Kelson, Lower Hutt

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639 days ago

Beautiful flowers on Display this weekend in Taita, Lower Hutt

Allison from Silverstream

Local horticultural societies are hosting another show this weekend. The show will feature Begonias, Dahlias and Fuchsia. Entry remains $3 for adults, with accompanying children free.

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641 days ago

Need a queen bed base

Kelly from Boulcott

A proper base please, not a slat or metal frame type.

Price: $150

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639 days ago

SET OF 4 BOOKS! - Fertility, Birth, Motherhood, Travel with babies books

Saranya from Silverstream

Lovely collection of popular books.

1. Taking charge of your fertility - Toni Weschler
2. Oh baby (Birth, babies, motherhood) - Kathy fray
3. Travel with babies and young children - Fawzia Rasheed
4. The revised and updated New Zealand 3am Handbook - Dr.William Feldman (Adapted for New Zealand by … View more
Lovely collection of popular books.

1. Taking charge of your fertility - Toni Weschler
2. Oh baby (Birth, babies, motherhood) - Kathy fray
3. Travel with babies and young children - Fawzia Rasheed
4. The revised and updated New Zealand 3am Handbook - Dr.William Feldman (Adapted for New Zealand by the starship children's hospital)

Price: $8

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640 days ago

Electrician Available

Dianne from Avalon

Avalon Electrical

Tel: 021 1161110 or email sparkymarkyt@gmail.com

For all your electrical needs including:
Lighting - Power Points – Oven - Hot Water Cylinder

642 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
Learn more

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643 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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643 days ago

GARAGE SALE!

Jaime from Avalon

Grab yourself a bargin! Our final clearout before we move. Loads of stuff; tools, toys, clothes, homewares... and much more!
Saturday 4th Feb 2023 from 11am
Corner of Frederick Street, opposite Avalon Park.

Negotiable

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643 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
646 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
646 days ago

Maidstone Intermediate Uniform

Jo from Stokes Valley

Hi I'm selling this on behalf
Maidstone Intermediate uniform which includes:
1x Jersey size 16
1x Uniform shorts size 14
1x Polo shirt size 12
1x P.E set size 14
Pick up Stokes Valley or deliver on request
$100 Ono

Price: $100

646 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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649 days ago

Rubbish

Jane from Naenae

Hi Neighbours,I so appreciate donations to pass onto families who are unable to afford them,but not the rubbish I recieved an had to sift thru an came up with a few toys an the rest rubbish.Video tapes with no tapes in them.We only have a small bin for our household rubbish,which means i have to … View moreHi Neighbours,I so appreciate donations to pass onto families who are unable to afford them,but not the rubbish I recieved an had to sift thru an came up with a few toys an the rest rubbish.Video tapes with no tapes in them.We only have a small bin for our household rubbish,which means i have to take your rubbish to the tip.This includes clothing as well.Please neighbours can you make sure everything you donate is clean an reuseable for families who recieve them.Clothing,Toys,Video tapes etc.I appreciate you all not your rubbish.

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648 days ago

Taupo Summer Concert Tickets - waitangi weekend

Sharlene from Pinehaven

Due to unforeseen circumstances we've had to put our tickets up for resale for the Taupo concert this Saturday (4th Feb 2023) This concert is a sell out. If you are interested go to : moshtix.co.nz... to purchase them (resale from the promoter).

Also had to give up accommodation so that may… View more
Due to unforeseen circumstances we've had to put our tickets up for resale for the Taupo concert this Saturday (4th Feb 2023) This concert is a sell out. If you are interested go to : moshtix.co.nz... to purchase them (resale from the promoter).

Also had to give up accommodation so that may still be available - … View more


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652 days ago

New Beginnings

Jane from Naenae

Hi Neighbours Happy New Year to you all an hopefully it was a good one.I am now ready to take donations for our Pataka Aroha to give to needy families.Home from Perth tomorrow so your welcome to drop your donations by or in the freeza by front door.Clean clothing, linen,kitchen utensils etc.Will … View moreHi Neighbours Happy New Year to you all an hopefully it was a good one.I am now ready to take donations for our Pataka Aroha to give to needy families.Home from Perth tomorrow so your welcome to drop your donations by or in the freeza by front door.Clean clothing, linen,kitchen utensils etc.Will post up when opening Day will be.Going to be good to be home.Thanku neighbours

651 days ago

Funky fridge makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Is your fridge looking dated and dull? Turn an eyesore into a conversation starter with this clever chalkboard transformation using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen.

Follow out easy instructions.

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