Crofton Downs, Wellington

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1268 days ago

What's On at the National Library, Thorndon. June 2021

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Tēnā koe,

Whether you’re looking for compelling talks to fill your lunchbreak, an up-close experience with some of our collections, or an engaging weekend activity for tamariki. Check out Fortnite, fades and kicks for something different... we have something for you at the National Library … View more
Tēnā koe,

Whether you’re looking for compelling talks to fill your lunchbreak, an up-close experience with some of our collections, or an engaging weekend activity for tamariki. Check out Fortnite, fades and kicks for something different... we have something for you at the National Library this June (and the last weekend of May)
Come in out of the cold and get involved.
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Algo-Rhythm: A whānau day of technology and music
Discover the future of technology and music at Algo-Rhythm! Join the Wellington City Libraries Makerspace team and learn about the technologies that make modern libraries ‘sizzle,’ from virtual reality, robotics, and more! Watch a visual tribute to classic video games and the artists inspired by them with Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision and enjoy musical performances throughout the day!

Date: Saturday 29 May 2021 |  Time: 10am to 1pm | Cost: Free |  Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor | 
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Gamelan Aotearoa
‘...rhythmic intricacy, hypnotic patterns, sheer sonic power, and refreshingly different tunings...’ Experience gamelan at the National Library with Wellington's Gamelan Padhang Moncar, introduced by Dr Anton Killin.

Date: Monday 31 May 2021|Time: 6pm to 7.30pm | Cost: Free | Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor | 
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Flying Nun: Fabulous things
We are celebrating Flying Nun’s 40th anniversary with a display of seven posters from the label’s first decade, including those for The Clean, The Bats, and Look Blue Go Purple. Visit the mini-exhibition on the Lower Ground floor of the National Library.

Date: Monday 10 May to Friday 9 July 2021| Time: 9am to 5pm | Cost: Free | Venue: Lower Ground Floor Foyer |
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Rugby League: a New Zealand history
A Public History Talk event

Over the past five years, Ryan has been researching and writing ‘Rugby League: A New Zealand History’, a social and cultural history of the football code in New Zealand.  As part of this project, he has developed a social media account under the same name, which promotes public engagement with his research outputs and has brought a collaborative component to his research process.

Date: Wednesday 2 June 2021| Time: 12:10pm to 1pm | Cost: Free | Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium Lower Ground Floor | 
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"This is the kind of place that would be so nice”

Join us for a special tour of Mīharo Wonder looking at objects and artforms created in response to place, then join an established writer in exploring your own response to place.

Date: Saturday 5 June 2021 | Time: 10am to 12pm | Cost: Free RSVP to ATLOutreach@dia.govt.nz required| Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor | 
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E oho! A short history of Te Arawhiti — The Office for Māori Crown relations
The name, Te Arawhiti, means ‘the bridge’ and symbolises the bridge between Māori and the Crown, the past and the future, and the journey from grievance to partnership. Hear more about their mahi and take the opportunity to ask questions.

Date: Wednesday 16 June 2021|
Time: 12:10pm to 1:30pm | Cost: Free| Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium Lower Ground Floor | 
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Fortnite, fades and kicks
See one of New Zealand’s top Fortnite players Jahlyn Evernden in action playing live on our auditorium screen, hear their stories and get some tips. Anyone attending goes in the draw to play alongside Jahlyn!
Meet Sneakerhead Sean Aickin, check out a few favourites from his collection, and hear about some of his most epic purchases.
Get your hair cut by the barbers from Who’s Next. To get your hair cut. children under 10 need to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Arepa Gamers Club will be running VR gaming stations, a PS4 racing rig station and PS console gaming area. Free for all to play.
Kickflip pizza will be there serving up delicious pizza too

Date: Saturday 19 June 2021 | Time: 10am to 2pm | Cost: Free | Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium Lower Ground Floor | 
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Tea and tours
Morning tea with our Ako (learning) team, a screening of Then and Now — Ngā Tāone Nui by Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision, followed by tours of Mīharo Wonder and He Tohu exhibitions.

Date: Thursday 24 June 2021 | Time: 10am to 12pm | Cost: Free RSVP events.natlib@dia.govt.nz required| Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor | 
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Kids’ Lit Quiz NZ™ National Final
The best teams from 15 regional heats will play-off to decide the national winner of the Kids’ Lit Quiz™.

Date: Saturday 26 June 2021 | Time: 1pm to 3.15pm| Cost: Free| Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor | 
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Founder Lecture 2021
Friends of the Turnbull Library
Dame Gaylene Preston to speak on presenting old film to new audiences. 

