183 days ago

❄️ Save these dates for July in Wairarapa!

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

Cool temps, hot events – here’s what’s coming up in Wairarapa this July:

🎄 Wairarapa Festival of Christmas (on now until 26 July)

Christmas lights, markets, circus fun, a house tour, tractor parade & more! Most events are FREE!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 School Holiday Fun
Circus workshops, art projects, Junior Rangers & more. Fun for all ages – and plenty of it free or low-cost!

🍷 Nga Waka Degustation Dinner – Fri 18 July

Five beautiful wines, four delicious courses by chef Ant North – a cosy, intimate evening in Martinborough.

📘 Ian Foster – Leading Under Pressure – Thurs 31 July

Former All Blacks coach shares stories from the top. Book talk + Q&A + signing.

💍 Wairarapa Wedding Expo – Fri 2 August

Meet local wedding pros, get inspired, and plan your perfect day. Entry by koha.

👉 Don’t miss out! Rally your crew and make the most of winter in the Wairarapa. Find out more at the link below.

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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?
  • 10.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.6% Complete
  • 21% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    21% Complete
  • 68.4% Nah - not for me
    68.4% Complete
405 votes
8 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.8% Complete
  • 21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.2% Complete
1303 votes
6 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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