Aro Valley, Wellington

Have a browse...

Have a browse...

Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

1836 days ago

Pukaha Wairarapa Garden Tour is on this weekend...

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

After this burst of gorgeous weather Wairarapa gardens are looking wonderful. Something for everyone from grand country estates to delightful cottage gardens. There will be plenty to see and buy at the Rathkeale Christmas Fete and ConArt too. Get your ticket now!

1837 days ago

NZ International wine show

New Zealand International Wine Show

The New Zealand International Wine Show, New Zealand's largest wine show for 15 years awarded a staggering 291 gold medals this year from 1900 entries. In almost every category the comment from the judges was – “the best overall quality we have ever seen in a wine competition”.

The … View more
The New Zealand International Wine Show, New Zealand's largest wine show for 15 years awarded a staggering 291 gold medals this year from 1900 entries. In almost every category the comment from the judges was – “the best overall quality we have ever seen in a wine competition”.

The four Chief Judges, aided by 18 Senior Judges have sipped, swirled and nosed their way through over 8000 bottles of judging samples to identify and award gold.

Many of these Gold Medal Wines are absolute bargains and are now available to purchase online from the North Shore’s most experienced wine retailer – First Glass.
Gold Medal Wines

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1837 days ago

Poll: When do you start Christmas shopping?

Neighbourly.co.nz

With Christmas coming up next month, it could be time to start thinking about gift shopping!

Are you one of those lucky people who can whip together some cool gift ideas a few days before, or are you prepared months in advance? When do you start your Christmas shopping? Vote in the poll below.

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When do you start Christmas shopping?
  • 37.1% I start a few months before
    37.1% Complete
  • 23.3% I leave it until the last minute
    23.3% Complete
  • 37% Gifts aren't a priority for me
    37% Complete
  • 2.6% I do gift shopping on boxing day
    2.6% Complete
1326 votes
1840 days ago

Tuia Mātauranga Roadshow in Porirua - free for children

The Team from Ministry of Education

Bring your kids to our Tuia Mātauranga interactive roadshow and take part in fun activities to learn more about our voyaging heritage and history.

See you at Te Rauparaha Park, Porirua on Fri 15 Nov from 9am to 3pm, and on Sat 16 Nov from 10am to 4pm.

1837 days ago

Your first choice for Asian food

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

We're opening! After several months hard work, now we're ready to open to the public.
All are welcome! Please visit us and give us some suggestions and recommendations.
Thank you all for your support.
We'll try our best to offer a wide range of quality products, at fair prices, with … View more
We're opening! After several months hard work, now we're ready to open to the public.
All are welcome! Please visit us and give us some suggestions and recommendations.
Thank you all for your support.
We'll try our best to offer a wide range of quality products, at fair prices, with friendly customer service.

1837 days ago

We have our winner of the NZ House & Garden House Tours double pass!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

Congratulations to our winner! They'll be heading to the Bay of Islands in February 2020 to attend the House Tour and hopefully partake in some of these awesome activities 🌸 Thank you to all who entered - all of your local hotspots sound amazing and we can't wait to experience some … View moreCongratulations to our winner! They'll be heading to the Bay of Islands in February 2020 to attend the House Tour and hopefully partake in some of these awesome activities 🌸 Thank you to all who entered - all of your local hotspots sound amazing and we can't wait to experience some next year! If you're yet to secure your tickets for the House Tours, you can do so here: www.nzhouseandgardentours.co.nz...

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1837 days ago

Toast Martinborough

Community Engagement Advisor from

Heading to Toast Martinborough on Sunday 17 November?

Metlink will be running our regular Sunday train services.

The morning service will depart Wellington Station at 9.25am and arrive at Featherston Station at 10.25am. Please note, seating is limited and fills up on a first come first served … View more
Heading to Toast Martinborough on Sunday 17 November?

Metlink will be running our regular Sunday train services.

The morning service will depart Wellington Station at 9.25am and arrive at Featherston Station at 10.25am. Please note, seating is limited and fills up on a first come first served basis.

For more information about the Metlink train service please visit www.metlink.org.nz...

For more information about Toast Martinborough transportation options visit toastmartinborough.co.nz...

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1837 days ago

TREASURER NEEDED - help make Karori a great place to live

Heather Baldwin from Karori Community Centre

Karori Community Centre needs someone with accounting skills to join our lively Board as a volunteer treasurer (5 hrs/month). Staff & volunteers manage the day to day financial processes so the role involves overseeing finances, producing monthly & end of year statements &reports … View moreKarori Community Centre needs someone with accounting skills to join our lively Board as a volunteer treasurer (5 hrs/month). Staff & volunteers manage the day to day financial processes so the role involves overseeing finances, producing monthly & end of year statements &reports &advising on the financial position.

If you have some spare time to put into supporting our community – we'd love to hear from you. This would suit an accountant with enthusiasm, knowledge of Xero an advantage. Please contact chair@karoricommunitycentre.org.nz (Heather) with a few sentences introducing yourself and any questions. A brief role description is available.

1837 days ago

🎄🎁 Make this Christmas simple, sustainable, and kind.🎅🏼🎁

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Avoid unwanted gifts and give to causes that help people, animals and the planet instead. More joy — less waste.

#GraemeDingleFoundation #Christmas #TheGoodRegistry

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1838 days ago

OVERLOCKER / SEWING WITH KNITS COURSE

Joyce from Aro Valley

1 Saturday - On 9 November from 9am-3:30pm
at Tawa College Fee : $85

An introduction to the overlocker, develop skills to use this equipment safely and efficiently. Learn how to use the overlocker for seaming knit garments. Prior Sewing experience essential. Some overlockers are available … View more
1 Saturday - On 9 November from 9am-3:30pm
at Tawa College Fee : $85

An introduction to the overlocker, develop skills to use this equipment safely and efficiently. Learn how to use the overlocker for seaming knit garments. Prior Sewing experience essential. Some overlockers are available to use during the course or bring your own.
For further information and enrollment details:
www.tawacomed.co.nz...

1838 days ago

Everyone Out

John from Northland

Everyone Out is a not for profit social enterprise founded to help kiwi kids develop through play, learning and nature.

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1839 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin.

For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
Book now

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1840 days ago

Switch to LEDs for the climate

Andrew Caseley from Gen Less

Kahutara Primary School in Featherston is switching to LEDs. All LEDs are Gen Less bulbs as they use less energy, which ultimately helps halt climate change. If we all got on board and switched now it would make a huge difference
#BeGenLess #GenLessBulbs <
Make the switch

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1840 days ago

It's all fun and games!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table from a MDF storage box and a few Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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