Crofton Downs, Wellington

1434 days ago

Rare white tūī captured by Wellington photographer

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It is not Feathered Friend Friday but a beautiful white tūī has been spotted in Wellington.
Thank-you Sean Gillespie for your lovely pictures.

1430 days ago

Hurry... Last time offer for 2020!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing!

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Business Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you … View more
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1431 days ago

Room for rent available from December

Paul from Thorndon

We have a flatmate moving out at the beginning of December so we need to find someone else to move into our house to replace them.

Current flatmates are 2 professonal males, early 30's & 40's. We are both very easy going, sociable and looking for someone similar in age and interests.… View more
We have a flatmate moving out at the beginning of December so we need to find someone else to move into our house to replace them.

Current flatmates are 2 professonal males, early 30's & 40's. We are both very easy going, sociable and looking for someone similar in age and interests. Male or Female, we aren't picky!

House is located in Thorndon, off Bowen St. Rent will start at $235 a week but we have been advised it will be increasing $15 / week in January, so easier to say $250 / week, plus expenses, which include Fibre Internet & TV services.

You can message me here or text me on 02102366806 for a viewing.

Thanks, Paul

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1431 days ago

Printer drawer/cupboard with lock, drawer rolls out on wheels

Colin from Wilton

Location is Johnsonville (we've moved)

White lockable printer cupboard/drawer. The drawer part comes out on rollers but when closed completely hides the printer and cables.
Good sturdy and well designed retractable runners for the sliding drawer.

One main 'drawer' holds a printer … View more
Location is Johnsonville (we've moved)

White lockable printer cupboard/drawer. The drawer part comes out on rollers but when closed completely hides the printer and cables.
Good sturdy and well designed retractable runners for the sliding drawer.

One main 'drawer' holds a printer and there is another lower drawer.

We had it sitting under a larger table but also works well as a stand alone piece of furntiure.

There is a combination lock built into the top surface which allows for the door to be locked.

There is a slot at the back of the sliding drawer for the power cord.

Dimensions 800MM long (deep)

450mm wide

720 mm high.

Printer drawer size is 600mm long by 380mm wide by 280mm high. Think the height of the drawer can be adjusted but not the width or length.

Perfect condition - selling as moved house and doesn't really fit new house configuration.

Message me for viewing or for more info.

Price: $100

1432 days ago

Habit-Building for High School

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Approaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
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Approaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
By working together with your child to build these 5 actions, habits can be formed now in time to start high school in the coming years, with confidence.

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1432 days ago

Happy Fri-YAY Neighbourhood Supporters! 🥳

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

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We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

🌧 Drive to conditions

↔️ Keep a safe following distance

😇 Be patient with other drivers

☕️ Take regular breaks to stay alert

⌚️ Allow plenty of time

👉 Use that indicator!


For the latest traffic updates:

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1432 days ago

Looking for planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing … View more
In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops plus go in the draw for vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and a vege grower’s hamper from Yates.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1433 days ago

Next steps - Evans Bay Parade

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Work will begin on Tuesday 27 October on the next stretch of new walking and bike paths around the bays.

The Downer NZ team will start on the city side of Greta Point and work back towards the city as far as Weka Bay. Stop/go traffic management, and a 30km/h speed limit will be in place Mondays … View more
Work will begin on Tuesday 27 October on the next stretch of new walking and bike paths around the bays.

The Downer NZ team will start on the city side of Greta Point and work back towards the city as far as Weka Bay. Stop/go traffic management, and a 30km/h speed limit will be in place Mondays to Fridays, 9am-4pm.
Please take extra care walking, running, biking, scooting and driving through this area. Work will take about 8 months.

The improvements are part of Tahitai, the biking and walking route from the east that has been taking shape at Ōmarukaikuru/Pt Jerningham, and along the Kilbirnie foreshore next to Cobham Drive.

They will also form part of Te Aranui o Pōneke/the Great Harbour Way. For information, visit

www.transportprojects.org.nz...

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1432 days ago

Our special EVENTS newsletter

Corinne Morris from

Hello All,

Isn't it lovely having a bit of sun?!

There are so many fun events coming up, so we have put together a special EVENTS newsletter for you to keep up-to-date.

