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38 days ago

Poll: ๐ŸŽƒ Which furry fiend deserves the Spooktober crown? ๐Ÿ‘‘

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Itโ€™s time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyโ€™s Fang-tastic Pet! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ป

Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
๐Ÿ•ท Nevado from Saint Johns โ€“ a spooky spider with serious style
๐Ÿ‘ป Munchkin from New Lynn โ€“ rocking his chillingly cute getup
๐Ÿฆด Bruce from New Brighton โ€“ give… View more
Itโ€™s time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyโ€™s Fang-tastic Pet! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ป

Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
๐Ÿ•ท Nevado from Saint Johns โ€“ a spooky spider with serious style
๐Ÿ‘ป Munchkin from New Lynn โ€“ rocking his chillingly cute getup
๐Ÿฆด Bruce from New Brighton โ€“ give this ghoul a hand!
๐Ÿฆ‡ Wednesday from Trentham โ€“ representing the family in true spooky fashion

Vote for your favourite and help crown this yearโ€™s Fang-tastic Pet Champion! ๐Ÿ†
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! ๐Ÿ’ธ

๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ Donโ€™t ghost us โ€” vote now!

๐ŸŽƒ Which furry fiend deserves the Spooktober crown? ๐Ÿ‘‘
  • 9.6% Nevado โ€“ a spooky spider with serious style
    9.6% Complete
  • 38.1% Munchkin โ€“ rocking his chillingly cute getup
    38.1% Complete
  • 37.9% Bruce โ€“ give this ghoul a hand!
    37.9% Complete
  • 14.5% Wednesday โ€“ representing the family
    14.5% Complete
544 votes
44 days ago

๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿข๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿญ Who inspires you to do your best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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 more
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 inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?

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37 days ago

Craft Your Feathered Friends with Pinecones and Favourite Resene Colours!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

These kฤkฤpล, 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.

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52 days ago

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽƒ Is your pet ready to strut their spooky stuff?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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 ๐Ÿ†

*Unleash your … View more
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 ๐Ÿ†

*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!

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39 days ago

Plasma can help treat someoneโ€™s kidney disease

NZ Blood

The treatment for someoneโ€™s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. Itโ€™s a precious gift to those in … View more
The treatment for someoneโ€™s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. Itโ€™s a precious gift to those in need. But itโ€™s in high demand.

Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325.
Book to donate

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40 days ago

Gardening services

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Natureโ€™s Choice Gardening ?


Turning your backyard jungle into a garden paradiseโ€”no machete required.

โœจ Services include:
โ€ข Garden clean-ups & makeovers
โ€ข Lawn care & hedge trimming
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Natureโ€™s Choice Gardening ?


Turning your backyard jungle into a garden paradiseโ€”no machete required.

โœจ Services include:
โ€ข Garden clean-ups & makeovers
โ€ข Lawn care & hedge trimming
โ€ข Planting & garden design
โ€ข Weed control & maintenance

? Lower Hutt & Wellington region
? Call 027 243 0951 โ€” Letโ€™s tame that wild yard!

41 days ago

Boost Skills with ServiceIQ Training

ServiceIQ

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 more
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 around real work. Whether youโ€™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 todayโ€™s service sector needs.
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Learn more

62 days ago

Share your favourite raspberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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46 days ago

? Win a Yates Gardening Hamper! ?

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Weโ€™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 youโ€™re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View more
Weโ€™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 youโ€™re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.

Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?

T&Cs apply.

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43 days ago

Last 2025 weaving session for Breaker Bay Hall

Irihaapeti Te Aho from Te Motu Kairangi

This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.

๐Ÿ’š Session Times

โ€ข Tuฤkana (Returners): 1:00pm โ€“ 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)

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Te Motu Kairangi, with the support … View more
This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.

๐Ÿ’š Session Times

โ€ข Tuฤkana (Returners): 1:00pm โ€“ 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)

Information
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Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Breaker Bay Hall, warmly invites you to:

Monthly Flax Weaving Wฤnanga

Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether youโ€™re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. Weโ€™ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Mฤori arts and crafts alongside others.

๐Ÿ’š What to Bring
โ€ข New weavers: 5โ€“10 rau (blades) of harakeke, sharp scissors.
โ€ข An old towel
โ€ข Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
โ€ข Returning weavers: 30โ€“40 rau of harakeke and your weaving tools
โ€ข Some tools are available to borrow
โ€ข Shared kai (snacks) welcome but not required
โ€ข Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke

๐Ÿ’š Koha appreciated, not required
If you would like to support the kaupapa, please email us at temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com for koha details.

Come and enjoy weaving, learning, and connection in a beautiful, relaxed setting.
Contact
via facebook www.facebook.com...
Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com

43 days ago

Last 2025 weaving session for Hataitai Community Hall

Irihaapeti Te Aho from Te Motu Kairangi

This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.

๐Ÿ’š Session Times

โ€ข Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am โ€“ 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
โ€ข Tuฤkana (Returners): 1:00pm โ€“ 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)

View more
This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.

๐Ÿ’š Session Times

โ€ข Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am โ€“ 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
โ€ข Tuฤkana (Returners): 1:00pm โ€“ 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)

Information
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Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Hataitai Centre & Community House, warmly invites you to:
Monthly Flax Weaving Wฤnanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether youโ€™re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. Weโ€™ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Mฤori arts and crafts alongside others.

