Island Bay, Wellington

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

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

2487 days ago

Some live music to enjoy in the Bay this Saturday...

Administration Team from Island Bay Presbyterian Church

Come along to "Ripples of Sound" - Genevieve on sax, Anna on flute and Michelle on harp - this Saturday 16th at 4pm, Presbyterian church at 88 The Parade. A chamber music experience - something different! $10 at the door. The location is 100m city side of the Island Bay shops and … View moreCome along to "Ripples of Sound" - Genevieve on sax, Anna on flute and Michelle on harp - this Saturday 16th at 4pm, Presbyterian church at 88 The Parade. A chamber music experience - something different! $10 at the door. The location is 100m city side of the Island Bay shops and there's plenty of parking.

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2487 days ago

Poll: Movin' March

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Walking, cycling and scooting to school have many benefits for tamariki – exercise, independence, physical and mental health, decision making, risk assessment and road safety skills.

Do your kids walk, bike or scoot to school? What do you love about it?

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Movin' March
  • 18.6% Quality time
    18.6% Complete
  • 33.9% Exercise
    33.9% Complete
  • 37.3% Seeing my kids grow in confidence
    37.3% Complete
  • 8.5% Avoiding chaos at the school gate
    8.5% Complete
  • 1.7% Other (leave us a comment!)
    1.7% Complete
59 votes
2487 days ago

{PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROAD}

The Team from Wellington City Council

Our Regulatory Processes Committee will be meeting on 27 March to consider the temporary closure of Buckle Street to Kent Terrace for the Night Noodle Markets from 5-14 April. If you object to this proposed road closure or would like to give your feedback you can email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nzView moreOur Regulatory Processes Committee will be meeting on 27 March to consider the temporary closure of Buckle Street to Kent Terrace for the Night Noodle Markets from 5-14 April. If you object to this proposed road closure or would like to give your feedback you can email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before 4pm, Friday 15 March.

2488 days ago

NZ's first Visible Wellbeing School

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School takes wellbeing education seriously. They are committed to improving the mental wellbeing and happiness of all students, Preschool to Year 13, at both its campuses in Karori and Whitby.

The Visible Wellbeing approach, in partnership with Professor Lea Waters, … View more
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School takes wellbeing education seriously. They are committed to improving the mental wellbeing and happiness of all students, Preschool to Year 13, at both its campuses in Karori and Whitby.

The Visible Wellbeing approach, in partnership with Professor Lea Waters, is a framework that can be applied to every lesson and activity, academic and co-curricular.

Research has shown that taking an intentional, strategic approach to student wellbeing provides positive flow-on effects to learning outcomes, and gifts each student the skills to manage their own wellbeing, lifelong.

Visit Marsden to find out more!
Find out more!

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2488 days ago

Which new entrances to the Outer Green Belt should we build first?

The Team from Wellington City Council

Our draft Outer Green Belt Management Plan contains proposals that may affect you. For example, we’re proposing five new entrances to the Outer Green Belt but we can’t build them all at once. Which ones do you think we should build first? To find out more and to make a submission on this or any… View moreOur draft Outer Green Belt Management Plan contains proposals that may affect you. For example, we’re proposing five new entrances to the Outer Green Belt but we can’t build them all at once. Which ones do you think we should build first? To find out more and to make a submission on this or any other parts of our plan go to: www.wellington.govt.nz...

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2492 days ago

New playground

The Team from Wellington City Council

We've started work on an awesome new playground in Island Bay! The play space is being built between the skate bowl and the children's bike track beside Adelaide Road, opposite Wakefield park. Children participated in the consultation and provided many wonderful and useful ideas. … View moreWe've started work on an awesome new playground in Island Bay! The play space is being built between the skate bowl and the children's bike track beside Adelaide Road, opposite Wakefield park. Children participated in the consultation and provided many wonderful and useful ideas. There's going to be a climbing tower, a high slide and a 30 metre flying fox as well as a carousel and basket swing! Watch this space and check out the link for more info:

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2490 days ago

Hey Neighbourly family - we need your help!

The Team from KidsCan Charitable Trust

In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.

But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five … View more
In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.

But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres, and kitting out kids with new raincoats and shoes. They want to extend the programme, so no one misses out on learning.

KidsCan, Neighbourly and Stuff have partnered up to raise enough money to feed and clothe 1000 more children under five. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz.
Donate now

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2491 days ago

Which of these is New Zealand's Loveliest Letterbox?

Resene

Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.

Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene … View more
Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.

Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene voucher - and so will the owner of the letterbox! Please help us decide our winners.

Tell is which letterbox is your favourite. CLICK HERE to vote now!
Vote now

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