Southgate, Wellington

New lottery, new home

New lottery, new home

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

105 days ago

Product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours! Here are some product recalls from the past 2 weeks. Click on the title of these to bring up specific details of the recall.

Food:
Harvest Snaps brand Baked Pea Crisps
Raymons Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls
Kings Finest Small Batch Liqueur brand Advocaat
View more
Hi neighbours! Here are some product recalls from the past 2 weeks. Click on the title of these to bring up specific details of the recall.

Food:
Harvest Snaps brand Baked Pea Crisps
Raymons Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls
Kings Finest Small Batch Liqueur brand Advocaat
King brand Traditional Soup Mix Gluten Free Vegetable
Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies
Henderson Dairy brand Farm Fresh Raw Milk (unpasteurised)

Products:
Serene S2068 Bathroom Heater.
Rylee and Cru Pyjama set
Avanti Bikes
Kale Airmove Fan

Ensure you check your household items to ensure you aren't consuming or using anything harmful.

105 days ago

Revamp a cot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

Give an old cot a new lease of life in fresh Resene paint colours with this easy makeover project.

Image
106 days ago

Free concert :<>: "All Creation Sing!" Sun 18th Aug, 7pm, Island Bay

Administration Team from Island Bay Presbyterian Church

"I am delighted to share with you that we are offering a concert of my music … on Sunday 18 August at 7.00pm at Island Bay Presbyterian Church.", Silvia Purdie.
Free tickets at events.humanitix.com...
Koha at the door.
Venue: 88 The Parade, Island Bay.

"I have been writing … View more
"I am delighted to share with you that we are offering a concert of my music … on Sunday 18 August at 7.00pm at Island Bay Presbyterian Church.", Silvia Purdie.
Free tickets at events.humanitix.com...
Koha at the door.
Venue: 88 The Parade, Island Bay.

"I have been writing songs since as long as I can remember. Now, for the very first time, an evening of my work - with many thanks to the band of the Island Bay Presbyterian church, and my awesome friends and whanau: Lala Simpson, Amy Kelly, Ben Purdie, Amy Noble, Gabrielle Knox, Katherine Noble and Natalie Crane who will be performing with me."

Image
106 days ago

Bake Week

NZ Red Cross from Red Cross Shop Kilbirnie

A great way to stay warm this winter is keeping your oven busy. Pop into your local Red Cross shop to browse through our baking selection!

We hope to see you here soon!

The kilbirnie Red Cross team!

Image
106 days ago

Want to Know Thy Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these lovely faces around New Zealand who have introduced themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page. We all love learning about the people around us and we want you to join in too!

So share a photo and a little bit about yourself so your neighbours can (virtually) meet you!
Introduce yourself here

Image
107 days ago

Want to put your fruit and veges to good use?

NZ Gardener

Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll … View more
Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll receive the Abundance plant-based recipe book by Anna Valentine. Abundance offers over 100 recipes that are filling, healthy and packed with flavour, plus enjoy your monthly dose of NZ Gardener magazine - the perfect combo. T&Cs apply.

The team at NZ Gardener
Find out more

Image
107 days ago

Aged Care Employee Day

Rita Angus Retirement Village

August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest … View more
August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest Rutherford Special Care team, it was working the night shift as it was the perfect job to manage while she raised her children as a single mum.

Click read more for the full story.

Image
119 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

Image
Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69.2% Yes, always ask
    69.2% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
2789 votes
108 days ago

Want to live more sustainably? Try an eBike!

Bosch eBike Systems

Keen to avoid traffic and find a healthier, more fun way to get to work? Or fancy a weekend mission exploring your neighbourhood on two wheels? How about saving money on fuel, reducing your carbon and boosting your health all at the same time? On an eBike you can do all this without arriving a … View moreKeen to avoid traffic and find a healthier, more fun way to get to work? Or fancy a weekend mission exploring your neighbourhood on two wheels? How about saving money on fuel, reducing your carbon and boosting your health all at the same time? On an eBike you can do all this without arriving a sweaty mess, either!

Contact your local Bosch-powered eBike dealer to organise a test ride and find out more about living more sustainably with your eBike.

Feel the Flow!

The Team at Bosch eBike Systems
Find out more

Image
108 days ago

Spring is near

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Just 1 month too go! Would you like a fresh look in the garden by september ?
We can do that i am sure please text or call ian
On 0272430951
Natures choice Gardening

109 days ago

Tai Chi Introductory Sessions

Peter from Taoist Tai Chi™ - Wellington

Tai Chi introductory sessions starting in Berhampore and Island Bay this week.

Image
110 days ago

Marsden expands its innovative NCEA+ programme

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

With a proven track record of outstanding NCEA results, Marsden continues to provide a solid educational foundation.
While many Wellington schools have dispensed with NCEA Level 1, Marsden remains steadfast in offering a rigorous Level 1 programme. NCEA+ lays a strong foundation for advanced … View more
With a proven track record of outstanding NCEA results, Marsden continues to provide a solid educational foundation.
While many Wellington schools have dispensed with NCEA Level 1, Marsden remains steadfast in offering a rigorous Level 1 programme. NCEA+ lays a strong foundation for advanced study in Level 2 and beyond, focusing on 21st-century skills and preparing students for high-stakes learning and assessment.
Due to its success, Marsden is expanding NCEA+ to Level 2 in 2025, providing even more opportunities for bespoke learning.
Find out more

Image
112 days ago

Lizzie Borden swings into Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre

On a sweltering summer in 1892, a wealthy businessman and his wife were found murdered in their own home. Their daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect.

Lizzie the Musical is the new punk-rock musical reimagining of the gripping true-crime case of Lizzie Borden, exploring the heady and … View more
On a sweltering summer in 1892, a wealthy businessman and his wife were found murdered in their own home. Their daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect.

Lizzie the Musical is the new punk-rock musical reimagining of the gripping true-crime case of Lizzie Borden, exploring the heady and heated events leading up to the infamous trial that became a media sensation.

Explored through through the lens of a contemporary rock opera, Lizzie the Musical is equal parts Victorian drama and modern pun-rock rebellion. Revenge, betrayal, sex, murder! What really happened in the house of Borden? Come to Circa Theatre this weekend and find out for yourself!
Find out more

Image
112 days ago

Step it up!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

A splash of Resene red transforms a rumpty old ladder into a handy stool or nifty shelves.

Find out how to repurpose your old ladder.

Image
113 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell… View more
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our colourful spot prizes.
Find out more

Image
Top