Te Aro, Wellington

2118 days ago

Celebrate New Year's Eve by the Lagoon

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Looking for a family-friendly event to take the kids to for New Year’s Eve?
Come along for our FREE event from 8pm at Whairepo Lagoon by Frank Kitts Park. There will be music, food trucks and a blast of fireworks at midnight.
For the wee ones who can’t make it to midnight, there’ll be a … View more
Looking for a family-friendly event to take the kids to for New Year’s Eve?
Come along for our FREE event from 8pm at Whairepo Lagoon by Frank Kitts Park. There will be music, food trucks and a blast of fireworks at midnight.
For the wee ones who can’t make it to midnight, there’ll be a kid’s countdown at 9pm. Head to our website for more information.

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2118 days ago

Getting around over the Christmas period

Metlink

In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the … View more
In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Learn more

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2118 days ago

Christmas Services in Wellington

Wellington Christmas Services

St Andrew’s on The Terrace invites you to celebrate Christmas 2018
- Sunday 16 December, 10am Lesson and Carols Gathering with St Andrew’s Singers
- Wednesday 19 December, 12.15pm ‘Carols Old and New’ Sing-a-long Carol Concert
- Monday 24 December, 7.30pm: Sherry/juice and Christmas … View more
St Andrew’s on The Terrace invites you to celebrate Christmas 2018
- Sunday 16 December, 10am Lesson and Carols Gathering with St Andrew’s Singers
- Wednesday 19 December, 12.15pm ‘Carols Old and New’ Sing-a-long Carol Concert
- Monday 24 December, 7.30pm: Sherry/juice and Christmas cake, 8pm: Christmas Eve Carol service & communion
- Tuesday 25 December, 10am Christmas Day Gathering

Wesley Wellington Parish Christmas Services - all welcome!
- Sunday 24 December 2018 (Christmas Eve Service), 7:30pm: Parish Family Carol Service: Rev Utumau’u Pupulu
- Monday 25 December 2018 (Christmas Day Service), 9:30am: Parish Family Service: Rev Sikeli Cawanikawai

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2118 days ago

The festive season is here.

Izabella Venter from Escape Mate

Come and enjoy your end of year function with us at Escape Mate!

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2118 days ago

Ho ho no: More AirNZ Christmas strikes on the table

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View more
Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.

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2119 days ago

Taco Bell is coming to New Zealand

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between … View more
Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between January 1 and June 2024.

Are you a fan of Taco Bell? Would you like a restaurant to open up in your town? Or are there too many fast food chains as is? Share your thoughts in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2119 days ago

Vigils planned to express solidarity.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many members have been in touch about ways to honour Millane's memory and process grief. Groups around the country have organised vigils to honour British backpacker Grace Miliane - and also express solidarity for women in New Zealand who have experienced violence.

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Many members have been in touch about ways to honour Millane's memory and process grief. Groups around the country have organised vigils to honour British backpacker Grace Miliane - and also express solidarity for women in New Zealand who have experienced violence.

Find out when and where you can attend an event near you.

2120 days ago

Preloved Christmas: Gifts that give back

Phillip Harris from Mary Potter Hospice

Shop preloved this Christmas and help us turn second-hand goods into compassionate care.

Christmas can be a really expensive time of year, so why not shop preloved this Christmas at our Mary Potter Hospice Shops? Be kind to the environment and your wallet by sharing the joy of second-hand. … View more
Shop preloved this Christmas and help us turn second-hand goods into compassionate care.

Christmas can be a really expensive time of year, so why not shop preloved this Christmas at our Mary Potter Hospice Shops? Be kind to the environment and your wallet by sharing the joy of second-hand. We've got lots of quality toys, decorations, homewares, collectables and gifts for all ages - you could even find a preloved treasure for yourself!

Shop at any of our eight Mary Potter Hospice Shops to buy gifts that give back. Plus our Newlands and Karori Hospice Shops are now open every Sunday 10am – 4pm until Christmas!
Find out more!

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