Karori, Wellington

ANZAC DAY 2020

Manjit from Karori

An ANZAC Tribute
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Writing for a poitive future

Mirjam from Karori

The stories we tell our children will determine their beliefs and therefore their future. Keep telling the same tales and they'll keep making the same mistakes, generation after generation. If we ar honest about wanting peace, we have to change the stories we tell our children.

ANZAD DAY

John from Wadestown

A memory of the Cold War years

Stories from the ANZACs

ANZAC Day will be marked a little differently this year. We’ll be warm and cosy at home and The Last Post won’t start until you press play. But one thing will be the same – remembrance.

To help us remember those who served and understand what ‘to serve’ meant, … View moreANZAC Day will be marked a little differently this year. We’ll be warm and cosy at home and The Last Post won’t start until you press play. But one thing will be the same – remembrance.

To help us remember those who served and understand what ‘to serve’ meant, Ryman recorded their ANZAC resident’s stories. Some are humorous, others are tragic and eye-opening, but they all offer insight into the courage, bravery, and determination required to serve.

What better way to remember than to read the memories of those who were there? Learn more

Support Stuff’s local and national news teams

The Team Reporter from Stuff

For over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.  

Now there’s a … View moreFor over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.  

Now there’s a new way you can support us: by making direct financial contributions to help power our news teams up and down the country. 

Make a contribution and you’ll help our journalists continue to do what they do best: provide our readers with trustworthy, accurate and reliable news. Contribute here

Gutter Cleaning is an Essential Service

Adam from Wellington Wash

Hi all, just a reminder to you all. As gutters are an essential part of your home we are still able to unblock and flush the spouting under the lockdown. If the rain is affecting your home please don't hesitate to get in touch.

No face to face contact is required. Just a phone call or email … View moreHi all, just a reminder to you all. As gutters are an essential part of your home we are still able to unblock and flush the spouting under the lockdown. If the rain is affecting your home please don't hesitate to get in touch.

No face to face contact is required. Just a phone call or email and then online payment once the job is complete.

If it can wait till after the lockdown then great but if they are in desperate need of clearing then give us a call.

Stay safe!
Adam Davies
02041410521
hello@wellingtonwash.com

Rubbish and recycling

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

*UPDATE - RUBBISH AND RECYCLING*
We've been receiving lots of questions about rubbish and recycling collections.
Kerbside recycling will stop from midnight tonight but weekly rubbish collection will continue as normal.
For everything you need to know about this update, head to: wgtn.cc...
… View more*UPDATE - RUBBISH AND RECYCLING*
We've been receiving lots of questions about rubbish and recycling collections.
Kerbside recycling will stop from midnight tonight but weekly rubbish collection will continue as normal.
For everything you need to know about this update, head to: wgtn.cc...
For up to date information about Council facilities, services and venues: wellington.govt.nz/coronavirus.

Attract birds into your garden

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Create a simple hanging bird feeder from a few pieces of plywood and a terracotta pot and saucer.

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

Anzac Day 2020: Cut-out poppy for your Bubble

Neighbourly.co.nz

Anzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, … View moreAnzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, in our small bubbles, we shall not forget. That we can still say thank you for the sacrifices, we can still pay tribute to the bravery of so many.

old bus numbers

Mirjam from Karori

Does anybody know which number bus went to Johnsonville before they made the whole big changeover, and am I right to rmemebr that this change started in 2018?
Thanks.

Help a small business near you

David Downs from SOS Business

Missing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors … View moreMissing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors shut. Lots of great places to support across the Wellington area here...
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First-home buyers - new or pre-loved?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.

Pre-cooked meals ready for you to heat & eat

Nikau Café

Dear friends of Nikau,
We’re excited to announce that from Tuesday 28 April, Nikau Catering will be delivering pre-cooked meals and some of our bakery items. You can pre-order these now from our catering website in the link below. Information about delivery is available there.
If you buy 4 meals … View moreDear friends of Nikau,
We’re excited to announce that from Tuesday 28 April, Nikau Catering will be delivering pre-cooked meals and some of our bakery items. You can pre-order these now from our catering website in the link below. Information about delivery is available there.
If you buy 4 meals we’ll throw in a rosemary focaccia for free, OR, if you buy 7 meals, we’ll give you an 8th meal on the house!

From Tuesday 28 April, Nikau Café will be open between 9:00am - 2:00pm for takeaways and 9:00am - 1:00pm for deliveries. We'll be offering select items on our breakfast and lunch menu, as well as hot and cold drinks. So if you're working or in the CBD, you can order these items directly from our café website to pick up, or, if you're at home and are within our delivery zone, we can deliver to you for a small fee.

The Nikau Team hopes you and your family are well and coping during these times. We thank you for your support and can’t wait to see you again soon!

Chimney Cleaning

Fire Safety from Fire Safety - Wellington Region

With the evenings getting cooler, we have had a number of enquiries regarding chimney cleaning during the Level 4 Covid 19 Lockdown. Fire and Emergency NZ has received an update regarding chimney sweepers being essential service for health and safety reasons.

Tradespeople:
Tradespeople can do … View moreWith the evenings getting cooler, we have had a number of enquiries regarding chimney cleaning during the Level 4 Covid 19 Lockdown. Fire and Emergency NZ has received an update regarding chimney sweepers being essential service for health and safety reasons.

Tradespeople:
Tradespeople can do maintenance if it is to maintain the necessities of life or critical to safety. This includes electricians, plumbers and builders.

If you have safety concerns about your fire place or chimney, contact your local chimney sweep or plumber and have a discussion with them on the way forward. They may have questions such as have you got any other form of heating? What are the symptoms/how urgent is the job?

If you have the tools and experience and are going to clean out your chimney yourself, be safe. We dont want to have to turn up to load you into an ambulance or lower you off the roof!