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Every dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!
Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!
… View moreEvery dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!
Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!
Hate feeling obligated? You're not! The health check will let you know if there is a better KiwiSaver provider for you - it's up to you if you do anything about it. Why wait till you're 65, make sure your KiwiSaver is working for you now!
Don't miss WOOD IS GOOD Featherston Booktown on Saturday 11 June - free for kids and its on at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at St Teresa’s School. Erica Kinder will read from her book Fred the Forester and there will be prizes, and wooden games and books for sale.
Free tickets to the event are… View moreDon't miss WOOD IS GOOD Featherston Booktown on Saturday 11 June - free for kids and its on at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at St Teresa’s School. Erica Kinder will read from her book Fred the Forester and there will be prizes, and wooden games and books for sale.
Free tickets to the event are at www.eventfinda.co.nz...
That aside (and NO ticket required) any time between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday 11 June kids can go to the Waiorongomai classroom at St Teresa’s School to learn about forestry to see a real logging truck up close! The truck will be safely parked beside the ANZAC Hall. No ticket needed, just drop in between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Anne Couper is the proud mum of Dot.
"This is Dot (two years old) from Hataitai, who on one momentous day (unfortunately not recorded on camera) managed three tennis balls at once."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent … View moreAnne Couper is the proud mum of Dot.
"This is Dot (two years old) from Hataitai, who on one momentous day (unfortunately not recorded on camera) managed three tennis balls at once."
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.
Habit Health Fitness Clubs is extending an invitation to come along to their club open days. Try a taster class, test yourself in a fitness challenge and win some fantastic prizes at one of Wellington’s premiere health and fitness clubs. RSVP and claim your free gift!
… View moreHabit Health Fitness Clubs is extending an invitation to come along to their club open days. Try a taster class, test yourself in a fitness challenge and win some fantastic prizes at one of Wellington’s premiere health and fitness clubs. RSVP and claim your free gift!
RSVP for 11 June - Majestic Open Day - Willis Street
RSVP for 17 Jun – Platinum Open Day – Johnston Street
More about Habit Health Fitness Clubs:
Embrace altogether better health for your best life. Receive expert guidance and support along your health and fitness journey. Explore and enjoy modern facilities, fitness classes and much more.
Open day exclusive offer:
Join on any 12-month membership and get a bonus month Free!
For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.
Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We… View moreFor delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.
Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
Kia ora Whānau!
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- Save up to 60% off on NZ made beds
- 60 nights… View moreKia ora Whānau!
It's time to enhance your sleep comfort! Our Queen's Birthday sale gives you fabulous deals on a wide range of NZ made beds & mattresses plus free local delivery|*
Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- Save up to 60% off on NZ made beds
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We have the bed for you @ BEDS 4 U...your local sleep experts.
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Pic and words by Louise Thomas.
"Zut alors! Go awah you empty-headed animal food-trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother vas a stinking skua and your father, he smelt of fermented elderfish!" (The Southern black-backed gull/ karoro (Larus dominicanus) insults were very… View morePic and words by Louise Thomas.
"Zut alors! Go awah you empty-headed animal food-trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother vas a stinking skua and your father, he smelt of fermented elderfish!" (The Southern black-backed gull/ karoro (Larus dominicanus) insults were very wounding today). Bird #37 in 2022."
A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!
We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!
More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go… View moreA wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!
We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!
More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go further. It made us so happy to see neighbours supporting neighbours.
Read 10 of the tips that we saw you sharing!
Fa’afetai mo le agalelei fa’atua’oi literally translates to "thank you for your neighbourly kindness". We think that's a pretty special way to show your appreciation for a neighbour. Happy Samoan Language Week!
We're getting some amazing entries from gardeners obsessed with their indoor plants, and we're enjoying their stories too. There's still time to send us your entry for our Houseplant Hero 2022 competition. You could win some great prizes, and (of course) more houseplants!
It is not Friday and the picture is not of a bird but this close-up of a wasp face by regular Friday Feathered Friend contributor Andrew Gorrie is too good not to use.
Men's Giordano khakis, low rise, slim tapered,
Size 27
Good condition,hardly worn $20
Pickup in Greytown or could post for $5.60 tracked.
Matariki is fast approaching and there are some amazing ways to celebrate right here in the Wairarapa!
Greytown's Schoc Chocolate have created a Matariki inspired chocolate block, reminiscent of smoky fire and kūmara. The story behind the creation lies in the tradition of coming together … View moreMatariki is fast approaching and there are some amazing ways to celebrate right here in the Wairarapa!
Greytown's Schoc Chocolate have created a Matariki inspired chocolate block, reminiscent of smoky fire and kūmara. The story behind the creation lies in the tradition of coming together around bonfires just before dawn to witness the Matariki stars appear. This time is also important for reflection, making plans for the future and planting kūmara crops for the season ahead.
For more information and to taste for yourself, call in and see Murray and the team at Schoc Chocolate in Greytown between 10am and 4.30pm, Monday to Sunday.
Additional Matariki celebrations our members are hosting include:
- Ngā Haerenga/ Journeys – Celebrating Matariki at Aratoi
- Matariki Glow Show at the Carterton Events Centre
- Matariki and the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge Aotearoa
- Stargazing accelerator and Telescope course at Star Safari
- Featherston Matariki Evening Festival
- Festival of Christmas: Celebrate Matariki at Cobblestones
Further details are available at www.wairarapanz.com...
Something a bit different this week. I am not sure where Chilli is from but her owner Joy is very proud of her.
"This is my 25year old Chinchilla called Chilli. She is a Standard grey colour, and she is the sweetest wee girl, who loves her cuddles and snuggles with Mum, and loves pats and … View moreSomething a bit different this week. I am not sure where Chilli is from but her owner Joy is very proud of her.
"This is my 25year old Chinchilla called Chilli. She is a Standard grey colour, and she is the sweetest wee girl, who loves her cuddles and snuggles with Mum, and loves pats and tickles from all of our family. Its very very rare to have a Chinchilla who loves to be touched as much as she does. She is a rescue who came from people who didn't know how to properly care for her. Her favorite treats are dried Red rose petals, dried rose buds and most of all, her Apple sticks. I love her so much."
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.
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.
"I was going to leave the tūī for my checklist until the kowhai or flax were flowering later in the year - you know, for the poses, but this guy just about landed on my lap in the Herb Garden at the Wellington Bot Gardens - he's on a stake by the … View moreWords and picture by Louise Thomas.
"I was going to leave the tūī for my checklist until the kowhai or flax were flowering later in the year - you know, for the poses, but this guy just about landed on my lap in the Herb Garden at the Wellington Bot Gardens - he's on a stake by the curry plant, which funnily enough, really smells like curry. He was singing up a storm in the pine trees before swooping down for a quick sniff. Bird #83 in 2022."
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