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A "world class" endoscopy unit set to open in Lower hutt will provide gut health services to the …
Hi Neighbours, have you got a beautiful character home, a modern villa, contemporary apartment/loft, or a Classic Kiwi Castle? Full of charm and details, but missing the lighting that reflects and enhances these features? At Shady Lady Lighting we are keen to help, come down and see us at … View moreHi Neighbours, have you got a beautiful character home, a modern villa, contemporary apartment/loft, or a Classic Kiwi Castle? Full of charm and details, but missing the lighting that reflects and enhances these features? At Shady Lady Lighting we are keen to help, come down and see us at 3 Rutherford St, Lower Hutt.
Shady Lady Lighting are the experts you need to see. Come and visit our showroom, it's like a treasure trove, packed with lighting for homes of all types. We have NZ’s biggest range of Reproduction and Traditional lighting, and an extensive range of modern and contemporary fittings. As a Neighbourly special, we have a 3 DAY ONLY Lighting SALE. EVERYTHING is 25% off (in-store AND Orders)
Fri 25th – Sun 27th May
It's still possible to find good property deals in the provinces, but the gap between town and count…
Hi Wellington,
Are you one of the 600,000 Kiwis soon to receive cheaper access to your doctor? Health was the big winner in Labour's Budget announcement on Thursday. What do you think of Budget 2018? Will you and your family benefit from it? Let us know. To read more, click here.
As the temperature drops more of us our reaching for our trusty hot water bottles to stay toasty, but at what risk?
Hundreds of people are reporting hot water bottle burns every year and it's getting worse, especially among children. For the latest hot water bottle safety tips, click here.
Hi Neighbours, We are having a massive bathroom sale Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 May at the Plumbline Warehouse, 1 Antilles Place, Grenada Village, Wellington.
Baths - Vanities - Basins - Toilets - Tapware - Mirrors - Laundry Tubs
- Ex-displays
- Samples
- Seconds
- One-offs
- End of lines
… View moreHi Neighbours, We are having a massive bathroom sale Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 May at the Plumbline Warehouse, 1 Antilles Place, Grenada Village, Wellington.
Baths - Vanities - Basins - Toilets - Tapware - Mirrors - Laundry Tubs
- Ex-displays
- Samples
- Seconds
- One-offs
- End of lines
- Excess Stock
Feeling feed up with our email provider xtra.co.nz. Just wondering if other people are getting lots of spam. We have tried every mechanism extra offers but "they" - the spamers - seem to know and come back in volumes. Thinking of changing our email address.... Do gmail accounts receive … View moreFeeling feed up with our email provider xtra.co.nz. Just wondering if other people are getting lots of spam. We have tried every mechanism extra offers but "they" - the spamers - seem to know and come back in volumes. Thinking of changing our email address.... Do gmail accounts receive spam and are the controls effective??? Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks Neil
Home & Interiors is quickly approaching at the TSB Arena in Wellington!
We’re out to impress home owners and design lovers alike with our annual exhibition. Complete with a unique list of toptier brands and exhibitors, insightful seminars, show specials, and of course, … View moreHome & Interiors is quickly approaching at the TSB Arena in Wellington!
We’re out to impress home owners and design lovers alike with our annual exhibition. Complete with a unique list of toptier brands and exhibitors, insightful seminars, show specials, and of course, amazing prizes to be won, it is the destination for new trends, products and services within the home building, furnishing, landscaping and design industries. Home & Interiors is an authentic home show focussed strictly on your home (interior and exterior).
We are what you wish a home show would be.
Friday 8 June 10am to 7pm Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 June 10am to 5pm
Two-thirds of people asked for their thoughts on the Wellington region's public transport system say…
*** UPDATE *** Thanks to everyone who's voted in the poll and been in touch to share their thoughts on this topic. You can read our full story, here.
Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a … View moreLooking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance for volunteers and their partners.
Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Hi everyone, I’m in need of a 2-3 bedroom house preferably in Masterton or Carterton as it would be closer to work and less traveling for me and my partner, we also have a daughter who is under 5 years old. We have a very good written reference from our current landlord. We don’t have any pets … View moreHi everyone, I’m in need of a 2-3 bedroom house preferably in Masterton or Carterton as it would be closer to work and less traveling for me and my partner, we also have a daughter who is under 5 years old. We have a very good written reference from our current landlord. We don’t have any pets and we don’t smoke.
How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?
National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.
The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, … View moreHow will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?
National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.
The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.
We think this captures the essence of what volunteering is about. This is a time to acknowledge how volunteering efforts contribute to and enrich all communities within Aotearoa.
#NVW2018 #volunteering
Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.
"We have seen so many hidden gems of New… View moreWould you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.
"We have seen so many hidden gems of New Zealand that we would never have seen if we were still living in a house," says Lynette.
Does the idea of selling up to make a big life change appeal to you? What changes would you like to make?
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