Karori, Wellington

1661 days ago

Recycling reminder

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Just a reminder that if Monday is your normal recycling day, we'll be doing a special one off collection for your street tomorrow Saturday 16 May.
While collection crews are so busy, avoid missing out on any given day by popping your recycling out by 6am or the night before.
As always, there … View more
Just a reminder that if Monday is your normal recycling day, we'll be doing a special one off collection for your street tomorrow Saturday 16 May.
While collection crews are so busy, avoid missing out on any given day by popping your recycling out by 6am or the night before.
As always, there is a limit of 2 glass crates per household, so please do not put out extra glass in alternative boxes. For safety, glass crates should not be filled higher than the lip.
For more information, read out our FAQs:
wellington.govt.nz...

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1658 days ago

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

1660 days ago

Big shout out to our neighbours

New World

We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View more
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.

Ngā mihi maioha.

#neighbourstogether
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1672 days ago

Flu Jabs

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Our Community Centres may be closed for business as usual at Alert Level 3, but they’re still being put to good use with medical practices administering flu jabs to the local community.
Here’s Kilbirnie Pharmacy in action giving vaccinations to patients at the Kilbirnie/Lyall Bay Community … View more
Our Community Centres may be closed for business as usual at Alert Level 3, but they’re still being put to good use with medical practices administering flu jabs to the local community.
Here’s Kilbirnie Pharmacy in action giving vaccinations to patients at the Kilbirnie/Lyall Bay Community Centre, while also adhering to all the Ministry of Health guidelines.

1664 days ago

Facilities and Services at Level 2

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Following Monday’s announcement by the Government, we're pleased to announce most of our services and facilities can reopen and resume as the country moves into Alert Level 2 on Thursday 14 May.
While Level 2 means more freedom with everyday activities, there are still measures in place to … View more
Following Monday’s announcement by the Government, we're pleased to announce most of our services and facilities can reopen and resume as the country moves into Alert Level 2 on Thursday 14 May.
While Level 2 means more freedom with everyday activities, there are still measures in place to keep the country safe.
For more information about our services and facilities at Level 2, visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
Play it safe Pōneke!

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1661 days ago

Small business owners – take our survey

Stuff Prosper

Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on … View more
Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on individual businesses and their ability to quickly rebound adds to the uncertainty of the national economic recovery.

Therefore, Prosper is launching a survey targeted at finding out the scale of Covid-19's impact.

You can take that survey right now – it will only take a few minutes.
Take the survey

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1661 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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1661 days ago

Releasing water

The Team from Wellington Water

This may look like a waste of water, but it’s sometimes better to release a little bit out rather than turn off water to the whole street.

Here we have Water Serviceperson Rapata replacing a broken toby. Rather than turning off the water, he diverted the flow away from the affected house for a … View more
This may look like a waste of water, but it’s sometimes better to release a little bit out rather than turn off water to the whole street.

Here we have Water Serviceperson Rapata replacing a broken toby. Rather than turning off the water, he diverted the flow away from the affected house for a few minutes while he did the job.

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1664 days ago

Southern Landfill reopens

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

The Southern Landfill will open to public on Thursday 14 May.
Safety precautions will be in place including vehicle recognition, social distancing measures, and a new way to pay. Normal hours will apply, except on weekends, where the site will close at 3.30pm.
Please expect delays. We recommend … View more
The Southern Landfill will open to public on Thursday 14 May.
Safety precautions will be in place including vehicle recognition, social distancing measures, and a new way to pay. Normal hours will apply, except on weekends, where the site will close at 3.30pm.
Please expect delays. We recommend visiting on your allocated recycling day to avoid congestion.
For more information including FAQs, visit our website:
wellington.govt.nz...

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1661 days ago

Build your own storage planter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

What’s better than a new planter box?

One that serves as a place to stash plant pots or tuck a hose out of sight too.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself.

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1664 days ago

Facilities and Services resuming

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We're excited to reopen most of our facilities and resume many services and programmes under Level 2.
Restrictions will be in place to keep staff and the community safe.
Swimming pools, gyms, recreation centres, playgrounds, skate parks, sports pavilions, public toilets and the Berhampore golf… View more
We're excited to reopen most of our facilities and resume many services and programmes under Level 2.
Restrictions will be in place to keep staff and the community safe.
Swimming pools, gyms, recreation centres, playgrounds, skate parks, sports pavilions, public toilets and the Berhampore golf course will reopen.
For more information including the list of facilities and opening dates, visit our website.wellington.govt.nz...

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1662 days ago

Safety notice for Wellingtonians

Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities

Hi neighbours, from next week at the Arlington housing site you may notice safety fencing, surveying and soil testing activity from our contractors.

They’ll be getting ready for demolition from July, after which we’ll be building around 300 modern, warm and quality homes over the next few … View more
Hi neighbours, from next week at the Arlington housing site you may notice safety fencing, surveying and soil testing activity from our contractors.

They’ll be getting ready for demolition from July, after which we’ll be building around 300 modern, warm and quality homes over the next few years.

Thanks for your patience as we prepare to build these much-needed homes for Wellingtonians.

Any questions or for more information, please contact Renee Regal on 021 998 724 or 0800 801 601 or email renee.regal@kaingaora.govt.nz
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1663 days ago

Waterproofing Northland Tunnel

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We are starting waterproofing works on the heritage-listed Northland Tunnel next week. The tunnel will be closed to traffic and pedestrians for night works between 12am and 5am for the week starting Sunday 17 May. From Monday 25 May the tunnel will be down to one lane and controlled by traffic … View moreWe are starting waterproofing works on the heritage-listed Northland Tunnel next week. The tunnel will be closed to traffic and pedestrians for night works between 12am and 5am for the week starting Sunday 17 May. From Monday 25 May the tunnel will be down to one lane and controlled by traffic lights between 7am and 4pm. For more information on the works, please visit: wellington.govt.nz...

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