Crofton Downs, Wellington

2193 days ago

Deadline to fix major problems with Wellington's buses

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Have you been affected by the latest bus problems? What do you think about the Council shared with the select committee yesterday?

A December 1 deadline has been given to fix major problems with Wellington's struggling new bus network. The eight-week deadline would make sure buses were on … View more
Have you been affected by the latest bus problems? What do you think about the Council shared with the select committee yesterday?

A December 1 deadline has been given to fix major problems with Wellington's struggling new bus network. The eight-week deadline would make sure buses were on time and there was enough space on them. Read more here.

GWRC has also agreed to:
- Extend the route 18e service to a seven-day a week service including service between 6 – 8 PM, from Miramar North to Karori South, providing direct connections to Newtown, the Hospital, Massey University and Victoria University Kelburn Campus
- To reinstate the route 14 service to start from the Kilbirnie hub rather than Hataitai
- Investigate options, a timeframe and implications for route splitting the Route No 2 to provide direct off-peak services from Strathmore Park and Miramar North to the CBD
- Identify options and a timeframe for putting in place morning and evening peak hour services for Route 23 between Mornington/Vogeltown and the Golden Mile;
- Identify options for extending the No 23e (to service the Zoo off-peak)
- Investigate the potential to join the No 12/20/21 services; the No 20/21 services; and/or the No 14/12 services across the City
- Identify the process and timetable for identifying route and service options changes for Churton Park.

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2188 days ago

What's on in Wellington during WOW?

What's On Wellington

West Plaza Hotel
Celebrate 30 years of WOW with City Dining & Bar's show menus! Located in West Plaza Hotel, it’s just 10-minutes to the TSB Arena!

Old Bank Arcade
During WOW, we have extended shopping hours on the weekends, opening for your convenience from 9.00am on Saturdays and … View more
West Plaza Hotel
Celebrate 30 years of WOW with City Dining & Bar's show menus! Located in West Plaza Hotel, it’s just 10-minutes to the TSB Arena!

Old Bank Arcade
During WOW, we have extended shopping hours on the weekends, opening for your convenience from 9.00am on Saturdays and 9.30am on Sundays.

There’s so much to do at the Old Bank Arcade; it’s a place where you can shop at the many boutique stores, enjoy a delicious coffee or a bite to eat or view the Old Bank clock. Every hour on the hour the intricate clock opens to reveal animated scenes that relate to the history of the arcade site. You can bank on this and more at the Old Bank!

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2188 days ago

It’s time to do good and see the world!

AFS Intercultural Programmes and Go Kiwi Go

Hi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, … View moreHi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, refugees in Greece, to big cats in Africa, we have projects that are really making a difference.

Anyone over 18 can do a project with Go Kiwi Go, our oldest participant so far has been 75! But don’t take our word for it, check out our blog page!

“I would recommend to anyone if you want to make a difference to sign up and do some volunteer work with Go Kiwi Go, you will not regret it!” Jasper from Wellington in Nepal.

So visit our website and check out all the projects and where you can go, or give us a call 0800 600 300 or email info-newzealand@afs.org

Susan and Rhiannon
GKG Team
Find out more!

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2191 days ago

Water Restrictions for your Garden

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Garden watering restrictions for Wellington are now in place as they apply during daylight saving months (30 September 2018 – 7 April 2019) You can use a hand-held hose at any time during the restricted months except when water supplies are very low. Find out more on our website.

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2189 days ago

Seniors’ Week 2018

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

This year’s Seniors’ Week takes place from 15-21 October and the programme is the biggest yet since it started four years ago. There are lots of fun activities planned including table tennis at ASB Sports Centre, guided walks through Wellington Gardens, art & craft drop-in classes and more!… View moreThis year’s Seniors’ Week takes place from 15-21 October and the programme is the biggest yet since it started four years ago. There are lots of fun activities planned including table tennis at ASB Sports Centre, guided walks through Wellington Gardens, art & craft drop-in classes and more! To check out the full programme click here.

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2189 days ago

Celebrate National Gardening Week with FREE Butterfly-friendly Seeds

Yates

Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.

Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View more
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.

Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.

Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.

A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.

National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
Register now

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2190 days ago

The Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures)

Pat from Karori

The Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018... came into effect today! Here's a selection of the posts we’ve done over the last month, which you can peruse through to find out about your obligations.
You can also ‘Ask Reg’ on our website – an interactive tool that will … View more
The Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018... came into effect today! Here's a selection of the posts we’ve done over the last month, which you can peruse through to find out about your obligations.
You can also ‘Ask Reg’ on our website – an interactive tool that will help you pull together the regulations relevant to your animal or activity www.mpi.govt.nz...

2189 days ago

Only two weeks to go until #RestartAHeart Day! ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View more
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

2189 days ago

School Holiday Events at the Centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Here is our programme for the October School Holidays, lots of fun and creative classes for a variety of age groups!

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