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Did you know that a good night’s sleep helps boost your mood for the New Year celebrations? Stay well-rested to start 2025 off with energy and excitement! #HealthTip #Beds4u #NewYearGoals
Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
This beautiful creampoint Birman boy is ready for his forever home now. He is neutered and vaccinated. He is friendly and well-socialized, and using the litter box reliably.
His price includes his transfer of registration, an information document on raising Birmans, his vaccination record, food … View moreThis beautiful creampoint Birman boy is ready for his forever home now. He is neutered and vaccinated. He is friendly and well-socialized, and using the litter box reliably.
His price includes his transfer of registration, an information document on raising Birmans, his vaccination record, food for several days, and some toys.
His colour is only showing on his face, tail and legs now, but as he gets older he will get more and more colour over the rest of his body and as an adult he will look like a perfectly toasted marshmallow.
A payment plan is available. $250 deposit will hold this boy for you.
Phone or text 027 543 6668 if you are interested.
The sealpoint boy in one of the photos will also be available in a few weeks.
Weight watchers scales $20
Scholl foot file, 👣battery operated $15
Pick up in greytown.
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share… View moreThere's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with … View moreThe festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
Click read more for the recipe.
Blue succulent growing well in a pottery pot. Perfect for patio area , rockery garden border.
Easy care, don't mind drying out when we forget to water them.
Thanks for looking.
$7.00 for the Succulent and the pottery pot it is growing in.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Muscari or Grape Hyacinth is one of the first Spring bulbs to come into flower with the deep blue grape like flowers that contrast with yellow Daffodils and other spring bulbs.
Grass-like leaves and plenty of flowers. Hardy and they multiply year after year dying down to below ground level by … View moreMuscari or Grape Hyacinth is one of the first Spring bulbs to come into flower with the deep blue grape like flowers that contrast with yellow Daffodils and other spring bulbs.
Grass-like leaves and plenty of flowers. Hardy and they multiply year after year dying down to below ground level by the middle of Summer and getting ready to come away in readiness for the Spring.
For sale is this 15 cm pottle full of bulbs from large mature ones down to little bulblets. All will grow. They can be planted any time from now on.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
$5.00 for dozens of bulbs in this pottle.
Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine. We're still on the hunt for tomato recipes, so send your family's favourite way to use up your homegrown harvest, to: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine. We're still on the hunt for tomato recipes, so send your family's favourite way to use up your homegrown harvest, to: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the mag
A luxury mattress can make all the difference after all the holiday excitement. ?✨ Consider pairing it with a plush pillow, a stylish new headboard, or a cosy sleep hamper to complete the perfect bedroom retreat. ?️? Treat your loved ones (or yourself) to the gift of restful nights this festive… View moreA luxury mattress can make all the difference after all the holiday excitement. ?✨ Consider pairing it with a plush pillow, a stylish new headboard, or a cosy sleep hamper to complete the perfect bedroom retreat. ?️? Treat your loved ones (or yourself) to the gift of restful nights this festive season!
#Beds4U #SleepComfort #HolidayGiftGuide #HolidayGiving #PerfectGift
Neighbourly members across the country have been sharing their festive decor to be in to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home. We've narrowed the entries down to six finalists (our toughest feat yet!).
Now it's up to you!
Click on the name of the finalist to see all of their … View moreNeighbourly members across the country have been sharing their festive decor to be in to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home. We've narrowed the entries down to six finalists (our toughest feat yet!).
Now it's up to you!
Click on the name of the finalist to see all of their photos before you cast your merry vote!
Nishan Wijesinghe from Te Atatu South - See all photos here
Mark Williams from Tamatea - See all photos here
Linda Clack from Cockle Bay - See all photos here
Luke Murphy from Hornby - See all photos here
Joanne Isles from Hokowhitu - See all photos here
Kirstyn Tait from Wigram - See all photos here
The finalist with the most votes will win the title of NZ's Merriest Home and $200 to go toward more Christmas goodies!
You can also enlarge the images below by clicking on them. Happy voting, neighbours!
Summer has arrived and Wairarapa is calling! Check out some of our upcoming summer events:
🌞 New Year's Race Day at Tauherenikau Racing & Event Centre - Thursday 2 January 🏇
Bring the family to Wairarapa's first and most famous race day of the year, with loads of family fun… View moreSummer has arrived and Wairarapa is calling! Check out some of our upcoming summer events:
🌞 New Year's Race Day at Tauherenikau Racing & Event Centre - Thursday 2 January 🏇
Bring the family to Wairarapa's first and most famous race day of the year, with loads of family fun to see in the New Year! Pack a picnic and head along for a guaranteed great day out.
🌞 Wairarapa Music in the Country - Friday 10 to Sunday 12 January 🎸
You’ll be blown away by the amazing calibre of some of NZ’s finest multi-award-winning musicians! Get your full festival and day passes now.
🌞 Hops in the Vines - Saturday 18 January 🍺
Join Brewtown Upper Hutt at Matahiwi Estate for a mouth-watering selection of craft beer and wines at Hops in the Vines over Wellington Anniversary weekend.
🌞 Toast Martinborough - Sunday 19 January 🍷
Enjoy a top day in Martinborough's vines with a mixture of world-class wines, various foods and vibrant live music, all based around the new walkable festival road. The new date on Wellington Anniversary weekend, gives you an extra day to relax and explore the rest of Martinborough.
The What's On page on our website is your go-to for everything that's on in the region. Link below.
Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time? Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
Wairarapa Edition Monopoly game boards are in stock now at the Martinborough and Masterton isites and would make a great Christmas present! Come in and buy your copy today.
If you want to have a board game sent, you can ring our Masterton isite on +64 6 370 0900 and order your board game and pay… View moreWairarapa Edition Monopoly game boards are in stock now at the Martinborough and Masterton isites and would make a great Christmas present! Come in and buy your copy today.
If you want to have a board game sent, you can ring our Masterton isite on +64 6 370 0900 and order your board game and pay via EFTPOS or Credit Card. The deadline for Christmas orders by courier is this Saturday 14th December.
The festive season is nearly here—what better way to celebrate than by giving yourself or others the chance to win a stunning, brand-new home in Clarks Beach, Auckland!
Valued at over $1 million, this fully furnished home features three bedrooms, plus a spacious open-plan kitchen, living, and … View moreThe festive season is nearly here—what better way to celebrate than by giving yourself or others the chance to win a stunning, brand-new home in Clarks Beach, Auckland!
Valued at over $1 million, this fully furnished home features three bedrooms, plus a spacious open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area.
Make it your dream home, a holiday retreat, a rental property, or sell it—the choice is yours!
Tickets are just $15 each, and every purchase helps fund life-saving heart research. Get yours today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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