Karori, Wellington

Feed families in need this Christmas!

Christmas Box

Christmas is just around the corner and for most kiwis this means preparing our homes to host a nice warm meal, but for some this can be a really hard time of the year.

Filled with food essentials and Christmas treats, a Christmas Box is a much-needed addition to the table and also a … View moreChristmas is just around the corner and for most kiwis this means preparing our homes to host a nice warm meal, but for some this can be a really hard time of the year.

Filled with food essentials and Christmas treats, a Christmas Box is a much-needed addition to the table and also a much-needed reminder that people care. This year we will deliver 45,000 boxes to those in need but we need your help!

Help us bring hope to the table for those struggling by donating a Christmas Box for just $40 at christmasbox.co.nz. Find out more

Dental services in Thailand

Neil from Thorndon

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

Christmas lights

Reporter The Post

Do you have Christmas lights in your street? If you do, please post the address and any relevant details.

Hops in the Vines ***NEW EVENT*** 20th January

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Join Brewtown at Matahiwi Estate near Masterton for a mouth-watering selection of craft beer and wines at Hops in the Vines over Wellington Anniversary weekend, Saturday 20 January 2024.

Savour the best of craft beer including Panhead Custom Ales, Boneface Brewing Co, Te Aro Brewing, Kereru … View moreJoin Brewtown at Matahiwi Estate near Masterton for a mouth-watering selection of craft beer and wines at Hops in the Vines over Wellington Anniversary weekend, Saturday 20 January 2024.

Savour the best of craft beer including Panhead Custom Ales, Boneface Brewing Co, Te Aro Brewing, Kereru Brewing Company and Wild Kiwi Distillery, alongside fine wines from Matahiwi Estate - there's a beverage for everyone!
Top-notch local food trucks will be serving up delicious food, bust some shapes on the dancefloor to a lineup of local bands, BYO picnic blanket and try various relaxing lawn games on offer, or kick back on Brewtown's iconic retro couches, pallet furniture and hay bales and bask in the breathtaking vineyard views.
Get your tickets to Hops in the Vines now - don't miss out! Would make a great Christmas gift! 🎄 tickets here: brewtown.flicket.co.nz...

Bike storage

Sue from Brooklyn

Hi Wellingtonians
I'm looking for somewhere to keep my bike, preferably under cover. I need somewhere with easy flat access to the waterfront so I can get off-road exercise on the waterfront, round the bays, or take my bike to the Hutt valley on the train.
The Brooklyn hill is too steep … View moreHi Wellingtonians
I'm looking for somewhere to keep my bike, preferably under cover. I need somewhere with easy flat access to the waterfront so I can get off-road exercise on the waterfront, round the bays, or take my bike to the Hutt valley on the train.
The Brooklyn hill is too steep for me to bike up to get home. Putting my bike on the bus is physically too hard, and metlink say their drivers are not allowed to help.
Hoping someone can help out
Sue

Top 5 Gifts the Kids can Make at Home

The Team from NZ Compare

Get into the festive spirit with homemade gifts crafted by your little ones!
Our list of the top 5 DIY gifts for kids is here to spark their creativity and spread joy. Check it out now!

Lottery tickets make great gifts!

Heart Foundation

Struggling to find the perfect small Christmas present? For just $15 each, you can buy Heart Foundation Lottery tickets for family, friends or even good neighbours. Not only will they have the chance to win a stunning Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland, but you are also supporting the … View moreStruggling to find the perfect small Christmas present? For just $15 each, you can buy Heart Foundation Lottery tickets for family, friends or even good neighbours. Not only will they have the chance to win a stunning Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland, but you are also supporting the life-saving work of the Heart Foundation. Buy a gift ticket

Last few days to enter Santa Paws...

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

If you have a furry friend at home, be sure to submit your entry for this year's Santa Paws campaign - a celebration of the cutest Christmas pets in town!

There's ten great prizes of $100 Prezzy® cards up for grabs - but only a few days left to enter so move fast!

… View moreIf you have a furry friend at home, be sure to submit your entry for this year's Santa Paws campaign - a celebration of the cutest Christmas pets in town!

There's ten great prizes of $100 Prezzy® cards up for grabs - but only a few days left to enter so move fast!

Check out the fantastic entries received so far and don't forget to share your photo today! Share a pet pic now

Get painting and wallpapering!

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

Is your house NZ's Merriest Home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many of us love to transform our home in December to bring in the Christmas spirit. But perhaps you feel you've gone the extra festive mile? We are looking high and low for NZ’s Merriest Home. Is it yours? Let us decide!

