Breaker Bay, Wellington

Know something that could keep your neighbours safe?

Know something that could keep your neighbours safe?

Share it here on Neighbourly

2275 days ago

Have you passed "inheritance" on to your kids?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We're on the hunt for people who've passed "inheritance" on to their kids while still alive? i.e. you haven't made them wait for it to be distributed by a will. Do you fit the bill? Get in touch with susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

2275 days ago

Prepared For Anything - October 1st to 31st ⚠️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ … View more
Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ go bag with survival essentials, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you can get through any situation.

This month also coincides with International Day of Disaster Reduction on October 13th and New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, on Thursday, October 17th at 1.30pm.

Let us know how you’re preparing for anything in your home, at work or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZprepared

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2276 days ago

Seniors Week at Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

Kia ora! It's seniors week 14-18th October. Check out our awesome events we have planned for the community. Please also pass this info on to all your senior friends, whānau and neighbors - we struggle to get this advertising out to this community, so give us a hand!

Free tai chi and … View more
Kia ora! It's seniors week 14-18th October. Check out our awesome events we have planned for the community. Please also pass this info on to all your senior friends, whānau and neighbors - we struggle to get this advertising out to this community, so give us a hand!

Free tai chi and afternoon tea Monday 18th October 2-3.30pm

Free tour and picnic of Miramar Prison Gardens Friday 18th October 10.30-12.30 (must register)

If you would like to help out with baking for the picnic/afternoon tea, please get in touch - time credits available!
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2276 days ago

CHECK BEFORE YOU GO!

Community Engagement Advisor from

Temporary morning and afternoon peak bus changes - New list, new times.

Metlink is continuing to work closely with NZ Bus and Tranzurban to create more certainty across the network for customers due to the bus driver shortage. Find out what’s happening in your area and check alternate times and … View more
Temporary morning and afternoon peak bus changes - New list, new times.

Metlink is continuing to work closely with NZ Bus and Tranzurban to create more certainty across the network for customers due to the bus driver shortage. Find out what’s happening in your area and check alternate times and services before you travel.

For more information visit www.metlink.org.nz...

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2276 days ago

Summer road resealing season

Wellington City Council

Our summer road maintenance and resealing season kicks off this week, and we’ll be resurfacing around 70km between now and March.
Well looked after roads and footpaths help keep people safe, our busy city moving and our roads last longer.
Thanks for your patience, and please take extra care … View more
Our summer road maintenance and resealing season kicks off this week, and we’ll be resurfacing around 70km between now and March.
Well looked after roads and footpaths help keep people safe, our busy city moving and our roads last longer.
Thanks for your patience, and please take extra care through work sites, keep to reduced speed limits, and look out for the hard-working crews.
For more info and to check out work site locations head to: bit.ly...

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2276 days ago

Last call for our subscription offer - special for Neighbourly members

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at … View moreThis offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at $75. Use the promo code NZGN75.

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2276 days ago

Poll: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Greens have announced support for voting at 16.

Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.

What do you think?

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Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?
  • 17.6% Absolutely - young people are our future!
    17.6% Complete
  • 70% No - they lack experience to make good judgements
    70% Complete
  • 12.5% It depends on the 16-year-old
    12.5% Complete
1815 votes
2277 days ago

Come have fun at a 3hr social painting class.

Silke from Heart for Art

Pohutukawa, Pukeko and Painters Choice Paint Parties!
Join us in the studio to paint your Pohut blossoms next weekend, be the first to paint our lovely Penelope Pukeko 19 Oct, or you decide what you'll paint at our Painters Choice event 2 Nov.

We’ll show you, step by step, how to create… View more
Pohutukawa, Pukeko and Painters Choice Paint Parties!
Join us in the studio to paint your Pohut blossoms next weekend, be the first to paint our lovely Penelope Pukeko 19 Oct, or you decide what you'll paint at our Painters Choice event 2 Nov.

We’ll show you, step by step, how to create your painting. It's totally easy, heaps of fun and you don't need any experience. We'll provide all your materials and afternoon tea. Awesome! 🖌+ 🎨=😍

Come join us to create your masterpiece, we'd love to paint with you. Find out more at www.heartforart.co.nz...

2277 days ago

IPHONE 5s

Leigh from Miramar

Good phone nothing wrong with it, just upgraded.
Miramar

Price: $150

2278 days ago

Newtown green grocer.

Happy from Kilbirnie

Free range eggs 30 pack for $10
Newtown green grocer.
100 Riddiford st .
Newtown.

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2277 days ago

Were you a patient at Calvary Hospital between 1960-87?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We are looking for people who were treated at Calvary Hospital in Newtown, now Wakefield Hospital, between 1960-87. The hospital was run by a Catholic order of nursing sisters, The Little Company of Mary. We are particularly after those treated in the area of obstetrics/gynecology.

Is this … View more
We are looking for people who were treated at Calvary Hospital in Newtown, now Wakefield Hospital, between 1960-87. The hospital was run by a Catholic order of nursing sisters, The Little Company of Mary. We are particularly after those treated in the area of obstetrics/gynecology.

Is this familiar to you? If so, then please get in touch with alison.mau@stuff.co.nz or at PO Box 6341, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141 - please note that any communication will be kept confidential.

2278 days ago

Get creative with glass

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Lace patterns always look beautiful. Turn this glass vase from plain to pretty with a lace effect and a Resene testpot.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2278 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance or Landscaping?

Is your garden getting overgrown? Does it need a tidy up? Then look no further. Our team of passionate gardeners and landscapers can help you with all your gardening needs. Or does your garden need redesigning, replanting, landscape or simply need everything removed? To find out more call us or … View moreIs your garden getting overgrown? Does it need a tidy up? Then look no further. Our team of passionate gardeners and landscapers can help you with all your gardening needs. Or does your garden need redesigning, replanting, landscape or simply need everything removed? To find out more call us or visit our website and check out our gallery of projects.

Call us on 027 548 9818
Visit us on www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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