Te Aro, Wellington

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Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

2114 days ago

Open Meeting, Weds 27 Feb - World NGO Day

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

Mark your diaries - we're having an "Open Meeting" on
27 February! This is your chance to come and find what Toastmasters is all about - and for members to bring interested friends.

27 February also happens to be "World NGO Day". World NGO Day is an opportunity to learn … View more
Mark your diaries - we're having an "Open Meeting" on
27 February! This is your chance to come and find what Toastmasters is all about - and for members to bring interested friends.

27 February also happens to be "World NGO Day". World NGO Day is an opportunity to learn what not-for-profit organisations are doing for society around the world, the people behind them and what we can do to help. We plan to have related speakers and activities - don't miss it :)

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2119 days ago

Monarch butterfly season

Lyn from Roseneath

Something has definitely affected monarchs this year. Those who have raised monarchs are finding male to female ratio is roughly even. However, many of the female monarchs are not laying eggs. Could they be sterile? Could the males be infertile? The Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust is investigating... … View moreSomething has definitely affected monarchs this year. Those who have raised monarchs are finding male to female ratio is roughly even. However, many of the female monarchs are not laying eggs. Could they be sterile? Could the males be infertile? The Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust is investigating... (600 respondents all over the country showed that 2/3 of the country had 'virtually no/fewer monarch eggs than a typical year').

You can see the survey results on our website.

www.monarch.org.nz...

Yes, social wasps (includes paper wasps), praying mantises, ants etc are natural predators and there are also parasites and pathogens which affect eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises... but if you don't have eggs, you don't get past base!

What can you do to help? Here's three top tips:

(1) supporting the MBNZT is a good beginning: funds will help us work with scientists analysing the data we've collected PLUS you get a fantastic magazine BUTTERFLIES in your mailbox four times a year with lots of tips...

www.monarch.org.nz...

(2) Plant more swan plants! Where you have swan plants in inappropriate places, let the monarchs weed them OR share them with others OR put them in a bucket of water and let the caterpillars eat them.

(3) DON'T use pesticides. It could be pesticides which are affecting the monarch... more research will help identify the cause. Find out through our website alternatives to what you've used in the past.

Hope this is helpful! There's more info. of course on our website. Please share, let's see what we can do to help the monarchs.

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2114 days ago

Ladies road bike - pick up only

Francie from Hataitai

Reasonable offers welcome.
In need of some TLC as it's been stored outside, but still a great bike. Unfortunately a bit big for me (I'm 5'4"). Happy for you to come and look.
Thanks! :)

Price: $200

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2115 days ago

Free bike - pick-up only

Francie from Hataitai

My previous flatmate left his bike behind and it'd be great to get rid of it. It needs a LOT of TLC (has been stored outside). He had problems with the tyre I think... There's a spare inner tube. Happy for you to come look - no obligation to take it :)

Free

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2116 days ago

"Online Table Topics" for Thursday - let's go!

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

This week, you're invited to participate in "Online Table Topics". We'll post a question each day and we'd like you to comment in response (it doesn't have to be 2 minutes long :) )

Today: What do you wish you spent more time doing five years ago?

(Credit: District … View more
This week, you're invited to participate in "Online Table Topics". We'll post a question each day and we'd like you to comment in response (it doesn't have to be 2 minutes long :) )

Today: What do you wish you spent more time doing five years ago?

(Credit: District 8 Toastmasters)

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2115 days ago

READY LAWN AND TOP SOIL

Sharon from Mount Cook

Free approx 10m2 of ready lawn and 2 trailer loads of top soil. Free pick up today from Breaker Bay. Flat access
022 3270851

Free

2115 days ago

The ‘z’ is for Zoo.

Metlink

You’ve told us you’ve missed the bus service that used to run directly from town to Wellington Zoo during the day. So from 3rd of February, we introduced the 23z, a trial service that will run to and from Wellington Station and the Zoo on weekdays and weekends.

It’ll provide more services … View more
You’ve told us you’ve missed the bus service that used to run directly from town to Wellington Zoo during the day. So from 3rd of February, we introduced the 23z, a trial service that will run to and from Wellington Station and the Zoo on weekdays and weekends.

It’ll provide more services for Newtown residents and visitors to the Zoo.
Find out more at metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Find out more!

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2115 days ago

Size 14 wardrobe of women's clothing

Glenna Neighbourly Lead from Hataitai

Size 14 wardrobe of women's clothing, jackets, coats, dresses, skirts, tops, belts, evening gowns, labels include Jackie E and City Chic and a heap of Pagani.


Everything between $5 and $10 dollars.everything is washed, no rips or stains. You are welcome to try on at 81b Moxham Avenue, … View more
Size 14 wardrobe of women's clothing, jackets, coats, dresses, skirts, tops, belts, evening gowns, labels include Jackie E and City Chic and a heap of Pagani.


Everything between $5 and $10 dollars.everything is washed, no rips or stains. You are welcome to try on at 81b Moxham Avenue, please txt 0275389709 beforehand.

Price: $5

2115 days ago

It's our birthday! Thank you for these epic years!

Izabella Venter from Escape Mate

To celebrate our 4th birthday we have $4 off* every player!!

Enter our promo code: CELEBRATE when booking online.
*This deal is only valid for bookings on Sunday 3rd February 2019.

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2115 days ago

Found a set of keys

Adrienne from Hataitai

Hi found a set of keys. There is a green tag with the word "riverstone". There is blue and green colour key also.

Call me on 021 122 65 35.

2116 days ago

Challenging discrimination and prejudice in Aotearoa: What it means to stand up

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

As part of the Children’s Holocaust Memorial, we will hold a series of presentations and panel discussions on broader social and human rights issues,

Date: Wednesday, 20 February, 2019
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor),… View more
As part of the Children’s Holocaust Memorial, we will hold a series of presentations and panel discussions on broader social and human rights issues,

Date: Wednesday, 20 February, 2019
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Contact Details: events.natlib@dia.govt.nz

New Zealand has one of the highest levels of bullying in the OECD and discrimination against minorities remains a key issue.

In this forum, we discuss why and how you can stand up to bullying and challenge discrimination in Aotearoa today.


All forums will be live-streamed on the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand’s Facebook page.
About the speakers
Dianne Davis will moderate this session. Dianne is the Deputy Chair of the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand.
Peter Fa'afiu is the Chair of Amnesty International New Zealand.
Louisa Wall is the Member of Parliament for Manurewa.
Deborah Hart is a panel member of the Human Rights Review Tribunal, and Executive Director of the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand.

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2116 days ago

Outdoor Walkways

Just Paterson

Need the perfect weekend task? Why not plant along your outdoor walkway and create a welcoming garden oasis fit to wow your guests – just like this villa!

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2118 days ago

Poll: Would you support a ban on tooting in the Mt Victoria tunnel?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

A local councillor wants to stop drivers honking inside the Mt Vic tunnel because it annoys pedestrians.

Do you think the decades-old tooting tradition has finally worn thin?

Share your thoughts on the proposed beeping ban.

To read more, click here.

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Would you support a ban on tooting in the Mt Victoria tunnel?
  • 76.8% No way - it's just a bit of harmless fun
    76.8% Complete
  • 7.8% Yes, but a ban is unlikely to make any difference
    7.8% Complete
  • 15.4% Definitely - it's pointless and horrible for pedestrians and cyclists
    15.4% Complete
1682 votes
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