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Who will be crowned Best Homebaker on Saturday 24 July? Enter our competition to win. Two competitions: Best Shortbread Baker and Best Fruit Cake Baker. To enter just bring six pieces of shortbread on a plate or a small fruit cake on a plate with your name and phone number attached to Cobblestones … View moreWho will be crowned Best Homebaker on Saturday 24 July? Enter our competition to win. Two competitions: Best Shortbread Baker and Best Fruit Cake Baker. To enter just bring six pieces of shortbread on a plate or a small fruit cake on a plate with your name and phone number attached to Cobblestones front desk on Saturday between 10am and 12 noon and be there for the prizegiving from 2pm. Come and enjoy our Country Fete
Calling all dog lovers! Here's a bit of fun for your favourite four-legged friends.
The Doggie Strut - meet at Stella Bull Park at 11am, get a photo together in the Dog Portrait Competition and compete for the title of Best Dressed Dog and Owner, and Dog who looks most like their Master. … View moreCalling all dog lovers! Here's a bit of fun for your favourite four-legged friends.
The Doggie Strut - meet at Stella Bull Park at 11am, get a photo together in the Dog Portrait Competition and compete for the title of Best Dressed Dog and Owner, and Dog who looks most like their Master. You'll go barking mad for the prizes.! After the festivities, take your pooch for a stroll in the village. Here's all about it including the prizes. www.greytownvillage.com...
The weather is looking terrific this weekend; head along for the biggest night market yet, food trucks,and stores open late, and an all new light show. Durting the weekend there are fetes on both days, the Scavenger Hunt continues and heaps more too: here's a summary:
www.greytownvillage.com...
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We are the only girls school in Wellington to offer the International Baccalaureate … View moreWe build confident, adventurous women ready to make their mark in the world. With 100 years of progressive education for girls, we are passionate about creating amazing futures and seeing every student thrive.
We are the only girls school in Wellington to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme.
Come to one of our Open Days and experience the advantage of small classes, a unique curriculum and passionate, experienced teachers in our stunning, heritage location. Register online qmc.school.nz.
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The email below has been doing the rounds...
It claims that Microsoft is closing its old mailbox.
If you were to click on "CLICK HERE TO UPDATE" you would be taken to a scam site that would look just like a real Microsoft site & you would be asked to enter your details - The scammer … View moreThe email below has been doing the rounds...
It claims that Microsoft is closing its old mailbox.
If you were to click on "CLICK HERE TO UPDATE" you would be taken to a scam site that would look just like a real Microsoft site & you would be asked to enter your details - The scammer would then have your login credentials & access to your email account.
Please do not believe these type of messages - if you are unsure, check with others that may know & avoid these traps.
Are you or someone who know looking to start an apprenticeship? We have a great job listing available in Wellington.
General Engineering
Take a look at our job board to find out more and see other job listings around the country.
Jessica Craig- Hi there. I am available next week for gardening, farmsitting or an extra hand.
Feel free to give me a ring on 0220379164
Thankyou
Jess 🙂
Don't miss Zip Masterton’s MASSIVE Annual Sale!
This weekend is your chance to get leading bathroom brands and HUGE Annual Sale savings!
Baths, showers, tapware, toilets and accessories with up to 60% off, including complete bathroom packages from $1499.
Zip it up in style with … View moreDon't miss Zip Masterton’s MASSIVE Annual Sale!
This weekend is your chance to get leading bathroom brands and HUGE Annual Sale savings!
Baths, showers, tapware, toilets and accessories with up to 60% off, including complete bathroom packages from $1499.
Zip it up in style with up to 60% off leading bathroom brands, at Zip Masterton’s MASSIVE Annual Sale, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25, Corner Dixon and Church Streets.
