259 days ago

Greytown Gin Hootenanny starts this week! 🍸

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

Heading to Wairarapa this Easter? Check out the Greytown Gin Hootenanny, a 10-day celebration of gin and vintage charm, starting this Thursday April 17.

🍸 Festival Highlights
Opening Night: Delightfully Curious Gin Cocktail Mingle
, Thursday, April 17 | 🕔 From 5 PM | 📍 The White Swan Garden Bar
. Enjoy live music by Charlie Matthews, freshly shucked oysters, and a selection of gin cocktails.

The Royal “Bathtub Jenever” Gin Dining Experience
, Friday, April 18 | 🕕 6 PM onwards | 📍 Brac & Bow at The Royal Hotel
. A four-course dinner paired with gin cocktails, exploring gin's rich history. Tickets: $190.

Tweed Meander – Easter Rebellion
, Saturday, April 19 | 🕙 10 AM – 6 PM | 📍 Various Locations
. A self-paced, gin-infused cycling adventure through Greytown. Tickets: $24.90 + $2 booking fee.

The Cobblestones Gin & Jive
, Saturday, April 19 | 📍 Cobblestones Heritage Museum
. Afternoon garden party with live music by The Dancing & Drinking Society, gin tastings, food, and prizes for best-dressed attendees.

For more details and to view the full programme, visit the official festival page at the link below.

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14 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 9.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9.6% Complete
  • 20.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.9% Complete
  • 69.5% Nah - not for me
    69.5% Complete
564 votes
7 days ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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