2896 days ago

Have you tackled Karapoti yet?

Bluebridge Karapoti Classic - Feb 17th

Anyone who has ever ridden a mountain bike knows about the Bluebridge Karapoti Classic. Established in 1986, Karapoti is New Zealand’s longest running mountain bike event and a must-do for every mountain biker.

Based in Wellington's spectacular Akatarawa Ranges, 10k north of Upper Hutt, this old-school adventure ride has an achievable challenge for all ages and abilities.

Try the traditional 50k Classic, or for an intro to the Karapoti experience there is the 20k Challenge. Or challenge your children to tackle the Kids' 5k Klassic.

Karapoti is the one race on every mountain biker's wish list. But don't take our word for it – click here to enter now.
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More messages from your neighbours
8 hours ago

The Summer Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

Summer Kiwi Quiz - 2026

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Summer Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024! Each bundle includes: an Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Portable Pizza Oven, Ooni Karu 2 Carry Cover, Ooni 12" Perforated Peel, Ooni Digital Infrared Thermometer and an Ooni Cookbook: Cooking with Ooni. The more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here

The Team at Stuff
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9 hours ago

Happy new year

Hayden from Tawa

May this year be filled with more laughter than tears, more happiness than sorrow,more money than debt and more love than you have ever had before

3 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 19.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    19.8% Complete
  • 69.8% Nah - not for me
    69.8% Complete
817 votes