Crofton Downs, Wellington

714 days ago

What's On at the National Library Summer 2023

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Kia ora, and welcome to this 2023 summer events notice.

We are excited to share our events for early 2023.
Come in to the National Library and see the 1835 He Whakaputanga, the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, and the 1893 Women's Suffrage Petition exhibition He Tohu. You can also explore these… View more
Kia ora, and welcome to this 2023 summer events notice.

We are excited to share our events for early 2023.
Come in to the National Library and see the 1835 He Whakaputanga, the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, and the 1893 Women's Suffrage Petition exhibition He Tohu. You can also explore these as a self guided audio tour - Our audio tour is available in seven languages including NZ sign language.
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Toi box: The long waves of our ocean
Toi box is back! Our activities table loaded with activities, scavenger hunts and language learning fun will have something for everyone to enjoy.  The theme for this edition of Toi box is the National Library's new exhibition The Long waves of our ocean.

Date: Tuesday 24 January 20232023 to 15 February 2023
Time: 9am to 5pm weekdays, 9am - 1pm Saturdays
Cost: Free 
Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor
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Chinese footprints: A Lunar New Year walking tour of Wellington’s history​​​​​​​
Oral history advisor Lynette Shum and historian Nigel Murphy will take attendees on a Lunar New Year walking tour exploring the rich history of the Chinese in Wellington.

Date: Tuesday 24 January 2023
Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Cost: $5 suggested Koha on the day
Venue: Poon Fah Association, 150 Vivian Street, Wellington
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The D. F. McKenzie Memorial Lecture 2023: The secret life of books.

Join us for the 2023 D. F. McKenzie Memorial Lecture, by Professor Tom Mole, author of the best-selling publication 'The Secret Life of Books'. As new media radically changes our experience of books, this illustrated lecture draws on a wide range of examples to explore all the things we do with books — and all the things they do to us.

Date: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Cost: Free 
Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium Lower Ground Floor or Online, check out the website to register
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Tea and tours: The long waves of our ocean edition
Join our kaiārahi for tea and scones, watch a selection of the amazing photography in our previous exhibition 'Trouble in paradise: Climate change in the Pacific', followed by tours of our exhibitions 'He Tohu' and 'The long waves of our ocean'.

Date: Thursday 9 February2023
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: Free. Check out the website to book. Please note, this event will only proceed with five or more people
Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor
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E oho! The English text of the Treaty of Waitangi
E Oho! series
Join lawyer and historian Dr Ned Fletcher as he shares the research findings of his latest book ‘The English Text of the Treaty of Waitangi’ (Bridget Williams Books, 2022).

Date: Wednesday 15 February 2023
Time: 12:10pm - 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium Lower Ground Floor, National Library.
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New Zealand nursing, 1901-1931: Exceptional service in extraordinary circumstances
Friends of the Turnbull library
In the three decades following its formal recognition as a profession in 1901, New Zealand nursing faced challenges with innovation and resilience, creating new health services, caring for soldiers at war, facing a pandemic and rallying in a major earthquake. Dr Pamela Wood will talk about nurses’ exceptional service in extraordinary circumstances.

Date: Thursday 16 February 2023
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost: Free. Koha from non-members appreciated
Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium Lower Ground Floor or online, please register to attend online via the National Library website
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Chinese footprints: Connecting to collections walking tour
Connecting to Collections series
For this month's Connecting to collections event, Oral history advisor Lynette Shum will take attendees on a walking tour exploring the rich history of the Chinese in Wellington.

Date: Tuesday 21 February 2023
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: Suggested koha $5 on the day.  Bookings essential​​​​​​​
Venue: Poon Fah Association, 150 Vivian Street, Wellington.
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The long waves of our ocean: New responses to Pacific poems

For this exhibition, early-career artists Sione Faletau, Ayesha Green, Turumeke Harrington, Ana Iti, Sione Tuívailala Monū, Ammon Ngakuru and James Tapsell-Kururangi have created new artworks made in response to a selection of poems by Alistair Campbell, Keri Hulme, J. C. Sturm, Hone Tuwhare and Albert Wendt. These artists and writers address Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa in its varied and shifting roles, engaging with fictions and histories and encouraging us to inhabit new perspectives.

