Vogeltown, Wellington

1753 days ago

Severn Street water outages – Public Meeting tonight at Island Bay School Hall 6:00pm – 7:00pm

The Team from Wellington Water

Sorry for the short notice – but we want to hear from you.

Following two consecutive days of lengthy water outages on Severn Street, we’d like to engage with the community about our planning to replace the aged watermain.

Please come along to the Island Bay School Hall tonight at 6:00pm to … View more
Sorry for the short notice – but we want to hear from you.

Following two consecutive days of lengthy water outages on Severn Street, we’d like to engage with the community about our planning to replace the aged watermain.

Please come along to the Island Bay School Hall tonight at 6:00pm to talk about how the water outages have affected you and what to expect from our watermain renewal project.

If you are unable to attend tonight and would like to provide feedback – please email gen.drake@wellingtonwater.co.nz

1753 days ago

Fire season restrictions across most of New Zealand

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The nationwide fire risk has skyrocketed after a long dry spell, even in parts of the country not used to extreme fire danger.

To read more, click here.

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1753 days ago

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN OUR SPCA NATIONAL RESCUE UNIT!

The National Team from

Our SPCA National Rescue Unit (NRU) is a group of dedicated volunteers that provides specialised animal rescue.

Whether it is saving a calf stuck in a river, a kitten from a five-metre shaft below a carport, helping animals during the Nelson fires, or rescuing a one-tonne bull stuck in a gulley, … View more
Our SPCA National Rescue Unit (NRU) is a group of dedicated volunteers that provides specialised animal rescue.

Whether it is saving a calf stuck in a river, a kitten from a five-metre shaft below a carport, helping animals during the Nelson fires, or rescuing a one-tonne bull stuck in a gulley, the SPCA NRU work in a wide variety of rescue situations.

And they are now looking for more volunteers to join the team!

Joining our SPCA NRU can be hard work! Applicants will need to be over 18 years old, commit to over 400 hours per year across trainings and emergency responses, have a basic level of animal handling experience and knowledge, and have a good level of fitness.

To find out more and apply, visit our website at: www.spca.nz...

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1754 days ago

SEVERN STREET BURST WATER MAIN UPDATE

The Team from Wellington Water

Water is available for residents impacted by this outage to collect outside 53 Severn Street.

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1754 days ago

SEVERN STREET BURST WATER MAIN UPDATE

The Team from Wellington Water

The number of properties in Severn Street affected by the water outage has been reduced from 250 properties to 70 (between 15-77 Severn Street).
However, those left without water to their homes will have another significant wait until service can be restored – the estimated time of repair is at … View more
The number of properties in Severn Street affected by the water outage has been reduced from 250 properties to 70 (between 15-77 Severn Street).
However, those left without water to their homes will have another significant wait until service can be restored – the estimated time of repair is at least 8 hours.

Two nights in a row without water is unacceptable and very disruptive. We’re sorry for the inconvenience that this has caused and understand that it’s just not on.

Replacing the aged water pipe is currently scheduled to begin in March 2020; we’re looking into what can be done to speed the process up.

1754 days ago

Learn how to save the whales with Project Jonah

Sustainability Trust

Celebrate our amazing marine mammals this National Sea Week (29/2-8/3) with Project Jonah at Sustainability Trust

Together we’ll measure out a blue whale, compose whale songs, and practice saving a stranded whale (in this case Lionel, our inflatable friend!).

Project Jonah is a marine mammal … View more
Celebrate our amazing marine mammals this National Sea Week (29/2-8/3) with Project Jonah at Sustainability Trust

Together we’ll measure out a blue whale, compose whale songs, and practice saving a stranded whale (in this case Lionel, our inflatable friend!).

Project Jonah is a marine mammal welfare charity that exists for one simple reason – marine mammals desperately need our help. They are faced with many threats, including plastic pollution, fisheries by-catch, and climate change. Project Jonah’s work involves coordinating trained volunteers nationwide to help at whale strandings, as well as raising awareness of human impacts on these animals and marine education programmes.

This event will show how incredible these creatures are, and focus on raising awareness of issues facing them and some practical ways that we can help.

