Harbour View, Lower Hutt

Did you spot the pod of dolphins on the South Coast?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A pod of about 50 dolphins were cruising between Princess Bay and Houghton Bay early this week when a couple of them got stranded in the shallows.

Luckily, a trio of locals scrambled down the steep cliffs to rescue the pair of dolphins from a small alcove in Houghton Bay.

Did you … View moreHi neighbours,

A pod of about 50 dolphins were cruising between Princess Bay and Houghton Bay early this week when a couple of them got stranded in the shallows.

Luckily, a trio of locals scrambled down the steep cliffs to rescue the pair of dolphins from a small alcove in Houghton Bay.

Did you see the dolphins or witness the rescue? Have you spotted dolphins in this kind of strife before? Where is the best place in the capital to spot visiting dolphins or whales?
To read more and watch a video of the rescue, click here.
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Selling clothing items. Price negotiable.

Lekha from Maungaraki

Forever new blue all over crystal dress -size 10
Forever new mint skater dress - size 12
Worn couple of times

Onitsuka snow boots
Size 39
Never worn

I have more items if interested

Negotiable

Tegel Summer Series: Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

Tegel

Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic … View moreSpice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic sour cream and parsnip and potato wedges, this will be the highlight of the barbie. Give them a go this weekend. Get the recipe

Table Tennis Table

Zara from Petone

Free to a good home.

Must be picked up from Petone.

Does not fold down, table is in two parts (split down the middle).

Comes with a net.

1520 wide x 2755 long x 760 high

Free

Out riding with your mates this summer?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and … View moreThere is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and plan your stops along the way. If you find yourself ahead of the group slow down and wait for others to catch up. And as always, ride your own ride and stay Shiny Side Up! Book your on-road coaching

4 Typical Solvable Relationship Problems

Ann from Relationship Wellbeing Specialist

Any seasoned counselor will tell you that even the happiest couples have problems. In fact, Dr. John Gottman, famous marriage researcher and author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, has identified four of the most typical areas of solvable marital conflict: technology, work stress, … View moreAny seasoned counselor will tell you that even the happiest couples have problems. In fact, Dr. John Gottman, famous marriage researcher and author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, has identified four of the most typical areas of solvable marital conflict: technology, work stress, money, and housework.

While something such as housework may seem like no big deal, there is emotional importance attached to these tasks that deepens our bond when they are accomplished. When these tasks are not accomplished, partners no longer feel like a safe haven for each other in the chaos of life—rather they make life for each other feel even more chaotic.

Disconnecting from distractions
Cultivating emotional connection and intimacy in the age of our attention economy has become a difficult task for couples. Take a moment and ask yourself: how much time do you think couples spend or should spent talking with each other?

In a research study on young couples in Los Angeles, the average amount of time partners engaged in face-to-face conversation was 35 minutes… a week!

Solution: If your lover is complaining that you’re more focused on your phone than your relationship, that’s an issue you need to take seriously, even if you don’t agree. The fastest solution is to sit down together and create a tech agreement.

This could be an agreement that both partners will not text, check email, or update their social profiles during specific times of the day or particular events, such as date night, mealtime, or when either of you needs to talk. It’s vital that this agreement feels fair to both of you.

Bringing work stress home
Many couples never think to discuss how they de-stress after work, but the way we handle—or don’t handle—work stress at the end of the day can cause unnecessary conflict.
Solution: Discuss your end-of-the-day routine with each other.

Money
One of the most common areas of conflicts in marriage is about money, how to spend it, and how to save for the things that truly matter. Whether your bank account is full or you’re just getting by, you are bound to have conflict over money since money is so symbolic of our emotional needs. Balancing the emotional realities of money can be work for any couple since our feelings about money are so personal.
Solution: Most arguments about money are not actually about money. So, go beneath the dollar value to understand what money means to each of you. Before budgeting take time to have a constructive conversation about money and discuss any financial gridlock issues. After that, take time to prioritize your spending and then lay out an action plan for financial freedom.

Housework
When couples don’t do their agreed-upon share of the housework, issues in all aspects of the relationship may be impacted. One partner is left feeling disrespected and unsupported, which leads to resentment and ultimately a less satisfying relationship.

Solution: Have a conversation about housework and split up chores so it feels fair to both partners. Create a list to determine who should do what. Use this list talk about how things are currently handled and how you would like them to be handled. Some items to include: car care, child care, finances, food, house cleaning, and house projects.

According to Dr. John Gottman, “Women find a man’s willingness to do housework extremely erotic.” When the man does his share to maintain the home, both partners report a more fulfilling sex life than in marriages where the wife believes her husband is not doing his share. How’s that for motivation to get off the couch?

Dry Aged Beef steaks

Kiwi Halal Meats from Kiwi Halal Meats

We are selling dry aged beef which has been aged over 4 weeks۔ Nice flavor and beautiful smell۔ reasonably priced۔

Kiwi Halal Meats

Negotiable

Piano bench stool $40

Yuwin from Hutt Central

Piano bench stool $40

Negotiable