Newlands, Wellington

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

Seen anything your neighbours should be aware of? Let them know! 

2029 days ago

Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View more
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:

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2023 days ago

Auckland drought: Can you shower in 4 minutes?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million … View more
The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million litres of water a day.

Check out the full list of ways to cut down your water use, here.

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2024 days ago

Txt-A-Park discontinued

Wellington City Council

Kia ora Pōneke. Just a reminder that Txt-A-Park is being discontinued by the provider, and from 30 June it will no longer be available as a payment option for on-street parking.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
On-street parking customers can still pay for parking at the meter … View more
Kia ora Pōneke. Just a reminder that Txt-A-Park is being discontinued by the provider, and from 30 June it will no longer be available as a payment option for on-street parking.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
On-street parking customers can still pay for parking at the meter using either cash, credit or debit card (including PayWave) or the PayMyPark app.
For more information about parking in Wellington, visit: wellington.govt.nz/parking

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2029 days ago

Hidden in New Zealand: A magical boot hotel

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?

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2024 days ago

Newlands Communmity House

Ray from Newlands

Now we are at Level 1 all activities that are run out of the Community Centre are up and running. Tuesday Fitness starts Tuesday and the Friday Lunch is back from 11.30.
Contact the Community Centre for all details.

2026 days ago

Luxury for less

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.

2027 days ago

Would you dare?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.

2025 days ago

Polystyrene packaging sheets

Stuart from Newlands

Free. Good for someone moving and has some art, or packaging of some sort.

I hate putting this stuff in the bin.
Can drop off in the CBD, Lower Hutt CBD, or Hataitai or Newlands area. Otherwise, collect from me in Newlands.

Free

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2025 days ago

Thanks for Supporting Local New Zealand!

Support Local from Neighbourly Nz

Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nzView more
Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz created by our mates at Stanley Street (they're local too!)
Find out more

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2025 days ago

Straightening brush

Melissa from Johnsonville

Hairstyla straightening brush. Only used a few times. A few caps off the prongs have come off.

$30

Negotiable

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2031 days ago

Fairer system for rent setting

Wellington City Council

We’re proposing a fairer system for setting Council tenant's rent and we’d love to know what you think!
Visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... for more information and to have your say.
Consultation is open from Tuesday 2 June – Tuesday 30 June 2020.

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2025 days ago

Boys clothes size 2-3c. Free

Tatiana from Paparangi

I have got a nappy sized box of boys clothes. Suze about 2-3. Still in a good condition, my boys just grown out of it. Some pjs, hoodies, socks, hats, some shoes. There are some swim things too. Free if you want it. Pick up from paparangi

Free

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2025 days ago

Double pram

Tatiana from Paparangi

I have an old e3 double pram, that we no longer need, it's old and dusty from sitting in a storage, but everything works fine. You can move back seat to the front and fully recline the front one. I'm pretty sure I have a sunshade and rain cover for it somewhere. Pick up from paparangi

Free

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2025 days ago

Giant rabbit soft toy for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This much loved giant bunny rabbit soft toy is in reasonable second hand condition with no stains. I have had to do some small repairs to the purple top and feet (as pictured).

This rabbit is very large as shown pictured next to my 12 year old sister. The approximate dimensions are 50 cm high and … View more
This much loved giant bunny rabbit soft toy is in reasonable second hand condition with no stains. I have had to do some small repairs to the purple top and feet (as pictured).

This rabbit is very large as shown pictured next to my 12 year old sister. The approximate dimensions are 50 cm high and 50 cm wide.

Please PM me or email me at haydenthemonkey@gmail.com for more information. Many thanks Hayden.

Negotiable

2025 days ago

16 inch laptop bag for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

I have a 16” Case Logic laptop bag in good overall condition. There is a tiny repair less than 1 cm long where it started to fray (as pictured).

There are also front and rear external pouches and an internal pouch (as pictured).

Total size: approximately 44 cm wide x 32 cm high x 7 cm deep.
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I have a 16” Case Logic laptop bag in good overall condition. There is a tiny repair less than 1 cm long where it started to fray (as pictured).

There are also front and rear external pouches and an internal pouch (as pictured).

Total size: approximately 44 cm wide x 32 cm high x 7 cm deep.
Front pouch: approximately 27.5 cm x 13 cm
Back pouch: approximately 42 cm x 25

$15 ono.

Please DM me or email me at haydenthemonkey@gmail.com for more information. Thanks Hayden.

Negotiable

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