Miramar, Wellington

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1463 days ago

🎄💙Do you need help this Christmas?

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

We know it has been a tough year and it can be scary to ask for help. If you are finding things tough at the moment, know that the Vinnies door is always open and our support services can be accessed safely and confidentially.

The Merry Vinnies Christmas toy shop is opening its doors this … View more
We know it has been a tough year and it can be scary to ask for help. If you are finding things tough at the moment, know that the Vinnies door is always open and our support services can be accessed safely and confidentially.

The Merry Vinnies Christmas toy shop is opening its doors this December, giving families the opportunity to choose gifts for their children without the cost.

🎁 Who can access this service?
> People living in the Wellington City Council area (if you reside in the Porirua or Hutt Valley area, please contact your local Vinnies or community center).
> Gifts are for children aged 0 - 16 years.
> Parents or primary caregivers of child/ren.
> Community Service cardholders.

🎁 How can I access this service?
Contact the Vinnies team to book a 'shopping slot':
> call, 04 389 7122 or free call 0800 VINNIES.
> email, info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz.
> drop-in, level 1, 207 Riddiford St, Newtown.

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1463 days ago

Miramar Ave road repairs

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We will be carrying out road repairs on Miramar Ave on Sunday 29 November between 7pm and 6am.
Stop/go traffic management will be in place to allow vehicle, pedestrian and cyclists access to the road.
Please factor in extra time for your journey and we apologise for any inconvenience.

1465 days ago

Has the time come for water metering in Wellington?

Reporter Community News

Wellington is rapidly running out of water and water meters may be the only solution.
Water meters in every house and daily water-use reports will be necessary for Wellington to avoid drought-like water shortages.
A new Wellington Water report prepared by Ernst Young and Beca recommended the region… View more
Wellington is rapidly running out of water and water meters may be the only solution.
Water meters in every house and daily water-use reports will be necessary for Wellington to avoid drought-like water shortages.
A new Wellington Water report prepared by Ernst Young and Beca recommended the region adopt a $144 million advanced metering infrastructure, with daily water consumption feedback and leak alerts provided to residents via a smartphone app.
The report warned leaks and over-consumption could put the region’s water stock under severe strain, and potentially cost hundreds of millions to fix.
At the current rate of water use and population growth, the amount of water needed to meet drought resilience water levels could exceed supply by as early as 2026.

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1465 days ago

Poll: Is this an appropriate way for a mayor to behave?

Reporter Community News

Wellington Mayor Andy Foster was photographed on Sunday helping pitch a tent in Shelly Bay.
The tent belonged to Anaru Mepham, from Mau Whenua, group opposing the controversial Shelly Bay development. Mepham described himself as a sentry for protesters who are standing by to join him if the … View more
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster was photographed on Sunday helping pitch a tent in Shelly Bay.
The tent belonged to Anaru Mepham, from Mau Whenua, group opposing the controversial Shelly Bay development. Mepham described himself as a sentry for protesters who are standing by to join him if the bulldozers moved in.
Wellington City Council earlier this month voted nine votes to six to sell and lease its land at Shelly Bay to Shelly Bay Taikuru, owned by developer Ian Cassels and his partner.
Foster campaigned on the promise to stop the development, which is also opposed by Sir Peter Jackson.

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Is this an appropriate way for a mayor to behave?
  • 55.6% Yes
    55.6% Complete
  • 32.7% No
    32.7% Complete
  • 11.8% Not sure, I need more information
    11.8% Complete
297 votes
1463 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. It’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. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy instructions.
Learn more

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1464 days ago

ONLINE KIWI SUMMER PAINTING TUTORIAL

Silke from Heart for Art

Do you want to paint your own Kiwi Summer?

Hi, I'm Silke, founder of HEART FOR ART.
I've taught hundreds of women all across the country how to paint!
I enjoy helping people find their creativity through art, and I’d love to help you do the same. You don’t even need any … View more
Do you want to paint your own Kiwi Summer?

Hi, I'm Silke, founder of HEART FOR ART.
I've taught hundreds of women all across the country how to paint!
I enjoy helping people find their creativity through art, and I’d love to help you do the same. You don’t even need any experience.

Join me for this online painting tutorial. It’ll be recorded so you can watch it any time you like.
The supply list, and the list of paint colours, will be emailed to you once you’ve booked your ticket.

