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NZ Heritage Plaque for Ngaio Town Hall

This is a mock up of what our NZ Heritage Plaque for our Ngaio Town Hall will look like. Cast in aluminium, Heritage Plaques are 450mm in diameter. Our fundraising is well underway with over $900 donated or pledged – … Continue reading

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Kiwirail Maintenance

KiwiRail’s rail grinder is scheduled to be in Wellington as part of their routine maintenance. This equipment is brought to the region every couple of years to help extend the lifespan of the rail infrastructure. Kiwirail advise that “Throughout May … Continue reading

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Ngaio Town Hall turns 100 in August

The Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association in conjunction with the Onslow Historical Society are celebrating 100 years since the opening of the Ngaio Town Hall in August 1925. We are hosting an Afternoon Tea on Sunday 3 August at 2pm. … Continue reading

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Climate Action in Ngaio

This year we have already had some fun programmes under way, and one of them is working with Wellington City Council to encourage less use of cars around Ngaio and Crofton Downs. This programme promoted public transport or active modes … Continue reading

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Ngaio Repair Cafe

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Tell us your Local Hot Spots

This year we have some exciting programmes under way (more to come), and one of them is working with Wellington City Council to encourage less use of cars around Ngaio and Crofton Downs, and getting into public transport or active … Continue reading

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Biking around Ngaio

Earlier this year, with Wellington City Council, we organised three guided bike rides – the last of which met up with our community ride and finished at the Ngaio Community picnic. Everyone I saw on the rides seemed to be … Continue reading

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Huntleigh Park restoration planting

Help the Crofton Downs community plant 1000 native trees this Month.  With the Council purchase of the Girl Guide land next to Huntleigh Park in Crofton Downs, there is a fantastic chance to rehabilitate the old Girl Guide building site … Continue reading

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Fun Community Activity: Picnic this March in Ngaio/ Crofton Downs

Looking for family-friendly activities in March in Ngaio / Crofton Downs area? Come down and join us at our open streets Community Picnic!- here’s the event page, with all the information that you will want: Ngaio Community Picnic Event This … Continue reading

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Preparing Cartons for Recycling

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