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It’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give… View moreIt’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give this ghoul a hand!
🦇 Wednesday from Trentham – representing the family in true spooky fashion
Vote for your favourite and help crown this year’s Fang-tastic Pet Champion! 🏆
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! 💸
🕸️ Don’t ghost us — vote now!
Antique oak wood cabinet in excellent condition- it is very sturdy and heavy. I have this in my hall way and it looks lovely. But I have know decided to to down size home . It holds its value quit well - so I hope the person who buys it will look after just like myself. Would like it gone with in … View moreAntique oak wood cabinet in excellent condition- it is very sturdy and heavy. I have this in my hall way and it looks lovely. But I have know decided to to down size home . It holds its value quit well - so I hope the person who buys it will look after just like myself. Would like it gone with in this week
Shona Ukulele and Kōraunui Ukulele members wrote 'It is what it is' two weeks ago, with members providing one line each. Our team are at Kōraunui hub Stokes Valley on Saturday Nov 08 and 15 @ 1-2.30pm before setting off on our annual Christmas roadshow
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Nov 22 Stokeswood rest home … View moreShona Ukulele and Kōraunui Ukulele members wrote 'It is what it is' two weeks ago, with members providing one line each. Our team are at Kōraunui hub Stokes Valley on Saturday Nov 08 and 15 @ 1-2.30pm before setting off on our annual Christmas roadshow
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Nov 22 Stokeswood rest home Stokes Valley 1.30-2.30pm
Nov 29 Fergusson Retirement Village Upper Hutt 1.30-2.30pm
Dec 06 Shona McFarlane Retirement Village Avalon 1.30-2.30pm
Dec 13 Elderslea rest home Upper Hutt 1.45-2.45pm
Dec 20 Queensgate Mall Lower Hutt 1.30-2.30pm
[C] [G] [Am] … [F] [G] [C]
[Dm] When you pay your money you [G] don’t get fined
[Dm] Look out for road toll [G] scams
[Em] When you feel unwell you should [Am] never give up
[F] I’m so in love with you, oh [G] boy
[F] That is, always like [G] that
[E7] He pērā tonu tē[F]rā (ah-ah).
[C] Who can con[G]trol the [Am] weather?
[F] Sometimes it [C] is what it [G] is
[C] Money in the [G] bank to[Am]day not tomorrow
[F] Sometimes it just [G] is what it [C] is.
My [Dm] fingers are all thumbs, makes it [G] hard to play
[Dm] When your eyes ain’t good they will [G] come right
[Em] Now’s the time to pay all those [Am] monthly bills
[F] A balls up at work over [G] night
[F] That is, always like [G] that
[E7] He pērā tonu tē[F]rā (ah-ah).
[F] I woke up with a [G] hangover
[F] Wondering where I [G] am
[F] One horse won the [G] race
[F] I lost my wallet a[G]gain.
[C] [G] [Am] … [F] [G] [C]
[Chorus] x 2
[C] Oh [Am] yeah
[F] Sometimes it just [G] is what it [C] is. [*****]
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Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View moreLabour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?
These kākāpō, rainbow lorikeet and ruru birds are a hoot for the kids to make using pinecones and their favourite Resene colours. Find out how to make and paint your own feathered friends with these easy step by step instructions.
Timber headboard frame & Base - timber slats - Excellent mattress hardly used as was bed for spare room- Therapedic Medicoil SenseAtech Backcare mattress - its really comfy!!! Less than 2 years old - mattress alone worth over $300 new- clean non smoking house -FIFS - on other platforms as … View moreTimber headboard frame & Base - timber slats - Excellent mattress hardly used as was bed for spare room- Therapedic Medicoil SenseAtech Backcare mattress - its really comfy!!! Less than 2 years old - mattress alone worth over $300 new- clean non smoking house -FIFS - on other platforms as looking for quick result and needing the space - other bed already moved in.... - MUST PICK UP will send cell ph details as well as bank info to winner if not ca$h - based Naenae.
It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆
*Unleash your … View moreIt is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆
*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!
Large frame - 28 inch wheels, Avanti Discovery 2 series Mountain Bike, front suspension. 24 speed. Rear and front frame mud guard, drink bottle holder and spare tube included. No rust, always been stored inside. Very good condition. Colour: Dark charcoal. Wanting $150 ono.
Medium frame - 28 inch… View moreLarge frame - 28 inch wheels, Avanti Discovery 2 series Mountain Bike, front suspension. 24 speed. Rear and front frame mud guard, drink bottle holder and spare tube included. No rust, always been stored inside. Very good condition. Colour: Dark charcoal. Wanting $150 ono.
Medium frame - 28 inch wheels, Avanti Discovery 2 series Mountain Bike, from suspension 24 speed. Rear and front frame mud guards. No rust, always been stored inside. De-railer needs adjustment. Very good condition. Colour: Dark blue. Wanting $100 ono.
Can be sold separately or together.
A small but very sturdy display shelf. Weight carriage per shelf is 20kg (5 shelves).
Black metal frame and dark oak shelves.
Approximate size in cm: 180 (H) x 45 (L) x 25 (Width/depth)
I have two to give away.
Please pick up in Stokes Valley.
Low boy dresser with 7 drawers on metal runs.
Originally bought at Target Furniture and in a good condition.
Size (Height, length, width): 82x130x45 cm
Please pick up in Stokes Valley.
Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.
We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit … View moreWant to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.
We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit around real work. Whether you’re an employer building a capable team or someone starting, our flexible options make it easy to gain the skills and confidence to thrive.
Partner with a trusted industry training organisation that understands what today’s service sector needs.
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Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWe’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.
Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening!
T&Cs apply.
When the odds seem stacked against you, this mindful craft project is a way to find peace. Create your own balance rocks using wood and Resene Waterborne Woodsman testpots. Find out how to make and stain your own wooden balancing rocks with these easy step by step instructions.
I found some little brown pods in my roofspace, no live creatures just a small collection of these (see photo). What are they?
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