239 days ago

Wairarapa Festival of Christmas returns this week! 🎄✨

Denver Grenell from

This Friday sees the Opening Night of the Wairarapa Festival of Christmas featuring:
🎶 Live music from talented local bands on the Main Street Community Stage, adding a harmonious vibe to the festivities.
🎭 Street performers and entertainers will be scattered throughout the village.
🛍️ Night Markets featuring arts, crafts, delicious food, and festive treats.
🎈 Hot Air Balloon burners lighting up Main Street, creating a breathtaking spectacle!
💡 Witness the first switch-on of magical Christmas lights and projections by our talented friends at Streamliner, illuminating the night.
🎄 The stunning Community Christmas Tree, adorned with charming Hari dog decorations crafted by local children.
❄️ Snowfall returns—by popular demand—thanks to Fresh Choice Greytown, adding a touch of winter wonderland to the event!

This Friday from 3pm in Greytown. More info & fulll programme at the link below.

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13 hours ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?

(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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7 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 26% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26% Complete
  • 14.4% ... It is complicated
    14.4% Complete
1156 votes
2 days ago

Wild weather in Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known — trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.

Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.

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