Date: Showing Saturday 26 November until Saturday 27 May 2023
Time: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm; Saturday – 9am to 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: National Library Main Gallery, Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor

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715 days ago

Rimu Display & Storage Wall Unit (Solid Rimu, custom made) $950 ono

Alison from Khandallah

Rimu Display Wall Unit (Solid Rimu, custom made) in ‘as new’ condition, and has:
- 10 x drawers (of which 4 top line of drawers are lockable, and have green Felt liners)
- 2 x shelved cupboards with door each (in centre of drawers)
- 4 x Leadlight Glass Doors for Displaying (room for … View more
Rimu Display Wall Unit (Solid Rimu, custom made) in ‘as new’ condition, and has:
- 10 x drawers (of which 4 top line of drawers are lockable, and have green Felt liners)
- 2 x shelved cupboards with door each (in centre of drawers)
- 4 x Leadlight Glass Doors for Displaying (room for additional shelves, if you wish to install yourself)

Measurements Width 2070mm, Depth 470mm, Height 2025mm.

Important Note: The top Leadlight Glass Doors part of the unit is a separate piece, which unscrews off the bottom drawers part of the unit, which makes it easy for transporting.

Must be able to pick up, as there is no one at address who can help with lifting.

To view text or phone Alison 0274477015

Price: $950 ono

Price: $950

715 days ago

TODAY'S TOURS CANCELLED

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

Regrettably we have decided to cancel today's tours due to this very unseasonable weather which would have made being outside rather miserable and possibly a little unsteady underfoot. This includes the Introductory Tours too.

We're going to move today's programme to next Sunday, … View more
Regrettably we have decided to cancel today's tours due to this very unseasonable weather which would have made being outside rather miserable and possibly a little unsteady underfoot. This includes the Introductory Tours too.

We're going to move today's programme to next Sunday, and those already booked on Murder & Mayhem have had their tickets transferred (please check your inbox).

We hope you all stay warm and dry!

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715 days ago

Rimu Desk (Solid Rimu, custom made)

Alison from Khandallah

Rimu Desk (Solid Rimu, custom made) with 3 x drawers on each side: $500

Measurements: W 1800mm, Depth 900mm, H 720mm.

Please note - Selling separate, or together with Solid Rimu (custom made) Office Sideboard Unit $400

Total together $900

Ideal for 'work from home office', … View more
Rimu Desk (Solid Rimu, custom made) with 3 x drawers on each side: $500

Measurements: W 1800mm, Depth 900mm, H 720mm.

Please note - Selling separate, or together with Solid Rimu (custom made) Office Sideboard Unit $400

Total together $900

Ideal for 'work from home office', now retired and surplus to our requirements.

Must be able to pick up, as there is no one at address who can help with lifting.

To view text or phone Alison 0274477015

Price: $500

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715 days ago

RIMU Sideboard Unit

Alison from Khandallah

Rimu Sideboard Unit (Solid Rimu, custom made) Office Sideboard Unit
with 4 x door compartments: $400
Measurements W 1795mm, Depth 445mm, H 720mm, with stainless steel trim.

Please note - Selling separate, or together with Solid Rimu Desk $500

Total together $900

Must be able to pick up,… View more
Rimu Sideboard Unit (Solid Rimu, custom made) Office Sideboard Unit
with 4 x door compartments: $400
Measurements W 1795mm, Depth 445mm, H 720mm, with stainless steel trim.

Please note - Selling separate, or together with Solid Rimu Desk $500

Total together $900

Must be able to pick up, as there is no one at address who can help with lifting.

To view text or phone Alison 0274477015

Price: $400

715 days ago

Get to your regional parks this summer.

Metlink

Our region is nestled amongst some spectacular landscapes and our events are a fantastic way to experience them.

From guided walks, to snorkelling our stunning coastline, your Regional Parks Summer Events series has something for everyone. Enjoy the bustling open days, feeding the eels, … View more
Our region is nestled amongst some spectacular landscapes and our events are a fantastic way to experience them.

From guided walks, to snorkelling our stunning coastline, your Regional Parks Summer Events series has something for everyone. Enjoy the bustling open days, feeding the eels, mountain biking or petting lambs while creating whanaungatanga and unforgettable memories for your whole whānau.

