Te Aro, Wellington

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DIY right first time #resenetip

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2322 days ago

Our parking meters are being upgraded

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We have started to upgrade the card readers in our parking meters and hope to have them all completed by October. Once the machines are upgraded they will have this green sticker attached. This means they will accept debit/credit cards & you can pay via PayWave but they will no longer accept … View moreWe have started to upgrade the card readers in our parking meters and hope to have them all completed by October. Once the machines are upgraded they will have this green sticker attached. This means they will accept debit/credit cards & you can pay via PayWave but they will no longer accept Snapper. More info.

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2322 days ago

Preparing to move?

Di Austin Real Estate

Here are some top tips from Realestate.co.nz to make the whole moving process a whole lot easier.

www.realestate.co.nz...

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2322 days ago

Wet weather fun

Claire Pavitt from

Make the most of opportunities to get outside when you can;
* Going for walks in the rain
* Playing in the mud

*Jumping in the puddles

* Going for a nature walk

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2322 days ago

Pakuratahi Update

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Operations are in full swing around Maymorn as the PF Olsen process trees into logs at the new skid site.

Please note that this part of the Forest will reopen on 14 July.

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2322 days ago

Removing mould from your home

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

During winter, you’re likely to have increased condensation on windows, which can lead to mould appearing throughout your home.

As a landlord you need to provide your tenants with information on how to remove mould and keep the house dry, and it’s important that as a tenant you are wiping … View more
During winter, you’re likely to have increased condensation on windows, which can lead to mould appearing throughout your home.

As a landlord you need to provide your tenants with information on how to remove mould and keep the house dry, and it’s important that as a tenant you are wiping down your windows regularly. The Ministry of Health have some useful resources. Take a look at the link below.

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2322 days ago

What you need to know about tomorrow's nurses strike

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington Regional Hospital has been emptied out and will be reduced to essential services on Thursday as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.

What you need to know:
• CCDHB will notify patients if their … View more
Wellington Regional Hospital has been emptied out and will be reduced to essential services on Thursday as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.

What you need to know:
• CCDHB will notify patients if their appointments change. Anyone uncertain about their appointment or surgery can call (04) 806 0992 from 8am-8pm, and 0508 4 CCDHB (0508 4 22342) after hours.
• Wellington Regional Hospital’s delivery suite and maternity ward will remain open.
• On the day of the strike, people should still go to hospital if the matter is urgent. Dial 111 for emergencies or an ambulance.
• Otherwise, people should visit their GP or a local pharmacy.
• Free medical advice is available 24/7 at 0800 611 116.

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2322 days ago

Modern Architectural Home

Just Paterson

Agent Chris Chan loves the sleek look of this interesting architectural home. Would you go for this modern look?

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2322 days ago

Spend $100 and get a cleaning product FREE!

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store. Hurry offer ends 23 July 2018!
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*Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
Learn more

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2322 days ago

Wallace Cotton Winter SALE!

Wallace Cotton

Wallace Cotton’s Winter sale is on now, but hurry it finishes soon. There’s 10-50% off everything instore and online. Save up to 50% on soft cotton duvet covers, high thread count sheets, beautiful sleepwear and more. Add a touch of affordable luxury to your home today. Shop online here

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2323 days ago

Toastmasters Newtown Distinguished Awards and Recognition

Newtown Toastmasters

👨‍🎤🥁🎺We are very proud to acknowledge an Exceptional Achiever: Dianne Moore
, who joined Toastmasters International 21years ago.

Last night Mary Newman@Ngaio Toastmasters Club presented Dianne with not 1.🥇 but 2.TWO 🏆🏆very distinct awards.

1.🥇 Toastmasters … View more
👨‍🎤🥁🎺We are very proud to acknowledge an Exceptional Achiever: Dianne Moore
, who joined Toastmasters International 21years ago.

Last night Mary Newman@Ngaio Toastmasters Club presented Dianne with not 1.🥇 but 2.TWO 🏆🏆very distinct awards.

1.🥇 Toastmasters International Advanced Leader Silver recognition award for exceptional achievements in the Toastmasters International Leadership Program, dated June 13, 2018 signed off by Daniel Rex - Chief Executive Officer and Balraj Arunasalam - International President

2.🏆🏆Distinguished Toastmaster recognition for outstanding accomplishment and leadership excellence in the pursuit of the mission of Toastmasters International, June 18, 2018
CONGRATULATIONS Dianne Well - Done!
As your mentee I am so proud of you! 😙👏👏

👨‍🎤🎸🎹🎶"for she's a jolly good fellow, for she's a jolly good fellow
for she's a jolly good fellow and so say all of us!"🎶

And thank-you for one of the most delicious home-baked chocolate cakes🍰🍰 I have ever tasted! Two slices later I was definitely not regretting it. I could have easily swallowed a third!

