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Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
The Tawa RSA Giant Christmas Raffle
$5 per ticket.
300 tickets available.
10 prizes: 2 hams, 6 Christmas hampers, 2 meat packs.
Purchase tickets at the club, by emailing tawa.rsa@xtra.co.nz, or by replying to this post with your name and the number of tickets you would like.
Raffles will… View moreThe Tawa RSA Giant Christmas Raffle
$5 per ticket.
300 tickets available.
10 prizes: 2 hams, 6 Christmas hampers, 2 meat packs.
Purchase tickets at the club, by emailing tawa.rsa@xtra.co.nz, or by replying to this post with your name and the number of tickets you would like.
Raffles will be drawn on Friday, 19 December.
Please join us for an exciting evening with supper.
Police are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest.
He has numerous gang associates across Wellington District, including in the Wairarapa.
Rimene is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Any sightings should be reported to Police on 111.
… View morePolice are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest.
He has numerous gang associates across Wellington District, including in the Wairarapa.
Rimene is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Any sightings should be reported to Police on 111.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.
“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it… View moreTony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.
“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it gets lots of light, and it’s a good size, so I’ve got room for my card-making supplies.”
Click below to read their full story.
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Still in good condition. From a pet-free and smoke-free home
Size: XS
Brand: Portmans
Price: $8
To be collected
PM if you are interested.
Your location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.
❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?
These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy … View moreYour location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.
❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?
These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy caps, and the pressure they put on wages. Read more about how the GP lottery impacts you in Harriet Laughton's piece in The Post.
Did you know there’s a global shortage of sweet pea seeds?
In Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicated gardeners are working to revive authentic sweet pea varieties and keep their beauty blooming for generations to come 🌸🪻🌻
Read more about their efforts here.
We hope this brings a smile!
Hey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts … View moreHey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts all year long.
Scams can happen to anyone, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday when online shopping increases. Scammers use trust, hope and fear to get money or personal information:
TRUST: Pretending to be a courier, retailer, or bank.
HOPE: Offering fake “too good to miss” deals or miracle … View moreScams can happen to anyone, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday when online shopping increases. Scammers use trust, hope and fear to get money or personal information:
TRUST: Pretending to be a courier, retailer, or bank.
HOPE: Offering fake “too good to miss” deals or miracle products.
FEAR: ‘Limited time deals’ messaging, fake ‘missed delivery’ updates
✋ Remember the SCAMS red flags:
Surprise contact
Control or pressure
Access to your device
Money request
Stop and seek support
If you think you’ve been scammed, stop contact, call your bank, and change your passwords.
You might know the city’s streets today, but what about its past? A Kiwi historian has just published a fascinating book exploring Wellington’s Victorian streets.
We’re curious: Do our Wellington neighbours have any favourite historic spots to share? ✨
Still quoting jobs for upcoming weeks 😊 . New work , repairs and maintenance. Small changes can add huge benefits to out door areas, ie stairs , screens, seating . Contact Pete Ashton 7days 0274403242
The High Court hearing on the Plane Sense judicial review has now taken place. The case focuses on whether the process used to introduce the 1 December 2022 DMAPs departure path was lawful. The hearing examined the decision-making steps taken, the expert evidence presented, and whether community … View moreThe High Court hearing on the Plane Sense judicial review has now taken place. The case focuses on whether the process used to introduce the 1 December 2022 DMAPs departure path was lawful. The hearing examined the decision-making steps taken, the expert evidence presented, and whether community interests were adequately taken into account — as is required under the State-Owned Enterprises Act.
As part of the proceedings, Plane Sense outlined that reverting to the previous flight path would return operations to the last decision formally made through a recognised process. Plane Sense also presented evidence suggesting that maximising the harbour airspace for departures is the most reasonable option, enabling aircraft to cross land later and at a significantly higher altitude, thereby reducing noise for residents. It was further submitted that reserving the harbour airspace solely for the occasional missed approach is unreasonable in light of the daily impacts experienced by communities from every departing jet aircraft — impacts that have increased as DMAPs has concentrated fully-laden, high-power climbs over residential areas as aircraft depart toward Wellington's peak terrain, Mount Kaukau.
Plane Sense emphasised to the Court that the core issue is not communities competing over impacts, but the need for large organisations — whether public or private — to follow fair, lawful, and transparent processes when making decisions that affect people’s health, wellbeing, and environment, noting that without robust accountability, similar situations could arise in any New Zealand community.
Since Wellington Airport’s belated consultation in 2024 — where more than 50% of respondents voted for change — Plane Sense has consistently reiterated that this is not a “them versus us” matter. The issue is lawful decision-making by corporations with the power either to create harm or to prevent it.
The eventual outcome of the case could be advantageous for all communities. Whilst the immediate result may be a return to the previous flight path, one potential long-term solution, put before the Court, is the fuller utilisation of the largely empty airspace over Wellington Harbour as a noise-abatement solution — a measure that could provide benefits for residents across the region.
The Court’s decision is now awaited, with an indication that a judgment will be available in the New Year.
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