Crofton Downs, Wellington

2160 days ago

Look out for rates invoice and new rateable value

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’re sending rates invoices out this week – payment is due by 1 December. We’re also reviewing the rating values of all properties. This year’s revaluation will be a snapshot of the market as at 1 September 2018. We’ll let property owners know their new rateable values in November. To … View moreWe’re sending rates invoices out this week – payment is due by 1 December. We’re also reviewing the rating values of all properties. This year’s revaluation will be a snapshot of the market as at 1 September 2018. We’ll let property owners know their new rateable values in November. To find out more click here.

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2160 days ago

Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.

Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.

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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 18.4% Yes - get rid of them altogether
    18.4% Complete
  • 59.5% No - let's keep professional public displays only
    59.5% Complete
  • 18.2% No - I think they're great
    18.2% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't mind either way
    3.8% Complete
5408 votes
2161 days ago

Pay for parking on your smartphone!

PayMyPark

Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.

Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!

Benefits
- … View more
Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.

Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!

Benefits
- You pay only for parking time you use - no need to guess how long you need to pay for parking.
- If you finish early, you can stop the parking time and get a refund to your account.
- You can easily extend your parking time remotely, no need to run back to the parking meter, no more searching for coins.
- Simplify your business parking costs with one account for all your vehicles.
Download PayMyPark here!

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2161 days ago

Public transport is continuing to run following this afternoon's earthquake

Community Engagement Advisor from

That was a pretty big earthquake! We have gotten word from our operators and all trains, ferries and buses are continuing to run.


The first train service on each line is running at reduced speed as a precaution, but this will create further delays.
These delays will continue through peak, so … View more
That was a pretty big earthquake! We have gotten word from our operators and all trains, ferries and buses are continuing to run.


The first train service on each line is running at reduced speed as a precaution, but this will create further delays.
These delays will continue through peak, so look out for updates and please check before you travel.

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2161 days ago

Breaking news: Earthquake rattles central New Zealand

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View more
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.

We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.

So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand

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2161 days ago

Poll: Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New … View more
Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.

Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.

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Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?
  • 13.6% Yes
    13.6% Complete
  • 80.9% No
    80.9% Complete
  • 5% We sometimes go trick-or-treating
    5% Complete
  • 0.6% We're doing trunk-or-treat this year
    0.6% Complete
2655 votes
2183 days ago

Short term rental required

Lara from Khandallah

UPDATE: we were urgently looking to rent a 1--3 bedroom place in Wellington from early November for a few months while we look to buy a property of our own. We now have something until mid Jan 2019 and are still looking to buy so will post separately about that... Thank you kindly to everyone who … View moreUPDATE: we were urgently looking to rent a 1--3 bedroom place in Wellington from early November for a few months while we look to buy a property of our own. We now have something until mid Jan 2019 and are still looking to buy so will post separately about that... Thank you kindly to everyone who offered to help.
Meanwhile, we may well be on the lookout to rent short term from mid Jan 2019 so if anyone knows of anything, please message me. It's for my husband and I and we're both professionals, tidy and respectful with great references. I'm planning ahead because I think the students hit town at that time and I don't want to end up in freedom camping at Evans Bay!!

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2161 days ago

packing boxes?

Nida from Thorndon

Does anyone have spare packing boxes?

Free

2161 days ago

Recall: Pams Baby Wipes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A small number of packs in selected stores have exhibited signs of mould growth. We are erring on the side of caution and recalling this product. While mould is unlikely to affect most users, the product is not of the standard we expect.

Customers who have purchased the date codes in question … View more
A small number of packs in selected stores have exhibited signs of mould growth. We are erring on the side of caution and recalling this product. While mould is unlikely to affect most users, the product is not of the standard we expect.

Customers who have purchased the date codes in question can return the product to store (New World, Pak 'n Save, FourSquare and Gilmours) for a full refund.

Affected batches
140 Thick Wipes. Expiry date 04/06/2020
80 Thick Wipes. Expiry date 12/08/2020
72 Thick Wipes. Expiry date 06/08/2020

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2162 days ago

Twiglands ladies Christmas evening

Twigland

Our charity this year is Women’s Refuge – entry is by gold coin donation. Come along and enjoy a drink and canapés on Thursday 22nd November, 6pm to 8pm.

We will have demonstrations on herb growing, easy Christmas ideas, hanging baskets, expert scarf & accessory advice, you can try our … View more
Our charity this year is Women’s Refuge – entry is by gold coin donation. Come along and enjoy a drink and canapés on Thursday 22nd November, 6pm to 8pm.

We will have demonstrations on herb growing, easy Christmas ideas, hanging baskets, expert scarf & accessory advice, you can try our cheese bakers and sample beautifully decorated cupcakes.

Joy, from Heavensent, will be giving tastings of their delicious products and there will be raffles supplied by generous donors. For an extra bit of fun, our Discount Dipper will be back for the evening.

Time to relax and browse our selection of gifts, houseplants, shrubs, seedlings and fruit trees. Staff will be on hand to offer advice and solve your gardening problems.

No need to register, just turn up on the evening. There will be 50 goodie bags for the first 50 customers through our doors!
Find out more!

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2162 days ago

Big Play Out at Otari-Wilton's bush and more.....

Rachel from Wadestown

Join our Playcentre tamariki for a Big Play Out in the park between 9.30 - 12 at a park near you!

We will be bringing FREE exciting preschool activities with us for your preschooler to explore while outside in the fresh Spring air. Come play with us at all the different activities at each venue … View more
Join our Playcentre tamariki for a Big Play Out in the park between 9.30 - 12 at a park near you!

