Crofton Downs, Wellington

1180 days ago

Top spots for checking out Matariki

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

If you are looking for the best spot to view Matariki, the Wellington City Council has produced a list of good viewing spots.
*James Stellin Memorial Park In Northland on Tinakori Hill, James Stellin Memorial Park has stunning 180-degree views over the city to the harbour as well as neat night … View more
If you are looking for the best spot to view Matariki, the Wellington City Council has produced a list of good viewing spots.
*James Stellin Memorial Park In Northland on Tinakori Hill, James Stellin Memorial Park has stunning 180-degree views over the city to the harbour as well as neat night sky viewing opportunities.
*Tawatawa Reserve is a large flat grassed area that is dog exercise-friendly and is located on Quebec Street, in between the suburbs of Owhiro Bay, Kingston, and Island Bay.
*The Ataturk Memorial Park lookout can be accessed from the Tarakena Bay car park on Breaker Bay Road.
* Waihinahina Park, located on Ladbrooke Drive in Newlands, is an open grassed area surrounded with regenerating bush – an ideal spot for stargazing Matariki on a clear night!
* Homebush Park on Homebush Road in Khandallah, is a hidden playground down a gravel track has breathtaking views over Wellington harbour and the wide-open skies above.
Matariki is found low on the horizon in the northeast of the sky. Try looking there between 5.30am-6.30am.
To find the cluster, first find the row of three stars of Tautoru, or Orion’s Belt (or The Pot). To find Pūanga (Rigel) look above Tautoru until you see the bright star.
From there, scan left until you find the bright orange star, Taumata-kuku (Alderbaran) and keep going until you hit a cluster of stars. That cluster is Matariki.

The Matariki star cluster, photographed by Stephen McArthur.

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1180 days ago

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Cemetery Tours

Julia from Northland

Do your plans for the weekend include joining us on a tour? On Sunday (4th July) we are running our Heroines and Housewives tour at 10:30am and the First Catholics tour at 1:30pm.


$10 per person (children under 12 free).

If you'd like to join us - message … View more
Do your plans for the weekend include joining us on a tour? On Sunday (4th July) we are running our Heroines and Housewives tour at 10:30am and the First Catholics tour at 1:30pm.


$10 per person (children under 12 free).

If you'd like to join us - message friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com and we'll get you booked in


friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

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1182 days ago

Weather watch

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Drivers are being reminded to take care with strong winds, hail and the possibility of snow . It was hailing heavily when I left Maungaraki to head in to Wellington this morning. What is it like at your place?
Please feel free to post any photos you have of the weather.
Stay warm and remember if … View more
Drivers are being reminded to take care with strong winds, hail and the possibility of snow . It was hailing heavily when I left Maungaraki to head in to Wellington this morning. What is it like at your place?
Please feel free to post any photos you have of the weather.
Stay warm and remember if you do not want your comments used, please put NFP.

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1182 days ago

Are you in group three and waiting to be vaccinated?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We are looking for people in group three who are waiting to be vaccinated. If you had problems getting information or making an appointment we would like to hear from you for a Stuff story.
Please contact Brittany Keogh email brittany.keogh@fairfaxmedia.co.nz

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1181 days ago

Pies sold in wrong packaging leads to allergen scare

Neighbourly.co.nz

A recall has been issued for Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen.

The recall comes after a packaging blunder led to Beef and Cheese Pies being contained in Beef and Gravy Pies wrapping.

Here's what you need to know:
- Consumers with a milk … View more
A recall has been issued for Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen.

The recall comes after a packaging blunder led to Beef and Cheese Pies being contained in Beef and Gravy Pies wrapping.

Here's what you need to know:
- Consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product.
- Products affected include those with a best before date marking of August 16 2022.
- The pie's batch marking is 16022 for outer packaging and 16023 for individual pies.
- The product was sold in supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

Individuals with a milk allergy should return the product to their retailer and email sales@pavillionfoods.co.nz or call 021 365 006 for a full refund. Any other concerns can be directed to Gluten Free Holdings Ltd on 021 365 006.

