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1313 days ago

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From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

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1315 days ago

Landscaping disappointment - help!

Karolyn from Khandallah

I have to say, I am struggling to find good people to do landscaping work. I had commissioned Red Rocks landscaping to move my clothes line. They never completed the work and left me with a big mess. Is there any companies that would like to do this work for me? Attached is a photo of the mess left… View moreI have to say, I am struggling to find good people to do landscaping work. I had commissioned Red Rocks landscaping to move my clothes line. They never completed the work and left me with a big mess. Is there any companies that would like to do this work for me? Attached is a photo of the mess left and the space I would like to clothes line to go.

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1315 days ago

Metlink industrial action tomorrow

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Metlink has now received formal notification from the Tramways Union, that there will be industrial action tomorrow on Metlink routes run by NZ Bus.

Affected routes are shown in the image below.

The industrial action will last from 4am tomorrow Friday 23 April until 4am Saturday 24 April, when … View more
Metlink has now received formal notification from the Tramways Union, that there will be industrial action tomorrow on Metlink routes run by NZ Bus.

Affected routes are shown in the image below.

The industrial action will last from 4am tomorrow Friday 23 April until 4am Saturday 24 April, when normal services will resume.

Metlink is asking customers to know before they go and plan alternative journeys if needed and to ensure you have signed up to MyMetlink and turned on notifications to stay up to date.

Metlink services run by our other bus operators, which make up the majority of our services, are scheduled to run as normal.

They will keep the Metlink website updated with the latest information.

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1313 days ago

Need a change in your garden?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

A paved courtyard is the best solution, to minimize maintenance, creating a living space, and adding value to your property.
We will find the best solutions for your needs.
Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

1314 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we are using an Andrew Gorrie pick.

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1314 days ago

NVE - Earth Day: Water Saving Tips!

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

NVE encourages you to celebrate Earth Day (every day) with these effective water saving (and cost saving) tips:
* Fix leaky faucets and pipes.
* Have any leaks in your Toilets repaired
* As a 'golden rule': The only things to be flushed down a toilet are human waste (#1 and #2) and … View more
NVE encourages you to celebrate Earth Day (every day) with these effective water saving (and cost saving) tips:
* Fix leaky faucets and pipes.
* Have any leaks in your Toilets repaired
* As a 'golden rule': The only things to be flushed down a toilet are human waste (#1 and #2) and toilet paper.
system.
* Consider installing a water catchment system. Collecting rainwater can allow you to keep your garden growing during dry summer days.

Give us a call to discuss how we can help! 04 479 4181

#HereToHelp #NZLicensedTradies #WeCanDoThat #DrainlayersNZ #NZDrainlayers #NZPlumbing #NVE #NVEPlumbing #SupportlLocal #NVEDrainage #NVEHeating #NVEGasfitting #NVERoofing #NVESkylights #NZFamilyOwned #CustomerSatisfaction #HomeRenos #RenosForYou #NewBuilds #DrainageSolutions #CommercialServices #ResidentialServices #ProudToBeAPlumber #MasterDrainlayer #LicensedTradies #EarthDay2021 #SaveWater

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1316 days ago

Do you back a ban on parking in footpaths?

Reporter Community News

Parking on footpaths could soon become an offence in Wellington, following public complaints about increased risks to pedestrians and a lack of space for emergency vehicles.
The change is being proposed as part of Wellington City Council’s new parking policy, introduced in August, which aims to … View more
Parking on footpaths could soon become an offence in Wellington, following public complaints about increased risks to pedestrians and a lack of space for emergency vehicles.
The change is being proposed as part of Wellington City Council’s new parking policy, introduced in August, which aims to reduce reliance on private vehicles, manage increasing parking demands and make it easier to travel around the city.
The proposed new law would instigate a city-wide ban on parking on, or partially on, footpaths across the city, with infringement notices to be issued at the discretion of parking wardens.
It would overturn a 2005 council decision which permitted footpath parking anywhere in Wellington apart from the central city and suburban centres, provided at least one metre of footpath space was left for footpath users.

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1315 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

About Addictive Eaters Anonymous Meetings
Many of us felt nervous when attending our first meeting, or when picking up the phone to make that first call to an AEA member. We’ve all been there. We found there was no need to worry. We were welcomed by people who understood our problem, who did not … View more
About Addictive Eaters Anonymous Meetings
Many of us felt nervous when attending our first meeting, or when picking up the phone to make that first call to an AEA member. We’ve all been there. We found there was no need to worry. We were welcomed by people who understood our problem, who did not judge us, and who offered a solution in the Twelve Steps of Addictive Eaters Anonymous. Meetings are equally as important for AEA ‘old-timers’ as they are for newcomers. Members find they need regular meetings to maintain emotional sobriety, and to experience the joy of carrying the message of recovery to another addictive eater.

