I'm really trying to get back into the industry I studied hard to get into (veterinary nursing) but have really been on struggle street trying to get a role. I've pretty much applied to every clinic in Wellington and getting nowhere. I've really hit a brick wall and I've been out of the industry for a year now.

What do I even do? I'm worried that I'm going to lose the skills I studied and gained from working in the industry. I'm also worried that no one's going to take me seriously anymore.

"Report from LDR by Justin Wong

Kāpiti Coast residents would prefer that their area go out on its own rather than be absorbed into a single Wellington authority. Endorsed by 43% of the 2770 responses to a Kāpiti Coast District Council survey on amalgamation, a single Kāpiti Coast authority is the most preferred option, followed by combining with Horowhenua, at 36.2%.

Joining the Wellington regional authority was preferred by just 18.1%, while letting the Government decide fetched 2.7%."

https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=181835

Not surprised buggers don't want to be saddled with infrastructure debt and decades lack of investment.

Are there any interesting or unique events on over the next week? Topic is timed to catch weekend events, but anything up until a week away is fine.

Feel free to give info, link to events, promote something cool you're doing or otherwise get the word out in this topic.

Gigs:

• https://theimage04.com/
• https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/gigRegion/Wellington

Theatre:

• https://bats.co.nz/whats-on/

Listings:

• https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/whatson/events/wellington/this-weekend
• https://www.wellybuzz.co.nz

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Zephyr, the r/Wellington automod.

Just wondering if anyone else got hit with a sea of stones on TG this morning travelling south just after coming down the hill closest to Paekakaririki? I could see them hitting me in real time and must have been at least 20 stones hit my car...

My train is stuck just before Petone. Apparently someone is getting removed from the train ahead of us by the police.

Kia Ora,

My badminton partner canceled on me, so I'm looking for someone to play with tomorrow from 5 to 6 at Badminton Wellington Centre, 1 Ruahine Street, Hataitai, Wellington 6021.

I have already booked the court. No need to contribute.

It would be awesome if you have your own racket since it's last minute and I might not be able to find one for you (I'll try my best).

I'm looking for something casual as I haven't played in ages.

Thank you!

If you can describe the shape and size, I’ll let you know where you can find it

Has anyone else's nose picked up a dump smell in the CBD.

I've lived in Wellington for year's and cannot remember smelling anything like this in the CBD.

Kia ora reddit whanau

Looking for recommendations for professional carpet cleaners.

I'm about to move in to a rental property. The previous tenant had a cat, I'm not allergic, and this question is not about who is responsible for professionally/deep cleaning the carpets at the end of or before the start of a tenancy.

I just want the carpets clean before I move all my stuff in.

I am happy to pay professional carpet cleaners to do this before I move in.

I do not want to get a Rug Doctor or similar (ie do the job myself).

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Nga mihi maioha whanau

Kittlesfest is an event I'm organising as my way of giving back to the local music community - and there will be prizes for best-dressed!!

The theme is rainbows, bright colours, loud patterns - anything to bring a bit of vibrancy to these dark winter days!

Prizes have all been locally sourced and include:

• art work

• shirts

• a record store voucher

+ a few other bits and pieces including band merch!

Not all prizes will necessarily be limited to best-dressed so if you wanna rock up in your favourite local band shirt, you could still win something!

If this sounds like a bit of you, tell your friends and get a ticket via Meow:

https://meow.flicket.co.nz/events/75721f37-5ff0-4e44-87bc-4603af45ed71

I'd love to see you there! :)

PS: sorry to anyone whose already seen me post about this in here, but I thought I'd make one specific for the prizes and theme so you all know that dressing up is encouraged! <3

Heya, I've picked up a second hand but 2026 model NVR with a dead WAN port, that's otherwise perfectly functional, and I don't want this to go to e-waste. Would anyone have good enough desoldering skills that they could replace the WAN port? Thanks all!

Help! Does anyone know where I can get Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) removed in Wellington?

