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Hey neighbours,
Moving house? Don’t wrestle with your mattress like it’s a wild animal! Big, awkward, and easy to damage, it needs a little strategy - and maybe a friend or two.
Top tips to move like a pro:
1. Measure & clear your path - no doorway dramas.
2. Grab a buddy - … View moreHey neighbours,
Moving house? Don’t wrestle with your mattress like it’s a wild animal! Big, awkward, and easy to damage, it needs a little strategy - and maybe a friend or two.
Top tips to move like a pro:
1. Measure & clear your path - no doorway dramas.
2. Grab a buddy - teamwork makes it a breeze.
3. Lift smart - bend your knees, not your back!
4. Wrap it up - blankets, plastic, or cardboard protect it along the way.
Want all the expert hacks? Check out: beds4u.co.nz...
P.S. If it’s time for a new mattress, our Boxing Day sale is the perfect excuse to upgrade your sleep while you move!
Find your nearest store: beds4u.co.nz...
See our current deals: beds4u.co.nz...
Happy moving, neighbours! Here’s to a smooth move and many nights of comfy sleep in your new home.
Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Come along to our Farmers Market & Crafts held EVERY Saturday Rain or Shine
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG FOR MORNING TEA AND COFFEE, AND HAVE A BROWSE AROUND OUR WONDERFUL MARKET
Christmas is fast approaching!!!
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
WHAREMUKU ORCHARD will be at the market this … View moreCome along to our Farmers Market & Crafts held EVERY Saturday Rain or Shine
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG FOR MORNING TEA AND COFFEE, AND HAVE A BROWSE AROUND OUR WONDERFUL MARKET
Christmas is fast approaching!!!
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
WHAREMUKU ORCHARD will be at the market this Saturday - Freshly picked Cherries for Christmas. We will also have a small amount of our early Plums.
Peaches, Nectarines and our later season Plums are looking great - We will have these available from late January.
FRONTIER KNIVES are also back this week, then away again to the middle of January.
There’s always something new so be sure to come and have a look and say hi.
CRUMBS AND CHAOS - this week we’re back with even more Xmas mince pies, plus our White Choc Cheesecake, the famous Double Choc Fudge Brownie, and a few extra sweet surprises.
Enjoy browsing our extensive craft stalls and find that something special for friends and family, or maybe even yourself.
And of course, there is always lots on offer: Hot Food, fresh Coffee, Fresh Veges, Yummy Honey, fresh bread to name just a few.
We have a fabulous array of creative gifts on display and available for purchase. Some great Xmas presents for that someone special.
We even have live music to get your toes tapping and we are always ready for a friendly chat. For a great day out or an early morning visit we have something for everyone.
NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
You can also sign up to our weekly newsletter below, just click on the link, this will show you all the stalls attending on that week:
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We have a new Facebook page:
Wairarapa Farmers Market 2025 - have a look and view our newsletter for this week.
We also have a Eftpos terminal where you can access cash for your Farmers Market purchases. Come and have a look, I’m sure you will be pleasantly surprised.
Look forward to seeing you.
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer … View morePolice are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
Hey neighbors,
Our Boxing Day Mega Sale has officially started and the savings are some of the biggest you’ll see all year. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your bed or mattress, this is your chance. The deals have already started moving quickly across our 31 stores.
… View moreHey neighbors,
Our Boxing Day Mega Sale has officially started and the savings are some of the biggest you’ll see all year. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your bed or mattress, this is your chance. The deals have already started moving quickly across our 31 stores.
Boxing Day Highlights:
• Up to 65% OFF selected NZ-made beds
• TEMPUR sets with special Boxing Day pricing
• Sealy Posturepedic mattress-only deals
• Free Delivery
• Free Premium Pillows and Free Size Upgrades on select beds
• Daily Knockout Deals
Customers have already started securing their favourites and several models are moving faster than expected.
Once these Boxing Day offers end, they will not return.
Find your nearest Beds4U store: beds4u.co.nz...
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz...
Don’t wait, Neighbours. Stocks won’t last long.
