Wadestown, Wellington

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135 days ago

Poll: Are the guidelines around when a child is too sick for school clear?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.

After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - … View more
A few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.

After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - another parent shares our niggling worries.

We wanted to check in with our online neighbours: do you feel the same way? We are all busy, and keeping children home from school is sometimes impossible given other responsibilities. Busy lives and the apparent loss of collective energy around monitoring cold symptoms have led to more students and staff in shared spaces with sniffles and coughs.
But what do you think? Is this a concern?

We want to know: Are there clear Guidelines on when to keep kids off of school?
Should we be having a nuanced conversation about risk management, and how to better support working families?
Share your opinion with us below!

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Are the guidelines around when a child is too sick for school clear?
  • 55.8% Yes - The messaging about when to keep kids home is consistent.
    55.8% Complete
  • 35.4% No - I want guidance. An illness response flowchart for my fridge would be handy
    35.4% Complete
  • 8.8% It is more complicated - share your thoughts below.
    8.8% Complete
387 votes
131 days ago

Wairarapa's newest event - Pour & Explore Martinborough

Destination Wairarapa

The newest festival on Wairarapa's event scene. It's all about showcasing Martinborough's wine, food, art, dark skies, and local spirit!

Highlights include:
- Cellar Library Tasting at Moy Hall
- Oh. My. Gourd. Still Life & Soup
- Sip & Sauna at Colombo
Take a look at… View more
The newest festival on Wairarapa's event scene. It's all about showcasing Martinborough's wine, food, art, dark skies, and local spirit!

Highlights include:
- Cellar Library Tasting at Moy Hall
- Oh. My. Gourd. Still Life & Soup
- Sip & Sauna at Colombo
Take a look at the full festival programme.

Discover Martinborough in a whole new light. Designed to bring warmth and flavour to your winter.

P&E_Programme_final_digital_v2.pdf Download View

131 days ago

Chatham Islands Tour – Direct from Wellington, No Passport Needed!

Driftwood Eco Tours

Departing Wellington Airport, this fully hosted 8-day tour makes it easy to explore one of New Zealand’s most remote and fascinating places. Stay in a comfortable lodge with stunning coastal views, set on a working coastal farm, enjoy home-cooked meals, meet the locals, and take a day trip to … View moreDeparting Wellington Airport, this fully hosted 8-day tour makes it easy to explore one of New Zealand’s most remote and fascinating places. Stay in a comfortable lodge with stunning coastal views, set on a working coastal farm, enjoy home-cooked meals, meet the locals, and take a day trip to Pitt Island. With just 10–12 guests per tour, it’s relaxed, personal, and completely unique.

Next departure: 20–27 November 2025

Get in quick - bookings close 15 August.
Find out more

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132 days ago

Wood Shavings for Mulch or Compost.

Murray from Ngaio

3 Bags available for pickup from Ngaio.

Free

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132 days ago

shelves

Aimée from Ngaio

5 shelves, about 1m long. They have oval slots where they used to go on poles ( these ones are not available) Also some random shelves available, not photographed. Taken

Free

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137 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: Little spotted kiwi rediscovered on mainland Aotearoa

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Kiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!

The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free … View more
Kiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!

The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free sanctuaries, and are the descendants of just 5 birds which had been translocated to Kapiti Island from South Westland in 1912.

The March discovery in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, on the West Coast, is definitely choice news.

Ka pai to the amazing investigation team: DOC biodiversity ranger Iain Graham and his conservation dog, Brew!

We hope this news brings a smile!

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134 days ago

Turn an Old Window into a Portable Cold Frame with Resene

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Transform an old window into a handy cold frame decorated in Resene Kwila Timber Stain and Resene Lustacryl that you can move around the garden to extend your growing season. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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142 days ago

Poll: Whether young or experienced, has age been a barrier to opportunity?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Team came across the third installment of 'Work, Interrupted', an article series looking at the job struggles different generations face, and we thought it would resonate with our Neighbourly community.

