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This Saturday 29 November 8-11am at The King Lion Hall, 12 King Street, Upper Hutt
All new lovely plants both outdoor and indoor, popular lemons at just $2kg, Christmas crafts, decorations and gift ideas, as well as quality clothing, fabric, household things, books, toys and games and more. Best … View moreThis Saturday 29 November 8-11am at The King Lion Hall, 12 King Street, Upper Hutt
All new lovely plants both outdoor and indoor, popular lemons at just $2kg, Christmas crafts, decorations and gift ideas, as well as quality clothing, fabric, household things, books, toys and games and more. Best range ever from new stallholders. Come and have a browse.
Hi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
… View moreHi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
🛏️ Huge Black Friday Savings
Enjoy up to 70% OFF on NZ-made beds and leading brands like Tempur, Sealy, and Slumberzone - all available in-store.
🎉 Black Friday Deals You’ll Love
Here’s what you can get this week only:
FREE Premium Pillows with selected beds
FREE Delivery on eligible purchases
FREE Size Upgrade on selected Slumberzone beds
Lowest Price Guarantee on Sealy Posturepedic
Exclusive Black Friday Combo Deals on top mattresses and bases
Whether you’re looking for better support, a size upgrade, or simply a more comfortable night’s sleep, our team is here to help.
Sunbeam crazy popper
popcorn maker $50,
Good condition
Comes with instruction/recipe booklet
Have to heat your melted butter separately
Pickup in greytown
Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Has served me well over the years but has been replaced by a new style of ladder. Opens out to 3.2 mtrs approx. Still in good working condition. Been stored outside so spiders etc come free.
Police are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest.
He has numerous gang associates across Wellington District, including in the Wairarapa.
Rimene is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Any sightings should be reported to Police on 111.
… View morePolice are seeking assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who has a warrant for his arrest.
He has numerous gang associates across Wellington District, including in the Wairarapa.
Rimene is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Any sightings should be reported to Police on 111.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.
“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it… View moreTony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.
“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it gets lots of light, and it’s a good size, so I’ve got room for my card-making supplies.”
Click below to read their full story.
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We've rescued about five young Camellia Setsugekka plants from a revamp of a garden area. No more room within our Camellia hedge - so hoping there might be someone who would like these. Free to collect. I have them resting temporarily in this pot. Not my best photography!
Your location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.
❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?
These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy … View moreYour location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.
❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?
These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy caps, and the pressure they put on wages. Read more about how the GP lottery impacts you in Harriet Laughton's piece in The Post.
Did you know there’s a global shortage of sweet pea seeds?
In Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicated gardeners are working to revive authentic sweet pea varieties and keep their beauty blooming for generations to come 🌸🪻🌻
Read more about their efforts here.
We hope this brings a smile!
Stools in good condition. Variable height. Hydraulic lifters still work well. Small cosmetic damage on back of one chair as shown in image but rest in great condition. Replacement cost $450
Great little scooter in good condition. Only light use since purchase 2 years ago. Battery in good condition but charge rate slows down after 50% but will still charge to 100% as shown in image below. Replacement cost $1500.
Hey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts … View moreHey neighbours! Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch this Black Friday. Mags4Gifts.co.nz has up to 40% off magazine subscriptions for a limited time. From gardening and homes to lifestyle and entertainment, they make the perfect gift (or a little treat for yourself) that lasts all year long.
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