Karori, Wellington

Poll: Should the council include motorcyclists in future transport plans for Wellington?

Ruby Macandrew Reporter from The Wellingtonian

Wellington's motorcyclists are fed up with being left out of the city's transport conversations, but the council says it won't back the "inherently dangerous" mode of transport. What do you think - should motorcyclists and those who ride scooters be part of the city's …View moreWellington's motorcyclists are fed up with being left out of the city's transport conversations, but the council says it won't back the "inherently dangerous" mode of transport. What do you think - should motorcyclists and those who ride scooters be part of the city's transport future or not? Comments may be used in print unless marked NFP (not for print). www.stuff.co.nz...

Should the council include motorcyclists in future transport plans for Wellington?

• Yes, they are road users just like everyone else
• Yes, but the conversation needs to be about making motorcycling safer
• No, it's a dangerous mode of transport and it should be discouraged
• Other, let us know in the comments below

Vote View Results

• 80.5% Yes, they are road users just like everyone else
  80.5% Complete
• 7.3% Yes, but the conversation needs to be about making motorcycling safer
  7.3% Complete
• 12.2% No, it's a dangerous mode of transport and it should be discouraged
  12.2% Complete
• 0% Other, let us know in the comments below
  0% Complete

41 votes

Winter volunteering !

Aileen Davidson from Volunteer Wellington

You might want to snuggle up by the fire but Volunteer Wellington has lots of great volunteer roles - inside and outside ones. You choose what appeals to you! Call us on 04 499 4570 and make a time to come and talk to someone about what's available and what you are interested in. And keep …View moreYou might want to snuggle up by the fire but Volunteer Wellington has lots of great volunteer roles - inside and outside ones. You choose what appeals to you! Call us on 04 499 4570 and make a time to come and talk to someone about what's available and what you are interested in. And keep warm!

Poll: Do you support Wellington's new voluntary warrant of fitness scheme for rental properties?

Ruby Macandrew Reporter from The Wellingtonian

This week Wellington City Council became the first authority in the country to establish a warrant of fitness for rental properties. The scheme will be voluntary, but it's hoped it will be seen as an attractive way for landlords to show prospective tenants the home they are looking at is of a …View moreThis week Wellington City Council became the first authority in the country to establish a warrant of fitness for rental properties. The scheme will be voluntary, but it's hoped it will be seen as an attractive way for landlords to show prospective tenants the home they are looking at is of a good standard. What do you think about the initiative? Does it go too far or not far enough? Comments may be used in print unless marked NFP (not for print).

Do you support Wellington's new voluntary warrant of fitness scheme for rental properties?

• Yes, it's great to see council doing something proactive
• Yes, but it needs to be made mandatory
• No, there are better ways to address poor quality housing
• Other, tell us in the comments below

Vote View Results

• 25% Yes, it's great to see council doing something proactive
  25% Complete
• 56.8% Yes, but it needs to be made mandatory
  56.8% Complete
• 17.3% No, there are better ways to address poor quality housing
  17.3% Complete
• 0.9% Other, tell us in the comments below
  0.9% Complete

220 votes

What's On: Aro Valley Meet the Candidates

Krissy from Karori

Wellington-based artist using sculpture to explore her family's bittersweet history

Ruby Macandrew Reporter from The Wellingtonian

A glistening, sugar-based sculpture by Wellington-based artist Jasmine Togo-Brisby is set to bring the dark history of sugar-slavery to the fore. The large-scale work, which goes on display at City Gallery Wellington later this week, features a pile of skulls cast in unrefined sugar.

Solar panels prove a big money saver for Wainuiomata school

Amy Mcewen Reporter from Dominion Post

A Wainuiomata primary school used solar panels to save the equivalent of the energy used to drive be…

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Remember to pay your rates

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

The next rates instalment is due Friday 1 September. We have a range of ways available for you to pay, including by direct debit, online, at our service centre, at any PostShop, or by phone or internet banking. It's also easy to make the switch and receive your rates bill by email. …View moreThe next rates instalment is due Friday 1 September. We have a range of ways available for you to pay, including by direct debit, online, at our service centre, at any PostShop, or by phone or internet banking. It's also easy to make the switch and receive your rates bill by email. Find out more

Mini computerised coffee roasters remove guess work for cafes

Amanda Cropp Reporter from Dominion Post

Computerised micro coffee roasters a little larger than microwave ovens are taking the guess work ou…

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Wellington-based artist using sculpture to explore her family's bittersweet history

Ruby Macandrew Reporter from Dominion Post

A glistening, sugar-based sculpture by a Wellington-based artist is set to bring the dark history of…

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The Three Altos - A Viola Spectacular!

