Crofton Downs, Wellington

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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.

1375 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

An easy one this week. What is going on here?

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1375 days ago

Do you see kaka from your home

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Ash from Wadestown has told the Greater Wellington Regional Council that he doesn’t need to go further than his kitchen window to see kaka enjoying summer. He regularly sees visiting kaka, and they’ll often wake him up pre-dawn. Do you see kaka.

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1376 days ago

Poll: Do you support the council underwriting WOW?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The World of WearableArt (WOW) will remain in Wellington for at least the next five years after Wellington City Council agreed to underwrite this year’s event.

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Do you support the council underwriting WOW?
  • 26.2% Yes, it is vital for the city
    26.2% Complete
  • 69.5% Nope, fix the pipes first
    69.5% Complete
  • 4.3% Not sure, who cares
    4.3% Complete
141 votes
1376 days ago

Pomare Tongan tapa cloth exhibition at Te Papa

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to … View more
Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to learn from each other and cultivate Tongan culture by making koloa (cultural treasures).
The exhibition runs to Sunday, February 14, Level 4 Toi Art. Akomai Heritage will host a public demonstrations on Saturday, February 13, 11am.

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1382 days ago

David Jones to close in June 2022

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Flagship Wellington department store David Jones is to close.
The flagship store, which opened on Lambton Quay in the heart of the city’s Golden Mile in July 2016, told its employees on Wednesday that the business will shut its doors.
A statement from the company on Wednesday said it was looking … View more
Flagship Wellington department store David Jones is to close.
The flagship store, which opened on Lambton Quay in the heart of the city’s Golden Mile in July 2016, told its employees on Wednesday that the business will shut its doors.
A statement from the company on Wednesday said it was looking forward to introducing David Jones online to all customers in the second half of 2022, closely following the Wellington store closure.

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1377 days ago

SOLD NOW Painting - 3 pieces

Patricia from Wilton

Simply a unique nice calming triptych of Japanese blossoms.

Price: $20

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1377 days ago

Lego Technic 8260

Lim from Northland

Complete set of Lego Technic 8260 with original box and manual

Price: $29

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1377 days ago

Lego City Plane Set 3181

Lim from Northland

For sale is a Lego City Plane Set 3181 set. It has the original box and manual. It is a 99.9% complete set with two small parts missing. One missing small joining part on the wing tip mean the tip of the wing cannot tilt on one size of the plane and the other missing part is pure decorative.
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For sale is a Lego City Plane Set 3181 set. It has the original box and manual. It is a 99.9% complete set with two small parts missing. One missing small joining part on the wing tip mean the tip of the wing cannot tilt on one size of the plane and the other missing part is pure decorative.
Complete with original box and manual.

Price: $59

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1377 days ago

LEGO POWER MINERS 8191

Lim from Northland

For sale is a 95% complete set of Lego Power Miners 8191. Only a few minor parts are missing. The set can still be built to its original condition as per the photo.
Come complete with original box and manuals.

Price: $89

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1377 days ago

board games - all for 80 or get the one you like

Patricia from Wilton

Variety of games, most of them are valued at $5-$10 each - or get all for $80 for all.

Negotiable

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1377 days ago

SOLD ALREADY Mirror - $50 ono

Patricia from Wilton

Stylish heavy bevelled mirror - 100x140cm - $50 or near offer - as it has a crack (which we dont see anymore).
Selling as moving country.

Price: $50

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1377 days ago

King single bed + matching bedside table

Patricia from Wilton

White wooden bed in great, sturdy condition - with slats base.
Optional to take mattress too.
[also have woolen mattress protector, duvets, pillows, linen - as we moving overseas]

Price: $190

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1379 days ago

Flooring Servises needed

Sabrina from Crofton Downs

I am looking for flooring services to take off the old vinyl floor in 2 toilets and install new materials. Any recommendations please?The property is in Johnsonville. Thanks
Sabrina

1382 days ago

Captain Tom Moore dies at 100

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

I would not normally post something like this on Neighbourly but I think we can all agree that the death of Captain Tom Moore is sad news.
What can we learn from his death and selfless actions?

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1378 days ago

Learn to play Bridge in 2021.....

Klaus from Karori

.....the best card game in the world!
WHEN: Monday, 15 February 2021, at 7.30pm
WHERE: Karori Bridge Club, 274 Karori Road, Karori

REGISTER: phone 04 476 6179 or email: karoribridge@gmail.com

Bring along a friend, a partner or just yourself!

This 12-lesson course is running over a period of six… View more
.....the best card game in the world!
WHEN: Monday, 15 February 2021, at 7.30pm
WHERE: Karori Bridge Club, 274 Karori Road, Karori

REGISTER: phone 04 476 6179 or email: karoribridge@gmail.com

Bring along a friend, a partner or just yourself!

This 12-lesson course is running over a period of six weeks which includes lots of card play and comprehensive course notes. The two-hour lessons are held twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays and finish on 29 March 2021. See also

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