Khandallah, Wellington

Spread the Joy!

Spread the Joy!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1471 days ago

Visiting the library under COVID Orange settings

Fiona from Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces

All libraries in the Wellington City Libraries' network remain open under Orange settings of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, with the COVID vaccine pass, contact tracing and face masks required.
To keep everyone safe please:
- wear a mask unless you have an exemption
- have your … View more
All libraries in the Wellington City Libraries' network remain open under Orange settings of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, with the COVID vaccine pass, contact tracing and face masks required.
To keep everyone safe please:
- wear a mask unless you have an exemption
- have your vaccine pass ready for scanning
- scan or sign in on arrival
- follow any guidance from our staff or signs.

Please check our event calendar for when programming and events will resume. The HIVE Makerspace in Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub is open by appointment only – book your space at thehive@wcc.govt.nz

All library members can continue to access a huge range of online resources via our eLibrary – this includes ebooks, magazines, movies, and online courses.

Answers to frequently asked questions about library services under Orange settings can be found on our COVID FAQs page www.wcl.govt.nz...

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1471 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Kelson photographer Andrew Gorrie took this stunning shot of a rescued tauhou/silvereye.

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1471 days ago

Coastal cool

The Team from Resene ColorShop Johnsonville

Transform a simple mirror into a modern piece of art with a wonderful coastal vibe using a selection of driftwood or wood decor branches and Resene paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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1471 days ago

Learn new skills, unlock your future.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses. From managing your money to starting a business, or upskilling in project management or leadership skills – we've got the courses to get you work ready.

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Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses. From managing your money to starting a business, or upskilling in project management or leadership skills – we've got the courses to get you work ready.

Enrolments are now open with classes starting in March 2022. Don’t miss out! Apply now.
Find out more

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1472 days ago

Organ technician

Chelsea from Grenada Village

Hello I'm interested in picking up an old Lowrey organ from a someone online however the power turns on but there's no sound. Looking to see if there's anyone out there who knows these kind of organs and whether they think it's fixable. Looking for advice. I have attached the … View moreHello I'm interested in picking up an old Lowrey organ from a someone online however the power turns on but there's no sound. Looking to see if there's anyone out there who knows these kind of organs and whether they think it's fixable. Looking for advice. I have attached the photo to this post. It has been in the sellers garage for 2 years. Please PM me. Thanks.

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1471 days ago

Free countdown bricks

Rob from Capital City Crime Scene Limited

I have free countdown bricks if anyone is collecting.

Free

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1472 days ago

Why it’s important to choose an executor for your will.

Public Trust

When it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on … View moreWhen it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the importance of an executor for your will.
Check out the article in the link below.

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1472 days ago

COVID Vaccine Pass update

Wellington City Council

At 11.59pm on Thursday 2 December, Wellington will move to Orange in the new COVID-19 Protection Framework (the Traffic Lights system).

Wellingtonians will be required to show their COVID Vaccine Pass (CVP) at most of the Council's public facilities, including:

🚦 Swimming pools

🚦 … View more
At 11.59pm on Thursday 2 December, Wellington will move to Orange in the new COVID-19 Protection Framework (the Traffic Lights system).

Wellingtonians will be required to show their COVID Vaccine Pass (CVP) at most of the Council's public facilities, including:

🚦 Swimming pools

🚦 Recreation centres

🚦 Gyms

🚦 Libraries

🚦 Cemetery office and chapels

🚦 Service centre

The full list will be available at wellington.govt.nz/covid-19 as details are confirmed.

Staff working in facilities requiring a CVP must have had at least one vaccination and be double vaccinated by Monday 17 Jan 2022.

For more information, please visit our website.

1472 days ago

Dust off that camera...

The Team from Stuff

Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of … View more
Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of our six categories and head online to stuff.co.nz/summersnap to enter!

Our categories are:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Show us what your neighbourhood (and beyond) has to offer and and you could be taking your next photos with your very own Canon EOS.
ENTER NOW

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1472 days ago

Recycling wheelibins weren't collected yesterday nor have they been collected today

Charlotte from Khandallah

I've submitted a report on this via the Fix-it page on the WCC website yesterday. Sick of people putting packets of dog mess in the recycling - please take it HOME!

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1472 days ago

Ballons and pump

har from Khandallah

Hi neighbours

Just wondering if someone have balloons and ballon pump that they want to give away..
Need for birthday decoration ..l
Happy to have if some other decoration items available..
Thanks in advance

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1474 days ago

Put away the lawnmower

Reporter Community News

Have you thought of abandoning your lawn. Th Wellington City Council is encouraging people to think about the benefits of meadows.
The council team at Botanic Garden ki Paekākā are putting down their mowers and growing a meadow on Glenmore Lawn (pictured).
Not mowing means less maintenance but … View more
Have you thought of abandoning your lawn. Th Wellington City Council is encouraging people to think about the benefits of meadows.
The council team at Botanic Garden ki Paekākā are putting down their mowers and growing a meadow on Glenmore Lawn (pictured).
Not mowing means less maintenance but also has benefits for the environment. Not mowing saves on petrol and also promotes bio diversity. Bees, insects and caterpillars all love long grass.
What do you think about growing meadows and not cutting lawns?

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1473 days ago

Your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Life Flight

Kia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.

Like our Facebook page where we’ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the … View more
Kia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.

Like our Facebook page where we’ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the years. These rescues, and hundreds of others, are only made possible thanks to the generosity of people like you. These are parents, siblings, colleagues, neighbors that have returned safely home thanks to the
support of the community.

Show your support by donating today.
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1473 days ago

Nearly 120 years later, TG Macarthy continues to help those in need

Public Trust

Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.

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1473 days ago

Railway R`op`u

Des from Ngaio

Tena Koe
We are a group branched from or an offshoot from the Bell's Track working group involved in restoring our native forests as we worked on Bell's track around Awarua Street station and the reserve in Awarua Street. As coordinator for the last 20 years decided best to split it into… View more
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We are a group branched from or an offshoot from the Bell's Track working group involved in restoring our native forests as we worked on Bell's track around Awarua Street station and the reserve in Awarua Street. As coordinator for the last 20 years decided best to split it into 3 groups. Tony Cook will run Bell's Track and Matthew the reserve between 72 and 94 Awarua Street.
We have decided to call our group Railway R`op`u (te reo for group) our aim is to have the Johnsonville line a native plant corridor and people can buy day passes and be given a map showing the walks and cafes at each station.
At the moment we meet every Tuesday morning 11 am at Awarua Street Station but now need more help. Yes you can join us on Tuesdays or adopt a spot or look after a particular species of plant, The attached photos show what we have achieved in 14 years but as our area includes Cummings Park and railway embankment there is plenty to do.
An example of how you can help is we planted 12 Nikau palms and they are now getting overwhelmed by weeds so to care for them would be a real help. Once we get a canopy then that represses the weeds but this can take 4 to 6 years.
I cannot stress enough the importance of our forests in remediëring the damage we have done .
For those interested in knowing more I do a tour at Zealandia every Thursday at 11am talking about our manu (birds) and reforestation.
Nga Mihi nui.
Des Smith

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