Owhiro Bay, 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!

2280 days ago

Recycle your unwanted mobile phones

NZ Telecommunications Forum

Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View more
Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.

Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.

Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
Learn more

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2280 days ago

Vinyasa Yoga on Saturday mornings - Aro Valley Community Centre (9 am - 60 mins) - Brooklyn Community Centre (10.30 am - 75 mins) Blue Ocean Yoga

Jenn from Brooklyn

Hi there

I am a certified yoga instructor and will be leading two classes on Saturday morning. The first will be a 60 min yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second will be a 75 min 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 two classes on Saturday morning. The first will be a 60 min yoga class at the Aro Valley Community Center at 9 am and the second will be a 75 min 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.

Classes will be held Saturday mornings for the following dates listed below:

2019 Schedule (2020 schedule coming soon)

28 September
5, 12, 19 and 26 October
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November
7, 14 and 21 December

(Please note: no class on 7 December in Brooklyn due to the Brooklyn Community Market that has been scheduled. Depending on weather, we might be able to have a class outside).

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/drop in. Please bring your mat!

Look forward to seeing all of you there.

Kind regards
Jenn

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2280 days ago

Free stainless bench top / sink

Leah & Roger from Karori

Free stainless bench with builtin sink. It has a 5mm lip on three sidesand most of the splash back at the back.
Removed from our kitchen.
Good for kitchen, garage, tool shed, glass house, fish station or cut up for a project

510 deep x 1830 long

Free

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2280 days ago

DUNCAN ST OUTAGE

The Team from Wellington Water

Our apologies for the unexpected interruption to water supply yesterday afternoon – a water pipe was accidentally hit during watermain renewal works.

2281 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin.

For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
Book now

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2281 days ago

DUNCAN ST OUTAGE UPDATE 8.45PM

The Team from Wellington Water

Water has now been restored and the road is now partially open.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

2281 days ago

⚠ROAD CLOSURE + OUTAGE⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Due to a service strike as part of our Duncan Street watermain renewal project, we have had to close Duncan Street to traffic.

Water will also be shutoff while our crew investigates and works to resolve the issue.

We will provide further updates as we receive them.

2282 days ago

Do you have unused parking space?

Parkable

Earn extra income by sharing it with the community.

Hey Wellington City! Sick of the traditional car park monopoly? Parkable has come to Wellington and we need your help to grow!

Parkable is the 'Airbnb of parking', enabling you to turn your spare parking space into extra income.

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Earn extra income by sharing it with the community.

Hey Wellington City! Sick of the traditional car park monopoly? Parkable has come to Wellington and we need your help to grow!

Parkable is the 'Airbnb of parking', enabling you to turn your spare parking space into extra income.

- List your space on the app in less than five minutes.
- Share your car park with the community when it suits you.
- Turn off your listing anytime.
List your space

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2283 days ago

Food Bank Running Low

St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington

The Vinnies food bank is running low on a few key items:

🥫 Tinned fruits
🥫 Tinned tomatoes
🥫 Tinned vegetables
🥫 Tinned soup
🥫 Instant pasts meals
🥫 Cooking oil – 500ml bottles… View more
The Vinnies food bank is running low on a few key items:

🥫 Tinned fruits
🥫 Tinned tomatoes
🥫 Tinned vegetables
🥫 Tinned soup
🥫 Instant pasts meals
🥫 Cooking oil – 500ml bottles
🥫 Female sanitary pads
🥫 Deodorant
🥫 Shampoo and Conditioner
🥫 Dishwashing liquid and cloths/ sponges

If you can spare an item or two in your next shop, or have unwanted items in your pantry, please think about donating them to the Vinnies Food Bank.

Items can be dropped directly to the Vinnies Welfare & Support hub in Newtown or to any of the Vinnies Op Shops in Wellington.

💙 Did you know we run the food bank by a choice-based model? This means people accessing food support choose the food they want and need in their parcels.

2283 days ago

Do you know a Kind Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your … View moreWe're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your nomination is chosen and features in the community newspapers then you'll both receive a $50 Prezzy® card from us!

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2283 days ago

Houghton Bay Earthquake Drill

Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO)

Nau mai, haere mai!
Join us at a praise run through of an earthquake scenario. This will be hosted at the local community emergency hub, an opportunity to learn more about the hub and coordinate the way you will respond to an earthquake as a community. We start at 6pm with pizza before we get into… View more
Nau mai, haere mai!
Join us at a praise run through of an earthquake scenario. This will be hosted at the local community emergency hub, an opportunity to learn more about the hub and coordinate the way you will respond to an earthquake as a community. We start at 6pm with pizza before we get into the scenario. See you there - Ana

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2283 days ago

NZ House & Garden House Tour - Tickets on sale now!

NZ House & Garden Tours

Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.

We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to … View more
Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.

We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to take in the best scenery the region has to offer, try some quirky cafes or eateries along the way, and also visit our Hub; a one stop shop for all your house tour information and where they can meet the editorial team behind their much-loved magazine.

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