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!

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1052 days ago

Variety of bits and pieces to give away

Caitlin from Wadestown

Am having a clear out and I have a few things I no longer have much use for:

- Green 16oz capacity portable water bottle
- Sheep pattern coin purse
- 2 x micro SD card adapters (TAKEN)
- Pack of All Blacks branded playing cards (unused) (TAKEN)
- Small black cardholder
- Purple pattern toiletries… View more
Am having a clear out and I have a few things I no longer have much use for:

- Green 16oz capacity portable water bottle
- Sheep pattern coin purse
- 2 x micro SD card adapters (TAKEN)
- Pack of All Blacks branded playing cards (unused) (TAKEN)
- Small black cardholder
- Purple pattern toiletries or storage bag
- Two plastic document sleeves
- Samsung brand single USB port, AC adapter (TAKEN)
- Dual USB port car adapter (Anko brand) (TAKEN)
- Kathmandu brand packing cells x2 - large grey is approx 50cm x 40cm and smaller green one is approx 35cm x 30cm (TAKEN)


Preferably to be picked up contactless from my letterbox if possible.

PM me if interested in any or all items. First in, first served.

Thanks!

Free

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1052 days ago

Community Garage Sale

St Ninian's Uniting Parish

Our legendary Community Garage sale is back!

We are so excited to welcome everyone back to our garage sale and to trade again. There will be a few changes this time around though as we will be taking a limited number of table bookings and it will run in the morning from 9am - 12noon.

For any … View more
Our legendary Community Garage sale is back!

We are so excited to welcome everyone back to our garage sale and to trade again. There will be a few changes this time around though as we will be taking a limited number of table bookings and it will run in the morning from 9am - 12noon.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the office and remember to bring a mask otherwise, we'll see you there!

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1053 days ago

Fireworks

Sharon from Karori

Please Karori people it is not Guy Fawkes yet, heard fireworks going off around our area last night. Please be considerate espeically with the animals. I have my dogs and cat all prepared for the night of the 5th when we are supposed to let them off but its a pain when people do it prior to the … View morePlease Karori people it is not Guy Fawkes yet, heard fireworks going off around our area last night. Please be considerate espeically with the animals. I have my dogs and cat all prepared for the night of the 5th when we are supposed to let them off but its a pain when people do it prior to the date and during the day beforet gets dark. They should be banned altogether.

1052 days ago

Meet Chelley!

Simon from Cherrytree

Hi, my name is Chelley and I’m the Member Liaison specialist at Cherrytree. I’ve worked for Cherrytree for 14 years now and my current role is all about helping our members use Cherrytree to save as much money as possible.  My love of helping people and seeing the huge savings our members make… View moreHi, my name is Chelley and I’m the Member Liaison specialist at Cherrytree. I’ve worked for Cherrytree for 14 years now and my current role is all about helping our members use Cherrytree to save as much money as possible.  My love of helping people and seeing the huge savings our members make has made this role my absolute favourite! I can be described as the “Go to Person” for our members and I’m always here to answer any questions you may have.

If you would like to arrange a chat with me to learn more about how Cherrytree can help you save money email me on chelley@cherrytree.co.nz  with your name and contact number and I will be in touch.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Chelley

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1052 days ago

Lead contamination forces recall of sugar products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, … View more
Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, MPI said that that the food safety risk from these products is low, and informed customers who have bought these products to not consume them.

Here's what you need to know:

NAME OF PRODUCT
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg)
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg)
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg)
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)

BATCH MARKING
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg): Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg): Lot 21280 through to Lot 21293
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21302
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg): Lot 21272 through to Lot 21303
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21274 through to Lot 21281
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21278 through to Lot 21303

The recall does not affect any other Chelsea brands of sugar or any other products manufactured by these companies.

Customers are encouraged to get in touch with their retailer to get a full refund.

To find out more about this recall, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1053 days ago

Meet the 2 Hawke's Bay gardeners up for our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

They want to create an app to make it easier for gardeners to share and swap crops and seeds. Read their story and don't forget to vote!

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1053 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis New Zealand!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood stains) at Resene owned ColorShops.

Help us help our fellow kiwis.

Find your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops

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1053 days ago

Free home energy assessments for all Wellington City Ratepayers

Sustainability Trust

Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or why it's so hard to regulate the temperature inside your home?

Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?

The truth is that there are lots of things … View more
Are your energy bills so high they've got you feeling down? Maybe you're wondering where that draught is coming from or why it's so hard to regulate the temperature inside your home?

