Crofton Downs, Wellington

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

1024 days ago

NumberWorks'nWords School Holiday Programme!

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Learning never stops with NumberWorks'nWords! Our school holiday programme is the perfect opportunity to kickstart the new school year! Send us a message to learn more and book your child in! ✨

1024 days ago

Karori Arts and Craft Centre's Christmas Market, Sunday 5th December

Margaret Taylor from Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

Christmas Market, 10am to 3pm at Karori Arts and Crafts Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, Karori this Sunday 5th December.

Lots of beautiful gifts to buy for a handmade Christmas plus plenty of plants, jams and Argentinian bakery goods. See you there.

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1024 days ago

Visiting the library under COVID Orange settings

Fiona from Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces

All libraries in the Wellington City Libraries' network remain open under Orange settings of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, with the COVID vaccine pass, contact tracing and face masks required.
To keep everyone safe please:
- wear a mask unless you have an exemption
- have your … View more
All libraries in the Wellington City Libraries' network remain open under Orange settings of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, with the COVID vaccine pass, contact tracing and face masks required.
To keep everyone safe please:
- wear a mask unless you have an exemption
- have your vaccine pass ready for scanning
- scan or sign in on arrival
- follow any guidance from our staff or signs.

Please check our event calendar for when programming and events will resume. The HIVE Makerspace in Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub is open by appointment only – book your space at thehive@wcc.govt.nz

All library members can continue to access a huge range of online resources via our eLibrary – this includes ebooks, magazines, movies, and online courses.

Answers to frequently asked questions about library services under Orange settings can be found on our COVID FAQs page www.wcl.govt.nz...

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1024 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Kelson photographer Andrew Gorrie took this stunning shot of a rescued tauhou/silvereye.

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1024 days ago

Coastal cool

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Transform a simple mirror into a modern piece of art with a wonderful coastal vibe using a selection of driftwood or wood decor branches and Resene paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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1025 days ago

Learn new skills, unlock your future.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses. From managing your money to starting a business, or upskilling in project management or leadership skills – we've got the courses to get you work ready.

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Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses. From managing your money to starting a business, or upskilling in project management or leadership skills – we've got the courses to get you work ready.

Enrolments are now open with classes starting in March 2022. Don’t miss out! Apply now.
Find out more

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1025 days ago

Studio on the Terrace

Andrew from Personal Property Management

Students or any young professional who need a studio on the terrace?
I have this lovely apartment which has been fully renovated - available on the 4th Dec.
Please call if interested:

Andrew 0274 888933

1025 days ago

All Age Fun Time

Letetia Cheetham from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

Last one for 2021, All Age Fun Time is set for this Friday the 3rd of December from 5pm - 7pm.
There will be games, crafts and sharing a dinner together. Wondering how you're going to start off your weekend? Start it with the best company, conversations and food.
Fo more info, feel free to … View more
Last one for 2021, All Age Fun Time is set for this Friday the 3rd of December from 5pm - 7pm.
There will be games, crafts and sharing a dinner together. Wondering how you're going to start off your weekend? Start it with the best company, conversations and food.
Fo more info, feel free to contact the office.

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1025 days ago

Why it’s important to choose an executor for your will.

Public Trust

When it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on … View moreWhen it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the importance of an executor for your will.
Check out the article in the link below.

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1025 days ago

COVID Vaccine Pass update

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

At 11.59pm on Thursday 2 December, Wellington will move to Orange in the new COVID-19 Protection Framework (the Traffic Lights system).

Wellingtonians will be required to show their COVID Vaccine Pass (CVP) at most of the Council's public facilities, including:

🚦 Swimming pools

🚦 … View more
At 11.59pm on Thursday 2 December, Wellington will move to Orange in the new COVID-19 Protection Framework (the Traffic Lights system).

Wellingtonians will be required to show their COVID Vaccine Pass (CVP) at most of the Council's public facilities, including:

🚦 Swimming pools

🚦 Recreation centres

🚦 Gyms

🚦 Libraries

🚦 Cemetery office and chapels

🚦 Service centre

The full list will be available at wellington.govt.nz/covid-19 as details are confirmed.

Staff working in facilities requiring a CVP must have had at least one vaccination and be double vaccinated by Monday 17 Jan 2022.

For more information, please visit our website.

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1039 days ago

Tiler

Rachel from Karori

Hi We are looking for some to do some internal tiling work, bathroom, kitchen and laundry, please let me know if anyone is able to help with this ? Thank you Rachel

1026 days ago

Dust off that camera...

The Team from Stuff

Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of … View more
Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of our six categories and head online to stuff.co.nz/summersnap to enter!

Our categories are:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Show us what your neighbourhood (and beyond) has to offer and and you could be taking your next photos with your very own Canon EOS.
ENTER NOW

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1026 days ago

Ballons and pump

har from Khandallah

Hi neighbours

Just wondering if someone have balloons and ballon pump that they want to give away..
Need for birthday decoration ..l
Happy to have if some other decoration items available..
Thanks in advance

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1028 days ago

Put away the lawnmower

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you thought of abandoning your lawn. Th Wellington City Council is encouraging people to think about the benefits of meadows.
The council team at Botanic Garden ki Paekākā are putting down their mowers and growing a meadow on Glenmore Lawn (pictured).
Not mowing means less maintenance but … View more
Have you thought of abandoning your lawn. Th Wellington City Council is encouraging people to think about the benefits of meadows.
The council team at Botanic Garden ki Paekākā are putting down their mowers and growing a meadow on Glenmore Lawn (pictured).
Not mowing means less maintenance but also has benefits for the environment. Not mowing saves on petrol and also promotes bio diversity. Bees, insects and caterpillars all love long grass.
What do you think about growing meadows and not cutting lawns?

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1027 days ago

Your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Life Flight

Kia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.

Like our Facebook page where we’ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the … View more
Kia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.

Like our Facebook page where we’ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the years. These rescues, and hundreds of others, are only made possible thanks to the generosity of people like you. These are parents, siblings, colleagues, neighbors that have returned safely home thanks to the
support of the community.

Show your support by donating today.
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