The Royal Hotel reopens oozing steampunk glamour

Here's a taster of the opulent new interiors at Featherston's Royal Hotel, after an extensive two-year, multimillion-dollar refurbishment.

It's been a labour of love for owners Rob Allen and Janelle Harrington, who chose steampunk decor for the theme as an historical reference to the town's glory days of rail.

The hotel reopened just before Christmas, but its grand opening is scheduled for January, which will also mark the hotel's 150th year.

More messages from your neighbours

1 day ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need

79.2% Complete
20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters

20.8% Complete

554 votes

30 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!