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Welcome to our first ever edition of Way Back Wednesday. Each week we'll be posting an historic photo showing scenes from around Wellington.
Tell us where you think it is and feel free to share your memories.
Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.
Hey neighbours,
One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Wellington.
We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.
Celebrate their impact and … View moreHey neighbours,
One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Wellington.
We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.
Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.
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Passers-by looked on with mirth and confusion at Alex Dyer's act of "productive civil disobedience".
Dyer was occupying a car park in central Wellington - sitting at a desk with his laptop open, engrossed in a meeting - having fed the meter for its use
His act was part of the … View morePassers-by looked on with mirth and confusion at Alex Dyer's act of "productive civil disobedience".
Dyer was occupying a car park in central Wellington - sitting at a desk with his laptop open, engrossed in a meeting - having fed the meter for its use
His act was part of the Picnics in the Park movement which repurposes underutilised street space into neighbourhood amenities.
Wellington Police have recently warned of increasing incidents of vehicle related crime, occurring in the evenings and overnight.
Have you or someone you know been victim to a vehicle-related crime lately?
If so, what suburb are you located in? Feel free to share your experiences below or … View moreWellington Police have recently warned of increasing incidents of vehicle related crime, occurring in the evenings and overnight.
Have you or someone you know been victim to a vehicle-related crime lately?
If so, what suburb are you located in? Feel free to share your experiences below or contact sophie.cornish@stuff.co.nz
Stay safe everyone!
Use colourful wallpaper samples and your favourite Resene colour to update a tired old piece of furniture.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create your own
An orca pod has been spotted in Oriental Bay this morning.
Have you seen them?
Feel free to post any pics of them down below.
For those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If … View moreFor those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If you're not with Westapc, talk to your banks there’s some pretty competitive rates at the moment.
TOTARA PARK was Johnsonvilles most neglected piece of regenerating native bush…. But not anymore! Thanks to the efforts of people like you, were building a track, planting native trees, and creating an asset you can walk through and admire got years.
But think of how much more you’ll enjoy … View moreTOTARA PARK was Johnsonvilles most neglected piece of regenerating native bush…. But not anymore! Thanks to the efforts of people like you, were building a track, planting native trees, and creating an asset you can walk through and admire got years.
But think of how much more you’ll enjoy those walks if you know YOU HELPED CREATE IT !!
WE NEED YOUR HELP. Age or ability is no barrier – ALL are welcome!
Our next "track build: session is from 1pm This Saturday (22 August), and all you need to make a contribution is a spade, some gloves, and a pulse (plus afternoon tea if you need it!).
Please meet at 1pm, 50m. downhill from the bus shelter on Mclintock St South (next to the big sign!), Johnsonville West.
The weather forecast looks great!
PS – Covid 19 restrictions means we cant share equipment anymore, so pleases, bring a grubber, loppers, pruning saw or an axe as well if you have them.
Note:
IF YOU CANT PITCH IN but have this equipment (or a good hose for watering trees!!) “going spare”, then please consider donating it to our worthy cause! – Phone or txt Graeme on (027) 444 1747 and I’ll collect it!
Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!
The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood … View moreBuy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!
The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
Help us make a difference to the health of kiwis.
Shop online or call or visit your Resene ColorShop.
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Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View moreDo you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!
If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
It's amazing what you can find when doing up your house.
Stuff reporter Kate Green was visiting someone's home for an upcoming story when she spotted this old sign hanging in their garage.
The Dominion sign was discovered by the homeowners when they were renovating their mid-19th … View moreIt's amazing what you can find when doing up your house.
Stuff reporter Kate Green was visiting someone's home for an upcoming story when she spotted this old sign hanging in their garage.
The Dominion sign was discovered by the homeowners when they were renovating their mid-19th century house in Ngaio in the 1980s.
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