Vogeltown, Wellington

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1709 days ago

What if you don't have WhatsApp?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

"We are now entering a time where families are separated into individual household bubbles and unable to communicate and interact the way they normally do. Our neighbours are the ones who can step up and help."

1709 days ago

Vinnies Wellington - Essential Welfare Packs Available

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

Vinnies Wellington will continue to provide essential services to the community throughout the COVID-19 shutdown. Services over this time will be the distribution of Essential Parcels only.

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday
9am – 3pm

Essential parcels are distributed by delivery only.
(the … View more
Vinnies Wellington will continue to provide essential services to the community throughout the COVID-19 shutdown. Services over this time will be the distribution of Essential Parcels only.

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday
9am – 3pm

Essential parcels are distributed by delivery only.
(the Newtown Welfare and Support Hub is closed to the public).

💙Available Essential Packs:
• Food Pack
- single
- family

• Baby Pack
- 0 - 3-month clothing
- 3 - 6-month clothing
- bassinet bedding
- cot bedding

• Winter Material Pack
- For urgent needs only
- Please inquire with the Vinnies team for further details

💙To access Essential Parcels contact the Vinnies team via:
• Call: 04 389 7122
• Email: info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz
• Text: 021 215 7098
• Social: Facebook @vinnieswgtn

💙 Please look out for your neighbours and stay safe.

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1709 days ago

Lets take care of each other.

Simon Woolf from Councillor Simon Woolf - Wellington City Council

Hi All,

Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.

Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.

The Covid 19 website is the most … View more
Hi All,

Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.

Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.

The Covid 19 website is the most important place to get information.
covid19.govt.nz...

They have a helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).

There are people who are there to help, if need be. We also have our wonderful Student Army out and about, if required.

I'll be posting items of interest and information on my Facebook too.
www.facebook.com...

I'm up for hearing and sharing innovative caring ideas to help us get through this.

my email is simon.woolf@wcc.govt.nz

Please eat healthily, and keep fit during this time.

So lets take care of each other, be sensible, and we will get through this together.

Regards

Simon

Simon Woolf
Wellington City Councillor

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1709 days ago

Lets take care of each other.

Simon Woolf from Councillor Simon Woolf - Wellington City Council

Hi All,

Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.

Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.

The Covid 19 website is the most … View more
Hi All,

Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.

Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.

The Covid 19 website is the most important place to get information.
covid19.govt.nz...

They have a helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).

There are people who are there to help, if need be. We also have our wonderful Student Army out and about, if required.

I'll be posting items of interest and information on my Facebook too.
www.facebook.com...

I'm up for hearing and sharing innovative caring ideas to help us get through this.

my email is simon.woolf@wcc.govt.nz

Please eat healthily, and keep fit during this time.

So lets take care of each other, be sensible, and we will get through this together.

Regards

Simon

Simon Woolf
Wellington City Councillor

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1709 days ago

⚠WATER OUTAGE – EVANS BAY PARADE⚠

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Following a burst main late last night, water remains out from 619-639 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie.

Crews are working to repair this and get water back on as soon as possible. Water is expected to be back on at 11am. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water supply – bottled water is … View more
Following a burst main late last night, water remains out from 619-639 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie.

Crews are working to repair this and get water back on as soon as possible. Water is expected to be back on at 11am. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water supply – bottled water is available onsite.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this outage.

1710 days ago

We're turning off metered parking

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is turning off its metered parking system in the central city for the immediate future due to the impact of Covid-19. This means motorists do not have to pay for on-street parking.
Time restrictions and Coupon parking charges will not apply, but you'll still need a … View more
Wellington City Council is turning off its metered parking system in the central city for the immediate future due to the impact of Covid-19. This means motorists do not have to pay for on-street parking.
Time restrictions and Coupon parking charges will not apply, but you'll still need a permit to park in Residents Parking Zones. For more information visit:wgtn.cc...

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1710 days ago

Wage Subsidy form

Ingrid from Brooklyn

I see that the government's Wage Subsidy application is straightforward...one page only. Important to apply if you are a sole trader and can't work from home.

1710 days ago

Ideas for connecting with your neighbours while self-isolating:

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...View more
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...

There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!

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1710 days ago

COVID-19: From Tuesday 24 March - weekend services start to roll out on all public transport modes

Community Engagement Advisor from

In response to the Prime Minister’s address yesterday on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to weekend services across all public transport modes.