This is a koha-based event with all proceeds going to Project Jonah

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1754 days ago

BURST WATER MAIN SEVERN STREET ISLAND BAY

The Team from Wellington Water

We are experiencing another outage in Severn Street this evening we are investigating this right now.

At the moment it would appear that approximately 250 properties are being affected. Water tankers are on their way to provide water to residents.

We will update you in an hours’ time with … View more
We are experiencing another outage in Severn Street this evening we are investigating this right now.

At the moment it would appear that approximately 250 properties are being affected. Water tankers are on their way to provide water to residents.

We will update you in an hours’ time with further details regarding the estimated time of repair.

1754 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter February 2020

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The first edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter for the year is out now and it is packed full of useful information!

In this issue we share a bit more about us, the Office for Seniors, what we do and how we help older people across New Zealand.

There is a story on money … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The first edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter for the year is out now and it is packed full of useful information!

In this issue we share a bit more about us, the Office for Seniors, what we do and how we help older people across New Zealand.

There is a story on money mules, what they are and what to do if you unintentionally become one.

We also have handy tips on staying fit and healthy with stories on Senior Chef cooking classes and chair yoga.

Make sure to read and share it!

To subscribe, to the newsletter follow this link: bit.ly...
To view the current edition go to: bit.ly...

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1754 days ago

Te Marua Water Treatment Plant Open Day

The Team from Wellington Water

Come along to our Open Day at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant!
We're excited to provide Wellingtonians the opportunity to see first-hand how water is treated and how the supply system works by offering guided tours at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant on Sunday 1 March. Tours will be running … View more
Come along to our Open Day at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant!
We're excited to provide Wellingtonians the opportunity to see first-hand how water is treated and how the supply system works by offering guided tours at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant on Sunday 1 March. Tours will be running throughout the day from 10am.
Bookings are essential, with a maximum of 20 people per tour.

For further information and to book your spot – visit wellingtonwater.co.nz/temaruaopenday

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1755 days ago

Who are the business heroes 
in your neighbourhood?

Prospa

Small businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.

Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.

Every nomination … View more
Small businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.

Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.

Every nomination receives a free 3-month premium listing on Neighbourly. The 11 Regional finalists get a $100 Prezzy® card for the business (and one for the nominator too). The National winner receives $2,500 Prezzy® card from Prospa, a $5,000 Stuff advertising package and a $2,500 Neighbourly package.

Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
Nominate now

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1759 days ago

Which 'summer' are you having?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

It's been a mixed summer so far for New Zealand. Much of the country has seen record breaking temperatures, drought-conditions and scrub fires. But in recent days the West Coast and Southland have experienced heavy rains, flooding, evacuations and closed roads. Our thoughts are with affected.
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It's been a mixed summer so far for New Zealand. Much of the country has seen record breaking temperatures, drought-conditions and scrub fires. But in recent days the West Coast and Southland have experienced heavy rains, flooding, evacuations and closed roads. Our thoughts are with affected.

Our skies have been coloured by smoke blown over from the Australian bushfires, meanwhile Wellingtonians are just stoked if they get to see the sun.

How has your summer been?

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1759 days ago

‘A’ for additional bus services from 10 February.

Community Engagement Advisor from

To work with the ongoing bus resource and driver shortage, four of the current suspended services will be serviced by ‘additional’ services. There’ll also be 15 more Route 2 services on the road from 10 February.

These services will have the letter ‘a’ at the end of the route number and … View more
To work with the ongoing bus resource and driver shortage, four of the current suspended services will be serviced by ‘additional’ services. There’ll also be 15 more Route 2 services on the road from 10 February.

These services will have the letter ‘a’ at the end of the route number and will be provided by Mana Coach Services so the buses will look different to the usual Metlink buses which operate this route.

These trips won’t be visible on the RTI or our Metlink website timetable until 8 March, so please see the Service Update for the full list of services. www.metlink.org.nz...

Know before you go and keep up with changes as they happen. Visit Metlink.or.nz or call the Metlink team on 0800 801 700.

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1755 days ago

Looking for Purvi

Merio from Newtown

Hi, looking for a friend Purvi of Miramar that does nails? Lost her number but keen to catch up to do nails again. PM your contact details please. M

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