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871 days ago

Fired Up With Footy Fever?

Wellington has been at fever pitch with capacity crowds of both international visitors and New Zealanders, flocking to Wellington Regional Stadium. If you're heading in for a game you can now make use of the extra trains which have been added for selected games as below:
Extra trains for FIFA games:

Sweden v Italy Saturday 29 July:

Depart Masterton 2:20pm. Depart Wellington 8:08pm

Japan v Spain Monday 31 July Wellington:

Depart Wellington 10:00pm

South Africa v Italy Wednesday 2 August:

Depart Wellington 10:00pm

Round of 16: 1C v 2A Saturday 5 August:

Depart Masterton 2:20pm. Depart Wellington 10:30pm

It's important to note:
- arrive early for your train
- your travel is free on presentation of your game ticket
- on game day check here for any changes www.metlink.org.nz...

More messages from your neighbours
10 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.8% Yes
    40.8% Complete
  • 33.4% Maybe?
    33.4% Complete
  • 25.8% No
    25.8% Complete
449 votes
22 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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