Crofton Downs, Wellington

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1671 days ago

Mount Pleasant Road retaining wall

Wellington City Council

Construction begins on Wednesday 26 May on a new retaining wall to make Mount Pleasant Road safer and more accessible for road users, residents, and pedestrians.

This work is expected to take five months and carried out in two stages between the hours of 7am - 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

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Construction begins on Wednesday 26 May on a new retaining wall to make Mount Pleasant Road safer and more accessible for road users, residents, and pedestrians.

This work is expected to take five months and carried out in two stages between the hours of 7am - 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

Mount Pleasant Road will be down to one lane for the duration of the works using a manual Stop/Go and traffic lights.

Parking on Mount Pleasant Road will be reallocated a at the base of Mount Pleasant Road and in Raroa Road, by the Mount Pleasant accessway.

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1671 days ago

Introducing NVE's newest team member, Semi!

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

Welcome Semi to the #NVETeam! Semi, proud papa and husband, joins us as an #Apprentice ay NVE. Semi (also known as 'Wolf', is a lover of NZ adventures with his family and is a self-declared champion at ALL sports he's tried.

Semi is joining us with 3 1/2 years of experience in … View more
Welcome Semi to the #NVETeam! Semi, proud papa and husband, joins us as an #Apprentice ay NVE. Semi (also known as 'Wolf', is a lover of NZ adventures with his family and is a self-declared champion at ALL sports he's tried.

Semi is joining us with 3 1/2 years of experience in trades. He takes great pride in his work and is happy when the client is happy.

Welcome Semi, we're really excited to have you on the team!!!!

#NVEApprenticeZ #tradiesNZ #NZTradies #nzgasfitters #nzplumbers #plumbing #heating #plumbingservices #plumbinglife #drainage #homeimprovement #roofing #drains #nzdrainlayers #supportlocal #nzowned #localbusiness #nveplumbing #nvegasfitting #nverenovations #nvebathrooms #nveroofing #nvedrainlaying #nvecentralheating #nverenovations #GratefulForOurTeam #FamilyOwned #ProudToBeAPlumber

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1672 days ago

Message to Mattea Roorda

Vanessa from Thorndon

I tried to reply to your post about bikes but it wouldn’t let me. Can you contact me if you still have them. Thanks

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1674 days ago

A big weekend for Wellington sport

Reporter Community News

Both the Hurricanes and the Phoenix are playing at home this weekend.
Will you be going and who do you support?

1673 days ago

Plant needs new home as I'm slowly killing it

Kathy from Wadestown

Ive had this plant for a few years but I'm really terrible at looking after it. I'm hoping someone will take it and nurse it back to being a healthy beautiful plant

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1673 days ago

Have you ever thought about irrigation to maintain your garden?

Joshua from

Irrigation is an essential, yet sometimes challenging part of garden maintenance. Price Smart will provide you with an adapted irrigation system and install it for you.
Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or go to www.pricesmart.co.nz... to organize a site visit.

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1675 days ago

Wellington Samaritans are looking for helpline volunteers

Samaritans

Hi neighbours,

Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.

If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.

We provide full training and … View more
Hi neighbours,

Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.

If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.

We provide full training and ongoing support.

Email wellington@samaritans.org.nz or phone 021 294 0036 or visit www.samaritans.org.nz
Find out more

1675 days ago

TODAY!!!! - Karori Foodbank Collection

Tom Neighbourly Lead from Karori

From 10:00am to 3:30pm

Karori Lions and Foodbank volunteers will be evident with trolleys outside the supermarkets in Karori Mall on Saturday, 29th May. Suggestions for suitable items for donation are given in the poster below - please give generously. Please do not give perishable items - … View more
From 10:00am to 3:30pm

Karori Lions and Foodbank volunteers will be evident with trolleys outside the supermarkets in Karori Mall on Saturday, 29th May. Suggestions for suitable items for donation are given in the poster below - please give generously. Please do not give perishable items - these are all purchased fresh on the days of Foodbank distribution

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1677 days ago

Dancing is great for the brain

Reporter Community News

Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on … View more
Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on the brain that it is now being used to treat people with Parkinson’s disease, which affects about 1 in 500 Kiwis.
“Motion is lotion, getting people moving is really important,” dance leader and physiotherapist Rachel Horwell​ said.
What do you do to keep fit and stimulate your brain?

