Vogeltown, Wellington

1714 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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1714 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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1714 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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1714 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.

1716 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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1717 days ago

Human waste sludge being trucked to treatment plant in southern landfill # update 2 (20/03/2020)

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

High-tech repair solution for Moa Point pipelines delayed by Covid-19 response

"Wellington Water has worked with a leading international engineering firm to develop an innovative solution to repair the high pressure sludge pipelines between the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and the … View more
High-tech repair solution for Moa Point pipelines delayed by Covid-19 response

"Wellington Water has worked with a leading international engineering firm to develop an innovative solution to repair the high pressure sludge pipelines between the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Carey’s Gully landfill. However the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic will delay its installation.

The repair presents a significant engineering challenge, as it must be completed within the 1.8 km section of the pipelines running through a tunnel deep beneath Mt Albert. The solution that has been developed is a polyester woven liner which will be winched from one end of each pipe to the other, then expanded to essentially act as a new pipeline within the old.

The liner will be installed through the full length of the pipelines under Mt Albert, where they are most inaccessible. This will be the largest-scale deployment of this technology in Australasia.

Once in Wellington, the estimated timeframe for installation of the pipe liner is eight days.

Wellington Water CEO Colin Crampton says due to restrictions on business imposed this week by the German government, delivery of the liner by the supplier has been pushed back.

“This is a high-quality, robust and resilient solution that will get the pipelines back up and running, and reduce the risk of further bursts. It’s a high-tech specialist product which is not manufactured in New Zealand. Unfortunately, due the importance of protecting their workforce and community from the spread of Covid-19, production at our supplier’s factory has slowed.”

Mr Crampton says that current estimates are for the liners to arrive in Wellington by mid-May.

“We appreciate the ongoing patience and understanding of the communities in the area. Trucking operations are not ideal from anyone’s perspective, but they are successfully keeping millions of litres of wastewater from flowing into Cook Strait,” says Mr Crampton.

Mr Crampton says the long-term approach should be to decommission the underground sludge pipelines entirely.

“The solution we have developed has a working life of 10 years. This provides an opportunity for Wellington City Council to receive advice on what is the best way to manage sludge going forward. We are now developing alternative options for Council to consider which would enable us to stop disposing of sludge into the landfill entirely.”

Alexander van Paassen Manager, Community Engagement
Wellington Water

1716 days ago

Metlink response to COVID 19

Community Engagement Advisor from

We know public transport is an essential service, and we’re focussed on ensuring you continue to have access to our region’s network during this time.

Listen to Scott Gallacher, General Manager for Metlink, explain the measures we are putting in place to stay one step ahead of COVID-19.

1715 days ago

METLINK PUBLIC TRANSPORT UPDATE ON DRIVERS AGED 70+

Community Engagement Advisor from

In accordance with Central Government advice, for the health and safety of staff and passengers, all Metlink bus drivers aged 70+ will not be part of operating our transport network at this time.

About 70 of Metlink’s 500 bus drivers are aged 70 or over and in accordance with the Ministry of … View more
In accordance with Central Government advice, for the health and safety of staff and passengers, all Metlink bus drivers aged 70+ will not be part of operating our transport network at this time.

About 70 of Metlink’s 500 bus drivers are aged 70 or over and in accordance with the Ministry of Health guidelines, they are advised to remain at home. Less drivers means there will need to be cancellations to some services across the bus network.

We are currently looking at where cancellations will need to take place and are encouraging Metlink customers to keep up to date with service changes by checking Metlink’s website, App and Real Time Information screens.

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1715 days ago

Dress For Success Pop Up Sale

Anita from Mount Victoria

Many bargains with something for everyone
24-28 March 10am-6pm, Shop 1, 69 Willis Street Wellington.
Many labels available at great prices.

1715 days ago

COVID-19: GREATER WELLINGTON CLOSES OFFICES

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

In line with advice from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMOnz) and the Ministry of Health, Greater Wellington Regional Council is closing its offices to the public and encouraging all office based staff to work from home.

Greater Wellington’s critical field based staff … View more
In line with advice from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMOnz) and the Ministry of Health, Greater Wellington Regional Council is closing its offices to the public and encouraging all office based staff to work from home.

Greater Wellington’s critical field based staff in areas such as harbours, parks, flood protection and environmental roles are also being encouraged to apply physical distancing practices.

Public Transport across the region will continue to operate to existing timetables. Passengers are encouraged to leave the seat next to them empty if they can.

1715 days ago

Chinese Quail - Free to a good home

Stephanie from Island Bay

**FREE TO A GOOD HOME** - two male quail aged 4 months, hatched 23 Oct 2019, brothers. have been in an aviary with budgies, canaries and finches. pictured here with another from the clutch. Take both -they get on fine together, or one. text/call Anna 021 081 70791

Free

1716 days ago

Be Neighbourly, and...

Neighbourly.co.nz

With Covid-19 separating us physically, we need to ensure we aren’t making any group of people feel distant from our community. Let's continue to show our Kiwi spirit and support reach other #RaceRelationsDay2020

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1724 days ago

Poll: Book or Kindle?

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

When you read what do you prefer to use?

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Book or Kindle?
  • 83.7% Book
    83.7% Complete
  • 16.3% Kindle
    16.3% Complete
1177 votes
1717 days ago

Reach Out to your communities in times of crisis

Neighbourly.co.nz

Reach Out is a hub for Kiwis to find and give support from others during this global pandemic. Head over to the page and share how you're coping, how you can support each other, and what everyone is doing to embrace the changes that are happening around us. Visit page

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1717 days ago

Facilities and services - Operational status

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

At this stage, most of Wellington City Council services and facilities are open and operating as usual.
We have created a webpage with the current status of our services, venues and facilities, plus major events around the capital.
This page will be updated with any new information as soon as … View more
At this stage, most of Wellington City Council services and facilities are open and operating as usual.
We have created a webpage with the current status of our services, venues and facilities, plus major events around the capital.
This page will be updated with any new information as soon as possible:
wgtn.cc...
For all information and official advice from the Ministry of Health visit: covid19.govt.nz

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