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2704 days ago

Programme 'quick look' - CompassionFest starting Fri 5- Sun 7 Oct

Administration Team from Island Bay Presbyterian Church

Explore the life of Suzanne Aubert who devoted her life to helping others in the late 1800s-1900s, right here in Island Bay, and potentially New Zealand's first saint!
Fri 5th: 7pm. Festival opening at Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine St.
Sat 6th: Free fun KidsFest 10am - 2pm, 88 The Parade. All children welcome (must have adult supervisor). Then: Children trolley donated food to the Home of Compassion for a Mother Aubert 'experience'.
"Suzanne's Island Bay", 5pm, 284 The Parade. Fascinating architecture of the times!
Then: 6pm pop-up soup kitchen at 284 The Parade - Baptist church. Plse bring a koha can of food for the actual Soup Kitchen.
Then: 7pm "Splendid Drop" beer tasting and local narrative, 311 The Parade (tickets Eventfinda).
Sun 7th: Natural tonics field workshop (fully booked)
Combined church service, 10am at Island Bay Presbyterian. Aubert's life and legacy; 10.30am compassion Mass at St Francis de Sales - celebrating Suzanne Aubert.
7.30pm - Politicians and theologians discuss the place of Compassion in Politics, Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine St.
ART EXHIBITION "For Compassion's Sake" continues at 88 The Parade until Sunday. Local artists; works for sale. This delightful "Teapot Woman" pictured here is a feature!

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.

We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️

We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?

Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.

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Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
  • 43.6% I avoid spending money on coffee
    43.6% Complete
  • 47.4% I still indulge at my local cafe
    47.4% Complete
  • 9% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
    9% Complete
211 votes
4 days ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

Do you think you know the answer?

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1 day ago

Scam Alert: Bank cold calls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.

🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.

Remember, banks will:​​
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes​​
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device​​
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.

If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.

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