Mount Cook, 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!

2122 days ago

Annual Clearance Sale

Phillip Harris from Mary Potter Hospice

The Mary Potter Hospice Shops Annual Clearance Sale is on now*!

Head to your local Mary Potter Hospice Shop for quality, pre-loved goods priced to clear, including $1 deals and $5 fill-a-bag specials.

Sale includes adults and kids clothing, accessories, homeware, bric-a-brac and more. Sale … View more
The Mary Potter Hospice Shops Annual Clearance Sale is on now*!

Head to your local Mary Potter Hospice Shop for quality, pre-loved goods priced to clear, including $1 deals and $5 fill-a-bag specials.

Sale includes adults and kids clothing, accessories, homeware, bric-a-brac and more. Sale ends Saturday 14 March. (*all stores excluding Cuba Street, until stocks last)

Eight stores Wellington-wide form Miramar to Kāpiti – find your local at marypotter.org.nz.

New volunteers welcome!

Mary Potter Hospice Shops - turning second-hand goods into first class care.
Find out more

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2127 days ago

WE DESPERATELY NEED PHOTOCOPY PAPER BOX LIDS! 😰

The National Team from

Do you work in an office? Does your workplace have empty photocopy paper box lids lying around?

Our SPCA Wellington Centre has almost completely run out of and we are in DESPERATE need for paper box lids 😰

We use the lids of the photocopy boxes as disposable litter trays for kittens, and in … View more
Do you work in an office? Does your workplace have empty photocopy paper box lids lying around?

Our SPCA Wellington Centre has almost completely run out of and we are in DESPERATE need for paper box lids 😰

We use the lids of the photocopy boxes as disposable litter trays for kittens, and in the middle of kitten season, we need them more than ever!

We are so reliant on donations like these from the generous Wellington public and unfortunately, we are completely running out and need your help! 😰

If you're clearing out paper trays from your office or home, we would be SO grateful if you could consider dropping them off at our centre.

We are located at 140 Alexandra Road, Newtown, and it would mean so much to us!

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2123 days ago

Mount Cook Earthquake Drill

Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO)

When: Saturday 18 April, 2:00pm-3:30pm;
Where: Mount Cook School, 160 Tory Street, Mount Cook. Imagine that a large earthquake has struck the Wellington region. You've just made it home and checked on your family and neighbours. What do you do next?

We are opening up the Community Emergency … View more
When: Saturday 18 April, 2:00pm-3:30pm;
Where: Mount Cook School, 160 Tory Street, Mount Cook. Imagine that a large earthquake has struck the Wellington region. You've just made it home and checked on your family and neighbours. What do you do next?

We are opening up the Community Emergency Hub at Mt Cook School, where you can come along and...

- Learn about how your community can respond to the challenges of an emergency,
- Get to know your community emergency hub,
- Practice how it might pan out during a major event AND
- Meet your neighbours who will be a huge support when you need it most.

Everyone is welcome to join us from 2pm in the school hall. Refreshments provided. For more information email Ana (ana.faatoia@wremo.nz) or reserve your spot at the link below.

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2123 days ago

Mount Cook Earthquake Drill

Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO)

When: Saturday 18 April, 2:00pm-3:30pm;
Where: Mount Cook School, 160 Tory Street, Mount Cook. Imagine that a large earthquake has struck the Wellington region. You've just made it home and checked on your family and neighbours. What do you do next?

We are opening up the Community Emergency … View more
When: Saturday 18 April, 2:00pm-3:30pm;
Where: Mount Cook School, 160 Tory Street, Mount Cook. Imagine that a large earthquake has struck the Wellington region. You've just made it home and checked on your family and neighbours. What do you do next?

We are opening up the Community Emergency Hub at Mt Cook School, where you can come along and...

- Learn about how your community can respond to the challenges of an emergency,
- Get to know your community emergency hub,
- Practice how it might pan out during a major event AND
- Meet your neighbours who will be a huge support when you need it most.

Everyone is welcome to join us from 2pm in the school hall. Refreshments provided. For more information email Ana (ana.faatoia@wremo.nz) or reserve your spot at the link below.

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2123 days ago

$5 Rag Bags

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

$5 rag bags available for purchase - pick-up Newtown, Wellington.

Large rubbish bags full of either t-shirts or jeans.

Items may be damaged, stained and/or out of date styles.
Great for upcycling, crafts and fashion projects.

Please PM the page or contact marketing@vinnieswgtn.org.nz to … View more
$5 rag bags available for purchase - pick-up Newtown, Wellington.

Large rubbish bags full of either t-shirts or jeans.

Items may be damaged, stained and/or out of date styles.
Great for upcycling, crafts and fashion projects.

Please PM the page or contact marketing@vinnieswgtn.org.nz to purchase.

Price: $5

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2124 days ago

Lost black cat??

Kirsty from Mount Cook

There is a black cat with a docked tail hanging around our place. (Wright st in Mt Cook) Doesn’t seem hungry but is friendly and looking for attention however my cats don’t like him. Is he lost ?or is he yours. He is all black with this short tail. Get in touch if you know him, own him or know … View moreThere is a black cat with a docked tail hanging around our place. (Wright st in Mt Cook) Doesn’t seem hungry but is friendly and looking for attention however my cats don’t like him. Is he lost ?or is he yours. He is all black with this short tail. Get in touch if you know him, own him or know where he lives.

2126 days ago

Create scrabble art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Repurpose old Scrabble tiles and picture frames together to create cute and colourful word art.

