Hutt Central, Lower Hutt

860 days ago

Bonus Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

It is not Friday but this picture by Simon Woolf is too good to ignore. He is currently doing a tour of the South Island.

"Bucket List! I'd never photographed the wandering albatross previously. Today I photographed a few. The adult here is the smaller of the two birds, and is … View more
It is not Friday but this picture by Simon Woolf is too good to ignore. He is currently doing a tour of the South Island.

"Bucket List! I'd never photographed the wandering albatross previously. Today I photographed a few. The adult here is the smaller of the two birds, and is apparently 35. The younger albatross is around 18 years old. Totally thrilled with this pic, as we had a big swell out there today."

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862 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Bella

Reporter Community News

Leigh Tuffery is the proud owner of Bella.
"My little niece's like to play dress ups with Bella.
Bella is a miniature fox terrier, 15yrs old and very well known around the Miramar neighbourhood and local shops."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View more
Leigh Tuffery is the proud owner of Bella.
"My little niece's like to play dress ups with Bella.
Bella is a miniature fox terrier, 15yrs old and very well known around the Miramar neighbourhood and local shops."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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861 days ago

Ways to make your home feel cosier in Winter

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.

Choose a warm paint colour: Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours … View more
Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.

Choose a warm paint colour: Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours will simulate a cosier, warmer mood. Blue and purples are on the cool side so they will simulate the opposite mood.

Warm lighting: Group lighting by using task and ambience lighting and a mixture of table and floor lamps. Warm coloured bulbs throw out a softer light and give a room a cosy feel.

TIP: Having your lights on separate switches means you can control how bright/dim a space will be.

Add pot plants: Any living element contributes to a cosy and inviting feel. Plants in baskets are not only on-trend, but they also generate more oxygen inside your home too.

TIP: Group pots together using different shapes and heights to make a focal point.

Carpet, rugs and textiles: Tiles are great but can be chilly underfoot in the cooler months. Carpets insulate, soften and warm up a room and New Zealand wool carpets are environmentally friendly with a sustainable fibre, plus naturally flame retardant.

Don’t discount rugs even if you have carpets. Make sure you choose a rug that works with your existing carpet. Placing a rug between yourself and the floor instantly guarantees a warmer atmosphere. Rugs are also incredibly good at tying a space together.

TIP: Garage carpet reforms the space from a cold concrete feel to a soft warm space too!

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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862 days ago

Old Lower Hutt and beyond.

Sandra from Normandale

Waiwhetu Mill Lower Hutt.

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862 days ago

Recommended Mortgage Broker

Paul from Alicetown

Hi there

I wanted to find out if anyone could recommend a good mortgage broker? I've observed that quality, ability and service of brokers varies hugely so keen to hear from anyone who has had a good experience recently

861 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week is a tranquil hideaway in Raumati Beach, which ticks all the boxes for sun, space and setting. Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces spread over two levels, means the options are endless for large, blended or extended families. For sale through Magno Vieira and Andrew Fanning … View moreOur House of the Week is a tranquil hideaway in Raumati Beach, which ticks all the boxes for sun, space and setting. Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces spread over two levels, means the options are endless for large, blended or extended families. For sale through Magno Vieira and Andrew Fanning from Harcourts. Read more about this hidden gem on page 3!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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861 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Fig

Reporter Community News

Met Fig, a one year-old mixed breed at the Wellington SPCA.
"My name is Fig and I am looking for my forever home. I haven't had the best start to life so I am eager for a second chance at happiness and love. I am looking for a home that has had experience with dogs before. I am a smarty … View more
Met Fig, a one year-old mixed breed at the Wellington SPCA.
"My name is Fig and I am looking for my forever home. I haven't had the best start to life so I am eager for a second chance at happiness and love. I am looking for a home that has had experience with dogs before. I am a smarty pants so would love a home that has the time and patience to channel that energy into training, which I have not had prior to SPCA. I can guarantee I will pick things up very quickly. I also happen to be very food motivated. My new home would need to have someone around for parts or most of the day as I am not yet used to being left alone for long periods. I would thrive better in a home where I have company. I have proven to be a bit of an escape artist so my new home would need to have high fencing at least 2 meters."

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861 days ago

Reading Tip #4

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

Choose a favourite time to read together as a family and enjoy it. This might be everyone reading the same book together, reading different things at the same time, or getting your children to read to each other. This time spent reading together can be relaxing for all ?‍?‍?‍??

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861 days ago

Home Show!

Home & Interiors Show

The Home & Interiors Show this weekend 22-24 July 2022!

The Home & Interiors Show is essential for all home owners and those looking for inspiration and advice. At this show you will find the top quality products, solutions, and design ideas with the opportunity to talk one-on-one with … View more
The Home & Interiors Show this weekend 22-24 July 2022!

The Home & Interiors Show is essential for all home owners and those looking for inspiration and advice. At this show you will find the top quality products, solutions, and design ideas with the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the experts in their field all under one roof!

From kitchens and bathrooms to interior design, artwork, heating, roofing, building, renovations and more... If you are building, renovating, decorating or just looking for some serious inspiration, this is the dynamic event for you.

10am - 4pm Daily, $5 entry.

Visit www.homeandinteriors.nz for more information.
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866 days ago

Feedback on cost of living

Reporter Community News

Stuff is looking to do a story on people who have returned from overseas and have noticed the cost of living has gone up.
If you would like to provide some comment please email
bronte.metekingi@stuff.co.nz

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862 days ago

Beautiful ragdoll? Birman? Problem

Hettie from Normandale

Was thinking of a solution to my problem with my unwelcome visitor.
If the parents of the ragdoll or birman living near Eastview Grove could make contact - maybe we could arrange some times that you will keep your cat inside so that my Lucy can have that time outside please. She is having a very … View more
Was thinking of a solution to my problem with my unwelcome visitor.
If the parents of the ragdoll or birman living near Eastview Grove could make contact - maybe we could arrange some times that you will keep your cat inside so that my Lucy can have that time outside please. She is having a very difficult time being inside all the time. Your kitty is always there and my kitty finds her very scary. I can’t even leave my door open whilst getting the mail or bringing in The groceries - my house seems to be a magnet. I have secured the cat door but any other opening there is the cat is there!!
Please could you contact me?? 0275255720.

If anyone reading this and knows where the ragdoll lives, or who the owners are could you please alert them to our problem.
Thanks.

862 days ago

Paint it Red with Resene!

Resene

Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail … View more
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 13-31 July 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Come in and see the Resene team today!
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862 days ago

Nominations are now open!

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council are now open and close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. This is an opportunity to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that … View more
Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council are now open and close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. This is an opportunity to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your community.

Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your community
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863 days ago

Lower Hutt and beyond

Sandra from Normandale

We will always remember them.

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864 days ago

Insurance gone up?

Mike from Alicetown

This might interest you - www.stuff.co.nz...

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