volkswagen T-Roc is here

The Team from Gazley

Gazley Volkswagen we are proud to announce that the Volkswagen T‑Roc has arrived.

With a vast range of youthful exterior colours, the new T‑Roc lets you unleash your creativity while the TSI turbo petrol engines packs a punch, refusing to compromise between power and efficiency.

The … View moreGazley Volkswagen we are proud to announce that the Volkswagen T‑Roc has arrived.

With a vast range of youthful exterior colours, the new T‑Roc lets you unleash your creativity while the TSI turbo petrol engines packs a punch, refusing to compromise between power and efficiency.

The R-Line comes with 4MOTION all-wheel drive which gives enhanced traction for optimum stability and control for both a funky and safe mid-size SUV. Learn more

Eco -Friendly and Germ Free 🦠

Tiffany Alderman from Kleen co.

We use eco-disinfectant and good old fashioned elbow grease to tackle germs ! Good for the planet and your home.

Call Tiffany on 0220445610 or email hello@kleen.nz to make a booking.

Reo Sok Safety Caps

Wayne from Northland

Unopened bag. Quantity 100. Free.

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Let's talk trash!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

People living in Wellington City now have the opportunity to give feedback on the new proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw.
Submissions open today and close 5pm on Friday 25 September 2020.
For more information on the bylaw and how to have your say, visit:
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… View morePeople living in Wellington City now have the opportunity to give feedback on the new proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw.
Submissions open today and close 5pm on Friday 25 September 2020.
For more information on the bylaw and how to have your say, visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #WCCNews #Waste

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbour...

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...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our… View more...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our great neighbour's living at Viv Davie Martin Drive for their creativity and huge effort during lock down. They lifted all our spirits with their daily Teddy bear reenactment on how to keep busy. Each day people came to see what Teddy bear was up to. With keen interest kids in our neighbourhood even gave Teddy a proper name...meet Vincent LOL! It's through times like this that such acts of goodness should be acknowledged and the memories they hold forever treasured. A selected few photos of Vincent's daily lockdown activities "thanks Vincent :)"

House gutters repair

Weng from Kelburn

Hi again neighbourly,
Can anyone recommend a good and reliable tradesman who repairs gutters? Much appreciated.

Marsden Primary School - come for a tour!

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

We are so proud of our Primary School, thank you Marsden girls for featuring in our video, you are so inspiring! A big shout out to the girls, our staff and Mums, Dads and caregivers who make this such a special place of happy, engaged learning and wonderful friendships!
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Marsden Swainson concert

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

You are warmly invited to attend this event, showing casing Marsden School soloists in voice and instrument. This year we have a record number of entries, so the evening will be split into two parts. Years 7-10 from 5pm and Years 11-13 from 7.45pm, with a dinner break inbetween. Please let us know … View moreYou are warmly invited to attend this event, showing casing Marsden School soloists in voice and instrument. This year we have a record number of entries, so the evening will be split into two parts. Years 7-10 from 5pm and Years 11-13 from 7.45pm, with a dinner break inbetween. Please let us know if you'd like to order sandwiches for the break, with your RSVP. Free entry.

Facts about Fabrics!

Robert Anderson from

• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse)… View more• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse) is the largest fashion company in the world, with a market value of $105 billion.
• There is evidence that cotton and wool were used to create natural fabrics in about 3000 BC and evidence of silk use in 2500 BC in China.
• China is the largest maker and exporter of silk in the world and has been for 100’s of years.
• The average person buys 60 percent more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago, generating a huge amount of waste.
• The earliest evidence of fabric textiles has been found in Turkey, Egypt, and Israel.
• The creation of man-made fibres has only been within the last 100 years. Rayon was the first man-made fibre created in 1910 and it was called ‘artificial silk’. Viscose is the most common form of Rayon.
• More than 70 percent of the world's population uses second-hand clothing. About 50 percent of collected shoes and clothing is used as second-hand products. Meanwhile, 20 percent is used to produce polishing and cleaning cloths for various industrial purposes, and 26 percent is recycled for applications such as fibre for insulation products, upholstery, fibreboard, and mattresses.
• Microfibre or Ultrasuede was invented over 20 years ago in Japan. Microfibre is the thinnest of all man-made fibres, even finer than silk. it is 100 times finer than a human hair.
• Acrylic is a man-made fibre that has a soft, wool-like hand, is machine washable and has excellent colour retention. It is often an additive to textiles to take advantage of these properties.
• Nearly 100 percent of textiles and clothing are recyclable.
• Nylon is also man-made and was first produced in 1938. It has high strength, excellent resilience, and superior abrasion resistance. Nylon replaced silk stockings for women in the early part of the 20th century.
• The highest quality cotton comes from Egypt.
• Textiles and shoes make up 12% of landfill sites.
• Bamboo is a grass that has been used to create a fabric that hangs much like a heavy linen. It has natural wicking ability that pulls moisture away from the skin so it can be useful in reducing moisture related odour. It also has natural anti-bacterial qualities. Bamboo grows quickly and does not need pesticides to thrive, making it one of the more sustainable textile sources.

Dirty textiles? We can probably help with that - 0800 579 0501.

Waste fees

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Due to inflation and to cover the increased costs of Emission Trading Scheme compliance, there will be some price changes in the world of waste from Saturday 1 August.

Domestic general waste drop-off at the Southern Landfill will rise from a minimum charge of $10 to $15, and from $160 to $170 per… View moreDue to inflation and to cover the increased costs of Emission Trading Scheme compliance, there will be some price changes in the world of waste from Saturday 1 August.

Domestic general waste drop-off at the Southern Landfill will rise from a minimum charge of $10 to $15, and from $160 to $170 per tonne.
Domestic green waste charges remain the same at $5 for minimum drop-off.

The recommended retail price of official Council rubbish bags will also increase from $2.50 to $2.75 per bag.

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Reduce work travel

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