Takapu Valley, Wellington

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

1948 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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1947 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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1948 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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1948 days ago

Westpac Warm Up double glazing deals

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

For those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If … View moreFor those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If you're not with Westapc, talk to your banks there’s some pretty competitive rates at the moment.

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1948 days ago

Paint it yellow with Resene for Daffodil Day!

Resene

Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

Help us make a difference to the health of kiwis.

Shop online or call or visit your Resene ColorShop.
Find your ColorShop

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1948 days ago

Gazley Mitsubishi Free 4x4 Upgrade

The Team from Gazley

The Outlander is the 7 Seat SUV you’d design for your family, with the ability to carry everyone and everything easily and safely. While offering a smooth drive and luxury feel for the moments you manage to leave it all behind.

Now to help you get out and explore our beautiful country get a … View more
The Outlander is the 7 Seat SUV you’d design for your family, with the ability to carry everyone and everything easily and safely. While offering a smooth drive and luxury feel for the moments you manage to leave it all behind.

Now to help you get out and explore our beautiful country get a Free 4x4 upgrade saving you $2,500 only from Gazley Mitsubishi.
Find out more

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1948 days ago

TAWA LIONS MARKET OPEN SATURDAY

Market News from Tawa Lions Club

Tawa Lions Market at Outlet City car park remains open during level 2 from 9am to 2pm.
JAMS & CHUTNEYS - Full stock available of Idle Kitchen products, including Beetroot Chutney, Lime Marmalade, Billington Plum Jam & Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam.
SCRUMMY SCROLLS - "Handcrafted … View more
Tawa Lions Market at Outlet City car park remains open during level 2 from 9am to 2pm.
JAMS & CHUTNEYS - Full stock available of Idle Kitchen products, including Beetroot Chutney, Lime Marmalade, Billington Plum Jam & Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam.
SCRUMMY SCROLLS - "Handcrafted Heavenly Scrolls" will be joining us. See their scrolls at www.scrummyscrolls.co.nz...
Each week fresh vegetables & fruit, eggs, honey & car boot sales.
Enquiries to tawamarket@lionsclubs.org.nz

1948 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View more
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!

If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Nominate Now!

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1948 days ago

Interesting renovation find

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

It's amazing what you can find when doing up your house.

Stuff reporter Kate Green was visiting someone's home for an upcoming story when she spotted this old sign hanging in their garage.

The Dominion sign was discovered by the homeowners when they were renovating their mid-19th … View more
It's amazing what you can find when doing up your house.

Stuff reporter Kate Green was visiting someone's home for an upcoming story when she spotted this old sign hanging in their garage.

The Dominion sign was discovered by the homeowners when they were renovating their mid-19th century house in Ngaio in the 1980s.

1949 days ago

It Takes Dedication To Get Perfect Buns

McDonald's

Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar… View more
Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar in each of the buns which gives them the colour and texture that makes them perfect for burgers.
Find out more

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1949 days ago

RESOURCES FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

Raymond from Tawa

I have a huge collection of notes, quizzes and course notes from a Medical Transcription course I taught.
They can be useful for medical and nursing students as well as anyone learning medical typing, or medical terminology.
Please pass this information to anyone you know and save these useful … View more
I have a huge collection of notes, quizzes and course notes from a Medical Transcription course I taught.
They can be useful for medical and nursing students as well as anyone learning medical typing, or medical terminology.
Please pass this information to anyone you know and save these useful material going to the landfill. Thank you.

Free

1949 days ago

What's your pick for the region's most beautiful town or city?

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

The Wellington region has been overlooked in the stakes for the country's most beautiful centres.

Last year Lower Hutt flew the flag for the region but this year it is Waiheke Island, Arrowtown, Cambridge, Hastings, Hamilton and Whanganui on the shortlist.

Seeing as we've been left out… View more
The Wellington region has been overlooked in the stakes for the country's most beautiful centres.

Last year Lower Hutt flew the flag for the region but this year it is Waiheke Island, Arrowtown, Cambridge, Hastings, Hamilton and Whanganui on the shortlist.

Seeing as we've been left out in in the cold, tell us what you think the region's handsomest spot is.

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1949 days ago

Wellington, who's your Local Hero?

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

Hey neighbours,

Know a local hero in Wellington?

The countdown is on. You’ve got 12 days to nominate an everyday hero doing extraordinary things in your community! Don’t let their mahi go unnoticed – share them below and nominate now.

nzawards.org.nz...

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