Dame Gaylene Preston is one of New Zealand's finest filmmakers. Gaylene's films have a distinctive New Zealand flavour and a strong social message.

Date: Monday 28 June 2021 | Time: 6pm to 7.30pm | Cost: Free RSVP  Venue: Taiwhanga Kauhau Auditorium Lower Ground Floor | 
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The Simple Image: Curator talk
In the 1960s, Wellington jazz musician and photographer Barry Clothier was ‘photographer to the stars’, and anyone who was anyone in the local pop scene commissioned a photoshoot with him. Come along to hear about the work of Barry Clothier and see The Simple Image through the eyes of its curators.

Date: Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Time: 12.10 pm to 12:30pm | Cost: Free | Venue: Te Puna Foundation Gallery Ground Floor | 
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The Simple Image: The photography of Barry Clothier
The photography of Barry Clothier, showcased in an exhibition co-curated by the Alexander Turnbull Library and Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision. Photographs, film and music of the 60's.

Date: 9 April to 10 July 2021 Time: Mon to Fri — 9am to 5pm | Sat — 9am to 1pm | Venue: Te Puna Foundation Gallery Ground Floor
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Mīharo Wonder: 100 Years of the Alexander Turnbull Library - exhibition
What does the word ‘wonder’ — or ‘mīharo’ — mean to you? It could be something that evokes awe, fascination or curiosity; to make you think, speculate, meditate upon.  The ATL100 exhibition Mīharo Wonder, curated by Fiona Oliver and Peter Ireland, brings to light some of the Alexander Turnbull Library’s rare treasures and curious artefacts. From well-known paintings to the most obscure of jottings, they reflect moments in time and give insights into place, culture and people’s lives.

Date: Friday 26 February to Saturday 2 October 2021| Time: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm Cost: Free | Venue: National Library Gallery Ground Floor | 
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He Tohu 
Permanent Exhibition

He Tohu is a permanent exhibition of three iconic constitutional documents that shape Aotearoa New Zealand.

Time: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 1pm, free tours daily - see website for details | Cost: Free | Venue: Te Ahumairangi Ground Floor

1268 days ago

Get involved to Paint it pink

Resene

Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!

Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail … View more
Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!

Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail price in May 2021 at Resene owned ColorShops.

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1272 days ago

Last mass at historic St Gerard's feels bittersweet

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What would you like to see happen to St Gerard's
The historic church has closed because of its earthquake-prone status. Its owners made the decision after the owners struggled to raise the $11 million to $13m needed to pay for strengthening work. Only $42,000 had been donated by July 2020.

1270 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

An old black and white picture from early Wellington. Who can recognise where it is?

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1269 days ago

Pams recalls Casava Vege Crisps

Neighbourly.co.nz

An undeclared allergen has forced the recall of a Pams food product.

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has recalled Pams Brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original 150g, due to the possible presence of milk, an allergen that is not declared on the ingredients list.

In a statement, the Ministry for Primary … View more
An undeclared allergen has forced the recall of a Pams food product.

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has recalled Pams Brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original 150g, due to the possible presence of milk, an allergen that is not declared on the ingredients list.

In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries says that any customer with a milk allergy or intolerance should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Pak'n Save, New World and Four Square stores throughout New Zealand.
- It is sold in a 150g package.
- Best before date is 19 OCT 21.
- No other flavour is affected.

Customers with any questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd.
Phone: 0800 24 51 14
Address: 35 Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland.

To find out more about the recall, head to the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1269 days ago

Are you one of our instant winners?

Neighbourly.co.nz

From the where oceans collide at Cape Reinga, to the oyster-ridden seaboards of Bluff - it's time for you to spin the map of Aotearoa and see where your finger lands.

To take some of the stress out of your long weekend roadtrip plans, we're giving 10 lucky winners petrol vouchers … View more
From the where oceans collide at Cape Reinga, to the oyster-ridden seaboards of Bluff - it's time for you to spin the map of Aotearoa and see where your finger lands.

To take some of the stress out of your long weekend roadtrip plans, we're giving 10 lucky winners petrol vouchers from Mobil or Z - it's your choice!

If your name's below, get in touch with us, and if you know any of your neighbours listed, be sure to congratulate them and let them know!

Betty Campbell from Northland
Aimee Crothall from Paekakariki
David Watt from Hamilton
Sarah Sharp from Auckland
Helen Fang from Auckland
Rafael Moreno from New Plymouth
Saqib Ahmad from Auckland
Maria Dela Cruz from Wellington
Suannie Burt from Carterton District
Nick Regos from Christchurch

Keep your eyes peeled for our next random draw. Until next time!

Terms & Conditions apply.

