Owhiro Bay, Wellington

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761 days ago

PŌNEKE NGERU RESCUE MARKET DAY

Kirihika from Island Bay

Come join us for our second market and purchase gifts just in time for Christmas while supporting our little rescue

We will have:
Art
Crafts
Baking
Plants
Cat Toys… View more
Come join us for our second market and purchase gifts just in time for Christmas while supporting our little rescue

We will have:
Art
Crafts
Baking
Plants
Cat Toys
Clothing racks
and much more!

Stall holder application: form.jotform.com...

If you would like to donate or hold a stall, please get in contact.

Ph:
027 2910 633

Email:
Poonekengerurescue@gmail.com

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761 days ago

Have you met Kelly Francis?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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761 days ago

Looking for casual baby-sitter work

Annie from Berhampore

Kia ora, my name is Annie and I am a marketing manager at a local not-for-profit organisation.

I am currently available/ looking for casual evening/ weekend based baby sitting work. I have a lot of experience with both older and younger children, from 1 year old up to teens. Please reach out if… View more
Kia ora, my name is Annie and I am a marketing manager at a local not-for-profit organisation.

I am currently available/ looking for casual evening/ weekend based baby sitting work. I have a lot of experience with both older and younger children, from 1 year old up to teens. Please reach out if you are on the hunt for a baby sitter on a casual basis so you can enjoy a child-free evening once in a while!

761 days ago

Poll: Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

You’re baking your signature banana muffins and you're out of a vital ingredient...

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Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?
  • 62.3% Absolutely, my neighbour is a good sort.
    62.3% Complete
  • 25.4% No, that would be awkward. Where are my car keys?
    25.4% Complete
  • 9.2% Maybe. If I was feeling confident.
    9.2% Complete
  • 3.1% Who lives next door?
    3.1% Complete
130 votes
762 days ago

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762 days ago

Retro Arcoroc dessert bowls

Victoria from Berhampore

These stem bowls are great for serving desserts in and perfect for that retro classic prawn cocktail!
3 boxes of 12 bowls available. $6 per bowl or $65 per box, negotiable.

Negotiable

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762 days ago

United Nations Day

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

On 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National … View more
On 24 October each year, the United Nations celebrates its own “birthday”, which took place when the UN Charter was finally officially and fully ratified on 24 October, 1945.
People come together and celebrate the day with pomp and show in various cities in different countries. National costumes, flags, speeches, slogans, and parades are organised to mark the day and promote the idea of diversity and unity.

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763 days ago

Cafe milk jugs, tea & coffee pots stainless steel

Victoria from Berhampore

Perfect for a cafe or catering. Never been used.
6 x 150ml milk jugs - $10ea
6 x 300ml tea pot - $20ea
6 x 300ml coffee/hot water pot - $20ea
Take the lot $220 neg.

Negotiable

763 days ago

Free Introductory Cemetery Tours

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

Looking for some activities for Labour Day? The Friends' are running short (45 minute) introductory tours of the cemetery, to provide a brief history of this fascinating place, and a taste of what you might expect on one of our full tours.

Tour times are 11:15 and 12:15. No booking … View more
Looking for some activities for Labour Day? The Friends' are running short (45 minute) introductory tours of the cemetery, to provide a brief history of this fascinating place, and a taste of what you might expect on one of our full tours.

Tour times are 11:15 and 12:15. No booking required. Just be at the Shelter in the centre of the cemetery prior to tour start.

The Small Chapel will also be open 11:30-2:30pm which is a wonderful opportunity to pop in and see the stained glass windows.
We hope to see you there 🙂

Full details on our website:
friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

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769 days ago

Garage Urgently Wanted to Rent for an Alfa-Aspirin.

Christopher from Brooklyn

Hi all - I'm looking for a secure garage to rent, preferably in Brooklyn but happy to consider elsewhere, for a pretty 80's Alfa. She's only little but is rain-phobic, and moisture threatens to return her from whence she came. If you have your own things in the same space that's… View moreHi all - I'm looking for a secure garage to rent, preferably in Brooklyn but happy to consider elsewhere, for a pretty 80's Alfa. She's only little but is rain-phobic, and moisture threatens to return her from whence she came. If you have your own things in the same space that's no problem. And I'd be happy to take you for drives!

Be great to hear from you - 021 784557.

Thank you!

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764 days ago

Win a Raglan Getaway

Raglan Food

We live and work right here in Whāingaroa Raglan, a really awesome neighbourhood and part of Aotearoa. Here at Raglan Food Co we’ve been lifting the vibe on plant-based eating, creating delicious dairy-free alternatives for nearly 8 years. Perhaps you’ve tried our tasty coconut yoghurts or … View moreWe live and work right here in Whāingaroa Raglan, a really awesome neighbourhood and part of Aotearoa. Here at Raglan Food Co we’ve been lifting the vibe on plant-based eating, creating delicious dairy-free alternatives for nearly 8 years. Perhaps you’ve tried our tasty coconut yoghurts or gut-loving kefir?

