Oriental Bay, Wellington

Have a browse...

Have a browse...

Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

300 days ago

PLASTIC POT PLANT CONTAINERS

Neil from Thorndon

Free, box full of plant containers, many sizes. Pick up in Thorndon, level access. Call Neil 027 499 1212

Free

311 days ago

Julie Thomson Leaving

Volunteer Wellington

As we begin 2025, we would like to share a significant change at Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko. After 25 remarkable years with us, including eight as our Regional Manager, Julie Thomson will be leaving in late February. Julie's leadership has shaped not just our organisation, but the … View moreAs we begin 2025, we would like to share a significant change at Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko. After 25 remarkable years with us, including eight as our Regional Manager, Julie Thomson will be leaving in late February. Julie's leadership has shaped not just our organisation, but the Wellington community and voluntary sector. We acknowledge the profound impact she's had on our work and our team! 🌟

301 days ago

#SelflessSunday

Volunteer Wellington

Every big impact starts with a small step. This #SelflessSunday, take the initiative toward making a difference in your community through volunteering.

Start small, stay consistent, and watch your impact grow!

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304 days ago

Happy Waitangi Day!

Volunteer Wellington

Waitangi Day commemorates the first signing of New Zealand's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, in 1840.

Wellington's Te Rā o Waitangi 2025 theme is tūrangawaewae and whakapapa. Swipe to find out more about these core Māori concepts.

What does today mean for you?

305 days ago

Available Retail Roles

Volunteer Wellington

Are you looking for retail experience? Can you support a local organisation by volunteering? You will learn new skills, meet new people and HAVE FUN! Here is a small selection of the many retail roles we have available on our site.

To explore our hundreds of other roles, visit our website!

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Are you looking for retail experience? Can you support a local organisation by volunteering? You will learn new skills, meet new people and HAVE FUN! Here is a small selection of the many retail roles we have available on our site.

To explore our hundreds of other roles, visit our website!

✅ Store Assistant (ID# 8852) - The Salvation Army is looking for a volunteer to sort and display clothes and putting them out in shop, completing counter sales using EFTPOS and the cash register and talking with the customers.
✅ Stock Sorter (ID# 8843) - Vinnies Op Shop warehouse/curation center is looking for someone to sort and categorise donated items into their rightful places ready for distribution.
✅ Finder of Fashion (ID# 8695) - This role would suit someone with a design, or fashion background, who loves sustainability and is all about a cute outfit.

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333 days ago

Share your summer photos! 📷

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.

Share a photo in the comments below

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307 days ago

Open Days

Rita Angus Retirement Village

FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer.

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307 days ago

Available Practical Help Roles

Volunteer Wellington

Here is a small selection of the roles we have listed under ‘Practical Help’ on our website. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community, meet new people and have fun!

If these roles don’t suit, we have hundreds more available on our website.

✅ Event … View more
Here is a small selection of the roles we have listed under ‘Practical Help’ on our website. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community, meet new people and have fun!

If these roles don’t suit, we have hundreds more available on our website.

✅ Event Coordinator (ID# 8827) - The Southend Business Group (SEBG) is seeking an organised and enthusiastic volunteer to help plan their Fun Run course, manage registrations and coordinate event-day activities.
✅ Shift Supervisor (ID# 8850) - The Free Store is looking for a shift supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of specific spaces, including the kitchen/dishes, trolley collections, and container sorting/hand-out areas.
✅ Sales Assistant (ID# 8841) - Vinnies in Brooklyn is looking for a senior sales assistant to support the manager and assistant manager.
✅ Market Bookings Manager (ID# 8851) - Hataitai Community House are looking for a reliable and organized Market Bookings Manager for their quarterly market in Wellington.

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307 days ago

Backyard Awards: Best Loved Lawn winner

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so … View more
Mark Elliott from Shirley in Christchurch has won the category of Best Loved Lawn for his lush green masterpiece. Congratulations, Mark!

We spoke with his about his process to keep his lawn beautiful and there may be some blades of advice for your own backyard.

Mark has a huge backyard so during Covid times, he decided to renovate the lawn and garden just for something to do. It’s turned into a passion.

His lawn is 100% rye grass - sourced from Prebble Seeds Turf World who supply many golf courses around New Zealand. In the summer he mows it every 2-3 days, sometimes daily, and waters the lawn with a deep soak of about an hour at a time, 2-3 times a week. He uses a granular slow release lawn fertiliser and other liquid fertilisers also.

Mark shares:
'I would say the secret to getting a good lawn is consistent mowing - at least twice a week. Maybe buy a bulk bag of slow release lawn fertiliser from a wholesaler. Keep the grass longer and just take the very top off the blade when you mow. It promotes growth, thickens it up and will really help with stopping weeds - oh, and water. Expect a water bill if you want a good lawn.'

The first photo below shows the 'Before' shot, 4 years ago. Give Mark a Like on this post if you think his lawn is pretty top notch!

313 days ago

Poll: Should our summer school holidays move to February?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?

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Should our summer school holidays move to February?
  • 38% Yes, February would be better
    38% Complete
  • 61.3% No, keep it as is
    61.3% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1243 votes
314 days ago

We're looking for the...Best Loved Lawn 🌿🌱🍃

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View more
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.

But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN

So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃

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310 days ago

Available Recreation Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Wellington

Are you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!

There are hundreds more on our website!

✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in … View more
Are you keen to support your community this year? We are showcasing the diversity of volunteer roles we have available on our website. Today we are going to focus on Recreation Volunteering!

There are hundreds more on our website!

✅ Swim Coach (ID# 8835) - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability by helping them improve their swimming skills.
✅ Gym Buddy (ID# 8467) - As a gym buddy, you will be responsible for ensuring that the individual feels comfortable, motivated, and encouraged to achieve their fitness goals.
✅ Walking Companions (ID# 8459) - Age Concern Wellington Region Trust are committed to promoting the rights, wellbeing and quality of life for older people by providing a good listening ear.
✅ Unit Team Leader (ID# 8607) - Unlock your leadership skills and join our passionate and supportive team in a well-established, long-standing organisation of inspiring girls and young women.

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317 days ago

The Riddler wants to hear from you! 🎉

Lila from The Neighbourly Riddler

Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
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Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?

If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩

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310 days ago

Oar-some quiz fundraiser

Hannah from Mount Victoria

Kia ora!
The Wellington Rowing Club novice women crew are holding a quiz fundraiser on Monday to help us get to the NZ National Rowing Champs in Twizel next month. There are quiz prizes as well as raffle prizes available on the night! Entry is $10 per person and can be as a team or an individual.
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Kia ora!
The Wellington Rowing Club novice women crew are holding a quiz fundraiser on Monday to help us get to the NZ National Rowing Champs in Twizel next month. There are quiz prizes as well as raffle prizes available on the night! Entry is $10 per person and can be as a team or an individual.

Register with the following link :) docs.google.com...

If you want to supp-oar-t our mahi but can't make it to our quiz fundraiser, check out our givealittle page!
givealittle.co.nz...

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