Or maybe your home feels (dare we say it) MOIST?

The truth is that there are lots of things that contribute to how healthy a home feels, and how well it functions.

That is why Wellington City Council, in partnership with us (Sustainability Trust), offer free personalised home energy plans specific to your home.

The end goal is to arm you with all the info you need to create the healthy home you deserve. We can even check to see if your home is solar or EV ready.

We also offer a behaviour-based home energy assessment for tenants. This assessment helps tenants maintain a healthy home with low energy bills.

What are you waiting for? Book in for a free assessment today.
Learn more

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1053 days ago

Thorndon Fully Furnished Apartment

Neil from Thorndon

RENT INCLUDES ELECTRICITY, WI-FI AND CENTRAL HEAT.

Beautiful fully furnished and equipped apartment in the best street in Thorndon! The perfect apartment in a restored character home complete with a private pool. The spacious living area measures 5m by 8m with high ceilings.

The apartment is … View more
RENT INCLUDES ELECTRICITY, WI-FI AND CENTRAL HEAT.

Beautiful fully furnished and equipped apartment in the best street in Thorndon! The perfect apartment in a restored character home complete with a private pool. The spacious living area measures 5m by 8m with high ceilings.

The apartment is especially suited for intermittent occupancy with a REDUCED RENTAL for such a tenancy.

Furnished with antiques, the rent conveniently includes electricity, central heat and Wi-Fi. French doors lead to the verandah, enjoy breakfast in the sun, overlooking Wellington Harbour. Live in a beautiful historic neighbourhood with all the amenities of the city.

Everything is provided in the apartment, making this the perfect Wellington bolthole for a mobile person. Secure, comfortable, warm and sunny, access to the heated swimming pool is included. Resident Parking available.

Eight minutes walk to Lambton Quay through the Botanic Gardens; Tinakori Road cafes, specialty shops, bars and restaurants are within one minutes walk. Only 500m to SH1 on-ramps in both directions.

Please call Neil at 027 499 1212 to discuss the apartment.

Price: $575

1053 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!

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1054 days ago

Any Chinese Takeaways do loyalty cards?

Paul from Thorndon

I used to frequent the takeaway joint at the top of Cuba St called Li's, and they did a stamp card for Chinese meals. But I think they changed ownership or something as they stopped doing it and wouldn't accept my card any more.

I'm wondering if anyone knows of any others around the… View more
I used to frequent the takeaway joint at the top of Cuba St called Li's, and they did a stamp card for Chinese meals. But I think they changed ownership or something as they stopped doing it and wouldn't accept my card any more.

I'm wondering if anyone knows of any others around the city or nearby suburbs that do the same?

1059 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Luca

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Margaret Stevenson-Wright from Waikanae is the proud owner of Luca.
"I am six months old and my name is Luca. From the moment my eyes open each morning I greet the new day with great enthusiasm. I have no sense of size and love everyone and every thing that I encounter – confident that … View more
Margaret Stevenson-Wright from Waikanae is the proud owner of Luca.
"I am six months old and my name is Luca. From the moment my eyes open each morning I greet the new day with great enthusiasm. I have no sense of size and love everyone and every thing that I encounter – confident that everyone and everything loves me in return."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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1054 days ago

All Age Fun Time

Sarah Richards from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

We warmly invite you to an exciting new event to bring everyone together of all ages to share stories, participate in fun activities and enjoy kai with your new companions.

For more information, please feel free to email us at stnup@xtra.co.nz otherwise we'll see you this Friday at St … View more
We warmly invite you to an exciting new event to bring everyone together of all ages to share stories, participate in fun activities and enjoy kai with your new companions.

For more information, please feel free to email us at stnup@xtra.co.nz otherwise we'll see you this Friday at St Ninians, 208 Karori Road at 5pm 😊

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1054 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”

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1055 days ago

Free Healthy Homes assessment

Andrew from Personal Property Management

Hi All,
Are you thinking about getting a property manager to help with your rental? Well now is the time! Any new clients that come on board in the month of November will get a free Healthy Homes Assessment done by an independent company. Up to the value of $350 (4 bedroom home or smaller). … View more
Hi All,
Are you thinking about getting a property manager to help with your rental? Well now is the time! Any new clients that come on board in the month of November will get a free Healthy Homes Assessment done by an independent company. Up to the value of $350 (4 bedroom home or smaller). Conditions apply but for more information call Andrew on 0274 888 933.

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