Crofton Downs, Wellington

2592 days ago

Double Kayak - Sea Bear - free

Ross from Ngaio

In its day it did some great trips,but it has grown old and is in need of a little TLC before relaunching. Call for details
021 404089
Note - have two enquiries so its probably gone. Will update Saturday.

Free

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2592 days ago

Sending Love from the Library

Jess Payne from Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces

Wellington City Libraries is proud to be participating in The Sending Love Christmas campaign again this year.

Sending Love is an initiative to write Christmas cards to be distributed to elderly who will be lonely this Christmas and who do not usually receive cards. Just write a card and leave … View more
Wellington City Libraries is proud to be participating in The Sending Love Christmas campaign again this year.

Sending Love is an initiative to write Christmas cards to be distributed to elderly who will be lonely this Christmas and who do not usually receive cards. Just write a card and leave it in the box before 9 December. Your cards will then be distributed to rest homes so that people who may be lonely this Christmas can know there's someone who cares.

Some pointers for card-writing:

 Make sure your card is filled with love.

 Make it as creative as you can.

 Ensure it has a legible message.

 Leave your envelope unsealed.

 Try to avoid religious quotes.

 Just be you!

Wellington City Libraries’ Central branch is a drop-off point for Sending Love Christmas cards. You can find the box on the side of the main desk on the ground floor.


For more information visit the Sending Love website at www.sendinglove.co.nz... On the website you'll also find other drop-off locations around the Wellington region. #sendinglovenz

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2594 days ago

A Very Welly Christmas This Weekend!

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’re filling Lambton Quay with free festive fun this weekend (24 & 25 Nov) for A Very Welly Christmas 2018! Take a spin on our ice skating rink, have a snowball fight, pop a giant bubble, enjoy music and circus performances, and get busy in the kids’ craft centre. Santa will arrive with … View moreWe’re filling Lambton Quay with free festive fun this weekend (24 & 25 Nov) for A Very Welly Christmas 2018! Take a spin on our ice skating rink, have a snowball fight, pop a giant bubble, enjoy music and circus performances, and get busy in the kids’ craft centre. Santa will arrive with his friends at 12 noon each day. More info.

2592 days ago

Save Barn’s summer showdown - Coming soon!

Save Barn

It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Petone, Wellington for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday1st December!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one… View more
It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Petone, Wellington for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday1st December!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of the first 20 customers to make a purchase in store and get a FREE gift and from 12 noon we’ll be giving away spot prizes every hour!

It’s all going down at 17 Te Puni Street, Petone Wellington on Saturday 1st December – We’ll see you there!
Find out more!

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2593 days ago

Meet Wellington Water lovers - Richard and Red

The Team from Wellington Water

Like Richard and Red, we're a community of #waterlovers.

We want to share with you ways that we can look after our water, and hear from you about how you #loveverydrop

www.youtube.com...

2593 days ago

Janet Fraser and friends: Wellington socialist women who helped build the Labour Party

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Free Suffrage 125 event.
A century before Jacinda Ardern became Prime Minister an earlier generation of left-wing women helped pave the way for those who followed. One was Janet Fraser, whose husband Peter eventually became Prime Minister. Janet and her Wellington friends fought for social, … View more
Free Suffrage 125 event.
A century before Jacinda Ardern became Prime Minister an earlier generation of left-wing women helped pave the way for those who followed. One was Janet Fraser, whose husband Peter eventually became Prime Minister. Janet and her Wellington friends fought for social, political and economic justice, and played a significant role in the development of the Labour Party. They made policy as well as tea.


Wednesday 5 December 2018. 12.10pm - 1.00pm. Programme Rooms, Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon



In our final event marking Suffrage 125 Dr Hilary Stace looks back at some of the influential women who fought for social, political and economic justice in New Zealand. A century before Jacinda Ardern became Prime Minister an earlier generation of left-wing feminists paved the way for those who followed. They were the first generation to vote, although for many their first vote came after immigration to New Zealand. They helped found the Labour Party, lobbied for the right to stand for Parliament (finally won in 1919), fought for social justice, stood for election to boards and committees and ran community and voluntary groups. All while supporting their men including during wartime imprisonment, and eventually into the First Labour Government. These women were involved in all aspects of the Labour movement although political power at the highest levels was largely denied them. Janet Fraser, wife of Prime Minister Peter Fraser, was one example. An early member of the Wellington Hospital Board, she was one of the first women JPs, encouraged Peter’s interest in the arts, was influential in bringing the Polish refugees to New Zealand and hosted a visit by her friend Eleanor Roosevelt. She was also

Peter’s Parliamentary gatekeeper and partner in decision-making. This presentation will look at Janet Fraser and some of her Wellington socialist friends.

Speaker biography: Past careers working at the Turnbull Library and the Dictionary of NZ Biography provided opportunities for Hilary Stace to pursue her interests in feminist history and politics. She is also a researcher on disability issues and her PhD was on autism and public policy.

Image: Janet Fraser, ca. 1933. Crown Studios Collection. ATL PAColl-6304-61.

Headline from the NZ Truth article 10 July 1930, p.22

2593 days ago

Poll: Who should win Resene's Colour Your Community People's Choice Award? VOTE NOW!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them… View moreWe need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 December. More information here.

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Who should win Resene's Colour Your Community People's Choice Award? VOTE NOW!
  • 16.2% 1) Riversdale Community House - Blenheim
    16.2% Complete
  • 6.1% 2) Belmont Centre - Auckland
    6.1% Complete
  • 6.7% 3) Churton Park Tennis and Recreational Club - Wellington
    6.7% Complete
  • 16.8% 4) Barnardos - Napier
    16.8% Complete
  • 10.6% 5) Ngataringa Organic Garden (NOG) - Auckland
    10.6% Complete
  • 43.7% 6) Maketu Volunteer Coastguard and Maketu Surf Club
    43.7% Complete
1450 votes
2593 days ago

A new community for Upper Stebbings Valley

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’d like your views on three scenarios for a new community in Upper Stebbings Valley (between Churton Park and Tawa). It’s one of the last areas identified for new housing in the city and we want it to be great! Have your say via our online survey before 8 pm Sunday 9 December. Click here.

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2593 days ago

Russian Cultural Festival 2018 in Wellington

Victor from Wilton

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WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL RUSSIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Saturday the 24th of November, 2018
11am - 4pm
Venue: Wellington Wesley Parish Hall,
75 Taranaki Street, Wellington

Wellington Russian Club warmly invites you to experience the richness of Russian and … View more
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WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL RUSSIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Saturday the 24th of November, 2018
11am - 4pm
Venue: Wellington Wesley Parish Hall,
75 Taranaki Street, Wellington

Wellington Russian Club warmly invites you to experience the richness of Russian and neighbouring cultures.
This 14th Folklore Festival brings together the many different cultures to enjoy and share with you their traditional heritage.

P R O G R A M M E
11.00 Open doors
11.30 Official Festival opening
11.50 - 12.35 Concert ("Spirit of Russia" Part I)
13.30 - 14.20 Concert ("Spirit of Russia" Part II)
15.10 - 15.50 Concert (Part III)
16.00 Closing of the Russian Festival

11.00 - 16.00 Musical performers from Wellington, and Auckland.
Come and try a big variety of Russian traditional food. Enjoy richness of Russian art and craft.
Entrance Fee is $5.00 (free for children under 5 years old).

Festival coordinator: Victor Gaiduch
e-mail: wellingtonrussianclub@gmail.com
Webpage: wellingtonrussianclub.org.nz...

Come and enjoy this day together with us!

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