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Neighbourly members - catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! … View moreNeighbourly members - catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.
PS - Don’t forget about our Black Friday Deals available online and in store!
CALLING ALL BOATIES: Boat Jumble Car Boot Sale is happening this Saturday 25th November!
Come on down to Seaview Marina and sell, swap or donate any unwanted boating/sailing/fishing gear! Anything boating related; from equipment to safety gear to books!
AND bring your life-jackets for a FREE … View moreCALLING ALL BOATIES: Boat Jumble Car Boot Sale is happening this Saturday 25th November!
Come on down to Seaview Marina and sell, swap or donate any unwanted boating/sailing/fishing gear! Anything boating related; from equipment to safety gear to books!
AND bring your life-jackets for a FREE check! Friendly Wellington Harbour staff will check your life-jackets for free, just look for their trailer!
For more info, email our Harbour Ranger on James.Allen@gw.govt.nz
The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening this Sunday between 6pm and 7pm.
No need to sign up or download an app. Just check your phone is on them list of capable makes and models and ensure your updates are up to date.
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Please be aware that between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday night there will be a national test of the new mobile emergency alerting system.
This means that you may receive a text message on your mobile phone accompanied by a distinctive and loud alerting sound.
This will be a national test message … View morePlease be aware that between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday night there will be a national test of the new mobile emergency alerting system.
This means that you may receive a text message on your mobile phone accompanied by a distinctive and loud alerting sound.
This will be a national test message sent by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management. You are not required to take any action except to read the message and become familiar with the new system.
There is no need to sign up or download an app - all capable phones will receive the alert. The Ministry estimates about 2 million phones will receive the alerts and the number will grow over time as people upgrade and replace their phones.
If you would like more information, visit civildefence.govt.nz or see the Emergency Mobile Alert fact sheet here.
A children's charity which provides free raincoats, food, shoes and socks along with health items to 44 schools in Wellington will benefit from a new Christmas event.
The Courtenay Central Courtyard Christmas Playground will give locals the opportunity to fully embrace the season with a … View moreA children's charity which provides free raincoats, food, shoes and socks along with health items to 44 schools in Wellington will benefit from a new Christmas event.
The Courtenay Central Courtyard Christmas Playground will give locals the opportunity to fully embrace the season with a winter wonderland-themed space, complete with Saturday Christmas markets, live music, pop-up sweet treats, Little Elves workshops at a custom-made Gingerbread House and free throwback Christmas movies every Friday.
A Courtyard Gift Wrapping station will also be available from 14 December, where gifts will be wrapped for a gold coin donation to local charity KidsCan.
Julie Chapman CEO and Co-founder of KidsCan says the charity is grateful to be involved and currently assists 44 schools in Wellington.
“We’re really thankful to be the recipient charity of this fantastically festive Christmas playground pop-up. Since 2005, KidsCan has been helping create brighter futures for Kiwi kids living in hardship by giving them food in school, clothing, health and hygiene items, so they can get into the classroom in a position to learn.
“We have a strong connection with Wellington as we proudly support 44 KidsCan schools in the Capital. Each gold coin given this December will go towards changing the lives of Kiwi kids who need a hand-up, what an incredible Christmas gift! A sincere thank you from the KidsCan team, our schools and the children we support.”
Courtenay Central’s Amy Boston says the Centre is proud to be bringing this initiative to Wellington especially as it will benefit more local children in low decile schools.
“It was really important to us that we were able to find a way to give back to the members of the local community who find it tough to get by throughout the year.
“As well as bringing families together, this event will see local children benefit through a charity network which helps feed and clothe them at a time when many of us are at our most generous,” she says.
As well as donating a coin for local children, families will also be able to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a family photo. This year they’ll even be able to include the family pet with Pawtraits which will be part of the Awkward Christmas Portrait Station.
