Karori, Wellington

Update - Missing Lovebird - found as an agenl bird

Kyoko from Karori

I had two phone calls today to let me know that she was seen on the Makara Peak track, hopping on the Council worker's bicycle tyre at lunchtime, so I went to look for her, but she was not found. I came home and made more flyers and distributed them around the location where she was seen. Then… View moreI had two phone calls today to let me know that she was seen on the Makara Peak track, hopping on the Council worker's bicycle tyre at lunchtime, so I went to look for her, but she was not found. I came home and made more flyers and distributed them around the location where she was seen. Then I had a second phone call to tell me that she was found, but sadly, she was an angel at 7 pm. I had never thought that she could come back home. I did not give up on finding her because everybody's support from the community kept me going. She is now at home, sleeping in her hammock in her cage as she used to do instead of sleeping in the cold forest. Thank you so much for your care and support. She loved flying. Now she can fly high up in the sky to go over the rainbow.

Ngaio Village Christmas Market - 17 December 2023

Sharon from Karori

The Ngaio Village Christmas Market is on this weekend!

Join us on Sunday, 17 December from 10am at the Ngaio Town Hall, to get in your last minute Christmas shopping.

Meet over 30 stallholders, all with an amazing range of stunning art, craft, plants, jewellery and gifts. Outside will be a … View moreThe Ngaio Village Christmas Market is on this weekend!

Join us on Sunday, 17 December from 10am at the Ngaio Town Hall, to get in your last minute Christmas shopping.

Meet over 30 stallholders, all with an amazing range of stunning art, craft, plants, jewellery and gifts. Outside will be a selection of food trucks and a coffee cart to feed your soul.

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DATE: Sunday, 17 December 2023
TIME: 10am - 3pm
LOCATION: Ngaio Town Hall, 1 Ottawa Road, Ngaio, Wellington
LINK TO EVENT PAGE: fb.me...

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Piano and double music seat. Free

Linda from Karori

You will need to pick this up. Bought for young sons second hand for $1800.
They have now left home. Also has a double seat with a lift up lid for sheet music. Free with piano.

Free

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF SUMMER DREAMS

The Team from NZ Compare

It's been a cool summer, but hopefully, warmth will soon embrace us! We're overjoyed to announce a whopping 1100 responses from all you wonderful folks, spreading those delightful summer vibes!

Thanks for sharing your awesome summer holiday plans for a chance to WIN 1 of 2 $100 Prezzy … View moreIt's been a cool summer, but hopefully, warmth will soon embrace us! We're overjoyed to announce a whopping 1100 responses from all you wonderful folks, spreading those delightful summer vibes!

Thanks for sharing your awesome summer holiday plans for a chance to WIN 1 of 2 $100 Prezzy Cards! And now, the moment you've been waiting for – did you hit the jackpot as the lucky winner? Find out now!

If this round didn't bring you the big win, no worries! Keep up with NZ Compare for all the scoop on future contests and cool deals! We're here to brighten up your budget and make things fun.

Fisher & Paykel 90cm Gas/Electric Freestanding Oven

Justin from Crofton Downs

This is a new Fisher & Paykel 90cm Gas/Electric Freestanding Oven, model OR90SCG1X1
It came with a new home build and has only been used a couple times on the cook top, and never with the oven.
We want to replace it with an induction model so we want to sell this fast at a great price. MSRP … View moreThis is a new Fisher & Paykel 90cm Gas/Electric Freestanding Oven, model OR90SCG1X1
It came with a new home build and has only been used a couple times on the cook top, and never with the oven.
We want to replace it with an induction model so we want to sell this fast at a great price. MSRP is over $5000

www.fisherpaykel.com...

Price: $3,350

In the swing of things

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Repurpose an old pallet and decorate in Resene paints to make a luxurious garden swing.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

Wellington Botanic Garden Makers Market - Sat, 16 December 2023

Sharon from Karori

The Wellington Botanic Garden Makers Market is our second to last market for 2023!

Such a great opportunity to get out in the sun, enjoy the sweet smelling roses, grab some delicious food and coffee from the Picnic Cafe and peruse the gorgous art and craft for sale.

This is a great local … View moreThe Wellington Botanic Garden Makers Market is our second to last market for 2023!

Such a great opportunity to get out in the sun, enjoy the sweet smelling roses, grab some delicious food and coffee from the Picnic Cafe and peruse the gorgous art and craft for sale.

This is a great local event not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you there!

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🍄DATE: Saturday, 16 December 2023
🍄TIME: 10am - 3pm
🍄LOCATION: Lady Norwood Rose Garden, Glenmore Street, Wellington

***If this is event is cancelled due to weather, a decision will be made at 6am on the morning of the market***

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Poll: What's Your Gift Ideas?

The Team from NZ Compare

Not sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the … View moreNot sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the goodies from your favourite brands.

