Grenada North, Wellington

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

The Team from Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities. Give here

Poll: Do you think Santa can be a woman?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.

Do you think Santa can be a woman?

• Yes
• No
• I'm not sure
• I don't care

Vote View Results

• 11.2% Yes
  11.2% Complete
• 75.7% No
  75.7% Complete
• 1.3% I'm not sure
  1.3% Complete
• 11.8% I don't care
  11.8% Complete

3749 votes

Thorndon Fair

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Thorndon Fair 2018 is back this Sunday (2 Dec). With great stalls, an entertainment zone and yummy food – there's something for everyone. Part of Tinakori Road and Hill Street will be closed to traffic from 7am to 5.30pm. Learn more here.

See John Farnham live!

Brent Eccles Entertainment

Due to popular demand, the legend, the voice, John Farnham, himself has added a second New Zealand headline show at The Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on Thursday 7 March.

Performing works from his extensive catalogue including all the hits you know and love, John Farnham is looking … View moreDue to popular demand, the legend, the voice, John Farnham, himself has added a second New Zealand headline show at The Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on Thursday 7 March.

Performing works from his extensive catalogue including all the hits you know and love, John Farnham is looking forward to entertaining his kiwi fans and recent shows have proven that he remains one of the most impressive singers of our generation. Tickets on sale Monday from Ticketmaster.co.nz Find out more!

Small chicken netting

Lauren from Tawa

Hey All, I'm after about 1 metre of small sized chicken netting. Does any one have some they no longer want or need?

Cheers

Summer issue of Our Wellington coming to your letterbox soon

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Our Wellington – Tō Tātou Pōneke is your guide to Summer City and all the other great things happening in the capital 1 December–31 March. Look out for your free copy arriving in your letterbox soon or pick up a copy at locations around town. More info.

Christmas parades across the region this weekend meaning some bus diversions will be in place

Community Engagement Advisor from

There’s a lot happening this weekend, with four Christmas parades across the Wellington region. This means there will be road closures and therefore some bus diversions. Please check our website or the Metlink Commuter app before your travel.

- Saturday 1 Dec 10am-1pm – Johnsonville Christmas … View moreThere’s a lot happening this weekend, with four Christmas parades across the Wellington region. This means there will be road closures and therefore some bus diversions. Please check our website or the Metlink Commuter app before your travel.

- Saturday 1 Dec 10am-1pm – Johnsonville Christmas Parade
- Saturday 1 Dec 2pm-2:20pm – Tawa Christmas Parade
- Sunday 2 Dec 10:30am-11am – Kilbirnie Santa Parade
- Sunday 2 Dec 12pm-5:30pm – Upper Hutt Santa Parade

To see what services will be diverted and the temporary bus stops visit our website.