Breaker Bay, Wellington

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2285 days ago

Create your own Matariki Whale Tale painting - I'll show you how

Silke from Heart for Art

I was missing Matariki this year so I created a painting to hopefully entice him back. I'll be showing people how to paint it at my social art studio next weekend.
Come join me to paint your own Whale Tale. I'll show you, step by step, how and I'll provide all your materials and … View more
I was missing Matariki this year so I created a painting to hopefully entice him back. I'll be showing people how to paint it at my social art studio next weekend.
Come join me to paint your own Whale Tale. I'll show you, step by step, how and I'll provide all your materials and afternoon tea. A relaxing fun way to spend an afternoon and bring Matariki back to Wellington 🐳+πŸ–Œ+ 🎨=😍
All the details here snip.ly...

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2285 days ago

Peppertree Luxury Accommodation FOR SALE!

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty

This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing … View more
This boutique hotel offers a new owner the opportunity to combine a healthy and diverse lifestyle with an interesting and profitable business which naturally scales down during winter, allowing for a holiday.

Each of the five beautifully appointed suites has been subtly themed, providing individual charm as well as comfort. In the heart of the lodge is a spacious, recently renovated farmhouse kitchen enjoying garden and orchard views. A large woodburner with wetback heats the water for a series of radiators around the house, ensuring year-round warmth.

Organically managed, the four-hectare property provides the ability to live from the land with honey, fruit trees, berry patches, vegetable gardens, olives and grazing for sheep, cattle and horses. The small Chardonnay vineyard with a careful selection of clones produces a succulent house wine thoroughly enjoyed by guests from all around the world.

A range of useful ancillary sheds and buildings offers space for projects, hobbies, storage and accommodation for staff. Other facilities on the property include a petanque court, croquet lawn and small gymnasium overlooking the swimming pool.

This extraordinarily diverse and unique lifestyle is ideally located on State Highway One, less than a five-minute drive from central Blenheim and 15 minutes from numerous winery cellar doors, restaurants and the airport.

Offers from $2,500,000 plus GST (if any)
Find out more

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2286 days ago

Wellington Conversations

Daniel Melbye from Wellington City Council

Connect over conversations that matter at your local!

Wellington Conversations is a free event series supported by Wellington City Council that provides people the chance to connect with other locals over facilitated conversations about topics that matter to us most. The topic this month is about … View more
Connect over conversations that matter at your local!

Wellington Conversations is a free event series supported by Wellington City Council that provides people the chance to connect with other locals over facilitated conversations about topics that matter to us most. The topic this month is about being neighbourly!
What does this mean to you and why do you think it's important? Come along and chat!

Check out www.wellingtonconversations.nz... to learn more and find out what's happening in your suburb and when.

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2287 days ago

Do you feel unsafe after dark?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Hi, my name is Josephine. I'm looking to speak with women about feeling unsafe after dark. Do you change your behaviour or avoid certain areas at night? Have you got a story to share about this?

If you'd be willing to talk to a reporter, then please email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz.View more
Hi, my name is Josephine. I'm looking to speak with women about feeling unsafe after dark. Do you change your behaviour or avoid certain areas at night? Have you got a story to share about this?

If you'd be willing to talk to a reporter, then please email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz. I look forward to hearing from you.

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2287 days ago

Newtown grocer

Happy from Kilbirnie

πŸ₯‘ πŸ₯‘ πŸ₯‘ deal.
.99c Avocado good size and ready to eat.
Newtown green grocer.
100 Riddiford st Newtown.

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2287 days ago

Being Kiwi: Have you experienced racism?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls… View more
New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls for the collection of official statistics on hate crimes, looks at discrimination in our schools and takes a stroll through Auckland, now one of the most diverse cities in the world.

To take part in the survey, click here

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2291 days ago

Plastic recycling

Sophie from Lyall Bay

Hi, my name is Sophie. I am a Year 12 student at Wellington East Girls College. As part of my Outdoor Education sustainability project, I signed up as a TerraCycle drop off location.

Thank you so much to everyone who has dropped off recycling. It does prove that every little bit counts. So far we… View more
Hi, my name is Sophie. I am a Year 12 student at Wellington East Girls College. As part of my Outdoor Education sustainability project, I signed up as a TerraCycle drop off location.

Thank you so much to everyone who has dropped off recycling. It does prove that every little bit counts. So far we have diverted over 10kgs of waste from landfill and earned over $20 for Predator Free Lyall Bay and Melrose.