Pick an event that suits you and make sure it’s in your diary, so you don’t miss out on some of the best things your region has to offer!
Find out more

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716 days ago

Friends of Karori Cemetery - Free Introductory Tours

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

CANCELLED

Don't forget: free introductory tours (45 minutes) starting on Sunday 8th January at 11am and again at 12pm. Just drive in the Main Gate and head towards the Shelter to meet your guide (sign posted). FREE, no booking required.

At the time of publication, we also have 5 … View more
CANCELLED

Don't forget: free introductory tours (45 minutes) starting on Sunday 8th January at 11am and again at 12pm. Just drive in the Main Gate and head towards the Shelter to meet your guide (sign posted). FREE, no booking required.

At the time of publication, we also have 5 tickets remaining for our popular Murder & Mayhem tour. This starts at 10:30am. Tickets are $10 per person, under 12 years old are free. To secure your place, please visit our website: friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

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716 days ago

Thinking about Decking?

Price Smart from

Contact us today to speak to your local decking professionals. Our experienced team creates beautiful decks with the fine details being at the heart of every design. If what you are thinking starts with a deck we have you covered.

Speak to a friendly professional 7 days a week on 027 548 9818. … View more
Contact us today to speak to your local decking professionals. Our experienced team creates beautiful decks with the fine details being at the heart of every design. If what you are thinking starts with a deck we have you covered.

Speak to a friendly professional 7 days a week on 027 548 9818.
Visit our website www.pricesmart.co.nz... to get in touch to book a site visit.

716 days ago

Thinking about Decking?

Price Smart from

Contact us today to speak to your local decking professionals. Our experienced team creates beautiful decks with the fine details being at the heart of every design. If what you are thinking starts with a deck we have you covered.

Speak to a friendly professional 7 days a week on 027 548 9818. … View more
Contact us today to speak to your local decking professionals. Our experienced team creates beautiful decks with the fine details being at the heart of every design. If what you are thinking starts with a deck we have you covered.

Speak to a friendly professional 7 days a week on 027 548 9818.
Visit our website www.pricesmart.co.nz... to get in touch to book a site visit.

716 days ago

Test Your Knowledge With The Great Kiwi Quiz

Sunday Star Times

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between today and 29 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! The questions are based on our beautiful country so test your skills and see if you know New Zealand as well as you think you do.

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to… View more
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between today and 29 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! The questions are based on our beautiful country so test your skills and see if you know New Zealand as well as you think you do.

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a $200 Prezzy Card, with a total of $10,000 worth of Prezzy Cards to give away. The more correct answers you enter, the higher chance you have of walking away with a Prezzy Card this summer. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.

The team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
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747 days ago

Send in your little free library pictures

Reporter Community News

Stuff is doing a story on little free libraries. Nationwide they can be found in everything from fridges to bus stops and little red cupboards.
Please send a picture and short description of your library. Do not forget to tell us where it is.
nicholas.boyack@stuff.co.nz

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717 days ago

Garden stones

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

River-stone markers are the perfect way to identify your freshly planted seeds and seedlings, while adding a decorative touch to your vegetable garden. Use a range of Resene testpot colours to suit the produce you have growing.

Find out how to create your own.

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718 days ago

Subscribe to NZ House & Garden and get a $68 free gift

NZ House and Garden

Start the new year with a nourishing Antipodes’ night cream moisturiser. Subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years and receive a FREE Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream worth $68. You’ll have until 22 January to take up this fantastic deal.

Antipodes is New … View more
Start the new year with a nourishing Antipodes’ night cream moisturiser. Subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years and receive a FREE Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream worth $68. You’ll have until 22 January to take up this fantastic deal.

Antipodes is New Zealand’s Scientific Green Beauty brand, enhancing global beauty rituals with plant-powered, results-driven skincare featuring the world’s purest ingredients. To take part in this offer use the code ANTIPODES at checkout.

The team at Stuff and NZ House & Garden
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719 days ago

Monty the white cat

Kathy from Wadestown

Hi
I go past Monty the white cat that lives in Moore st opp city fitness

I would love to know what Monty's story is. I'm hoping that someone knows it and can tell me. I would just like to know his story

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719 days ago

Clothes Dryer

Anne from Crofton Downs

Old but still works well

Free

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