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!

2569 days ago

Grace Millane will 'forever be a Kiwi', her father says

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View more
Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.

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2569 days ago

Donate to The Foodbank Project and help make Christmas wishes come true for struggling Kiwi families

Julia De Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

It's the final week to donate to the The Foodbank Project!

17,000 families will come to The Salvation Army for food and support over the Christmas period, but our donations this December will only fill 600 food parcels.

Every donation will make a real difference to families in need but we … View more
It's the final week to donate to the The Foodbank Project!

17,000 families will come to The Salvation Army for food and support over the Christmas period, but our donations this December will only fill 600 food parcels.

Every donation will make a real difference to families in need but we still have a long way to go. With only two weeks until Christmas, we need your help to fill more food parcels!

Donate a Christmas bundle today and help make Christmas wishes come true for struggling Kiwi families.

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2569 days ago

Tawa Christmas Parade

Kev from Tawa

Images I took of the Tawa Christmas parade
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2569 days ago

Celebrate New Year's Eve by the Lagoon

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Looking for a family-friendly event to take the kids to for New Year’s Eve?
Come along for our FREE event from 8pm at Whairepo Lagoon by Frank Kitts Park. There will be music, food trucks and a blast of fireworks at midnight.
For the wee ones who can’t make it to midnight, there’ll be a … View more
Looking for a family-friendly event to take the kids to for New Year’s Eve?
Come along for our FREE event from 8pm at Whairepo Lagoon by Frank Kitts Park. There will be music, food trucks and a blast of fireworks at midnight.
For the wee ones who can’t make it to midnight, there’ll be a kid’s countdown at 9pm. Head to our website for more information.

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2569 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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2569 days ago

Christmas Services in Wellington

Wellington Christmas Services

St Andrew’s on The Terrace invites you to celebrate Christmas 2018
- Sunday 16 December, 10am Lesson and Carols Gathering with St Andrew’s Singers
- Wednesday 19 December, 12.15pm ‘Carols Old and New’ Sing-a-long Carol Concert
- Monday 24 December, 7.30pm: Sherry/juice and Christmas … View more
St Andrew’s on The Terrace invites you to celebrate Christmas 2018
- Sunday 16 December, 10am Lesson and Carols Gathering with St Andrew’s Singers
- Wednesday 19 December, 12.15pm ‘Carols Old and New’ Sing-a-long Carol Concert
- Monday 24 December, 7.30pm: Sherry/juice and Christmas cake, 8pm: Christmas Eve Carol service & communion
- Tuesday 25 December, 10am Christmas Day Gathering

Wesley Wellington Parish Christmas Services - all welcome!
- Sunday 24 December 2018 (Christmas Eve Service), 7:30pm: Parish Family Carol Service: Rev Utumau’u Pupulu
- Monday 25 December 2018 (Christmas Day Service), 9:30am: Parish Family Service: Rev Sikeli Cawanikawai

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2570 days ago

Ho ho no: More AirNZ Christmas strikes on the table

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View more
Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.

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2571 days ago

THANK YOU, TAWA

Ian Munro from Rotary Club of Tawa Inc.

Thank you for your amazing support last week for the Toot4Tucker Foodbank appeal. You have restocked the Foodbank with 4490 food items. The cash donations totalled $1195.80 - an increase of 45% over last year. The cash donations are used to add perishable items to food parcels. Thanks, too, to the … View moreThank you for your amazing support last week for the Toot4Tucker Foodbank appeal. You have restocked the Foodbank with 4490 food items. The cash donations totalled $1195.80 - an increase of 45% over last year. The cash donations are used to add perishable items to food parcels. Thanks, too, to the supporting community organisations - Tawa Lions, Tawa Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Salvation Army, Community Patrol, Tawa Scouts and Cubs, Tawa Baptist Youth Group, Inner Wheel, One Agency and New World Tawa. Have a great Christmas. www.tawarotary.org.nz...
ROTARY: Helping the community to make a difference

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2570 days ago

Security Doors

Chris from Tawa

I have two of these doors with the surrounding metal framing bits and pieces. The lock works on one door but I have keys for both. Free for first in.

Free

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