Rongotai, Wellington

362 days ago

Please welcome the Heart Foundation!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery… View more
We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery – including how to win a brand-new home (check out our latest Lottery here)
- Heart-warming stories including how the Heart Foundation supports those in the community living with heart disease
- Handy heart health and wellbeing resources and tips
- How you can show your big heart through local volunteering opportunities
- How to eat healthy to your heart’s content with some great recipes

Please join us in giving the Heart Foundation a warm, hearty welcome!
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362 days ago

Make Hope the Headline

The Giving Store

We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of… View more
We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of our Winter Essential Packs, 100% of your donation will go to families in need this winter. Let's not let the cost of living get in the way of giving. Together, we can make hope the headline
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364 days ago

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Switch up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.

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365 days ago

GO RETRO

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

There are things that just never get old. Grab your retro outfit at Red Cross and share a photo in our Facebook community group to be in the draw to win a $25 Red Cross shop voucher!

Our Sales this week are:

25% off men’s tops

50% of women’s pants

We are always looking for volunteers, if … View more
There are things that just never get old. Grab your retro outfit at Red Cross and share a photo in our Facebook community group to be in the draw to win a $25 Red Cross shop voucher!

Our Sales this week are:

25% off men’s tops

50% of women’s pants

We are always looking for volunteers, if you have a few hours spare a week, call (04)3871100, email shop.kilbirnie@redcross.org.nz or pop in to our shop at 27 Rongotai Road Kilbirnie.

We hope to see you here!

The team at Red Cross Kilbirnie.

368 days ago

Which NZ town does winter best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you… View more
We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

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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365 days ago

Original art by local artist Tony

Nicola from Karaka Bays

This art piece was inspired by the daises growing in front of the Seatoun wharf. It is 2.3m long x .770mm high.
Painted with weather proof paints and set on a light weight frame it can be set up inside or out. Whether you have a wall above your couch or a fence that needs cheering up this, or any… View more
This art piece was inspired by the daises growing in front of the Seatoun wharf. It is 2.3m long x .770mm high.
Painted with weather proof paints and set on a light weight frame it can be set up inside or out. Whether you have a wall above your couch or a fence that needs cheering up this, or any one of Tony's paintings will be perfect for you. Ph 0272789675 or call into The Penguin Gallery, 261 Karaka Bay Rd
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Price: $199

367 days ago

Does your garden resemble a crime scene ?

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

A unruly garden can be overwhelming and uninviting. ( also it’s harder to hide the bodies ! )


Overgrown plants, weeds, and clutter can make it difficult to enjoy your outdoor space. Not only that, but a disorganised garden can also attract pests and make it harder to maintain.

Let’s … View more
A unruly garden can be overwhelming and uninviting. ( also it’s harder to hide the bodies ! )


Overgrown plants, weeds, and clutter can make it difficult to enjoy your outdoor space. Not only that, but a disorganised garden can also attract pests and make it harder to maintain.

Let’s us fix your garden , we can prune back overgrown plants, and remove any debris or clutter. Pull weeds and replant if needed yes With a garden tidy we can transform your messy garden into a beautiful and relaxing outdoor oasis.
Call us on 0272430951

367 days ago

Have you got a favourite spring salad? Send us the recipe!

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 spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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368 days ago

The Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp is Back!

Sunday Star Times

This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete … View more
This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN. Once you’ve figured it out, head over to stuff.co.nz/puzzletime to enter the solution and be in to win.

To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
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369 days ago

Free firewood - collect from Mt Cook

Katrina from Hataitai

Wondering if anyone is interested in free firewood? Would need to collect and take away. Can provide some temp parking off road, but access is down about 20 steps. It's as is, a bit damp.

Free

371 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I … View more
Picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I still think it's a cracker. Three black shags/māpunga (Phalacrocorax carbo) fighting over an eel."

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369 days ago

Bright Spots is extended!

Resene

We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View more
We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Enter now

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372 days ago

Lemon tree bug

Adam from Berhampore

Does anyone know what this round shiny blue metallic colloured bug on a lemon tree is?

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371 days ago

Comprehensive Guide to Self Storage 2023

Alan Storage from Kiwi Self Storage - Kilbirnie

www.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz...

This comprehensive self storage guide aims to cover all possible aspects self storage. At Kiwi Self Storage we believe in making life easy. Whether you need a lot of storage or just a small amount, for a month or a decade, we can help you. As with many businesses, … View more
www.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz...

This comprehensive self storage guide aims to cover all possible aspects self storage. At Kiwi Self Storage we believe in making life easy. Whether you need a lot of storage or just a small amount, for a month or a decade, we can help you. As with many businesses, we have adjusted some of our processes over the last year, and have seen changes in who is using our facilities. For this reason we have created a 2023 update of our Self Storage Guide.

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371 days ago

Warm welcomes

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Create a dramatic entrance using a red door in your favourite Resene red.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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