South Wairarapa District, Featherston

Need to borrow something?

Need to borrow something?

Whether you need a quick borrow of a line trimmer or a sewing machine - Ask on Neighbourly!

2702 days ago

Poll: Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?
  • 49.4% Allbirds, the hi-tech shoe with an environmental goal, made from fine merino woo
    49.4% Complete
  • 31.8% Nomads, the 1980s crepe-soled schoolyard phenomenon set for a 2020 reboot;
    31.8% Complete
  • 18.9% Thick foot hair, as modelled by Peter Jackson’s hobbits.
    18.9% Complete
541 votes
2703 days ago

Drivers might pay more, learn why.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

At ACC, we’re proposing to increase the levies collected from road users to pay for the rising cost of road injuries. If you’re a road user, these proposals could affect you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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2704 days ago

Fresh Avocados - delivered to your door!

Belle Vue Orchard

Fresh Hass Avocados handpicked to order and delivered to your door. We also have Avocado oil available.

- No chiller room!
- No sitting around on supermarket shelves!
- No squeezing by customers in the produce department!

The fruit is hand-picked to your order and is handled only once … View more
Fresh Hass Avocados handpicked to order and delivered to your door. We also have Avocado oil available.

- No chiller room!
- No sitting around on supermarket shelves!
- No squeezing by customers in the produce department!

The fruit is hand-picked to your order and is handled only once before being carefully packaged up and dispatched directly to you. This means the fruit is super duper fresh when it is delivered to your door.

We pick the fruit green so you will need to be patient when your box of deliciousness arrives. And, as a bonus, most of our packaging is reusable and biodegradable.
Order yours here!

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2704 days ago

Discover a new New Zealand

Great Journeys of New Zealand

On 14th November 2016, a quake devastated the region of Kaikōura. Out of the devastation has come the creation of a new landscape and a stronger Kaikōura community. “Parts of Kaikōura now look like an alien landscape” said Stuff.

Be one of the first to discover the new New Zealand on the … View more
On 14th November 2016, a quake devastated the region of Kaikōura. Out of the devastation has come the creation of a new landscape and a stronger Kaikōura community. “Parts of Kaikōura now look like an alien landscape” said Stuff.

Be one of the first to discover the new New Zealand on the Coastal Pacific train, re-opening December 1st.

Photo credit: Marine Ecology Research Group, University Of Canterbury
Find out more

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2705 days ago

Introducing Funeral Director Brenden Jacobsen

Ninness Funeral Home

Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.

Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden … View more
Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.

Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden commenced his career in funeral services in 2001 and has completed studies and qualifications in Embalming and Funeral Directing.

Brenden is a member of the NZ Embalmers Association and is a registered funeral director with the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.

Brenden has a wide range of interests including travelling, spending time with friends, collecting antiques and reading.
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2705 days ago

AUCTION services

Mike from Wakefield Auctions

Wakefield Auctions Greytown have been established in the Wairarapa since 1989 and are now offering the following service's in our rooms in Greytown or on site at your premises

Estate & quality house clearance auctions

Antique and fine art

Antique and vintage jewellery

Vintage and… View more
Wakefield Auctions Greytown have been established in the Wairarapa since 1989 and are now offering the following service's in our rooms in Greytown or on site at your premises

Estate & quality house clearance auctions

Antique and fine art

Antique and vintage jewellery

Vintage and Classic motor vehicles also motoring memorabilia

Metal and cardboard vintage advertising

Mid-century & retro furniture and quality decorative items from this area

Onsite plant and machinery sales

To view items that have been sold in our previous auctions look at the photos below or go to our website www.wakefieldauctions.co.nz... and if we can assist you with similar items phone Mike on 0274453152

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