Makara, Wellington

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1561 days ago

2002 vovol for sale

Owen from Karori

WOF ends in January tow bar no problems inquiries 0211566292

Price: $2,000

1563 days ago

Recommended builder

Weng from Kelburn

Hi there, can someone recommend a good and reliable builder? I want some work done to my house. Thanks in advance.

1562 days ago

Pet bomb

Yew from Karori

Each Vitapet bomb , or take two for $8. Surplus as No long have our pet Dog. Been kept in store n forgotten about...:b

Price: $5

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1565 days ago

Poll: Are you comfortable leaving your details in manual contact tracing registers at shops?

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Of the 22 Wellington cafes, restaurants, libraries and shops with manual contact tracing (pen and paper) registers visited yesterday by Stuff, none had safeguards in place to protect private information.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner says businesses should not be allowing customers to see… View more
Of the 22 Wellington cafes, restaurants, libraries and shops with manual contact tracing (pen and paper) registers visited yesterday by Stuff, none had safeguards in place to protect private information.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner says businesses should not be allowing customers to see other peoples’ information, ensuring reasonable safeguards are in place to prevent loss, misuse or disclosure of personal information collected.

www.stuff.co.nz...

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Are you comfortable leaving your details in manual contact tracing registers at shops?
  • 38.1% Yes
    38.1% Complete
  • 61.9% No
    61.9% Complete
268 votes
1563 days ago

Orca update: Check out this snap of the pod by the Boat Cafe on Oriental Bay

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

This pic was taken by Lisa Adamson this morning. The pod looks like it has since moved across the harbour to Petone.

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1563 days ago

Book returned to Newtown Library after 118 years

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

The Earl of Derby by George Saintsbury was borrowed from the Newtown Library in March 1902. Having been found in Sydney, it has finally been returned 118 years later.

Library staff have seen reason, and the penny a day fine - it has been more than 43,000 days since the book was loaned since - has … View more
The Earl of Derby by George Saintsbury was borrowed from the Newtown Library in March 1902. Having been found in Sydney, it has finally been returned 118 years later.

Library staff have seen reason, and the penny a day fine - it has been more than 43,000 days since the book was loaned since - has been waived.

Anyone else out there guilty of having library books stashed away in their shelves?

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1565 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Welcome to our first ever edition of Way Back Wednesday. Each week we'll be posting an historic photo showing scenes from around Wellington.

Tell us where you think it is and feel free to share your memories.

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

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1563 days ago

1 Week to Nominate

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Wellington.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and … View more
Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Wellington.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1563 days ago

Our fermentation workshop is back!

Inma from Karori

Join us on the 12th September at the Karori Community Centre for round 2 of our popular workshop. You will learn all about fermentation and how to make your own kraut.

Only 4 tickets left!

Full details and bookings here -> bestkepthealth.co...

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1563 days ago

Parked up to make a point

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Passers-by looked on with mirth and confusion at Alex Dyer's act of "productive civil disobedience".

Dyer was occupying a car park in central Wellington - sitting at a desk with his laptop open, engrossed in a meeting - having fed the meter for its use

His act was part of the … View more
Passers-by looked on with mirth and confusion at Alex Dyer's act of "productive civil disobedience".

Dyer was occupying a car park in central Wellington - sitting at a desk with his laptop open, engrossed in a meeting - having fed the meter for its use

His act was part of the Picnics in the Park movement which repurposes underutilised street space into neighbourhood amenities.

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1563 days ago

Car break-ins on the rise

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Wellington Police have recently warned of increasing incidents of vehicle related crime, occurring in the evenings and overnight.

Have you or someone you know been victim to a vehicle-related crime lately?
If so, what suburb are you located in? Feel free to share your experiences below or … View more
Wellington Police have recently warned of increasing incidents of vehicle related crime, occurring in the evenings and overnight.

Have you or someone you know been victim to a vehicle-related crime lately?
If so, what suburb are you located in? Feel free to share your experiences below or contact sophie.cornish@stuff.co.nz

Stay safe everyone!

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1563 days ago

Upcycle furniture with wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Use colourful wallpaper samples and your favourite Resene colour to update a tired old piece of furniture.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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1563 days ago

Orca spotted in Oriental Bay (file pic)

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

An orca pod has been spotted in Oriental Bay this morning.

Have you seen them?

Feel free to post any pics of them down below.

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1563 days ago

Paint it yellow with Resene for Daffodil Day!

Resene

Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

Help us make a difference to the health of kiwis.

Shop online or call or visit your Resene ColorShop.
Find your ColorShop

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