Enjoy and take care x

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1432 days ago

Make a sensory table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

Make the most… View more
Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1433 days ago

Falls prevention

Lorna Harvey from

There’s a new exercise class in town! Yes, another one… but this one is special: it’s a falls prevention exercise class for seniors, and it only costs a gold coin. Age Concern Wellington’s Ann Dalziel has started three new weekly classes in Lower Hutt (Knox Church), Khandallah (St Barnabas … View moreThere’s a new exercise class in town! Yes, another one… but this one is special: it’s a falls prevention exercise class for seniors, and it only costs a gold coin. Age Concern Wellington’s Ann Dalziel has started three new weekly classes in Lower Hutt (Knox Church), Khandallah (St Barnabas Church), and Churton Park (community centre). Age Concern Wellington now has 25 Steady as You Go exercise classes running each week around the Wellington Region. From Upper Hutt to Island Bay and over to Whitby, there’s a class near you.

“My balance has improved so much,” says one class participant, “and I’ve made many new friends here.”

These classes are designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall. Steady as You Go classes improve balance and leg strength, flexibility, general fitness, and wellbeing. But most importantly perhaps, these classes are a great way to meet new people.

Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises, and take around an hour. Call 04 499 6648 or visit www.ageconcernwellington.org.nz... for more information.

Falls are not a natural part of ageing!

KnoxChurchSAY Go Poster.pdf Download View

1433 days ago

No Government change means no tenancy law changes!

Andrew from Personal Property Management

Anyone who had been hoping for a change in government to amend the new tenancy laws due to kick in 1 Dec will be sadly disappointed.

If you have put off getting up to date on the new laws, thinking they may not happen, we are here to help. We are fully versed on all upcoming changes that will … View more
Anyone who had been hoping for a change in government to amend the new tenancy laws due to kick in 1 Dec will be sadly disappointed.

If you have put off getting up to date on the new laws, thinking they may not happen, we are here to help. We are fully versed on all upcoming changes that will impact your rental property. This includes complying with the Healthy Homes Act and the New RTA.

If you are ready to step back and have your property professionally managed. Contact Andrew on 0274888933
PERSONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD

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1434 days ago

AMP Kiwisaver changes

Sirda from Karori

Does anyone have any clues as to what this is a good or bad thing?
Thank you
Nearly 2020 savers in AMP scheme told their funds will go passive, fees slashed.

1434 days ago

SENIOR REGIONAL GAMES 2020

Corinne Morris from

Come along to the Senior Regional Games, FREE and open to anyone and everyone! Tuesday 3rd November 10am - 2pm, bring your friends, wear comfortable clothes to move around in, and shoes that are sturdy with a good grippy sole.

What to expect:
Warm-up session taken by Club Active Gym Wellington
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Come along to the Senior Regional Games, FREE and open to anyone and everyone! Tuesday 3rd November 10am - 2pm, bring your friends, wear comfortable clothes to move around in, and shoes that are sturdy with a good grippy sole.

What to expect:
Warm-up session taken by Club Active Gym Wellington
Pickleball run by ASBSC Pickleball
Table tennis run by Table Tennis Wellington
Badminton run by Badminton Wellington Centre
Walking netball run by Netball Wellington Centre
Walking basketball run by Wellington Basketball Association
Indoor bowls run by Mornington Bowling Club
Dancing by Harbour City Rock N Roll Club

We hope to see you there! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.nz...

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1434 days ago

Voodoo Lily creates a rotten smell

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you smelt something rotten in the air lately? It might because the Amorphophallus Konjac is blooming and the stench is real!
Wellington Gardens have received complaints of blocked loos and dead animals, which confirm that the Voodoo Lily has reached its full smelly potential.
If you're … View more
Have you smelt something rotten in the air lately? It might because the Amorphophallus Konjac is blooming and the stench is real!
Wellington Gardens have received complaints of blocked loos and dead animals, which confirm that the Voodoo Lily has reached its full smelly potential.
If you're keen for a smell of good cheese or rotten meat, pop into the Begonia House during open hours for a sniff.
It won't last long, as the plant stops smelling after a day or two!

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