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It has a top speed of 20kmph and a reputation for being reliable but is it rapid?
Debate between senior city council staff about whether Wellington’s 20kmh Cable Car was a form of rapid transit led to a seemingly predictable answer - no.
Official information documents show senior city design and … View moreIt has a top speed of 20kmph and a reputation for being reliable but is it rapid?
Debate between senior city council staff about whether Wellington’s 20kmh Cable Car was a form of rapid transit led to a seemingly predictable answer - no.
Official information documents show senior city design and place planning staff exchanged emails on the topic over almost six hours before one apologised for even asking the question.
Kia ora!
If you have a small or new business, I can help you build your online presence. From the basics like branding and starting a new website from scratch all the way to SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Google Analytics.
The price for building and managing a website can vary massively … View moreKia ora!
If you have a small or new business, I can help you build your online presence. From the basics like branding and starting a new website from scratch all the way to SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Google Analytics.
The price for building and managing a website can vary massively according to the functionalities you might need. So, if you're interested, flick me a message and I'll be happy to explain all your options.
I can also show you a few websites that I've worked on before.
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From the moment you buy a defender bag, you're already doing a world of good. Made in New Zealand Defender Bags have been designed specially to defend the environment and defend human rights.
DEFENDERS OF THE PLANET – turning old vinyl billboards into durable, stylish bags
DEFENDERS OF … View moreFrom the moment you buy a defender bag, you're already doing a world of good. Made in New Zealand Defender Bags have been designed specially to defend the environment and defend human rights.
DEFENDERS OF THE PLANET – turning old vinyl billboards into durable, stylish bags
DEFENDERS OF HUMAN RIGHTS – 100% of profits go to help vulnerable children
Full profits from the sale of each bag go to SpinningTop, an organisation that supports vulnerable children living in extreme poverty on the Thai/Burma border.
Come and meet Annie and hear the story first hand.
Sat 5 Dec from 10.30 am to 4 pm, 2 Forresters Lane, Wellington
Kia ora, I was wondering if any kombucha brewers in the neighborhood had an abundance of scoby they'd be willing to give away.
Many thanks!
Dear Neighbours,
Fresh Australian Lychee has just arrived!
Fresh and sweet!
Call all lychee lovers!
… View moreDear Neighbours,
Fresh Australian Lychee has just arrived!
Fresh and sweet!
Call all lychee lovers!
You can visit our stores below:
3 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt
123 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington
Call 04-2138962 if necessary.
When he saw his teacher struggling to breathe, 10-year-old Jesiah Oli-Alainu'uese knew exactly what to do.
His actions at lunchtime last Thursday likely saved the life of his teacher, Leah Smythe.
Jesiah is a pupil at Raureka School in Hastings and was just about to leave his classroom to join… View moreWhen he saw his teacher struggling to breathe, 10-year-old Jesiah Oli-Alainu'uese knew exactly what to do.
His actions at lunchtime last Thursday likely saved the life of his teacher, Leah Smythe.
Jesiah is a pupil at Raureka School in Hastings and was just about to leave his classroom to join his friends for lunch when he saw Smythe start to cough.
“She patted me on the shoulder. I could see that she was choking, so I whacked her on the back three or four times. Really hard,” he said.
That did the trick and the piece of food lodged in Smythe's throat was dislodged, allowing her to breathe again.
Jesiah said he knew what to do because he had seen someone at another school do it to a student who was choking.
“I hit her pretty hard. I got my strength from boxing training. When she called my mum she said her back was still sore,” Jesiah said.
Jesiah's feat was recognised at a school assembly on Friday, at which he was presented a gift by a St John Ambulance paramedic.
Principal Greg Riceman said he was very proud of Jesiah.
“It was really fantastic, what he did,” Riceman said.
Would you know what to do if you found someone choking?
- Reporting by Marty Sharpe
This month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.
Whether … View moreThis month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.
Whether it’s an elderly neighbour who lives alone to a family on your street working hard to make ends meet, reach out to someone who could use a little extra joy in their life and remind them what the holiday spirit is all about!
Other ideas include fundraising for a local charity, doing a food or toy drive, organising a ‘Secret Santa’ gift exchange on your street, giving a present to a neighbour who helped to make your 2020 better, or even host a community Christmas lunch.
Let us know how you’re giving back in your community in December by emailing: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
MetService is predicting some really nasty weather from this evening until Tuesday morning. It has issued the following warnings for STRONG WIND and HEAVY RAIN for the Wellington Region.
WELLINGTON and the KAPITI COAST south of Otaki Valid: 6 hours from 7:00 pm Monday to 1:00 am Tuesday Forecast: … View moreMetService is predicting some really nasty weather from this evening until Tuesday morning. It has issued the following warnings for STRONG WIND and HEAVY RAIN for the Wellington Region.
