Crofton Downs, Wellington

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1494 days ago

First Rung, episode 2, is here!

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first … View more
Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first one, it's packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home. It also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
In episode 2, we talk to a first time buyer who moved from one end of the country to the other for a chance to get on the ladder, hear about apartments as a viable first home option and an expert gives us some tips on how to choose the right lawyer.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
Give episode 2 a listen and let us know what you think - and I hope you're all in to win that crackin' prize pack!

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1494 days ago

Entertainment and Encouragement Newsletter

Corinne Morris from

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are keeping warm and dry on this cold Wellington day.

Make a cuppa and have a read of this week's newsletter. See upcoming events, meet our volunteer Mavis, get handy tips on researching your family tree in the "Your Voice" segment submission by Sandra … View more
Hello Everyone,

I hope you are keeping warm and dry on this cold Wellington day.

Make a cuppa and have a read of this week's newsletter. See upcoming events, meet our volunteer Mavis, get handy tips on researching your family tree in the "Your Voice" segment submission by Sandra Greig and bake Cinnamon Rolls with our easy recipe. Plus much more.

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If you would like to go in the draw to win a $50 Countdown gift card, share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy!

Simply email your entries to:
news@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
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Age Concern Wellington (Re: Your Voice), PO Box 11-108, Wellington, 6142

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By submitting an entry, you grant permission to Age Concern Wellington to publish your entry in their newsletters and on their website. Only winning entries will receive a prize. All entries remain the property of the entrant. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

Thank you for sharing a moment with us. Take care and stay safe xx

1494 days ago

Wairarapa has all the good oil

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wairarapa Olive Oil makers have dominated the annual NZ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards, winning four of five major awards.
Some 128 oils were judged much like wine or beer; poured into glasses – blue, to prevent bias based on colour – sipped, and scored by six judges during lockdown.
Judging … View more
Wairarapa Olive Oil makers have dominated the annual NZ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards, winning four of five major awards.
Some 128 oils were judged much like wine or beer; poured into glasses – blue, to prevent bias based on colour – sipped, and scored by six judges during lockdown.
Judging took place remotely due to Covid-19. Judges were sent tiny bottles of each oil, which they warmed on an electric heat pad to 34 degrees Celsius, and then sipped, sucking air through their teeth to enhance the flavour.
Best in Show went to Olive Black Extra Virgin Olive Oil, an intense blend with green grass, pine, and floral notes.

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1494 days ago

What would you do with an air traffic control tower?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Known to Airways New Zealand staff as “The Grand Old Lady of Wellington”, and to its neighbours as “Arnold”, Wellington's historic traffic control tower is for sale.
Not surprisingly, Tommy’s Real Estate agents Billy Bell and Jess Platt describe it as the most unique property they … View more
Known to Airways New Zealand staff as “The Grand Old Lady of Wellington”, and to its neighbours as “Arnold”, Wellington's historic traffic control tower is for sale.
Not surprisingly, Tommy’s Real Estate agents Billy Bell and Jess Platt describe it as the most unique property they have listed.
“We’ve had unusual looking houses, but never anything quite like this so it’s exciting to be involved.”
Be warned, however, it needs earthquake strengthening and only has one loo.
It is believed to be the only control tower in the world with a residential address and its own letterbox.
Wouldn't it make a great house?

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1495 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, here is an easy one from our archives.
Who knows the story behind this famous image and the colourful character behind it.

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1497 days ago

From Russia to Petone, rare visitor spotted on beach

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Photographer Simon Woolf got a huge surprise when he was photographing birds on Petone beach over the weekend.
He spotted three birds he had never previously seen and posted on Facebook hoping someone would help identify them.
He was surprised to find that he had seen the Lesser knot (sometimes … View more
Photographer Simon Woolf got a huge surprise when he was photographing birds on Petone beach over the weekend.
He spotted three birds he had never previously seen and posted on Facebook hoping someone would help identify them.
He was surprised to find that he had seen the Lesser knot (sometimes called the Red knot).
According to birdsonline it is a regular visitor from Russia. There are about 120,000 that winter over in Australia or New Zealand but Woolf said he had never seen one before in Wellington.
What is the rarest bird you have spotted?

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1495 days ago

Computer desk

Cheryl from Karori

Computer desk

Price: $20

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1495 days ago

Recap: Get answers to your DIY and decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who joined us for our live chat with Resene’s colour consultant Brenda Ngatai and tech expert Jay Sharples.

