Hataitai, Wellington

39 days ago

Every Kind of Weather: 20 Nov - 13 Dec at Circa Theatre

Marketing Manager from Circa Theatre

A theatrical double-shot from an iconic playwright and one of our greatest actors.

Bruce Mason is perhaps the most significant playwright in Aotearoa New Zealand’s theatrical history. Writing with courage and insight, he was a lover of language and a champion of the underdog.

Between 1959 … View more
A theatrical double-shot from an iconic playwright and one of our greatest actors.

Bruce Mason is perhaps the most significant playwright in Aotearoa New Zealand’s theatrical history. Writing with courage and insight, he was a lover of language and a champion of the underdog.

Between 1959 and 1978, Bruce toured the country, telling uniquely Kiwi stories about emerging identity, cultural cringe and social difference. From church halls to country shearing sheds to the Edinburgh Festival, Bruce would play anywhere, in any circumstance, to any audience.

To celebrate his extraordinary legacy, Brilliant Adventures and Circa Theatre are collaborating to make two of his greatest solo works resound for a new age.

Two plays: timeless, universal, distinct. Following their critically acclaimed, sold out run of THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE, actor Stephen Lovatt and director Shane Bosher return to Circa for a not-to-be missed theatrical encounter with a master craftsman.

THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER
“I invite you to join me, in a voyage into the past, to that territory of the heart we call childhood.”

Bruce Mason’s quintessential Kiwi classic chronicles the friendship between a 12-year-old boy and Firpo, a social outcast who dreams of winning an Olympic medal.

Through the boy’s eyes we see the wonder of life on a perfect beach, in a perfect 1930s New Zealand, during a perfect summer. It’s a world of magic and transformation, where anything can happen and miracles seem possible.

When the boy sets out to help Firpo make his athletic dream a reality, ignoring his father’s rebukes and community ridicule, a battle rages between the eternal optimism of childhood and the harsh pragmatism of adulthood.

Gliding effortlessly between flights of poetic fancy and blunt everyday speech, THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER is New Zealand storytelling at its very best.

NOT CHRISTMAS, BUT GUY FAWKES
An adolescent boy tries to find his place in an adult-dominated world. A young man retraces an intensely felt boyhood experience of bullying. A playwright in his last days reconciles the value of an artistic life and challenges the idea of New Zealand identity.

Comic disasters and confronting your own hubris. NOT CHRISTMAS, BUT GUY FAWKES is a richly autobiographical search for self-expression. Profound and true, it is a set of variations about over-reaching, cheekily confronting our very own Tall Poppy Syndrome.

Celebrating Bruce Mason
Directed by Shane Bosher
Performed by Stephen Lovatt

Thursday 20 November to Saturday 13 December
Preview Night: Wed 19 Nov – The End of the Golden Weather
Preview Night: Fri 21 Nov – Not Christmas, But Guy Fawkes
Sunday Special: Sunday 23 November – The End of the Golden Weather
Q&A: Tuesday 25 November
Choose Your Price Night: Wed 26 November – Not Christmas, But Guy Fawkes
Circa Two
Tues – Fri 7.30pm, Sat 4.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 4.30pm
$30 – $60 Early Bird Tickets Available

Productions play on alternate nights with an opportunity to see both productions in conversation with each other on Saturdays.

41 days ago

Plasma can help treat someone’s kidney disease

NZ Blood

The treatment for someone’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. It’s a precious gift to those in … View more
The treatment for someone’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. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’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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41 days ago

Gardening services

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Nature’s Choice Gardening ?


Turning your backyard jungle into a garden paradise—no machete required.

✨ Services include:
• Garden clean-ups & makeovers
• Lawn care & hedge trimming
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Nature’s Choice Gardening ?


Turning your backyard jungle into a garden paradise—no machete required.

✨ Services include:
• Garden clean-ups & makeovers
• Lawn care & hedge trimming
• Planting & garden design
• Weed control & maintenance

? Lower Hutt & Wellington region
? Call 027 243 0951 — Let’s tame that wild yard!

43 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 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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Learn more

63 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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43 days ago

8th Annual Halloween Party - Free band, cheap drinks, and dancing at the Cavern Club

Michael from Newtown

Greetings -

For the last 8 years, I have organized a social group called "Friday Drink". It now has over 4,100 members and meets at different bars on Fridays. Its goal is to provide copacetic venues to make new friends and hang out with old ones of both sexes. It is not a dating … View more
Greetings -

For the last 8 years, I have organized a social group called "Friday Drink". It now has over 4,100 members and meets at different bars on Fridays. Its goal is to provide copacetic venues to make new friends and hang out with old ones of both sexes. It is not a dating meetup. Most of our members are over 30.

This Friday, we will have our 8th Annual Halloween Party at the Cavern Club on Allen Street off Courtney Place. A great band will play the hottest dance tunes from the 80's and 90's. There will be no cover charge. We will have the cheapest drink specials in Wellington. A $100 bar tab will be awarded to the best costume, although costumes are optional.

If you want more information, please go to www.meetup.com.... You can join our group there if you like (for free) and receive notices of our future events. If you do join and are coming, I'd appreciate your RSVPing. Hope to see you there.

Best wishes - Michael

47 days ago

? Win a Yates Gardening Hamper! ?

Rita Angus Retirement Village

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 more
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 tip.

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

T&Cs apply.

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44 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.

💚 Session Times

• Tuākana (Returners): 1:00pm – 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.

💚 Session Times

• Tuākana (Returners): 1:00pm – 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)

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

Monthly Flax Weaving Wānanga

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

Whether you’re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We’ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Māori arts and crafts alongside others.

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

💚 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

44 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.

💚 Session Times

• Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am – 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
• Tuākana (Returners): 1:00pm – 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.

💚 Session Times

• Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am – 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
• Tuākana (Returners): 1:00pm – 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 Wānanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether you’re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We’ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Māori arts and crafts alongside others.

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

44 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.
💚 Session Times
• Open session: 1:30pm – 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.
💚 Session Times
• Open session: 1:30pm – 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 Wānanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether you’re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We’ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Māori arts and crafts alongside others.

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

💚 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

44 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.

💚 Session Times

• Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am – 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
• Tuākana (Returners): 1:00pm – 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.

💚 Session Times

• Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am – 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
• Tuākana (Returners): 1:00pm – 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 Wānanga

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

Whether you’re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We’ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Māori arts and crafts alongside others.

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

💚 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

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

Whether you’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 Wānanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

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

💚 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.

45 days ago

Scooters x2 With Helmets - Negotiable

Amar from Miramar

Ready to go
No issues with them
No longer required
No boxes
Bit of wear n tear as expected

Price: $159

45 days ago

storm damaged Gardens

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Has your Garden suffered a beating this week? Need a fresh look
Anyway? Call us today for a free quote too getting the garden looking smart

Ian 0272430951

46 days ago

Find Your Calm: Crafting Wooden Balance Rocks with Resene Stains

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

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.

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