Crofton Downs, Wellington

Win $20,000 makeover CLOSES 31 Dec 2024

Win $20,000 makeover CLOSES 31 Dec 2024

Apply up to $2,000 for new flooring for your organisation.

457 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

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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457 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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458 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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461 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
459 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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459 days ago

Gardening and section tidies

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

Need your gardens sorted for spring ?
Trees fallen over with all this wind?
Calling all messy gardens don’t let your owners neglect you any longer ! Get them to message us today! 0272430951
Ian hamilton

460 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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460 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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488 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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460 days ago

Free New Yorker magazines

Neil from Thorndon

They arrive every week. The New Yorker is a great read on all subjects. But I'd like to pass them on so call me to arrange a regular collection.
Neil 027 499 1212

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460 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.

Free

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460 days ago

Brand new Gubba garden shed

Tina from Wadestown

We bought this shed , with clear roof panels but have never unpacked or assembled. We have assembly instructions.
www.gubbagardensheds.co.nz...

Price: $700

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469 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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460 days ago

Wanted messy gardens

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Khandallah

My name is Ian and iam your local garden maintenance provider.Garden clean ups, rental property maintenance and all your gardening needs, look no further than our independent, local, family owned and operated business. Natures Choice Maintenance and Lawn Pride ourselves on our ability to provide a … View moreMy name is Ian and iam your local garden maintenance provider.Garden clean ups, rental property maintenance and all your gardening needs, look no further than our independent, local, family owned and operated business. Natures Choice Maintenance and Lawn Pride ourselves on our ability to provide a full range of gardening services. Whether you are looking for commercial or residential service, one off or ongoing maintenance, our team will put in the hard work to assist you. Our clients are always satisfied with our service. Take a look at our many genuine Facebook reviews to find out about our customer’s experiences. We guarantee that you will have 100% satisfaction with our service and offer a guaranteed response to your FREE quote.
Wait theirs more ! Are you selling your house? The better the Garden looks
The better the bank balance will look!
Call me on 0272430951 or visit our web site on www.natureschoice.co.nz.....................
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461 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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