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1173 days ago

Genuine antique silver bracelet

Glenys from Ngaio

This attractive silver bracelet is Turkish, and dates from the late 19th century, at the time of the Ottoman Empire. It has beautifully crafted leaves and flowers, with small turquoise stones at the centre of each flower. It is made of four panels, each hinged, with a silver pin fastener.

I bought… View more
This attractive silver bracelet is Turkish, and dates from the late 19th century, at the time of the Ottoman Empire. It has beautifully crafted leaves and flowers, with small turquoise stones at the centre of each flower. It is made of four panels, each hinged, with a silver pin fastener.

I bought it in the Middle East in the 1970s. I no longer wear bracelets.
This rare piece of jewellery is worth more than I'm selling it for - I just want it to go to someone who loves it.

Price: $50

1173 days ago

Quality Egyptian rug

Glenys from Ngaio

This is a beautiful rug, 2m by 2.85m, made in Egypt by Kharma. According to the label it's an ancient Egyptian design "aged with a tea stain effect". It's made of heat set polypropylene, which makes it very easy to clean. It's lovely and thick and will probably last a … View moreThis is a beautiful rug, 2m by 2.85m, made in Egypt by Kharma. According to the label it's an ancient Egyptian design "aged with a tea stain effect". It's made of heat set polypropylene, which makes it very easy to clean. It's lovely and thick and will probably last a lifetime. I bought it new in Wellington several years ago for $889. There is slight fading across the rug at one point, which you may see in the full rug photo. It's not obvious. Pick up is in Ngaio.

Price: $250

1174 days ago

Get your financial life in order with MoneyIQ

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View more
Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.

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1174 days ago

The Wairarapa is ...OPEN. Come over for a Spring visit

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Spring arrives with gusto here and as we enjoy bursting out of our bubbles..come and enjoy the blossom, the warmer weather, cellar doors, cafes and restaurants and stores open and full of goodies for you to enjoy.
Cellar doors are open - see here for details
wairarapanz.com...
All about the … View more
Spring arrives with gusto here and as we enjoy bursting out of our bubbles..come and enjoy the blossom, the warmer weather, cellar doors, cafes and restaurants and stores open and full of goodies for you to enjoy.
Cellar doors are open - see here for details
wairarapanz.com...
All about the region here: wairarapanz.com...

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1176 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This should not be too hard. Who is this?

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1174 days ago

December delights

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

From pine cones to tree-shaped centrepieces, have fun creating your own Christmas decor with Resene’s festive, on-trend colour combinations. Combine your favourite Resene testpot colours to match your Christmas style. Find out how to create your own.

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1176 days ago

Check out Blossom Valley

Reporter Community News

We are in Level Two but Upper Hutt's Blossom Valley Festival is still on but it is a ticket only affair.
Blossom Valley runs from September 9 until October 3 at Aston Norwood Gardens, SH2. Daytime session tickets $10 for adults, children under 12 free from blossomvalley.nz.

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1174 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Today we have photographs and words from Simon Woolf.

"The bird feeders are now bringing in a few more different varieties of small birds. Today a flock of greenfinches visited, and a sole yellowhammer! The yellowhammer (pictured right) was a real treat, as you know they are around as they … View more
Today we have photographs and words from Simon Woolf.

"The bird feeders are now bringing in a few more different varieties of small birds. Today a flock of greenfinches visited, and a sole yellowhammer! The yellowhammer (pictured right) was a real treat, as you know they are around as they are very tuneful, however they are difficult to see at times. Our kaka also visited at least twice today!"

1178 days ago

Father and son graduate together

Competenz

Another great story!
Southland father and son, Robert and Bobby Baird have recently received their forestry qualifications, proving you are never too old to learn.

While Robert has practical experience gained during four decades in the bush, he says vocational training like the qualification he… View more
Another great story!
Southland father and son, Robert and Bobby Baird have recently received their forestry qualifications, proving you are never too old to learn.

While Robert has practical experience gained during four decades in the bush, he says vocational training like the qualification he has just done is helping keep people safe.

Competenz assessor Neville Muir worked with Bairds throughout their training programme.

“Bobby is very driven to succeed and very organised. He’s also very keen to continue upskilling his crew and there are a lot of different certificates still to do,” he says.

While Bobby is his boss at work, Robert turns back into ‘dad’ at the end of the day. “I give him a hand during the day when he’s got a lot of work on. We have a great relationship and it’s a magic thing to be able to do to work with your son.”

