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1430 days ago

Items for the tip

Chelsea from Grenada Village

Kia Ora, we have a few items including an old fridge, old tv and about 5 boxes of rubbish that we want to get rid of and have someone take to the tip for us. Willing to pay $100 cash all up. Send me a message. Thanks!

1432 days ago

Neighbourly readers says 'no' to a holiday on their birthday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk, I thought you might be interested in the recent poll on having a holiday on your birthday.
The results were a surprise. Who would have thought that nearly 70 per cent of you do not want to get a paid day of leave on your birthday.
Thanks for taking part in the … View more
Hullo Neighbourly folk, I thought you might be interested in the recent poll on having a holiday on your birthday.
The results were a surprise. Who would have thought that nearly 70 per cent of you do not want to get a paid day of leave on your birthday.
Thanks for taking part in the poll.

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1432 days ago

Medium density in the suburbs. Is it good or bad?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, we are looking for some help for a story on medium density housing.
Where are the suburbs and parts of Wellington, the Hutt, Porirua and beyond where there has been medium density done? Where it was done well, and not so well? Where might the opportunities be? Who are the … View more
Hi Neighbourly folk, we are looking for some help for a story on medium density housing.
Where are the suburbs and parts of Wellington, the Hutt, Porirua and beyond where there has been medium density done? Where it was done well, and not so well? Where might the opportunities be? Who are the people in your area agitating for and against?
Please contact Rob Mitchell on 027 573 3956 or at rob.mitchell@stuff.co.nz.
Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1430 days ago

Santa in the Suburbs glitch

Ana Maea Chitara from Newlands

Anyone else getting told their spelling is incorrect when trying to enter the competition? This is the 3rd day now, and yes I've always checked that the post originated after midnight (not a previous day's entry)

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1435 days ago

Wellington set to have electric buses by 2027

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington's public transport is going greener, with the capital’s bus fleet to be entirely electric within seven years.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has declared it would not consider bids from any bus company running diesel vehicles when the current contracts expire in 2027.
The… View more
Wellington's public transport is going greener, with the capital’s bus fleet to be entirely electric within seven years.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has declared it would not consider bids from any bus company running diesel vehicles when the current contracts expire in 2027.
The announcement comes one day after the Government declared a climate emergency.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday said it would not consider bids from any bus company running diesel vehicles when the current contracts expire in 2027.
What do you think of electric buses?

1431 days ago

A handy man needed

Shirley from Newlands

I am having a project which needs a handy man to complete it. To concrete the ground. Please send me a message if you are able and we will discuss in detail. Also, does anyone have a 7 M timber to give away ? The area needs to be boxed for concrete. Thanks Shirley

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1431 days ago

Unknown Plant

Shirley from Newlands

Does anyone know the name of plant?
Thanks

1437 days ago

Your favourite ever summer holiday

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? … View more
Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? What made it such a stand-out experience? As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1431 days ago

New artist at Embrace Design!

Anneke from Embrace Design

Open Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 5:00pm

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1432 days ago

Late night shopping in Tawa for those Christmas gifts

Trudy from SoulyNZ

There’s less than 3 weeks to go until Christmas! Get NZ made gifts from SoulyNZ in Tawa. Shop locally and help us support all our creators, over 75% of them are from the Wellington region, a number of them are from right here in Tawa!

Whether you’re looking for gifts for your family, friends… View more
There’s less than 3 weeks to go until Christmas! Get NZ made gifts from SoulyNZ in Tawa. Shop locally and help us support all our creators, over 75% of them are from the Wellington region, a number of them are from right here in Tawa!

Whether you’re looking for gifts for your family, friends or clients, our products made by NZ’ers will be an ideal Christmas gift for everyone on your list in 2020.

We’re open later than normal on Thursday 10, 17 and 24 December and we’re here to help you get those gifts sorted. A number of the other retailers in Tawa are opening late on those nights too, so come on down and shop around all the local stores while you are here.

This week:
Tues, Wed, Friday 10am to 5pm
Thursday 10th Dec: 10am to 7pm
Saturday 12th Dec: 10am to 4pm

www.soulynz.co.nz...

1431 days ago

Recreation facilities closing early this Sunday

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

This Sunday 13 Dec, all recreation centres and pools as well as ClubActive will be closing early for a staff Christmas function.

All recreation centres will be shutting at various times from 12pm, and all pools and ClubActive will be shut from 5pm. Our hardworking team have had a crazy few months… View more
This Sunday 13 Dec, all recreation centres and pools as well as ClubActive will be closing early for a staff Christmas function.

All recreation centres will be shutting at various times from 12pm, and all pools and ClubActive will be shut from 5pm. Our hardworking team have had a crazy few months and will be taking some well-deserved time to relax and celebrate the year that’s been.

All facilities will be open as usual on Monday morning and we look forward to seeing you. Thank you for your understanding.

For more info about recreation centre closing times, visit - wellington.govt.nz...

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1435 days ago

Kārearea/New Zealand falcon soaring in Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, have you spotted a kārearea lately? It is one of New Zealand's rarest birds but it is doing well in Wellington City.
If you have seen one, we would like to know where it was.

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1431 days ago

New Zealand Railfan Magazines for free.

Ron from Tawa

Pick up, call 232 8449

Free

1431 days ago

Recommendation for Electrican

Kiki from Newlands

Hi , Does anyone know reasonable prices Electrican. Need light fixtures replaced 😁.

Msg me details pls.

Thanks 🙏🏼

1431 days ago

Last days to have your say on the Draft Cemeteries Management Plan

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

A growing number of people are visiting our cemeteries for recreation. In the Draft Cemeteries Management Plan, we’ve provided some clarification to ensure that recreational use is compatible with the needs of people visiting the graves of loved ones.

Read about what we’re proposing here: … View more
A growing number of people are visiting our cemeteries for recreation. In the Draft Cemeteries Management Plan, we’ve provided some clarification to ensure that recreational use is compatible with the needs of people visiting the graves of loved ones.

Read about what we’re proposing here: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz....

Have your say on recreation in our cemeteries, and other issues, by filling the online survey before 5pm Friday 11 December.

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