Te Aro, Wellington

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

Need to brush up your DIY skills? Check out the free MasterStroke by Resene DIY Decorating Manual for everything you need to get started.

2331 days ago

Pop of Colour

Just Paterson

Sick of conventional, lifeless neutrals? Here's how to achieve the perfect pop of colour that will make your kitchen stand out from the rest!

Keep watching for more kitchen inspo from www.justpaterson.co.nz... - Wellington's most creative real estate agent.

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2330 days ago

New ambulance for Wellington Free

Tanya Piejus from New Zealand Community Trust

Wellington Free Ambulance's Chief Executive wrote to us and said:

"Thank you so much for this very generous donation towards a new emergency ambulance. We are incredibly grateful for New Zealand Community Trust's commitment to supporting us for the last three years with vital … View more
Wellington Free Ambulance's Chief Executive wrote to us and said:

"Thank you so much for this very generous donation towards a new emergency ambulance. We are incredibly grateful for New Zealand Community Trust's commitment to supporting us for the last three years with vital funds towards emergency ambulances.

"Is it thanks to the generosity of organisations like yours that every year we can answer over 100,000 calls, respond to over 50,000 emergency call outs, travel over 2 million kilometres around the region. Ambulance 488 and 489, the last two ambulances you helped fund, are out there as you read this helping people in their hour of need.

"When people ask what makes Wellington Free Ambulance so unique, I reply that it is the people and orgranisations across the Greater Wellington and Wairarapa region that make it special, organisations like New Zealand Community Trust. The generosity of the community makes our work possible,

"Thank you for helping us provide the best possible care to everyone in our region who needs us."

2330 days ago

Important Update: changes to Riverbank Car Park

Callum from Hutt City Council

From Saturday 7 July, the Riverbank Car Park will introduce a $2 hourly charge with a $4 all day maximum charge on Saturdays. This charge is an extension of the weekly charges to use the Riverbank Car Park and is inclusive of the monthly pass.

For more information please go to … View more
From Saturday 7 July, the Riverbank Car Park will introduce a $2 hourly charge with a $4 all day maximum charge on Saturdays. This charge is an extension of the weekly charges to use the Riverbank Car Park and is inclusive of the monthly pass.

For more information please go to huttcity.govt.nz/Saturday-parking
Learn more

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2331 days ago

Plastic water bottles needed

Owain from Te Aro

Kia ora everyone! I'm needing to collect hundreds of plastic water-bottles for an environmental project. Does anyone have any ideas on where I can get them? Cheers!

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2331 days ago

Landlords face pressure to fix heating

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

We’re only one year away from the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act coming into effect, which means landlords will need to insulate the floor and ceilings in their rental properties by 1 July 2019, as well as other heating requirements.

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2331 days ago

Dog Registrations

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

The dog registration year started yesterday – did you register your dog? Pay by 31 July to avoid late payment penalties. For more info click here.

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2334 days ago

#BackInTime

Nice Place Property Management Ltd

View of Newtown, Wellington, in 1909, looking north over Roy Street and Newtown Park to Mount Alfred.

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2333 days ago

Meet Sam the Optical Dispenser at CapitalEyes Karori.

Visique CapitalEyes

He's a Karori local and very helpful with your eyewear needs. Everyone has different glasses needs, whether aged 3 or 93, looking for functional or fashion - Sam's here to help.

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2335 days ago

Have you heard about this campaign for pregnant mums?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Wellington,

Check out this great campaign that's urging expectant mums to sleep on their side to help reduce the risk of stillbirth. Local Wellington mum Catherine Maetzig has got involved and is using her experience to help educate others. Nice work Catherine!

Have you heard this … View more
Hi Wellington,

Check out this great campaign that's urging expectant mums to sleep on their side to help reduce the risk of stillbirth. Local Wellington mum Catherine Maetzig has got involved and is using her experience to help educate others. Nice work Catherine!

Have you heard this advice before? What are you thoughts on the campaign? Can you share any advice? Let us know in the replies! To read more about the Auckland Stillbirth Study, click here.

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2333 days ago

We've made it past the shortest day

Visique CapitalEyes

Even in winter you can't beat Welly on a good day. Lucky for us our Petone store is close to this great spot, when the sun does come out!

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2334 days ago

Tired eyes?

Visique CapitalEyes

Your eyes may be tired as they are not focussing comfortably, either for reading, computer work or for looking far away. Our optometrist will examine your eyes to determine the cause of your tired eyes, and recommend a solution!

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2355 days ago

Plan your journeys around Wellington City after 15 July

Community Engagement Advisor from

Changes are coming to Metlink buses and trains across the region from Sunday 15 July, including some new timetables and routes.

Check out the Journey Planner www.metlink.org.nz... to see what these changes may mean for you.

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2334 days ago

Passion is key

Just Paterson

On or off the job, our passionate team are always at it!
JP agent Chris Chan attended the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival this month for some modernist architectural inspiration 🎬

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2334 days ago

Our new event Ahi Kā Fri 29 June 6-10pm.

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Nau mai, haere mai – your whole whānau are warmly invited to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year.
Come down to Odlin's Plaza and the Whairepo Lagoon on Wellington's waterfront to experience our new event, Ahi Kā. Celebrate and learn about the Māori New Year with ahi (fire), kai … View more
Nau mai, haere mai – your whole whānau are warmly invited to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year.
Come down to Odlin's Plaza and the Whairepo Lagoon on Wellington's waterfront to experience our new event, Ahi Kā. Celebrate and learn about the Māori New Year with ahi (fire), kai (food), friends and whānau. See some of the nation's finest Māori performers and storytellers, and experience a beautiful light parade featuring creative talent from local schools.
Hangi, toasted marshmallows, fire on the water, art installations and a midwinter bonfire – there's something for everyone at this family-friendly event.
For more info on the free public events for Matariki ki Pōneke 2018, check out our website

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2338 days ago

Keeping water flowing when an earthquake stops the taps

The Team from Wellington Water

Today we hosted a special event at Truscott park in Johnsonville to open the first of 22 community water stations, which form the foundation of our above ground emergency water supply network.

The Minister of Civil Defence, Hon Kris Faafoi, mayors and representatives from the four councils, … View more
Today we hosted a special event at Truscott park in Johnsonville to open the first of 22 community water stations, which form the foundation of our above ground emergency water supply network.

The Minister of Civil Defence, Hon Kris Faafoi, mayors and representatives from the four councils, (Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council) were in attendance to help open the first of the community water stations, and learn more about how they'll operate.

Wellington's drinking water supply network is vulnerable. Underground pipes and reservoirs could be badly damaged in a significant earthquake and as a result some suburbs could be without drinking water for more than 100 days.

Over the past 12 months we have been working with central and local government to develop an above ground emergency water network that will supply the more than 400,000 people across Wellington from day eight following a disaster.

It’s important to remember that following a major earthquake, the first thing people rely on is themselves and their families, so storing water is a must for every household.

You should have 20 litres of stored water for every person, every day, for at least seven days. That’s 560 litres for a four-person household. You may need to store more if you have unwell people, or small children in your home.

200 litre tanks (which are easy to install) can be purchased from your local council for $105.

For more information check out wellingtonwater.co.nz...

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