Makara, Wellington

884 days ago

Fried Chicken or War Goddesses?

Stuff

As partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried … View moreAs partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival.

Flights included for those out of Auckland.
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885 days ago

Insect house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Build a cosy bug hotel to hang in a quiet corner of your garden and paint it in your favourite Resene hues.

Find out how to create your own.

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885 days ago

Switch to Snapper for Johnsonville line

Metlink

From 1 July 2022, Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets to Johnsonville will no longer be sold by Metlink ticket offices or retailers.

You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.
Know more

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886 days ago

Cooking classes with Sheila's Indian Kitchen

Sheila's Indian Kitchen from Sheila's Indian Kitchen

Authentic Indian Cooking Classes in Brooklyn, Wellington, during the week and weekends. Enjoy panoramic views while learning!

* Class size can be between 2 to 6 people in each session.

* Team building, social, birthday classes available for up to 12 people.

* Custom made private … View more
Authentic Indian Cooking Classes in Brooklyn, Wellington, during the week and weekends. Enjoy panoramic views while learning!

* Class size can be between 2 to 6 people in each session.

* Team building, social, birthday classes available for up to 12 people.

* Custom made private classes can be given.

*Gift vouchers available for purchase.

* Stainless steel spicebox filled with organic spices available for purchase (these are popular and make a great gift for friends and family).

About the class:
* It is a 2 hour hands on session followed by a lunch or dinner afterwards. All ingredients, recipes and complimentary organic Karma drinks will be provided with a full course meal.

* Choice of menu can be either:

1) Spicy potato stuffed paratha or aaloo ka paratha, rajasthani tomato relish, aalu matter or spicy peas- potato curry, roasted cumin yogurt raita and fresh mint-coriander chutney.

Or

2) Shahi Paneer (cottage cheese cubes with spices and rich tomato-cashew gravy), garlic coriander naan, cumin jeera basmati rice and sweet fragrant rice pudding with saffron & cardamom. The class will also be taught how to make fresh paneer.

Or

3) Roasted eggplant curry, plain whole wheat chapatti or roti, jeera aaloo or cumin potato curry, Tuar dahl (split yellow lentil ) and Basmati rice with homemade pickle and papodums.

Or

4) Palak paneer (creamy spinach curry with cubes of paneer), jeera rice (basmati rice with fragrant spices and nuts), punjabi chhole or spicy chickpeas curry, mango lassi with sweet spices. The class will also be taught how to make fresh paneer.

Or

5) Khadi (chickpeas flour dumplings in spicy yogurt soupy gravy), Aloo-Gobhi (cauliflower and potato curry), savoury wraps with herbs and spices, fresh home made pickle and basmati rice.

* Cost per person is $105 (this includes all ingredient costs)

*Cost for a private class of 1 to 2 people is $295 which includes all ingredients, a custom made menu with masala chai and snacks.

* Cost for a private class group of 7 to 12 people is $115 per person (this includes all ingredient costs)

Bookings in advance are required. So come along and try it out!!

Email: indiancooking@xtra.co.nz
Mobile: 021 0269 7038

886 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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886 days ago

Indie Dyeing Sunday 3rd July - one place has just come available

Caroline O'Reilly from Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

We've had a drop out on the full Indie Dye course with Margaret Collins from SquishyMcDo... get in quick. Place bookable via the Karori Arts and Crafts website.

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886 days ago

School Holiday programmes running at Karori Arts and Crafts

Caroline O'Reilly from Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

School holidays are fast approaching.
Karori Arts and Crafts will be hosting Lauren Poutawera's ArtBrain classes this holiday and also running a one day workshop with Brenda Turner who will help beginner sewers make a cushion with a pocket.
Check out the poster for details on how to book … View more
School holidays are fast approaching.
Karori Arts and Crafts will be hosting Lauren Poutawera's ArtBrain classes this holiday and also running a one day workshop with Brenda Turner who will help beginner sewers make a cushion with a pocket.
Check out the poster for details on how to book places on ArtBrain and for the sewing go to www.kacc.org.nz...

