Karori, Wellington

2025 Mahi Aroha Te Ao Māori Award

Volunteer Wellington

The Te Ao Māori Award honours a volunteer who is championing Te Tiriti o Waitangi within their organisation and community. Whether through advocacy, leadership or meaningful engagement, their mahi is making a lasting impact.

Nominations are open! Know someone leading the way in this space? … View moreThe Te Ao Māori Award honours a volunteer who is championing Te Tiriti o Waitangi within their organisation and community. Whether through advocacy, leadership or meaningful engagement, their mahi is making a lasting impact.

Nominations are open! Know someone leading the way in this space? Nominate them today.

Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

• Yes, it serves us well
• No, I have concerns
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 36.6% Yes, it serves us well
  36.6% Complete
• 62.7% No, I have concerns
  62.7% Complete
• 0.7% Other - I'll share below
  0.7% Complete

1783 votes

Ever thought about joining Lions International?

Ros from Karori

We are sometimes asked where the money which we raise from the public goes to. Well, below is an answer. What it doesn't cover is how we raise the money - the innovation, the work, the camaraderie. Join us to be a part of it!

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Share your favourite lime recipe and get a free copy of our June issue

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things lime! Send your family's favourite way to use up this citrus, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by April 17, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive… View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things lime! Send your family's favourite way to use up this citrus, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by April 17, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the June issue.

Buy Angela Werren`s mamalade and lemon curd from St John`s Op Shop

Rosemary from Karori

If you want to buy Angela Werren`s reasonably priced, delicious, fruity homemade marmalade and/or lemon curd, please purchase it/them from St John`s Op Shop by Karori`s Community Centre. Good on you for your purchase(s) helping to fund good causes, Rosemary Cole
I`m happy for people to contact me … View moreIf you want to buy Angela Werren`s reasonably priced, delicious, fruity homemade marmalade and/or lemon curd, please purchase it/them from St John`s Op Shop by Karori`s Community Centre. Good on you for your purchase(s) helping to fund good causes, Rosemary Cole
I`m happy for people to contact me on my mobile phone ( 021 149 3347 ) with any queries.

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Recalled food and products in NZ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It hasn't been that long since our last list of recalled products but they keep coming! There's been some popular products recalled recently and we want to make sure you're not using these.

Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.

Food recalls:
… View moreIt hasn't been that long since our last list of recalled products but they keep coming! There's been some popular products recalled recently and we want to make sure you're not using these.

Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.

Food recalls:
Pams afghan oat baked bars
Daily Bread / Dough Boys hot cross buns
Gilmours beef stock and bouillon
Daily Foods Co hot and sour seasoning & spicy perilla leaf seasoning
Lianhua Supermarket ready to eat chicken and pork pieces
Dr Bugs fruit candy popcorn

Product recalls:
Serene S2068 bathroom heaters
Kmart/Anko Double Walled Coffee Cups with Lids
Panda Mart baby walker
Panda Mart fairy cake toy
Panda Mart ice cream car
Panda Mart toy cars
Panda Mart various table lamps
Makita grease guns and flexible hoses
Panda Mart gardening tool
Polaris Ranger kinetic
Panda Mart mini night light
Conversion lead
Turbo Como e-bike
The Warehouse / Young Original sleepsuits

Transform Your Space Sustainably with Resene Eco Paints

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

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Miramar homicide

The Team from Wellington District Police

Police continue to make steady progress in the investigation into the homicide of 63-year-old Abdul Nabizadah, who was found critically injured in Camperdown Rd, Miramar at 2.20am on Monday 17 March.

Mr Nabizadah later died in Wellington Hospital from injuries Police believe were received while … View morePolice continue to make steady progress in the investigation into the homicide of 63-year-old Abdul Nabizadah, who was found critically injured in Camperdown Rd, Miramar at 2.20am on Monday 17 March.

Mr Nabizadah later died in Wellington Hospital from injuries Police believe were received while being assaulted and robbed at this location at around 12.30am.
The investigation team are continuing to gather evidence of the events of the evening and are establishing a good understanding of what occurred.

