Wellington Central, Wellington

107 days ago

Friends of Te Papa - A Wairarapa Weekender

Destination Wairarapa

Discover Wairarapa on this exclusive weekend tour. Explore historic homesteads and gardens normally closed to the public, enjoy guided tours, and take in unique sculptures and heritage sites.

Highlights include lunch at Brac & Bow in Featherston, a private tour of Brancepeth Homestead’s … View more
Discover Wairarapa on this exclusive weekend tour. Explore historic homesteads and gardens normally closed to the public, enjoy guided tours, and take in unique sculptures and heritage sites.

Highlights include lunch at Brac & Bow in Featherston, a private tour of Brancepeth Homestead’s gardens and home, plus a hosted visit to Te Parae Homestead with a two-course lunch.

Stay at Copthorne Solway Park, Masterton, with meals, guided tours, and transport all included, this is a chance to enjoy the charm, history, and hospitality of the Wairarapa.

Find out more by contacting Katrina Harding, NZ Travel Brokers – 027 466 3900 or katrina@nztravelbrokers.co.nz

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117 days ago

Show us your Snaps: Conservation Week

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is Conservation Week! Do you have any big plans for Conservation Week?

So many native fauna and flora make New Zealand special - show us a picture of your backyard native species in the comments below 💚 Perhaps we can inspire others to find the beauty in our local species.

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116 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: Spring is in full swing, and the birds are getting busy 🐣

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Spring’s here, and with it comes warmer weather and lots of activity from our birds. It’s a great time to get outside—many birds are easier to spot as they build nests, raise their chicks, or return from their Arctic adventures 👀

Keen to do some backyard birdwatching? The Department of … View more
Spring’s here, and with it comes warmer weather and lots of activity from our birds. It’s a great time to get outside—many birds are easier to spot as they build nests, raise their chicks, or return from their Arctic adventures 👀

Keen to do some backyard birdwatching? The Department of Conservation have put together a nifty guide on how to plan and plant a garden that attracts native birds.

We hope this brings a smile!

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108 days ago
108 days ago

Wellington, it’s time to vote!

Wellington City Council

Vote for a mayor and councillors, and whether we should keep or remove our Māori ward.

Check your mailbox for your 2025 local elections voting papers and post them by 7 Oct or drop them in an orange bin by noon 11 Oct.

Didn’t get your papers in the post? You can still vote – visit one … View more
Vote for a mayor and councillors, and whether we should keep or remove our Māori ward.

Check your mailbox for your 2025 local elections voting papers and post them by 7 Oct or drop them in an orange bin by noon 11 Oct.

Didn’t get your papers in the post? You can still vote – visit one of our special voting hubs before noon 11 Oct.
Find out more

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109 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Friday 12 & Saturday 13 September, 10am - 2pm.

Experience the award-winning lifestyle at a Ryman village.

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

We look forward to seeing you.
Find out more

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110 days ago

CQS SCHOOL FUNDRAISER - Win a $25k Luxury Trip to Thailand!

Lauren from Mount Victoria

Clyde Quay School is back with another epic raffle, to fundraise for a new playground for tamariki!
+ + + WIN THE ULTIMATE WHITE LOTUS GETAWAY (worth $25k) + + +
- 2 x return flights NZ to Koh Samui ($6,468)
- 6 nights at the Four Seasons Koh Samui as featured in The White Lotus ($14,344)
- … View more
Clyde Quay School is back with another epic raffle, to fundraise for a new playground for tamariki!
+ + + WIN THE ULTIMATE WHITE LOTUS GETAWAY (worth $25k) + + +
- 2 x return flights NZ to Koh Samui ($6,468)
- 6 nights at the Four Seasons Koh Samui as featured in The White Lotus ($14,344)
- $3,000 cash spending money
- $1,000 Anantara Spa voucher
Tickets are $25ea and the winner will be drawn Monday 16 September.
Visit www.galabid.com... to purchase.

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113 days ago

Lulu's Village Life

Rita Angus Retirement Village

Many of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!

Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a … View more
Many of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!

Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a spin on the jetski with her own life jacket!

Click read more to learn about Lulu's village life.

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113 days ago

Receive a skincare gift with your NZ House & Garden subscription this September

NZ House & Garden

Help your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!

Treat yourself to a … View more
Help your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!

Treat yourself to a beautiful magazine subscription and a self-care ritual, all in one.

From the team at Mags4Gifts

*T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 200 people who subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years between August 25 - September 21, 2025.
Find out more

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113 days ago

Make It Yours: Create a Custom House Number Plaque with Resene Paints

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Create a stylish house number plaque from a terracotta plant saucer and some Resene testpots – we show you how. Find out how to make and finish your own plaque with these easy step by step instructions.

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124 days ago

Lemon Season: Got any ideas?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and … View more
It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and maintenance

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115 days ago

Wool material scraps suitable for rag matting

Vivienne from Mount Cook

2 boxes os woolen material which no longer need by our creative crafter. Would hate to throw out if there is anotger rag mat maker or crafty person who can use it

Free

115 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

AEA: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What can I do if I am worried about my eating?
Ask for help. Whatever your problem with food, Addictive Eaters Anonymous can help.

2. What is Addictive Eaters Anonymous?
Addictive Eaters Anonymous is a Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. … View more
AEA: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What can I do if I am worried about my eating?
Ask for help. Whatever your problem with food, Addictive Eaters Anonymous can help.

2. What is Addictive Eaters Anonymous?
Addictive Eaters Anonymous is a Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. Through working the AEA Twelve Step Programme, members have found several decades of recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise.

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121 days ago

🏋️‍♀️ Help us exercise our brains!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
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We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
Inspire us in the comments below ...

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115 days ago

Plasma can help treat someone’s liver failure

NZ Blood

The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View more
The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’s in high demand.
Please help someone start their new life today.

Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325.
Book to donate

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