I contacted Skin Institute, but they told me they don’t offer DPN removal and recommended looking elsewhere.

Has anyone had DPN treated in Wellington? If so, which clinic or doctor did you go to, and what treatment did they use (laser, radiofrequency/electrocautery, etc.)?

I’d really appreciate any recommendations. Thank you!

Did you lose your wallet this morning riding on the Petone Wellington bikeway?

Let me know, otherwise I'll drop it into the central Police Station.

Strathmore, near tunnel, no power

Who else?

Kia ora, does anyone know if there is a shop in the CBD that sells NZ made and dyed (or undyed) merino or hemp yarn?

Does anyone know what is causing the constant and repetitive metal banging that can be heard in Wadestown, probably in Thorndon and Kaiwharawhara too if houses are close to the port.

My guess is the port but what are they doing?? It’s only started last week that I’ve been aware of.

I’m used to the banging around 1-3am that’s on and off but this constant banging is super annoying 😭

I’m coming to beautiful Wellington very soon and hoping to pick up any short-term work available, rather than an ongoing casual job, as I will likely continue to travel through the North Island.

Does anyone know of any apps, temp agencies or local groups that accommodate short-term work, last-minute cover or even one-off shifts? I recently found two days of event work travelling through Queenstown, but I’m open to absolutely any type of work in Wellington

I have pretty extensive experience in hospitality, events, retail, and general operations, and am open to basically any type of work.

I've been looking through the usual job sites, but thought locals may be my best bet for pointing me in a direction the internet can’t

Very grateful for any ideas at all :)

This is a chance to have a chat about Wellington, life, whatever you like. Feel free to speak your mind! Share your thoughts and get opinions. Good, bad, mundane, exciting, it's all welcome. The community is here for you.

Please throw some upvote love towards the topic and leave a few kind comments for your fellow Wellingtonians. Every bit helps and you will get it back when you need it most.

Fancy a good old rant instead? Do it in our daily rant thread.

New to this subreddit? Our wiki has lots of good info on getting around Wellington, what to do when you visit, where to eat and more.

Please remember to use the search function if you are asking something we probably get asked daily.

❤️ Have a cracking day ❤️

Zephyr, the r/Wellington automod.

Hey everyone!
I was wondering what’s cheaper? Flatting or 2nd year VIC halls

Hi everyone,

Slight TMI (though hopefully you just stayed away from the post if the title was off-putting), but I've been suffering from decently bad acid reflux over the last almost 3 weeks (I've had it before, but this is the first time it's been This bad) - and I am going to the doctor, before anyone tells me to do that -, and as you may've guessed if you know about acid reflux, my diet recently has been pretty restricted.

I'm going to be in the central city for the first time in quite a while today, and apart from a few things we have at home (banana, a few veggies, plain rice, plain gluten free pasta) and some Very plain sushi, I've been wondering if there's anything at all different but still hopefully somewhat safe, that I can have.

Does anyone have any recommendations of places to eat (or even of any particular dishes/snacks!) in the city that would hopefully have some things that are safer to eat with acid reflux? Even just things that could give me ideas would be a lifesaver 💜

Obviously people don't know my specific situation, but basically

- No fatty foods

- No fried foods

- Nothing acidic

Or, the least amount of those things in them possible.

I'm really really sorry if this is a stupid question, I've just been particularly miserable over the last few weeks, and what I've been eating so far has been getting a little bit boring 😭 (Though I realise that's part of it 😅)

Thanks in advance if anyone is able to help! 💜

(Also apologies, wasn't sure if this should be under 'Food' or 'Help' since it kinda counts as both)

EDIT: Thanks to the comments, realised I should've stated I have several allergies!! (Which makes this whole thing even more difficult 💀)

Food allergies that I know of:

• Nuts (ESPECIALLY peanuts)
• Peas
• Beans
• Lentils
• Chickpeas
• Egg yolk (Though technically I can have them baked into things! I usually give the example of I could have a muffin, but not an omelette)