Summer will be here before you know it!
Just click the link to get your ticket 👇👇
heartforart.co.nz...

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1464 days ago

Sunday Lunch: Christmas edition!

Grant Ellen from Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

Enjoy a free lunch cooked by volunteers with food provided by Kaibosh. We've got the barbeque going and it'll be a festive day for all! Come along and help out - get in touch if you would like to volunteer or just show up early. We are also doing a gardening bee from 10am so please come … View moreEnjoy a free lunch cooked by volunteers with food provided by Kaibosh. We've got the barbeque going and it'll be a festive day for all! Come along and help out - get in touch if you would like to volunteer or just show up early. We are also doing a gardening bee from 10am so please come along for that too. All welcome.
Lunch served approx 1pm, please arrive around 12.30 (or earlier to help with cooking or gardening!)

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1464 days ago

Community Centre Dessert Evening

Grant Ellen from Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

We have a Dessert Evening combined with our Annual Community Meeting coming up Wednesday 2nd December at 6.30pm. All welcome. Dessert provided!

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1464 days ago

Van Volunteers Needed

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

We urgently need the help of volunteers to support our rubbish and delivery vans.

Our van drivers have been working hard to complete pick-ups of all the generous donations from the community, plus get rid of rubbish to keep our staff, volunteers, and customers safe while in the shops.

We've … View more
We urgently need the help of volunteers to support our rubbish and delivery vans.

Our van drivers have been working hard to complete pick-ups of all the generous donations from the community, plus get rid of rubbish to keep our staff, volunteers, and customers safe while in the shops.

We've had some great volunteers move on to paid work (which we love!) so we are now short on help to complete the growing workload.

If you or someone you know could help us out, please get in touch!

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1464 days ago

Join the Great Kiwi Summer

Matahiwi Estate

Our Great Kiwi Summer campaign is all about coming together and enjoying the wonderful things New Zealand has to offer.

Take part in the Summer Survey and be in to win one of 10 Matahiwi prize packs (RRP$300).

And the ME Time Summer Scrapbook has some of our favourite recipes, cocktails and … View more
Our Great Kiwi Summer campaign is all about coming together and enjoying the wonderful things New Zealand has to offer.

Take part in the Summer Survey and be in to win one of 10 Matahiwi prize packs (RRP$300).

And the ME Time Summer Scrapbook has some of our favourite recipes, cocktails and activities – have a browse or take part by sharing one of your summer treats.
Read more

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1465 days ago

Help for story on interesting plaques

Reporter Community News

Journalist Mandy Te is working on a series looking at the story behind plaques. If you have an example (especially if you know the story behind it) please contact Mandy, with the details and address.
Her contact details are mandy.te@stuff.co.nz
If you can send a photo with your email that would … View more
Journalist Mandy Te is working on a series looking at the story behind plaques. If you have an example (especially if you know the story behind it) please contact Mandy, with the details and address.
Her contact details are mandy.te@stuff.co.nz
If you can send a photo with your email that would be great.

1465 days ago

Watering Restrictions

The Team from Wellington Water

We are still in watering restriction level 1: routine odds/evens garden watering.
There is enough water available for residents based on current demand, BUT we need to look after our precious wai so we have enough to last all summer.
Hot, dry weather + increased demand = levels changing quickly. … View more
We are still in watering restriction level 1: routine odds/evens garden watering.
There is enough water available for residents based on current demand, BUT we need to look after our precious wai so we have enough to last all summer.
Hot, dry weather + increased demand = levels changing quickly.

Remember to:
- add mulch to the garden ✅
- water on the odd/even days within the specified times 💧

Know the garden watering restrictions in your area 🌺🌻

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1465 days ago

NumberWorks'nWords question time.

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

If you could ask any historical figure one question, who would it be and what would you ask?

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1465 days ago

Our Strategy Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034

Office for Seniors

Last November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more … View moreLast November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more relevant in the wake of COVID-19.

Click here to read our strategy and find out more about what we want to achieve and what needs to happen bit.ly...

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1465 days ago

Get the inside scoop on Stuff's great travel finds

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.

Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But … View more
Hey neighbours,

Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.

Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But subscribe to our newsletter here for a free ticket to ride with our travel team each week as we explore the best of New Zealand.

We’ll tell you about our great finds, before we tell anyone else. And we’ll throw in some great deals, giveaways and advice each week too.

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