Waikanae Beach, Waikanae

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

From us at Neighbourly

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16 days ago

THE WAIKANAE BEACH CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025

Gary from Waikanae

WHEN:-
Sunday 14 December - 10am - 1pm

LOCATION:-
Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
Waikanae Beach

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WHEN:-
Sunday 14 December - 10am - 1pm

LOCATION:-
Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
Waikanae Beach


FUN FOR THE KIDS:-
Guess who's making an appearance at around 11am? He'll be flying out again around 12ish so make sure you take a photo of the kids with him! He may even have a few Christmas treats in his sack!


DISCOVER UNIQUE AND QUALITY ITEMS:-
With Christmas just around the corner, this is a great opportunity to do your Christmas shopping at the market where you'll find a huge variety of high-quality, reasonably priced Christmas gift ideas. You'll discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.

GIFTS FOR THE KIDS:-
Meet local author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many children's adventure books along with Jane and her handmade crochet toys, along with Helen and her huge range of awesome handmade children's dress ups and dolls clothes etc.


MEET UP WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY:-

Meet up with family and friends and enjoy a Sunday outing with a visit to this great, friendly community market.

Don't miss it... support local!

25 days ago

Quote for the Day

Mike from Paraparaumu

"Yesterday, upon the stair,
I met a man who wasn't there.
He wasn't there again today.
I think he's from the CIA."
ANNON [with apologies to William Hughes Mearns]
Cheers - Mike

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17 days ago

THE MAHARA PLACE MID-WEEK MARKET IS ON TUESDAY

Gary from Waikanae

Weather is looking good for Tuesday so make the most of it by coming down and supporting the stallholders at the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on Tuesday from 9.30am until midday near the library in Waikanae. Christmas Gift Ideas, Fresh Fruit & Veg, Yummy Local Waikanae Honey, Bees … View moreWeather is looking good for Tuesday so make the most of it by coming down and supporting the stallholders at the Mahara Place mid-week MARKET which is on Tuesday from 9.30am until midday near the library in Waikanae. Christmas Gift Ideas, Fresh Fruit & Veg, Yummy Local Waikanae Honey, Bees Wax, Plants, Seedlings & Fresh Flowers, Sewing Crafts, Art & Cards, Rawleighs products, Clothing, Good quality Bric-a-Brac, Records, Books, and lots lots more. Grab a coffee, visit the market and the local shops- See you there...SUPPORT LOCAL

24 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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 more
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 know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 52.9% Yes
    52.9% Complete
  • 47.1% No
    47.1% Complete
2372 votes
17 days ago

"Van Gogh and Vino" paint and sip evening (spaces filling up!)

Tracey from Otaki District

Still a few places available for this Thursday’s “Van Gogh and Vino” (11th 7pm to 9pm) session at the Hall fundraiser. More sessions available the following week,
Thursday 18th , Friday 19th, Sunday 21st, Monday 22nd. All at the Hall 7-9pm.

Don’t miss out on this fun and relaxing … View more
Still a few places available for this Thursday’s “Van Gogh and Vino” (11th 7pm to 9pm) session at the Hall fundraiser. More sessions available the following week,
Thursday 18th , Friday 19th, Sunday 21st, Monday 22nd. All at the Hall 7-9pm.

Don’t miss out on this fun and relaxing creative experience to end the year on!
See you there!

Scan the QR code or PM message for further details to secure a place!
Bookings also through www.tehorohall.org.nz...

17 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

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 more
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 yourself. No appointment necessary!
Find out more

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18 days ago

Fairview Nursery - a Native Plant Nursery right here in Paraparaumu!

Marco Zeeman from Fairview Nursery

Sale plants!
Nikau Palms (1m+) $100 each (SPECIAL PRICE!)
Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!

Renga Renga also $3.50 each plus… View more
Sale plants!
Nikau Palms (1m+) $100 each (SPECIAL PRICE!)
Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!

Renga Renga also $3.50 each plus many more at great prices!

We have a wide range or other plants - including grasses (various carex) and flaxes,

Hedging/windbreaks - Pitto Teneufolium, Olearia Paniculata, Grisilinia, Corokia Geentys Green..
- other trees we have Lemonwood, Puka, Kahikatea, Ake Ake, Manuka (Reds also), Kanuka, Puriri, Kohekohe, Matapouri Blue Totara, Kowhai, Cabbage Trees, Lancewood, etc etc.

If needing native plants, please phone to arrange a visit:
0274 933 626 (-: Appointment required :-)
www.fairviewnursery.co.nz.......................................

Have a particular native in mind, please text me...

FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery (Paraparaumu) with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes, shrubs and grasses.

Make an appointment to visit now if wanting to view our range of native plants!

Negotiable

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18 days ago

Yucca Plant

Lyn from Waikanae

Healthy Yucca Plant for sale. Lots of new growth. Currently 2m tall. Collect Waikanae.

