Oriental Bay, Wellington

1472 days ago

Kids should be heard

White Ribbon

Kids ask us for attention because they are learning how to navigate the world and build relationships - they need to be able to speak and be listened to so they can learn and grow. Challenge the #outdated rules - it’s time to shake off the old and reveal the new. Find out more

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1472 days ago

Dog Christmas Stocking!

Hannah from Mount Victoria

Introducing ‘Deck the Paws’ by Arya! Pawmade Christmas goodies wrapped up in a personalised stocking!!

Only $20 for the pawfect present this Christmas!
Orders open until November 24 so get in quick!

Message me or email arya.the.retradoodledor@gmail.com to order 🎄🎄🎄

Includes:
- … View more
Introducing ‘Deck the Paws’ by Arya! Pawmade Christmas goodies wrapped up in a personalised stocking!!

Only $20 for the pawfect present this Christmas!
Orders open until November 24 so get in quick!

Message me or email arya.the.retradoodledor@gmail.com to order 🎄🎄🎄

Includes:
- personalised stocking
- Xmas bandana OR bow tie (made to order)
- Xmas peanut butter dog biscuit x3
- Xmas scrunchie OR wristband (for the human!)
- tennis ball
- Pics peanut butter slug

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Price: $20

1473 days ago

Pet of the Day: Phoenix

Reporter Community News

This weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with… View more
This weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.

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1473 days ago

No Gremlins, as Gremlin becomes Van

Reporter Community News

Gremlin has made an incredible transformation. Earlier this year he was picked up by the Wellington SPCA with severe ringworm, which made all his hair fall out, and left his skin itchy and raw.
Gremlin’s condition had been untreated for some time so a treatment plan was put in place to help … View more
Gremlin has made an incredible transformation. Earlier this year he was picked up by the Wellington SPCA with severe ringworm, which made all his hair fall out, and left his skin itchy and raw.
Gremlin’s condition had been untreated for some time so a treatment plan was put in place to help Gremlin heal and ease his pain.
After weeks in hospital and in the isolation unit, and months in foster care, Gremlin is a completely different kitten!
He has now found his forever family who have renamed him Van.
It is short for the word Vanir – the Norse word for magician - in recognition of the transformation he has made

1473 days ago

Ten Dollar Tickets

Orchestra Wellington

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 more
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 for the little ones.

Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Buy tickets now

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1474 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

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Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on … View more
Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on some islands, they are almost entirely absent from the two main islands.
One exception is Wellington, where birds from Zealandia and Matiu/Somes Islands are occasionally seen in suburban gardens.

1476 days ago

Huge rates increase for Wellington

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Wellingtonians are facing a massive increase in rates. Increasing costs have forced the council to look at a 23 per cent increase.
Mayor Andy Foster recently said the forecast increase looked “horrific”, and was likely to be more than 15 per cent. That would be the largest increase for … View more
Wellingtonians are facing a massive increase in rates. Increasing costs have forced the council to look at a 23 per cent increase.
Mayor Andy Foster recently said the forecast increase looked “horrific”, and was likely to be more than 15 per cent. That would be the largest increase for residential ratepayers since 1995-96, when rates went up 16 per cent.
The increase has been attributed to the loss of income due to the Covid lockdown, the cost of replacing infrastructure, the library upgrade and Let's Get Wellington Moving.

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1474 days ago

Plastic Bottle Planters

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Here is a fun and easy way to reuse a plastic bottle! These are the basic instructions for creating a plastic bottle planter. Creative fun for the kids and recycling those plastic bottles? We call that a win-win.
They look adorable with succulents (cactus or herbs would also work) and chances are … View more
Here is a fun and easy way to reuse a plastic bottle! These are the basic instructions for creating a plastic bottle planter. Creative fun for the kids and recycling those plastic bottles? We call that a win-win.
They look adorable with succulents (cactus or herbs would also work) and chances are the planters will last for a while.

