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.

1488 days ago

A world full of opportunities

Queen Margaret College

Stepping into QMC Junior School marks the start of a learning adventure that equips students for their future. QMC is an IB World School, and proud to offer unparalleled excellence in research-based teaching, learning and wellbeing programmes.

Our Junior students learn new skills, develop … View more
Stepping into QMC Junior School marks the start of a learning adventure that equips students for their future. QMC is an IB World School, and proud to offer unparalleled excellence in research-based teaching, learning and wellbeing programmes.

Our Junior students learn new skills, develop confidence, aim for excellence, take risks, challenge and explore the world around them.

Every child enjoys access to a wide range of exhilarating cultural and sporting opportunities in a progressive, cosmopolitan, safe environment. We value diversity, and inclusivity – and are the school of choice for families from 54 countries worldwide.

Join us for Open Day, Years 4-6 to find out more and discover the difference a QM education will make to your child’s future.

Discover Years 4,5 and 6
Junior School Open Day
Wednesday 28 October
• 9am - 10.20am
• 5pm - 6.20pm

Places are limited. Book to avoid disappointment.
Find out more

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1489 days ago

What would you do with a $13.3 million house?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A lavish home, believed to be the largest new build in Wellington in more than a decade, is taking shape above Evans Bay.
The five-bedroom, 1400-square-metre house in Overtoun Terrace in Hataitai will be fitted with two bars, an indoor swimming pool, work areas, massage and games rooms, a “great… View more
A lavish home, believed to be the largest new build in Wellington in more than a decade, is taking shape above Evans Bay.
The five-bedroom, 1400-square-metre house in Overtoun Terrace in Hataitai will be fitted with two bars, an indoor swimming pool, work areas, massage and games rooms, a “great room”, and a home theatre.
It is being constructed on two sections of land, bought for $5.8m in 2016 by Wellington-based siblings Nigel and Susan Stanford.
The combined cost of the land and the house totals $13.3m.

1490 days ago

Monday Sport Blast From The Past

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Trish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in … View more
Trish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in softball, playing for New Zealand and helping her club and Hutt Valley win numerous titles.
League was however her first love and in 2000 Hina was named MVP at the first women’s World Cup, where New Zealand beat Great Britain 26-4.
She was prominent in the Kiwi Ferns retaining the World Cup in 2005 and 2008.
In the 2008 defence, Hina was named MVP for a second time. In the final, New Zealand thrashed Australia 34-0, with Hina scoring two tries and kicking three conversions.
In 2010, she achieved arguably her greatest achievement by being selected to play for the Black Ferns at the World Cup.
She became the first female to win rugby and league World Cups.
Towards the end of her career, Hina was diagnosed with kidney disease and she was unable to fulfill her dream of playing Sevens at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
In 2015, she was inducted as a Hutt Valley Sports Awards legend.

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1489 days ago

👻🎃Toy Tuesday - Halloween Costumes! 🎃👻

The Team from Wadestown Toy Library

Come check out our great range of Halloween Costumes on Saturday 10-12pm.

See more costumes on our new website here: wadestowntoylibrary.mibase.co.nz... Select 'Dress Up' from the toy category.

If you're not a member, it's a great time to join and borrow some costumes and … View more
Come check out our great range of Halloween Costumes on Saturday 10-12pm.

See more costumes on our new website here: wadestowntoylibrary.mibase.co.nz... Select 'Dress Up' from the toy category.

If you're not a member, it's a great time to join and borrow some costumes and then some big toys over summer!

We are also open for Trick or Treaters on Halloween - Saturday 31 October 4pm - 6pm. Come get a lolly and have a play with our toys. Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be a member.

1489 days ago

Kids' Lit at Marsden

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Kids' Lit woohoo! Marsden hosted the KidsLit Quiz last week welcoming a total of 44 teams from schools around Wellington. What a proud moment when one of our two teams was announced as 2nd place winners, one point behind Wellesley! Huge congratulations to Olive, Holly, Gloria and reserve … View moreKids' Lit woohoo! Marsden hosted the KidsLit Quiz last week welcoming a total of 44 teams from schools around Wellington. What a proud moment when one of our two teams was announced as 2nd place winners, one point behind Wellesley! Huge congratulations to Olive, Holly, Gloria and reserve Valerie (filling in for Bay). Our second team of Isabella, Tiantian, Abigail and Manon (Year 6) did a great job too, finishing in the middle of the pack. Thanks to Head of Libraries and Information Centre, Karen Richards for masterminding the logistics. Quiz master Wayne Mills pictured with our Kids' Lit teams.