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1195 days ago

Repairs and Alterations

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

At Curtain Clean we take care of all types of repairs!
- Repair undone hems
- Repair rips and broken bartacks
- Repair ripped sides of curtains
- Shortening of curtains


If you have curtain problems we can probably fix them! Call us on 0800 579 0501 if you have something you would like to … View more
At Curtain Clean we take care of all types of repairs!
- Repair undone hems
- Repair rips and broken bartacks
- Repair ripped sides of curtains
- Shortening of curtains


If you have curtain problems we can probably fix them! Call us on 0800 579 0501 if you have something you would like to discuss with us, or click the link to contact us by email.

1174 days ago

Handmade reusable masks with built-in filters

Sustainability Trust

Reusable face mask. Handmade by the Wellington Curtain Bank.

100% cotton outer, 3 layers of fabric, with polypropylene in between the layers (as per WHO guidelines) and cotton/spandex ties for a comfy stretch around your ears.

Yup - Comfortable. Adjustable. And No Filter Needed.

3 sizes … View more
Reusable face mask. Handmade by the Wellington Curtain Bank.

100% cotton outer, 3 layers of fabric, with polypropylene in between the layers (as per WHO guidelines) and cotton/spandex ties for a comfy stretch around your ears.

Yup - Comfortable. Adjustable. And No Filter Needed.

3 sizes available. Lot's of cool patterns.

Come and check them out, Sustainability Trust, 2 Forresters Lane Wellington.

shop.sustaintrust.org.nz...

Price: $25

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1174 days ago

All welcome

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,

Under Delta Alert Level 2, we open almost as normal. 10:00-19:00 seven days a week.
Serving neighbours while keeping all safe is our priority!
All welcome if you are well, wear a mask, scan our tracing QR, and keep safe distance with others.

We offer a wide range of nice products… View more
Dear Neighbours,

Under Delta Alert Level 2, we open almost as normal. 10:00-19:00 seven days a week.
Serving neighbours while keeping all safe is our priority!
All welcome if you are well, wear a mask, scan our tracing QR, and keep safe distance with others.

We offer a wide range of nice products with fair prices and friendly service.
We select the best ones from thousands and thousands products. If it's not good, not here.
It's good to try different food and find your favourite. We don't know until try.

Keep safe and welcome!

1174 days ago

Council services and facilities at Alert Level 2

Lessi Riccio from Wellington City Council

Under Alert Level 2, most of Council’s services and facilities have returned to normal operations, but contact tracing, mask wearing and some restrictions will be in place to keep staff and the community safe.

To keep everyone safe when visiting any of our facilities or venues under Alert level … View more
Under Alert Level 2, most of Council’s services and facilities have returned to normal operations, but contact tracing, mask wearing and some restrictions will be in place to keep staff and the community safe.

To keep everyone safe when visiting any of our facilities or venues under Alert level 2:

😷 Wear a mask if you are 12 years and over – unless you hold an exemption from the Ministry of Health COVID-19 website. You can remove masks to eat and drink, and when exercising or swimming.

🤳 Scanning or signing in is a condition of entry for all Council facilities and venues. This applies to visitors, contractors and couriers entering our spaces.

↔️ Most sites will need to limit the number of visitors to provide 2-metres social distancing for them – please follow the signs and guidance of our staff.

💛 Please follow the guidance of our staff and signage to keep everyone safe when sharing our spaces.

As the Health Order we are following has not been released by central government, this guidance may be subject to change.

For more information on our services and facilities during Alert Level 2, visit our news channel, Our Wellington: wellington.govt.nz...

#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke

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1177 days ago

We can solve this WCC

Briony from Khandallah

Took these pictures on one walk this week - 5 disposable masks just dropped on the road and footpaths along Cashmere Ave and Burma Rd area. Yep, totally agree that people should simply not drop them, but also firmly believe that Council and Metlink etc should support this by installing bins at … View moreTook these pictures on one walk this week - 5 disposable masks just dropped on the road and footpaths along Cashmere Ave and Burma Rd area. Yep, totally agree that people should simply not drop them, but also firmly believe that Council and Metlink etc should support this by installing bins at every bus stop. Train stations have them already, but bus stops don't. As a litter-picker-upper I can also confirm that drink boxes and cans, and snack and takeaway wrappers are more densely discarded near bus stops and in gutters on main routes.

So WCC, please can we respond, adapt and roll with this changed world we live in - and install rubbish bins (even a recycling option if we were going to be truly innovative...) at bus stops all across Wellington? We can support and encourage people to be responsible (dog walkers included probably!) and clean up our roads and neighborhoods at the same time. Simple really.

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1175 days ago

WOW cancelled due to Covid-19

Reporter Community News

The World of WearableArt (WOW) show has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
The annual WOW show was earlier postponed, but it was announced on Thursday that the 2021 show will not be running.
The annual WOW show was worth $28 million to the Wellington economy in 2019.

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