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1315 days ago

Delighted to see karearea

Reporter Community News

Hullo Neighbours, it is not Friday Feathered Friend but I thought you might enjoy this post from Rosa Marie.

"The morning just got better and better for me, thanks to Nycki Proctor who messaged me to say that a hawk had got into her neighbour's empty aviary through an opened door and … View more
Hullo Neighbours, it is not Friday Feathered Friend but I thought you might enjoy this post from Rosa Marie.

"The morning just got better and better for me, thanks to Nycki Proctor who messaged me to say that a hawk had got into her neighbour's empty aviary through an opened door and couldn't get out again and did I want to come around and photograph it?
Apparently it had got in before through a hole in the wire which had since been fixed up but it was still trying to get out that way!
Luckily it was still in the aviary, even with the door wide open, so I took lots of photos of it before we decided that I needed to climb up the ladder and prise open the mended part for it. After I got down, it was still in the aviary so I just kept snapping away at it till it figured out how to get out again. It then did a bit a circle around the house to say goodbye before it flew off into the distance.
A lovely way of getting myself invited for a coffee and a good old chat!
I have since been made to realise that this is a falcon/karearea."

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1315 days ago

28 Apr @ 7:30pm. Wadestown Hosting GWRC Long Term Plan public meeting

Greg Hyland from Highland Park Residents Association (HPPA)

Public meeting in Wadestown - 28th April at 7:30pm. Keen to contribute to the Greater Wgtn Regional Council (GWRC) Long Term Plan for 2021-2031? Public consultation on the Long Term Plan is open from now until 2 May 2021. GWRC Chairman Daran Ponter will speak about the Long Term Plan at St Lukes … View morePublic meeting in Wadestown - 28th April at 7:30pm. Keen to contribute to the Greater Wgtn Regional Council (GWRC) Long Term Plan for 2021-2031? Public consultation on the Long Term Plan is open from now until 2 May 2021. GWRC Chairman Daran Ponter will speak about the Long Term Plan at St Lukes Church hall (Pitt St).

Hosted by the Highland Park Residents and Wadestown Residents Assns. Queries to hppawgtn@gmail.com

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1317 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

What are your thoughts on the great flag debate that gripped the country in 2015?

1315 days ago

NVE - Here to help!

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

From repairs/ leaks, to renovations to new builds (servicing both residential AND commercial) we can help you with your plumbing and drainage (as well as gasfitting and roofing) needs. That's right. One business with multiple services! Give us a call and let's discuss how we can help … View moreFrom repairs/ leaks, to renovations to new builds (servicing both residential AND commercial) we can help you with your plumbing and drainage (as well as gasfitting and roofing) needs. That's right. One business with multiple services! Give us a call and let's discuss how we can help get your job done!

#HereToHelp #NZLicensedTradies #WeCanDoThat #DrainlayersNZ #NZDrainlayers #NZPlumbing #NVE #NVEPlumbing #SupportlLocal #NVEDrainage #NVEHeating #NVEGasfitting #NVERoofing #NVESkylights #NZFamilyOwned #CustomerSatisfaction #HomeRenos #RenosForYou #NewBuilds #DrainageSolutions #CommercialServices #ResidentialServices #ProudToBeAPlumber #MasterDrainlayer #LicensedTradies

1315 days ago

Bus drivers to strike for 24 hours

Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you … View more
Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you need to know:

- Strike action will start 4am, April 23 and will last 24 hours.
- There will be significant disruptions across the bus network, including service numbers: 2, 3 ,21, 22, 12, 12e, 13, 14, 18e, 20, 28, 30x, 31x, 33, 34, 34, 36,37,81, 83, 84, 85x, N2, N3, N8, and N88.
- Services run by rival operator Tranzurban will not be affected, including the number 1 and 7.

Wellington commuters are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest developments on Metlink's website.

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1317 days ago

Dog re-registration is coming up!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Attention Kuri owners!

Re-registration invoices will be sent out at the end of May this year, so if you've moved house or changed your email address, please let us know.

You can contact us at:

📩 dogs@wcc.govt.nz

☎️ 04 499 4444.

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