Khandallah, Wellington

1454 days ago

Items for the tip

Chelsea from Grenada Village

Kia Ora, we have a few items including an old fridge, old tv and about 5 boxes of rubbish that we want to get rid of and have someone take to the tip for us. Willing to pay $100 cash all up. Send me a message. Thanks!

1456 days ago

Neighbourly readers says 'no' to a holiday on their birthday

Reporter Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk, I thought you might be interested in the recent poll on having a holiday on your birthday.
The results were a surprise. Who would have thought that nearly 70 per cent of you do not want to get a paid day of leave on your birthday.
Thanks for taking part in the … View more
Hullo Neighbourly folk, I thought you might be interested in the recent poll on having a holiday on your birthday.
The results were a surprise. Who would have thought that nearly 70 per cent of you do not want to get a paid day of leave on your birthday.
Thanks for taking part in the poll.

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1456 days ago

Medium density in the suburbs. Is it good or bad?

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, we are looking for some help for a story on medium density housing.
Where are the suburbs and parts of Wellington, the Hutt, Porirua and beyond where there has been medium density done? Where it was done well, and not so well? Where might the opportunities be? Who are the … View more
Hi Neighbourly folk, we are looking for some help for a story on medium density housing.
Where are the suburbs and parts of Wellington, the Hutt, Porirua and beyond where there has been medium density done? Where it was done well, and not so well? Where might the opportunities be? Who are the people in your area agitating for and against?
Please contact Rob Mitchell on 027 573 3956 or at rob.mitchell@stuff.co.nz.
Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1454 days ago

Santa in the Suburbs glitch

Ana Maea Chitara from Newlands

Anyone else getting told their spelling is incorrect when trying to enter the competition? This is the 3rd day now, and yes I've always checked that the post originated after midnight (not a previous day's entry)

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1459 days ago

Wellington set to have electric buses by 2027

Reporter Community News

Wellington's public transport is going greener, with the capital’s bus fleet to be entirely electric within seven years.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has declared it would not consider bids from any bus company running diesel vehicles when the current contracts expire in 2027.
The… View more
Wellington's public transport is going greener, with the capital’s bus fleet to be entirely electric within seven years.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has declared it would not consider bids from any bus company running diesel vehicles when the current contracts expire in 2027.
The announcement comes one day after the Government declared a climate emergency.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday said it would not consider bids from any bus company running diesel vehicles when the current contracts expire in 2027.
What do you think of electric buses?

1455 days ago

A handy man needed

Shirley from Newlands

I am having a project which needs a handy man to complete it. To concrete the ground. Please send me a message if you are able and we will discuss in detail. Also, does anyone have a 7 M timber to give away ? The area needs to be boxed for concrete. Thanks Shirley

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1455 days ago

Unknown Plant

Shirley from Newlands

Does anyone know the name of plant?
Thanks

1461 days ago

Your favourite ever summer holiday

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? … View more
Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? What made it such a stand-out experience? As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1455 days ago

Recreation facilities closing early this Sunday

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

This Sunday 13 Dec, all recreation centres and pools as well as ClubActive will be closing early for a staff Christmas function.

All recreation centres will be shutting at various times from 12pm, and all pools and ClubActive will be shut from 5pm. Our hardworking team have had a crazy few months… View more
This Sunday 13 Dec, all recreation centres and pools as well as ClubActive will be closing early for a staff Christmas function.

All recreation centres will be shutting at various times from 12pm, and all pools and ClubActive will be shut from 5pm. Our hardworking team have had a crazy few months and will be taking some well-deserved time to relax and celebrate the year that’s been.

All facilities will be open as usual on Monday morning and we look forward to seeing you. Thank you for your understanding.

For more info about recreation centre closing times, visit - wellington.govt.nz...

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1459 days ago

Kārearea/New Zealand falcon soaring in Wellington

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, have you spotted a kārearea lately? It is one of New Zealand's rarest birds but it is doing well in Wellington City.
If you have seen one, we would like to know where it was.

1455 days ago

Free Adjustable Sit-up Bench in Perfect Condition

Amitava from Kaiwharawhara

NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE!

Free Adjustable Sit-up Bench in Perfect Condition ... it can be adjusted to many different levels. Needs to go ASAP.


This bench has now been picked up ... not available anymore!

Free

1455 days ago

Recommendation for Electrican

Kiki from Newlands

Hi , Does anyone know reasonable prices Electrican. Need light fixtures replaced 😁.

Msg me details pls.

Thanks 🙏🏼

1455 days ago

Last days to have your say on the Draft Cemeteries Management Plan

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

A growing number of people are visiting our cemeteries for recreation. In the Draft Cemeteries Management Plan, we’ve provided some clarification to ensure that recreational use is compatible with the needs of people visiting the graves of loved ones.

Read about what we’re proposing here: … View more
A growing number of people are visiting our cemeteries for recreation. In the Draft Cemeteries Management Plan, we’ve provided some clarification to ensure that recreational use is compatible with the needs of people visiting the graves of loved ones.

Read about what we’re proposing here: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz....

Have your say on recreation in our cemeteries, and other issues, by filling the online survey before 5pm Friday 11 December.

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1455 days ago

One Percent Collective works for Wellington charities

Reporter Community News

Covid-19 could have been a disaster for Wellington charity the One Percent Collective, but instead the level of donations it receives has actually increased.
Donors donate a percentage of their income to the Collective, which distributes it to charities.
Charities it supports include including … View more
Covid-19 could have been a disaster for Wellington charity the One Percent Collective, but instead the level of donations it receives has actually increased.
Donors donate a percentage of their income to the Collective, which distributes it to charities.
Charities it supports include including Garden to Table, Bellyful, Kaibosh, Upside Downs, DCM, Spinning Top, Take my Hands and Nga Rangitahi Toa.
One Percent Collective co-founder Pat Shepherd said he expected donations to decrease due to Covid but donations had instead increased.

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1459 days ago

The Out Goers group

Iris from Johnsonville

The Out Goers (activities for ladies 45 plus) are now easily findable under "groups". Cheers.
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