It was also lovely to meet your husband whom, to my understanding, attended his very first toastmasters club meeting lastnight! 😮 very awesome👍👏

And lastly, can I do a shout out to Sonny who finished work a little early so I can borrow his car to get to Ngaio to witness this wonderful moment which I did not want to miss. Hope your boss didn't mind son and thanks heaps! ❤️

Below are links to the Ngaio and Newtown Toastmasters Clubs if you are interested in some light reading tonight😊:

ngaio.toastmastersclubs.org...
newtown.toastmastersclubs.org...

2323 days ago

Another Addictive Eater's story is now available to listen to at www.AEAnz.org

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

ARE YOU SICK OF TRYING TO CONTROL FOOD? Addictive Eaters Anonymous can help. There are two meetings per week in Wellington. For more information please visit www.AEAnz.org......... or contact (04) 555 0269.

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2323 days ago

Homeowners' cautionary tale ends at auction

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, remember these Terrace townhouses being sold "as is, where is" after the owners realised they didn't have code of compliance certificates?

Well, the auction's been held and they attracted some "fast and furious bidding". … View more
Hey neighbours, remember these Terrace townhouses being sold "as is, where is" after the owners realised they didn't have code of compliance certificates?

Well, the auction's been held and they attracted some "fast and furious bidding". Find out what they sold for, here.



Would you consider buying a house without a code of compliance certificate? Maybe you already have... Were you able to renovate it into a housing success story or did it turn into a money pit?

2324 days ago

Nightmare tenants and unfair laws mean we'll never rent again

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

“Having to pay for someone else's actions doesn't make renting worthwhile.” It will be interesting to see how landlords react to the recommended amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, as it provides no incentive for tenants to look after the rental they are living in.

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2323 days ago

July / August 2018 Toastmasters Newtown Club Leadership and Judging Meetups

Newtown Toastmasters

Greetings and happy HAPPY sunny Tues day peeps!! 🌻(Dictionary: "peeps" means "everyone!"☺️)

The NEW Toastmasters Year 🎆is here with new exciting interactive club training sessions and this is an invite📩 to all Toastmasters and new Club Officers to attend as many… View more
Greetings and happy HAPPY sunny Tues day peeps!! 🌻(Dictionary: "peeps" means "everyone!"☺️)

The NEW Toastmasters Year 🎆is here with new exciting interactive club training sessions and this is an invite📩 to all Toastmasters and new Club Officers to attend as many educational training sessions as you can to learn about changes ahead, gain knowledge for your new role and most importantly socialise and meet other Toastmasters 😉🥂

Please let me or any of our other committee members know date of workshop you wish to attend via email👩‍💻 and/or via easy-speak or Newtown Toastmasters Club gmail account:

newtowntoastmastersclub@gmail.com

Click on the below link and sign up for these very useful workshops asap. Go on - you know you want to 😀😉

www.meetup.com...

It would be great to get everyone 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👨‍🏫👩‍⚖️👨‍🌾👩‍🔧👨‍💼👨‍🏭👩‍💻👨‍💻👨‍🚀👮‍♂️💂‍♀️👷‍♂️👸👳‍♂️👲🧕👳‍♀️🧔👱‍♀️👱‍♂️ to the same session so let's aim for this Newtown Toastmasters Club members 🙂

2323 days ago

Samaritans Appeal - Can you help?

Jo Leahy from Samaritans of Wellington Incorporated

Samaritans Annual Street Appeal is coming up on Friday 10 August and Saturday 11 August. Can you spare an hour to help collect for us?
We need collectors in Wellington City, Thorndon, Newtown, Queensgate Mall, Churton Park, Johnsonville, Karori, Porirua, Whitby, Coastlands Paraparaumu. Contact Jo… View more
Samaritans Annual Street Appeal is coming up on Friday 10 August and Saturday 11 August. Can you spare an hour to help collect for us?
We need collectors in Wellington City, Thorndon, Newtown, Queensgate Mall, Churton Park, Johnsonville, Karori, Porirua, Whitby, Coastlands Paraparaumu. Contact Jo on marketing@samaritans.org.nz.
Thanks for supporting Samaritans 24/7 helpline, so we can continue working at the frontline of suicide prevention in New Zealand.

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