Crofton Downs, Wellington

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

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797 days ago

Free 3 seater sofa

Janet from Wadestown

Free sofa 2200 long, 950 wide, 950 high. Pick up Wadestown.

Free

798 days ago

Portable collapsible dog crate

Yuri from Wadestown

450mm (W) x 560 (H) x 820 (L). Suitable for Cocker Spaniel/Beagle/Cavoodle size dog (far too big for my tiny ones). About 6 years old, but in good condition. Has carrying handle and foam liner with removable cover. Easy to clean. $20. Pick up in Kelburn. Contact Mike 021 0227 2823

Price: $20

798 days ago

Paint it Red with Resene!

Resene

Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail … View more
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 13-31 July 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Come in and see the Resene team today!
Find out more

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798 days ago

Nominations are now open!

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council are now open and close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. This is an opportunity to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that … View more
Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council are now open and close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. This is an opportunity to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your community.

Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your community
Find out more

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801 days ago

Do you love your backyard birds? Join this Neighbourly group!

Judi from Art by Judi Lapsley Miller

Do you have someone special in your garden? Have you spotted an interesting bird on a local walk? I've created the group "Pōneke Wellington Backyard Birders" for Wellingtonians to share photos, stories, and more about their backyard and neighbourhood birds! Do join us!
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Do you have someone special in your garden? Have you spotted an interesting bird on a local walk? I've created the group "Pōneke Wellington Backyard Birders" for Wellingtonians to share photos, stories, and more about their backyard and neighbourhood birds! Do join us!
www.neighbourly.co.nz... or use the "Read More" link below
[Photo is a brown tūī visiting my Ngaio garden last summer - how cool!]

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800 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Some delightful words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Those with delicate sensibilities look away and stop reading now. For the rest of you, this is one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. Two black swans/kakīānau (Cygnus atratus) were doing their whole love dance that they … View more
Some delightful words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Those with delicate sensibilities look away and stop reading now. For the rest of you, this is one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. Two black swans/kakīānau (Cygnus atratus) were doing their whole love dance that they do, with the twining necks and head bobbing (I have much nicer photos than this one - but this is the funny one), they finished with some post-coital celebratory honking. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a male greylag goose zoomed in and starting joining in with his own loud honking, while swimming around the loving couple - it quite put the poor old male swan off his stride. He wound up nipping the goose on the bottom to get him to go away - it quite ruined the mood."

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799 days ago

Open Saturday

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 15 July) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. Pop by to pick out some toys- we have outdoor toys (including bikes, sports equipment, and ride on toys) … View more
Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 15 July) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. Pop by to pick out some toys- we have outdoor toys (including bikes, sports equipment, and ride on toys) indoor activities, educational toys, costumes, baby toys, puzzles, role play, board games, musical instruments and more. Check out our range on our website northland.mibase.co.nz...



You can even reserve toys using the website.



We welcome new members (from any suburb) - an annual full membership starts from $75 and we offer a discount for community services cardholders. We also have Grandparent membership $50 for 10 trips.



Also, if you have ideas for how we could make the toy library even better then let us know in the comments.



See you tomorrow!

800 days ago

Reading Tip #3

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Give children lots of opportunities to read different things in their own time - it doesn’t just have to be books. There’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, magazines, recipes, and much more. Try leaving interesting reading material in different places around the home and see who picks it … View moreGive children lots of opportunities to read different things in their own time - it doesn’t just have to be books. There’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, magazines, recipes, and much more. Try leaving interesting reading material in different places around the home and see who picks it up ??

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800 days ago

Concrete pad

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Transform a dull concrete pad into an attractive seating area with a little bit of help from Resene Walk-on flooring and paving paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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800 days ago

Upcycle your Johnsonville 10-Trip today.

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Swap your remaining Johnsonville rides for a Snapper top-up at Wellington Station today.

From 1 July 2022 zone 1-3 and 3-3 Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets for the Johnsonville Line are no longer being sold. You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with … View more
Swap your remaining Johnsonville rides for a Snapper top-up at Wellington Station today.

From 1 July 2022 zone 1-3 and 3-3 Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets for the Johnsonville Line are no longer being sold. You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.

Visit Metlink.org.nz, or call 0800 801 700.
Know more

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807 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week a couple of pictures from Rosa Marie in Stokes Valley.
"Too wet and horrible to go a wondering this afternoon, but still managed to stalk the local birdlife from behind the washing line and get a few shots here and there as they feasted on the seed that I had thrown on the lawn. The … View more
This week a couple of pictures from Rosa Marie in Stokes Valley.
"Too wet and horrible to go a wondering this afternoon, but still managed to stalk the local birdlife from behind the washing line and get a few shots here and there as they feasted on the seed that I had thrown on the lawn. The cats however kept scaring them away."

800 days ago

Do you know a greenfingered hero in your community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will… View more
Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will feature in the October magazine!

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for the greater good, nominate them now for Ryman Healthcare 2022 Gardener of the Year!

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801 days ago

Spaces available at Sunshine Kindergarten in Karori!

The Team from Sunshine Kindergarten

Sunshine Kindergarten in Karori has spaces available and are welcoming new enrolments now!

👉 20 free ECE for all children aged 2 years old - 5 years old.
👉 Ideally placed to use the nearby bush as part of our Ngahere ako (forest learning) program.
👉 A diverse kindergarten with … View more
Sunshine Kindergarten in Karori has spaces available and are welcoming new enrolments now!

👉 20 free ECE for all children aged 2 years old - 5 years old.
👉 Ideally placed to use the nearby bush as part of our Ngahere ako (forest learning) program.
👉 A diverse kindergarten with children from many cultures make up our community.

💬 MESSAGE us on Facebook. EMAIL us at sunshine@wmkindergartens.org.nz. PHONE us on 04 476 9903. VISIT us at 21a Sunshine Avenue. ENROL here: www.wmkindergartens.org.nz...

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801 days ago

Basketball hoop on stand- hoop broken

Imogen from Northland

Free to whoever would like to collect it - this is a basketball hoop with a sturdy frame. Hoop has rusted off pole but could be fixed by someone who has the know how. Collection from Northland.

Free

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801 days ago

Grandparents needed!

Kate from Northland

Know any local grandies looking to take a family under their wing? Then message today!

Here at Grandfriends we bring together families and grandies in the hope of forging new familial connections. And boy is this a great family seeking the best grandie. Jo, Tim and their son Max (5) are active … View more
Know any local grandies looking to take a family under their wing? Then message today!

Here at Grandfriends we bring together families and grandies in the hope of forging new familial connections. And boy is this a great family seeking the best grandie. Jo, Tim and their son Max (5) are active and creative, going orienteering every fortnight. They would love for someone to join them! However, if that's not your favourite they are also creative; Jo likes op shopping and is interested in music, and Max is into art and building with wood. Bonus, they have a cat called Fuji. 🐱🧶
As a comment from Jo herself: "I would personally love to connect with a family/Grandie who loves playing musical instruments. This would be a real treat, and a great way to connect! If not music, then someone who loves getting creative in some form, whether it be through art, clay, food creations, beads, or whatever else, it doesn't matter really 😉"
If something you would like to be part of please get in touch quoting reference number 4956 Joanna.

To sign up or for more information visit our website www.grandfriends.nz...

Please note that this is an entirely volunteer run organisation.

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