Ngaio, Wellington

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

Clean outdoors without scrubbing. Just spray on Resene Deep Clean and leave it to work with the weather to give you a cleaner surface.

2152 days ago

More gales, more rain

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Last night’s northwesterly gales have eased. However, MetService says that northerlies will remain strong in Wellington and could approach severe gale force for a time in exposed places until tonight. Rain will continue this afternoon.

Severe weather watch: Area: Wellington and southern … View more
Last night’s northwesterly gales have eased. However, MetService says that northerlies will remain strong in Wellington and could approach severe gale force for a time in exposed places until tonight. Rain will continue this afternoon.

Severe weather watch: Area: Wellington and southern Wairarapa
Valid: 13 hours from 7:00am to 8:00pm Friday
Forecast: Severe northwest gales have eased, however, northerlies remain strong and could approach severe gale for a time in exposed places until evening.

November 8: Severe northwesterly gales gusting to 130 km/h in exposed places were forecast for Wellington and the Wairarapa until 11pm tonight.

MetService warned that wind gusts could damage trees, power lines and unsecured structures. It says driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

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2152 days ago

Get into this psychedelic project this weekend!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

That old white fan looking the same as last summer? Turn it into something fun to brighten up your home with a few Resene testpots. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2152 days ago

We're hitting the road!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone … View moreWe're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.

Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event! Check out our Road Trip page on our website for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops.

Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...

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2152 days ago

Parking meters are upgraded

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’ve finished upgrading our card readers in all our parking meters. You can now use debit/credit cards & PayWave on all our machines. Please note Snapper is no longer accepted on any machines.

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2153 days ago

Timetable changes begin 11 Nov

Metlink

From 11 November we’re making timetable changes based on the things we’ve learned since the new network went live in July.

They’re designed to help your bus arrive on time, improve connection times and provide services at later times in the evening to help you get where you need to go, … View more
From 11 November we’re making timetable changes based on the things we’ve learned since the new network went live in July.

They’re designed to help your bus arrive on time, improve connection times and provide services at later times in the evening to help you get where you need to go, when you need to go.

Before you travel, be sure to check whether your timetable has changed at metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Check your timetable before you travel

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2153 days ago

Do you have an award-winning room?

House and Garden Interior

Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

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Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary

These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
Find out more!

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2153 days ago

Poll: Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her … View more
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.

So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.

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Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 15% No
    15% Complete
  • 21.4% I think cafes should be more child friendly
    21.4% Complete
3628 votes
2153 days ago

Free: toddler feeding cups

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
I have 2 toddler feeding cups to give away.
Both in used condition but plenty of life left in them.

Please message me or email me at haydenthemonkey@gmail.com for more details!

Free

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2153 days ago

Karori Town Centre: Public Space Improvement Project

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’ve developed four concept designs to improve public space in Karori’s town centre and we want your feedback. You can check out the proposed options in the Karori Library and Karori Community Centre or on our website. Have your say before 28 November click here.

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2153 days ago

‘The Writing Life: Oral history into book the stories of twelve New Zealand authors’

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

‘The Writing Life: Oral history into book the stories of twelve New Zealand authors’
Date: Thursday, 15 November, 2018
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
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‘The Writing Life: Oral history into book the stories of twelve New Zealand authors’
Date: Thursday, 15 November, 2018
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

The book began with an oral history project for the New Zealand Society of Authors, that was funded by an Award in Oral History in 2015. The history project was to record the stories of senior members of the New Zealand literary community:
•Joy Cowley
•Marilyn Duckworth
•Tessa Duder
•Chris Else
•Patricia Grace
•David Hill
•Witi Ihimaera
•Fiona Kidman
•Owen Marshall
•Vincent O’Sullivan
•Philip Temple, and
•Albert Wendt.

Deborah will outline the process from oral history into book and the surprises and discoveries she made along the way about the challenges and pleasures of the writing vocation from 12 of our most experienced and brilliant practitioners.

Image: Cover of The Writing Life: Twelve New Zealand Authors by Deborah Shepard.

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2153 days ago

10 Day Shred 19 to 29 November

Bronwyn from Khandallah

Join us in Shred10. We will have our own private FB page where we will support each other on our quick wholefoods health shred before the silly season. Meet like minded people who want to change those eating habits.Email me on bronybarry@gmail.com and will email you some links to view. (Member of … View moreJoin us in Shred10. We will have our own private FB page where we will support each other on our quick wholefoods health shred before the silly season. Meet like minded people who want to change those eating habits.Email me on bronybarry@gmail.com and will email you some links to view. (Member of the Detox Cleanse Nourish Movement)

2154 days ago

Feed a family for $30

LIFE Community

Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View more
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
Donate here

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2154 days ago

The Warehouse and Variety provide Twice the Joy

The Warehouse New Zealand

This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.

Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.

Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Shop now

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2154 days ago

Cheap Tawa train ticket with 3 clips remaining

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
I have an old 10 trip train ticket between Wellington and Linden in Tawa with three clips still remaining, which can be used until the end of December this year.

Only $9, or $3 per clip which is cheaper than the current off-peak train fares!

Price: $9

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2154 days ago

Timetable changes begin 11 Nov

Community Engagement Advisor from

From 11 November we’re making timetable changes based on the things we’ve learned since the new network went live in July. They’re designed to help your bus arrive on time, improve connection times and provide services at later times in the evening to help you get where you need to go, when … View moreFrom 11 November we’re making timetable changes based on the things we’ve learned since the new network went live in July. They’re designed to help your bus arrive on time, improve connection times and provide services at later times in the evening to help you get where you need to go, when you need to go.

Before you travel, be sure to check whether your timetable has changed at metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.

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