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Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association is seeking input from the community to develop a vision for Cummings Park in the centre of Ngaio. The first step is a workshop to be held in the Ngaio Town Hall between 2pm and … Continue reading →

After almost 18 months of dedicated volunteer labour and the support of Wellington City Council and Transpower, the Silversky track was officially opened on 9th May 2015. A celebratory lunch was laid on down at the Huntleigh Park Girl Guides … Continue reading →

Resource consent applications for 131 Silverstream Road Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council have received resource consent applications for earthworks, diversion and discharge for a 129 allotment development at 131 Silverstream Rd in Crofton Downs.  Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents … Continue reading →

Wellington City Councillors voted against a proposal to nominate 131 Silverstream Rd as a Special Housing Area at their 8 April meeting. Only Councillors Ahipene-Mercer, Coughlan, and Marsh voted for it. Local resident Andrew McLellan spoke at the meeting, explaining … Continue reading →

Murray King is working with the Regional Council to reduce the train squeal on the Johnsonville line. They are trialling reduced train speed after 10pm and want people who live close to the line in Crofton Downs and Ngaio to … Continue reading →

The land at the end of Silverstream Rd, Crofton Downs, is on Wellington City Council’s nominated list of special housing areas around the city. This means that, for the land confirmed as special housing areas, Council speeds up the resource … Continue reading →

We have cancelled the picnic in Cummings Park today, Sunday, 29 March from 11:00am – 3:00 pm. It’s real shame because we have the Push Play trailer with lots of games for the kids, the scouts were planning to do … Continue reading →

Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association is organising a Neighbours Day Picnic in Cummings Park on Sunday, 29 March from 11am – 3pm. Bring your own picnic and join in the fun. Water available. The Guides will help us play Push … Continue reading →

Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association had two excellent guest speakers at its AGM on 18 November – Kelvin Hastie and Jane Schaverien. Kelvin told us all about the Crofton Downs Predator-Free project. They have a $5000 grant from the Enhancing … Continue reading →

Feel like a local walk next weekend, but not sure where? The library has free copies of our latest Ngaio and Crofton Downs walking tracks map. This one includes the whole Silversky Track. You can download or print out an … Continue reading →