Karori, Wellington

Brooklyn firearms incident

The Team from Wellington District Police

Wellington Police are appealing for information after a shotgun was fired at a residential complex on Sunday afternoon.

Police were called to the Brooklyn Road property about 3.30pm on 2 November.

While nobody was hit, we believe the incident targeted a specific individual, who suffered … View moreWellington Police are appealing for information after a shotgun was fired at a residential complex on Sunday afternoon.

Police were called to the Brooklyn Road property about 3.30pm on 2 November.

While nobody was hit, we believe the incident targeted a specific individual, who suffered moderate injuries fleeing to safety.

It is concerning that an offender has discharged a firearm in a highly populated apartment building and we are aggressively pursuing every lead in order to locate the offender.
It is appalling violence that put a number of people at risk and could have had a very different outcome.

There will be an increased Police presence in the area to provide reassurance and safety to the community.

There will be members of the public who saw the offender or know who they are.
We urge anyone with information that could help the investigation to contact Police via 105 and use the reference number 251102/6491.
You can also report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Poll: 🎃 Which furry fiend deserves the Spooktober crown? 👑

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻

Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give… View moreIt’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻

Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give this ghoul a hand!
🦇 Wednesday from Trentham – representing the family in true spooky fashion

Vote for your favourite and help crown this year’s Fang-tastic Pet Champion! 🏆
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! 💸

🕸️ Don’t ghost us — vote now!

🎃 Which furry fiend deserves the Spooktober crown? 👑

• Nevado – a spooky spider with serious style
• Munchkin – rocking his chillingly cute getup
• Bruce – give this ghoul a hand!
• Wednesday – representing the family

Vote View Results

• 9.6% Nevado – a spooky spider with serious style
  9.6% Complete
• 38.1% Munchkin – rocking his chillingly cute getup
  38.1% Complete
• 37.9% Bruce – give this ghoul a hand!
  37.9% Complete
• 14.5% Wednesday – representing the family
  14.5% Complete

544 votes

3 Polystyrene Boxes

Shari from Crofton Downs

Would anyone like 3 polystyrene boxes?
Contact-less collection from Crofton Downs.
Here are a few uses for them:-
Polystyrene boxes are used for packaging and protecting fragile items, transporting temperature-sensitive goods like food and medicine, and providing insulation for various purposes.… View moreWould anyone like 3 polystyrene boxes?
Contact-less collection from Crofton Downs.
Here are a few uses for them:-
Polystyrene boxes are used for packaging and protecting fragile items, transporting temperature-sensitive goods like food and medicine, and providing insulation for various purposes. They are also repurposed for DIY projects, such as creating storage solutions, gardening aids like seed trays or drainage in pots, and coolers for picnics.
PM me if you're interested.
Regards,
Shari

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2 x Polystyrene Boxes

Shari from Crofton Downs

Hi there neighbours,
Would anyone like 2 polystyrene boxes?
Contact-less collection from Crofton Downs.
Here are a few uses for them:-
Polystyrene boxes are used for packaging and protecting fragile items, transporting temperature-sensitive goods like food and medicine, and providing insulation… View moreHi there neighbours,
Would anyone like 2 polystyrene boxes?
Contact-less collection from Crofton Downs.
Here are a few uses for them:-
Polystyrene boxes are used for packaging and protecting fragile items, transporting temperature-sensitive goods like food and medicine, and providing insulation for various purposes. They are also repurposed for DIY projects, such as creating storage solutions, gardening aids like seed trays or drainage in pots, and coolers for picnics.
PM me if you're interested.
Regards,
Shari

Free

💪👷‍♀️🏢🧑‍🏭 Who inspires you to do your best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?

As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View moreLabour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?

As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?

Craft Your Feathered Friends with Pinecones and Favourite Resene Colours!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

These kākāpō, rainbow lorikeet and ruru birds are a hoot for the kids to make using pinecones and their favourite Resene colours. Find out how to make and paint your own feathered friends with these easy step by step instructions.

🐾🎃 Is your pet ready to strut their spooky stuff?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!

Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆

*Unleash your … View moreIt is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!

Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆

*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!

Rose Show

Dianne from Crofton Downs

Hutt Valley Horticultural Society and the Hutt Valley Rose Society
Presents the Rose Show
All Welcome

15th and 16th of November
Walter Nash Events Center

Saturday 12pm to 4pm
… View moreHutt Valley Horticultural Society and the Hutt Valley Rose Society
Presents the Rose Show
All Welcome

15th and 16th of November
Walter Nash Events Center

Saturday 12pm to 4pm
Sunday 10am to 3.30pm
Come and enjoy
Stunning Roses and many other flowers
Plant sales and Art and craft for sale
$3-00 Entry Children free
Cash Entry only.

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Life in Addictive Eaters Anonymous provides me with the freedom to have great adventures

Before I came into the fellowship of Addictive Eaters Anonymous, I lived full of fear, resentment, self-pity, shame, and self-obsession. My eating was completely out of control and I could no longer stop … View moreLife in Addictive Eaters Anonymous provides me with the freedom to have great adventures

Before I came into the fellowship of Addictive Eaters Anonymous, I lived full of fear, resentment, self-pity, shame, and self-obsession. My eating was completely out of control and I could no longer stop eating even though I really wanted to and went to great lengths to try and stop. My world became a small and lonely existence where the only thing I looked forward to was hiding out with my food. There was no room for adventure in my life.

Plasma can help treat someone’s kidney disease

NZ Blood

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life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View moreThe treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
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Reduce pain related to bad posture

Sue from Brooklyn

Kia ora
At Wellington High Community Education:
www.cecwellington.ac.nz...
Enquiries: Sue 0274667123

Boost Skills with ServiceIQ Training

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Share your favourite raspberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.

Canning jars

Cheryl from Karori

Clean jars for canning.
Pick up front porch (left side of house)
50 Parkvale Road
Just pick up - no message needed

Free

? Win a Yates Gardening Hamper! ?

Rita Angus Retirement Village

We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWe’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.

Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?

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