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!

2560 days ago

Thank you!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As of 10am this morning, we've raised $5000 towards wasp control. The more we raise the more work we can do, so thank you to those who have already contributed. If you wish to donate and find out more about the project you can do so here givealittle.co.nz...

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2563 days ago

Are you ready to completely ditch plastic bags?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after … View more
Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after this date. To read more, click here.

Do you support the single-use plastic bag ban? How will the ban affect your life?

Have you already adapted to a plastic bag-free life or will this mean big changes in your household? What are your tips and tricks for ensuring the ban doesn't cause havoc when you hit the shops?

Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff

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2560 days ago

Update on today's train chaos

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington train commuters will face significant disruption to their travels because of urgent mechanical work needed on train carriages.

Transdev spokeswoman Emily Liddell said Johnsonville's train service has been reduced to one running every 30 minutes and no trains would be running on … View more
Wellington train commuters will face significant disruption to their travels because of urgent mechanical work needed on train carriages.

Transdev spokeswoman Emily Liddell said Johnsonville's train service has been reduced to one running every 30 minutes and no trains would be running on the Melling line.

The Melling line service will be replaced with a shuttle bus running between Petone and Melling.

The urgent mechanical inspections are expected to impact peak commuter times today in the morning and afternoon. Read more here

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2561 days ago

Have a free trip on Christmas Day

Metlink

Looks like Christmas is fast approaching. If you’re visiting family and friends you can travel on Metlink buses and trains FREE on Christmas Day. It’s our way of saying thanks.

The bus driver will issue you with a $0 ticket or just tag on and tag off with your Snapper and you won’t be … View more
Looks like Christmas is fast approaching. If you’re visiting family and friends you can travel on Metlink buses and trains FREE on Christmas Day. It’s our way of saying thanks.

The bus driver will issue you with a $0 ticket or just tag on and tag off with your Snapper and you won’t be charged. Train travellers can just board and ride for free.
Learn more

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2561 days ago

TAWA LIONS SATURDAY MARKET - 9am to 2pm

Market News from Tawa Lions Club

The Tawa Lions Market at Outlet City will continue to operate every Saturday during the holiday period.
For Christmas and New Year get your fresh veges, eggs, jams, honey, Lions Xmas cakes and various produce and products from local stalls on the day.
Car boot sites only $10.00, no need to book -… View more
The Tawa Lions Market at Outlet City will continue to operate every Saturday during the holiday period.
For Christmas and New Year get your fresh veges, eggs, jams, honey, Lions Xmas cakes and various produce and products from local stalls on the day.
Car boot sites only $10.00, no need to book - just turn up."

2561 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2561 days ago

Surface flooding on State Highways 1 and 2

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington drivers have been asked to take care on the roads due to surface flooding following persistent rain. Read more

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2561 days ago

Linden Christmas BBQ

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Linden Christmas BBQ takes place tomorrow (Fri 21 Dec) at Linden Social Centre. Come along from 12-2pm for a sausage sizzle, some festive fun and lots more! To find out more, click here.

2562 days ago

Getting around over the Christmas period

Metlink

In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the … View more
In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Learn more

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2562 days ago

SEASON’S GREETINGS from the Rotary Club of Tawa

Ian Munro from Rotary Club of Tawa Inc.

2018 has been a great year as a result of the support of the people of Tawa. When you support events like the Book Fair and Toot4Tucker you are helping Rotary make a difference locally and globally in these ways.
LOCALLY: re-stocking the Foodbank; supporting the work of the Life Education Trust, … View more
2018 has been a great year as a result of the support of the people of Tawa. When you support events like the Book Fair and Toot4Tucker you are helping Rotary make a difference locally and globally in these ways.
LOCALLY: re-stocking the Foodbank; supporting the work of the Life Education Trust, Foster Hope, the Stroke Foundation, Pest Free Tawa, Ronald McDonald House, the Hospice, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Epilepsy NZ and the Light Party; putting Dictionaries in Prison and in Schools, and a defibrillator in the MenzShed; hanging flower baskets in the shopping precinct; and helping with street collections, Spring into Tawa and the re-establishment of Probus.
Rotary has been able to send young locals to Rotary Leadership, Science & Technology, and Innovative Young Minds courses and recognise the Tawa Young Employee of the Year.
GLOBALLY, we sent some medical aid to Timor-Leste, clothing for Solomon Islands’ children, a shelter box to Indonesia, a contribution towards polio eradication, a student to the UN Pacific Forum and an exchange student to Canada; while hosting exchange students from Belgium and Canada and having a presence at the Presidential Peacebuilding Conference.
May you have a merry and peaceful Christmas.

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