In this article, Amelia Wade reports on what it’s like to seek … View more
The Neighbourly Team came across the third installment of 'Work, Interrupted', an article series looking at the job struggles different generations face, and we thought it would resonate with our Neighbourly community.

In this article, Amelia Wade reports on what it’s like to seek employment when you’re 50+. Many factors - from financial to social pressures - are keeping people in the workforce longer. The reality is that times are tough, even for our most experienced workers: of those receiving Jobseeker benefit, a third are 50-64 years old.

We want to know: Have you felt overlooked in the job market?
Do you have advice for your community on how to stand out in an increasingly crowded job seeker market?
Share your experience below!

📖 Want to read more from the 'Work, Interrupted' series?
Work, Interrupted: The kids, the mortgage, but no job. What next?
Young and shut out: Gen Z face the harshest job market in years
Work, Interrupted: Is 50 the new 60? Older workers battling algorithms to get CVs seen

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Whether young or experienced, has age been a barrier to opportunity?
  • 67.2% Yes - In my experience, age has been a factor.
    67.2% Complete
  • 29.5% No - In my experience, age has had little to do with my employment opportunities
    29.5% Complete
  • 2.4% As an employer, age is not a factor.
    2.4% Complete
  • 1% Other - I will share below.
    1% Complete
808 votes
135 days ago

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Award – Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau!

Rita Angus Retirement Village

This is a great way to celebrate our seniors who are leaving an amazing legacy for future generations. Let’s give a shoutout to those who have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in life, and who are still actively making the world around them a better place, following their careers in… View moreThis is a great way to celebrate our seniors who are leaving an amazing legacy for future generations. Let’s give a shoutout to those who have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in life, and who are still actively making the world around them a better place, following their careers in any service, sector or field.

Take a moment to nominate the deserving individuals in your life who are making a difference every day, either in our villages or in the wider community.

Follow the link below, and let’s make their stories known!

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135 days ago

FREE Shrub

Shari from Crofton Downs

Hey there Neighbours,
I'm going to be digging up a large shrub over the next week and wondered it anyone wants it? I think it's called a Loropetalum.
PM me if you're interested and we can sort out a date for collection.
Regards
Shari

Free

135 days ago

Wairarapa Festival of Christmas in Greytown Village

Destination Wairarapa

Last weekend! The Wairarapa Festival of Christmas in Greytown Village wraps up this Saturday with a Grand Finale of light, music & mid-winter magic. Don’t miss it!
Highlights include:
• Carnival-style parade with Wellington Batucada 6pm
• Circus & comedy at the north end of Main St… View more
Last weekend! The Wairarapa Festival of Christmas in Greytown Village wraps up this Saturday with a Grand Finale of light, music & mid-winter magic. Don’t miss it!
Highlights include:
• Carnival-style parade with Wellington Batucada 6pm
• Circus & comedy at the north end of Main St 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
• Artisan Night Markets
• Oyster Saloon & champagne with Martin Bosley
• Food trucks, Truckstop Winter Edition & mulled wine
• Live music & winter cocktails at The White Swan Gin Garden Bar
• Magical Snowfall on Main St 6-8pm, every 30 mins
• Hot air balloon burners & WWII spotlight display

Don’t miss NZ’s happiest mid-winter festival!


Photo credit: Jet Productions

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135 days ago

audio cassette tapes

Aimée from Ngaio

Dozens ( maybe a hundred??) of cassettes, commercial and home recorded. Who still listens to cassettes? Could someone use these for an arty project or some such?

Free

135 days ago

Wrought iron coat rack

Aimée from Ngaio

Strong coat rack with base for umbrella

Free

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135 days ago

Original painting

Aimée from Ngaio

Original NZ painting, bought at NZ Art show about 2001. Excellent condition. 960mm tall, 240mm wide

Price: $50

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135 days ago

Metal safe

Aimée from Ngaio

Heavy, metal ( steel?) safe with lockable door. 450mm High, 320mm wide. Pick up CBD. Would be fire proof!

Free

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