The 10th annual festival of Jazz in Martinborough returns this year from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September, with two ticketed concerts in the fabulous Martinborough Town Hall and many free gigs at local bars, cafes and restaurants.The festival kicks-off on Friday, 3 September when award-winning … View moreThe 10th annual festival of Jazz in Martinborough returns this year from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September, with two ticketed concerts in the fabulous Martinborough Town Hall and many free gigs at local bars, cafes and restaurants.The festival kicks-off on Friday, 3 September when award-winning pianist Duncan Haynes presents tunes that celebrate legendary jazz vocalists. On Saturday 4 September the sensational Miho's Jazz Orchestra play a unique blend of world music and jazz. EARLY BIRD TCIEKTS ON SALE NOW - visit the i-SITE in either Martinborough or Masterton or book online.
We won’t make you wait – earn the skills you need to get ahead in your career with UCOL programmes starting next week. You can still enrol!
Plus, make the most of free Government funding. With the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) and first year fees free, some learners can … View moreWe won’t make you wait – earn the skills you need to get ahead in your career with UCOL programmes starting next week. You can still enrol!
Plus, make the most of free Government funding. With the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) and first year fees free, some learners can jump into study with their tuition covered. TTAF wraps up next year, so get it before it’s gone.
From certificates to full degrees, we have part time study, online, on campus or a blend of options available. Talk to our team – don’t wait until 2022 to get your future moving.
Although we are not sure where Flash comes from but we like the back story supplied by proud mum Kalista Campbell.
"Rumour has it Flash was found as a stray kitten at Wellington’s stadium. It explains why he hates any sort of commotion, but loves potato chips and fries."
Remember if … View moreAlthough we are not sure where Flash comes from but we like the back story supplied by proud mum Kalista Campbell.
"Rumour has it Flash was found as a stray kitten at Wellington’s stadium. It explains why he hates any sort of commotion, but loves potato chips and fries."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
… View moreBuy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
Help us make a difference to the health of kiwi children.
Find your local Resene ColorShop
This weather is not the best today (Sat 17th) so Cobblestones Museums are taking their activities indoors, so head along for a mulled wine and hot soup. They're are also Silent Movies on from 2pm today (buy you movie ticket at Cobblestones) . Grab a ride to Cobblestones from the centre of … View moreThis weather is not the best today (Sat 17th) so Cobblestones Museums are taking their activities indoors, so head along for a mulled wine and hot soup. They're are also Silent Movies on from 2pm today (buy you movie ticket at Cobblestones) . Grab a ride to Cobblestones from the centre of Greytown in the old Fire Truck from midday onwards. Cobblestones - A Very Victorian Christmas at Cobblestones from 12.30pm-5pm.
Here's a great list of all what's on in the Festival of Christmas this weekend:
www.greytownvillage.com...
Our two winter festivals are roaring along - with the weather not so flash t his weekend here are a few things to plan for as part of as part of the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival, and the Greytown Festival of Christmas:
Cobblestones have lots of indoor activities planned and their cosy … View moreOur two winter festivals are roaring along - with the weather not so flash t his weekend here are a few things to plan for as part of as part of the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival, and the Greytown Festival of Christmas:
Cobblestones have lots of indoor activities planned and their cosy cafe will be serving delicious food so you can: Ride the fire engine, have a yummy lunch, then watch a movie, complete with live piano accompaniment, while eating a bag of popcorn. Great way to spend an afternoon and keep the kids busy. Here is their VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS on Saturday www.greytownvillage.com...
New lighting displays on four buildings in The Festival of Christmas !
4 key historical buildings (The Design Library, The White Swan, Blackwell & Sons, and Emporos) have new projection lighting displays on them. They're brilliant - come back and have another look,
Carteton's Asia and Friends Night Market is on on Saturday with totally delicious options. Rug up and chow down.
Their red carpet film festival event will well and truly warm up the Events Centre -check out the Film Festival event. www.cartertonec.co.nz...
Both days of the weekend you can get BIG fun from TINY things at the Miniature Expo in the Working Men's Club in Greytown.
Every night do a circuit of the private homes lit up with lights around Greytown - the map is below.
Enjoy a busy winter weekend!
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