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42 days ago

Last weaving session Houghton Monthly Raranga

Irihaapeti Te Aho from Te Motu Kairangi

This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.

💚 Session Times

• Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am – 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
• Tuākana (Returners): 1:00pm – 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)

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This is the last 2025 session for Eastside koha weaving; 2026 weaving dates and sites will be posted in Jan 2026.

💚 Session Times

• Pihinga (Beginners): 11:30am – 1:30pm (pack down starts at 1:15pm)
• Tuākana (Returners): 1:00pm – 4:30pm (pack down starts at 4:00pm)

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Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Houghton Valley Community Hall, warmly invites you to:
Monthly Flax Weaving Wānanga

Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether you’re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We’ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Māori arts and crafts alongside others.

💚 What to Bring
• New weavers: 5–10 rau (blades) of harakeke, sharp scissors,
• an old towel (if you have one)
• Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
• Returning weavers: 30–40 rau of harakeke and your weaving tools
• Some tools are available to borrow
• Shared kai (snacks) welcome but not required
• Please take any leftover harakeke home with you

💚 Koha appreciated, not required

If you would like to support the kaupapa, please email us at temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com for koha details.

Come and enjoy weaving, learning, and connection in a beautiful, relaxed setting.

Contact
via facebook www.facebook.com...
Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com

60 days ago

Monthly Raranga

Irihaapeti Te Aho from Te Motu Kairangi

Miramar Maupuia Community Centre Weaving

Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, warmly invites you to: Monthly Flax Weaving Wānanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether you’re a first-time weaver … View more
Miramar Maupuia Community Centre Weaving

Te Motu Kairangi, with the support of Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, warmly invites you to: Monthly Flax Weaving Wānanga
Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.

Whether you’re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We’ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Māori arts and crafts alongside others.
💚 Session Times
• Open session: 1:30pm – 5:00pm (pack down starts at 4:30pm)
💚 What to Bring
• New weavers: 5–10 rau (blades) of harakeke, sharp scissors.
• An old towel
• Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke
• Returning weavers: 30–40 rau of harakeke and your weaving tools
• Some tools are available to borrow
• Shared kai (snacks) welcome but not required
• Bring a bag, as you must take away leftover harakeke

💚 Koha appreciated, not required

If you would like to support the kaupapa, please email us at temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com for koha details.
Come and enjoy weaving, learning, and connection in a beautiful, relaxed setting.

Contact
via facebook www.facebook.com...
Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com
If you would like to koha to TMK, please email (Email temotukairangi.huihui@gmail.com) for the account details.

42 days ago

Scooters x2 With Helmets - Negotiable

Amar from Miramar

Ready to go
No issues with them
No longer required
No boxes
Bit of wear n tear as expected

Price: $159

43 days ago

storm damaged Gardens

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Has your Garden suffered a beating this week? Need a fresh look
Anyway? Call us today for a free quote too getting the garden looking smart

Ian 0272430951

43 days ago

Find Your Calm: Crafting Wooden Balance Rocks with Resene Stains

The Team from Resene ColorShop Kilbirnie

When the odds seem stacked against you, this mindful craft project is a way to find peace. Create your own balance rocks using wood and Resene Waterborne Woodsman testpots. Find out how to make and stain your own wooden balancing rocks with these easy step by step instructions.

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50 days ago

Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

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Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.

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Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰
  • 68.4% Yay
    68.4% Complete
  • 31.6% Nay
    31.6% Complete
1846 votes
45 days ago

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
Find out more

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45 days ago

Spring Gardening clean ups

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Kilbirnie

Want a fresh look with the Gardens?
Trees fell down with all this wind?
Lost the cat again because of all the weeds? Call me today for a free garden cleanup quote
Ian on 0272430951

65 days ago

Through your lense: Share your favourite corner of your indoor sanctuary

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...

We’d love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...

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46 days ago

Proud to be New Zealand's Best!

