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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
These are in good condition...need a bit of a clean, few marks here and there. very comfy. Free.
Must be pick up only. Central Paraparaumu
2 seater has both footrests working as does the recliner
FOR SALE - located in Kapiti
2003 Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER, Manual , Submodel: 313CDI 4025 VAN
Body Style: Light Van
Gross Vehicle Mass: 3,490kg’s
Milage: 95,306
RUC: pd to 99,247kms
Reg exp 19 Feb 2026, WOF: Jan 2026
… View moreFOR SALE - located in Kapiti
2003 Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER, Manual , Submodel: 313CDI 4025 VAN
Body Style: Light Van
Gross Vehicle Mass: 3,490kg’s
Milage: 95,306
RUC: pd to 99,247kms
Reg exp 19 Feb 2026, WOF: Jan 2026
Next Service due at 108,000kms
Towbar: Max rating 2000kgs
2 new front tyres, new disc brakes & rotors
Certified Self Contained for 2 occupants. Fresh water tank 122l, Grey Water 180l, Thetford Cassette Toilet (C200) 17l.
CSC exp May 2028 (current blue sticker certified has not been converted to green yet)
Converted to Camper approx 2017. Before then was a Defense Force vehicle hence the low milage.
Diesel heater: Webasto Air top 2000
Gas oven and 4 burner hob: Dometic Coe-Full
240w/battery fridge with icebox
Shower
Hot Water Boiler: Truma BN14 (14Litres)
External handheld shower hose
RSE tv with built-in DVD player. NZ Automatic Satellite Dish
Fiamma Awning F45S
2 x Solar Panels: Projecta solar charge controller. DCDC adapter. 2 x 120 amp house battery. Victronconnect shunt to monitor battery health. 1000watt inverter.
WOEF (warrant of Electrical Fitness) Issued Jul 2024, Exp July 2028.
Sleeps 2 in either a queen bed or 2 singles
Reason for selling: Upgraded to bigger motorhome. Please contact for more photos.
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!
A second person has just called in sick for this workshop, scheduled for Saturday, so I have one place available if you can jump in at short notice. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists. All materials and refreshments provided.
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WEAVERS GROUP
Do you weave or would like to weave? Come and join us, 2nd Wednesdays at 1.30pm, 4th Fridays at 10.00am at the Waikanae Arts & Craft Rooms, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). Everyone welcome!
Contact - Feriel Falconer 021 263 1472
Prue … View moreWEAVERS GROUP
Do you weave or would like to weave? Come and join us, 2nd Wednesdays at 1.30pm, 4th Fridays at 10.00am at the Waikanae Arts & Craft Rooms, 27a Elizabeth Street, Waikanae (across the railway line). Everyone welcome!
Contact - Feriel Falconer 021 263 1472
Prue Oxley 027 844 7296
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.
Sale: Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!
Renga Renga also $4 each plus many more at great prices!
We have a wide range or … View moreSale: Carex Testacea @ $4ea - 10cm pot...a striking green and coppery-orange foliage when mature (see pic) growing to a height of 30-40cm, coastal hardy and pest free. These are a healthy size, ready to plant!
Renga Renga also $4 each plus many more at great prices!
We have a wide range or other plants - including grasses (various carex) and flaxes, Harakeke Flax (Tenax), Mountain Flax (Cookianum), Emerald dwarf Flax
- Trees we have Lemonwood, Nikau Palms, Puka, Kahikatea, Ake Ake, Manuka (Reds also), Kanuka, Puriri, Kohekohe, Matapouri Blue Totara, Kowhai, Cabbage Trees, Lancewood, etc etc.
If needing native plants, please phone to arrange a visit:
0274 933 626 (-: Appointment required :-)
www.fairviewnursery.co.nz...........................
Have a particular native in mind, please text me...
FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery (Paraparaumu) with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes, shrubs and grasses.
Make an appointment to visit now if wanting to view our range of native plants!
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).
QUESTIONS:
1. When is quiz night?
2. Where is it?
3. How many to a team?
4. How much is it to enter?
5. Is it BYO?
… View moreQUESTIONS:
1. When is quiz night?
2. Where is it?
3. How many to a team?
4. How much is it to enter?
5. Is it BYO?
6. Where does the money go?
7. Can I enter without a team?
8. Will I enjoy myself?
9. How do I enter?
10. When should I enter?
ANSWERS:
1. Thursday 31 July.
2. Te Horo Hall.
3. Maximum of 8.
4. $15 per person.
5. Yes, drinks and nibbles.
6. Towards recladding of the Te Horo Hall.
7. Yes, we will make a team up.
8. Absolutely.
9. Go to www.tehorohall.org.nz......
10. NOW!
QUESTIONS:
1. When is quiz night?
2. Where is it?
3. How many to a team?
4. How much is it to enter?
5. Is it BYO?
6. Where does the money go?
… View moreQUESTIONS:
1. When is quiz night?
2. Where is it?
3. How many to a team?
4. How much is it to enter?
5. Is it BYO?
6. Where does the money go?
7. Can I enter without a team?
8. Will I enjoy myself?
9. How do I enter?
10. When should I enter?
ANSWERS:
1. Thursday 31 July.
2. Te Horo Hall.
3. Maximum of 8.
4. $15 per person.
5. Yes, drinks and nibbles.
6. Towards recladding of the Te Horo Hall.
7. Yes, we will make a team up.
8. Absolutely.
9. Go to www.tehorohall.org.nz...
10. NOW!
Looking to learn how to repair small electrical circuits. Is there anywhere local to do this?
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