Te Aro, Wellington

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

760 days ago

Travel through Mount Victoria Tunnel

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police have advised that there is protest action this morning at Mt Victoria Tunnel and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

The protest action is on the Hataitai side (Ruahine Street) of the Mount Victoria Tunnel and began this morning around 8am. Protesters have been seen … View more
Police have advised that there is protest action this morning at Mt Victoria Tunnel and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

The protest action is on the Hataitai side (Ruahine Street) of the Mount Victoria Tunnel and began this morning around 8am. Protesters have been seen dangling above the tunnel entrance.

Police have shared that the safety of the public is their top priority and these tunnel lanes will be monitored. Where possible, use alternative route for travel at this time.

***UPDATE: 9.45am: Mt Victoria Tunnel lanes, east and west-bound, are currently CLOSED. Motorists are asked to avoid SH1 from the airport and eastern suburbs into the city via the Mt Victoria Tunnel and instead use Evans Bay or Newtown when travelling city-bound. ***

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761 days ago

Steel mesh

Faith from Newtown

Looking for a heavy duty or grill steel mesh to cover a big drum sideways

Free

765 days ago

dig post holes

Harvey from Aro Valley

I need some help or a contractor to make about 16 post holes for a retaining wall.

762 days ago

Passion fruit

Jeff from Newtown

We regularly go to whakatane motor camp for holidays(retired couple),we up there Dec 8 for 12 days, looking for a resident with passion fruit vines they don't use so we could come get some passion fruit please?happy to pay, thanks Jeff kiely

762 days ago

Research Participants wanted!!

Brooke from Northland

Hello neighbours,
Please get in contact with me at Hughesbroo@myvuw.ac.nz if interested!

Ngā mihi

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762 days ago

Whakatāne – Rewind | Connect | Reset

Whakatane District Council

Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View more
Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal
Find out more

762 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
Find out more

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763 days ago

TIVO

Galina from Aro Valley

Anyone good with TiVo? I need my chip taken out of my old one and put into the new one plus patched software. Thank you.

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764 days ago

Fully furnished apartment in Thorndon

Neil from Thorndon

This is a fully furnished and equipped apartment, everything is provided, just bring your personal possessions. Located in a restored large character house on the best street in Thorndon, a quiet cul-de-sac at Tinakori and Bowen Street.
French doors open to the verandah with sweeping harbour … View more
This is a fully furnished and equipped apartment, everything is provided, just bring your personal possessions. Located in a restored large character house on the best street in Thorndon, a quiet cul-de-sac at Tinakori and Bowen Street.
French doors open to the verandah with sweeping harbour views. The apartment is sunny and warm and fully furnished with many antiques.
Queen bed with all linen provided, good storage spaces and just six minutes walk to Lambton Quay. Amenities include a heated swimming pool and private outdoor seating area on the sunny verandah.

Located within two minutes walk of numerous shops, cafes, restaurants and bars on Tinakori Rd. The Botanic Gardens and Rose Garden are just across Tinakori Road, bush walks are even closer on Tinakori Hill.

Electricity, central heat and wifi are charged at $35/week, no bills to pay!

A perfect apartment if you're in Wellington during the week, a home away from home!

More photos at www.trademe.co.nz...

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768 days ago

Free desk

Michael from Newtown

Greetings -

I am giving away my old, 3 drawer, office desk since it has now become redundant. The desk is in good shape (except its top is a bit rough and may need to be covered with a piece of material), and its drawers freely open and shut. It's top is 120 mm long and 60mm wide. … View more
Greetings -

I am giving away my old, 3 drawer, office desk since it has now become redundant. The desk is in good shape (except its top is a bit rough and may need to be covered with a piece of material), and its drawers freely open and shut. It's top is 120 mm long and 60mm wide. Please send me a note through the Neighbourly website if you're interested. Thank you.

Best wishes - Michael

763 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
Find out more

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764 days ago

Painted fence

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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765 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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785 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and text by Louise Thomas.
"Some days you just want to lie in the surf and blow bubbles and that's okay. Red-billed gull/tarāpunga (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) on Petone Beach."

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766 days ago

Amigos Talk Friday: Diabetes New Zealand

Anita from Mount Victoria

Come along and hear the best way you can beat getting diabetes, or if you already have it, how to best control it.
Friday 1.30 - 3pm St Peter's Church Under Croft (green door behind church, entrance from Ghuznee St)
211 Willis St, followed by afternoon tea, all welcome

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