I am sad to say Fonterra will no longer be recycling their yoghurt pouches next school term. So please drop off those clean pouches before October 14th (first day of term 4). The Collective yoghurt brand will still be recycling their own brand ONLY.

In exciting news however we have two new recycling schemes:
- BIC is offering to recycle any brand plastic pens, mechanical pencils, correction fluid and tape containers and markers (felts, highlighters, permanent and whiteboard). I need to ship these by the carton full so please ask your schools and workplaces.
- ZURU Bunch O Balloons. All used balloons and plastic stems and packaging that comes with them.

I am still collecting these waste streams too:
- Plastic toothbrushes (Please hot wash and dry these for hygiene reasons)
- Empty toothpaste tubes
- Empty dental floss containers
- Any cardboard packaging that the above items came in
- Any brand coffee pods
- Empty Collective brand ONLY yoghurt pouches/suckies and caps (Please cut the bottoms open and wash and dry)
- Glad wrap (Clean and dry)
- Glad zip lock bags (Washed and dried)
- Glad storage containers (Washed and dried also includes microwaveable takeaway containers that have the number 5 recycling symbol)

Please deliver items for recycling to 91a Freyberg Street. If no one is home items can be left in the blue recycling bin just inside our gate.

Since this recycling initiative attracts a small amount of money I will be donating this directly to Predator Free Lyall Bay and Melrose group to help buy more traps and tunnels to hopefully see Lyall Bay become predator-free and bring back the birdlife such as Kereru and Kaka.

2288 days ago

Wish it easier to apply for a building consent?

Daniel Melbye from Wellington City Council

We’re improving our website to make it easier for homeowners to understand the building consent process. You can help us organise our content effectively by taking our 10-15 minute test.

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2288 days ago

Colouring isn't just for kids! πŸ–

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Mindful colouring has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety and induce a meditative-like state in adults too.

Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.

#NSNZmentalhealth

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2288 days ago

Free Items

Raukawa Coordinator from Raukawa Community Centre

We have loads of items to give away!!

Items include..
-Baby clothes and shoes
-Women Clothing and shoes
- x2 Stereos
-Men's Clothes and shoes
- Walking sticks… View more
We have loads of items to give away!!

Items include..
-Baby clothes and shoes
-Women Clothing and shoes
- x2 Stereos
-Men's Clothes and shoes
- Walking sticks
- Bed sheets and duvets
- Jars and kitchenware
- Books

Pop-in to Raukawa Community Centre
10am-2pm daily, except Thursdays 12.30pm - 4.30pm

Free

2288 days ago

What veges do you grow in pots and containers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!

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2288 days ago

Why will you vote?

Wellington City Council

It’s time to vote for the city you love.

Local elections decide who is on your local council, regional council, district health board, and other important organisations in your area. The people who are elected get to make decisions that affect your daily life and the future of your town or … View more
It’s time to vote for the city you love.

Local elections decide who is on your local council, regional council, district health board, and other important organisations in your area. The people who are elected get to make decisions that affect your daily life and the future of your town or city.

Why will you vote?
Learn more

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2289 days ago

Come have fun and paint a Tui at this 3hr social painting class - we'll show you how

Silke from Heart for Art

I'm running another social painting class at my art studio where I'll show everyone, step by step, how to create this Tui painting. It's totally easy and you don't need any experience. This is your chance to enjoy some relaxing own time while you explore your creativity.

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I'm running another social painting class at my art studio where I'll show everyone, step by step, how to create this Tui painting. It's totally easy and you don't need any experience. This is your chance to enjoy some relaxing own time while you explore your creativity.

Saturday 21 Sept, 3pm - 6pm
I'll provide all your materials and afternoon tea and you'll leave with a big smile and your finished artwork.
Limited spots, booking essential.
Book here www.heartforart.co.nz...

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2289 days ago

Titahi Bay beach

The Team from Wellington Water

UPDATE 20/9/2019
We have received the results from the shoreline testing following the public concern raised via social media.

The results are well below bathing standards, indicating it is safe for recreational water activity.

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We have been made aware of a video on social media of Titahi … View more
UPDATE 20/9/2019
We have received the results from the shoreline testing following the public concern raised via social media.

The results are well below bathing standards, indicating it is safe for recreational water activity.

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We have been made aware of a video on social media of Titahi Bay beach with comments of suspected wastewater pollution/sewage.

We can confirm there has been no discharge or overflow event from the Porirua Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The video shows seaweed and sea foam, which is common following heavy winds.

We will be conducting tests in the area for reassurance, and will provide an update when these results have been received.

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