1675 days ago

Marsden Production Chicago High School edition - tickets on sale

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Get your tickets now! Marsden School Production – Chicago, High School edition, 25-28 May.
You are warmly invited to attend the Marsden School Year 10-13 school production of Chicago- High School edition. There will be plenty of ‘razzle and dazzle’. Chicago - the High School Edition is a … View more
Get your tickets now! Marsden School Production – Chicago, High School edition, 25-28 May.
You are warmly invited to attend the Marsden School Year 10-13 school production of Chicago- High School edition. There will be plenty of ‘razzle and dazzle’. Chicago - the High School Edition is a satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine. Set in 1920s Chicago, it follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested, despite her attempts to convince her pushover husband, Amos, to lie for her. In jail, Roxie meets the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly. When both acquire the same lawyer, tensions come to a head as they vie for the spotlight. Tickets are on sale now:

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1675 days ago

Free events at the National library, Thorndon - May 2021

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Kia ora everyone
Below is our suite of free events for May 2021 at the National Library, Thorndon. For more information visit our website: natlib.govt.nz
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Mīharo Wonder exhibition:
Date: 26 February to 2 October 2021
Cost: Free
Venue: National Library Gallery
What does the word ‘wonder’ … View more
Kia ora everyone
Below is our suite of free events for May 2021 at the National Library, Thorndon. For more information visit our website: natlib.govt.nz
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Mīharo Wonder exhibition:
Date: 26 February to 2 October 2021
Cost: Free
Venue: National Library Gallery
What does the word ‘wonder’ — or ‘mīharo’ — mean to you? It could be something that evokes awe, fascination or curiosity; to make you think, speculate, meditate upon.
The ATL100 exhibition Mīharo Wonder will inspire you to do all of these.
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A Huia calls the Tui singing in a Kowhai tree
Date: 20 May 2021. 12.10pm - 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Ground floor National Library
Lilburn Research Awardee Michael Vinten talks on his project of collecting and publishing pre-1950 New Zealand art-song.
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Backspace: Vintage Computers from the National Library
Date: 24 May 2021 to 29 May 2021 9am - 4.30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Ground floor National Library
Revisit some old friends this Techweek’21 at the National Library - cast your eyes over a selection of our rare vintage computers which are still used today for reading and transferring early ‘born digital’ material.
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Building a digitally inclusive world
Date: 24 May 2021. 5.30pm - 7pm
Cost: Free
Venue Auditorium National Library
Come and join a panel of speakers to engage with different aspects of social and digital inclusion, and the kind of work school, public, academic, research and special libraries are doing in this space.
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The Simple Image: Curator talk
Date: 25 May 2021. 12.10pm - 12.30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Puna Foundation Gallery National Library
Come along to hear about the work of Barry Clothier and see The Simple Image through the eyes of its curators.
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Mīharo Wonder: Digital book with Sebastian Blair
Date: 25 May and 27 May 10.30am - 11.30am
Cost: Free
Venue: National Library GAllery (Miharo exhibition)
Join New Media Coordinator, Sebastian Blair, as he walks you through the creation of the digital book experience in the Mīharo Wonder exhibition. Discover the highlights, the challenges, and why it was important for this piece to be part of Mīharo Wonder.
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Algo-Rhythm: A whānau day of technology and music
Date: Saturday 29 May 10am - 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Te Ahumairangi ground floor foyer National Library
Discover the future of technology and music at Algo-Rhythm! Join the Wellington City Libraries Makerspace team and learn about the technologies that make modern libraries ‘sizzle,’ from virtual reality, robotics, and more! Watch a visual tribute to classic video games and the artists inspired by them with Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision and enjoy musical performances throughout the day!

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1677 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This should not be too hard. What is going on here?

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1676 days ago

WANTED WANTED WANTED

Goldco

GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week.… View more
GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.

We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.

Buying now at a venue near you deal with the specialists.

Click here for venues
Find out more

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1676 days ago

Broadband Tips

The Team from Chorus

Are you getting the best from your internet? Learn how to get the best connection, plan and set-up to get the most out of your home WiFi. Learn more

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1677 days ago

Heading Y11-13 Senior Scholarships Available

Whitby Collegiate

Whitby Collegiate is offering a Senior Scholarship available to new students in Years 11-13 effective in 2021 and 2022. These suit students who would be considered good all-rounders.

At Whitby Collegiate our smaller class sizes mean we have a lower student to teacher ratio giving students … View more
Whitby Collegiate is offering a Senior Scholarship available to new students in Years 11-13 effective in 2021 and 2022. These suit students who would be considered good all-rounders.

At Whitby Collegiate our smaller class sizes mean we have a lower student to teacher ratio giving students optimum assistance.

Learn more and apply online
Apply now

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