WELLINGTON and the KAPITI COAST south of Otaki Valid: 6 hours from 7:00 pm Monday to 1:00 am Tuesday Forecast: Period of rain with locally heavy falls. Expect 50 to 60mm to accumulate, peak intensities 10 to 20mm per hour this evening.
WELLINGTON and KAPITI COAST south of Otaki. Valid: 13 hours from 9:00 pm Monday to 10:00 am Tuesday Forecast: Southerly gales are forecast to be severe at times, with gusts reaching 120 km/h.
It's officially the month of Christmas!
The next few months will see a host of exciting new initiatives joining established events to add extra festive colour to the city and support downtown retailers - brought to you by WellingtonNZ and WCC.
There will be a Shop on Shop off bus, parking … View moreIt's officially the month of Christmas!
The next few months will see a host of exciting new initiatives joining established events to add extra festive colour to the city and support downtown retailers - brought to you by WellingtonNZ and WCC.
There will be a Shop on Shop off bus, parking specials, and a new Love Local Pop-Up Shop on the corner of Willis and Mercer Streets, featuring a unique partnership with some of our local favourites (hint...hint... Fix & Fogg and Fogg).
There'll also be a dynamic programme of free local live music, circus and other performances will appear in shops, parks and streets to make shopping more entertaining on Thursdays till Sundays throughout December.
To find out more about what's planned, visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
What was the weather like at your place?
It was a wild night across the region with a landslide in Porirua, damaging two houses.
Emergency services received multiple calls related to flooding in the evening, in Tawa, Plimmerton and areas in the Hutt Valley.
The heaviest rain appears to have hit … View moreWhat was the weather like at your place?
It was a wild night across the region with a landslide in Porirua, damaging two houses.
Emergency services received multiple calls related to flooding in the evening, in Tawa, Plimmerton and areas in the Hutt Valley.
The heaviest rain appears to have hit Wainuiomata.
MetService predict the weather to improve around midday.
Kate McGuinness made a splash on Instagram during lockdown with charming digital drawings of iconic Wellington scenes. Now she’s created a new series of illustrations especially for the 2020 Wellington Advent Calendar.
This year’s online Wellington Advent Calendar consists of stylised numbers … View moreKate McGuinness made a splash on Instagram during lockdown with charming digital drawings of iconic Wellington scenes. Now she’s created a new series of illustrations especially for the 2020 Wellington Advent Calendar.
This year’s online Wellington Advent Calendar consists of stylised numbers from 1 to 24 representing those days in December.
Once a number is clicked on, one of Kate’s illustrations and a hospitality or experience deal are revealed. Simply enter your email address and you will receive a voucher redeemable at the respective business. Vouchers are valid until the end of February.
“In Wellington, a lot of our identity is wrapped up in the places we frequent. You get to know the person behind the counter, especially with locally owned places - it’s very personal. I kept this in mind as I worked on the advent illustrations.”
The 2019 Wellington Advent Calendar led to 89,000 vouchers being downloaded.
Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show … View moreJust $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.
Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
As a consequence of the heavy rainfall on Saturday night and Sunday morning along with the high tide, there was extreme flooding that unfortunately affected a number of residents in Porirua. There is more rain in the forecast tonight for residents in Porirua, the Hutt Valley and Wellington. … View moreAs a consequence of the heavy rainfall on Saturday night and Sunday morning along with the high tide, there was extreme flooding that unfortunately affected a number of residents in Porirua. There is more rain in the forecast tonight for residents in Porirua, the Hutt Valley and Wellington. 🌧🌧🌧
Meanwhile, our operations teams are checking known risk areas and are working to ensure that the stormwater networks can perform as well as possible. If surface flooding occurs, please contact your local council.
What would you like to see developed on a large area of former office buildings land on Wellington’s waterfront, which is to be opened up to new building developments and public spaces under a regeneration plan unveiled by CentrePort.
The plan outlines the company’s new vision for the … View moreWhat would you like to see developed on a large area of former office buildings land on Wellington’s waterfront, which is to be opened up to new building developments and public spaces under a regeneration plan unveiled by CentrePort.
The plan outlines the company’s new vision for the earthquake-damaged port, which finalised a $667 million insurance payout in October last year for claims made following the 2016 Kaikōura quake.
CentrePort chief executive Derek Nind told key players at Wellington’s waterfront on Thursday the “medium-term” vision would drastically transform the area around Waterloo Quay, with public access to new low-rise buildings and green spaces.
Do you have a letter you have always wanted to write to someone, but never did?
If you would like to finally write that letter and have it published in The Dominion Post's summer pages, email it to bess.manson@stuff.co.nz or send it to:
A Letter To… Bess Manson, features department, The … View moreDo you have a letter you have always wanted to write to someone, but never did?
If you would like to finally write that letter and have it published in The Dominion Post's summer pages, email it to bess.manson@stuff.co.nz or send it to:
A Letter To… Bess Manson, features department, The Dominion Post PO Box 3740 Wellington 6140. Names may be withheld at the writer's request.
Bess Manson
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