Crofton Downs, Wellington

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

2257 days ago

Poll: Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?

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Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?
  • 25% Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
    25% Complete
  • 42% Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
    42% Complete
  • 26.4% No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
    26.4% Complete
  • 6.6% No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's
    6.6% Complete
605 votes
2270 days ago

CHURTON PARK PUBLIC MEETING ON BUS ISSUES

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Churton Park commuters have faced many of the same bus issues as have other areas of Wellington City since the introduction of the new system.
The Churton Park Community Association, in conjunction with local list MP Brett Hudson, has arranged a meeting where you can come and tell Greater … View more
Churton Park commuters have faced many of the same bus issues as have other areas of Wellington City since the introduction of the new system.
The Churton Park Community Association, in conjunction with local list MP Brett Hudson, has arranged a meeting where you can come and tell Greater Wellington Regional Councillors and their transport staff what you believe can be done to improve the situation. The Association sees this as a great opportunity to provide sensible and practical solutions to what have been very frustrating issues around the introduction of new timetables, routes, hubbing and so forth.
The meeting is scheduled for

Thursday 13 September 2018

at 7.30pm

at Churton Park School, Churton Drive

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2257 days ago

Literary Chinese - the Latin of East Asia

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

New Zealand Chinese Language Week (23-29 September 2018) is a Kiwi-led initiative aimed at encouraging New Zealanders to discover Chinese language and culture.

Date: Tuesday, 25 September, 2018
Time:
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Cost:
Free. No booking required.
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New Zealand Chinese Language Week (23-29 September 2018) is a Kiwi-led initiative aimed at encouraging New Zealanders to discover Chinese language and culture.

Date: Tuesday, 25 September, 2018
Time:
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Cost:
Free. No booking required.

Location:
Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon

Celebrating Chinese Language Week.
This talk, one of three, as part of celebrations for Chinese Language Week, explores the common heritage of literacy in Chinese beyond the Chinese-speaking world with which it is usually associated, and considers the various factors that led to its eventual abandonment and replacement by vernacular “national” languages.

Phan Boi Chau and his 'Letter from Abroad written in Blood'
In 1907 the Vietnamese anti-colonialist thinker Phan Boi Chau, then resident in Japan, wrote his famous Letter from Abroad written in Blood, a call for the Vietnamese people to unite and expel the French colonial powers from their country.

What is perhaps most remarkable about this exhortation to national awakening is that it was not written in the national language (Vietnamese), but instead composed in what we are now accustomed to refer to as Literary Chinese.

In the context of the times, Phan’s preference for Literary Chinese was not at all remarkable; until the early twentieth century, Literary Chinese was widely used as a vehicle for intellectual discussions, poetry, novels, and for the daily business of state administration, not only in China but also more widely throughout East Asia in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, and had been so for over a millennium.

About the speaker
Catherine Churchman is a lecturer in Asian Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, and a fluent speaker of many languages, including various Chinese dialects.

Image: Catherine Churchman, lecturer in Asian Studies at Victoria University of Wellington

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2258 days ago

Tennessee Waltz

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

In a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen … View more
In a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen Davy with a live band!

Don’t miss the variety of bluegrass, Dixie and country songs made famous from the 40’s to 70’s, including Jolene, Louisiana Saturday Night, Annie’s Song, Tennessee Waltz, Take me Home Country Roads and more!

All tickets include lunch after the show with the artists.
Buy your tickets now!

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2258 days ago

Bring a friend for free!

Wellington Home & Garden Show

It’s all about ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home & Garden Show on next weekend. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends from over 200 exhibitors with our on-line BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER.

Check out latest trends, innovations, … View more
It’s all about ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home & Garden Show on next weekend. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends from over 200 exhibitors with our on-line BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER.

Check out latest trends, innovations, listen to free daily Q&A sessions from industry experts, visit the Springfree Family Zone for loads of family fun. Kitchens, bathrooms and everything in between, it’s all here under one roof.

Save the date in your diaries; 21-23 September 2018
Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Discounted tickets here!

2258 days ago

Volunteers needed

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Do you enjoy meeting people? Passionate about Otari-Wilton's Bush? Volunteers are needed to host visitors for 2.5 hours every four or five weeks. Training will be provided on Sunday 14 October, 1.30pm-4 pm. For more information or to apply, contact Sumi Sarkar 04 479 1173/… View moreDo you enjoy meeting people? Passionate about Otari-Wilton's Bush? Volunteers are needed to host visitors for 2.5 hours every four or five weeks. Training will be provided on Sunday 14 October, 1.30pm-4 pm. For more information or to apply, contact Sumi Sarkar 04 479 1173/tandssarkar@xtra.co.nz.

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2258 days ago

Entertainment book

Margaret Taylor from Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

Hi there, have you bought your entertainment book yet>? We'd love it if you could support your local Karori Arts and Craft centre. Pop into the office, or click here: www.entbook.co.nz...

2258 days ago

Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington)

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

On Sun 28 Oct we're opening a 1.4km route between Victoria Street, Hunter Street and Jessie Street for Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington). There'll be fun activities by Boomerang Bags Wellington, Sustainability Trust, Love Food Hate Waste - New Zealand and lots more. … View moreOn Sun 28 Oct we're opening a 1.4km route between Victoria Street, Hunter Street and Jessie Street for Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington). There'll be fun activities by Boomerang Bags Wellington, Sustainability Trust, Love Food Hate Waste - New Zealand and lots more. Come along to experience your city in a new way and have fun on streets that are closed to cars. For more info click here.

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2258 days ago

We're putting on extra services for the All Blacks v South Africa - Wellington game at Westpac Stadium this Saturday 15 September ?

Community Engagement Advisor from

? Trains: there will be additional seating on KPL, JVL and HVL, plus an extra WRL service

? Buses: there will be additional capacity after the game on the normal 1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 52, 83 services plus an extra route 12 service

⛴️ Ferry: there will be an additional ferry service after the … View more
? Trains: there will be additional seating on KPL, JVL and HVL, plus an extra WRL service

? Buses: there will be additional capacity after the game on the normal 1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 52, 83 services plus an extra route 12 service

⛴️ Ferry: there will be an additional ferry service after the game leaving Queens Wharf at 10pm

To learn more, read our full service update at www.metlink.org.nz...

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2259 days ago

Garage/ Porch Sale

Daphne from Ngaio

having a garage sale today the 12th of september, wednesday on 22 tarikaka street, ngaio on the porch! we have snacks provided, vintage clothes, little trinkets, and more! goes from 3pm-5:30pm
looking forward to seeing you there!

Negotiable

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