Price: $100

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19 days ago

Extra Fridge

Tina from Raumati Beach

Portable Entertainment Fridge

Price: $80

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19 days ago

Sony sound bar

Gai from Peka Peka

Sony 2ch sound bar HTS100F
Bought just in January, as new. Reason for selling is we needed a bigger system.
Pick up from Peka Peka..

Price: $95

21 days ago

Make the holidays easier this year!

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

We’ve pulled together a few clever Christmas hacks thanks to Ryman resident, Sullen - simple ideas to save time and stress so you can enjoy more of the festive fun.

A few favourites:
- Hang tree lights vertically for an even glow
- Use reusable gift bags for quick, eco-friendly wrapping
- … View more
We’ve pulled together a few clever Christmas hacks thanks to Ryman resident, Sullen - simple ideas to save time and stress so you can enjoy more of the festive fun.

A few favourites:
- Hang tree lights vertically for an even glow
- Use reusable gift bags for quick, eco-friendly wrapping
- Prep food ahead to keep Christmas Day relaxed

Click read more for the full list of tips.

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19 days ago

Jigsaws

Annette from Waikanae

Jigsaws Jigsaws Jigsaws
52 different jigsaws. Different sizes, different levels of difficulty.
From $2.50 to $7 a box.
Plus Christmas decorations, Christmas gifts, children's toys, books and lots more.
The Christmas Market at St Luke's Church in… View more
Jigsaws Jigsaws Jigsaws
52 different jigsaws. Different sizes, different levels of difficulty.
From $2.50 to $7 a box.
Plus Christmas decorations, Christmas gifts, children's toys, books and lots more.
The Christmas Market at St Luke's Church in Elizabeth Street is your one-stop-shop for all your Christmas shopping.

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20 days ago

Builders

Joseph from Jmurphybuilding

Hi there,

We’re a small, reliable building team providing high-quality workmanship at affordable hourly rates. I’m a qualified builder and a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP), we take pride in delivering solid, long-lasting results for our local clients.

One of our recent projects was … View more
Hi there,

We’re a small, reliable building team providing high-quality workmanship at affordable hourly rates. I’m a qualified builder and a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP), we take pride in delivering solid, long-lasting results for our local clients.

One of our recent projects was a creating fully wheelchair-accessible home for a client caring for his elderly father. This included a fully tiled bathroom with a cavity slider, new double-glazed bifold windows, decking, and ramp access. It was incredibly rewarding to create a home that made such a positive difference to their daily life.

Our services include:

Bathroom & kitchen renovations

New builds

Renovations & alterations

Window & door installation

Landscaping & digger services

Decks & fences

General building & maintenance

Full council consent management (if required)

Whether you’re planning a small improvement or a full build, we’d love to chat about how we can help bring your project to life.

Visit our website: www.jmurphybuilding.co.nz...

Contact me directly: 021 0811 2603

Thanks,
Joe

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20 days ago

Heirloom Veggie Plants Waikanae Market this Saturday

Val from Otaki District

Met Service are forecasting a long hot summer. Get your veggies in now so they are well-established before you need to start watering.
Possibly the last two weeks for Heirloom Tomatoes. Large strong plants just begging to be out of pots and into the soil. Planted our own this week and already they… View more
Met Service are forecasting a long hot summer. Get your veggies in now so they are well-established before you need to start watering.
Possibly the last two weeks for Heirloom Tomatoes. Large strong plants just begging to be out of pots and into the soil. Planted our own this week and already they are expanding fast.
We also have large Pumpkin seedlings ready to run, plus Cucumber, Kumi Kumi, Zucchini, Red Capsicum, Kumara and a limited amount of basil, mint and chives.
All our seedlings are good strong plants, grown outdoors and ready to go in the ground.
By way of background, heirloom tomatoes are ones which have been handed down through the generations because they are prized for their flavour and suitability for various uses, whether used fresh or for preserves. They can be traced back to their origins all over Europe, the Americas and we even have our own NZ heirlooms. Many have fascinating stories behind their often fanciful-sounding names.

20 days ago

Carols and Cake - On this Sunday!

Kate Neighbourly Lead from Raumati Beach

Join us for an afternoon of Christmas carols and cake - this Sunday!

Everyone is invited to share in the joy of Christmas at this free event.

Our relaxed sing-along service will be held in the Church Hall, where we’ll gather around tables, enjoy cake, and sing much-loved carols accompanied … View more
Join us for an afternoon of Christmas carols and cake - this Sunday!

Everyone is invited to share in the joy of Christmas at this free event.

Our relaxed sing-along service will be held in the Church Hall, where we’ll gather around tables, enjoy cake, and sing much-loved carols accompanied by our pianist.

If you’re unable to attend church on Sundays or during the Christmas season, this special afternoon service is just for you.
We’d love to celebrate Christmas with you!

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