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886 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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886 days ago

Karori/Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting

Peter from Karori

Kia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 28th June at 1.30pm in Meeting Room One, Karori Community Centre. … View more
Kia ora,

Karori Stroke Survivors has been renamed Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors, and expanded to include, at least, Northland, Wilton and Ngaio.

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 28th June at 1.30pm in Meeting Room One, Karori Community Centre. Access by 8 Beauchamp Street carpark, then a short walk to the Community Centre. It is also wheelchair friendly.

We look forward to meeting all fellow stroke survivors, carers and friends and discussing how we are getting on.
Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

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887 days ago

Nativity figurines

Chris from Brooklyn

Plastic nativity figurines - free to a good home. Text or email Chris. M: 0212436114 E: livesey.chris@gmail.com

Free

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891 days ago

Pet of the Day: Trixie from Ranui

Reporter Community News

Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
Remember if you want… View more
Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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887 days ago

Did you know the Garden Bird Survey starts this weekend?

Judi from Art by Judi Lapsley Miller

The annual Garden Bird Survey starts this weekend (25 June - 3 July). All you need is one hour to sit and watch the birds and count who is visiting. You may be surprised at who is around! Find out how to count and how to submit your results on the Survey website (first "read more" link).
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The annual Garden Bird Survey starts this weekend (25 June - 3 July). All you need is one hour to sit and watch the birds and count who is visiting. You may be surprised at who is around! Find out how to count and how to submit your results on the Survey website (first "read more" link).
You might also want to grab your camera and catch some of their antics. I love photographing my backyard birds, like this funny wee pīwakawaka, who somehow has his head on backwards! 😂
And if you love birds, bird art, bird stories, and bird photography, do subscribe to my newsletter (second "read more" link).

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892 days ago

Kāpiti Island stunner

Reporter Community News

The recent volcanic eruption near Tonga has created some beautiful sunsets and sunrises lately. Kāpiti resident Ken Proudfoot took this photo, of clearing storm clouds, recently on his regular walk on the beach.
If you have take a photo recently of a sunrise to sunset, please post it on … View more
The recent volcanic eruption near Tonga has created some beautiful sunsets and sunrises lately. Kāpiti resident Ken Proudfoot took this photo, of clearing storm clouds, recently on his regular walk on the beach.
If you have take a photo recently of a sunrise to sunset, please post it on Neighbourly for everyone to enjoy.

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887 days ago

Knitting for the NICU

Tracey from Kelburn

As we've all noticed, it's been getting colder this winter. Winter is the time when the babies in Wellington's NICU need clothing the most, and they are always looking for donations. If you can knit, pick up your needles and knit a piece of clothing for a baby in need! Baby blankets … View moreAs we've all noticed, it's been getting colder this winter. Winter is the time when the babies in Wellington's NICU need clothing the most, and they are always looking for donations. If you can knit, pick up your needles and knit a piece of clothing for a baby in need! Baby blankets are also needed, you can knit a full blanket (80cm x 80cm) or knit a 10x10cm Peggy square. I've linked some patterns down below, however, feel free to get your own off the internet. Both newborn and premature sizes are needed, and please note that the clothing must be made from 100% wool. This activity can count as a service for DoE or the SVA service award as well. Once you have knitted an item, please drop it off to 22 Grove Road, Kelburn, or post it there. If you have any questions, email me at projecttheraindrop@gmail.com Thank you for your help!

Patterns:

Singlet Pattern: reluctantknitter.co.nz...

Beanie Pattern: stitcheryprojects.com...

Cardigan Pattern: sowoolly.net...

Bootie Pattern: sowoolly.net...

Photo credits: "First day in NICU" by Jim B L.

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887 days ago

Have you told us about your amazing houseplant collection?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

You have just a few more days to send your entries for our Houseplant Hero competition. You could win some great prizes and of course, more houseplanst!

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