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Police involved with him just now, about time someone did something.

im looking for good clubs and bars to go to in welly, anyone have any recommendations?

Returned to NZ after 16 yrs O/s - born in CHC

Looking to learn what's cool and meet good, chilled and interesting humans

Middle aged white guy trying hard to make changes for good

GONE 🙏

If anyone wants them.

I will send you a screenshot if you comment first but they haven’t checked tickets lately. I may not be able to “check in” as won’t have data likely.

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I need some advice after being scammed on TradeMe. A few months ago, I purchased some outdoor lights from a seller in Lower Hutt. The initial trade went smoothly—I picked the lights up from her house and paid via bank transfer. A few days later, she contacted me offering more of the same lights. I paid $415 to the same account, but she never sent the items.

At first, she kept making excuses (delays, then promising to drop them off in person), but eventually, she stopped answering my calls, texts, and emails. After being very patient, I realised she had no intention of following through. I filed a police report and provided them with her address, contact details, and info from TradeMe (who also closed her account).

It’s been 8 weeks since I reported it to the police. When I followed up today, they said: “We don’t have any updates at this time. We’ve reviewed all available evidence and can’t proceed further, but will keep your report on file.”

I’m hoping to hear from others who have dealt with something similar. What did the police response mean? Are they likely to follow up, or does this sound like a dead end? Should I visit her house myself, or would that come across as aggressive, given she has young kids? Lastly, am I allowed to post her details publicly to try to get a response, or is there a better way to handle this? I’m

Anyone know what the car honking / screaming / music is coming from atm in Te Aro?

Hi

I am 23M recently moved to Wellington and looking to meet up with more people and be more socialise..

Anyone keen for a catch up...

Thanks

Aside from a library as I think they’re all closed

Hey folks! Hoping to get some recommendations on relatively decent hairdressers in the area. I've moved to Upper Hutt quite recently and I'm in desperate need of getting my hair done! I'm willing to travel a bit so don't feel obliged to only mention Upper Hutt hairdressers, I'd be willing to go anywhere around the Wellington area.

Some background info that might help narrow recommendations.

I've immigrated from England, so have literally never been to any kiwi hair salons and I don't have any family/friends here to suggest anywhere in particular, hence the request.

The last time I got my hair done was before I moved across the planet, so around 2021, and boy does it show!

My hair is very long (to roughly my waist) and quite straight and flat (aka lifeless and boring).

My hope is to get it cut shorter and probably get it permed because I've never had a perm before and that sounds fun!

I'm looking for someone who knows how to deal with long hair, but who also knows how to dramatically transform it. The last time I went somewhere I'd never been before in the UK and asked for a fringe/bangs, the stylist was clearly unsure how to keep my hair long and just make the front bit into a reasonable fringe. It was not a fun time haha.

In terms of price I'm willing to be realistic. Obviously I don't want to be spending an absolute fortune, but I'm aware that what I'm requesting is going to be fairly expensive, so I'm happy to take a variety of hairdresser price ranges.

TLDR: any suggestions of hairdressers out there that aren't intimidated by long hair who can cut it into a reasonable (preferably shorter) style and who also do perms?

Hi, I'm new to Wellington and I'm looking for a good place to find loose tea. Preferably not bagged tea, or chains like T2. Tea you can buy per gram.

Can be an organic shop; or a dedicated store for tea, ...

I'm looking for Earl Gray, Gunpowder, Rooibos, Pu Ehr, and whatever other types of tea the store has on offer, I like to experiment and test :D

Is there really no tyre repair shops open in Wellington on a Sunday? I've been waiting for hubby to get home from travelling to help me, but he wasnt upfront with when he would be home and this damn wind means he's been delayed further. Super annoyed because I should have ignored him and sorted it out this morning but I didn't think everyone would be closed on Sundays!

Big anniversary coming up and the best money we spent on our wedding was a band with great musicians. So we are thinking we might do this again. Style doesn’t necessarily matter but we enjoyed having a group who played their own music last time… everyone danced… so I’m hoping there’s a new group of musos who can be hired for a party.

Where should we start looking?

Is this in a significant flooding risk zone? Porirua council site says flooding not assessed for this area.

Hey team!

Internationally acclaimed DJ & Producer Makoto is headling a daytime DnB party from 3pm-9pm @ The Garden Hotel

Hope to see some familiar faces!

First, sorry.

Enviro was the most relevant.

second:

Does anyone know of a lapidary or some such type establishment in the Wellington city confines?

I have some stuff that I would love to cut apart to measure and learn from.

needs to be a visceral type grinding cutter that leaves an almost measurable face.

I'm talking, blades in oils soaked containments with crazy rpms

hoped result is a face to allow a measure through visual and maybe tactile exposure of the rock interior itself.

Thanks in advance

I am not sexually active, but after seeing what's been happening overseas, I want to buy plan B to store as part of my safety plans (I do not want to debate about whether this is a necessary step or not)

Where is the best place to go? How much would it cost? And what do I have to say?

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Edit: I said I didn't want to debate, but since people are immediately doing it anyway. The US situation has made me reflect in the situation and realise that my mental health might leave me incapable of advocating for myself or reaching out to others to get what I need if I was assaulted. So I don't see why trying to be prepare beforehand is so ridiculous... I also know that in a big emergency, supply chains could get pretty fucked for quite a while. So it might not always be available on demand, even if it is normally

Anyone know what's happening with Meow Nui live music venue? I heard there were some issues/delays with meeting council requirements or liquor licence or something but that was ages ago.

Hey everyone. Realising my wof runs out this month. I was wondering the best place to get a full service along with a WOF - preferably on the cheaper side. Cheers in advance!

Edit: CBD preferably

Hi! Looking to come to Wellington for three months this spring. Can anyone recommend a specific area and / or a site to book a furnished rental that isn’t Airbnb?

My first time there, and I’m really looking into finding a place to settle if America descends into hell.

Any advice is so appreciated! I’ve always wanted to visit NZ and it seems like now I have the kick I needed.

Thank you!

Any recommendations for a house wash company in Wellington? I have a 1920’s weatherboard home. Want the windows and exterior walls cleaned

Appreciate any recommendations and indication on what it cost.

I posted here a couple of days ago wondering if the Fever Up Candlelight concert was legit as there were really mixed reviews online and from the reddit responses, people were skeptical/negative from past events they'd done. My husband had already booked the tickets for Fri 8th Nov so we went along anyway with the address as 1 Molesworth St.(they definitely need better instructions as it wasn't clear we could actually go inside Parliament and no signage). We were looking confused outside and a security guard called out to us "you here for the concert?" And we followed her back in the main entrance and went through security scanning. The event was in one of their beautiful council Chambers and performance by Vivid Strings Quartet. Fantastic music by Hans Zimmer in an impressive setting. The place was covered in candles (they told us over 2000).

So I'm thinking maybe Fever Up has dropped the ball previously and is now being managed a lot better.

There's tickets for tonight if you're interested for Vivaldi Four Seaons but in the same great location https://feverup.com/m/199770