Korokoro, Lower Hutt

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

925 days ago

Attention! Why Your Insurance Premiums are on the rise!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money CompareView more
Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money Compare consolidates all major insurers and their key features in one place, making searching for new providers easy. They offer fantastic deals like one month of FREE car insurance, PLUS a helpful team to assist you in reviewing your health and life insurance coverage, to ensure you're on the best policy. Take charge of your insurance today by reviewing your policies!
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925 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and… View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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926 days ago

"Crafternoon Tea"

Nicola Collins from Women of Worth

Winter is here, and burr the temperature is getting low, but the good news is, with a new season, brings new opportunities to learn new skills.
The Soroptimist International Lower Hutt club are running a fundraising "Crafternoon Tea" event, at the Avalon Public Hall - Saturday 24th … View more
Winter is here, and burr the temperature is getting low, but the good news is, with a new season, brings new opportunities to learn new skills.
The Soroptimist International Lower Hutt club are running a fundraising "Crafternoon Tea" event, at the Avalon Public Hall - Saturday 24th June with all ticket sales being donated to us here at Women of Worth! Amazing, thank you!
Your support is so appreciated and helps us out with our purpose - "To provide ways founded on personal worth, for women in Aotearoa New Zealand to make the changes they desire in their lives".

It's going to be a fun filled day, what a great way to "fill up your cup" by getting your creative juices flowing!
Details below:

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926 days ago

Free pink musical baby swing

Janet from Woburn

Pink musical baby swing in good condition, but we have lost electricity cable so you would have to buy 6 volt electrical cable

Free

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927 days ago

4 complete 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles

Patricia from Johnsonville

You can buy singly @ $5 each if you wish.

Price: $20

929 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey … View more
This week a contribution from Louise Thomas.

"Probably my favourite ducky-type bird. The colour-ways are understated and sophisticated, with a pop of bright red and green. They often climb low hanging trees over water and stand on one leg and look extremely chill doing it. Grey teal/tētē-moroiti (Anas gracilis) on Henley Lake in Masterton. Bird #40 in 2023."

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929 days ago
929 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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934 days ago

Chicken for pets

Irma from Johnsonville

We are about to reno the shed and our ladies need to go. 6 of them 4-odd years old and as far as ladies all go, we start egging less as we age regardless of species! When the weather gets warmer, it's like Easter surprise everyday however! Who wants them or know anyone who may want pets? The … View moreWe are about to reno the shed and our ladies need to go. 6 of them 4-odd years old and as far as ladies all go, we start egging less as we age regardless of species! When the weather gets warmer, it's like Easter surprise everyday however! Who wants them or know anyone who may want pets? The last round we had to sell away our last troop, some kind lady got them and bought them a xylophone to play with. Isn't that an idea?! $100 please, danke! Whatever food is left, you will get that too.

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932 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
930 days ago

NOT TRIED OUR DOUGHNUTS BEFORE?

Mark from Family Kitchen with Mark

A couple of changes for this weekend's doughnut range. NOT Kitkat Toffee BUT Crunchie Toffee, NOT Mango w Golden Crunch BUT Mango with Buttered Shortbread.
After out MASSIVE SALE last time out, we're going for '300'.
Don't want to miss out? Go to our website for … View more
A couple of changes for this weekend's doughnut range. NOT Kitkat Toffee BUT Crunchie Toffee, NOT Mango w Golden Crunch BUT Mango with Buttered Shortbread.
After out MASSIVE SALE last time out, we're going for '300'.
Don't want to miss out? Go to our website for pre-ordering!!
Order before the cut off for this Saturday's doughnut fest (8pm on Friday).
Not tried our doughnuts before? We use a sourdough starter base and a slow fermentation for maximum flavour profile, chewy but yet soft texture, not overly sweet fillings, and finished with home-made frostings, nothing shop bought!!

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930 days ago

AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa

Chamber Music New Zealand

Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions … View more
Combining electronic sounds with taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) and other musical elements, AWE weave together the sounds of Aotearoa with the musical textures of their imagination.

Their music creates unique experiences for audiences of all ages, drawing on musical traditions both new and old, stories past and present, and bringing together different cultural practices and perspectives. The concert will feature material from their debut album as well as new improvisational pieces, where listeners are encouraged to move beyond convention into new sonic territory.
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952 days ago

New Pre-ordering service coming soon

Mark from Family Kitchen with Mark

We're launching a pre-ordering service onto our website at #familykitchenwithmark. This means everyone can purchase regardless of where they're living.
To avoid sell outs and have the opportunity to choose from all 5 flavours of delicious artisan sourdough doughnuts and more, … View more
We're launching a pre-ordering service onto our website at #familykitchenwithmark. This means everyone can purchase regardless of where they're living.
To avoid sell outs and have the opportunity to choose from all 5 flavours of delicious artisan sourdough doughnuts and more, you'll soon be able to pre-order and PICK-UP at the event. Special offers on boxes. $20 for 4 doughnuts PLUS we have our box of a dozen.
***We launch in the next few days***

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940 days ago

Where and When can I purchase these Artisan Doughnuts?

Mark from Family Kitchen with Mark

Our doughnutfest events are advertised on my Facebook page (see the attached link) with dates for all upcoming events.
I also post the most recent event onto my website.
Follow me on Facebook or Instagram or Neighbourly to A) support the business, B)ask any culinary questions or ask for … View more
Our doughnutfest events are advertised on my Facebook page (see the attached link) with dates for all upcoming events.
I also post the most recent event onto my website.
Follow me on Facebook or Instagram or Neighbourly to A) support the business, B)ask any culinary questions or ask for inspiration, C)take advantage of any upcoming sales and culinary packages, D)join in the fun for all things culinary.

931 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
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