For more information, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety website.

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1182 days ago

Storm clouds over Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Simon Woolf took this stunning picture of Wellington at 5pm on Monday.

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1182 days ago

Oliver Henwood helps out hospital

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Nine-year-old Oliver Henwood has been in and out of Wellington Hospital for the past six years, so
he knows first-hand how boring it is to be stuck in a hospital bed.
Born with a bend in his shin bone caused by a growth anomaly, Oliver had major surgery at Wellington Hospital to correct the … View more
Nine-year-old Oliver Henwood has been in and out of Wellington Hospital for the past six years, so
he knows first-hand how boring it is to be stuck in a hospital bed.
Born with a bend in his shin bone caused by a growth anomaly, Oliver had major surgery at Wellington Hospital to correct the problem when he was four and has been back many times for ongoing treatment.
When he was tasked at his school to come up with a passion project that would benefit others in the community, he decided to help children staying in Wellington and Hutt Hospitals.
Oliver found watching DVDs a welcome distraction when he was in hospital yet found many were old or scratched so were unusable. He then took it upon himself to ask his local community in Cambridge for help by distributing flyers encouraging people to donate their DVDs. Once he collected more than 150 DVDs, he tested them all to make sure they weren't scratched before donating them.

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1186 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Photographer Andrew Gorrie took this beautiful picture of a ruru.

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1182 days ago

Free piano - vintage

Mark from Khandallah

Piano - circa 1911 - free to a good home but must arrange pick up from Khandallah. Was used for a ballet school until recent years. If interested, please message your phone number for direct contact from the owner.

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1203 days ago
1183 days ago

12 Important Questions to ask when Choosing your Property Manager (Part 5 of 6)

Andrew from Personal Property Management

9) Will my Property Manager show my property to prospective tenants six days a week?
PPM answer: Absolute, We believe in going the extra mile. We’ll even show properties on Sundays if that means finding the right tenant for your property.

10) How many years has the Property Manager looking … View more
9) Will my Property Manager show my property to prospective tenants six days a week?
PPM answer: Absolute, We believe in going the extra mile. We’ll even show properties on Sundays if that means finding the right tenant for your property.

10) How many years has the Property Manager looking after your property been working in Property Management?
PPM answer: Our company has been running for 10 years and I have been with the company for 2 years.

1183 days ago

Marsden students doing good

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Maya (Year 12) has been volunteering her time with the Be Collective Wellington Office. Be Collective is a platform that makes volunteering easy, connecting people, businesses and groups to causes they care about. Maya is pictured with Community Development Manager, Lauren Parsons.

Marsden's … View more
Maya (Year 12) has been volunteering her time with the Be Collective Wellington Office. Be Collective is a platform that makes volunteering easy, connecting people, businesses and groups to causes they care about. Maya is pictured with Community Development Manager, Lauren Parsons.

Marsden's Year 8 students have also completed over 300 hours of service in the community as part of their William Pike Service Day. They got busy in the kitchen and dropped off baking to various charities, helped out at Wellington Primary schools from Ngaio to Mirimar and picked up beach rubbish. Well done girls!

1183 days ago

Is it too windy in your garden? Plant these!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, take a look at what flowers and plants Wellington's Maryflower Nursery have in their wind-tolerant garden.

1183 days ago

Is it too windy in your garden? Plant these!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, take a look at what flowers and plants Wellington's Maryflower Nursery have in their wind-tolerant garden.

1183 days ago

Want to get some inspiration for your gardening/landscaping project?

Joshua from

Your local Landscape Gardeners, Price Smart are on Facebook. You can check our latest updates and completed work for some inspiration. Visit our website www.pricesmart.co.nz... or call us on 027 252 1771 for more information.

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