Karori, Wellington

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities. Give here

Deck Cleaning

Adam from Wellington Wash

Do you need your deck cleaned but don't have the expertise, time or energy to do it? Give us a call! 020 4141 0521

Have a Merry Colourful Christmas!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these … View moreOur favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these holidays whether you're travelling out of town or staying at home. Merry Christmas!

- From the Elves at Resene

Are you catching a Christmas flight?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View moreHi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.

Karori Tunnel

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

This summer, works will start on Karori Tunnel - we want to make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians. While works are underway, vehicle and pedestrian access to the tunnel will be affected and diversions will be in place. To find out more, visit our website.

Wellington Zoo Chimp Park Grand Opening

Wellington Zoo

Join us at the Zoo for the grand reveal of the Chimpanzee habitat upgrade on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December. Working with habitat design experts, we’ve incorporated more climbing structures, hammocks and ropes than ever! These features aim to improve the Chimps wellbeing and encourage natural… View moreJoin us at the Zoo for the grand reveal of the Chimpanzee habitat upgrade on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December. Working with habitat design experts, we’ve incorporated more climbing structures, hammocks and ropes than ever! These features aim to improve the Chimps wellbeing and encourage natural behaviours through environmental complexity.

There’s also a new immersive glass viewing area to help people connect with the Chimps and a new children’s playground, inspired by Chimps and how they play. Come to hang with the Chimps at Wellington Zoo for the grand opening of the Chimp Park and learn how you can make a difference to Chimpanzees in the wild.

Wellingtonzoo.com Find out more!

Child’s Single PINK PRINCESS bed. Including single mattress

Susan from Kelburn

Renovating child’s room. Time for this bed to go to another young child. Pre loved Pink Child’s Single bed for sale. Includes single mattress which has had a mattress protector on it. Great comfy first bed. Has built in sides at the top end to discourage young child from rolling out.

Price: $100

SOLD. Lego/trains/children’s Low table for sale -

Susan from Kelburn

SOLD. Little table for any kind of children’s play activity where they need to spread out. Been used for Lego village and dolls house. L124 W64 H29. Pick up Kelburn or local I can drop off

Price: $20

Make a gift at the library this festive season!

Jess Payne from Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces

Every Tuesday and Thursday in December between 4-7 pm, come along to our festive crafts station on the 1st floor of the Central Library and get creative!

Make your own hand-made gift card, a special book mark, or perhaps a little decoration for your tree! Have something you’ve always wanted to… View moreEvery Tuesday and Thursday in December between 4-7 pm, come along to our festive crafts station on the 1st floor of the Central Library and get creative!

Make your own hand-made gift card, a special book mark, or perhaps a little decoration for your tree! Have something you’ve always wanted to make into something? Bring your own materials or make use of what’s available on our crafty supplies trolley! There will be local crafting experts on hand and a tonne of ideas and craft books ready to help you get inspired!

Drop by for 5 Minutes, half an hour, or hang out for the full 3 hours! Have fun to your own schedule at our festive crafts station and and give a gift of creativity this year!

These sessions will be held on the 1st floor of the Central Library by the enquiries desk from 4-7 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays with the last session being held on December 20th.

Drama Holiday Programme – at Churton Park Community Centre

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

A five day (17th to 21st Dec) collaborative holiday programme on Drama, Music, Dance, Creative Writing and Craft will be conducted by Drama Remedy from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm just before the festive season begins. To enrol or find out more details of these exciting and enjoyable workshops contact (04)… View moreA five day (17th to 21st Dec) collaborative holiday programme on Drama, Music, Dance, Creative Writing and Craft will be conducted by Drama Remedy from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm just before the festive season begins. To enrol or find out more details of these exciting and enjoyable workshops contact (04) 478 5962 or 022 027 3316 dramaremedy@gmail.com or visit our website www.dramaremedy.co.nz...