242 days ago

Greytown Gin Hootenanny starts this week! 🍸

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

Heading to Wairarapa this Easter? Check out the Greytown Gin Hootenanny, a 10-day celebration of gin and vintage charm, starting this Thursday April 17.

🍸 Festival Highlights
Opening Night: Delightfully Curious Gin Cocktail Mingle
, Thursday, April 17 | 🕔 From 5 PM | 📍 The White Swan Garden Bar
. Enjoy live music by Charlie Matthews, freshly shucked oysters, and a selection of gin cocktails.

The Royal “Bathtub Jenever” Gin Dining Experience
, Friday, April 18 | 🕕 6 PM onwards | 📍 Brac & Bow at The Royal Hotel
. A four-course dinner paired with gin cocktails, exploring gin's rich history. Tickets: $190.

Tweed Meander – Easter Rebellion
, Saturday, April 19 | 🕙 10 AM – 6 PM | 📍 Various Locations
. A self-paced, gin-infused cycling adventure through Greytown. Tickets: $24.90 + $2 booking fee.

The Cobblestones Gin & Jive
, Saturday, April 19 | 📍 Cobblestones Heritage Museum
. Afternoon garden party with live music by The Dancing & Drinking Society, gin tastings, food, and prizes for best-dressed attendees.

For more details and to view the full programme, visit the official festival page at the link below.

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.7% Complete
  • 15.9% Hmm, maybe?
    15.9% Complete
  • 11.4% Yes!
    11.4% Complete
875 votes
3 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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13 hours ago

Rotary Khandallah Fair - Sunday 14Dec

Zaheda from Wilton

Fun day out to catch up with your Christmas shopping, good entertainment showcased by local schools and groups and food trucks for wholesome kai.