Share just one photo below of your house (inside or out) to … View moreMany of us love to transform our home in December to bring in the Christmas spirit. But perhaps you feel you've gone the extra festive mile? We are looking high and low for NZ’s Merriest Home. Is it yours? Let us decide!

Share just one photo below of your house (inside or out) to go into the draw to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home.

The Neighbourly team will choose the finalists but you, our Neighbourly members will vote on the ultimate winner who'll receive the prize of a $600 Prezzy® Card and the title of NZ's Merriest Home. So, go ahead! In the comments below, share your one festive photo to enter.

Karori Christmas Tree Festival - 1 December - 15 January

Sharon from Karori

Get into the festive spirit this season by checking out the stunning and beautifully decorated Christmas Trees in the Karori Event Centre window.

These gorgeous trees have been created by some talented local businesses and community groups, and you can vote on your favourite tree, but filling … View moreGet into the festive spirit this season by checking out the stunning and beautifully decorated Christmas Trees in the Karori Event Centre window.

These gorgeous trees have been created by some talented local businesses and community groups, and you can vote on your favourite tree, but filling in the entry form and dropping it in the box at the Karori Communtiy Centre.

This initiavie has been kindly supported by the Wellington City Council, Mitre 10 Crofton Downs and Karori New World.

The winning / best decorated tree, will receive a prize pack of a chilly bin set and food hamper.

A wonderful way to bring some Christmas cheer to Karori this season!

Photos attached are only a small taster of what you will see. Head on down to the event Centre to get the full experience.

Support the Wellington City Mission this Christmas!

Sharon from Karori

Foxtail Events will be supporting the The Wellington City Mission this Christmas with a canned food & goods collection at the Ngaio Village Christmas Market tomorrow.

If you would like to support this wonderful charity and give back to those in need, we encourage you to bring along a can of … View moreFoxtail Events will be supporting the The Wellington City Mission this Christmas with a canned food & goods collection at the Ngaio Village Christmas Market tomorrow.

If you would like to support this wonderful charity and give back to those in need, we encourage you to bring along a can of food or other food item from the list provided below, when you visit the market. Just pop it in the box by the front door!

Every little bit counts, and will truely make a difference to someone in need this Christmas!

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DATE: Sunday, 17 December 2023
TIME: 10am - 3pm
LOCATION: Ngaio Town Hall, 1 Ottawa Road, Ngaio, Wellington

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Update - Missing Lovebird - found as an agenl bird

Kyoko from Karori

I had two phone calls today to let me know that she was seen on the Makara Peak track, hopping on the Council worker's bicycle tyre at lunchtime, so I went to look for her, but she was not found. I came home and made more flyers and distributed them around the location where she was seen. Then… View moreI had two phone calls today to let me know that she was seen on the Makara Peak track, hopping on the Council worker's bicycle tyre at lunchtime, so I went to look for her, but she was not found. I came home and made more flyers and distributed them around the location where she was seen. Then I had a second phone call to tell me that she was found, but sadly, she was an angel at 7 pm. I had never thought that she could come back home. I did not give up on finding her because everybody's support from the community kept me going. She is now at home, sleeping in her hammock in her cage as she used to do instead of sleeping in the cold forest. Thank you so much for your care and support. She loved flying. Now she can fly high up in the sky to go over the rainbow.

Ngaio Village Christmas Market - 17 December 2023

Sharon from Karori

The Ngaio Village Christmas Market is on this weekend!

Join us on Sunday, 17 December from 10am at the Ngaio Town Hall, to get in your last minute Christmas shopping.

Meet over 30 stallholders, all with an amazing range of stunning art, craft, plants, jewellery and gifts. Outside will be a … View moreThe Ngaio Village Christmas Market is on this weekend!

Join us on Sunday, 17 December from 10am at the Ngaio Town Hall, to get in your last minute Christmas shopping.

Meet over 30 stallholders, all with an amazing range of stunning art, craft, plants, jewellery and gifts. Outside will be a selection of food trucks and a coffee cart to feed your soul.

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DATE: Sunday, 17 December 2023
TIME: 10am - 3pm
LOCATION: Ngaio Town Hall, 1 Ottawa Road, Ngaio, Wellington
LINK TO EVENT PAGE: fb.me...

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Piano and double music seat. Free

Linda from Karori

You will need to pick this up. Bought for young sons second hand for $1800.
They have now left home. Also has a double seat with a lift up lid for sheet music. Free with piano.

Free