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Helping a friend who's 18 year old daughter is moving out and a first time renter.Looking and wanting to buy an affordable and clean bed,cabinets,table and chairs,washing machine, lounge suite etc.
The daughter found a post on Marketplace for a lounge suite in Wellington for … View moreHi everyone
Helping a friend who's 18 year old daughter is moving out and a first time renter.Looking and wanting to buy an affordable and clean bed,cabinets,table and chairs,washing machine, lounge suite etc.
The daughter found a post on Marketplace for a lounge suite in Wellington for $250,message the seller and said $50 for delivery and asked for a $100 deposit and so she did.Waited for 2 days,he said had a flat tyre so it would be delivered the next day,waited until 9pm last night but the person didn't turn up.Poor girl she got SCAMMED!!!I really feel sorry for the daughter so, here I am asking you guys if we could help her out.
Please let me know what you have and how much.
Thanking you all in advance.
Wanted to buy any Commodore 64 computers, parts, disc drives, games, power units, monitors, cassette drives. Even any old rusted parts or bits and pieces. They don't have to be in working condition. Used for repairing other of these iconic machines.
Phone or text 0274444900.
The newest festival on Wairarapa's event scene. Pour & Explore Martinborough is all about showcasing Martinborough's wine, food, art, dark skies, and local spirit!
Highlights include:
Cellar Library Tasting at Moy Hall
Oh. My. Gourd. Still Life & Soup
Sip & Sauna at … View moreThe newest festival on Wairarapa's event scene. Pour & Explore Martinborough is all about showcasing Martinborough's wine, food, art, dark skies, and local spirit!
Highlights include:
Cellar Library Tasting at Moy Hall
Oh. My. Gourd. Still Life & Soup
Sip & Sauna at Colombo
On for the month of August. Take a look at the full festival programme.
Kiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free … View moreKiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free sanctuaries, and are the descendants of just 5 birds which had been translocated to Kapiti Island from South Westland in 1912.
The March discovery in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, on the West Coast, is definitely choice news.
Ka pai to the amazing investigation team: DOC biodiversity ranger Iain Graham and his conservation dog, Brew!
We hope this news brings a smile!
Transform an old window into a handy cold frame decorated in Resene Kwila Timber Stain and Resene Lustacryl that you can move around the garden to extend your growing season. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.
The Neighbourly Team came across the third installment of 'Work, Interrupted', an article series looking at the job struggles different generations face, and we thought it would resonate with our Neighbourly community.
In this article, Amelia Wade reports on what it’s like to seek … View moreThe Neighbourly Team came across the third installment of 'Work, Interrupted', an article series looking at the job struggles different generations face, and we thought it would resonate with our Neighbourly community.
In this article, Amelia Wade reports on what it’s like to seek employment when you’re 50+. Many factors - from financial to social pressures - are keeping people in the workforce longer. The reality is that times are tough, even for our most experienced workers: of those receiving Jobseeker benefit, a third are 50-64 years old.
We want to know: Have you felt overlooked in the job market?
Do you have advice for your community on how to stand out in an increasingly crowded job seeker market?
Share your experience below!
📖 Want to read more from the 'Work, Interrupted' series?
Work, Interrupted: The kids, the mortgage, but no job. What next?
Young and shut out: Gen Z face the harshest job market in years
Work, Interrupted: Is 50 the new 60? Older workers battling algorithms to get CVs seen
This is a great way to celebrate our seniors who are leaving an amazing legacy for future generations. Let’s give a shoutout to those who have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in life, and who are still actively making the world around them a better place, following their careers in… View moreThis is a great way to celebrate our seniors who are leaving an amazing legacy for future generations. Let’s give a shoutout to those who have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in life, and who are still actively making the world around them a better place, following their careers in any service, sector or field.
Take a moment to nominate the deserving individuals in your life who are making a difference every day, either in our villages or in the wider community.
Follow the link below, and let’s make their stories known!
Last weekend! The Wairarapa Festival of Christmas in Greytown Village wraps up this Saturday with a Grand Finale of light, music & mid-winter magic. Don’t miss it!
Highlights include:
• Carnival-style parade with Wellington Batucada 6pm
• Circus & comedy at the north end of Main … View moreLast weekend! The Wairarapa Festival of Christmas in Greytown Village wraps up this Saturday with a Grand Finale of light, music & mid-winter magic. Don’t miss it!
