Last Minute Gift Ideas that don't break the bank
Wairarapa Neighbours... do you need some extra gifts for under the tree or have someone to buy for that you just don't know what to get? Why not get a beautiful Pure Fiji Christmas Cracker. The golden cracker contains lots of little treasures from Pure Fiji including 30ml Body Lotion, 15ml Body Butter, 15ml Hydrating Body Mist and 5ml Lip Balm. Choose from White Gingerlily, Coconut Lime or Guava (pictured) infusions. They are $25 each or take advantage of our 5 for $100 offer. Pop in to Brackenridge Spa today.
Have a man to buy for and really stuck with what to get? Socks are so last decade. Pure Fiji has launched a new Men's skincare essentials range called Mana'ia. Brackenridge spa has beautiful gift boxes which are the perfect gift for Dad, your brother, lover, friend, son or anyone who just loves the rich masculine scent. The range contains a powerful blend of cold-pressed drift nut oils to nourish, hydrate and protect.
The gift pack contains Pure Fiji Mana’Ia Body Lotion (354ml) and travel sizes of Shower Gel and Body Butter. We've got plenty of stock so especially for Neighbourly friends we've discounted them from $59 to $45. Only at Brackenridge Spa.
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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46.1% I avoid spending money on coffee
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42.7% I still indulge at my local cafe
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11.3% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
💨 Wellington: Is the real summer finally here?
It’s the talk of the town (and every coffee queue): the Wellington "summer" has felt more like a very long, very damp spring! 🌧️ We’ve definitely had our fair share of grey skies and raincoats lately.
In fact, The Post reports that our "pretty average" summer has been tough on the local venues and events that usually thrive under the sun. But don't pack away the sunscreen just yet!
The good news? The next couple of weeks are looking a bit more "settled" (the Wellington word for "not a gale-force downpour"). With autumn officially here, now is the time to squeeze every last drop out of the season! ☀️
Any local hidden spots or activities you’d recommend for a calm Wellington day? Drop them in the comments! 👇
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