We’re gathering the community’s very best festive tips, to-dos, and treasured traditions all in one cheerful place!
🎄 Got a shortcut that saves your sanity?
🎄 A recipe that must make an appearance every year?
🎄 Or a clever idea that makes the holidays smoother, warmer, or a … View moreWe’re gathering the community’s very best festive tips, to-dos, and treasured traditions all in one cheerful place!
🎄 Got a shortcut that saves your sanity?
🎄 A recipe that must make an appearance every year?
🎄 Or a clever idea that makes the holidays smoother, warmer, or a whole lot more magical?
🎄 Got a time-saving holiday hack?
🎄 A tradition that fills your home with cheer?
🎄 Or a crafty idea that turns simple moments into magical memories?
Share your festive wisdom with your neighbours and help make this season brighter for everyone!
There’s something lovely about a village where faces become familiar and conversations come easily. Kandahar Village is intimate, friendly and just the right size to feel personal - a place where everyone looks out for one another.
Villas are priced from $650k with a 12-month monthly fee … View moreThere’s something lovely about a village where faces become familiar and conversations come easily. Kandahar Village is intimate, friendly and just the right size to feel personal - a place where everyone looks out for one another.
Villas are priced from $650k with a 12-month monthly fee holiday and a $20,000 cash-back on settlement available to new residents who sign before 28 February 2026
You’re warmly invited to visit and picture yourself living here.
100% wool and 100% merino ($10) PLUS merino/possum mix ($15). Numerous colours (white, cream, baby pink, baby blue, mint, multicolour, fawn, grey, yellow) and styles available. Sizes are newborn and 3 months. Possum/ merino only available in grey, maroon, fawn and navy.
Will knit colours &… View more100% wool and 100% merino ($10) PLUS merino/possum mix ($15). Numerous colours (white, cream, baby pink, baby blue, mint, multicolour, fawn, grey, yellow) and styles available. Sizes are newborn and 3 months. Possum/ merino only available in grey, maroon, fawn and navy.
Will knit colours & styles on request.
Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to … View moreThe Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
Wednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm
Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for … View moreWednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm
Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Daylilies flower at this time of the year. They tolerate dry and also like a damp position. Very versatile. They have wide grass like leaves and form a tidy clump, dying down somewhat in the winter and coming away again with fresh growth in the Spring.
The small yellow one only grows about … View moreDaylilies flower at this time of the year. They tolerate dry and also like a damp position. Very versatile. They have wide grass like leaves and form a tidy clump, dying down somewhat in the winter and coming away again with fresh growth in the Spring.
The small yellow one only grows about 30 cms high, The others about 50cms.
The flowers last for a day , die and are replaced with multiple other flowers, coming and going. They loved our recent deluge of rain.
I will put up photos of ones I have available.
I have names for all but the double orange one ( the one in a clump) and the single bright red one. One of them has the distinguished name of ' Canadian Border Parrol" ( top right)
I will dig them , trim them and name them and they can be planted straight away.
I originally bought them from a daylily specialist grower as bare rooted , trimmed plants and they arrived in the mail quite happily.
Thanks for looking
Pickup is in Kuripuni
This waterlily can go with the basin which has been its home for quite a while now. I wont be building another pond.
It has a white flower. It is not in flower at the moment but could well do as it is a well established plant,.
The basin can go with the lily.
Thanks for looking
Pickup is in… View moreThis waterlily can go with the basin which has been its home for quite a while now. I wont be building another pond.
It has a white flower. It is not in flower at the moment but could well do as it is a well established plant,.
The basin can go with the lily.
Thanks for looking
Pickup is in Kuripuni
This lily is just about to come into flower.
It is potted.
I have included a photo of the lily from another plant which is in full flower now. They grow about a meter tall and flower at this time of the year. Reliable grower and the corms will get a little bigger each year with more blooms.
… View moreThis lily is just about to come into flower.
It is potted.
I have included a photo of the lily from another plant which is in full flower now. They grow about a meter tall and flower at this time of the year. Reliable grower and the corms will get a little bigger each year with more blooms.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Thanks for looking.
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