Takapu Valley, 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!

2472 days ago

Berhampore village upgrade

Wellington City Council

Come to the drop-in session and share your ideas for improving Berhampore village!

Saturday 23 March, 10am-2pm

Berhampore Community Centre, Centennial Flats, 493 Adelaide Road

The community has been saying for some time that Berhampore village needs an upgrade. This also came through in … View more
Come to the drop-in session and share your ideas for improving Berhampore village!

Saturday 23 March, 10am-2pm

Berhampore Community Centre, Centennial Flats, 493 Adelaide Road

The community has been saying for some time that Berhampore village needs an upgrade. This also came through in feedback we received last year as part of engaging on Newtown Connections.

Developing a safe cycling network, including a direct route from the south coast to the central city through Berhampore shopping area, creates an opportunity to make a village upgrade happen sooner.
Find out more!

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2472 days ago

Maungaraki Scouts Mystery Car Run

Christine from Maungaraki

Looking for a great weekend activity?

Maungaraki Richmond Scouts are holding a Mystery Car Run on Sunday 7 April, starting from Benedicts Cafe, Maungaraki Shops, Dowse Drive, Maungaraki at 11:00 am
Benedicts will be open from 8:30am, serving coffee and breakfast.

How does it work?
Register … View more
Looking for a great weekend activity?

Maungaraki Richmond Scouts are holding a Mystery Car Run on Sunday 7 April, starting from Benedicts Cafe, Maungaraki Shops, Dowse Drive, Maungaraki at 11:00 am
Benedicts will be open from 8:30am, serving coffee and breakfast.

How does it work?
Register your vehicle - any type car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle; any number of passengers - at Benedicts Cafe between 10 and 11am and receive instructions and a list of questions/puzzles to solve that will eventually lead you to the Secret Destination.
Rally is anticipated to take 1.5 to 2 hours.

Great prizes!
Once you've found the Secret Destination, enjoy some refreshments at our sausage sizzle and bake sale (cash only, no eftpos). After all or most participants have arrived, prizes will be awarded to winners in several categories, not just the first to reach the final destination.

Maungaraki Richmond group are aiming to send 20 scouts to Jamboree in December, which means a lot of fundraising. So challenge your friends to an amusing race and come along on Sunday 7 April for a great time, great food, fun prizes… and to help our scouts go to Jamboree.

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2472 days ago

Jim Beam Homegrown - Changes to waterfront

The Team from Wellington City Council

With Jim Beam Homegrown happening this Saturday 23 March, there are a few changes on the waterfront to make way for the event. The skateboarding bowl in Waitangi Park will be closed from 8am Friday 22 March until 12pm Sunday 24 March. Part of the Barnett Street car park will be closed off from … View moreWith Jim Beam Homegrown happening this Saturday 23 March, there are a few changes on the waterfront to make way for the event. The skateboarding bowl in Waitangi Park will be closed from 8am Friday 22 March until 12pm Sunday 24 March. Part of the Barnett Street car park will be closed off from 17-27 March, and the Harbourside Market will be located alongside Te Papa on the waterfront on Sunday 24 March – you can access it from the car park or Taranaki Street entrance.

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2472 days ago

Should farm animals be allowed in the Outer Green Belt?

Wellington City Council

Our draft Outer Green Belt Management Plan contains proposals to manage the grass areas on top of the hills. This includes taking sheep and cattle out of the reserve areas. Do you agree with this proposal? To find out more and to make a submission on this or any other parts of our plan go to: … View moreOur draft Outer Green Belt Management Plan contains proposals to manage the grass areas on top of the hills. This includes taking sheep and cattle out of the reserve areas. Do you agree with this proposal? To find out more and to make a submission on this or any other parts of our plan go to: www.wellington.govt.nz...

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2473 days ago

Could you be mortgage free in 10 years?

enableMe - Financial Personal Trainers - Wellington

enableMe is on a mission to make 10 the new 30-year mortgage term and enableMe’s founder and money guru, Hannah McQueen, is holding two Wellington seminars to show you how!

In this 1-hour seminar you will learn; the truth about money, how your spending psychology affects your behaviour, how to… View more
enableMe is on a mission to make 10 the new 30-year mortgage term and enableMe’s founder and money guru, Hannah McQueen, is holding two Wellington seminars to show you how!

In this 1-hour seminar you will learn; the truth about money, how your spending psychology affects your behaviour, how to pay less interest, get mortgage-free faster – and much more.

Hannah is presenting in Wellington on Thursday 28th March at 12pm and 5:30pm. Tickets are $20 for a single or $30 for two – book your seat now!

Text SAVE to 268 or visit www.enableme.co.nz
Book now!

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2473 days ago

Teaching that changes us all

The Team from Ministry of Education

All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the … View more
All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the whole country. And because entering means sharing their achievements, other teachers can follow in their footsteps.

Be inspired by what teams at schools, kura and early learning services are doing for our children and young people – watch the videos now.
Find out more

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2473 days ago

Free city buses and trains tonight for vigil

Community Engagement Advisor from

Update: We are providing free fares on buses and trains from 4pm till end of service.

We are providing free fares on buses and trains from 4pm to 9pm across all city services for this evening’s public vigil at Basin Reserve. Our thoughts are with Christchurch.
#ChristchurchStrong

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2474 days ago

Can you help us with our investigations?

New Zealand Police

Police would like to hear from anybody who may have seen, heard or have any information on the Christchurch attacks of 15 March.

People with information that can help the investigation can now use a dedicated form on the NZ Police website here

This form can be used to submit information, … View more
Police would like to hear from anybody who may have seen, heard or have any information on the Christchurch attacks of 15 March.

People with information that can help the investigation can now use a dedicated form on the NZ Police website here

This form can be used to submit information, photos and/or documents. You can also use the form to tell us if you have video footage, which can be submitted separately.

People are advised that this is not an emergency channel and that if they see anything suspicious or need urgent help they should ring 111.

2474 days ago

Get the finance you need to grow

Prospa

When catering business Baker & Son found it difficult to access finance from traditional lenders, Prospa was there to help. Find out how this family-run business used a Prospa loan to expand and upgrade their kitchen, and deliver more sweet treats to customers around Auckland. Find out more

2474 days ago

We're supporting Pedal for Plunket

The Warehouse New Zealand

Help the Warehouse support Pedal for Plunket provides support services for the development of health and wellbeing of New Zealand families.

With your help The Warehouse and Plunket are providing a baby essentials pack to families in need

Donate in store today and help give a child the best … View more
Help the Warehouse support Pedal for Plunket provides support services for the development of health and wellbeing of New Zealand families.

With your help The Warehouse and Plunket are providing a baby essentials pack to families in need

Donate in store today and help give a child the best start in life.
Find out more

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2475 days ago

Christchurch

Carole Neighbourly Lead from Tawa

Our hearts are with Christchurch this evening.
For all of those suffering, know that you are not alone. If there are people in our own communities that need assistance or just need someone to talk to, please reach out on this forum. What I know about being a kiwi is that when tragedy hits, we … View more
Our hearts are with Christchurch this evening.
For all of those suffering, know that you are not alone. If there are people in our own communities that need assistance or just need someone to talk to, please reach out on this forum. What I know about being a kiwi is that when tragedy hits, we show immense compassion and a willingness to help.

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2475 days ago

Gardner required

Sandy from Churton Park

Can u please recommend a person to landscape my backyard slope, thanks, Sandy

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