Lyall Bay, Wellington

1614 days ago

Are you ready to get Upcycling?

Resene

The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose … View more
The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose altogether, or just to give it an ‘extreme makeover'. Consider using the school holidays to get Upcycling with the smaller members of your household - or use the next rainy day to drag out the paint and your creativity!

In the meantime, check out some of the creative cookies from last year.
Pick your paints

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1615 days ago

Plastic numbers 3,4,6,7 no longer accepted

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Due to a changing global market and a glut in low quality plastics, we will only be accepting plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5 in kerbside recycling, Public Place Recycling bins, and at the Recycle Centre from Monday 20 July.
For more information, please visit our website.
Wellington City Council will … View more
Due to a changing global market and a glut in low quality plastics, we will only be accepting plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5 in kerbside recycling, Public Place Recycling bins, and at the Recycle Centre from Monday 20 July.
For more information, please visit our website.
Wellington City Council will only accept plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5 in kerbside recycling, Public Place Recycling bins, and at the Recycle Centre from Monday 20 July.

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1615 days ago

Big swells forecast for Wednesday

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

A strong southerly is forecast for Wednesday and is expected to generate sizeable swells along Wellington's south coast.
Keep an eye on Metservice channels for more info and stay safe.

1615 days ago

On the frontline

The Team from Wellington Water

Rain or shine, our frontline crews are out there working. It’s all part of providing an essential service.
Here we have Water Serviceperson Whare in Ngaio at work on a leaking main. It’s hard to make him out under all that gear but to be fair, it was pretty wet and cold.
So to all our crews … View more
Rain or shine, our frontline crews are out there working. It’s all part of providing an essential service.
Here we have Water Serviceperson Whare in Ngaio at work on a leaking main. It’s hard to make him out under all that gear but to be fair, it was pretty wet and cold.
So to all our crews working on the frontline this winter, every day, in all kinds of weather, thanks for your hard work to keep our three waters flowing, our drinking water, stormwater and wastewater (including hot showers!). Your work is appreciated.

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1619 days ago

Motueka: New Zealand’s small-town doughnut capital

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you’re hungry, please step away from your phone or monitor. Would you try this cheeseburger doughnut? Read more about the small NZ team with some big doughnut dreams below.

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1615 days ago

Free worm tea

Cynthia from Miramar

The bottles are roughly 1 part water 3 parts worm wee. Great for the garden! Have plenty to share. Keep in a cool place till use.

Free

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1616 days ago

Taste of Cultures event- 30th July, Te Papa, Wellington

Rachel Lake from Red Cross - Wellington Service Centre

Check out our Taste of Cultures event here: www.neighbourly.co.nz...

Taste of Cultures is a celebration of Wellington's cultural diversity through food, music, dance, speakers and voices from our former refugee communities.

We are so grateful that the team at Te Papa have opened up the Te … View more
Check out our Taste of Cultures event here: www.neighbourly.co.nz...

Taste of Cultures is a celebration of Wellington's cultural diversity through food, music, dance, speakers and voices from our former refugee communities.

We are so grateful that the team at Te Papa have opened up the Te Marae event space for us, guests will enjoy a private viewing of their exhibition 'Stories from refugees in New Zealand' before dinner.
Tickets are $120 per person, or $900 for a table of 9 guests.

We are aware that a lot of New Zealanders have been significantly affected financially by COVID-19, and though we need to continue to fundraise for our work in helping vulnerable people, we would like to offer anyone who has been affected COVID-19 an opportunity to attend this incredible event.

1616 days ago

Have you picked up a copy of our July issue yet?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Well, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where … View moreWell, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where they’ve grown flowers for nearly 50 years. We're still on the hunt for our Houseplant Hero, thanks to our friends at Yates and Kings Plant Barn. Nominations are now open for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year too! There’s a feature on walnut growers in NZ, highlights of new roses coming out this year and of course, details on how to get yourself $20 worth of free bulbs from NZ Bulbs.

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1616 days ago

100 Best Children's books of all time

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

"The more you read, the more you will know. The more you learn, the more places you will go." Dr Seuss
If your kids are looking for a good read for the upcoming holidays, check out Time's 100 Best Children's books of all time.

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1616 days ago

Free - 6 large tyres

Sue from Seatoun

6 large tyres free. Left at our house - maybe good for terraced garden etc. Call Sue - 0273064594

Free

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1616 days ago

Lululemon leggings

Giulia from Newtown

Super cute Lululemon leggings with pockets! White flower pattern, two pockets on the sides for your phone and little zip pocket on the back. The tag has been cut off so not sure about the size but I normally wear a 6 or 8. These are full length.
I'm not super familiar with the different … View more
Super cute Lululemon leggings with pockets! White flower pattern, two pockets on the sides for your phone and little zip pocket on the back. The tag has been cut off so not sure about the size but I normally wear a 6 or 8. These are full length.
I'm not super familiar with the different Lululemon styles but these feel not the really thick ones, they are definitely more on the soft side (they are very soft in fact).
Pick up from Island Bay or I can send if you cover postage fees.
Hit me up if you're interested!

Price: $40

1616 days ago

Olive jeans - NEW

Giulia from Newtown

These jeans are extremely comfy, 100% organic cotton, never worn and from Olive, an UK sustainable and ethical brand. Retail at $120.
They are a size large (Length: 94cm, Inside Leg: 65cm, : 14cm, Waist: 30"). They are a beautiful shade of blue and suuuper comfy.
Pick up from Island Bay or I … View more
These jeans are extremely comfy, 100% organic cotton, never worn and from Olive, an UK sustainable and ethical brand. Retail at $120.
They are a size large (Length: 94cm, Inside Leg: 65cm, : 14cm, Waist: 30"). They are a beautiful shade of blue and suuuper comfy.
Pick up from Island Bay or I can send if you cover postage fees.
Hit me up if you're interested!

Price: $60

1616 days ago

Kavu rope cord backpack - NEW

Giulia from Newtown

Beautiful over the shoulder backpack from Kavu (American sustainable and ethical brand). NEW, used only once. Holds more than you would think! Two main compartments, phone pocket and velcro pocket in the front, adjustable super strong strap. Also can we talk about how cute the pattern is.
Pick up … View more
Beautiful over the shoulder backpack from Kavu (American sustainable and ethical brand). NEW, used only once. Holds more than you would think! Two main compartments, phone pocket and velcro pocket in the front, adjustable super strong strap. Also can we talk about how cute the pattern is.
Pick up from Island Bay or I can send if you cover postage fees.
Hit me up if you're interested!

Price: $50

1616 days ago

Tekapo Springs stargazing

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Imagine watching the Milky Way from an underwater hot spring hammock in the mountains. Read more on Stuff.co.nz by clicking the link below.

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