Highlights include:
• Carnival-style parade with Wellington Batucada 6pm
• Circus & comedy at the north end of Main St 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
• Artisan Night Markets
• Oyster Saloon & champagne with Martin Bosley
• Food trucks, Truckstop Winter Edition & mulled wine
• Live music & winter cocktails at The White Swan Gin Garden Bar
• Magical Snowfall on Main St 6-8pm, every 30 mins
• Hot air balloon burners & WWII spotlight display
Don’t miss NZ’s happiest mid-winter festival!
Photo credit: Jet Productions
For 15 years, GrabOne has helped Kiwis save on everything from local experiences to relaxing getaways around New Zealand and beyond. With over 500,000 customers since 2010, we’re proud to have brought families, friends, and communities closer through fun things to do and places to explore.
To … View moreFor 15 years, GrabOne has helped Kiwis save on everything from local experiences to relaxing getaways around New Zealand and beyond. With over 500,000 customers since 2010, we’re proud to have brought families, friends, and communities closer through fun things to do and places to explore.
To celebrate this milestone, we’re giving Neighbourly readers $15 off their next purchase on the GrabOne website. Minimum spend $75.
Discover limited daily deals, flash sales with unbeatable prices, and activities in your own backyard. Plus, keep an eye out for 15 special giveaways happening across our social pages this month.
Thanks for supporting GrabOne over the years. Here’s to even more great experiences to come!
Valid till 31st August 2025 use code NEIGHBOURLY at checkout.
The island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.
Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its … View moreThe island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.
Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its obligations, and our failure is being noticed internationally.
Sheridan and others argue that the health of our oceans is declining as they face climate change, overfishing, and pollution. While other nations are championing ocean protection, New Zealand has been quiet on this topic.
We want to know: Are we meeting our responsibilities in the management of our blue territory?
We're looking for your most colourful photos! Resene ColorShops and Neighbourly have teamed up again this winter to bring you Bright Spots, a celebration of the colourful spaces and places in your life.
But this year it's a little different!
This year we're calling on … View moreWe're looking for your most colourful photos! Resene ColorShops and Neighbourly have teamed up again this winter to bring you Bright Spots, a celebration of the colourful spaces and places in your life.
But this year it's a little different!
This year we're calling on Neighbourly members to share photos wherever there's a bright spot that brings you joy - whether it's in the office, at your home or when you're out and about in your neighbourhood. If it brings a smile to your face we'd love to see it.
Share a photo that brings a little colour to your day and you could win one of ten prize packages valued at $500 (including a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene gift card).
Get ready for something a little different.. a twilight walk under the stars! Wagging Trails Night Glow is lighting up the evening with a fun, community dog walk through QEII Park.
Starts at Colin Pugh Sports Bowl
Tuesday 22 July 6pm - 7:30pm
Registrations open from 5:45pm
All dogs must be … View moreGet ready for something a little different.. a twilight walk under the stars! Wagging Trails Night Glow is lighting up the evening with a fun, community dog walk through QEII Park.
Starts at Colin Pugh Sports Bowl
Tuesday 22 July 6pm - 7:30pm
Registrations open from 5:45pm
All dogs must be registered and on leads at all times.
Goldair | Upright Fan Heater 2kW in original box.
Goldair's Upright Fan Heater delivers instant and cost effective heat in a small space quickly. This low profile unit makes it the perfect heater.
Only selling as surplus to requirements.
Can drop off in Masterton.
These have a RRP of … View moreGoldair | Upright Fan Heater 2kW in original box.
Goldair's Upright Fan Heater delivers instant and cost effective heat in a small space quickly. This low profile unit makes it the perfect heater.
Only selling as surplus to requirements.
Can drop off in Masterton.
These have a RRP of between $24 - upwards.
I am asking $10.
The kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!
How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. … View moreThe kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!
How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. Because we can anticipate rimu mast events, and kākāpō love rimu fruit, we can predict kākāpō breeding activity.
Since there are only 242 kākāpō today, this bumper season is important.
This positive outlook on population numbers is especially exciting since, due to the mahi of conservationists, the kākāpō have completed their first season on the North island (at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari). The booming of the kākāpō has not been heard on the North Island of Aotearoa for over a century!
Read more about Aotearoa's flightless parrot and their nesting plans.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Moving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.
The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into… View moreMoving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.
The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into Ryman Healthcare’s Devonport village in 2021, and now take Maggie to visit residents in the village care centre three times a week.
Click read more to read about Maggie's pawsome work.
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