We will be bringing FREE exciting preschool activities with us for your preschooler to explore while outside in the fresh Spring air. Come play with us at all the different activities at each venue and make a week of it.
Dates and Venues are;
Monday 5 Nov
- Grasslees Reserve, Tawa.
Bikes and ride-ons, Sandpit fun, SLIME slide & Face painting.

Tuesday 6 Nov
- Otari-Wilton's Bush Information Centre, Wilton
Ice nature treasure exploration, ukulele, waiata and instruments to play, BIG bubbles and baby soft climbing area and ball pit, nature scavenger hunt.

Wednesday 7 Nov
- Whareroa Farm, Paekakariki
Teddy Bear picnic, bring your favourite soft toy and some kai.

Thursday 8 Nov
- Shorland Park, Island Bay
Bubble Man from 'Pop' bubbles, ride-on electric 'Thomas' train to take turns on, Ice play and perhaps a trough or two of GLOOP

Friday 9 Nov ( Two events)
- Freyberg Beach, Oriental Bay
Treasure Hunt DIG! Sit on diggers, gutters, LOTS of sand equipment and water play.

-Paekakariki Orchard and Garden (at the Queen Elizabeth Park end of Tilley Road) Paekakariki
Waiata (songs), kēmu (games), pakiwaitara (stories) me te mea nui, te tākaro! (play) in the beautiful community garden. It's a unique opportunity to practise te reo maori with your tamariki, led by a FLUENT Kaiarahi Māoritanga.


For more information and updates check out www.facebook.com...

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2162 days ago

LitCrawl is back at Wellington City Libraries!

Jess Payne from Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces

We have two very exciting events at Central this year!

True Stories Told Live is back! LitCrawl and the New Zealand Book Council are bringing True Stories Told Live back to Central on Saturday 10 November as part of Phase 1 of the crawl. From 6pm – 6.45pm an epic line up of writers deliver … View more
We have two very exciting events at Central this year!

True Stories Told Live is back! LitCrawl and the New Zealand Book Council are bringing True Stories Told Live back to Central on Saturday 10 November as part of Phase 1 of the crawl. From 6pm – 6.45pm an epic line up of writers deliver true stories on the theme of age. Featuring Victor Rodger, Eirlys Hunter, Lizzie Marvelly, Raymond Antrobus, Helen Heath and Kate Spencer. Hosted by Penny Ashton. To plan out the rest of your crawl, check out the full programme at www.litcrawl.co.nz...

And something for the kids! Earlier on Saturday 10 November bring the kids along to the first ever KidsCrawl. LitCrawl has joined forces with the amazing Annual (edited by Kate De Goldi and Susan Paris) to create an adventure for the whole family. From 10-11am at the Central Library, you will be given a story map that takes you all over the library in search of Annual authors who have a story to tell… KidsCrawl is free but registration is essential so make sure you send an email to kidscrawl@litcrawl.co.nz to register your storyhunters. For more information check out www.litcrawl.co.nz...programme/2018/9/24/kidscrawl

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2162 days ago

Bus driver strike ends from 2am Tuesday 30 October

Community Engagement Advisor from

Metlink has been informed by our operator Tranzurban that the Tramways Union will be ceasing their current industrial action from 2am tomorrow, Tuesday 30 October.

There will be some services that will be affected by the bus driver strike between now and then, school services are expected to run … View more
Metlink has been informed by our operator Tranzurban that the Tramways Union will be ceasing their current industrial action from 2am tomorrow, Tuesday 30 October.

There will be some services that will be affected by the bus driver strike between now and then, school services are expected to run normally. We regret the uncertainty this industrial action has created for our customers.

Please visit our website to learn more and plan your journey before you travel, for more information visit our website.

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2162 days ago

Diwali Celebration at Amesbury School

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Churton Park Community Association is delighted to host Diwali Function at Amesbury School on Sunday 4 November.

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2162 days ago

Increase the Speed of Injury Repair

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Are you prepared for injuries with safe and immediate, lasting repair knowledge? Do you want to know how to quickly recover and safely stay well?
Learn more about how to quickly and safely heal your body from:
• Accidents, injuries, implants, operations, pain, nerve damage, inflammation!

• … View more
Are you prepared for injuries with safe and immediate, lasting repair knowledge? Do you want to know how to quickly recover and safely stay well?
Learn more about how to quickly and safely heal your body from:
• Accidents, injuries, implants, operations, pain, nerve damage, inflammation!

• Prevent pain and get your body well quickly and permanently after an injury

• Use the most effective first aid medicinal teas that help remove bruising, restore and correct ligament, joint, muscle and bone misalignments

• Use safe poultices to draw out fragments, swellings and injury inflammation

• Heal your body through food with healing gels and demulcents

• What foods increase pain and to avoid

• What foods solve the origin and source of pain in the body

• Prevent metal implants that restrict your lifetime movement and cause arthritis and request and use our safer ways to heal your body

• How to avoid fads, artificial supplements and medications

• Use cleansing foods and our medicinal quality first aid teas so your body heals quickly to be free of pain

• Know safe pain-free exercises that correct postures and strengthen the muscles to relieve strain around joints and bone damage areas

• Which life healing foods heal and make new healthy cells in your body

Come with questions to our informal discussion and power point on in the heated, warm new buildings of Churton Park Village Community Centre.



Plus, you get to taste some real life-healing food from our green prescription recipes and also take home a free, care package

When: Tuesday 6th November 7 pm - 8 pm 2018

Entry: $15

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