Crofton Downs, Wellington

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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

975 days ago

No glass recycling pick up

Julie from Karori

I heard this morning that there is no glass recycling pick up in Wellington at present because of COVID , so if your bin is out today ( like mine was) you will have to put it back…..

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974 days ago

Karori/Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting 22nd March

Peter from Karori

Date correction - should 22nd March

Kia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 22nd March at 1.30pm in … View more
Date correction - should 22nd March

Kia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 22nd March at 1.30pm in Meeting Room One, Karori Community Centre. Access by 8 Beauchamp Street carpark, then a short walk to the Community Centre. It is also wheelchair friendly.

We will be meeting twice monthly, at 10.30am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Huntleigh Home, and the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm at Karori Community Centre.

We look forward to meeting all fellow stroke survivors, carers and friends and discussing how we are getting on.
Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

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974 days ago

Karori/Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting

Peter from Karori

Kia ora,
Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 22nd February at 1.30pm in Meeting Room One, Karori Community Centre. … View more
Kia ora,
Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 22nd February at 1.30pm in Meeting Room One, Karori Community Centre. Access by 8 Beauchamp Street carpark, then a short walk to the Community Centre. It is also wheelchair friendly.

We will be meeting twice monthly, at 10.30am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Huntleigh Home, and the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm at Karori Community Centre.

We look forward to meeting all fellow stroke survivors, carers and friends and discussing how we are getting on.

Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

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975 days ago

rooster

Jason from Makara

looking for a free rooster pref think my one on its last legs

975 days ago

Happy St Patrick's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Today is a perfect time to stop and enjoy the company of your neighbours, friends and family!

The team at NZ Compare wish you all good health, good luck and happiness for 2022.

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975 days ago

The Antidote: Five happy things to read about

The Team Reporter from Stuff

A toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.

Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St … View more
A toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.

Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St last week, before taking it home and giving it a clean. Read more here.

We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So each weekday we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too. Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered direct to your inbox.

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975 days ago

Annual Charity Partner 2022/23

Rita Angus Retirement Village

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

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975 days ago

St Patrick's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

17 March is Saint Patrick’s Day. It is the day when Irish communities around the world celebrate their culture with music, dancing, parades, and traditional food and drinks.

May the luck of the Irish be with you! Enjoy your day!

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975 days ago

Raising money for Ronald McDonald House

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Cycling is not your average painkiller but for Louise Curtis, it is the ultimate endorphin.
Battling brain cancer, a crippling foot injury and the impact of a cycling accident that left her with severe concussion, Curtis is in constant pain.
Traditional painkillers do not work and only cycling … View more
Cycling is not your average painkiller but for Louise Curtis, it is the ultimate endorphin.
Battling brain cancer, a crippling foot injury and the impact of a cycling accident that left her with severe concussion, Curtis is in constant pain.
Traditional painkillers do not work and only cycling gives her the relief from pain that her body needs.
She is currently taking part in the Ronald McDonald House to House challenge and is aiming to cycle 1500 kilometres in March to raise $750.

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975 days ago

Get decorating and save with Resene!

Resene ColorShop

Get 20% off Resene premium products at Resene ColorShops and participating resellers:

- Paints
- Wood stains
- Primers
- Sealers
- Decorating accessories
- Wallpaper
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Get 20% off Resene premium products at Resene ColorShops and participating resellers:

- Paints
- Wood stains
- Primers
- Sealers
- Decorating accessories
- Wallpaper
- Cleaning products

Discounts off the normal retail price of Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpaper and cleaning products until 26 April 2022. Available only at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers or shop online. For details see 20% off sale.
Shop online

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975 days ago

Click & Collect now available at Wadestown Toy Library

The Team from Wadestown Toy Library

We are pleased to now be able to offer a Click and Collect service!

Members can now log in to our website during the week to browse the full catalogue of toys, and reserve toys for the upcoming Saturday.

A quick, clean and easy way to borrow toys on your busy weekends.

View our website … View more
We are pleased to now be able to offer a Click and Collect service!

Members can now log in to our website during the week to browse the full catalogue of toys, and reserve toys for the upcoming Saturday.

A quick, clean and easy way to borrow toys on your busy weekends.

View our website here: wadestowntoylibrary.mibase.co.nz...

For more info see our newsletter here: mailchi.mp...

To join the toy library come in on Saturdays 10am to 12pm at the Wadestown Community Centre, 46 Pitt St, or email wadestowntoylibrary@gmail.com

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975 days ago

Fundraiser - Eketahuna Country Meats!

The Team from Wadestown Toy Library

Delicious fresh products from Eketahuna Country Meats delivered to your door, with a percentage of purchase price supporting the Wadestown Toy Library.
Enter code WADESTOWN when you make your purchase. eketahunacountrymeats.co.nz...
Offer ends 30 April. Order every week and share with your … View more
Delicious fresh products from Eketahuna Country Meats delivered to your door, with a percentage of purchase price supporting the Wadestown Toy Library.
Enter code WADESTOWN when you make your purchase. eketahunacountrymeats.co.nz...
Offer ends 30 April. Order every week and share with your friends!

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976 days ago

Wanted Tellus vaccum cleaner

Trevor from Khandallah

Hi does anyone have a tellus vaccum cleaner they would part with,needed for parts or running is good

976 days ago

House insurance affordability

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

If you are struggling to pay your insurance we would like to hear from you.
Stuff is doing a story on house insurance affordability. If you would like to contribute to our story please contact Piers Fuller on 0274490819 or email piers.fuller@stuff.co.nz
If you are struggling to pay your house … View more
If you are struggling to pay your insurance we would like to hear from you.
Stuff is doing a story on house insurance affordability. If you would like to contribute to our story please contact Piers Fuller on 0274490819 or email piers.fuller@stuff.co.nz
If you are struggling to pay your house insurance we would like to hear from you.

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976 days ago

Brand New: Pair of Mountain Bike Tyres (50 - 622) | 29 x 1.95 + Kickstand

Tim from Thorndon

Pair of (50 - 622) 29 x 1.95 Mountain bike tyres plus 33cm kick stand and derailleur protector.

Tyres fit 29 inch wheels. Inflate to 40 – 60psi (2.8 – 4.1bar/280 – 425kPa)

Came with Milazo 29 inch bike but un-needed as I replaced these tyres with a different type.

Kick stand is 33cm … View more
Pair of (50 - 622) 29 x 1.95 Mountain bike tyres plus 33cm kick stand and derailleur protector.

Tyres fit 29 inch wheels. Inflate to 40 – 60psi (2.8 – 4.1bar/280 – 425kPa)

Came with Milazo 29 inch bike but un-needed as I replaced these tyres with a different type.

Kick stand is 33cm from centre of rotation to foot.

Derailleur protector protects derailleur mechanism from outside impacts. (11cm x 7cm x 6cm)

Stand and derailleur are coloured black (although they appear silver in photos).

Stand and derailleur protector also came with Milazo 29 inch bike but un-needed.

Pick up from Aitken Street, Thorndon.

Free

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