From Tuesday 24 March rail services will move to a special weekend timetable www.metlink.org.nz...

From Wednesday 25 March bus services … View more
In response to the Prime Minister’s address yesterday on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to weekend services across all public transport modes.

From Tuesday 24 March rail services will move to a special weekend timetable www.metlink.org.nz...

From Wednesday 25 March bus services will move to Sunday timetables. www.metlink.org.nz...

Further updates will be posted when available. Metlink thanks passengers for their patience at this time.

1711 days ago

Avoid food poisoning at home

Ministry for Primary Industries

It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep … View more
It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, and the 3Cs can help you avoid common foodborne illnesses.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Learn More

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1711 days ago

Find your words, find your power - online!

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

Hi everyone, just letting you know Newtown Toastmasters will be suspending all physical club meetings until further notice, in line with recommended best practices.

We will now run online meetings via Zoom during the same scheduled meeting times. Guests/Visitors are still welcome to take part. To … View more
Hi everyone, just letting you know Newtown Toastmasters will be suspending all physical club meetings until further notice, in line with recommended best practices.

We will now run online meetings via Zoom during the same scheduled meeting times. Guests/Visitors are still welcome to take part. To ensure we are able to get you connected to our meeting link, please use the Contact Us form on our website (link below) page to give us a "heads-up" of your plans - including your contact details.

New updates around the club meetings will be posted here and on our club website.

A reminder that basic hygiene measures are the most important way to stop the spread of infections, including the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). If you are sick or at risk of infection, please stay home and look after yourself. Apply social distancing and general good hygiene. We will continue to monitor developments and follow Ministry of Health advice. Visit covid19.govt.nz for more developments and updates on the COVID19 situation.

Stay safe everyone and see you at an online meeting!

#NewtownTM #OnlineMeetings Toastmasters New Zealand #COVID19

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1711 days ago

We're in this together!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is your chance to get organised and come up with a plan for supporting your neighbours and keeping in touch over the next several weeks. We've come up with this 'Our Neighbourhood Plan' template to help.

For additional advice and resources, visit our website at the below link:

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1711 days ago

METLINK MOVES TO SUNDAY SERVICES FROM WEDNESDAY

Community Engagement Advisor from

In response to the Prime Minister’s address today on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to Sunday services across all public transport modes from Wednesday 25 March.

Metlink GM Scott Gallacher says, that while there are still a number of issues to work out, all trains and buses will … View more
In response to the Prime Minister’s address today on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to Sunday services across all public transport modes from Wednesday 25 March.

Metlink GM Scott Gallacher says, that while there are still a number of issues to work out, all trains and buses will move to Sunday services after Tuesday.

“We’ll work to deliver to the current timetables across the network tomorrow but from first thing Wednesday morning, Sunday timetables will be implemented,” says Mr Gallacher.

Buses will no longer board from the front door. Metlink apologises to customers who rely on the accessibility options provided at the front door and encourages customers to find out more about Total Mobility services during this time by calling 0800 801 700.

Customers will be encouraged to continue their own physical distancing practices on all trains and buses, leaving a space next to them where they can.

“We’re still working out what this might mean for Wairarapa rail services and will provide more updates when they become available,” says Mr Gallacher.

UPDATE: As part of the move to Sunday timetables, Metlink school bus services will not run from Wednesday.

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1711 days ago

Dress For Success Pop Up Sale Cancelled

Anita from Mount Victoria

Due to current concerning health warnings, our Pop Up Sale has been cancelled.

1713 days ago

COVID-19 – helping out in the community

Malcolm Sparrow from Councillor Malcolm Sparrow - Wellington City Council

More and more “at risk” people may be confining themselves in their own homes for the forseeable future. In response there any many kind souls in the community offering to assist.

The Wellington Volunteer Student Army is up and operating again and assisting where needed. See sva.org.nz...

If … View more
More and more “at risk” people may be confining themselves in their own homes for the forseeable future. In response there any many kind souls in the community offering to assist.

The Wellington Volunteer Student Army is up and operating again and assisting where needed. See sva.org.nz...

If you want to be proactive yourself, you could print a few copies of the attached notice and do a letterbox drop in your own street, even if it’s just five houses on either side of you and a few across the road. That’s what being a good neighbour is all about!

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