Te Aro, Wellington

2152 days ago

We're hitting the road!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone … View moreWe're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.

Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event! Check out our Road Trip page on our website for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops.

Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...

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2152 days ago

Parking meters are upgraded

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’ve finished upgrading our card readers in all our parking meters. You can now use debit/credit cards & PayWave on all our machines. Please note Snapper is no longer accepted on any machines.

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2152 days ago

Timetable changes begin 11 Nov

Metlink

From 11 November we’re making timetable changes based on the things we’ve learned since the new network went live in July.

They’re designed to help your bus arrive on time, improve connection times and provide services at later times in the evening to help you get where you need to go, … View more
From 11 November we’re making timetable changes based on the things we’ve learned since the new network went live in July.

They’re designed to help your bus arrive on time, improve connection times and provide services at later times in the evening to help you get where you need to go, when you need to go.

Before you travel, be sure to check whether your timetable has changed at metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Check your timetable before you travel

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2152 days ago

Do you have an award-winning room?

House and Garden Interior

Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

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Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary

These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
Find out more!

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2152 days ago

Christmas Lunch 2018

Diane from Kelburn

Cable Top Eatery's Christmas Lunch Menu!
This is available for tables of 4 - 26 guests. Limited dates available.
Please email events@cabletop.co.nz for bookings.

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2152 days ago

Poll: Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her … View more
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.

So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.

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Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 15% No
    15% Complete
  • 21.4% I think cafes should be more child friendly
    21.4% Complete
3628 votes
2153 days ago

‘The Writing Life: Oral history into book the stories of twelve New Zealand authors’

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

‘The Writing Life: Oral history into book the stories of twelve New Zealand authors’
Date: Thursday, 15 November, 2018
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
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‘The Writing Life: Oral history into book the stories of twelve New Zealand authors’
Date: Thursday, 15 November, 2018
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

The book began with an oral history project for the New Zealand Society of Authors, that was funded by an Award in Oral History in 2015. The history project was to record the stories of senior members of the New Zealand literary community:
•Joy Cowley
•Marilyn Duckworth
•Tessa Duder
•Chris Else
•Patricia Grace
•David Hill
•Witi Ihimaera
•Fiona Kidman
•Owen Marshall
•Vincent O’Sullivan
•Philip Temple, and
•Albert Wendt.

Deborah will outline the process from oral history into book and the surprises and discoveries she made along the way about the challenges and pleasures of the writing vocation from 12 of our most experienced and brilliant practitioners.

Image: Cover of The Writing Life: Twelve New Zealand Authors by Deborah Shepard.

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2153 days ago
2172 days ago

Lost cat

Hiria from Northland

Prince has gone walkabout yet again from Mairangi Road Wilton. He was last seen at home Tuesday Feb 26th. His last walkabout he ended up at my old place in Mataroa Ave Northland. Please PM me if you’ve seen him.

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2153 days ago

Feed a family for $30

LIFE Community

Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View more
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
Donate here

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2153 days ago

The Warehouse and Variety provide Twice the Joy

The Warehouse New Zealand

This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.

Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.

Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Shop now

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2153 days ago

Timetable changes begin 11 Nov

Community Engagement Advisor from

From 11 November we’re making timetable changes based on the things we’ve learned since the new network went live in July. They’re designed to help your bus arrive on time, improve connection times and provide services at later times in the evening to help you get where you need to go, when … View moreFrom 11 November we’re making timetable changes based on the things we’ve learned since the new network went live in July. They’re designed to help your bus arrive on time, improve connection times and provide services at later times in the evening to help you get where you need to go, when you need to go.

Before you travel, be sure to check whether your timetable has changed at metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.

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2153 days ago

There will be temporary bus closures on Courtenay Place this week.

Community Engagement Advisor from

Stop 5516 (Stop C) needs to be closed Thursday 8 November 9am-4pm and Stop 5000 (Stop A) will need to be closed Friday 9 November 9am-4pm for excavation works.

We apologise for any inconveniences.

To learn more and view the closure maps visit our website.

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2181 days ago

Chemical free gardening and house cleaning

Irena from Hataitai

I have over 12 years gardening/ weeding maintenance experience with a strong knowledge of native plants and a pedantic eye for weeds, I do not use chemicals in gardening. Being an artist I have a great eye for restoring former garden splender. $27 ph

Same goes for cleaning Pedantic and thorough … View more
I have over 12 years gardening/ weeding maintenance experience with a strong knowledge of native plants and a pedantic eye for weeds, I do not use chemicals in gardening. Being an artist I have a great eye for restoring former garden splender. $27 ph

Same goes for cleaning Pedantic and thorough no nasty chemicals $30ph

2154 days ago

If shots are fired in Hopper Street, it’s only a police training exercise

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Police will be undertaking training at the old Arlington Apartments, Hopper Street, Wellington. There will be an increased Police presence between 9am and 3pm. This will include staff carrying firearms. Read more

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