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

An evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's …View moreAn evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", rich with Argentinean flavour, rhythms and excitement - don't be surprised if it breaks into some tango dancing - anything is possible! Roger Myers (USA) will feature in Schumann's enchanting "Fairy Tale Pictures" and Roger Benedict (Australia) will feature in Walton’s Viola Concerto. This promises to be a New Zealand cultural highlight of the year.

Michael Fowler Centre 7.30pm, September 4, 2017.

Visit the 44th International Viola Congress website. Book now

Brand New Dishwasher For Sale

Deborah from Brooklyn

Haier dishwasher, still in box as I accidentally bought the standard size when I need the compact. Retails for $699, yours for $600 including delivery in Wellington City. Phone me on 3845432.

Details as follows:
Haier HDW100SCT Dishwasher - Stainless Steel
Features:
• 12 Place Settings
• …View moreHaier dishwasher, still in box as I accidentally bought the standard size when I need the compact. Retails for $699, yours for $600 including delivery in Wellington City. Phone me on 3845432.

Details as follows:
Haier HDW100SCT Dishwasher - Stainless Steel
Features:
• 12 Place Settings
• Water Consumption (per normal programme) 11.6L
• Place settings 12
• Number of Programmes incl Rinse & Glassware 7
• Fast wash cycle 32 minutes
• Semi-electronic dial control
• Height adjustable upper basket
• Overflow flood protection
• Triple filtration system for better wash performance
• End of cycle indicator light
• Removable twin cutlery basket
• Concealed heating element
• Water rating 4 Star
• Energy rating 2 Star
• 2 year parts and labour warranty
Dimensions:
• Overall height of product 850mm
• Overall width of product 600mm
• Overall depth of product 600mm
• Overall depth of product (including knobs) 610mm

Hawaii souvenir minature fork and spoon set

Zofia from Karori

Hawaii souvenir minature fork and spoon set
In original box. Minature size. 6cm in length each.
Excellent condition. Not been touched.
Pick up city end of Karori.

$5

One year on from gastro crisis, communities hold 'vigil for water'

Illya Mclellan Reporter from The Wellingtonian

One year on from the Havelock North water contamination crisis, groups around New Zealand held twili…

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The woman behind Welly's biggest food festival: Wellington On A Plate

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Dominion Post

She's got the "coolest job ever". From a light, airy office in central Wellington, Sarah Meikle and…

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Special Offer

Daniel from Capital Ntrance

To celebrate the article in last weeks Independent Herald I am offering a free session to the first person who responds to this message. If you would like help with a phobia, weight loss, addiction or some other problem get in touch.

Blackmagic 4K Production Camera PL camera and lens

David from Kelburn

Blackmagic 4K Production Camera PL body plus lens plus SSD card for sale in Wellington for NZ$2,800.

FREE shipping. I can ship to anywhere in NZ and the item will be packed and shipped by a professional packing company to allow for safe transport of this very expensive camera. Please allow a …View moreBlackmagic 4K Production Camera PL body plus lens plus SSD card for sale in Wellington for NZ$2,800.

FREE shipping. I can ship to anywhere in NZ and the item will be packed and shipped by a professional packing company to allow for safe transport of this very expensive camera. Please allow a day or two once the auction ends for the shipping company to pack and parcel the goods for shipment.


Camera is in excellent condition. It was bought off an Auckland TradeMe user in December last year and while I've owned it, it has been used on a couple of test shoots and on a local short film a month ago.

The reason I'm selling this camera is because I can't afford PL lenses, so am wanting to purchase the EF mount Production Camera instead.

There are scuff marks where the bolts are on the top of the camera where a Tilta Cage was screwed on previously, these are the only signs of wear.

The sale is the body plus a Lomo f2.6 28mm lens, power supply and a 250GB SSD card. External batteries and a rig and not included, although the camera has an internal battery.

The Lomo 28mm lens was purchased on Ebay for NZ$500 in February this year. If you adjust for the crop factor, the Lomo lens has a view of 47mm.

If you can afford and have access to PL lenses, this is a great cinema camera to own. It is not a DSLR or run and gun camera (GH5 etc), so it requires a responsible and patient owner and someone willing to invest in other accessories (rigs etc).

POSTAGE METHOD: FREE shipping in NZ, or, if you live in Wellington, you can pick up from my house.

$2,800