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.

2034 days ago

ANZAC Day

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

On Thursday 25 April we commemorate ANZAC day, thus our trains, buses and ferries will be running to a public holiday timetable. Our normal weekday services will resume on Friday 26 April.

Please check our timetables page for details:

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2041 days ago

Can you spare an hour or two in support of Mary Potter Hospice?

Mary Potter Hospice

We need volunteers for our Annual Street Appeal Collection on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 2019 to help collect funds throughout Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti for Mary Potter Hospice – your local hospice.

2019 is a special year for us as 40 years ago, Mary Potter Hospice was gifted to the … View more
We need volunteers for our Annual Street Appeal Collection on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 2019 to help collect funds throughout Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti for Mary Potter Hospice – your local hospice.

2019 is a special year for us as 40 years ago, Mary Potter Hospice was gifted to the people of the Wellington region to be run as a community hospice. We’re so excited to celebrate this milestone and it’s thanks to volunteers like you that we are able to continue to provide our services free of charge.

You can volunteer from one hour through to both days in an area convenient to you, and we’ll provide you with guidelines and collection equipment. Thank you so much for your support!

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2034 days ago

No one should face cancer alone

Cancer Society NZ - Wellington Division

Your help can provide free services to those who need us, now and in the future.

A gift in your Will is a simple way of supporting the Cancer Society Wellington.

We will contribute $250 (plus GST) towards your legal costs.
Learn more

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2036 days ago

Another low life, another burglary on Karepa St

Shelly from Brooklyn

Happy Easter to us. NOT!
Those low life burglars have been on the loose again and have stolen all of our tools last night.
If anybody has seen or heard anything send us a message.

2042 days ago

Broody hen needed.

Helena from Aro Valley

Does anyone have a broody chicken I could loan or buy? I am in Paikakariki and about to order some fertile eggs to hatch

2035 days ago

Anzac Day events in Wellington

Ministry For Culture & Heritage

To commemorate Anzac Day there are a number of events in Wellington that are open to the public:

6am — Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
9am — Citizens Wreath-Laying Service at the Cenotaph Precinct, corner Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
11am — National Commemoration … View more
To commemorate Anzac Day there are a number of events in Wellington that are open to the public:

6am — Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
9am — Citizens Wreath-Laying Service at the Cenotaph Precinct, corner Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
11am — National Commemoration Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
2.30pm — Atatürk Service at Atatürk Memorial Park, Tarakena Bay

For more details visit www.mch.govt.nz/anzac-day
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2035 days ago

Buy a Rangi Kipa reusable bag to support Parenting Place

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is proud to support Parenting Place this month, hosting their Peel & Reveal competition at all our checkouts. You have to be in to win!

In addition, all proceeds from our Rangi Kipa reusable bags currently in store at checkouts will go to Parenting Place. Parenting Place … View more
The Warehouse is proud to support Parenting Place this month, hosting their Peel & Reveal competition at all our checkouts. You have to be in to win!

In addition, all proceeds from our Rangi Kipa reusable bags currently in store at checkouts will go to Parenting Place. Parenting Place exists to walk alongside whānau from the moment their little ones are born, until the time they raise tamariki of their own. Visit parentingplace.nz for more information.
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2036 days ago

Women's Siebel hiking boots size 38

Gwynn from Hataitai

Have been sitting in my wardrobe for a few years, only worn one time hiking up Mount Sinai in Egypt. They were fantastic, very comfortable and the olive green suede looks great. Siebel a superior brand. As my hiking days over would love them to have a new home. They were very expensive back then … View moreHave been sitting in my wardrobe for a few years, only worn one time hiking up Mount Sinai in Egypt. They were fantastic, very comfortable and the olive green suede looks great. Siebel a superior brand. As my hiking days over would love them to have a new home. They were very expensive back then but will sell for $60 o.n.o. Phone 0210663254.

Negotiable

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2036 days ago

Women's Siebel hiking boots size 38

Gwynn from Hataitai

Have been sitting in my wardrobe for a few years, only worn one time hiking up Mount Sinai in Egypt. They were fantastic, very comfortable and the olive green suede looks great. Siebel a superior brand. As my hiking days over would love them to have a new home. They were very expensive back then … View moreHave been sitting in my wardrobe for a few years, only worn one time hiking up Mount Sinai in Egypt. They were fantastic, very comfortable and the olive green suede looks great. Siebel a superior brand. As my hiking days over would love them to have a new home. They were very expensive back then but will sell for $60 o.n.o. Phone 0210663254.

Negotiable

2036 days ago

"Be Prepared"?

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

How do you feel about speaking "off the cuff"? In my opinion, it's one of the things about Toastmasters that can take the most time to master - but it's also the most widely applicable skill. Interviews, meetings and even everyday conversation all call for impromptu speaking … View moreHow do you feel about speaking "off the cuff"? In my opinion, it's one of the things about Toastmasters that can take the most time to master - but it's also the most widely applicable skill. Interviews, meetings and even everyday conversation all call for impromptu speaking skills.

Having to gather your thoughts quickly is one of the biggest challenges about Table Topics. Here are a few tips for next time, from "Saro's Corner".

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