๐Ÿ’š What to Bring
โ€ข New weavers: 5โ€“10 rau (blades) of harakeke, sharp scissors.
โ€ข An old towel
โ€ข Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
โ€ข Returning weavers: 30โ€“40 rau of harakeke and your weaving tools
โ€ข Some tools are available to borrow
โ€ข Shared kai (snacks) welcome but not required
โ€ข Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
๐Ÿ’š Koha appreciated, not required
If you would like to support the kaupapa, please email us at temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com for koha details.
Come and enjoy weaving, learning, and connection in a beautiful, relaxed setting.
Contact
via facebook www.facebook.com...
Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com

43 days ago

Last 2025 weaving session for Miramar Maupuia Community Centre

Irihaapeti Te Aho from Te Motu Kairangi

This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.
๐Ÿ’š Session Times
โ€ข Open session: 1:30pm โ€“ 5:00pm (pack down starts at 4:30pm)

Information
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Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Miramar … View more
This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.
๐Ÿ’š Session Times
โ€ข Open session: 1:30pm โ€“ 5:00pm (pack down starts at 4:30pm)

Information
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Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, warmly invites you to:
Monthly Flax Weaving Wฤnanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether youโ€™re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. Weโ€™ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Mฤori arts and crafts alongside others.

๐Ÿ’š What to Bring
โ€ข New weavers: 5โ€“10 rau (blades) of harakeke, sharp scissors.
โ€ข An old towel
โ€ข Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
โ€ข Returning weavers: 30โ€“40 rau of harakeke and your weaving tools
โ€ข Some tools are available to borrow
โ€ข Shared kai (snacks) welcome but not required
โ€ข Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke

๐Ÿ’š Koha appreciated, not required
If you would like to support the kaupapa, please email us at temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com for koha details.

Come and enjoy weaving, learning, and connection in a beautiful, relaxed setting.
Contact
via facebook www.facebook.com...
Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com

43 days ago

Last weaving session Houghton Monthly Raranga

Irihaapeti Te Aho from Te Motu Kairangi

This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.

๐Ÿ’š Session Times

โ€ข Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am โ€“ 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
โ€ข Tuฤkana (Returners): 1:00pm โ€“ 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)

View more
This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.

๐Ÿ’š Session Times

โ€ข Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am โ€“ 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
โ€ข Tuฤkana (Returners): 1:00pm โ€“ 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)

Information
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Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Houghton Valley Community Hall, warmly invites you to:
Monthly Flax Weaving Wฤnanga

Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether youโ€™re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. Weโ€™ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Mฤori arts and crafts alongside others.

๐Ÿ’š What to Bring
โ€ข New weavers: 5โ€“10 rau (blades) of harakeke, sharp scissors,
โ€ข an old towel (if you have one)
โ€ข Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
โ€ข Returning weavers: 30โ€“40 rau of harakeke and your weaving tools
โ€ข Some tools are available to borrow
โ€ข Shared kai (snacks) welcome but not required
โ€ข Please take any leftover harakeke home with you

๐Ÿ’š Koha appreciated, not required

If you would like to support the kaupapa, please email us at temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com for koha details.

Come and enjoy weaving, learning, and connection in a beautiful, relaxed setting.

Contact
via facebook www.facebook.com...
Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com

62 days ago

Monthly Raranga

Irihaapeti Te Aho from Te Motu Kairangi

Miramar Maupuia Community Centre Weaving

Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, warmly invites you to: Monthly Flax Weaving Wฤnanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether youโ€™re a first-time weaver … View more
Miramar Maupuia Community Centre Weaving

Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, warmly invites you to: Monthly Flax Weaving Wฤnanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether youโ€™re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. Weโ€™ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Mฤori arts and crafts alongside others.
๐Ÿ’š Session Times
โ€ข Open session: 1:30pm โ€“ 5:00pm (pack down starts at 4:30pm)
๐Ÿ’š What to Bring
โ€ข New weavers: 5โ€“10 rau (blades) of harakeke, sharp scissors.
โ€ข An old towel
โ€ข Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
โ€ข Returning weavers: 30โ€“40 rau of harakeke and your weaving tools
โ€ข Some tools are available to borrow
โ€ข Shared kai (snacks) welcome but not required
โ€ข Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke

๐Ÿ’š Koha appreciated, not required

If you would like to support the kaupapa, please email us at temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com for koha details.
Come and enjoy weaving, learning, and connection in a beautiful, relaxed setting.

Contact
via facebook www.facebook.com...
Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com
If you would like to koha to TMK, please email (Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com) for the account details.

43 days ago

Looking for Market stall holders for Dec 2025

Irihaapeti Te Aho from Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Calling All Stall Holders! โœจ๐ŸŽ„
Saturday 13th December
Mฤkete Kirihimete mล te Hapori โ€” A Christmas Market for the Community

The season of sparkle and sharing is nearly here โ€” and weโ€™re inviting local makers, creators, and dreamers to join our Whฤtaitai Market! ๐ŸŒฟ
Bring … View more
๐ŸŽ„โœจ Calling All Stall Holders! โœจ๐ŸŽ„
Saturday 13th December
Mฤkete Kirihimete mล te Hapori โ€” A Christmas Market for the Community

The season of sparkle and sharing is nearly here โ€” and weโ€™re inviting local makers, creators, and dreamers to join our Whฤtaitai Market! ๐ŸŒฟ
Bring your handmade treasures, homegrown goodies, and festive spirit to help make this a market filled with warmth, laughter, and connection.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Stall Options:
๐ŸŽ Standard stall (1800mm x 760mm table provided): $30
๐ŸŽˆ Child stall: $15 or goods to the same value
๐Ÿšš Large outdoor stalls & food trucks: $50

๐Ÿ’š Discounts available for community group fundraisers!

Come be part of something special โ€” a celebration of community, creativity, and Christmas joy!

To book your stall or find out more, contact Irihฤpeti at the centre , either call ( 04 388 1944 ) or pop in Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, or email iri@mmcc.org.nz

Letโ€™s fill the air with festive cheer, local love, and the magic of Mฤkete Kirihimete!

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