Maupuia, Wellington

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

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

2492 days ago

Playcentre Awareness Week: March 4-10, 2019

The Team from Playcentre Aotearoa

Playcentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow … View morePlaycentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow with your child.

During Playcentre Awareness Week centres around the country throw open their doors so anybody who wants to visit and experience playcentre can. Some centres will be having special events.

If you cannot make a visit during Playcentre Awareness Week, feel welcome to visit any time. New members are always welcome.

With over 420 centres throughout Aotearoa there is one near you.

Good for your child and good for you.

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2493 days ago

Weekend event road closures

Daniel Melbye from Wellington City Council

With Eminem at Westpac Stadium, The Hollies and John Prine performing, and the hugely popular Newtown Festival happening over the weekend, an estimated 23,000 visitors will be in the coolest little capital in the world!

There will be added congestion on the streets and footpaths, and as safety is … View more
With Eminem at Westpac Stadium, The Hollies and John Prine performing, and the hugely popular Newtown Festival happening over the weekend, an estimated 23,000 visitors will be in the coolest little capital in the world!

There will be added congestion on the streets and footpaths, and as safety is paramount, areas in the Courtenay Place precinct will be closed to traffic from 8pm on Saturday 2 March until 4.30am on Sunday 3 March.

Check the street event road closures for www.wellington.govt.nz... |more information|

Buses will be diverted during the restrictions www.metlink.org.nz...
|visit Metlink for all the details.|

2493 days ago

Go solar and save up to 50% off your energy bill!

Stonewood Homes

Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to … View more
Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to learn more.
Check out our brochure!

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2493 days ago

Only 4 sleeps to go until the Newtown Festival!

Newtown Festival

Get ready Wellington... the capital's most loved street fair is back for another event-filled day on Sunday, March 3rd - kicking off at 9:30am. Join us for a FREE day of fun for all ages with over 100 live performances, 420+ vendors, street food, craft beer, games and rides for children, and … View moreGet ready Wellington... the capital's most loved street fair is back for another event-filled day on Sunday, March 3rd - kicking off at 9:30am. Join us for a FREE day of fun for all ages with over 100 live performances, 420+ vendors, street food, craft beer, games and rides for children, and much much more!

For more information or to plan your day, visit our website.
Learn more

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2493 days ago

BIKES to suit 11 and 12 year olds

Karl from Melrose

I am a school teacher in kilbirnie and would like to be able to rehome any unwanted kids bikes. I can pick up and we will find any working bikes a home. A number of the kids at school would be really greatfyl to have there own. Looking for intermediate age kids. Please Let me know if you can help.

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2494 days ago

Ballet pumps

Katrina from Strathmore Park

Hey mamas quick question where do I buy ballet pumps from? Anyone know if in the area or have a second hand pair they want to sells off??

2493 days ago

What's on at 108 Strathmore Ave, Strathmore

Toni Taylor from Strathmore Park Community Centre Trust

Healing through story telling: The first of the series with guest speaker Arihia Latham is this Wednesday 27th February, 9.30-11.30am at Strathmore Park Community Centre. This session will look at what grief feels like & reinforce people coping with tough stuff. A unique and powerful event in … View moreHealing through story telling: The first of the series with guest speaker Arihia Latham is this Wednesday 27th February, 9.30-11.30am at Strathmore Park Community Centre. This session will look at what grief feels like & reinforce people coping with tough stuff. A unique and powerful event in the neighborhood.

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2493 days ago

Movin'March

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Only a couple of days to go until Movin'March is underway! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Remember, you can win a Family pass to some of Welly's coolest family hot-spots just by snapping a selfie of your family walkin' or wheelin' to school!



Just upload it publicly with the … View more
Only a couple of days to go until Movin'March is underway! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Remember, you can win a Family pass to some of Welly's coolest family hot-spots just by snapping a selfie of your family walkin' or wheelin' to school!



Just upload it publicly with the #MovinMarch hashtag and you're in the daily draw! Winners are drawn EVERY DAY! Check it out here: www.movinmarch.com...



Movin'March - walking and wheeling to school in the Wellington region

2493 days ago

There’s a party in Newtown – and you’re all invited

Daniel Melbye from Wellington City Council

We’re super proud supporters of the Newtown Festival, showcasing kai, music, and entertainment from home and all around the world – including headline acts Bic Runga and Ria Hall. Head along to this massive family friendly, festival extravaganza on Sunday 3 March from 10am. To make life easier,… View moreWe’re super proud supporters of the Newtown Festival, showcasing kai, music, and entertainment from home and all around the world – including headline acts Bic Runga and Ria Hall. Head along to this massive family friendly, festival extravaganza on Sunday 3 March from 10am. To make life easier, hop on a bus. But if you need to take the car, check out the road closures and parking restrictions here:

www.wellington.govt.nz...

2493 days ago

Frank Kitts playground work

The Team from Wellington City Council

We're starting work on the initial stages of a playground upgrade on the waterfront this Friday 1 March. Several test holes will be dug around the existing playground to confirm the ground conditions - this will help us to finalise the playground design.

Work will be starting at 7am and is … View more
We're starting work on the initial stages of a playground upgrade on the waterfront this Friday 1 March. Several test holes will be dug around the existing playground to confirm the ground conditions - this will help us to finalise the playground design.

Work will be starting at 7am and is expected to finish by 5pm. Digging will be staged over the day with parts of the playground being closed at different times. Work areas will be securely separated from public spaces, including allowance for safety zones and monitoring work areas at all times.

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