Have fun creating your own messages and paint the frames in your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create… View more
Repurpose old Scrabble tiles and picture frames together to create cute and colourful word art.

Have fun creating your own messages and paint the frames in your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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2123 days ago

*WIN* a $12,500 U River Cruise!

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Are you an aspiring or established travel videographer looking for a bigger platform to share your content? Imagine having your video shared on New Zealand's largest news website, and winning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe.

Entries are now open for … View more
Are you an aspiring or established travel videographer looking for a bigger platform to share your content? Imagine having your video shared on New Zealand's largest news website, and winning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe.

Entries are now open for Stuff Travel's first video competition.

"We want to see videos that inspire others to travel, be it to a destination in New Zealand or anywhere in the world. We're looking for content that informs, entertains, and is creatively shot," says judge and Stuff travel journalist and videographer Brook Sabin.

Enter our competition and you could win a European U River Cruise worth $12,500 including flights. Enter by 22/3/2020!
T's & C's Apply.
Enter now

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2127 days ago

What would you do with $50 million?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Lotto's $42 million Powerball rolled over on Wednesday night, boosting the prize to $50m on Saturday - potentially the biggest ever.

To read more, click here.

What would you do with $50 million?

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2124 days ago

There's no place like it

Homed

Hi Neighbours,

Welcome to Homed, New Zealand’s biggest place for everything Home and property.

Take a look inside this weekend’s Sunday Star-times, where you’ll find the new look Homed publication, full of inspirational and award-winning content from Stuff, NZ House & Garden and NZ… View more
Hi Neighbours,

Welcome to Homed, New Zealand’s biggest place for everything Home and property.

Take a look inside this weekend’s Sunday Star-times, where you’ll find the new look Homed publication, full of inspirational and award-winning content from Stuff, NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener as well as the latest property listings from all around the country.

For even more home ideas, take a look at Homed.co.nz or neighbourly.co.nz for listings in your area.
Find out more

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2125 days ago

Vegetarian Section

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,
Please look at our vegetarian section.
We have a number of vegetarian products, and are trying to get more.
Please come and check them.
If you think we should have something, just ask.
Thanks

2125 days ago

Martinborough Fair is next Saturday 7 March

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Head to the Wairarapa next Saturday (7th) for the biggest ever Martinborough Fair - there'll be 535 stalls! Then combine that with a browse around Greytown.. The Fair is a must-do Wairarapa event, it's not far ...and with sensational weather in the Wairarapa it's a good summer … View moreHead to the Wairarapa next Saturday (7th) for the biggest ever Martinborough Fair - there'll be 535 stalls! Then combine that with a browse around Greytown.. The Fair is a must-do Wairarapa event, it's not far ...and with sensational weather in the Wairarapa it's a good summer day out.

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2125 days ago

Vinyasa yoga on Saturday mornings - Aro Valley Community Centre (9am - cancelled) - Brooklyn Community Center (10.30 am - 60 mins) Blue Ocean Yoga

Jenn from Brooklyn

Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading one class on Saturday morning (60 mins). Apologies as we will have to cancel our Aro Valley class this week due to the weather. We will have our regular yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am.
This will be a gentle, but… View more
Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading one class on Saturday morning (60 mins). Apologies as we will have to cancel our Aro Valley class this week due to the weather. We will have our regular yoga class at the Brooklyn Community Center at 10.30 am.
This will be a gentle, but strong practice and guaranteed to get you moving.

2020 schedule

29 February
(Please note: 29 February 2020 - Aro Valley cancelled due to weather).

7, 14, 21 March
(Please note: no class on 28 March 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside/alternative location).

4, 11, 18 April (Note: no class on 25 April 2020)
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May
6, 13, 27 June
(Please note: no class on 20 June 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Will consider an alternative location for the class).

4, 11, 18, 25 July
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August
5, 12, September
(Please note: no class on 19 September 2020 in Brooklyn as the General Election will be taking place. Also, the Brooklyn Community market will be held on 26 September 2020.
Will consider an alternative location for the class for both dates).

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5 and 19 December (Christmas Break)
(Please note: no class on 12 December 2020 in Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Community market is being hosted. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside/alternative location).
Parking available at the Brooklyn Community center (car park or on street).
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly or call.
All levels welcome, $5 drop in. Please bring your mat!
Look forward to seeing all of you there!
Kind regards
Jenn

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2126 days ago

Slower Speed Limit on Thompson Street

Alana from Mount Cook

Wellington City Council sent out the map of proposed 30km speed and Thompson Street isn’t included. Please write to LGWM.nz/saferspeeds AND to Councillors@wcc.govt.nz and mayor@wcc.govt.nz to ask Thompson Street speed limit be lowered to 30 or 40km/h.
Since the Inner City Bypass was completed … View more
Wellington City Council sent out the map of proposed 30km speed and Thompson Street isn’t included. Please write to LGWM.nz/saferspeeds AND to Councillors@wcc.govt.nz and mayor@wcc.govt.nz to ask Thompson Street speed limit be lowered to 30 or 40km/h.
Since the Inner City Bypass was completed traffic on Thompson Street increased and drivers routinely exceed the current 50km limit - just now 3 cars shot up the street at roughly 70km.

2126 days ago

Nominate your kind neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know a kind neighbour? A caring person that goes out of their way to spread a little kindness in their community. Head over to the Neighbourly's Kind Neighbour page to nominate them now and you could both receive a $50 prezzy card! Nominate now

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