Tawa, 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!

1778 days ago

Wellington rents hit $600 mark

Reporter Community News

Wellington is the first region in the country to cross the $600 median weekly rent milestone, with a record-breaking $615 per week in January, according to the latest Trade Me Rental Price Index.

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1778 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner … View moreWe have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.

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1779 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

An easy one this week. What is going on here?

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1780 days ago

Tile Cutter Wanted

Nadine from Grenada Village

Hoping someone may have a porcelain 600mm tile cutter that they may be wanting to sell or could possibly lend me for a day or two.

1780 days ago

Poll: Do you support the council underwriting WOW?

Reporter Community News

The World of WearableArt (WOW) will remain in Wellington for at least the next five years after Wellington City Council agreed to underwrite this year’s event.

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Do you support the council underwriting WOW?
  • 26.2% Yes, it is vital for the city
    26.2% Complete
  • 69.5% Nope, fix the pipes first
    69.5% Complete
  • 4.3% Not sure, who cares
    4.3% Complete
141 votes
1780 days ago

Pomare Tongan tapa cloth exhibition at Te Papa

Reporter Community News

Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to … View more
Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to learn from each other and cultivate Tongan culture by making koloa (cultural treasures).
The exhibition runs to Sunday, February 14, Level 4 Toi Art. Akomai Heritage will host a public demonstrations on Saturday, February 13, 11am.

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1785 days ago

David Jones to close in June 2022

Reporter Community News

Flagship Wellington department store David Jones is to close.
The flagship store, which opened on Lambton Quay in the heart of the city’s Golden Mile in July 2016, told its employees on Wednesday that the business will shut its doors.
A statement from the company on Wednesday said it was looking … View more
Flagship Wellington department store David Jones is to close.
The flagship store, which opened on Lambton Quay in the heart of the city’s Golden Mile in July 2016, told its employees on Wednesday that the business will shut its doors.
A statement from the company on Wednesday said it was looking forward to introducing David Jones online to all customers in the second half of 2022, closely following the Wellington store closure.

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1780 days ago

Barbecue Set

Deanne from Johnsonville

Stainless steel. Pickup in Johnsonville

Price: $20

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1780 days ago

Rocking Chair - Refurbished

Julie from Paparangi

Beautiful refurbished rocking chair
Wood mahogany
Pick up Paparangi

Price: $350

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1780 days ago

Tile Cutter Wanted

Nadine from Grenada Village

Hoping someone may have a porcelain 600mm tile cutter that they may be wanting to sell or could possibly lend me for a day or two.

1781 days ago

Tawa Orchestra seeking more instrumentalists

Maria Sydor from Tawa Orchestra

Tawa Orchestra

Now’s the time to dust off that musical instrument gathering dust in your cupboard and join the Tawa Orchestra!
Level of proficiency recommended: Grade 5
No audition required!

First rehearsal of the year and open night:
Monday 15th February 2021 7:30 pm
At Tawa College … View more
Tawa Orchestra

Now’s the time to dust off that musical instrument gathering dust in your cupboard and join the Tawa Orchestra!
Level of proficiency recommended: Grade 5
No audition required!

First rehearsal of the year and open night:
Monday 15th February 2021 7:30 pm
At Tawa College PTA room

Want to know more? Ph 042339864


Enrollment details: www.tawacomed.co.nz...

Tawa Orchestra Ad2021.pdf Download View

1781 days ago

Blame-Game and Perpetual Promises

Michelle from Titahi Bay

Citizens of Porirua are fed-up with negligence by local authority to notify the public of continuing sewage leaks due to poor infrastructure. Despite repeated promises over the past two years, PCC finger-pointing and dodging of responsibility, blaming WWL (whom they part-own), shows a lack of … View moreCitizens of Porirua are fed-up with negligence by local authority to notify the public of continuing sewage leaks due to poor infrastructure. Despite repeated promises over the past two years, PCC finger-pointing and dodging of responsibility, blaming WWL (whom they part-own), shows a lack of leadership, and continues to be played out on National TV and in National newspapers.
www.newshub.co.nz...

1781 days ago

Kitchens

Ann Beales from Absolute Design Group Ltd

Beautiful Bespoke NZ Made Kitchens by Ann at Absolute Design Group Ltd 027 645 0785
ann@absolutedesigngroup.co.nz
www.absolutedesigngroup.co.nz...

1786 days ago

Captain Tom Moore dies at 100

Reporter Community News

I would not normally post something like this on Neighbourly but I think we can all agree that the death of Captain Tom Moore is sad news.
What can we learn from his death and selfless actions?

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1781 days ago

1000 piece Jigsaws

Jenny from Titahi Bay

The puzzles are complete. $5 each.


Country Cottages - Eastnor Cottage.
Aristodogs - Bull Mastiff.
Great Paintings - Winter Landscape by Pieter Brueghel the younger. Still in the cellophane wrapping.
Wasgij 8 - High Tide.
The Postman's Round - Post for the blacksmith.
Kinship - … View more
The puzzles are complete. $5 each.


Country Cottages - Eastnor Cottage.
Aristodogs - Bull Mastiff.
Great Paintings - Winter Landscape by Pieter Brueghel the younger. Still in the cellophane wrapping.
Wasgij 8 - High Tide.
The Postman's Round - Post for the blacksmith.
Kinship - Easter Egg Hunt.

Classic Treasures - Two Puppies.
Waddingtons - Cottage near Ringwood, England.
Holdson - Christchurch Arts Centre (before the quake).


And one 500 piece puzzle:
Summer Times - Provencal House.

Negotiable

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