Karori, Wellington

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.

Canning jars

Cheryl from Karori

Clean jars for canning.
Pick up front porch (left side of house)
50 Parkvale Road
Just pick up - no message needed

Free

? 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 moreWe’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.

Find Your Calm: Crafting Wooden Balance Rocks with Resene Stains

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

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.

Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.

Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰

• Yay
• Nay

Vote View Results

• 68.4% Yay
  68.4% Complete
• 31.6% Nay
  31.6% Complete

1846 votes

Stroke information stall, 1st November, Karori Mall.

Peter from Karori

Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors are running a Stroke Information stall in Karori Mall on Saturday 1st November, 10am - 2.30pm.

This is information on how to avoid strokes. It is estimated some 75% of strokes can be avoided.

Remember strokes are the second biggest killer of New Zealanders … View moreWestern Suburbs Stroke Survivors are running a Stroke Information stall in Karori Mall on Saturday 1st November, 10am - 2.30pm.

This is information on how to avoid strokes. It is estimated some 75% of strokes can be avoided.

Remember strokes are the second biggest killer of New Zealanders each year.

Come by and pick up some information.

Lonely Planet Best In Travel - Wairarapa

Destination Wairarapa

We’re over the moon to share that Lonely Planet has selected Wairarapa’s stargazing, food & wine experiences as one of the world’s top ‘Best in Travel’ experiences for 2026!
The stars of Wairarapa aren’t just in the skies - they shine in our vineyards, villages, cafés and … View moreWe’re over the moon to share that Lonely Planet has selected Wairarapa’s stargazing, food & wine experiences as one of the world’s top ‘Best in Travel’ experiences for 2026!
The stars of Wairarapa aren’t just in the skies - they shine in our vineyards, villages, cafés and restaurants.
Come see why we’ve been named one of the world’s best. Wairarapa is ready to amaze you - under the Milky Way and in every bite & sip.

Plan your Wairarapa escape.

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint Find out more

UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT

Neil from Thorndon

For that person in your life who has a corner office and a salary we can only dream about!
This antique desk inkwell will impress and enhance that loved ones beautiful hardwood desk.
It was cast in brass, long, long ago, has a hinged cover and the original glass inkwell.
I've owned it for … View moreFor that person in your life who has a corner office and a salary we can only dream about!
This antique desk inkwell will impress and enhance that loved ones beautiful hardwood desk.
It was cast in brass, long, long ago, has a hinged cover and the original glass inkwell.
I've owned it for fifty-three years and it was an antique when l acquired it. It's now for sale, a unique piece of history, $145.
Call Neil on 027 499 1212

Price: $145

THE BEST PRICE IS FREE!

Neil from Thorndon

Clearing out stuff and found this upholstery fabric, 3.5m by 1.5m
Collect in Thorndon, call 027 499 1212 Neil

Free

Free upholstery fabric

Neil from Thorndon

Clearing out and found this fabric, about 3.5m by 1.5m
Pick up at 11 St Mary Street Thorndon. Call first 027 499 1212

Free

Juniors: Learn self-defence through Hapkido Family Martial Arts

Peter from Karori

This is a good time for kids to join our Junior class as in the past weeks four kids have started: two girls and two boys.

Hapkido Martial Arts classes for Juniors (school years 4-8) and Seniors (all ages 13+) – teach self-defence, discipline, confidence and fitness.

Our Juniors Class is on… View moreThis is a good time for kids to join our Junior class as in the past weeks four kids have started: two girls and two boys.

Hapkido Martial Arts classes for Juniors (school years 4-8) and Seniors (all ages 13+) – teach self-defence, discipline, confidence and fitness.

Our Juniors Class is on Saturday 10-11am, and three Senior Classes a week: Monday and Thursday 6-7.30pm and Saturday 10-11.30am.

Each Senior Class includes males and females, beginners through to black belts.

We provide a safe environment to learn Hapkido Martial Art. You will learn how to defend yourself, gain the confidence to walk away from trouble and how to handle yourself if you can’t.

We are at Club K, 65 Salamanca Road, Kelburn. There is adequate free parking available.

Find us at www.wellingtonhapkido.com... to find out in greater detail what we do and how to join. Or just come, or ring Peter 021 431 561.

Through your lense: Share your favourite corner of your indoor sanctuary

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...

We’d love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...

Family Dining Table With 8 Chairs

Kerry from Karori

For sale: Family dining table with 8 chairs

A beautiful family dining table passed down from family, made from solid pine wood, we sadly have to part with.

Condition is good except for a few scratches/marks and general wear and tear. An ideal size for hosting a large family. Includes the 8 … View moreFor sale: Family dining table with 8 chairs

A beautiful family dining table passed down from family, made from solid pine wood, we sadly have to part with.

Condition is good except for a few scratches/marks and general wear and tear. An ideal size for hosting a large family. Includes the 8 padded dining chairs plus a few matching cushions and table cloth.

Pick up from Karori (city end). Table legs have been disassembled for transport.

Dimensions:
W: 140cm x L: 140cm x H: 80cm table
8 chairs

Also listed on Facebook Marketplace: www.facebook.com...

Price: $400

***SOLD*** - FREE BBQ & Smoker

Kerry from Karori

***Sorry this item is taken***

Free used working BBQ and smoker.
It needs a good scrub and clean though :-)
Pick up from Karori (city end).

Free