Crofton Downs, Wellington

Have a browse...

Have a browse...

Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

1667 days ago

Shave for a cure

Poppy from Kaiwharawhara

Hey guys I decided I'm going to shave my head. It will be super cool if you donated cause it's for such an amazing cause. If you want to know click on the link below :)
shaveforacure.everydayhero.com...

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1673 days ago

Single mum's tiny house lockdown

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Following on from yesterday's tiny house story, here's single mum Shaye sharing her experience in isolation

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1668 days ago

Wellbeing - negatives to positives at Marsden

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

One of the key messages from yesterday's live stream Assembly was to think about the words we use, reframing them from negative to positive. The girls gave some awesome feedback to Head Girl Leila and Deputy head Girl Tuia – missing friends was one of the biggest negatives, but the positive … View moreOne of the key messages from yesterday's live stream Assembly was to think about the words we use, reframing them from negative to positive. The girls gave some awesome feedback to Head Girl Leila and Deputy head Girl Tuia – missing friends was one of the biggest negatives, but the positive was relief knowing we will see our friends again when this is over and that they are safe at home. And well done to Shenaya who gave us a great live performance on the guitar.

1675 days ago

All eyes on the tiny house

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Tiny house builders have had a surge in interest during the lockdown, some from families that are 'herding'

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1668 days ago

Luxury Care Suites at Elderslea

Oceania Healthcare

We understand that things are uncertain right now. If you would like to move into a safe and supportive environment that you can make your own, we are still taking admissions for our Care Suites at Elderslea.

Nestled down a quiet street in Upper Hutt, our Care Suites offer the ultimate … View more
We understand that things are uncertain right now. If you would like to move into a safe and supportive environment that you can make your own, we are still taking admissions for our Care Suites at Elderslea.

Nestled down a quiet street in Upper Hutt, our Care Suites offer the ultimate combination of Rest Home and Hospital care with the creature comforts of home, including a cosy living area, stylish kitchenette and modern ensuite.

Give us a call to see how we can help.

Elderslea is located at 29 Redwood Street, Upper Hutt.
Find out more

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1669 days ago

⚠WATER OUTAGE UPDATE – JOHNSONVILLE⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Water remains out in Fraser Avenue from the intersection at Corlett Street to the intersection at Haumia Street, including Radnall Way in Johnsonville.

Our crews are responding to the burst water main, and water is expected to be back on by 6pm. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water … View more
Water remains out in Fraser Avenue from the intersection at Corlett Street to the intersection at Haumia Street, including Radnall Way in Johnsonville.

Our crews are responding to the burst water main, and water is expected to be back on by 6pm. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water supply, available at the corner of Fraser Avenue and Pollen Street, with social distancing protocols in place. Residents are asked to keep other households in mind when collecting water.

If you, or one of your neighbours are unable to leave the house to collect the supplied water, please call our Customer Hub on 04 912 4470 so we can arrange for our crews to safely deliver water to those homes.

We apologise once again for the inconvenience caused.

1669 days ago

⚠️WATER OUTAGE – JOHNSONVILLE⚠️

The Team from Wellington Water

Our crews are responding to a burst water main in Johnsonville that is affecting water supply.
Crews are working to repair this and get water back on as soon as possible.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this outage.

1669 days ago

Bin those wet wipes

The Team from Wellington Water

Wet wipes can clog pipes and mean that essential workers have to leave their bubbles to fix them, putting them at risk of COVID-19. Be kind to our essential workers and our environment & put your wet wipes in the bin.

PS. Thanks to Ross, who operates a mini combo flusher truck out of our … View more
Wet wipes can clog pipes and mean that essential workers have to leave their bubbles to fix them, putting them at risk of COVID-19. Be kind to our essential workers and our environment & put your wet wipes in the bin.

PS. Thanks to Ross, who operates a mini combo flusher truck out of our Rongotai depot, for helping out with this campaign.

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1669 days ago

Grab yourself a cuppa...

Toastmasters

Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield’s strong presence fronting updates about the COVID-19 pandemic, is an example of the importance of being able to command an audience, be an effective communicator, and speak with confidence.

Using self-paced learning, Toastmasters undertake an … View more
Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield’s strong presence fronting updates about the COVID-19 pandemic, is an example of the importance of being able to command an audience, be an effective communicator, and speak with confidence.

Using self-paced learning, Toastmasters undertake an educational programme that promotes these competencies, and also teaches effective listening, thinking on your feet, leadership skills, and giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Amid lockdown, many of New Zealand’s Toastmasters clubs have transitioned to holding their regular meetings online to allow the continuation of personal and professional development while providing social interaction.

To find a meeting near you, visit http://www.toastmasters.org.nz/find_your_voice
Learn more

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1680 days ago

Are you OK?

The Team from Wellington District Police

Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. It is normal to feel stressed or lonely when self-isolating, but there are some things you can do to feel better.

Even if you are not sick you may be feeling anxious about COVID-19. This is normal.

Reach out to your family and whānau, friends and… View more
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. It is normal to feel stressed or lonely when self-isolating, but there are some things you can do to feel better.

Even if you are not sick you may be feeling anxious about COVID-19. This is normal.

Reach out to your family and whānau, friends and workmates. Sharing how we feel and offering support to others is important.

We want to remind you that if you or someone you know is struggling right now, there is free help available.

See below a list of helplines throughout New Zealand ?

Kia Kaha Aotearoa.

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1672 days ago

How are your pets handling lockdown? Share your photos below!

Neighbourly.co.nz

This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping … View more
This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping you work from home, on a local neighbourhood walk getting some exercise, or any cute, fun, and funny photos!

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1671 days ago

Help older people in your community through Covid-19

enliven - Presbyterian Support Central

Until the nation moves to at least alert level 2, elderly people will not have the freedom to do many of the daily tasks we take for granted. And the risk to their health and wellbeing will increase.

Enliven’s Wellbeing Assistance team are making sure the older people in your community have … View more
Until the nation moves to at least alert level 2, elderly people will not have the freedom to do many of the daily tasks we take for granted. And the risk to their health and wellbeing will increase.

Enliven’s Wellbeing Assistance team are making sure the older people in your community have everything they need to be well.

We are finding that they need the most practical items:
- Food
- Personal hygiene products, including continence products
- Heaters and warm clothing as winter sets in
- Personal safety alarms (in case of a fall, they can instantly request help)
- Regular phone calls for companionship and safety

You can ensure that food and essential supplies are delivered to older people in your community.
Learn more

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