Thorndon, Wellington

What's on this weekend

What's on this weekend

Check out the Neighbourly local event's list

57 days ago

Happy Waitangi Day!

Olivia from Volunteer Wellington

Waitangi Day commemorates the first signing of New Zealand's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, in 1840.

Wellington's Te Rā o Waitangi 2025 theme is tūrangawaewae and whakapapa. Swipe to find out more about these core Māori concepts.

What does today mean for you?

57 days ago

Ngaio Village Market - Sunday, 9 February 2025

Sharon from Karori

🎉 Foxtail Events is back and better than ever in 2025! 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Ngaio Village Market on Sunday, 9 February 2025, from 10am – 3pm at the Ngaio Town Hall. 🌟

This charming market is packed with a fabulous mix of locally made goodies, including:

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🎉 Foxtail Events is back and better than ever in 2025! 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Ngaio Village Market on Sunday, 9 February 2025, from 10am – 3pm at the Ngaio Town Hall. 🌟

This charming market is packed with a fabulous mix of locally made goodies, including:

🌿 Plants, fresh flowers & seedlings
💍 Beautiful jewellery
👗 Trendy clothing, bags & accessories
🧸 Handmade crochet & knitted toys
🕯️ Scented candles
🏡 Stylish homewares & soft furnishings
👶 Cute children & baby items
💅 Skincare, cosmetics & natural products
🎁 Unique gifts & treasures
🌈 Resin creations
🔮 Crystals & healing items
🛠️ Wooden & metal works
🍽️ Ceramics & pottery
🐾 Pet accessories
🪓 Carvings & sculptures
🧶 Cosy wool products
…and SO much more!

Fuel up with delicious eats from our coffee cart, food trucks, and freshly baked artisan treats while you shop 'til you drop! 🍩☕🍴

Most stalls will have both cash and eftpos available, but it's always handy to bring cash just in case.

Grab a friend (or two) and enjoy a day of shopping, eating, and exploring all the local talent at this vibrant community event. 🌸

See you there!

LINK TO EVENT PAGE - www.facebook.com...

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58 days ago

Available Retail Roles

Olivia from Volunteer Wellington

Are you looking for retail experience? Can you support a local organisation by volunteering? You will learn new skills, meet new people and HAVE FUN! Here is a small selection of the many retail roles we have available on our site.

To explore our hundreds of other roles, visit our website!

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Are you looking for retail experience? Can you support a local organisation by volunteering? You will learn new skills, meet new people and HAVE FUN! Here is a small selection of the many retail roles we have available on our site.

To explore our hundreds of other roles, visit our website!

✅ Store Assistant (ID# 8852) - The Salvation Army is looking for a volunteer to sort and display clothes and putting them out in shop, completing counter sales using EFTPOS and the cash register and talking with the customers.
✅ Stock Sorter (ID# 8843) - Vinnies Op Shop warehouse/curation center is looking for someone to sort and categorise donated items into their rightful places ready for distribution.
✅ Finder of Fashion (ID# 8695) - This role would suit someone with a design, or fashion background, who loves sustainability and is all about a cute outfit.

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58 days ago

The Northern Chorale

Mary from Ngaio

Sadly the decision was made at the end of 2024 to close the Northern Chorale. There are no longer practices in the Khandallah Presbyterian Church Hall on Monday nights. The problem was getting and retaining new singers. Thank you for supporting us over the years and coming along to our concerts. We… View moreSadly the decision was made at the end of 2024 to close the Northern Chorale. There are no longer practices in the Khandallah Presbyterian Church Hall on Monday nights. The problem was getting and retaining new singers. Thank you for supporting us over the years and coming along to our concerts. We have loved singing and being so involved in the community. Who knows what new group of singers may evolve.

86 days ago

Share your summer photos! 📷

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.

Share a photo in the comments below

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59 days ago

Open Days

Rita Angus Retirement Village

FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.

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60 days ago

Available Practical Help Roles

Olivia from Volunteer Wellington

Here is a small selection of the roles we have listed under ‘Practical Help’ on our website. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community, meet new people and have fun!

If these roles don’t suit, we have hundreds more available on our website.

✅ Event … View more
Here is a small selection of the roles we have listed under ‘Practical Help’ on our website. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community, meet new people and have fun!

If these roles don’t suit, we have hundreds more available on our website.

✅ Event Coordinator (ID# 8827) - The Southend Business Group (SEBG) is seeking an organised and enthusiastic volunteer to help plan their Fun Run course, manage registrations and coordinate event-day activities.
✅ Shift Supervisor (ID# 8850) - The Free Store is looking for a shift supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of specific spaces, including the kitchen/dishes, trolley collections, and container sorting/hand-out areas.
✅ Sales Assistant (ID# 8841) - Vinnies in Brooklyn is looking for a senior sales assistant to support the manager and assistant manager.
✅ Market Bookings Manager (ID# 8851) - Hataitai Community House are looking for a reliable and organized Market Bookings Manager for their quarterly market in Wellington.

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60 days ago

Backyard Awards: Best Loved Lawn winner

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

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Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.

His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.

Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'

The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!

66 days ago

Poll: Should our summer school holidays move to February?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?

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Should our summer school holidays move to February?
  • 38% Yes, February would be better
    38% Complete
  • 61.3% No, keep it as is
    61.3% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1243 votes
67 days ago

We're looking for the...Best Loved Lawn 🌿🌱🍃

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View more
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.

But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN

So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃

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61 days ago

Cleaner

Navina from Khandallah

Our lovely cleaner who has been with us for many years is retiring. We shall miss her cheerful presence!
Is there anyone interested in taking her place - 2 hours every fortnight? We live in Khandallah.
My phone is 0225 47 10 14
Many thanks!

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61 days ago

For Sale

Sue from Ngaio

Side/hall table.
Solid wood with two drawers.
H 820
W 1220
D 41O
Very good condition. $600 new, selling for $200.
Pick up Ngaio

Price: $200

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62 days ago

Ngaio Repair Cafe

Sandi from Crofton Downs

We're back!
NGAIO REPAIR CAFE
Saturday 15 February
Ngaio Union Church cnr Kenya St & Crofton Road
10am - 1pm

Please only 1 or 2 items each:
* sewing and mending (not alterations)
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We're back!
NGAIO REPAIR CAFE
Saturday 15 February
Ngaio Union Church cnr Kenya St & Crofton Road
10am - 1pm

Please only 1 or 2 items each:
* sewing and mending (not alterations)
* household items
* electrical items
* fretting music instruments
* knives/ tools for sharpening

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62 days ago

Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Case ( brand new)

Julie from Karori

Fo some unknown reason I bought this blood pressure monitor last year, but never used it!
It is all yours for $15!

Price: $15

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