We want to share a slice of our paradise with you, so to win a Raglan getaway for you and three friends or family members simply head over to www.raglanfoodco.com to enter.
Find out more

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764 days ago

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Wellington Heritage Week

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

As we are about to embark on Wellington Heritage Week, we thought to fitting to pay tribute to George Wiltshire, designer of the Friends’ H.Q: The Shelter

If you like this story, then you will definitely enjoy our first tour on Monday: “Nation Builders” and on Thursday we have our … View more
As we are about to embark on Wellington Heritage Week, we thought to fitting to pay tribute to George Wiltshire, designer of the Friends’ H.Q: The Shelter

If you like this story, then you will definitely enjoy our first tour on Monday: “Nation Builders” and on Thursday we have our "City Builders" tour. Tickets are still available. Please visit the Events page on our website to book: friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

And now for George. He was born in Surrey in 1846. He attended grammar school and then trained as a Civil Engineer in London. George worked in various places in England between 1865 and 1870 before coming to New Zealand and undertaking survey work in the goldfields. Eventually he settled in Wellington and joined the City Council working under the City Surveyor Mr Marchant at a time when the Wainuiomata Waterworks was being undertaken with a pipeline connection to Wellington. He was then was promoted to Assistant Surveyor. In 1875 he married Caroline Hansen, a Norwegian immigrant. Together they had four children.

In 1888 George was promoted to City Surveyor with a salary of £275. One of his first actions was to set the new city Destructor in operation. The first step was to set up collection of household refuse. Imagine the novelty! Also in 1888, William Ferguson (Harbour Engineer) suggested that the City Destructor be augmented for cremations also. This would avoid the “mass of putridity” which existed at the Bolton Street cemetery. It would be another 17 years until our Crematorium opened at Karori.

In July 1891, George along with William Ferguson decided from the 23 designs for the new public library.

In August the same year, the first burial took place at Karori Cemetery. No further burials would take place for another six months. In the meantime, George designed and tendered a “shelter house” for the Cemetery in anticipation of the mourners yet to come. It was designed in the Gothic revival style, in a Greek Cross plan as an open sided structure. The builder was Samuel Hemingway. In 1892 the walls and door were added to ensure it provided true shelter from the forbidding Wellington weather. Occasionally parts of funeral services were held in the Shelter to limit mourners to exposure to the elements at graveside.
In 1897 the Evening Post reported “an annual growl is made by the City Surveyor (Mr. G. Wiltshire) as to the paucity of funds placed at his disposal for keeping the streets of the city in that state of repair required by citizens” (2 June 1897).

In 1902 George retired from his role at WCC. On his departure, he was presented with a “gold-mounted malacca cane, a pair of field glasses, a case of pipes and a pair of gold sleeve links”. He remarked that the present of a walking stick was a tolerable hint, and that he was sorry he had to take the hint and the stick. He then set up in practice for himself in offices in Brandon Street.

The following year he was elected a City Councillor for the Wellington Ward.

George died suddenly in 1905 whilst transacting some business at the office of Messrs Meek and Von Haast, solicitors. One of his sons was present. A doctor was called but nothing could be done. An inquest determined that he had died of “aortic disease”. At his passing, WCC acknowledges his efforts “his zeal and attention to detail, and his technical knowledge of the work, as well as his extensive experience under the Council, rendered him of great value to the city” (NZ Time 11 August 1908).

George leaves us quite a legacy with his contribution to the formation of our early city, and one that we are proud to celebrate.

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764 days ago

Can you do simple dress alterations?

Diana from Brooklyn

I have 3 cotton dresses (2 knit) plus a pair of outdoors trou, all need shortening. All different colours. Can you do the job and show a high standard of finish? Pls reply to Diana w a rough cost 021 1744195. Prefer Southern/central Wellington.

764 days ago

13" Mid 2014 MacBook Pro for sale $400 ONO

Simon from Karori

I'm selling my 13" MacBook Pro, Mid 2014.
Specs:
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It's the 2.6GHz version, with a 256GB OWC Aura disk.

Minor wear and tear, otherwise an excellent laptop and still pretty performant.

Price: $400

764 days ago

Planter boxes

Jenny from Island Bay

Hi neighbours

I'm looking for some second hand Planter boxes so I can start a veggie patch this summer. Please let me know if you have some going spare. Thanks a million!

Free

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