The questions were coming thick and fast, and Jay and Brenda very kindly stayed later than planned to get through as many as they could, but we're … View more
Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who joined us for our live chat with Resene’s colour consultant Brenda Ngatai and tech expert Jay Sharples.

The questions were coming thick and fast, and Jay and Brenda very kindly stayed later than planned to get through as many as they could, but we're sorry if we didn't get to yours. If you submitted a question and missed the chat, checkout the recap, here.

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1497 days ago

Are Wellington houses unaffordable?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A rotting, near-derelict two-bedroom cottage that can’t be pulled down sells for $700,000.
The price for an entry level house often starts at $1 million, and queues extend down streets for the many young wannabes viewing the few properties on the market.
The Wellington City Council wants a more … View more
A rotting, near-derelict two-bedroom cottage that can’t be pulled down sells for $700,000.
The price for an entry level house often starts at $1 million, and queues extend down streets for the many young wannabes viewing the few properties on the market.
The Wellington City Council wants a more livable city, but many can’t afford to live and work in it, while others think proposed changes will remove what makes it so liveable in the first place.
The Wellington City Council has a Draft Spatial Plan that could radically change the city.
That includes more medium to high-density buildings in the CBD, particularly focused around prominent transport routes and hubs.
Many large character homes could be bulldozed to allow for high density apartments and multi-storey buildings.

Tell us what you think. If you do not want your comments used for publication played puts NFP (Not For Publication).

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1498 days ago

Do you love sewing ? And would you like to earn some money making children’s clothes

Kore from Khandallah

I am looking to pay someone to make children’s clothes. All patterns material cotton buttons will be provided. You must have your own sewing machine and a clean Working space. Are you interested?

1496 days ago

Thriving Seniors Survey

Bernie from Karori

We are still running this survey if you would like to have your say.
Here is the link

www.surveymonkey.com...

Bernie

1496 days ago

Child Birth Classes

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Free antenatal, birth, childbirth, labour, pregnancy, postnatal baby, and mother breastfeeding classes. Register now!

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1497 days ago

Dumping bread has to stop

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

So much bread, and none of it doing any good! A reminder yet again that dumping bread gives predators a free meal.
It is happening regularly in the Miramar area and Greater Wellington wants to know who it is doing.
Food left like this helps rats thrive, which undermines all the hard work Predator… View more
So much bread, and none of it doing any good! A reminder yet again that dumping bread gives predators a free meal.
It is happening regularly in the Miramar area and Greater Wellington wants to know who it is doing.
Food left like this helps rats thrive, which undermines all the hard work Predator Free Wellington and other pest elimination groups around our region are doing.

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1496 days ago

Poll: What's your favourite car brand?

The Team from Gazley

At Gazley, we're created with the passion of its founders and the high expectations of the world-famous brands we represent, Gazley follow a strong brand ethos that has a customer-centric approach offering a unique experience for each of our clients ensuring that their vehicle needs are met … View moreAt Gazley, we're created with the passion of its founders and the high expectations of the world-famous brands we represent, Gazley follow a strong brand ethos that has a customer-centric approach offering a unique experience for each of our clients ensuring that their vehicle needs are met and their service expectations exceeded.

Let us know what is your favourite car brand down below.
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What's your favourite car brand?
  • 17.6% Volkswagen
    17.6% Complete
  • 23.2% Nissan
    23.2% Complete
  • 4.6% ŠKODA
    4.6% Complete
  • 9.2% Jeep
    9.2% Complete
  • 6.2% Alfa Romeo
    6.2% Complete
  • 16.7% Mitsubishi
    16.7% Complete
  • 19.6% Mercedes-Benz
    19.6% Complete
  • 2.9% RAM
    2.9% Complete
306 votes
1496 days ago

Election Day bake sale at Karori Mall

Diana from Karori

There will need to be some big decisions made this Saturday...white chocolate brownie or lemon drizzle loaf? Karori Kindergarten is holding an Election Day bake sale at Karori Mall on 17 October from 9am, so call in and treat yourself to some gorgeous home baking. There will be individual biscuits … View moreThere will need to be some big decisions made this Saturday...white chocolate brownie or lemon drizzle loaf? Karori Kindergarten is holding an Election Day bake sale at Karori Mall on 17 October from 9am, so call in and treat yourself to some gorgeous home baking. There will be individual biscuits and slices, whole cakes and loaves, and a variety of dairy- and gluten-free options. Eftpos available.

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