Wellington Central, Wellington

1972 days ago

Brother and sister team give back the secret to success to others

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Lahaina and Hawea Solomon, who grew up in Tokoroa, are leaders helping other youth reach their potential and are pursuing their own dreams at university.

The brother and sister duo were both Head Students, #Stars Peer Mentors and Excellence Award Winners.

They recently caught up with Stuff to … View more
Lahaina and Hawea Solomon, who grew up in Tokoroa, are leaders helping other youth reach their potential and are pursuing their own dreams at university.

The brother and sister duo were both Head Students, #Stars Peer Mentors and Excellence Award Winners.

They recently caught up with Stuff to talk about their journey through our Stars programme.

Learn more about their story here: bit.ly...

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1972 days ago

Public opinion wanted-what's wrong with Wellington's buses?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It is almost a year since changes to Wellington city's bus transport network - the regional council is consulting with the public to try and fix it.

The council and Metlink are launching an online forum on Friday, along with public meetings and drop-in sessions for people to voice their … View more
It is almost a year since changes to Wellington city's bus transport network - the regional council is consulting with the public to try and fix it.

The council and Metlink are launching an online forum on Friday, along with public meetings and drop-in sessions for people to voice their opinions and come up with solutions.

Please see the key dates for locations, and if you are unsure which area your suburb sits, there is a map in the FAQ. The first survey to open will be for the Eastern suburbs at 7pm Friday 12 July. Find out more here

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1972 days ago

Near new Napp mattress - Queen

Sarah from Northland

Just 6 months old.

A gorgeous and comfortable sleep. If you’ve ever slept in a memory foam mattress, you know how it feels.

High quality, New Zealand-made by Napp. Always protected. Smoke free home.

Negotiable

1973 days ago

UPDATE: Dad and daughters aged 14 and 11 missing from Lower Hutt hike

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

UPDATE:

All three missing persons have now been found safe.

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A dad and his two daughters are still missing after going hiking in Lower Hutt.

A search and rescue operation ran all night in a bid to locate the family of three, who left Lees Grove in Wainuiomata at 12pm on Tuesday with … View more
UPDATE:

All three missing persons have now been found safe.

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A dad and his two daughters are still missing after going hiking in Lower Hutt.

A search and rescue operation ran all night in a bid to locate the family of three, who left Lees Grove in Wainuiomata at 12pm on Tuesday with the intention of walking in Days Bay.

The 50-year-old father and his two daughters, aged 14 and 11, were due to return home at 3.30pm, police said.

But when they hadn't returned home by 6pm, police were contacted by a concerned family member.
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1972 days ago

Awesome Freedom Furniture chair

Sarah from Northland

Excellent condition, awesome colour. Sturdy, Freedom Furniture quality. Makes an impact in a room.

Pick up in Thorndon by end of day Friday at the latest.

Price: $150

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1985 days ago

Floor board patcher needed

David from Northland

Looking for someone to patch a small area of floor in Northland that has recently had fireplace removed. Want close colour match (but not necessarily perfect) and preferably some fairly close matching skirting board added to that area. Tried nocowboys and builderscrack but no one interested. … View moreLooking for someone to patch a small area of floor in Northland that has recently had fireplace removed. Want close colour match (but not necessarily perfect) and preferably some fairly close matching skirting board added to that area. Tried nocowboys and builderscrack but no one interested. Probably only about 1 sq/m and half a day's work for someone with some skills if they want it :)
Picture of area and underfloor shown
Area is 45x110cm
Each floorboard 8.5cm =13 approx
Skirting length needed 177cm X 12.5cm x 2cm tapering from 6cm

1973 days ago

SOLD SOLD SOLD: 46 Pipitea Street, Thorndon

Di Austin Real Estate

Throughout the Wellington Region I am seeing the market hit new records for sale prices - but have we reached the peak of this property market cycle?

It's always good to know what your property may be worth when the market is at this stage.

If you would like to know what your property … View more
Throughout the Wellington Region I am seeing the market hit new records for sale prices - but have we reached the peak of this property market cycle?

It's always good to know what your property may be worth when the market is at this stage.

If you would like to know what your property may be worth in the current market then please get in touch TODAY!!

Call Di Austin on 027 444 9569 or email di.austin@harcourts.co.nz

1973 days ago

Agee and Mason Preserving Jars

Manuela from Community Fruit Wellington

One of our regular donors has passed her large collection of new/unused preserving jars on to us. We are offering them to our supporters for a suggested koha donation of $7 for the 1 x litre jars and $5 for the .5 litre jars - we are happy to offer a discount if buying more than a couple. They come… View moreOne of our regular donors has passed her large collection of new/unused preserving jars on to us. We are offering them to our supporters for a suggested koha donation of $7 for the 1 x litre jars and $5 for the .5 litre jars - we are happy to offer a discount if buying more than a couple. They come with metal screw on bands and seals and are in pristine condition. Any funds raised will go to a community effort near where our donor lives.

Please email us at wellypickfruit@gmail.com or call/text 022 596 9577 if you are keen to support this. Pickup is from Ngaio.

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1973 days ago

Adult Acting Classes

Julie from Karori

Please see poster below for details

Acting Class poster.docx Download View

1973 days ago

Fast Talking P.I

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Wednesday, 24 July, 2019
Time: 11am to 1pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

Celebrating Poet Laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh
In collaboration with the Oceania Arts … View more
Date: Wednesday, 24 July, 2019
Time: 11am to 1pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

Celebrating Poet Laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh
In collaboration with the Oceania Arts Collective and students of Va’aomanū Pasifika at Victoria University, Le Moana Director Tupe Lualua will present a series of performances at the National Library, in response to the Poet Laureate of 2017-2019 Selina Tusitala Marsh.

The live performances of dance, music and poetry are a collection of original works created and devised by emerging Pacific Artists.

Tupe Lualua has curated this collection as a response to Selina Tusitala Marsh’s iconic and award winning 'Fast Talking P I'.

About Tupe Lualua
Tupe was awarded the Pacific Dance Artist in residence with Pacific Dance New Zealand in 2013 and again in 2015, she was a mentor for the Pacific Dance New Zealand choreographic lab in 2015 and again in 2017.

Tupe danced for French Choreographer Regine Chopinot in Wellington, Auckland, Japan and New Caledonia, she performed in the Auckland Arts Festival 2016 season of Marama with The Conch and featured in the critically acclaimed White Guitar.

She continues to create works under the umbrella of Le Moana as well as producing Auckland based choreographer Tupua Tigafua.

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