Strathmore Park, Wellington

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

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

1954 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1958 days ago

UPDATE: Council backs exponentially increasing parking rates

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Wellington City Council has approved a policy giving it the authority to impose exponentially increasing parking rate charges.
The first two hours would be charged at a set rate, with an increasing hourly rate kicking in after that in problem areas in the central city.

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1954 days ago

Looking For A One Bedroom flat/sleepout/studio

Donna from Miramar

Urgently looking for a small rental for a single man in his early 60's. Anything considered. Tidy and reliable. Able to do odd jobs around the place if needed. Ref's available. Any location. Please reply to post or ring Amy on 0273704882.

1955 days ago

Thank you from Newbolds Upper Hutt

Newbolds

Thank you for all your support during lockdown Wellington, and for your ongoing support during this uncertain time.

We’ve been absolutely blown away! Being locally owned, this means the world to us.

See our website for great deals from our suppliers who also love supporting locally owned … View more
Thank you for all your support during lockdown Wellington, and for your ongoing support during this uncertain time.

We’ve been absolutely blown away! Being locally owned, this means the world to us.

See our website for great deals from our suppliers who also love supporting locally owned businesses.

•We deliver and install Wellington wide
•We’ll even take away your old appliance
•Award winning customer service
•Come in and see us instore or shop online

Meet the friendly local team at Newbolds Upper Hutt. Kevin, Mike, Brandon and owner Darren (seen below)
NEWBOLDS UPPER HUTT
119-121 MAIN STREET
528-5769
Webiste: www.newbolds.co.nz

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1955 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Learn more

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1955 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View more
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.

Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Enter here!

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1955 days ago

DROP IN SESSIONS AT ROXY FOR WCC DRAFT SPATIAL PLAN

Karl Frost from Strathmore Park Residents Association (Inc)

As people may be aware, WCC has just released its draft spatial plan for the future growth of the city. Consultation on the draft spatial plan closes Monday 5th October at 5 pm, and information on how to submit is on the WCC website.
There will be two drop in sessions at the Roxy attended by … View more
As people may be aware, WCC has just released its draft spatial plan for the future growth of the city. Consultation on the draft spatial plan closes Monday 5th October at 5 pm, and information on how to submit is on the WCC website.
There will be two drop in sessions at the Roxy attended by officers to answer any questions. These are Tues 25th August and Wednesday 26th August, both from 10 am to 2pm.
There are also other opportunities at other city sessions which all are welcome to attend, as per the link below.

1959 days ago

Show us your homemade masks!

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Kiwis have turned to making their own face masks at home after last week’s reintroduction of Covid-19 alert levels caught many on the hop.

We'd love to see your home made masks - you can post picture of them by clicking on the paperclip icon in the comments box.

Extra points for funky … View more
Kiwis have turned to making their own face masks at home after last week’s reintroduction of Covid-19 alert levels caught many on the hop.

We'd love to see your home made masks - you can post picture of them by clicking on the paperclip icon in the comments box.

Extra points for funky patterns and clever fastening systems!

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1957 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.

www.stuff.co.nz...

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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
1956 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

1956 days ago

500 card club

Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

500 card club is looking for new members! We are starting back on the 2nd September - every Wednesday from 10.30-3pm. Get in touch if you are keen or just show up! Bring along $2 if you can. Free tea & coffee.
Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, 27 Chelsea St. 04 388 1944 or … View more
500 card club is looking for new members! We are starting back on the 2nd September - every Wednesday from 10.30-3pm. Get in touch if you are keen or just show up! Bring along $2 if you can. Free tea & coffee.
Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, 27 Chelsea St. 04 388 1944 or saskia@mmcc.org.nz

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1957 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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1957 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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