Other entertainment set to take place at The Courtyard Christmas Playground during December includes In-House Monogramming, a Flash Mob Choir, Snow Blower, and Winter Wonderland Styling Concept Installation with Light Project Installation and Workshops with well-known stylists demonstrating floral arranging, candle making, and table dressing.
Families will also be treated to some free movies with Christmas classics showing every Friday evening, Polar Express, Elf and Love Actually will screen on consecutive Friday evenings at 6pm from 8 December. Christmas-themed treats and popcorn will be available for purchase to fully embrace the festive season flicks.
The Courtyard Christmas Playground will run from 2 December until 24 December.
For more information, visit www.the...
Wellington Water is calling on the residents of Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley to cut back on their water use this weekend, and make sure they observe garden watering restrictions.
A prolonged dry spell, with more to come according to forecasters, has seen water use soar. Last Sunday … View moreWellington Water is calling on the residents of Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley to cut back on their water use this weekend, and make sure they observe garden watering restrictions.
A prolonged dry spell, with more to come according to forecasters, has seen water use soar. Last Sunday consumption in the four cities reached 171 million litres for the day (MLD) – around 30 million litres more than a typical day, and the highest November total in five years.
“Last time we had such a warm, dry spring, we ended up with a hosing ban in summer,” said Jeremy McKibbin, Wellington Water’s manager of treatment plant operations.
Mr McKibbin said there are a number of water supply challenges he is dealing with, including having reduced supply from the Waiwhetu Aquifer until new ultraviolet treatment plant comes online in January, that makes it important water demand does not exceed 160 MLD too often.
“We’re also putting in new filters in the treatment plant at Te Marua, where our summer storage lakes are, to reduce the risk from toxic algae.” The new filtration system is expected to be fully operational in December.
As river supplies dry up, the aquifer and storage lakes are what keep the Wellington metropolitan water supply going.
“There will be enough water to go round if everyone does their bit,” said Mr McKibbin.
“This includes following garden watering restrictions, and water saving tips like using buckets to wash the car, or a broom to sweep the path, rather than the hose.
Water patrols will be starting this week, to ensure people are following the restrictions. Restrictions are based on the odds and evens system, which allows residents to use one unattended watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose), from 6-8am and 7-9pm, according to their street address and the date:
· Residents of odd numbered houses (e.g. 1, 13, 57) can water on odd numbered dates (e.g. 1st, 15th, 23rd) of the month, between 6-8am and 7-9pm only.
· Residents of even numbered houses (e.g. 2, 4, 12) can water on even numbered dates (e.g. 2nd, 6th and 24th) of the month, between 6-8am and 7-9pm only.
We worked with Volunteer Wellington and Wellington College to support a volunteer day for 350+ students yesterday. Some of the student volunteer placements included a Town Belt clean-up; Carrara Park fence painting; a Zoo conservation project; and work on Newtown Community and Cultural Centre … View moreWe worked with Volunteer Wellington and Wellington College to support a volunteer day for 350+ students yesterday. Some of the student volunteer placements included a Town Belt clean-up; Carrara Park fence painting; a Zoo conservation project; and work on Newtown Community and Cultural Centre gardens and surrounds. If you, or your organisation, are interested in volunteering click here.
Join the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a Christmas tradition. NZSO will be performing Handel’s masterpiece Messiah on Saturday 9 Dec at the Michael Fowler Centre. It will be a show-stopping experience not to be missed! Magnificent musical forces and a sparkling, festive score will end our … View moreJoin the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a Christmas tradition. NZSO will be performing Handel’s masterpiece Messiah on Saturday 9 Dec at the Michael Fowler Centre. It will be a show-stopping experience not to be missed! Magnificent musical forces and a sparkling, festive score will end our tremendous 2017 season in unforgettable style.
Kristmas Knack - beautiful, original, NZ handmade craft and design
Knack is Berhampore School's major fundraiser and is run four times a year, seasonally.
