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Join us in your evening scare-ware at Featherston Memorial RSA // The Last Post for some bone-chilling choons and ghoulish grooves at the Featherston Vinyl Club's… View more🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
Join us in your evening scare-ware at Featherston Memorial RSA // The Last Post for some bone-chilling choons and ghoulish grooves at the Featherston Vinyl Club's 4th Annual Halloween Ball.
Since 2022 we’ve been haunting Featherston’s Hallows to bring you a frighteningly good time, and this year will be no exception.
- Free entry (at your own risk)
- Non-members welcome
- Prizes for best dressed
- DJs spinning from 7:30pm, and going until our monsters are truly mashed.
Friday 31 October 2025 7:30pm @ Featherston Memorial RSA, 57 Fox St, Featherston
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Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.
We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit … View moreWant to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.
We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit around real work. Whether you’re an employer building a capable team or someone starting, our flexible options make it easy to gain the skills and confidence to thrive.
Partner with a trusted industry training organisation that understands what today’s service sector needs.
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Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
Saturday 25th at The King Lion Hall, King Street 8-11am
Plants, lemons, Crafts, Quality clothing, Books, Toys, Jigsaws, LPs, Household things and More. Get there early for good parking.
Saturday 25th at The King Lion Hall, King Street 8-11am
Plants, lemons, Crafts, Quality clothing, Books, Toys, Jigsaws, LPs, Household things and More. Get there early for good parking.
Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.
We’re over the moon to share that Lonely Planet has selected Wairarapa’s stargazing, food & wine experiences as one of the world’s top ‘Best in Travel’ experiences for 2026!
The stars of Wairarapa aren’t just in the skies - they shine in our vineyards, villages, cafés and … View moreWe’re over the moon to share that Lonely Planet has selected Wairarapa’s stargazing, food & wine experiences as one of the world’s top ‘Best in Travel’ experiences for 2026!
The stars of Wairarapa aren’t just in the skies - they shine in our vineyards, villages, cafés and restaurants.
Come see why we’ve been named one of the world’s best. Wairarapa is ready to amaze you - under the Milky Way and in every bite & sip. Plan your Wairarapa escape.
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWe’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.
Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?
T&Cs apply.
Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!
Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
Think you know your history? Put your knowledge to the test at The History Quiz at the Featherston Memorial RSA, Saturday 8 November.
Gather a team of 4–6 friends / Enjoy fine food and refreshments / Be in to win fabulous prizes!
$15 per person – all proceeds go to the Featherston … View moreThink you know your history? Put your knowledge to the test at The History Quiz at the Featherston Memorial RSA, Saturday 8 November.
Gather a team of 4–6 friends / Enjoy fine food and refreshments / Be in to win fabulous prizes!
$15 per person – all proceeds go to the Featherston Memorial RSA Renovation Fund.
Tickets here: bit.ly... or register by contacting David Coates on 027 441 8329 and then pay on the night.
Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...
We’d love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...
Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.
We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
… View moreWe are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
Tom & Luke brand Snackaballs and Vogel's brand Cereal Products
Pams brand Mini Hash Browns
Gilmours Peanuts Chopped
FreshLife brand Chopped Peanuts
Piper’s brand Milkshake Biscuits Original and Caramel
Tasti brand various products
Dometic Drinkware Tumbler
Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Steelcraft One2 V2 and Britax One2 Strollers
Car Seat G405- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G401- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G410- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat LB-828- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat Q5- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 10911524- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 11630- sold at Panda Mart
Annabel Trends Toothy Teether and Annabel Trends Cactus Teether
Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+
Aspect Sun Sunscreens- Physical Sun Protection SPF50+ and Tinted Physical SPF50+
Product Recalls: Electronics
Tesla Powerwall 2 Battery Energy Storage Units
Midea Air Fryer- sold at Trade Depot
ANKO Portable Blender (4 colourways)- sold at Kmart
Product Recalls: Other
“Wobbly head Dino” Greeting Card
Trojan Developments Prox Rex
Zenith Taps- ChillTap Extra 60 (Residential), ChillTap Extra 140 (Commercial)
Hot Water Bottles- sold at MIDIO Lambton Quay Limited
Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.
See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!
Wishing you all bright days! Happy Diwali from the Neighbourly Team 💚🕯️
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