Oriental Bay, Wellington

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

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2575 days ago

Ho ho no: More AirNZ Christmas strikes on the table

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View more
Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.

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2576 days ago

Taco Bell is coming to New Zealand

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between … View more
Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between January 1 and June 2024.

Are you a fan of Taco Bell? Would you like a restaurant to open up in your town? Or are there too many fast food chains as is? Share your thoughts 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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2576 days ago

Vigils planned to express solidarity.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many members have been in touch about ways to honour Millane's memory and process grief. Groups around the country have organised vigils to honour British backpacker Grace Miliane - and also express solidarity for women in New Zealand who have experienced violence.

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Many members have been in touch about ways to honour Millane's memory and process grief. Groups around the country have organised vigils to honour British backpacker Grace Miliane - and also express solidarity for women in New Zealand who have experienced violence.

Find out when and where you can attend an event near you.

2577 days ago

Preloved Christmas: Gifts that give back

Phillip Harris from Mary Potter Hospice

Shop preloved this Christmas and help us turn second-hand goods into compassionate care.

Christmas can be a really expensive time of year, so why not shop preloved this Christmas at our Mary Potter Hospice Shops? Be kind to the environment and your wallet by sharing the joy of second-hand. … View more
Shop preloved this Christmas and help us turn second-hand goods into compassionate care.

Christmas can be a really expensive time of year, so why not shop preloved this Christmas at our Mary Potter Hospice Shops? Be kind to the environment and your wallet by sharing the joy of second-hand. We've got lots of quality toys, decorations, homewares, collectables and gifts for all ages - you could even find a preloved treasure for yourself!

Shop at any of our eight Mary Potter Hospice Shops to buy gifts that give back. Plus our Newlands and Karori Hospice Shops are now open every Sunday 10am – 4pm until Christmas!
Find out more!

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2577 days ago

Increased Police presence in Wellington for Police training

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police will be conducting a training exercise at the old Arlington Apartments on Hopper Street in Wellington from Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 December. There will be an increased Police presence between the hours of 10am and 3pm. This presence will include staff carrying firearms. If you are in the … View morePolice will be conducting a training exercise at the old Arlington Apartments on Hopper Street in Wellington from Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 December. There will be an increased Police presence between the hours of 10am and 3pm. This presence will include staff carrying firearms. If you are in the area and hear loud bangs during this time, do not be alarmed as it is a routine training exercise. Read more

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2581 days ago

Cleaning: one off request

Sudhir from Oriental Bay

I need a one off clean in Oriental Bay: perhaps around the 4-5 hour mark,

i) 2 showers: tiled floor, tiled walls and glass door for each

ii) kitchen cabinets (external: i.e. doors) and the oven, dishwasher, fridge and microwave (outsides only for each of these: i.e. the steel surface)

iii)… View more
I need a one off clean in Oriental Bay: perhaps around the 4-5 hour mark,

i) 2 showers: tiled floor, tiled walls and glass door for each

ii) kitchen cabinets (external: i.e. doors) and the oven, dishwasher, fridge and microwave (outsides only for each of these: i.e. the steel surface)

iii) our front glass ranchsliders that open out into 2 balconies so easy to reach etc

may make a bit longer but that's fine.

Ideally in week starting Mon 17/12.

Sudhir

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