Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below!

Vote View Results

• 86.1% Yes
  86.1% Complete
• 12.3% No
  12.3% Complete
• 1.6% Other - I'll share below!
  1.6% Complete

1049 votes

St Hilda's Playtime recommences Tuesdays only 9.00-12.00

Clive from Island Bay

The playgroup at St Hilda's is open again on Tuesday. The toys will be out, and the coffee will be hot! Come and play with your pre-school child, especially in the 0 - 2 years age range. We have loads of stimulating toys and lots of apparatus to encourage mobility and exploration. Bring a group, we have plenty of room.

Please note: This term we will be open ONLY on Tuesdays. This is because we are now running the SPACE programme for new parents and their babies.

Details: 9.00-12.00 drop in, St HIlda's church Hall, 311 the Parade, right by the bus stop. Plenty of Parking!!!

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Tour this Weekend

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

Off the Beaten Track Tour.

This tour next runs on Sunday 5th May at 10:30am.

Stretch your legs on this tour! Off the Beaten Track takes you off the main road, exploring a bit further into the older sections of Karori Cemetery. We walk up and down the hills, through the gullies and alongside the creek to discover some interesting characters and some of the history of the cemetery as well. Moderate fitness and surefootedness is required, and this tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues.

The tour duration is 1 hour 30mins. The tour mostly follows paved surfaces but there are some areas of unevenness.

Each tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. Booking is required. Please follow this link to our ticketing website:

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