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Help your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!
Treat yourself to a … View moreHelp your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!
Treat yourself to a beautiful magazine subscription and a self-care ritual, all in one.
From the team at Mags4Gifts
*T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 200 people who subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years between August 25 - September 21, 2025.
It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?
Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and … View moreIt is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?
Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and maintenance
We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨
We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
… View moreWe’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨
We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
Inspire us in the comments below ...
Hi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re 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, we’d love to help bring your home to life!
We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.
It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the iconic Wellington Home and Garden Show on this Friday to Sunday at Sky Stadium.
Discover an exciting variety of exhibitors featuring the latest in building, renovating, landscaping, plants, spas, home maintenance, sheds, … View moreIt’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the iconic Wellington Home and Garden Show on this Friday to Sunday at Sky Stadium.
Discover an exciting variety of exhibitors featuring the latest in building, renovating, landscaping, plants, spas, home maintenance, sheds, art, artisan products, and more. Find everything you need to kickstart your spring project, all in one convenient location! Take a break from browsing and enjoy delicious street food, get creative with Resene’s Paint-a-Pot activity (11am–2pm, Saturday & Sunday) near the Springfree Family Zone, and take advantage of a range of free Ask an Expert sessions.
Lock this one in your calendar today and we’ll see you at the Show!
5 - 7 September
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Needing some ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) to calm your nerves? Visit an artificial purr-engine!
Use the sliders on the site to change whether the purr is a sleepy purr or an excited purr.
We hope this link brings a smile!
Get set for a weekend with Jazz in Martinborough filled with smooth, swinging sounds in the heart of Martinborough wine village. Now in its 13th year, the festival is ready to welcome Spring with ticketed concerts and plenty of free gigs around town.
📅 4–7 September 2025
Daffodils, markets, and steam train rides? It must be spring in Carterton! Celebrate at the Carterton Daffodil Festival with a fun-filled day for the whole family.
🌼 Catch a free bus to Middlerun and pick your own bunch of daffodils.
🛍 Stroll the High Street markets for bargains and … View moreDaffodils, markets, and steam train rides? It must be spring in Carterton! Celebrate at the Carterton Daffodil Festival with a fun-filled day for the whole family.
🌼 Catch a free bus to Middlerun and pick your own bunch of daffodils.
🛍 Stroll the High Street markets for bargains and local treasures.
🎶 Enjoy street performers, live music and entertainment all day long.
🚂 Take a steam train ride from Carterton to Masterton and return. Fun for all!
Bring the whānau and make it a Wairarapa spring tradition.
📅 Sunday 14 September 2025
Potful of Muscari or Grape Hyacinth with its grape like royal blue flowers.
In flower .
I should have taken a wider pic of the flowers as they are growing in a pot. You could just slip it into your garden or a patio container and they will hardly know . Frost hardy. They die down below ground … View morePotful of Muscari or Grape Hyacinth with its grape like royal blue flowers.
In flower .
I should have taken a wider pic of the flowers as they are growing in a pot. You could just slip it into your garden or a patio container and they will hardly know . Frost hardy. They die down below ground level in Summer.
One of the first Spring bulbs to come into flower and looks great among the yellow Daffodils.
It will multiply up every year.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for Looking.
Whether it's craft, haberdashery, or woodwork, or we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
💚 You may even spark someone else's creativity...
Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below.
Want a weekend project that takes little time, effort or money? This one gives you all of the above plus a nice piece of art for your abode. Colour co-ordinate with your interior with Resene testpot colours to match. Find out how to create your own art with these easy step by step instructions.
Does anyone want these before I chuck them out?
10 bowls with lids (noodle canteen)
20 rectangular with lids (Chinese takeaways)
1 smaller deeper rectangular one
All have been thru the dishwasher and were stacked in a cupboard as "I'll find a use for them" (husband - yea, … View moreDoes anyone want these before I chuck them out?
10 bowls with lids (noodle canteen)
20 rectangular with lids (Chinese takeaways)
1 smaller deeper rectangular one
All have been thru the dishwasher and were stacked in a cupboard as "I'll find a use for them" (husband - yea, right!).
We are in central Masterton for collection.
Sandra
Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View moreSome of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.
And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.
*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
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