Te Aro, 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!

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2398 days ago

Meeting for owners of residential units in earthquake prone buildings, 6 June

Geraldine from Te Aro

Inner City Wellington, as part of a collaborative lobby group for owners of residential units in earthquake prone buildings (EQPBs) - Body Corporate Chairs’ Group, and individual owners - invites owners to this important and urgent meeting. Please pass this information onto people you who own an… View moreInner City Wellington, as part of a collaborative lobby group for owners of residential units in earthquake prone buildings (EQPBs) - Body Corporate Chairs’ Group, and individual owners - invites owners to this important and urgent meeting. Please pass this information onto people you who own an apartment in an earthquake prone building.



When: Thurs 6 June, 6 - 8pm
Where: At Faculty of Architecture and Design, Victoria University Campus on Vivian St


Agenda
• Update on our lobbying of the Government and Wellington City Council to address the unfair treatment of residential owners - including the recent announcement of some funding support in Budget 2019
• Release of ICW's recent survey of affected owners and other research. The results are shocking.
• Free tool to help you calculate the FULL costs of strengthening.
• Update on buildings with pre-cast floors and insurance.
• Launch of a petition to Parliament

We need your support to push for action and ensure the voices of residential owners are heard. Please join us on Thursday 6 June.



You can RSVP to innercitywellington@gmail.com of via Eventbrite - link in the attached invite.

Meeting invitation.pdf Download View

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2400 days ago

Found dog ...

Roz from Hataitai

White small female terrier type dog having a lovely time galloping around the streets of Hataitai. I’ve brought her home and she is safe. Message me if you think this is your doggo!

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2398 days ago

Matariki whānau day

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Saturday, 22 June, 2019
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: Free.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon



New beginnings and new ideas

Celebrate Matariki at National Library in our Starlab Planetarium! Play amongst the … View more
Date: Saturday, 22 June, 2019
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: Free.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon



New beginnings and new ideas

Celebrate Matariki at National Library in our Starlab Planetarium! Play amongst the stars this Matariki in our Starlab Planetarium and weave your own Matariki constellation! Matariki signifies the beginning of a new year, new beginnings and a time for new ideas.

Lots of activities to try

Hear stories about the stars and learn how to weave your very own whetū harakeke.

Make a poi, have you face painted or design a kete using recycled coffee bags.

Lots of activities to keep your young ones busy!

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2399 days ago

Did you know Queen's Birthday Weekend is one of the busiest times to be on our roads? 🚗

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Last year alone, 427 serious injuries claims were made to ACC because of crashes and driving incidents over this long weekend.

Let's make sure we all arrive alive to where we need to go by following these four simple and proven road safety actions:

- Make sure everyone has their seatbelts on… View more
Last year alone, 427 serious injuries claims were made to ACC because of crashes and driving incidents over this long weekend.

Let's make sure we all arrive alive to where we need to go by following these four simple and proven road safety actions:

- Make sure everyone has their seatbelts on
- Remove distractions and stay focused on driving
- Don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking or are tired
- Drive at a safe speed for the conditions

With severe and changeable weather forecast for across the country the following winter driving tips are equally important as well.

The only way we can reduce unnecessary road deaths and injuries is by working together to be safe, considerate and alert on the roads. If you spot dangerous driving behaviour or urgent but not life threatening driving incidents you can report it to the New Zealand Police by calling *555 for free from any mobile device.

Have a great long weekend!

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2399 days ago

Solid Wooden Coffee Table

Kathryn from Brooklyn

Beautiful solid wood coffee table.

Not sure of the wood, but think it may be Mango.

Pick up is in Brooklyn. Feel free to view.

Price: $120

2399 days ago

Patterns: the printed image and a century of colonial-made furniture

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

The Friends of the Turnbull Library supports the work of the Alexander Turnbull Library, and promotes public interest in the Library’s collections.

A Friends of the Turnbull Library event

Date: Thursday, 13 June, 2019
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book. Koha … View more
The Friends of the Turnbull Library supports the work of the Alexander Turnbull Library, and promotes public interest in the Library’s collections.

A Friends of the Turnbull Library event

Date: Thursday, 13 June, 2019
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book. Koha from non-members appreciated.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

Art history of material culture
Art Historian Dr William Cottrell specialised in colonial furniture. He says that new research now reveals a formerly unrecognised art history of material culture.

Dr Cottrell's presentation will examine the influence of printed patterns over one hundred years of colonial furniture design.

He will discuss the three aspects of pattern production that influenced colonial domestic furniture design;
•the designer
•the manufacturer’s trade catalogue, and

•the publisher’s subscription magazine.
About the speaker
Dr William Cottrell is an art historian specialising in colonial furniture, and the award-winning author of 'Furniture of the New Zealand Colonial Era: an illustrated history 1830-1900' (Reed, 2006).



Image: 'Dining room interior' from North & Scoullar Ltd. Illustrated catalogue [Dunedin, ca.1882] p.10 EPH-B-FURNITURE-1882-01-010

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2399 days ago

Vintage furniture without the price tag...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Give new pieces a vintage distressed paint effect look with this clever DIY technique.

Rejuvenate old furniture and give it a fresh new look with our favourite Resene colour.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and… View more
Give new pieces a vintage distressed paint effect look with this clever DIY technique.

Rejuvenate old furniture and give it a fresh new look with our favourite Resene colour.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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2399 days ago

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Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.

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