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.

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47 days ago

The latest product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
Tom & Luke brand Snackaballs and Vogel's brand Cereal Products
Pams brand Mini Hash Browns
Gilmours Peanuts Chopped
FreshLife brand Chopped Peanuts
Piper’s brand Milkshake Biscuits Original and Caramel
Tasti brand various products
Dometic Drinkware Tumbler

Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Steelcraft One2 V2 and Britax One2 Strollers
Car Seat G405- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G401- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G410- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat LB-828- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat Q5- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 10911524- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 11630- sold at Panda Mart
Annabel Trends Toothy Teether and Annabel Trends Cactus Teether

Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+
Aspect Sun Sunscreens- Physical Sun Protection SPF50+ and Tinted Physical SPF50+

Product Recalls: Electronics
Tesla Powerwall 2 Battery Energy Storage Units
Midea Air Fryer- sold at Trade Depot
ANKO Portable Blender (4 colourways)- sold at Kmart

Product Recalls: Other
“Wobbly head Dino” Greeting Card
Trojan Developments Prox Rex
Zenith Taps- ChillTap Extra 60 (Residential), ChillTap Extra 140 (Commercial)
Hot Water Bottles- sold at MIDIO Lambton Quay Limited

Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.

See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!

47 days ago

Poll: How are you spreading light this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wishing you all bright days! Happy Diwali from the Neighbourly Team 💚🕯️

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How are you spreading light this year?
  • 17.8% Charity or donation
    17.8% Complete
  • 26.7% Spending time with my family
    26.7% Complete
  • 18.8% Volunteering
    18.8% Complete
  • 36.6% Sharing smiles - A positive attitude is infectious
    36.6% Complete
292 votes
47 days ago

100 litre Tuff Box heavy duty storage box, ideal for books, toys, or tools in the shed.

Andrew from Miramar

Mint condition Tuff Box (not the cheap and poor quality Mitre10 knockoff Number 8) heavy duty storage box in black and yellow lid. Only used for books in the lounge, but you could use it for tools in the garage, or kids toys.
Waterproof, stacks well, and tight seal on lid, unlike the Number 8 … View more
Mint condition Tuff Box (not the cheap and poor quality Mitre10 knockoff Number 8) heavy duty storage box in black and yellow lid. Only used for books in the lounge, but you could use it for tools in the garage, or kids toys.
Waterproof, stacks well, and tight seal on lid, unlike the Number 8 knockoff.

Buyer must pick up from Miramar, contact Andrew on 0297761914.

Price: $40

47 days ago

2 Metal signs, (rustic) 22cm round no parking & A4 sized Free WiFi

Andrew from Miramar

WiFi sign is ideal for student flats, teenage bedrooms, mancaves, etc. No parking sign is rustic styled (painted to look rusty, not actually rusted), and has string on the back to hang up on a fence, toilet door, mancave, garage, etc. Buyer must pickup from Miramar, contact Andrew on 0297761914 .

Negotiable

47 days ago

Brand new Oppo Enco Buds2 Pro Graphite Black earbuds for smartphones, tablets, computers, etc.

Andrew from Miramar

Brand new, still sealed in box Oppo Enco Buds2 Pro Graphite Black earphones for smartphones. Features an extra large 12.4mm driver for extra loud sound, multiple eartips for all sized ears, AI calling clarity algorithm for crystal clear calls when out and about, and great battery life to get you … View moreBrand new, still sealed in box Oppo Enco Buds2 Pro Graphite Black earphones for smartphones. Features an extra large 12.4mm driver for extra loud sound, multiple eartips for all sized ears, AI calling clarity algorithm for crystal clear calls when out and about, and great battery life to get you through the day at work, the gym, walking the dog, or getting through the town belt.
Only selling as my brother needs something else for his birthday.
Buyer must pickup from Miramar, contact Andrew on 0297761914. $80 ONO

Negotiable

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