Our Christmas market this weekend runs over two dates, a mellow Friday evening for a more relaxed couple of hours offering the … View moreKristmas Knack - beautiful, original, NZ handmade craft and design
Knack is Berhampore School's major fundraiser and is run four times a year, seasonally.
Our Christmas market this weekend runs over two dates, a mellow Friday evening for a more relaxed couple of hours offering the opportunity to meet with friends and leave the kids at home. We'll have great live music, authentic Italian pizza, delicious salads and cakes for you to enjoy while you browse the school hall full of craft and design.
On Saturday, we'll have a separate area of kids' activities, run by the Berhampore School senior classes. Alongside the craft - babies', kids' and women's clothing, hand-carved wooden spoons, silver jewellery, felted ornaments, seedlings, original art prints, bags, wallets, lampshades, bespoke weaving, hair accessories, skincare products, hats, gloves, cushions, tea towels - will be Iranian and Filipino food, and we'll have the wonderful Havana coffee machine in action on both dates.
Free parking, and EFTPOS available.
Friday 24th November, 6-8pm
Saturday 25th November, 9:30am-2:30pm
Berhampore Primary School hall, Britomart Street (off Adelaide Road), Berhampore. For further information contact: knack.market@gmail.com or phone Justine on 972-4099 or 027-381-3409.
Public consultation on the change in bus stops on Miramar Ave. Looks like both lots of parking will be removed from BOTH Pharmacy's to make room for the buses... thoughts?
These will be double length bus stops (30m) to cater for the increase in bus traffic right before each of the pedestrian… View morePublic consultation on the change in bus stops on Miramar Ave. Looks like both lots of parking will be removed from BOTH Pharmacy's to make room for the buses... thoughts?
These will be double length bus stops (30m) to cater for the increase in bus traffic right before each of the pedestrian crossings.
The No. 2 bus will be every 5-10 mins weekdays with other 7 bus routes adding to the frequency (Think absolute peak will be a bus every 2 to 3 mins).
Also traffic resolution for Strathmore Avenue, Raukawa Street and Morgan Road.
Please submit your feedback via the online WCC submission page.
Hi all, I am looking for an honest plumber/gas fitter to change our existing gas flue as it’s rusted and we’re re roofing. Any recommendations for a good honest gas fitter? Kind regards
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.
We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View moreDear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.
We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.
Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson
Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.
ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Are you one of 82,000 going into the CBD this morning? Wellington’s transport is under pressure. It will get worse as the economy and population grow. We have limited transport routes, with competition for space between people walking, cycling, travelling by public transport, moving freight and … View moreAre you one of 82,000 going into the CBD this morning? Wellington’s transport is under pressure. It will get worse as the economy and population grow. We have limited transport routes, with competition for space between people walking, cycling, travelling by public transport, moving freight and providing services.
We’ve come up with four scenarios for Wellington’s transport future, and we want to know what you think of them. Have your say on the ideas to keep Wellington moving before 15 December. Your voice counts getwellymoving.co.nz
At this time of the year everything just starts to whirlwind into a wild frenzy and before you know it Christmas is upon us! But how to amuse the kids over the summer?
Come down to your local Wellington City Library and pick up our Summer Reading Challenge booklet. It’s packed full of great … View moreAt this time of the year everything just starts to whirlwind into a wild frenzy and before you know it Christmas is upon us! But how to amuse the kids over the summer?
Come down to your local Wellington City Library and pick up our Summer Reading Challenge booklet. It’s packed full of great books to read for ages 5 – 13 years and better still once the kids have read a book, they go to the kids page on our website, write a review for our Kids Club and win prizes! Don’t have time to pick up a booklet? Then head the kids page on our website: wcl.govt.nz/kids/ and download a copy. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from 1st of December to 31st of January and with over 60 titles to read, they’ll be no time to get bored this summer!
PS: I know the Challenge is for kids, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself reading some of the books as well!
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