Ngaio, Wellington

1449 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A bit of a toughie this week. Checking out the background might help you identify where this photo from the 1930s was taken.

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1447 days ago

Māori could get council voting rights

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Māori are one step closer to enshrined voting rights on Wellington City Council committees.
The vote was passed unanimously after Cr Sean Rush aplogised for previously turning his back on a waita during an earlier debate on the issue.
Rush, who emphasised there was “a lot of Māori in the Rush … View more
Māori are one step closer to enshrined voting rights on Wellington City Council committees.
The vote was passed unanimously after Cr Sean Rush aplogised for previously turning his back on a waita during an earlier debate on the issue.
Rush, who emphasised there was “a lot of Māori in the Rush family”, said he was concerned about the divisive route New Zealand was increasingly going down.
Councillors voted on Thursday to send staff away to compile a report on getting mana whenua representation on council committees. That report is due back on December 3.

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1444 days ago

Foreign matter found in canned product

Neighbourly.co.nz

Popular food label Value has issued a nationwide recall of specific batches of its canned chopped tomatoes, after it was discovered that stones may be present in the product.

Consumers are asked to check the batch number on the side of the can against the numbers provided below and return their … View more
Popular food label Value has issued a nationwide recall of specific batches of its canned chopped tomatoes, after it was discovered that stones may be present in the product.

Consumers are asked to check the batch number on the side of the can against the numbers provided below and return their can/s to their retailer for a full refund.

What you need to know:

- Batch numbers SMS1 J213, TTA1 J214, TTA1 J215, and TTA1 J217 are affected by this recall.
- The product is sold in New World, Pak’n Save, Four Square, Gilmours, and Trents stores nationwide.

To get in contact with Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd, call 0800 245 114. For more information on the recall, visit the New Zealand Food Safety website.

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1447 days ago

Scooter racks coming to Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

New parking racks for e-scooters will start being installed in busy areas around central Wellington from next week to provide spaces where scooters can be left safely out of the way of pedestrians.

Wellington City Council is installing the racks to accommodate the public share e-scooters at the 10… View more
New parking racks for e-scooters will start being installed in busy areas around central Wellington from next week to provide spaces where scooters can be left safely out of the way of pedestrians.

Wellington City Council is installing the racks to accommodate the public share e-scooters at the 10 busiest places where people start or end their rides, although people who have their own e-scooters or push scooters can also use them.
The racks are known as Ruru racks as they resemble an owl’s face.
Councillor Tamatha Paul, Portfolio Lead for Climate Change, says the Ruru racks can also be converted to include e-charging for scooters and the Council may look at this and other e-bike charging options in the future.
The racks will provide free parking for up to 93 scooters at a range of locations.

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1444 days ago

Orchestra Wellington's Rachmaninoff 3: Melancholy

Orchestra Wellington

Hi Neighbours – join us on Saturday 17 October as we continue our season with a delightful triple-header.

We kick off with Josef Suk’s generously melodic serenade, which contains a capriciously dance-like second movement. Music Director Marc Taddei will, as ever, conduct our players through… View more
Hi Neighbours – join us on Saturday 17 October as we continue our season with a delightful triple-header.

We kick off with Josef Suk’s generously melodic serenade, which contains a capriciously dance-like second movement. Music Director Marc Taddei will, as ever, conduct our players through the performance, which includes Prokofiev's brilliant first piano concerto.

The concerto is performed by internationally celebrated pianist and cherished Wellingtonian Jian Liu, before we round off the evening with Rachmaninoff's beautiful third and final symphony.

Tickets start from $40, and the concert will take place at 7:30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre.

Kirsten Mason
General Manager, Orchestra Wellington
Find out more

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1444 days ago

16” laptop case for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This auction is for a 16” Case Logic laptop bag which is in good overall condition.
There is a tiny repair less than 1 cm long where it started to fray (as pictured).

There are also front and rear external pouches and an internal pouch (as pictured).

Total size: approximately 44 cm wide x … View more
This auction is for a 16” Case Logic laptop bag which is in good overall condition.
There is a tiny repair less than 1 cm long where it started to fray (as pictured).

There are also front and rear external pouches and an internal pouch (as pictured).

Total size: approximately 44 cm wide x 32 cm high x 7 cm deep.
Front pouch: approximately 27.5 cm x 13 cm
Back pouch: approximately 42 cm x 25

Please check out my other listings, happy to combine shipping were applicable.

Pick-up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.

Price: $15

1444 days ago

Weaved bracelet making kit

Hayden from Johnsonville

This bracelet making set is in near new condition.

Includes:
- bag of original beads
- bag of string and nylon
- instructions
- original packaging

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This bracelet making set is in near new condition.

