Owhiro Bay, Wellington

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432 days ago

Do you remember?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup is underway, are you a fan?

New Zealand's All Blacks have won the RWC three times - 1987, 2011 and 2015. Do you remember these? Whether you were in the grandstand or on the couch, tell us what you remember of these historic moments...

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428 days ago

Bowls in the Bay is back!!

Alison Stewart from Island Bay Bowling Club

The social bowling event is back at the Island Bay Bowling Club. It starts Thursday 19 October. New players, existing players everyone welcome!

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429 days ago

SPCA's half-price dog adoption week starts tomorrow!

The Team from SPCA Wellington - Centre & Op Shops

From tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right… View more
From tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right now, all patiently waiting for their forever home.

Start scrolling through all the adoption profiles on our website today and find the perfect fit for your family. Get 100% of the love, for 50% of the fee!

429 days ago

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.

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430 days ago

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.

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430 days ago

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 more
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' 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...

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433 days ago

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 more
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 column of your local paper.

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When's too early for DIY?
  • 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
432 days ago

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 more
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 information and to register, please visit

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432 days ago

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 more
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 claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

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432 days ago

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 more
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, remember to set your clocks before bedtime.
Compare now

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461 days ago

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 more
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 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.

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433 days ago

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.

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441 days ago

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 more
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 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).

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433 days ago

Wheelbarrow to buy

Georgeta from Karori

Morena

I am looking to buy a metal wheelbarrow in good working condition . If you have one available and you are willing to sell please contact Mimi at 0220710073

Nga mihi,
Mimi

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433 days ago

Camelback mini kids bikepack with bladder

Georgeta from Karori

The backpack is in great condition. I am selling it as it is too small for my son. Bladder is included.
Price $45
If interested please contact Mimi at 0220710073

Price: $45

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