Kingston, Wellington

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536 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for shell-out beans?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for shell-out bean recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by May 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the July issue of NZ Gardener.

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536 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully-furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully-furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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537 days ago

Hosting a student in July 2023

Rachel from Mount Cook

Wellington High School is now welcoming back international students. Students will be coming for one term through to a year and those sitting NCEA will be here for 2-3 years.
We are excited to invite contact from families who are interested in hosting. We are looking for inclusive, caring and … View more
Wellington High School is now welcoming back international students. Students will be coming for one term through to a year and those sitting NCEA will be here for 2-3 years.
We are excited to invite contact from families who are interested in hosting. We are looking for inclusive, caring and supportive families willing to share their Kiwi life with a student.
Open up the world for your family and be a part of enriching and transforming lives.

Our current homestay fee is $320/week
Please contact our Homestay Manager for more information:
Claire Bown
homestay@whs.school.nz
021 020 63860

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537 days ago

Builders looking for work

Matt from Island Bay

Sam & Son are a Licensed father & son building team that are looking for new projects in your area. We are experienced in many aspects of the trade including internal & external renovations, alterations and maintenance. As well as landscaping decks, fences, retaining stairs etc. If you … View moreSam & Son are a Licensed father & son building team that are looking for new projects in your area. We are experienced in many aspects of the trade including internal & external renovations, alterations and maintenance. As well as landscaping decks, fences, retaining stairs etc. If you need some work done around your place or your planning something new, contact us now 0276811515

537 days ago

Subscribe to The Post

The Post

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538 days ago

Nominate your most loved local!

The Team from Love Your Local

Neighbours - we have something very special to tell you about...

Stuff's inaugural Love Your Local Awards, presented by Pure South, celebrate our most loved hospitality people and places. Nominate your most-loved local people and places, and then vote for your favourite amongst the … View more
Neighbours - we have something very special to tell you about...

Stuff's inaugural Love Your Local Awards, presented by Pure South, celebrate our most loved hospitality people and places. Nominate your most-loved local people and places, and then vote for your favourite amongst the finalists, to determine our regional winners.

You're invited to nominate your:
- Most Loved Food Truck or takeaway
- Most Loved Roadside Stall
- Most Loved Barista
- Most Loved Bartender or Publican
- Most Loved Front of House/Service Person or Team
- Most Loved New Business (open less than 12 months)

Your vote will put your 'Most Loved' up for the national title in each category as determined by our incredible judging panel including New Zealand chef Peter Gordon, Eat New Zealand CEO and owner of permaculture property The Food Farm Angela Clifford, and Stuff food editor Emily Brookes.
Nominate now

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554 days ago

Budget, Save, Spend - The CAP course

Clive from Island Bay

Want to save for something important? Or just wonder where your money goes?



The CAP course is a revolutionary, free money management course that teaches people skills and a simple cash-based system that really works. The course will help anyone to gain more control over their finances so … View more
Want to save for something important? Or just wonder where your money goes?



The CAP course is a revolutionary, free money management course that teaches people skills and a simple cash-based system that really works. The course will help anyone to gain more control over their finances so they can save, give and prevent debt. It is for anyone regardless of age or financial status. It is entirely private - no one else can see your financial data.


St Hilda’s is proud to be able to offer this course, which has benefitted thousands of Kiwi’s, and is also helping people in the UK, Canada, Australia and recently the USA. Our course starts on Monday May 22nd at 7.30pm at St Hilda’s, and continues on the 29th and 12th June. To enrol, go to the CAP website (www.capnz.org), or contact St Hilda’s office officeislandbayanglican@gmail.com. Note: places are limited so don’t leave it until the last moment!

539 days ago

Bee kind

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Use Resene paint and plants to create a bee-friendly corner. Find out how.

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540 days ago

Plan for your future

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Birger and Kathy are grateful for the financial certainty Ryman provides them. Their fixed base weekly fee provides security for their retirement.

"You have a reduction in your living costs and the fixed fee just gives you that assurance."

Click below to hear their story.

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544 days ago

Share your money-saving tips!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on … View more
With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on power or where to buy the cheapest toilet paper! You may have some advice that could make a huge difference for another household, so comment away.

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

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540 days ago

Have you got this Kmart product?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The… View more
Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The product is called Large $20 Acacia Serving Tray and was sold nationally.
- The product may be infested with Lyctus africanus (also known as the African powderpost beetle), a species not present in New Zealand.
- Kmart are no longer selling these products and will wait for instruction from MPI before destroying these.

Anyone who finds a suspected exotic pest is encouraged to call MPI’s hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

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541 days ago

Get cosy with your whānau

EECA

Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant … View more
Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And they may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz to check their eligibility.
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541 days ago

What can you do about that bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, … View more
If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. It’s easy too – you can contact TDR online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 – and we’ll start working with you and your provider.
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547 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Another great shot by Andrew Gorrie.

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542 days ago

Pink Shirt Day

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

It’s all pink at the Red Cross this week to support bullying free NZ!

We have 50% off kids clothes!

Kilbirnie Red Cross is looking for volunteers if you have a few hours spare a week please call (04)3871100, email: shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.nz , or co e on into 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.

We… View more
It’s all pink at the Red Cross this week to support bullying free NZ!

We have 50% off kids clothes!

Kilbirnie Red Cross is looking for volunteers if you have a few hours spare a week please call (04)3871100, email: shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.nz , or co e on into 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.

We hope to see you here soon!

The team at Kilbirnie Red Cross

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