You’ll need:
• Plastic bottles
• Sharpie
• Acrylic paint & brushes
• Pencil (for sketching details)
• Scissors


1. Use the sharpie to mark out the shape of your animal on the bottle.
2. With scissors roughly cut out your shapes. After the top of the bottle is removed go back around and clean up the edges. Wipe clean (make sure bottle is clean and dry).3. Paint the bottle with chosen shade of acrylic paint, this will take several coats. Tip: use a hair dryer to speed drying between coats. Spray paint made for plastic can be used if you already have a can at home.
4. Once dry, use the pencil to sketch the eyes, mouth, and other details, and paint over with your desired colours.
5. Fill with soil and your favourite succulents. These also make cute containers to keep anything in (pencils, food, toys, beads) as well as colourful décor for your kids’ room.


We hope you enjoyed our tutorial and if you make a one we would love to see a picture!

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1475 days ago

Poll: Should masks be compulsory on public transport in Wellington?

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The first morning of mandatory masks on public transport across Auckland is going well, with Auckland Transport saying over 90 per cent of commuters are being compliant.
The government has said that it will consider making compulsory mask use more widespread.

Please put NFP if you do not want your… View more
The first morning of mandatory masks on public transport across Auckland is going well, with Auckland Transport saying over 90 per cent of commuters are being compliant.
The government has said that it will consider making compulsory mask use more widespread.

Please put NFP if you do not want your comment used by Stuff.

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Should masks be compulsory on public transport in Wellington?
  • 76.1% Yes
    76.1% Complete
  • 23.9% No
    23.9% Complete
180 votes
1474 days ago

Christmas on the Green

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

Join us for Christmas on the Green! It’s a fun family friendly event and combined with our December Market also gives you the chance to purchase Christmas gifts from our wonderful variety of market stalls. Santa is visiting, we have kids activities, a bouncy castle and singing by the Samoan … View moreJoin us for Christmas on the Green! It’s a fun family friendly event and combined with our December Market also gives you the chance to purchase Christmas gifts from our wonderful variety of market stalls. Santa is visiting, we have kids activities, a bouncy castle and singing by the Samoan Methodist Church Choir.
With food and drinks available, take some time to relax and picnic on the Village Green.
Please bring cash as most stalls don’t have eftpos.
Programme:
11.30am - An appearance from Santa for his annual lolly scramble
11.45am - Kids Races
12.30 - Singing by the Samoan Methodist Church
Plus a bouncy castle for all day fun and children can craft their own Christmas tree decorations.
Market will still be held if it rains. See you there!

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1474 days ago

Christmas Markets coming up

Old Government Buildings - Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga proudly presents Old Government Buildings Ngā Rama Wherikoriko Pō me Te Mākete Kirihimete Night Lights and Christmas Market

Gates open at 5pm
Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December

Join us over three nights as we light up New Zealand's largest… View more
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga proudly presents Old Government Buildings Ngā Rama Wherikoriko Pō me Te Mākete Kirihimete Night Lights and Christmas Market

Gates open at 5pm
Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December

Join us over three nights as we light up New Zealand's largest wooden building in a celebration of Christmas with twilight markets.

Spend an evening in the grounds of Old Government Buildings enjoying Christmas markets for last minute gifts, fun activities, live entertainment, food stalls and more.

So come along, meet Santa and share the magic of Christmas with family against a stunning heritage backdrop.

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1475 days ago

Work off Christmas dinner in 23,573 easy steps

Smiths City

As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest. Visit us online

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1476 days ago

Hataitai Christmas on the Green

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

On the 5th December from 10am until 3pm at 157 Hataitai Road Hataitai.

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1476 days ago

Street performance or buskers WANTED

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

Hataitai Christmas on the Green is looking for buskers who play/sing/perform Christmas style entertainment, any style of music/preforming/singing. We will get the crowd, you keep all money you make.


Glenna 0275389709

1478 days ago

Why they voted for Shelly Bay

Reporter Community News

If you want to know why three councillors changed their vote on Shelly Bay click on READ MORE

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