Vogeltown, Wellington

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454 days ago

Poll: Should cellphones be banned at school?

Reporter Community News

National wants to ban cellphones at school. Labour says schools already have the power to ban cellphones. What do you think.
Remember if you do not want your comments used, please put NFP

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Should cellphones be banned at school?
  • 71.8% Yes, it is a good idea
    71.8% Complete
  • 28.2% No, there is no need for a ban
    28.2% Complete
1026 votes
434 days ago

Spring is here!

The Urban Gardener

Spring is here and its time for a clean up after the wild winter! One off garden tidies available as well as regular maintenance visits to keep your garden looking its best all year round!

Hedge trimming, lawn care, general and seasonal pruning, pests and disease management, planting, mulching … View more
Spring is here and its time for a clean up after the wild winter! One off garden tidies available as well as regular maintenance visits to keep your garden looking its best all year round!

Hedge trimming, lawn care, general and seasonal pruning, pests and disease management, planting, mulching and weed control!

Get in touch today to organise a site visit where we can discuss what your garden needs to get it looking its best again!

info@theurbangardener.co.nz
www.theurbangardener.co.nz...

436 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter The Post

Simon Wool took this magnificent picture in his Karori garden recently.
Have you got kaka in your garden.

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435 days ago

Find out your heart age!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Try our online heart-health tool 'My Heart Check' to find out your estimated heart age compared to your actual age. The result may surprise you!

Click the link to find out more.

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436 days ago

Help improve online consumer rights! Plus chance to win $100

Alex from Island Bay

Do you shop online? Are you interested in improving online consumer rights in New Zealand? And have a chance to win $100?

If so, please participate in my research project about online shopping in New Zealand. Participation will take approximately 5-10 minutes and involves answering a few survey… View more
Do you shop online? Are you interested in improving online consumer rights in New Zealand? And have a chance to win $100?

If so, please participate in my research project about online shopping in New Zealand. Participation will take approximately 5-10 minutes and involves answering a few survey questions via this link: kiwishopper.webflow.io...

This link will take you a webpage with the survey questions and further information about the research. Once participation is complete you will be given an opportunity to enter a raffle for $100.

This study has been approved by the Victoria University of Wellington Human Ethics Commitee (30069).

If you have any questions, please contact:

Dr Alex Beattie, alex.beattie@vuw.ac.nz

Thank you for your time!

Alex

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436 days ago

Tramper faces his last great challenge

Reporter The Post

Many of you will have heard of backcountry stalwart Shaun Barnett.
A tramper, writer and historian he spent much of his life exploring the outdoors. Recently diagnosed with a brain tumour, he is working to finish his last book, Wild Notes.

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436 days ago

Children's Art Holiday Programme

Cheryl Corrado from Inverlochy Art School

Join us at Inverlochy these school holidays for a fun week of art.
The programme is a mixed media experience where drawing, painting, sculpture are used to teach the creative possibilities in the various art genres. Students will have made a variety of art objects by the end of the week and can … View more
Join us at Inverlochy these school holidays for a fun week of art.
The programme is a mixed media experience where drawing, painting, sculpture are used to teach the creative possibilities in the various art genres. Students will have made a variety of art objects by the end of the week and can take them home.

6-10 year olds -
www.inverlochy.org.nz...

10-14 year olds -
www.inverlochy.org.nz...

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436 days ago

Jewellery Making for Teens - Half day workshops

Cheryl Corrado from Inverlochy Art School

Craft your own rings in this introduction to metal-smithed jewellery making! In this quick paced one session workshop you’ll learn some metalworking fundamentals to turn raw metal into shining wearable rings. Use hammers and stamps to add textures and simple lettering to customise your creation!
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Craft your own rings in this introduction to metal-smithed jewellery making! In this quick paced one session workshop you’ll learn some metalworking fundamentals to turn raw metal into shining wearable rings. Use hammers and stamps to add textures and simple lettering to customise your creation!
Monday(2 Oct) and/or Wednesday(4 Oct) 10-1pm

www.inverlochy.org.nz...

www.inverlochy.org.nz...

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438 days ago

Dazed and confused by ghost road markings

Erin Gourley Reporter from The Post

Which way is the arrow pointing? It's hard to tell in the rain. New road markings have popped up around Wellington to make way for new bike lanes and bus lanes. But the old one white lines have been painted over with just a lick of black paint, leaving a confusing shadow.

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436 days ago

Take your work home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Five colour and styling tips with Resene for creating an at-home work space that works for you.

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436 days ago

WIN $350 FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD HERO!

The Team from NZ Compare

Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one … View more
Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you.
Nominate now!

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437 days ago

CUSTOMHOUSE QUAY - WATER OUTAGE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to … View more
Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to repair the pipe as soon as possible, and the issue is expected to be resolved late this afternoon.

Until then, to reduce traffic congestion, please avoid Customhouse Quay and the surrounding area.

Water Tankers are parked on Hunter Street, Lady Elizabeth Lane and Waring Taylor Street – please bring your own containers.

For more info, please see Wellington Water on Facebook.

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437 days ago

CUSTOMHOUSE QUAY - WATER OUTAGE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Wellington Water from Wellington Water

Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to … View more
Due to urgent pipe repairs, water has been shut off to Customhouse Quay, Waterloo Quay, Featherston Street, and parts of Waring Taylor, Johnston, Brandon, and Panama Streets.

In order to undertake the repair, two northbound lanes have been shut on Customhouse Quay.

Crews are working to repair the pipe as soon as possible, and the issue is expected to be resolved late this afternoon.

Until then, to reduce traffic congestion, please avoid Customhouse Quay and the surrounding area.

Water Tankers are parked on Hunter Street, Lady Elizabeth Lane and Waring Taylor Street – please bring your own containers.

For more info, please see Wellington Water on Facebook.

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437 days ago

Nightsong head to Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre

After premiering in Auckland, Nightsong (Te Pō, Mr Red Light) are now at Circa Theatre until 30 September with I Want To Be Happy!

Binka is a guinea pig in a laboratory cage. Paul is the lab assistant who looks after her. Both just want to be happy again.

Humour and pathos collide in this … View more
After premiering in Auckland, Nightsong (Te Pō, Mr Red Light) are now at Circa Theatre until 30 September with I Want To Be Happy!

Binka is a guinea pig in a laboratory cage. Paul is the lab assistant who looks after her. Both just want to be happy again.

Humour and pathos collide in this blackly funny odyssey starring acting greats Jennifer Ludlam (as the guinea pig) and Joel Tobeck (as the lab technician).

“one of the most delightfully delicious pieces of theatre I have seen this year” – New Zealand Arts Review

On until 30 September, Circa One
Tues – Thurs 6.30pm, Fri – Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm
Book now

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438 days ago

Cat rescued from inside a wall

Erin Gourley Reporter from The Post

The 4-year-old Scottish fold did not return home for almost two weeks, when a neighbour in Brooklyn noticed meowing from inside their house. They had to cut a hole in the wall to rescue the adventurous cat (who has in the past been rescued from under a pool cover). "He's got a lot of … View moreThe 4-year-old Scottish fold did not return home for almost two weeks, when a neighbour in Brooklyn noticed meowing from inside their house. They had to cut a hole in the wall to rescue the adventurous cat (who has in the past been rescued from under a pool cover). "He's got a lot of heart but I'm not sure about his brains," says his owner Katie.

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