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1489 days ago

Marsden - Inspiring Girls

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

We love hearing what our Old Girls have gone on to do beyond Marsden :)

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1489 days ago

Several hours garden labouring work today and tomorrow

Elspeth from Khandallah

Hiya. Looking for a strong person/people to come help shift some garden soil and load trailer for a tip run today and/or tomorrow. $20/hr. Text or call Ellie in 021498201.

1493 days ago

Possible Covid-19 case in Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A person in Wellington has returned a “weak” suspected Covid-19 test, weeks after completing their isolation.
It is the capital’s first possible case outside the Government’s managed isolation and quarantine facilities in more than a month.
In a statement the Ministry of Health said the … View more
A person in Wellington has returned a “weak” suspected Covid-19 test, weeks after completing their isolation.
It is the capital’s first possible case outside the Government’s managed isolation and quarantine facilities in more than a month.
In a statement the Ministry of Health said the person returned from the United States in September and completed their 14 days in isolation on September 21.
They then became sick after completing the mandatory 14 days isolation while in Wellington this week and sought medical care. The details around the sickness are unknown.
The person returned a “weak” positive test on Thursday, meaning the infection was likely historical, and has since been transferred to a quarantine facility in Wellington.
The Ministry of Health is conducting further testing but testing to date suggest a historical infection is highly likely.

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1490 days ago

Free Queen Mattress

Dee from Khandallah

We have an extra mattress that is no longer required. Has marks on one side from being used on pallets (student flat), a spilled drink stain on the other and the corners are scuffed from various moves. However, it is a very comfortable mattress and would be fine with a mattress protector!
Easy … View more
We have an extra mattress that is no longer required. Has marks on one side from being used on pallets (student flat), a spilled drink stain on the other and the corners are scuffed from various moves. However, it is a very comfortable mattress and would be fine with a mattress protector!
Easy access pick up in Khandallah.

Free

1490 days ago

White Metal Single Bed

Jean-Baptiste from Northland

About 18 months old. One under-mattress support bar broken, but does not compromise the use of the bed by a child. Dimensions: 95cm x 190cm.

Price: $50

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1493 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.

"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at … View more
This week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.

"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at the time. They had set up their twiggy nest in the crown of a punga tree.
The couple were so intensely private I felt like an atheist that had accidentally stumbled into a church or a mosque - big and bumbling and out of place, but in awe and still having a grotesque fascination for the stain-glass windows. I took my photos and quietly left."

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1490 days ago

Single Mattress

Jean-Baptiste from Northland

Clean single mattress. About 2 years old. Dimensions: 95cm x 190cm.

Price: $50

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1490 days ago

With better grades comes higher self-esteem

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

With better grades comes higher self-esteem. Tutoring helps increase your child’s motivation and attitude so they are able to reach their full academic potential.

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1490 days ago

Gutter repair

Christina from Wadestown

Can anyone recommend someone who can do a leaking gutter repair on a 2-storey house, please.

1490 days ago

What is your favourite Welly Burger?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hey Wellingtonians, have you been checking out the burgers in Wellington on Plate.
There are plenty of options, including the 1815 Cafe and Bar's (pictured) Wild Scotsman. Served with Garage Project beer, it features a Wairarapa venison patty with beetroot chutney in a Scottish Mornington bun,… View more
Hey Wellingtonians, have you been checking out the burgers in Wellington on Plate.
There are plenty of options, including the 1815 Cafe and Bar's (pictured) Wild Scotsman. Served with Garage Project beer, it features a Wairarapa venison patty with beetroot chutney in a Scottish Mornington bun, with Prestons haggis bonbons and spiced redcurrant sauce.
Tell us what your favoutite burger is and feel free to post a picture.

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