Includes:
- bag of original beads
- bag of string and nylon
- instructions
- original packaging

Please check out my other listings, happy to combine shipping where applicable.

Pick up in Johnsonville or Central Wellington City

Price: $12

1444 days ago

Vodafone 4g SIM card for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
I have this brand new Vodafone sim card I won't be able to use and would like to try and sell in the hopes that someone can use it. The sim will expire at the end of October unless it is activated and topped up before then.
If anyone could use it could they please make me an … View more
Hi everyone,
I have this brand new Vodafone sim card I won't be able to use and would like to try and sell in the hopes that someone can use it. The sim will expire at the end of October unless it is activated and topped up before then.
If anyone could use it could they please make me an offer, I just want it to be used rather than wasted.

Pick up in Johnsonville or Central Wellington City or I could drop it off if close by in Johnsonville.

Please PM me or email me at haydenthemonkey@gmail.com for more information.

Negotiable

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1450 days ago

Would you pay $7.95 million for a house?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A renovated 742 square-metre home in Thorndon is likely to set a new record for Wellington –it’s the most expensive house to ever come on the market in the city.
Special features of the five-bedroom, five-bathroom house include a large, traditionally styled conservatory that overlooks a grass … View more
A renovated 742 square-metre home in Thorndon is likely to set a new record for Wellington –it’s the most expensive house to ever come on the market in the city.
Special features of the five-bedroom, five-bathroom house include a large, traditionally styled conservatory that overlooks a grass tennis court. The family living areas also open out to the tennis court and an expansive outdoor living area.
CoreLogic confirmed $7.95 million is the highest asking price ever asked for a home in Wellington. The previous record is a sale earlier this year was of a house in Clive Road that fetched $5.75 million.

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1444 days ago

Free washing machine - not working

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
I have this washing machine that no longer works free to anyone that wants to take it. It no longer turns on but a handyman may be able to fix it or someone could take it for parts or metal recycling.

This is a Fisher and Paykal Kelvinator smartdrive 603.

Pick up in … View more
Hi everyone,
I have this washing machine that no longer works free to anyone that wants to take it. It no longer turns on but a handyman may be able to fix it or someone could take it for parts or metal recycling.

This is a Fisher and Paykal Kelvinator smartdrive 603.

Pick up in Johnsonville.

Cheers, Hayden.
haydenthemonkey@gmail.com

Free

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1445 days ago

Couch two-seater good condition

Simon from Ngaio

Cream coloured Freedom Furniture couch. It's in very good condition, no sign of wear and only a few faint marks. Has Soil Shield Furniture protection. Outside dimensions 155cm wide, 82cm deep, 88cm high including cushions. Price is negotiable.

Price: $200

1445 days ago

Companion Walking Service

Corinne Morris from

We provide companionship to people over 65 who would like a regular visit from a friendly volunteer. We aim to match people with volunteers who live in the same area and have similar interests. Clients enjoy the benefits of walking and being outside, seeing what is going on in their community. They… View moreWe provide companionship to people over 65 who would like a regular visit from a friendly volunteer. We aim to match people with volunteers who live in the same area and have similar interests. Clients enjoy the benefits of walking and being outside, seeing what is going on in their community. They also visit other places like the Botanical Gardens and parks close by with flat areas to walk.

Click www.youtube.com... below to watch a video of one of our clients enjoying a walk with her CWS companion in Wellington.

1445 days ago

Sir Tom Moore is the UK's oldest podcaster!!

Corinne Morris from

He already has a knighthood under his belt, a chart-topping single, two books, a forthcoming feature film and a special place in the nation’s affections as a result of his fundraising efforts for the NHS during the pandemic. Now the centenarian Capt Sir Tom Moore is to become the UK’s oldest … View moreHe already has a knighthood under his belt, a chart-topping single, two books, a forthcoming feature film and a special place in the nation’s affections as a result of his fundraising efforts for the NHS during the pandemic. Now the centenarian Capt Sir Tom Moore is to become the UK’s oldest podcaster!

Older people are often lonely – chat with them, urges Capt Tom Moore.

Check out the article www.theguardian.com...

If you would like to help to End Loneliness - email info@letsendloneliness.co.nz to get a promotional pack of stickers, bookmarks and brochures to share in your community.

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1445 days ago

Looking for an older android phone

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
I’m just wondering if anyone has an android 6 or better phone they no longer use gathering dust somewhere. I would be happy to take it off your hands as I am stuck on android 4.3 and overdue for an upgrade.
Many thanks, Hayden.

Free

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1445 days ago

Functional testing to improve your health

Friederike from

How can functional testing help your health: Identify and treat the cause
Naturopaths and Medical herbalists of New Zealand

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