What's Your Gift Ideas?

• Tech Marvels
• Gourmet Delights
• Outdoor Adventure Gear
• Beauty & Fashion
• DIY and Handmade Wonders

Vote View Results

• 9% Tech Marvels
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• 32.2% Gourmet Delights
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• 9.8% Outdoor Adventure Gear
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• 15.7% Beauty & Fashion
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• 33.3% DIY and Handmade Wonders
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255 votes

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.
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The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. … View moreMonthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.
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The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month. For December it will be Sunday 17th at 9.00am

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

Roller blinds x 2

Yuri from Wadestown

Two grey roller blinds, 120cm wide x 210cm drop. Old but in working order. Comes with chains and wall fixtures. Pickup from Wadestown.

Free

JUST GOOD STUFF Xmas pop up show

Galit from Karori

JUST GOOD STUFF
Good stuff made by good people
6 days of local creative goodness for all your Christmas needs and more…
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11.00am - 7.00pm
Tuesday 12 - Sunday 17 December 2023
Thistle Hall, upper Cuba Street, Wellington, Aotearoa

FEATURING GOOD STUFF BY:
melissa boardman . baron … View moreJUST GOOD STUFF
Good stuff made by good people
6 days of local creative goodness for all your Christmas needs and more…
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11.00am - 7.00pm
Tuesday 12 - Sunday 17 December 2023
Thistle Hall, upper Cuba Street, Wellington, Aotearoa

FEATURING GOOD STUFF BY:
melissa boardman . baron hasselhoff’s chocolates . forest drawn . moonrise yarn co . hmxhm . keer ironworks . julie & jack . gael cherian . snaxpax . jackelope treasures . anna venture . indi & wild . harriet bright pottery . 2 minute needles . oh goodness . ngaere mackinnon . simply kawakawa . pepper raccoon . gridley by victoria . nisa clothing . galit maxwell pottery . lilla bean . carofeno craft . genevieve packer .

Tami Neilson, Jenny Mitchell and much more at the Wairarapa Music in the Country Festival January 2024

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

There's a star studded line up (see here) at the 2024 Wairarapa Music in the Country festival at the Tauherenikau Racing and Events Centre. January 5-7th. With icons the Pātea Māori Club, Jenny Mitchell and the wonderful Tami Neilson! Tickets to the festival would make great Christmas … View moreThere's a star studded line up (see here) at the 2024 Wairarapa Music in the Country festival at the Tauherenikau Racing and Events Centre. January 5-7th. With icons the Pātea Māori Club, Jenny Mitchell and the wonderful Tami Neilson! Tickets to the festival would make great Christmas presents! Get your tickets here www.tauherenikau.co.nz...

Locking up and leaving for adventure

Rita Angus Retirement Village

If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A … View moreIf you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A highlight in her rowing career was in 2017 when Judy, along with her rowing partner Alison, competed in The World Masters Games, winning a silver medal in the 1000m Women’s Pairs.

She currently holds the title of top women's single sculler in the 70-75 year age group in New Zealand and is second in the North Island for the 65-75 year age group.

Adventure is in Judy’s DNA. She’s always up for hitting the open road and exploring the fantastic wilderness that Aotearoa has to offer. When she’s not rowing, Judy loves to hike. And she’s no stranger to several hard South Island trails.

Having a lifestyle this active and busy means that Judy doesn’t want to be worrying about her home while she is away. She chose Ryman’s Murray Halberg Village because it suits all her needs, right down to the location near the water as well as all the safety and security benefits.

“It’s a lock up and leave it situation,” she says.

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Downsize to a richer, happier life

Rita Angus Retirement Village

What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to … View moreWhat do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
When helping people to declutter, Peter never starts by focusing on the stuff itself. Every item in your home has a story, so the first step is to think about what that story is.

Maybe you’re thinking about downsizing as you approach retirement but still have all the artwork and toys and books that belonged to your now adult children, and don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps letting go of that old sports equipment means letting go of a vision you had of yourself that no longer fits who you are. Maybe you’re holding onto heirlooms you have no use for because you want to keep the memory of the person alive.

No matter what your situation is, it’s easier to declutter and downsize if you start by identifying the feelings that underlie your attachment to your stuff before tackling the stuff itself.

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Wanted. Structural Engineer

Michael from Thorndon

Our small incorporated society is hoping to find a structural engineer who would be willing to help us pro bono with an important heritage project.
We are restoring an 1883-built gold stamper battery and need expert advice to design and consent the concrete foundations.
If you’re interested … View moreOur small incorporated society is hoping to find a structural engineer who would be willing to help us pro bono with an important heritage project.
We are restoring an 1883-built gold stamper battery and need expert advice to design and consent the concrete foundations.
If you’re interested and willing please contact me for further details.