Kingston, Wellington

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

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2582 days ago

Happy Valley Road bridge upgrade

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We're working on strengthening the bridge on Happy Valley Road. The work will include the replacement of the steel beams, repair or replacement of the concrete slab that composes most of the bridge, replacing the coating on the bridge & strengthening of the footpaths. Due to these works, … View moreWe're working on strengthening the bridge on Happy Valley Road. The work will include the replacement of the steel beams, repair or replacement of the concrete slab that composes most of the bridge, replacing the coating on the bridge & strengthening of the footpaths. Due to these works, the pedestrian footpath is closed. Construction is scheduled to be finished in June 2019. For more info click here.

2582 days ago

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.

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Do you think Santa can be a woman?
  • 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
2582 days ago

Flowers all year round with Resene!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Enjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this… View moreEnjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

2583 days ago

Clearing of gutters / garden tidy up

Katrina from Kilbirnie

Hi neighbours,
I'm looking for someone to clear gutters of plant growth / rubbish from a 2 story property, therefore large extension ladder and appropriate safety gear would be required. If you are this someone or know of 'a' someone that would be interested please contact me here or… View more
Hi neighbours,
I'm looking for someone to clear gutters of plant growth / rubbish from a 2 story property, therefore large extension ladder and appropriate safety gear would be required. If you are this someone or know of 'a' someone that would be interested please contact me here or on 021 734 174.
There is also garden tidy up to do on the property so ideally you were capable of doing both, however, if not, most appreciated if you got in touch anyway.

Cheers,

Katrina

2582 days ago

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.

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2583 days ago

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 more
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 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!

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2583 days ago

Parents wanted to participate in baby communication study - especially Maori, Pacific and Asian, and all Dads!

Kirsten from Melrose

Are you interested in helping researchers learn more about how babies communicate?

Kirsten Sharman, Principal Advisor in the Office of the Children's Commissioner, is looking for 30 Wellington-based parents and caregivers of 9-12 month old babies to participate in the pilot stage of her PhD … View more
Are you interested in helping researchers learn more about how babies communicate?

Kirsten Sharman, Principal Advisor in the Office of the Children's Commissioner, is looking for 30 Wellington-based parents and caregivers of 9-12 month old babies to participate in the pilot stage of her PhD research.

Kirsten has developed an on-line survey to investigate how communication develops. The survey is for parents of 9-12-month-olds. It asks questions about parents’ and caregivers’ attitudes to communication and their language behaviours, and about baby’s communication.

Kirsten will come to your house (or another convenient location) to sit with you while you take the survey on-line, then talk with you afterwards how you felt it went. This will take about 20 minutes. Your answers will help Kirsten ensure the survey is suitable to be distributed to 500+ parents in 2019. You will also go into a prize draw.

Kirsten is wanting to hear from all kinds of parents and caregivers who care for babies, as long as they can speak English, live in the Wellington region and their baby is aged between nine and twelve months of age.

If you have any questions, or you would like to volunteer to participate in the study, please contact Kirsten on 0275730762, or K.Sharman@auckland.ac.nz

Approved by the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee on 26 October 2018 for three years, Reference Number 022158

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2584 days ago

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.

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2583 days ago

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 more
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 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.

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2586 days ago

What do you think of the capital's traffic?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What's the traffic like in your city? The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Wellington region's transport has been laid bare in a council report, which will be presented to the region's mayors this week.

The report found that traffic entering Wellington during the … View more
Hi neighbours,

What's the traffic like in your city? The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Wellington region's transport has been laid bare in a council report, which will be presented to the region's mayors this week.

The report found that traffic entering Wellington during the morning peak was travelling at an average speed of 35.4kmh, while evening traffic heading out was hitting 39.7kmh. That's the slowest recorded speed since 2014! To read more about this, click here.

So what's your work commute like? Do you have an issue with congestion, the safety of roading, and rising diesel sales in your city? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2583 days ago

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE FUND RAISER

Kerrie from Island Bay

SATURDAY DECEMBER 8TH 2018
Held at : St Francis De Sales 11 Mercy Street Island

Start time : 8.30 am - 4.30am

Arts n crafts , retro, plants, clothes, jackets,shoes, odds and ends of electrical and electronic bits, VR Headset and games to sample, jewellery,paintings and posters,house hold goods, … View more
SATURDAY DECEMBER 8TH 2018
Held at : St Francis De Sales 11 Mercy Street Island

Start time : 8.30 am - 4.30am

Arts n crafts , retro, plants, clothes, jackets,shoes, odds and ends of electrical and electronic bits, VR Headset and games to sample, jewellery,paintings and posters,house hold goods, car accessories including set of spinner mag wheels,toys, kids clothes old coins ,notes & baking just for starters

Love to see you there - the space is big enough to share so if you need a clear out with a small donation you too could turn your unwanted into someone's want. P.M me.
I am donating 50% proceeds to a Christmas charity and 50% to my Marae which is being renovated so we can go back home.

Negotiable

2583 days ago

Proposal to close roads

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Our Regulatory Processes Committee is considering some temporary road closures for domestic cricket games at Basin Reserve, Chinese New Year Parade, Pride Parade, Alexandra Road Seal Hillclimb and Cuba Dupa. Details of the closures can be found on our website. If you object to these, please email … View moreOur Regulatory Processes Committee is considering some temporary road closures for domestic cricket games at Basin Reserve, Chinese New Year Parade, Pride Parade, Alexandra Road Seal Hillclimb and Cuba Dupa. Details of the closures can be found on our website. If you object to these, please email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before 4pm, Friday 7 December 2018.

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