The investigation has established a link between the homicide and an aggravated burglary that occurred at a nearby Darlington Road address at about 2am, when a man was found by homeowners inside their house. Police have arrested a man alleged to be responsible for this burglary and he is due to appear in the Wellington District Court on 17 April.

During the examination of the Camperdown Road scene Police located a woman’s large size Mirrou brand zip-up jacket with white stripes on the arms. It was found discarded on the walkway leading from Camperdown Road to Nevay Road. Police want to speak to the owner of this jacket to determine if it is connected in any way to the incidents of that night.

The investigation team have previously sought information about a silver Mazda 6 vehicle seen on several occasions in the Miramar area on the night of the incidents.

Following assistance from members of the public the investigation team have now identified this vehicle and believe it is connected to the two incidents. Police now urgently want to speak to the driver and occupants of this car on the night of the incidents and we encourage them to make contact with us.
We are actively looking for a number of people who we know have relevant information and encourage them, along with anyone else that has relevant information, to contact us as soon as possible.

If you have any information that could help the investigation team, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250317/6324, or reference Operation Celtic.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Feel a chill in the air?

Health NZ - Winter flu

Autumn’s here and the cold weather is fast approaching. So, grab a flu jab and help protect yourself against flu before winter arrives.

The flu vaccine is free if you’re 65 or over. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including … View moreAutumn’s here and the cold weather is fast approaching. So, grab a flu jab and help protect yourself against flu before winter arrives.

The flu vaccine is free if you’re 65 or over. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine contact your doctor, pharmacy or healthcare provider, or visit BookMyVaccine.nz Book it now

Age Concern Staying Safe Refresher Course

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

Our latest refresher driver course for seniors is on 22nd April at the Kilbirnie and Lyall Bay Community Centre.
This FREE course is a great reminder of how to stay safe on the roads and includes light refreshments.
Register your spot at www.acwellington.org.nz... or call us on 04 4996646

School holiday fun in Wairarapa! 🎈

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

🎒 Planning your school holiday escape?

Wairarapa is the ultimate family-friendly destination—packed with fun, free and affordable adventures the kids will love:

✨ Explore scenic trails by bike or on foot
🎈 Discover fun family events like the Wairarapa Balloon Festival
🚂 Ride … View more🎒 Planning your school holiday escape?

Wairarapa is the ultimate family-friendly destination—packed with fun, free and affordable adventures the kids will love:

✨ Explore scenic trails by bike or on foot
🎈 Discover fun family events like the Wairarapa Balloon Festival
🚂 Ride the Masterton Miniature Train at Queen Elizabeth Park
🧗‍♀️ Bounce, climb & slide at Go Zone Wairarapa
🌿 Join the Junior Rangers at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
🌊 Grab fish & chips, ice creams & go wild at the coast

Need a hand planning your trip? Our friendly i-SITE team can help with accommodation, bookings and local tips. Ph. +64 6 370 0900.

👉 Check out our holiday guide on the School Holidays page on our website - link below.

Large work benches x 2

Sheenagh from Karori

Two large, used work benches
Must be collected from Newtown.
910w x 2160L x 950H

Free

✨ 22 nights from $6,999pp ✨

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Easter Church Services in Karori

Angela Gordon from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

🌿✨ You're Invited to Celebrate Easter with Us! ✨🌿

St Ninian's and St Anselm's are teaming up for Easter.

On Good Friday (April 19) there is a 10am service at St Ninian's (208 Karori Rd).
On Easter Sunday (April 20) there is a 10am service at St Anselm's … View more🌿✨ You're Invited to Celebrate Easter with Us! ✨🌿

St Ninian's and St Anselm's are teaming up for Easter.

On Good Friday (April 19) there is a 10am service at St Ninian's (208 Karori Rd).
On Easter Sunday (April 20) there is a 10am service at St Anselm's (30 Makara Rd).

Come as you are and bring your family and friends!