Crofton Downs, Wellington

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1999 days ago

Talofa and Happy Samoa Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to … View more
Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to say and use in Samoan while out supporting our young people.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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1999 days ago

Te Wā Heke Festival

The Team from Wellington Water

We had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.

We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, … View more
We had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.

We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, and will notify the winner shortly!

1999 days ago

Birdstories

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

New Zealand birds – their discovery, their place in both Pākehā and Māori worlds, their survival and conservation, and the illustrations and art they have inspired.


Wednesday 12th June
Te Ahumairangi, Ground Floor, National Library of New Zealand.
12.10 – 1pm
Free


In 1873, … View more
New Zealand birds – their discovery, their place in both Pākehā and Māori worlds, their survival and conservation, and the illustrations and art they have inspired.


Wednesday 12th June
Te Ahumairangi, Ground Floor, National Library of New Zealand.
12.10 – 1pm
Free


In 1873, Walter Buller’s A History of the Birds of New Zealand introduced our extraordinary birds to the world, and in doing so led many New Zealanders to appreciate them for the first time. This talk draws on Geoff Norman’s book Birdstories, which builds on that legacy, describing the birds’ origins and discoveries, their place in Māori and Pākehā culture. He also looks at changing attitudes and strategies to ensure their conservation and survival, and illustrates his account with how they have been depicted throughout the centuries - the earliest moa hunters’ rock drawings, the watercolours of Cook’s draftsmen, the 19th century ‘fine bird book’ lithography, and the work of our contemporary artists.


Geoff Norman was born in Wellington and has a background in science and environmental studies. He has been involved in publishing for over 30 years, designing, typesetting and producing books.
His first book, Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: the complete work of J G Keulemans, was published in 2012. It was the New Zealand Herald’s Book of the Year in 2012 and a finalist in the 2013 NZ Post Book Awards. BIrdstories, published in 2019, was shortlisted for the Okham New Zealand Book awards.

1999 days ago

Is your car your pride and joy?

Geneva Finance

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1999 days ago

Wadestown Toy Library LATE NIGHT- open Thursday night 30 May

Sally Latham from Wadestown Toy Library

***OPEN THURSDAY 30 MAY 6-8PM***

Shut: Sat 1 June
Our librarian is unable to open the Toy Library on Saturday 1 June so we have decided to offer a replacement session from 6pm-8pm on Thursday evening, 30 May.

It’s a great chance to check out the toy library if you haven’t been before!

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***OPEN THURSDAY 30 MAY 6-8PM***

Shut: Sat 1 June
Our librarian is unable to open the Toy Library on Saturday 1 June so we have decided to offer a replacement session from 6pm-8pm on Thursday evening, 30 May.

It’s a great chance to check out the toy library if you haven’t been before!

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1999 days ago

MetService issues strong Wind Watch

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Area: Taranaki
Valid: 9 hours from 12:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: A period of strong or gale northerly winds is is expected during Tuesday and may approach severe gale in exposed places.

Area: Wairarapa
Valid: 9 hours from 6:00pm Tuesday to 3:00am Wednesday
Forecast: A period of strong … View more
Area: Taranaki
Valid: 9 hours from 12:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: A period of strong or gale northerly winds is is expected during Tuesday and may approach severe gale in exposed places.

Area: Wairarapa
Valid: 9 hours from 6:00pm Tuesday to 3:00am Wednesday
Forecast: A period of strong or gale northerly winds is is expected during Tuesday and early Wednesday and may approach severe gale for a time in exposed places.

Area: Wellington
Valid: 12 hours from 3:00pm Tuesday to 3:00am Wednesday
Forecast: A period of strong or gale northerly winds is is expected during Tuesday and early Wednesday and may approach severe gale for a time in exposed places.

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2000 days ago

“Like botox for the ground” – new technique builds resilience

The Team from Wellington Water

In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and … View more
In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and Wellington Water Committee Chairman David Bassett recently visited the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to check in on the progress of the ground improvement works currently under way.

“It’s incredibly important that key infrastructure such as the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant has the capability to operate as normal following a large quake,” said Mayor Wallace. “It’s brilliant to see that innovative techniques like this being used to make our communities more resilient, without interrupting day-to-day operations at the plant.”

Ground Engineering experts, Mainmark Ground Engineering, have developed this non-invasive ground improvement and liquefaction mitigation technique, Terefirm™ Resin Injection, which can be applied under existing structures. Wellington Water’s Seaview project team has likened the technique to “botox for the ground”.

Improving resilience isn’t just about being prepared for a large earthquake or disaster, it’s about repairing and recovering quickly. With the goal of having the plant continue to operate following a large earthquake, it’s important that we create strong foundations underneath existing structures, which will allow for reduced re-build efforts and a quicker return to full operation

2000 days ago

Homestay families wanted for Marsden International Students

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Have you been considering hosting an International Student? Marsden School is seeking to increase the number of available homes. It is essential that English is the first language of the host family. Marsden has an international staff team who will support you to ensure that hosting is a … View moreHave you been considering hosting an International Student? Marsden School is seeking to increase the number of available homes. It is essential that English is the first language of the host family. Marsden has an international staff team who will support you to ensure that hosting is a rewarding experience for your family. We are seeking families who will include their student in all aspects of family life, provide all meals and a separate bedroom with space to study. Payment is $300 per week. For more information or to express your interest please contact Homestay Manager for Marsden, Lyn Brooks, 021 054 3590 or email lyn.brooks@icloud.com.
Applicants will be police vetted.

2000 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

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Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?
  • 56.7% Yes!
    56.7% Complete
  • 37.6% No.
    37.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Haven't really thought about it.
    5.7% Complete
1924 votes
2000 days ago

Volunteer to For Wellington HELPs 2019 Street Collection

Nicola from Khandallah

If you have some spare time on Friday 31 May please help with HELPs street collection.

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