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Get the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with … View moreGet the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library School Holiday Programmes
Kāpiti Libraries: School holiday events
Porirua City Library: Events
Upper Hutt Libraries: U-Play event schedule
Wellington City: … View moreStuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library School Holiday Programmes
Kāpiti Libraries: School holiday events
Porirua City Library: Events
Upper Hutt Libraries: U-Play event schedule
Wellington City: Events for preschoolers, ages 0-5
Wellington City: Events for school-aged children, ages 5–13
Wellington City: Events for teens, ages 13+. Or, you can browse the Wellington City Libraries Events Calendar
Recreation Centres
Khandallah: Nairnville Recreation Centre
Karori: Recreation Centre
Kilbirnie: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Tawa: Tawa Recreation Centre
Out and About across Wellington
Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt: Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Central Wellington: Fun at Te Papa
Central Wellington: The cable car
Central Wellington, Queens Wharf: Capital E
Kelburn, Botanic Gardens: Discovery garden
Lower Hutt: The Dowse Art Museum
Newtown, Wellington Zoo: Fun at the zoo
Ōtari-Wilton's Bush: The open air museum
Porirua: Pātaka
Upper Hutt: Whirinaki Whare Taonga events for children
Find playgrounds and play areas in Wellington City, or Kāpiti.
What about a cycling or trail adventure? Consider the Remutaka Cycle Trail or the Great Harbour Way
Know of any other activities our tamariki can engage in? Post them below for your neighbours to see!
We’re still buzzing about being your choice for Most Trusted Brand.
For Bev and John, trust means packing up the motorhome without a second thought. Ryman’s lock and leave lifestyle means they can hit the road without worrying about maintenance or security, just freedom and adventure.
… View moreWe’re still buzzing about being your choice for Most Trusted Brand.
For Bev and John, trust means packing up the motorhome without a second thought. Ryman’s lock and leave lifestyle means they can hit the road without worrying about maintenance or security, just freedom and adventure.
Click read more to hear their story.
Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.
Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."
A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
SAVE the DATE 💛
Rotary Tawa, Inner Wheel Tawa, and Salvation Army Tawa warmly invite YOU and your whānau to be part of something special — the Stock the Pantry project! 🥫🧻🥕
We're coming together to collect food and essential items for local families in need — and we’d … View moreSAVE the DATE 💛
Rotary Tawa, Inner Wheel Tawa, and Salvation Army Tawa warmly invite YOU and your whānau to be part of something special — the Stock the Pantry project! 🥫🧻🥕
We're coming together to collect food and essential items for local families in need — and we’d love your support! The food bank in Tawa has never been so busy!
🗓 When: Saturday, 2 August
📍 Where: New World Tawa - 09.00 - 03.00
🎯 What to bring:
Non-perishable food items, cans, pasta, rice
Toiletries & female hygiene products
Long-lasting veggies (like potatoes, onions, carrots)
Gold coin donations (to help us fill even more food bags!)
🎈 PLUS — it’s a day for the whole family!
🌭 Sausage sizzle
🎨 Face painting with Tina! (11.00 - 01.00)
🤗 Free hugs (yes, really!)
This event is proudly sponsored by New World Tawa, Sprig & Fern, and supported by Guardian Funeral Home.
❤️🩹On behalf of all the families that struggle to put food on the table - THANK YOU you for helping us make a difference! 💙
📢 Keep an eye out for posters and more updates online in the next few weeks. Let’s stock the pantry and spread the love, Tawa!
If you want to know more, pm me or send us an email on: tawarotaryclub@gmail.com
Police have seen an increase in counterfeit $50 and $100 notes being used the Kapiti and Mana area.
We would like to warn retailers and those accepting cash to be extra wary of counterfeit cash, and to educate themselves on how to identify counterfeit money.
If you believe someone is trying … View morePolice have seen an increase in counterfeit $50 and $100 notes being used the Kapiti and Mana area.
We would like to warn retailers and those accepting cash to be extra wary of counterfeit cash, and to educate themselves on how to identify counterfeit money.
If you believe someone is trying to pass you a counterfeit note, do not accept it.
If you find you have already received a counterfeit note, put it in an envelope to avoid handling it further and get in touch with Police.
You can contact Police online or by phone via 105, or you can provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has a clear guide outlining security features of New Zealand bank notes and how to spot counterfeit notes
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
Happy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think … View moreHappy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think about what’s ahead.
Got any goals or hopes for the coming year? Share them in the comments and inspire your neighbours.
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.
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If you are into stamp collecting or are needing advice on a stamp collection you have inherited, this year's Wellington Regional Stamp Show will be held 5 July 2025 at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, Lower Hutt.
The stamp clubs of Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Kapiti will be in … View moreIf you are into stamp collecting or are needing advice on a stamp collection you have inherited, this year's Wellington Regional Stamp Show will be held 5 July 2025 at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, Lower Hutt.
The stamp clubs of Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Kapiti will be in attendance as well as dealers. Please put us in your diary and come and check us out.
Choose what you like
Any Ten books - $3 each.
Any 20 books - $2 each
As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be … View moreAs shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be happy with this change?
Today we celebrate the Māori New Year — a time to remember loved ones, reflect on the past, give thanks for the present and plan for the future.
As the Matariki stars return to our night sky, we honour connection, renewal#huttvalley
Here’s a look at the three key principles of Matariki… View moreToday we celebrate the Māori New Year — a time to remember loved ones, reflect on the past, give thanks for the present and plan for the future.
As the Matariki stars return to our night sky, we honour connection, renewal#huttvalley
Here’s a look at the three key principles of Matariki 🌌
Update an old cabinet with on-trend rattan and a retro-cool mint and gold palette using Resene Kandinsky and Resene Tussock. Find out how to refresh your old cabinets with these easy step by step instructions.
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