Karori, Wellington

Open tomorrow- Stock up for the school holidays

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 23 Sept ) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rd.

We have board games, Brain Box sets, jigsaw puzzles, Duplo, Lego, doll houses, role play equipment, dress ups, outdoor equipment (bikes, scooters, toy cars) … View moreNorthland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 23 Sept ) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rd.

We have board games, Brain Box sets, jigsaw puzzles, Duplo, Lego, doll houses, role play equipment, dress ups, outdoor equipment (bikes, scooters, toy cars) and so much more.

Not sure if the toy library is for you? Pop by to say hi and find out more. We welcome neighbours from all suburbs 😀

See you Saturday!

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Wellington Heritage Festival

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

Hello everybody 😀 Tickets are on sale now for Wellington Heritage Festival (can we say this is our favorite time of the year?).

There are so many interesting events available to chose from.
The Friends are offering nine tours including the launch of our new tour 'Military Tales' … View moreHello everybody 😀 Tickets are on sale now for Wellington Heritage Festival (can we say this is our favorite time of the year?).

There are so many interesting events available to chose from.
The Friends are offering nine tours including the launch of our new tour 'Military Tales' tour.

Tickets are limited for each tour. All details are on the Wellington Heritage Festival website, or our own website of course. We look forward to seeing lots of you there !

wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz...

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View moreWe can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

When's too early for DIY?

• Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
• Anytime before 10am is too early.
• 8am is early, but acceptable.
• I'd let them away with 9am.

Vote View Results

• 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
  5.7% Complete
• 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
  30.8% Complete
• 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
  25.7% Complete
• 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
  37.8% Complete

1835 votes

Marsden School October Open Mornings

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

We invite families considering a Marsden education to our final Open Mornings of the year. Join us on Wednesday 11 October (Preschool – Year 6) or Friday 13 October (Years 7-13) to tour our spacious green campus, chat with our students and staff, and see the school in action.
For more … View moreWe invite families considering a Marsden education to our final Open Mornings of the year. Join us on Wednesday 11 October (Preschool – Year 6) or Friday 13 October (Years 7-13) to tour our spacious green campus, chat with our students and staff, and see the school in action.
For more information and to register, please visit

Fancy $100 to spend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can … View moreWe've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

Spring Clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View moreTidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime. Compare now

Tickets on sale now!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether … View moreWe’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just want to take a peek inside some of New Zealand's most beautiful homes, join us for a day of inspiration and fun. It’s the perfect excuse for you to gather a group of friends and make a day ... or weekend of it. These tours proudly support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

🚨 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here.

Free New Yorker magazines

Neil from Thorndon

They arrive every week. The New Yorker is a great read on all subjects. But I'd like to pass them on so call me to arrange a regular collection.
Neil 027 499 1212

Cast iron Dimplex electric heater with flame effect

Julie from Karori

This heater stopped working yesterday: first the flame effect and than the two switches for heat, although one still works intermittently . It may be a small fault like a loose contact and replacement of bulb for flame effect. It always worked brilliantly and heated quite well. If you think you can… View moreThis heater stopped working yesterday: first the flame effect and than the two switches for heat, although one still works intermittently . It may be a small fault like a loose contact and replacement of bulb for flame effect. It always worked brilliantly and heated quite well. If you think you can fix it, please send me a text on 0272484333 with an exact time you can pick it up. If not gone before the weekend it will be disposed off.

Free

Brand new Gubba garden shed

Tina from Wadestown

We bought this shed , with clear roof panels but have never unpacked or assembled. We have assembly instructions.
www.gubbagardensheds.co.nz...

Price: $700

Show us what you've got, e hoa!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View moreWe're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!

If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirīmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).

Can you solve The Hard Word?

The Team from Stuff

Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one … View morePut down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one cryptic clue and one tense minute to unscramble the letters and guess the answer.

Proudly brought to you by Neighbourly, The Hard Word can be found 9am weekdays on Stuff. Give it a go today - if you dare… Play Now

Oct School Holiday Programme

Angela Gordon from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

School holidays are fast approaching - and we've got you covered!
With a theme of Who Do You Want to Be we have a fun programme of games, activities, speakers, crafts and more to keep your tamariki happy and having a great time over these holidays.

We know times are tough, and we love to … View moreSchool holidays are fast approaching - and we've got you covered!
With a theme of Who Do You Want to Be we have a fun programme of games, activities, speakers, crafts and more to keep your tamariki happy and having a great time over these holidays.

We know times are tough, and we love to support our community by only charging a koha for our holiday programme. We provide a delicious morning tea and lunch too!

Our popular programme fills up fast so get in quick by calling Rachel on (04) 476 7137 or email stnup@xtra.co.nz