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Transform wooden pallets into a portable bench or kitchen island with Resene paints and wood stains. Find out how to make and paint your own portable bench with these easy step by step instructions.
Every village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm.
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to… View moreEvery village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm.
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary
A big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink … View moreA big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink outdoor chair)
Chris Carlyon - Waikanae (French Bulldog painting)
Joel Bradley - Auckland (Kea painting)
Jayne Walton - Rangiora (rainbow gate
Charmaine Macpherson - Cheviot (colourful bathtab)
Adele Whittaker - Auckland (school mural)
Karan Robson - Foxton Beach (blue backdoor)
Dave Bang - Levin (native bird mural)
Take a look at their wonderful colourful entries below. A huge thank you to everyone who shared a Bright Spot in their community this year; we have loved seeing the places in your neighbourhood that bring you joy.
Fonterra is selling some of its well-known brands โ including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods โ to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
๐ญ What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke … View moreFonterra is selling some of its well-known brands โ including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods โ to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
๐ญ What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke Malpass offers his opinion in The Press
Every village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to… View moreEvery village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Weโve recently been made aware of individuals pretending to be Neighbourly Admin and using a forged Neighbourly logo to trick members into sharing personal information.
Please remember:
๐ด Never click on suspicious or unexpected links.
๐ด If something doesnโt feel right, reach out to … View moreWeโve recently been made aware of individuals pretending to be Neighbourly Admin and using a forged Neighbourly logo to trick members into sharing personal information.
Please remember:
๐ด Never click on suspicious or unexpected links.
๐ด If something doesnโt feel right, reach out to us directly at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz
While Neighbourly does ask members to verify their details using document submissions, your confidential information (like bank details or spending history) should always be hidden. For verification, we only need to see:
โ๏ธ Your name, and your residential address
โ๏ธ The logo or header from the issuing organisation
You can learn more about how verification works here: Neighbourly Verification
Stay safe and thank you for helping keep our community secure! ๐
Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior road … View moreStaying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior road users remain safely mobile.
The free interactive workshop runs for around 4 hours, with refreshments provided.
Spaces at each workshop are limited so please register on our website: www.acwellington.org.nz... or call us 027 248 0335
Hi neighbours!
At Grahamโs Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a โget-it-doneโ attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Grahamโs Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a โget-it-doneโ attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. Weโre tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.
Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.
Message us today for a free quote, weโd love to help bring your home to life!
Active, independent, mature and on your your own? Enjoy social activities with similar others, including restaurant dinners, cafe lunches, walks, games outing, movies, etc. For details, please phone 020 436 7116, or email linklinesocialclub@gmail.com, or visit www.linkline.org.nz...
Itโs time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyโs Fang-tastic Pet! ๐พ๐ป
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
๐ท Nevado from Saint Johns โ a spooky spider with serious style
๐ป Munchkin from New Lynn โ rocking his chillingly cute getup
๐ฆด Bruce from New Brighton โ give… View moreItโs time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyโs Fang-tastic Pet! ๐พ๐ป
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
๐ท Nevado from Saint Johns โ a spooky spider with serious style
๐ป Munchkin from New Lynn โ rocking his chillingly cute getup
๐ฆด Bruce from New Brighton โ give this ghoul a hand!
๐ฆ Wednesday from Trentham โ representing the family in true spooky fashion
Vote for your favourite and help crown this yearโs Fang-tastic Pet Champion! ๐
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! ๐ธ
๐ธ๏ธ Donโt ghost us โ vote now!
Antique oak wood cabinet in excellent condition- it is very sturdy and heavy. I have this in my hall way and it looks lovely. But I have know decided to to down size home . It holds its value quit well - so I hope the person who buys it will look after just like myself. Would like it gone with in … View moreAntique oak wood cabinet in excellent condition- it is very sturdy and heavy. I have this in my hall way and it looks lovely. But I have know decided to to down size home . It holds its value quit well - so I hope the person who buys it will look after just like myself. Would like it gone with in this week
Shona Ukulele and Kลraunui Ukulele members wrote 'It is what it is' two weeks ago, with members providing one line each. Our team are at Kลraunui hub Stokes Valley on Saturday Nov 08 and 15 @ 1-2.30pm before setting off on our annual Christmas roadshow
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Nov 22 Stokeswood rest home … View moreShona Ukulele and Kลraunui Ukulele members wrote 'It is what it is' two weeks ago, with members providing one line each. Our team are at Kลraunui hub Stokes Valley on Saturday Nov 08 and 15 @ 1-2.30pm before setting off on our annual Christmas roadshow
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Nov 22 Stokeswood rest home Stokes Valley 1.30-2.30pm
Nov 29 Fergusson Retirement Village Upper Hutt 1.30-2.30pm
Dec 06 Shona McFarlane Retirement Village Avalon 1.30-2.30pm
Dec 13 Elderslea rest home Upper Hutt 1.45-2.45pm
Dec 20 Queensgate Mall Lower Hutt 1.30-2.30pm
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[Dm] When you pay your money you [G] donโt get fined
[Dm] Look out for road toll [G] scams
[Em] When you feel unwell you should [Am] never give up
[F] Iโm so in love with you, oh [G] boy
[F] That is, always like [G] that
[E7] He pฤrฤ tonu tฤ[F]rฤ (ah-ah).
[C] Who can con[G]trol the [Am] weather?
[F] Sometimes it [C] is what it [G] is
[C] Money in the [G] bank to[Am]day not tomorrow
[F] Sometimes it just [G] is what it [C] is.
My [Dm] fingers are all thumbs, makes it [G] hard to play
[Dm] When your eyes ainโt good they will [G] come right
[Em] Nowโs the time to pay all those [Am] monthly bills
[F] A balls up at work over [G] night
[F] That is, always like [G] that
[E7] He pฤrฤ tonu tฤ[F]rฤ (ah-ah).
[F] I woke up with a [G] hangover
[F] Wondering where I [G] am
[F] One horse won the [G] race
[F] I lost my wallet a[G]gain.
[C] [G] [Am] โฆ [F] [G] [C]
[Chorus] x 2
[C] Oh [Am] yeah
[F] Sometimes it just [G] is what it [C] is. [*****]
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Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View moreLabour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?
Hi everyone,
Iโm in the middle of moving and looking for boxes and packing paper or newspaper. If anyone has some to spare or knows where I could pick some up, Iโd really appreciate it!
Thanks so much ๐
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