Karori, Wellington

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!

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 moreThe 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

Matsuri Gala at Crofton Downs Primary School is on THIS SUNDAY, 10 November, 11am to 2pm

Bridget from Crofton Downs

This Sunday, 10 November, we'd love to see you at our Matsuri Gala! 11am-2pm, at Crofton Downs Primary School.
Matsuri is a cracker of a day out, with a real focus on Family FUN!

LIke other years, we'll have a huge variety of games for the kids, a feast of food for everyone, and … View moreThis Sunday, 10 November, we'd love to see you at our Matsuri Gala! 11am-2pm, at Crofton Downs Primary School.
Matsuri is a cracker of a day out, with a real focus on Family FUN!

LIke other years, we'll have a huge variety of games for the kids, a feast of food for everyone, and fantastic market stalls - good quality used toys and books, plants, and handmade crafts.
(And...you don't actually need to have a family to come and join the FUN!)
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See you there 🤩

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.

When do you start Christmas shopping?

• I start a few months before
• I leave it until the last minute
• Gifts aren't a priority for me
• I do gift shopping on boxing day

Vote View Results

• 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

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.

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...

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 moreHeading 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...

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.

🎄🎁 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

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 more1 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...

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.

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 moreNZ 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

Treadmill wanted

Leigh from Owhiro Bay

Hi neighbours. We are after a good quality motorised treadmill. Please message me if you have one to sell! Thanks. Leigh

Everyone Out Nature School Open Afternoon

Rachel from Wadestown

Everyone Out is starting an exciting new one day a week Nature School for 5 to 12 year olds in Term 1 2020. We are holding an open afternoon to give you and your tamariki a sneak peek of what we will be offering.

Location
GirlGuiding Center at 44 Silverstream Rd, Crofton Downs.
Date & Time
… View moreEveryone Out is starting an exciting new one day a week Nature School for 5 to 12 year olds in Term 1 2020. We are holding an open afternoon to give you and your tamariki a sneak peek of what we will be offering.

Location
GirlGuiding Center at 44 Silverstream Rd, Crofton Downs.
Date & Time
Thu, Nov 14 2019, 3:30PM - 5:00PM

Our Nature School allows children the time to engage deeply in their play and learning in a beautiful natural environment. Would you love to give your child the freedom to engage in authentic, self-directed play based learning in nature? Maybe you would like to help your child develop greater confidence, resilience or social connections with other children?

Come along for a fun afternoon with Rachel (Programme Manager) and Daphne (Lead Educator). Hear about what the programme will provide, take a tour of the venue and check out some of the activities your child may get up to at the Everyone Out Nature School.

Drop Rachel an email at rachel@everyoneout.co.nz to register your interest

Also check out our shiny new website www.everyoneout.co.nz... for more information about the programmes we run.