Karori, Wellington

Trusted Painters for Every Home

Graham Painters

Hi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.

Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.

Message us today for a free quote, we’d love to help bring your home to life! Find out more

Poll: Is restructuring the right tool for change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Restructure.
A scary word that can make people uneasy—and for good reason. According to The Post, more than a third of New Zealand’s public services have recently faced it.

But why is restructuring the go-to strategy for driving change?

In The Post’s article '… View moreRestructure.
A scary word that can make people uneasy—and for good reason. According to The Post, more than a third of New Zealand’s public services have recently faced it.

But why is restructuring the go-to strategy for driving change?

In The Post’s article 'Reaching for change: Is our public service obsessed with restructuring?', doctoral candidate Annika Naschitzki from Victoria University is trying to understand repetitive restructuring.

New Zealand’s public service is often seen as risk-averse, slow-moving, and stuck. But interviewed staff indicate that they want change, that change is needed ... just not through restructuring.

Naschitzki doesn’t mince words: “We always have the same issues, but we keep trying to fix the same problem with the same hammer we've been using for decades.”

Are we leaning too heavily on structural change when real transformation might lie elsewhere? Perhaps through training, resourcing, tools, and practice, as Naschitzki suggests.

What do you think?
Is restructuring the right tool for meaningful change, or just a habit we can’t seem to break?
If you are wary of restructuring, how can we do better?
Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

Is restructuring the right tool for change?

• Restructuring is the only option in the current climate
• Can be great if done in consultation with staff doing the work
• Any change is good, as long as we know what we are trying to achieve
• No, restructuring consumes too much resourcing
• There is no one-size-fits-all answer ...
• Other - I will share below

Vote View Results

• 7.4% Restructuring is the only option in the current climate
  7.4% Complete
• 25.5% Can be great if done in consultation with staff doing the work
  25.5% Complete
• 15.1% Any change is good, as long as we know what we are trying to achieve
  15.1% Complete
• 14.1% No, restructuring consumes too much resourcing
  14.1% Complete
• 35.6% There is no one-size-fits-all answer ...
  35.6% Complete
• 2.2% Other - I will share below
  2.2% Complete

714 votes

Mandolin Workshops this Sunday 24 August at Hilltop

Anna from Kelburn

A special chance to learn with Nathan Torvik, one of the country’s most respected string whisperers. Beginners $20/$15 unwaged 10-11am, and Intermediate+ $30/$20 unwaged from 1 to 3pm. Visit the website for more information. www.hilltophouseconcerts.co.nz...

Scam Alert: Investment scam and remote access

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Be aware of an investment scam that is allowing access to people’s phones.

How it works: The scam encourages you to install an app from an unverified source. This requires that you change your phone settings.

❌ DO NOT allow your phone to install unknown apps.

Once the app is … View moreBe aware of an investment scam that is allowing access to people’s phones.

How it works: The scam encourages you to install an app from an unverified source. This requires that you change your phone settings.

❌ DO NOT allow your phone to install unknown apps.

Once the app is installed, the scammers can gain access to your phone’s info. This will impact you, but may also facilitate scams on people you know using information lifted from your phone and installed apps.

For more information, head to Own Your Online
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

Cats & Kiwi

Sarah from Karori

All neighbours, we now have some of the released kiwi living naturally in our suburbs. Cat owners PLEASE keep your cats inside at night. PLEASE 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Live stronger for longer

ACC New Zealand

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. Learn more

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, … View moreMonthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, except in December where it falls on the 4th Sunday of the month.

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

Create, Paint & Plant: A Fun Family DIY Project

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Get creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots… View moreGet creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots with these easy step by step instructions.

Get Spring ready at the Wairarapa Garden Fiesta!

Destination Wairarapa

A festival of all things gardening from plants to produce and everything in between including sculptures, garden art, pots, equipment & tools, sheds and much more! Catch guest speakers and demonstrations too.

📅This Saturday 8.30am - 3pm.
📍Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton

Sue Dyson & Freddy Sayer at Hilltop

Anna from Kelburn

This Saturday 16/8! Celebrating the enduring legacies of Linda Ronstadt and Carole King. The 'Welcome to our Lounge Tour'. Sue Dyson is a gifted vocalist known for her warm and captivating stage presence. Backed by talented young pianist Freddy Sayer of The Pretty Boys, they offer an … View moreThis Saturday 16/8! Celebrating the enduring legacies of Linda Ronstadt and Carole King. The 'Welcome to our Lounge Tour'. Sue Dyson is a gifted vocalist known for her warm and captivating stage presence. Backed by talented young pianist Freddy Sayer of The Pretty Boys, they offer an extra-ordinary musical evening. Set in a laid-back intimate lounge atmosphere, their performance promises an engaging experience of great classics that have defined generations. Teas, coffee & snacks provided. BYO anything else you'd like. All details re parking etc will be included in reply email confirming your booking. www.hilltophouseconcerts.co.nz...

Poll: What are the living costs that are having the biggest (and perhaps surprising) impact on your wallet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.

Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some … View moreButter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.

Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some members of our community (women, Māori, and Pacific people) are experiencing worsening financial positions at elevated rates.

Stats NZ tells us that food prices have jumped 4.6% since this time last year, with meat and dairy doing most of the damage. This jump is hitting us all, but groceries are just one part of the picture.

When basic costs keep climbing, the old cost-saving tricks — like bulk-buying or stockpiling on sale — don’t always work. Who can afford to spend more upfront when every dollar already has a job?

We want to know: What costs have caught you off guard the most? What are the expenses that feel impossible to juggle right now?
Share your thoughts below!

What are the living costs that are having the biggest (and perhaps surprising) impact on your wallet?

• Grocery bills
• Utilities
• Your treats (the ones that keep you human day to day, and are ESSENTIAL!)
• Education
• Healthcare
• Travel (public transport/petrol)
• Rent or mortgage
• Social costs: birthday gifts and occasions
• Other - share below!

Vote View Results

• 43.5% Grocery bills
  43.5% Complete
• 33% Utilities
  33% Complete
• 1% Your treats (the ones that keep you human day to day, and are ESSENTIAL!)
  1% Complete
• 0.1% Education
  0.1% Complete
• 7.6% Healthcare
  7.6% Complete
• 1.3% Travel (public transport/petrol)
  1.3% Complete
• 7.9% Rent or mortgage
  7.9% Complete
• 1.5% Social costs: birthday gifts and occasions
  1.5% Complete
• 4.1% Other - share below!
  4.1% Complete

2582 votes

Otari Probus Club

Heather from Wadestown

Next meeting
This Friday 15th August
10am at Wilton Bowling Club. You are very welcome. Guest speaker Graeme Burnard talking about how he found his birth parents.
Talk to Heather if you are interested. O273008749

Last chance to enter!

Resene

Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.

Share a Bright Spot today for a … View moreDon't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.

Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.

And make sure you check out the entries so far too. Enter now

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

What is Addictive Eaters Anonymous?

Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addictive eating.

OTARI PROBUS CLUB

Heather from Wadestown

NEXT MEETING Friday 15th August at the Wilton Bowling Club at 10am.
New people welcome.
For more information contact Heather 027 300 8749.