Takapu Valley, Wellington

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

2667 days ago

Poll: Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?

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Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?
  • 25% Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
    25% Complete
  • 42% Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
    42% Complete
  • 26.4% No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
    26.4% Complete
  • 6.6% No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's
    6.6% Complete
605 votes
2694 days ago

Quiz Night Fundraiser

Alison McCabe from Tawa Scout Group

Get a table together for another fantastic quiz night fundraising for Tawa Scout Group. See the attachment for further details, contact tawascouts@gmail.com

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2680 days ago

CHURTON PARK PUBLIC MEETING ON BUS ISSUES

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Churton Park commuters have faced many of the same bus issues as have other areas of Wellington City since the introduction of the new system.
The Churton Park Community Association, in conjunction with local list MP Brett Hudson, has arranged a meeting where you can come and tell Greater … View more
Churton Park commuters have faced many of the same bus issues as have other areas of Wellington City since the introduction of the new system.
The Churton Park Community Association, in conjunction with local list MP Brett Hudson, has arranged a meeting where you can come and tell Greater Wellington Regional Councillors and their transport staff what you believe can be done to improve the situation. The Association sees this as a great opportunity to provide sensible and practical solutions to what have been very frustrating issues around the introduction of new timetables, routes, hubbing and so forth.
The meeting is scheduled for

Thursday 13 September 2018

at 7.30pm

at Churton Park School, Churton Drive

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2667 days ago

Tennessee Waltz

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

In a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen … View more
In a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen Davy with a live band!

Don’t miss the variety of bluegrass, Dixie and country songs made famous from the 40’s to 70’s, including Jolene, Louisiana Saturday Night, Annie’s Song, Tennessee Waltz, Take me Home Country Roads and more!

All tickets include lunch after the show with the artists.
Buy your tickets now!

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2667 days ago

Bring a friend for free!

Wellington Home & Garden Show

It’s all about ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home & Garden Show on next weekend. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends from over 200 exhibitors with our on-line BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER.

Check out latest trends, innovations, … View more
It’s all about ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home & Garden Show on next weekend. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends from over 200 exhibitors with our on-line BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER.

Check out latest trends, innovations, listen to free daily Q&A sessions from industry experts, visit the Springfree Family Zone for loads of family fun. Kitchens, bathrooms and everything in between, it’s all here under one roof.

Save the date in your diaries; 21-23 September 2018
Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Discounted tickets here!

2668 days ago

Vogel House open 20 September-2 October 2018 - SUFFRAGE 125

Sandra from Normandale

Celebrating Womens Suffrage 125th anniversary at Vogel House 75 Woburn Road Lower Hutt. Dates 20/9/18 - 2/10/18 from 10 - 4pm.
Koha/Donation $2 toward rebuilding Te Omanga Hospice. Weekends include speeches from local lady now/then politicians and descendants of Suffrage signatories.... Parking … View more
Celebrating Womens Suffrage 125th anniversary at Vogel House 75 Woburn Road Lower Hutt. Dates 20/9/18 - 2/10/18 from 10 - 4pm.
Koha/Donation $2 toward rebuilding Te Omanga Hospice. Weekends include speeches from local lady now/then politicians and descendants of Suffrage signatories.... Parking on the street..... SEE ADVERT Hutt News 11 September 2018. Attached two of the many Hutt ladies who signed the Suffrage Petition 1892/93. Organized by HCC Archives and Hutt Lions.

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2668 days ago

Volunteers needed

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Do you enjoy meeting people? Passionate about Otari-Wilton's Bush? Volunteers are needed to host visitors for 2.5 hours every four or five weeks. Training will be provided on Sunday 14 October, 1.30pm-4 pm. For more information or to apply, contact Sumi Sarkar 04 479 1173/… View moreDo you enjoy meeting people? Passionate about Otari-Wilton's Bush? Volunteers are needed to host visitors for 2.5 hours every four or five weeks. Training will be provided on Sunday 14 October, 1.30pm-4 pm. For more information or to apply, contact Sumi Sarkar 04 479 1173/tandssarkar@xtra.co.nz.

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2668 days ago

Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington)

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

On Sun 28 Oct we're opening a 1.4km route between Victoria Street, Hunter Street and Jessie Street for Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington). There'll be fun activities by Boomerang Bags Wellington, Sustainability Trust, Love Food Hate Waste - New Zealand and lots more. … View moreOn Sun 28 Oct we're opening a 1.4km route between Victoria Street, Hunter Street and Jessie Street for Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington). There'll be fun activities by Boomerang Bags Wellington, Sustainability Trust, Love Food Hate Waste - New Zealand and lots more. Come along to experience your city in a new way and have fun on streets that are closed to cars. For more info click here.

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2668 days ago

We're putting on extra services for the All Blacks v South Africa - Wellington game at Westpac Stadium this Saturday 15 September ?

Community Engagement Advisor from

? Trains: there will be additional seating on KPL, JVL and HVL, plus an extra WRL service

? Buses: there will be additional capacity after the game on the normal 1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 52, 83 services plus an extra route 12 service

⛴️ Ferry: there will be an additional ferry service after the … View more
? Trains: there will be additional seating on KPL, JVL and HVL, plus an extra WRL service

? Buses: there will be additional capacity after the game on the normal 1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 52, 83 services plus an extra route 12 service

⛴️ Ferry: there will be an additional ferry service after the game leaving Queens Wharf at 10pm

To learn more, read our full service update at www.metlink.org.nz...

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2668 days ago

Hataitai intersection traffic lights proposal

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Do you use the 4-way intersection in Hataitai? We want to make the crossings safer for drivers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians so we're proposing to install traffic lights and pedestrian signals. We want to hear what you think. To have your say click here.

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