Karori, Wellington

Easter will be hopping in Wairarapa 🥚🐰

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Hop over for all sorts of fun this Easter - Wairarapa has lined up a stack of Easter events, wine & food, Farmers Markets, and outdoor adventure too.
Lock in your long weekend in Wairarapa: here's just some of what Easter has on offer:

Wairarapa Balloon Festival
The skies above the… View moreHop over for all sorts of fun this Easter - Wairarapa has lined up a stack of Easter events, wine & food, Farmers Markets, and outdoor adventure too.
Lock in your long weekend in Wairarapa: here's just some of what Easter has on offer:

Wairarapa Balloon Festival
The skies above the region will be dotted with hot air balloons - it's a photo moment for sure!

Grand finale of The Hendrick's Hootenanny in Greytown Village. The finest cocktails, and an abundance of gin-infused jubilation!
The National Tweed Ride is on Saturday 30th - it's a spectator sport as well. come and watch the riders leave the village at 1pm.

Molewood Orchard Apple Picking Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 March
Take a wander through Molewood Orchard picking a basket of delicious apples, only $2 per kg! Beautiful pears may also be available too.

Fun for the whole family in the Autumn sun: Check out some top activities for kids including a day at the beach, bike riding, horse riding and indoor activities, if the weather isn't playing ball! Great time for an autumn leg stretch too - brad a bike or a walk in the changing colours.
Here's our Easter guide : wairarapanz.com...

Easter Streaming 2024

The Team from NZ Compare

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Staying home over the break?

Toka Tū Ake EQC

The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy … View moreThe long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances

These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break. Find out more

Say goodbye to tyre waste

Tyrewise

About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View moreAbout 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.

Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.

Find out more about the scheme online. Find out more

Half Cost Paths Across Wellington

Carolyn from Wadestown

Hi, please remember that half cost path submissions need to be in to WCC by 5pm on Wednesday. It's another badly thought out proposal by WCC & many affected residents didn't even receive a letter & may not know that they are on a half cost path. These 288 identified paths are … View moreHi, please remember that half cost path submissions need to be in to WCC by 5pm on Wednesday. It's another badly thought out proposal by WCC & many affected residents didn't even receive a letter & may not know that they are on a half cost path. These 288 identified paths are right across Wellington. You can find out more from the WCC website.

Product recalls across the country

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

These items have been recalled during the last month. If you have any of these items in your cupboard, click on the title to see the details:

Food recalls:
Zany Zeus halloumi cheese
Cau Tre spring rolls
New World Prestons Biscoff filled buns
Waiheke Herbs asian herb spread
… View moreThese items have been recalled during the last month. If you have any of these items in your cupboard, click on the title to see the details:

Food recalls:
Zany Zeus halloumi cheese
Cau Tre spring rolls
New World Prestons Biscoff filled buns
Waiheke Herbs asian herb spread
Pak n Save Petone NZ Prime Pork Mince
Pak n Save Petone NZ Prime Beef Mince
New World Ilam hot cross buns
Rocket Foods ready meals

Product recalls:
Casio electronic calculator
Serene Classic bathroom heater
GT Labomba bicycle
Cavius carbon monoxide smoke alarm
Iron Elephant 6 inch chainsaw
Ikea singular cot
Momax Ipower - power bank

We hope this update helps your household stay safe.

Have your say.

GWRC

The Long Term Plan is open for consultation and we want YOUR input.

We have two main topics we are consulting on. These are:

🚌Should Greater Wellington own the region's bus assets (depots and charging stations)?

Should Greater Wellington own 100% of CentrePort?

The … View moreThe Long Term Plan is open for consultation and we want YOUR input.

We have two main topics we are consulting on. These are:

🚌Should Greater Wellington own the region's bus assets (depots and charging stations)?

Should Greater Wellington own 100% of CentrePort?

The region's buses are owned by private companies and operated on our behalf. We are proposing the ownership of buses, depots, and charging infrastructure to provide long-term security and future-proof facilities.

Currently we own 76.92% of the shares for CentrePort. We are proposing the purchase of the remaining 23.08% to establish 100% control of the shares. Full ownership means CentrePort will remain in public ownership and enable us to determine its future.

Do you agree or disagree with these proposals? Let us know your thoughts in the link below 👇 Click Here

Carboot Sale

Steph from Crofton Downs

Sunday 24th March 12pm - 3pm

Crofton Downs Primary School Chartwell Drive
Carboot Sale, Sausage Sizzle, bake sale

Come along and join us for a fun community day.

Budget-friendly Easter Activities

The Team from NZ Compare

Looking for affordable Easter weekend activities in NZ?
Whether it's a movie day or beach picnics, we've got you covered with 5 exciting ideas that won't break the bank!

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Tui cute

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Adorn your home with your very own piece of Kiwiana artwork, using our Resene paint-by-numbers colour palette. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Upcoming Tours

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

We have tickets available for our next tours which will be on Sunday 7th April. These are:

Murder & Mayhem - 10:30am
One of our most popular tours. Drowning, murder and accidents of all kinds.

events.humanitix.com...

Nation Builders - 11:00am
A fascinating look at the people who … View moreWe have tickets available for our next tours which will be on Sunday 7th April. These are:

Murder & Mayhem - 10:30am
One of our most popular tours. Drowning, murder and accidents of all kinds.

events.humanitix.com...

Nation Builders - 11:00am
A fascinating look at the people who helped form our country.

events.humanitix.com...

We do ask that everyone books a ticket to attend. These are $10 each plus booking fee. Follow the links above to the Humanitix website to secure your place. 😀

Brooklyn Market this Saturday afternoon

Euan from Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Community Market is on this Saturday 23 March from 12pm to 4pm at the Brooklyn Community Centre on Harrison Street, just along from the Brooklyn Library on Cleveland Street.

Come along and catch up with friends and neighbours while browsing through a wide variety of stalls. … View moreThe Brooklyn Community Market is on this Saturday 23 March from 12pm to 4pm at the Brooklyn Community Centre on Harrison Street, just along from the Brooklyn Library on Cleveland Street.

Come along and catch up with friends and neighbours while browsing through a wide variety of stalls. Everything from homemade pickles, preserves and chutneys, to fresh produce, crafts, jewellery, art, soaps, eco products, candles, cards, ceramics and lots more.

Delicious food available from the kitchen including homemade pies, toasted sandwiches and sweet treats. Plus coffee, tea and juices to keep you refreshed.

Andrew our popular knife sharpener will be onsite sharpening knifes, scissors and gardening tools.

The market runs rain or shine. Everybody welcome.

Poll: What's your mortgage interest rate?

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you noticed that home loan rates are increasing?
Share your current mortgage interest rate to find out if you might be paying more than you need to.

What's your mortgage interest rate?

• Under 6%
• 6-7%
• 7-8%
• More than 8%

Vote View Results

• 30.6% Under 6%
  30.6% Complete
• 40.6% 6-7%
  40.6% Complete
• 17% 7-8%
  17% Complete
• 11.8% More than 8%
  11.8% Complete

389 votes

Poll: Are Kiwis bad drivers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

Type 'Not For … View moreEach country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

Are Kiwis bad drivers?

• Yes, we are bad drivers
• No way!
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 85.5% Yes, we are bad drivers
  85.5% Complete
• 10.5% No way!
  10.5% Complete
• 4% Other - I'll share below
  4% Complete

1893 votes