Wellington Central, Wellington

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What's happening in your neighbourhood?

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2584 days ago

Why Video Marketing is Essential for 21st Century Business

Sam from Onepost Media

When you want to connect with your audience, you need to meet them where they're at. And that's why video marketing is the new black when it comes to modern advertising. Stuck in a rut with your marketing ROI? A switch to video marketing could be the solution - here's why.
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When you want to connect with your audience, you need to meet them where they're at. And that's why video marketing is the new black when it comes to modern advertising. Stuck in a rut with your marketing ROI? A switch to video marketing could be the solution - here's why.
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2584 days ago

Summer’s in our DNA

Westpac NZ

Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:

- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take … View more
Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:

- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take your lifejacket.
- Tell someone when you’ll be back.
- Don’t drive when you are tired.

And remember if you stray too far, the Choppers can help. In the last 12 months, Wellington’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 415 missions keeping Kiwis safe.

Stay safe in Chopper Country.

The Westpac NZ Team
Learn more

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2585 days ago

What is true commitment in relationships?

Mary from Mary Harker, Flow Life Coaching & Counselling

This beautiful quote captures the essence of what it means to be committed in your relationship.

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2585 days ago

Beware of the tiny homes scam

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.

A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process… View more
Hi neighbours,

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.

A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process of multiple surveys so the scammers can collect more information about the Facebook user in the hope of collecting personal details, including bank accounts. To read all about the scam, click here.

A fraud education manager says:
- People are helping the scammers by liking and sharing the post as it spreads the virus
- As soon as you like the Facebook post it gives scammers access to information
- If unsure whether it's a scam or not, look for terms and conditions - often these scams do not have them
- If you think you've been made a victim of an online scam, contact Netsafe and report it immediately. You can access Netsafe's page here.

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2589 days ago

Have you seen the cardboard box wearing cyclist?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

UPDATE: Talk about thinking outside the box! One Wellingtonian has been spotted sheltering from the rain inside a fully-intact cardboard box. Click here to read the full story and to watch the video.

The mysterious box man spoke to Stuff about about the story behind his biking … View more
Hi neighbours,

UPDATE: Talk about thinking outside the box! One Wellingtonian has been spotted sheltering from the rain inside a fully-intact cardboard box. Click here to read the full story and to watch the video.

The mysterious box man spoke to Stuff about about the story behind his biking attire. Click here to read it.

Did you see this person cycling about the Wellington streets? What are your thoughts on the outfit - hilarious or a bit silly? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2585 days ago

An hour with James Norcliffe

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Date: Thursday, 6 December, 2018
Time: 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Contact Details: events.natlib@dia.govt.nz or info@randellcottage.co.nz

James Norcliffe… View more
Date: Thursday, 6 December, 2018
Time: 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Contact Details: events.natlib@dia.govt.nz or info@randellcottage.co.nz

James Norcliffe at Randell Cottage
James will talk about what he brought into the Randell Cottage — poetry and books for children — and what he hopes he will take out of it: a novel for grown-ups.

James wears a number of writing hats. He is a:
•children’s writer
•poet
•editor
•teacher of creative writing, and
•promoter of poetry in Christchurch.

Apart from a collection of short stories set in China, The Chinese Interpreter, and a few other short stories, he has rarely written fiction for adults.
Writing for grown-ups
His time in the Randell Cottage has given him the opportunity to write a novel for grown-ups.
James's wide-ranging talk will include readings from recently published work and background on how the pieces came about and then — braving the superstition regarding talk of work in progress — he will discuss The Frog Prince, his current Randell Cottage project.
There will be ample opportunity for the audience to participate via question and answer.

About the speaker
James Norcliffe is an editor, poet and children’s writer.

His recent work includes Dark Days in the Oxygen Cafe (VUP), The Pirates and the Nightmaker, Twice Upon A Time (Longacre/Random/Puffin) and Bonsai: Best Small Stories from Aotearoa New Zealand edited with Michelle Elvy and Frankie McMillan (Canterbury University Press).

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2585 days ago

State housing launches futures

Housing New Zealand

"Our state house was a launchpad into my career and where I wanted to be. It truly helped me to follow my dream.”

Sam Cowley-Lupo, aka Sammy Salsa, is one of New Zealand’s most influential fashion stylists, working with the likes of Lorde and Stan Walker. He also grew up in a state … View more
"Our state house was a launchpad into my career and where I wanted to be. It truly helped me to follow my dream.”

Sam Cowley-Lupo, aka Sammy Salsa, is one of New Zealand’s most influential fashion stylists, working with the likes of Lorde and Stan Walker. He also grew up in a state house in Mt Roskill, Auckland.
Find out more!

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2586 days ago

Lined notebooks to give away

Caitlin from Wadestown

I have 5 lined notebooks to give away. Unused. Top two (spotty) are Noted brand from Whitcoulls, bottom two are from Typo. The other one was a promo item a few years ago but is also unused.

Pickup in Wadestown, Wellington. Please PM your interest and I will send you my address. Thanks

Free

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2586 days ago

Direct Wellington Zoo/Wellington Railway Station Bus Service

Max from Mount Cook

Prior to the 2018 Bus changes we had a direct trolley bus service to Wellington Zoo from the Railway Station, being the number 10 during the Week and we had the number 23 on the Weekends. Since July 2018, there has been no direct service to the Zoo anymore, instead you have to catch High Frequency … View morePrior to the 2018 Bus changes we had a direct trolley bus service to Wellington Zoo from the Railway Station, being the number 10 during the Week and we had the number 23 on the Weekends. Since July 2018, there has been no direct service to the Zoo anymore, instead you have to catch High Frequency bus to Wellington Hospital then catch a feeder bus from Wellington Hospital to the zoo, a journey of 1.5km.

Please sign the petition at:

www.change.org...

2586 days ago

Supporting kiwi kids and learning

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, … View more
The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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2586 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

The Team from Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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