Karori, Wellington

Was your New Year resolution to get your leisure time back??

Sue from Sue Gray, Virtual Assistant

How about you let me take care of your bookkeeping, admin and payroll - and you get to enjoy family time on your evenings and weekends, instead of paperwork and admin?

Have you considered hiring a Virtual Assistant to take care of your office admin and bookkeeping? Do you know that hiring a … View moreHow about you let me take care of your bookkeeping, admin and payroll - and you get to enjoy family time on your evenings and weekends, instead of paperwork and admin?

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Happy New Year from Ryman!

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you … View moreWishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you started, try our free copy of the Ryman Guide that covers everything from living options to costs.

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Upcoming Tours

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

Our next tours are schedule for this coming Sunday, 7th January.

Philippa will be sharing stories of an eclectic mix of interesting people located in Gum Gully ... called 'Treasure from the Gully'! This is a truly atmospheric part of the cemetery and well worth a visit. $10 per … View moreOur next tours are schedule for this coming Sunday, 7th January.

Philippa will be sharing stories of an eclectic mix of interesting people located in Gum Gully ... called 'Treasure from the Gully'! This is a truly atmospheric part of the cemetery and well worth a visit. $10 per person, commences at 10:30am

We will also be offering our Intro Tour which provides an overview of the history of Karori Cemetery and the stories of the some of earliest burials. This tour is free and commences at 11:00am. Booking required please.

To book your ticket for either tour, please visit our website:
friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

Of if you're just passing, please pop into The Shelter to say hello 🙂

The Winner: NZ's Merriest Home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view… View moreCongratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view - Inside and Out.

Thank you to all those who entered and made the season merry and bright!

Sunday Star-Times Great Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

Sunday Star Times

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a … View moreGrab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a $100 Mitre 10 gift card, with a total of $5,000 worth of gift cards up for grabs. The more answers you enter in correctly, the higher your chance of walking away with a Mitre 10 gift card this summer. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.

The team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times Find out more

Happy New Year!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy New Year from the NZ Compare Team! Wishing you a year filled with joy, success, and exciting adventures.
Here's to more fantastic moments together in 2024!

What would go in our 2023 NZ time capsule?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For a bit of fun, imagine we are making a time capsule to tell the future about life in New Zealand in 2023. What would you add to our time capsule?

Some ideas include:
A pair of Crocs
An air fryer
A poem written by ChatGPT
A PakNSave receipt
A teaspoon commemorating the Coronation of … View moreFor a bit of fun, imagine we are making a time capsule to tell the future about life in New Zealand in 2023. What would you add to our time capsule?

Some ideas include:
A pair of Crocs
An air fryer
A poem written by ChatGPT
A PakNSave receipt
A teaspoon commemorating the Coronation of King Charles III
A copy of Prince Harry’s book “Spare”
A banner that says “Up the Wahs”

What would you put in there to sum up life in NZ this year?

Dental services in Thailand

Neil from Thorndon

Some helpful neighbours earlier sent me advice messages on recommended dental services in Thailand but those messages have expired now.
If you've had a positive experience with a Thai dental company please send me their name.
Thank you,
Neil.

Glass jars for canning

Cheryl from Karori

Clean glass jars for canning
Pick up from 50 Parkvale Road front door (left side of house)

Free

Embrace adventure, we'll mow the lawns...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Pack the bikes, lace up your tramping boots, jet set to an international city, relax on an ocean cruise. Embracing adventure is made easy with our lock-and-leave-style living. We keep your home secure and well-maintained while you take off to explore what brings you joy.

“Moving to a Ryman … View morePack the bikes, lace up your tramping boots, jet set to an international city, relax on an ocean cruise. Embracing adventure is made easy with our lock-and-leave-style living. We keep your home secure and well-maintained while you take off to explore what brings you joy.

“Moving to a Ryman apartment meant that we could take off, lock up, and leave everything. So that’s what we did, and it has been wonderful, just amazing.” Eric and Glynn, William Sanders Village residents.

Discover more about the freedom of living in a Ryman village. Explore Ryman villages now

Preserving your memories

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Enjoy your favourite photos every day with these three crafty framing projects finished in Resene paints.
Find out how to do this in your own home with these instructions.

New year, new look?

Resene

Sale now on at Resene ColorShops! For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more

New Year, New Plan!

The Team from NZ Compare

As the Holiday Season approaches, it's the perfect moment to review your broadband and power bills.

Ready to SAVE in 2023? Compare effortlessly at www.broadbandcompare.co.nz... and www.powercompare.co.nz... New year, new plan, new provider? Sounds good!

Love reading? Check out this new Booklovers app!

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Have you heard about the Booklover's Trail Te Ara Kai Pukapuka?

This new app gives you a self guided audio tour where you can listen to stories from Wairarapa booksellers before you visit their stores across Wairarapa and check out their shelves.
A simple free download, brings up the … View moreHave you heard about the Booklover's Trail Te Ara Kai Pukapuka?

This new app gives you a self guided audio tour where you can listen to stories from Wairarapa booksellers before you visit their stores across Wairarapa and check out their shelves.
A simple free download, brings up the app – showcasing 13 bookshops from Featherston, across to Martinborough, up through Greytown, Carterton and Masterton. A fun way to explore the region.

As you travel around Wairarapa, you will hear unique stories from these wonderful booksellers.

You can get the app by scanning the QR code below, or from Playstore here:
play.google.com...

Watch out for the Elf on the Shelf...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Santa has sent his elves out on a secondment to create The Nice List. We've heard some reports that these inquisitive elves are also wreaking havoc.

In homes across the country, children have woken to find elves hiding in the Christmas tree or snacking in the cookie jar. Share what your … View moreSanta has sent his elves out on a secondment to create The Nice List. We've heard some reports that these inquisitive elves are also wreaking havoc.

In homes across the country, children have woken to find elves hiding in the Christmas tree or snacking in the cookie jar. Share what your cheeky elf has been up to this Christmas...