Crofton Downs, Wellington

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Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

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1395 days ago

Piano lessons

Irina from Ngaio

Piano Lessons are available in Ngaio (and also in Lower Hutt). Kind, but strict Russian teacher with 25 years experience in NZ. Associate of Institute of NZ music teachers. Member of Wellington Tango band. Accompanist. All ages and levels are welcome. Exam preparation (Trinity and Royal ) available… View morePiano Lessons are available in Ngaio (and also in Lower Hutt). Kind, but strict Russian teacher with 25 years experience in NZ. Associate of Institute of NZ music teachers. Member of Wellington Tango band. Accompanist. All ages and levels are welcome. Exam preparation (Trinity and Royal ) available and encouraged. Please pm for details.

1397 days ago

Razor blades in the walls....

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Has anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a… View moreHas anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a nasty, rusty surprise.
I'm certain I've seen something like this here in Aotearoa-NZ, but can't for the life of me recall where. It was in the back of the medicine cupboard. Let us know if you've seen, had - or have - one in your home.

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1396 days ago

Michael Fowler bridge coming down Michael Fowler bridge

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The city council is dismantling the Michael Fowler Centre bridge as it prepares to put in base isolators as its prepares to earthquakes strengthen the building.
A crane will be onsite on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 February
The bridge was added to the Michael Fowler Centre in the 1990s.

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1396 days ago

Free Smeg stickers

Allison from Wadestown

Surplus to requirements. A dozen or so, pm me if you would like to collect.

Free

1396 days ago

Ngaio Kindergarten is enrolling now!

The Team from Ngaio Kindergarten

Kia ora!

As many of our older children have now moved on to school, we are looking for new friends to join us at kindergarten!

We have some spaces available right away or you can hop on our waitlist if you or your tamariki need more time!

A few things you should know:
πŸ‘‰ We offer 20 hrs Free … View more
Kia ora!

As many of our older children have now moved on to school, we are looking for new friends to join us at kindergarten!

We have some spaces available right away or you can hop on our waitlist if you or your tamariki need more time!

A few things you should know:
πŸ‘‰ We offer 20 hrs Free ECE to all children who attend
πŸ‘‰ All of our teachers are fully qualified ECE teachers
πŸ‘‰ We offer support with transitions to school
πŸ‘‰ We follow a bicultural curriculum
πŸ‘‰ Play based learning is the way to go at Kindergarten!

Please feel free to pop in and visit us, we'd love to see you!
04 479 3892
65 Ottawa Road, Ngaio, Wellington

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1396 days ago

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about developing an Age friendly Business programme or have more questions about how to get involved, get in touch with us at osc@msd.govt.nz.

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1396 days ago

Wadestown Kindergarten is enrolling now!

The Team from Wadestown Kindergarten

Kia ora!

As many of our older children have now moved on to school, we are looking for new friends to join us at kindergarten!

We have some spaces available right away or you can hop on our waitlist if you or your tamariki need more time!

A few things you should know:
πŸ‘‰ We offer 20 hrs Free … View more
Kia ora!

As many of our older children have now moved on to school, we are looking for new friends to join us at kindergarten!

We have some spaces available right away or you can hop on our waitlist if you or your tamariki need more time!

A few things you should know:
πŸ‘‰ We offer 20 hrs Free ECE to all children who attend
πŸ‘‰ All of our teachers are fully qualified ECE teachers
πŸ‘‰ We offer support with transitions to school
πŸ‘‰ We follow a bicultural curriculum
πŸ‘‰ Play based learning is the way to go at Kindergarten!

Please feel free to pop in and visit us, we'd love to see you!
04 472 2227
45 Oban Street, Wadestown, Wellington

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1398 days ago

Keep up with the latest America's Cup action

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Who's foiling and who's failing?

Stuff's America's Cup correspondent Duncan Johnstone brings you all the action from on and off the water, delivered to your inbox every Monday.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter (for free) here.

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1396 days ago

Arts icon Bill Sheat has died aged 90

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lower Hutt lawyer and arts stalwart Bill Sheat died on Wednesday, January 20 after a short illness aged 90. As well as saving two of Wellington’s most important buildings – the Opera House and Embassy Theatre – from the wrecking ball, Sheat wil be remembered for his massive contribution to … View moreLower Hutt lawyer and arts stalwart Bill Sheat died on Wednesday, January 20 after a short illness aged 90. As well as saving two of Wellington’s most important buildings – the Opera House and Embassy Theatre – from the wrecking ball, Sheat wil be remembered for his massive contribution to the arts over a 60-year period.
In 2019, he was chosen as a Wellington Icon at the Gold Awards for his service to Wellington arts over the previous 60 years.

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1396 days ago

Learning

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

How true! Let us help your child learn. Book a free assessment.

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1397 days ago

Every Wellington river poorly rated for safe swimming

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington rivers could spell trouble for swimmers this week, with every popular spot in the region ranked as either unsuitable for swimming, or at least requiring caution.
Toxic algae blooms and elevated levels of E. Coli are prompting warnings from Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA), which provides … View more
Wellington rivers could spell trouble for swimmers this week, with every popular spot in the region ranked as either unsuitable for swimming, or at least requiring caution.
Toxic algae blooms and elevated levels of E. Coli are prompting warnings from Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA), which provides updates on 125 spots in the Wellington region.
On Tuesday morning, according to LAWA, 16 of 20 popular river spots in the region were unsuitable for swimming, and caution was advised for the remaining four due to large amounts of E. Coli bacteria and toxic algae blooms.
Toxic algae and E. Coli both cause gastrointestinal illness and infections, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Please put NFP if you do not want your comment used by Stuff.

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1397 days ago

Gardens Magic postponed

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Tonights Gardens Magic concert (Tuesday 19 January) has been postponed due to forecast high winds.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further updates, and stay safe out there whānau!
wellington.govt.nz...

1397 days ago

Need A Plumber? Gasfitter? Drainlayer?! NVE Service Areas

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

#DidYouKnow? NVE has staff based from Wellington to Kapiti, Porirua (where our office is) and even in Upper Hutt! (all areas we proudly serve!)

If you live in areas outside of our regular service area (the orange box) please reach out! We have done work as far away as Levin and Masterton. … View more
#DidYouKnow? NVE has staff based from Wellington to Kapiti, Porirua (where our office is) and even in Upper Hutt! (all areas we proudly serve!)

If you live in areas outside of our regular service area (the orange box) please reach out! We have done work as far away as Levin and Masterton. #WeAreHereToHelp

Give us a call today 04 479 4181

#HereToHelp #NZLicensedTradies #RenosForYou #WeCanDoThat #NZPlumbing #NVE #NVEPlumbing #SupportlLocal #NVEDrainage #NVEHeating #NVEGasfitting #NVERoofing #NVESkylights #NZFamilyOwned #CustomerSatisfaction #HomeRenos

*The blue dots are the areas our staff are located, the orange shading represents our most common service areas!

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1398 days ago

Grooves up or down? Decking debate settled

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

The great kiwi deck, every home should have one. But there's a decking debate raging in DIY and Reno circles: Should the grooves go up or down?
We think we've settled the argument here.

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1398 days ago

Two dead, two seriously injured after crash closes part of motorway

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Two people have died and two are seriously injured after a car went the wrong way down Wellington Urban Motorway early Tuesday morning.
The two people in the second vehicle, which was travelling northbound, sustained critical injuries.
At 7.30am, Police said commuters should expect long delays.

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