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1950 days ago

Poll: Would $20 off your meal at a restaurant encourage you to eat out more often?

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Hospitality outlets want the Government to spend $27 million on meal discounts to prevent widespread closures and job losses.

The Restaurant Association has launched a petition calling for subsidies of up to $20 per person for meals served at restaurants, cafes and bars.

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Would $20 off your meal at a restaurant encourage you to eat out more often?
  • 17.8% No - money's still too tight in the Covid emergency
    17.8% Complete
  • 14.7% No - it's not worth the risk of exposure
    14.7% Complete
  • 67.6% Yes - we need to support local businesses
    67.6% Complete
580 votes
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1963 days ago

Cochlear Implants

Tanya from Island Bay

Recently the Gvt made a very public statement saying they were NOT going to increase funding for adult cochlear implants. Why pick on us specifically ? They continue to condemn countless people to an inferior quality of life. I thought this Gvt. was supposed to care. ! I’ll think again … View moreRecently the Gvt made a very public statement saying they were NOT going to increase funding for adult cochlear implants. Why pick on us specifically ? They continue to condemn countless people to an inferior quality of life. I thought this Gvt. was supposed to care. ! I’ll think again before voting.

1949 days ago

Young Cabbage Trees Free

Robin from Newtown

We have several young Cabbage Trees - about 1.5 metres - looking for a good home. Healthy and resilient.

Free

1952 days ago

Poll: Are you comfortable leaving your details in manual contact tracing registers at shops?

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Of the 22 Wellington cafes, restaurants, libraries and shops with manual contact tracing (pen and paper) registers visited yesterday by Stuff, none had safeguards in place to protect private information.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner says businesses should not be allowing customers to see… View more
Of the 22 Wellington cafes, restaurants, libraries and shops with manual contact tracing (pen and paper) registers visited yesterday by Stuff, none had safeguards in place to protect private information.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner says businesses should not be allowing customers to see other peoples’ information, ensuring reasonable safeguards are in place to prevent loss, misuse or disclosure of personal information collected.

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Are you comfortable leaving your details in manual contact tracing registers at shops?
  • 38.1% Yes
    38.1% Complete
  • 61.9% No
    61.9% Complete
268 votes
1950 days ago

Orca update: Check out this snap of the pod by the Boat Cafe on Oriental Bay

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

This pic was taken by Lisa Adamson this morning. The pod looks like it has since moved across the harbour to Petone.

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1950 days ago

Book returned to Newtown Library after 118 years

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

The Earl of Derby by George Saintsbury was borrowed from the Newtown Library in March 1902. Having been found in Sydney, it has finally been returned 118 years later.

Library staff have seen reason, and the penny a day fine - it has been more than 43,000 days since the book was loaned since - has … View more
The Earl of Derby by George Saintsbury was borrowed from the Newtown Library in March 1902. Having been found in Sydney, it has finally been returned 118 years later.

Library staff have seen reason, and the penny a day fine - it has been more than 43,000 days since the book was loaned since - has been waived.

Anyone else out there guilty of having library books stashed away in their shelves?

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1952 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Welcome to our first ever edition of Way Back Wednesday. Each week we'll be posting an historic photo showing scenes from around Wellington.

Tell us where you think it is and feel free to share your memories.

Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection.

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1950 days ago

1 Week to Nominate

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Wellington.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and … View more
Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Wellington.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1971 days ago

garage sale items

Joanne from Island Bay

We've taken 2 car loads to the Sallies but having unpacked more boxes, we have yet more items needing a new home. Metal fire surrounds, linen, crock pot, Sunbeam pie maker, Sunbeam coffee machine, coffee grinder, large cast iron camp oven, children's life jackets, printer etc. We also … View moreWe've taken 2 car loads to the Sallies but having unpacked more boxes, we have yet more items needing a new home. Metal fire surrounds, linen, crock pot, Sunbeam pie maker, Sunbeam coffee machine, coffee grinder, large cast iron camp oven, children's life jackets, printer etc. We also still have some camping gear and a gazebo. Come and have a look tomorrow morning 9am to 12 midday at 21 Witham St, Island Bay.

1950 days ago

Cannabis control and 'End of Life Choice' public meetings - change of location and now live streamed

Administration Team from Island Bay Presbyterian Church

The venue for these public meetings is now the Baptist church, 284 The Parade, to allow more people to attend (respecting Level 2 needs). BOTH meetings will also be on Facebook Live. facebook.com/wellingtonsouthbaptist

Come and hear informed speakers on both sides of these topics.

The first… View more
The venue for these public meetings is now the Baptist church, 284 The Parade, to allow more people to attend (respecting Level 2 needs). BOTH meetings will also be on Facebook Live. facebook.com/wellingtonsouthbaptist

Come and hear informed speakers on both sides of these topics.

The first is this Wednesday 26th Aug, 7.30pm, on 'End of Life Choice'. The second is on Wed 2 Sept, on Cannabis Legalisation and Control. If you don't feel informed enough on these topics, please come along.

Compassionate Conversations 2020.pdf Download View

1950 days ago

Parked up to make a point

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Passers-by looked on with mirth and confusion at Alex Dyer's act of "productive civil disobedience".

Dyer was occupying a car park in central Wellington - sitting at a desk with his laptop open, engrossed in a meeting - having fed the meter for its use

His act was part of the … View more
Passers-by looked on with mirth and confusion at Alex Dyer's act of "productive civil disobedience".

Dyer was occupying a car park in central Wellington - sitting at a desk with his laptop open, engrossed in a meeting - having fed the meter for its use

His act was part of the Picnics in the Park movement which repurposes underutilised street space into neighbourhood amenities.

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1950 days ago

Car break-ins on the rise

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Wellington Police have recently warned of increasing incidents of vehicle related crime, occurring in the evenings and overnight.

Have you or someone you know been victim to a vehicle-related crime lately?
If so, what suburb are you located in? Feel free to share your experiences below or … View more
Wellington Police have recently warned of increasing incidents of vehicle related crime, occurring in the evenings and overnight.

Have you or someone you know been victim to a vehicle-related crime lately?
If so, what suburb are you located in? Feel free to share your experiences below or contact sophie.cornish@stuff.co.nz

Stay safe everyone!

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1950 days ago

Upcycle furniture with wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Use colourful wallpaper samples and your favourite Resene colour to update a tired old piece of furniture.

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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1950 days ago

Orca spotted in Oriental Bay (file pic)

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

An orca pod has been spotted in Oriental Bay this morning.

Have you seen them?

Feel free to post any pics of them down below.

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