Makara, Wellington

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1549 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th ๐Ÿง ๐ŸŒธ

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, letโ€™s make sure they donโ€™t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of … View more
1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, letโ€™s make sure they donโ€™t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, donโ€™t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.

This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).

However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how youโ€™re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1553 days ago

Zero tolerance on speeding drivers all year round as Kiwi cops get tough on motorists

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.

It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.


โ€œWe donโ€™t have a threshold,โ€ Welch told Stuff, โ€œwe donโ€™t have anything other than the speed limit.

Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.

Click here to read more.

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1550 days ago

Deep Clean Giveaway - The Winner Annouced ! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒฑ

Tiffany Alderman from Kleen co.

Hey Neighbours !

Thank you to all that entered our deep clean giveaway !

We are excited to announce the winner is.....

Elissa Jordan ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

We agree with Elissa's suggestion to keep a set of re-usable cutlery and containers in the car (or on the bike) is a really easy … View more
Hey Neighbours !

Thank you to all that entered our deep clean giveaway !

We are excited to announce the winner is.....

Elissa Jordan ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

We agree with Elissa's suggestion to keep a set of re-usable cutlery and containers in the car (or on the bike) is a really easy way of reducing so much unnecessary packaging ๐ŸŒฑ

For those who entered or liked our post we are offering the same deep clean package for a sweet sweet $$
$ 190// 1-2 bedrooms or small apartment - 1 bathroom
$ 280// 2-4 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

Please email hello@kleen.nz or contact Tiffany on 0220 445 610 - to make a booking.

Be a part of the team that will keep our planet green ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’šThank you, from Kleen co.

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1549 days ago

Only one week left to apply for Gardens Magic!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

One week until Performer applications for Gardens Magic close!

Weโ€™re looking to showcase a diverse range of family friendly music on the Botanic Garden Soundshell in January 2021.

Don't miss out! Apply now at: wellington.govt.nz/gardens-magic

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1549 days ago

Marti Friedlander exhibition on now

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Portraits taken by one of New Zealandโ€™s most prominent photographers are being celebrated on the walls of the Portrait Gallery in Wellington this month.

The exhibition features well-known faces from New Zealand's arts scene in the mid and back half of the 20th century including Rita Angus, … View more
Portraits taken by one of New Zealandโ€™s most prominent photographers are being celebrated on the walls of the Portrait Gallery in Wellington this month.

The exhibition features well-known faces from New Zealand's arts scene in the mid and back half of the 20th century including Rita Angus, Ralph Hotere, C. K. Stead, Maurice Gee, Neil Finn and Kiri Te Kanawa.

The collection will be on public display until November 8.

1554 days ago

#OnBoardWithMasks

Community Engagement Advisor from

Are you #OnBoardWithMasks? Weโ€™re counting on you, Wellington, to keep each other safe! Kia kaha!

Show us your best selfies while kitted out in a mask when on or next to a bus or train and post it along side the hashtag #OnBoardWithMasks so we can see (and maybe share) your good examples!

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1555 days ago

Tawa - where the llama and alpacas roam

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Hob the llama and his alpaca cobbers are regular visitors to the Tawa shops with their owner, Stephen.

What's the strangest thing you've seen walking towards you down the local high street?

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1550 days ago

Having certainty inspires confidence

Rita Angus Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement … View more
When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

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1550 days ago

Meet our 2020 Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.

1550 days ago

Tฤtou Rohe โ€“ Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Check out the latest edition of Greater Wellingtonโ€™s community newsletter, Tฤtou Rohe โ€“ Our Region at the link below.

If youโ€™d like to receive bi-weekly updates on whatโ€™s happening across the region directly to your inbox, subscribe online: www.gw.govt.nz...

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1550 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

Itโ€™s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

Itโ€™s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to nymblscience.com...
Register now

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1550 days ago

Free drawers

Yuki from Crofton Downs

Pick up in Crofton Downs
Text to Yuki 02108367667

Free

1550 days ago

Free kids stuff and baby gate

Yuki from Crofton Downs

Pick up in Crofton Downs
Text to Yuki 02108367667

Free

1560 days ago

Way Back Wednesday - Friday edition

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Because it's shaping up to be a nice(ish) day, we thought we'd share another of Graham Stewart's excellent photos to ease us into the weekend.

Same question as last time - were are we?
This spot in the capital city has changed a wee bit since the photo was taken.

Feel free to share… View more
Because it's shaping up to be a nice(ish) day, we thought we'd share another of Graham Stewart's excellent photos to ease us into the weekend.

Same question as last time - were are we?
This spot in the capital city has changed a wee bit since the photo was taken.

Feel free to share your memories.

Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.

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