Thorndon, Wellington

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589 days ago

Got a small business? We've got a sale!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just for April we're offering a very special discount on our Premium Business Listings! Usually $399*, you can grab a Premium Listing for just $199* for the whole year.

Here's five great things a Premium Listing will get you:
- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to … View more
Just for April we're offering a very special discount on our Premium Business Listings! Usually $399*, you can grab a Premium Listing for just $199* for the whole year.

Here's five great things a Premium Listing will get you:
- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to connect
- message scheduling (set and forget!)
- improved SEO (improve your online footprint!)
- fortnightly tips and tricks from the Neighbourly team to ensure your Premium Listing works for you
- support from the Neighbourly team whenever you need it

*GST additional
Get Premium now

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589 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance?

Price Smart from

Whether it’s keeping your garden beds weed-free, trimming hedges to look just perfect, or simply mowing lawns, we work within most budgets to keep your garden looking tidy.

Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or go to www.pricesmart.co.nz............ to organize a site visit.

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591 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This weeks contribution is from Simon Woolf.
"White Fronted Terns are great little birds. They are fantastic fliers, and superb hunters, diving for fish, and having a pretty good success rate too."

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590 days ago

Karori Table Tennis Club - New Season starts on Monday

Raewyn from Kelburn

The Karori Table Tennis Club is getting underway for 2023 on Monday 17th of April. We start at 7.30 p.m. and finish around 9.30. New members are welcome, no experience necessary. We have some bats available, and if you need some coaching, just ask one of the committee members.
Venue: Karori … View more
The Karori Table Tennis Club is getting underway for 2023 on Monday 17th of April. We start at 7.30 p.m. and finish around 9.30. New members are welcome, no experience necessary. We have some bats available, and if you need some coaching, just ask one of the committee members.
Venue: Karori Recreation Centre, above Karori Library. Parking around the back off Beauchamp Street.
Nightly fee: $7.

594 days ago

Do we need better animal welfare rules in Aotearoa?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

CDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare … View moreCDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare rules for dogs?

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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591 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

MONTHLY AEA WEB EVENTS
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing. The AEA Web Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month… View more
MONTHLY AEA WEB EVENTS
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing. The AEA Web Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month which is this Sunday 16 April at 8.00am.
ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME

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592 days ago

WANTED! Volunteer repairers!

Sandi from Crofton Downs

Can you sew, repair electric and electronic gadgets
or fix various household items? e.g dglue together broken items.
Come and see Ngaio Repair Cafe this
Saturday morning between 10am-1pm. We would love to speak with you (or message me blow)

592 days ago

Wanted! Volunteer repairers!

Sandi from Crofton Downs

Can you sew, repair electric and electronic gadgets or fix various household items?
Come and see Ngaio Repair Cafe this
Saturday morning 15 April between 10-1pm. We would love to talk with you.

592 days ago

World Scrabble Day

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Each year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the … View moreEach year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasn’t until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game.

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592 days ago

Kid bed base with mattress, fitted sheet, bedsheet

Gaurav from Karori

Kid bed base with mattress, fitted sheet, bedsheet

Price: $150

592 days ago

Wairarapa Lifestyle's Autumn issue out now!

Denise Landow from Destination Wairarapa

Wairarapa Lifestyle magazine’s Autumn 2023 edition is hot off the press - and it's free!

Brimming with seasonal reflections, gorgeous photography and inspiring stories, and a super delicious Autumn Chocolate Cake recipe - the free publication is a joy to leaf through. This issue also has… View more
Wairarapa Lifestyle magazine’s Autumn 2023 edition is hot off the press - and it's free!

Brimming with seasonal reflections, gorgeous photography and inspiring stories, and a super delicious Autumn Chocolate Cake recipe - the free publication is a joy to leaf through. This issue also has a special section on Wairarapa weddings – so enjoy some delightfully romantic and ‘days to remember’ photos.

The magazine is a printed pleasure from cover to cover with something for everyone.

For locals and visitors, there are three handy sections with maps to show how to get to various vineyard areas in Northern Wairarapa, Martinborough and where you can find our locally produced olive oils.

Masterton and Martinborough i-SITE offices have copies available – get yours today!

Martinborough's i-SITE is located at the Waihinga Centre just off The Square in the centre of town.

Masterton's i-SITE is located at 10 Dixon Street, opposite Queen Elizabeth Park.

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593 days ago

Would you speak up?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage … View more
Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage you to speak up and raise issues early.

For phone and internet disputes, talk to your provider first and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved or if you need some extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

To get in touch or find out more, visit www.tdr.org.nz or freephone 0508 98 98 98.
Find out more

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593 days ago

Mealtime made easy with HelloFresh

HelloFresh

Sharing the joy with neighbours, family, and friends alike doesn’t have to be hard. HelloFresh makes mealtime easy, even for a crowd.

With HelloFresh you don’t have to think about meal planning or the hassle of going to the supermarket. Everything you need for a no-stress, … View more
Sharing the joy with neighbours, family, and friends alike doesn’t have to be hard. HelloFresh makes mealtime easy, even for a crowd.

With HelloFresh you don’t have to think about meal planning or the hassle of going to the supermarket. Everything you need for a no-stress, delicious meal is delivered straight to your door with quality, pre-portioned ingredients.

Experience the variety and convenience HelloFresh has to offer with meals like Chipotle Beef & Black Bean Loaded Wedges with Radish Salsa & Mayonnaise by using the code NEIGHBOURLYHF to get up to $175 off HelloFresh.
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593 days ago

New Social Group for Seniors, starts Tues 9 May

Angela Gordon from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

We have a new group starting on Tues 9 May!

St Ninian’s Age Care Hub offers a friendly, fun, safe and supportive environment for seniors. Loneliness can be a serious health issue for older people. Age Care Hub provides a chance to meet with others of the same age group within the local … View more
We have a new group starting on Tues 9 May!

St Ninian’s Age Care Hub offers a friendly, fun, safe and supportive environment for seniors. Loneliness can be a serious health issue for older people. Age Care Hub provides a chance to meet with others of the same age group within the local community each week. It provides companionship and shared interests in a supportive environment which contributes to seniors staying active, happy, healthy and independent in their own homes. Heaps of fun, enjoyable activities and entertainment available for everyone. We welcome everyone here regardless of religious beliefs, Age Care Hub is open to all.

Cost is by donation to cover morning tea & light lunch.
Each Tuesday, beginning 9 May, from 10am-1pm, 208 Karori Road

If you need transport, contact the church office on 476 7137.
For catering purposes please register through the church office 476 7137 or email stnup@xtra.co.nz

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600 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks… View moreOur Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks and the free budget advice they provide. Plus so much more!

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