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1269 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – come in to your local Resene ColorShop and view the full collection. Offer ends 8 June 2021.

*Discount off the normal retail price at … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – come in to your local Resene ColorShop and view the full collection. Offer ends 8 June 2021.

*Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 8 June 2021. Excludes wall decals, WallPrint and clearance items. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Learn more

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1269 days ago

Wellington Samaritans are looking for helpline volunteers

Samaritans

Hi neighbours,

Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.

If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.

We provide full training and … View more
Hi neighbours,

Wellington Samaritans are looking for locals to join our team of helpline volunteers.

If you’re a good listener and have a genuine desire to improve the mental well-being of others, please contact us about becoming a helpline volunteer.

We provide full training and ongoing support.

Email wellington@samaritans.org.nz or phone 021 294 0036 or visit www.samaritans.org.nz
Find out more

1278 days ago

One Tag

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

We're replacing plastic dog tags with a metal 'One Tag' that lasts your doggo's lifetime.

The One Tag will help reduce the amount of plastic going into the landfill - there were around 60,000 tags thrown out in Wellington City in the last five years alone!

Customers will pay … View more
We're replacing plastic dog tags with a metal 'One Tag' that lasts your doggo's lifetime.

The One Tag will help reduce the amount of plastic going into the landfill - there were around 60,000 tags thrown out in Wellington City in the last five years alone!

Customers will pay their annual registration fees as usual, but they'll keep using the same tag.

For more information, visit: wellington.govt.nz...

1275 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Louise Thomas has provided this weeks Friday Feathered Friend.

"Nature abhors a vacuum. The old adage has seen the white-fronted terns/tara (Sterna striata) move onto the Petone Wharf as a convenient perching spot for hawking (terning?) for fish. Such sleek birds, they turn on a dime, their … View more
Louise Thomas has provided this weeks Friday Feathered Friend.

"Nature abhors a vacuum. The old adage has seen the white-fronted terns/tara (Sterna striata) move onto the Petone Wharf as a convenient perching spot for hawking (terning?) for fish. Such sleek birds, they turn on a dime, their brilliant white feathers catching the sun as they dive like professionals into the briny.
The old wharf, stretching almost 400m out into harbour, was closed (although a few foolhardy humans ignore the signs and climb the fence) in January for six weeks (hah!) for “urgent” repairs after the earthquakes over the New Year caused it to slump a bit in the middle. To be fair, the piles are infested with marine worms turning the ancient trunks into so much Swiss cheese and the bolts holding it all together are rustier than my first car, so it wouldn’t have taken much. Having seen a cross-section of a pile, I’m surprised it hasn’t collapsed before now. I am looking forward to it reopening though, I miss being able to walk so far out into the harbour – it’s where all the good stuff happens."

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1270 days ago

Call for directors for our 2022 season

Tanya Piejus from

Are you interested in directing a play for KAT next year?

It could be:

* One of our two annual, full-length productions

* Our short (just under an hour) outdoor production for families in February

* A short (any length under 50 minutes) play for our May season and possible subsequent entry… View more
Are you interested in directing a play for KAT next year?

It could be:

* One of our two annual, full-length productions

* Our short (just under an hour) outdoor production for families in February

* A short (any length under 50 minutes) play for our May season and possible subsequent entry in Theatre New Zealand’s TheatreFest

* A rehearsed reading of an any-length play for one of our club-meetings

Find out more at:
kat-theatre.org.nz...

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1270 days ago

Booklovers Don't Despair Think Repair

Bill Tito Book Doctor

Bill Tito (The Book Doctor) is a specialist in the restoration of old and rare books, maps and boxes.

“Give me a book I can’t repair and make my day"

As seen on TV. The Book Doctor, Bill Tito is the "Surgeon General to Literature!" He is a book repair expert who is trade … View more
Bill Tito (The Book Doctor) is a specialist in the restoration of old and rare books, maps and boxes.

“Give me a book I can’t repair and make my day"

As seen on TV. The Book Doctor, Bill Tito is the "Surgeon General to Literature!" He is a book repair expert who is trade certified in bookbinding.

You can visit the website for more information and samples of Bill's work. Or pick up the phone and call Bill 04 526 6977.
Find out more

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1270 days ago

Hello Fresh Voucher

Martin from Wilton

Hi neighbours,


Does anyone have one of those Hello Fresh vouchers for new customers that they don't want? I would love to get hold of one.


Thanks Martin

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1271 days ago

Lost young husky

Julie from Wilton

A young husky dog has turned up at my property at 3 Rochester St, Wilton. We've tied it up - please call me on 027 503 1131 if this is your dog or you know who's it is, regards Matt

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