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!

1044 days ago

How to Fix a Carpet Dent from Heavy Furniture

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

The only … View more
It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

The only things you’ll need are ice cubes, and a vacuum or hairbrush.
1. Place an ice cube on the dent. If the dent is large or long, use extra ice cubes as needed
2. Allow the ice cubes to melt.
3. Once the ice cubes have melted, the carpet will fluff back up.
4. After the area has dried, vacuum over the dents or gently use a hairbrush to further fluff the carpet if needed.

Additional Tips:
Moving furniture a few inches at regular intervals can help prevent carpet dents from becoming severe. Every couple months, scoot the couch or other heavy items a couple inches to one side and fluff up the dents. If this is done, the dent can often be fluffed simply with your fingers; no water necessary.

Scraping a coin over the dent can also work to fluff it up if your fingers alone aren’t getting the pile back up.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use a spray mister to slightly wet the dent, then use a hair dryer on warm or cool air (holding it several inches away from the carpet) to dry the area while gently fluffing up the pile with your fingers or a hairbrush.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use steam. Hold a clothing or upholstery steamer several inches above the carpet and quickly blast the dent with steam. Let the dent cool, then use your fingers or a hairbrush to fluff it up. However, most carpets are nylon, and nylon can melt easily, so it’s best to test the steam on a small hidden area first, such as in the corner of a closet, to see how the carpet fibres react to the heat. Again, be sure to hold the steamer several inches away from the carpet when applying the steam.

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1034 days ago

Empty Moving Boxes

Irma from Johnsonville

We have some boxes ready for collection tonite. There will be more available as well next few days. PM me for collection point. Johnsonville/Churton Park pick up.

1033 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
Find out more

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1045 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

1034 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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1034 days ago

Wharewaka Artisan Craft Market

Mark from Family Kitchen with Mark

Our doughnut flavours for this weekend's market at the Wharewaka Artisan Craft Market from 10am- 4pm:
Cardamom Cream & Pistachio Crumb
Lemon Curd & Mascarpone
'Best of Both' Jam & Custard
Mango & Coconut
Coffee & Toffee Cream.
We are also launching our NEW … View more
Our doughnut flavours for this weekend's market at the Wharewaka Artisan Craft Market from 10am- 4pm:
Cardamom Cream & Pistachio Crumb
Lemon Curd & Mascarpone
'Best of Both' Jam & Custard
Mango & Coconut
Coffee & Toffee Cream.
We are also launching our NEW savoury sourdough stuffed pinwheels.

1034 days ago

Would you like to speak with confidence?

Rissa from Newlands

In Newlands Toastmasters you can practice with friendly neighbours. Join on Mon 6th of March 7:20pm In Newlands Community Centre. First three sessions for free.

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1038 days ago

Competition Time. Win a BOX OF DOUGHNUTS

Mark from Family Kitchen with Mark

WIN A BOX OF ARTISAN SOURDOUGH DOUGHNUTS!!
We're looking for our new flavour for this weekend's market. Do you have a tantalizing flavour combo idea? A new look best seller?
If yours is the chosen doughnut, we'll deliver you a free box of doughnuts to your door (within the … View more
WIN A BOX OF ARTISAN SOURDOUGH DOUGHNUTS!!
We're looking for our new flavour for this weekend's market. Do you have a tantalizing flavour combo idea? A new look best seller?
If yours is the chosen doughnut, we'll deliver you a free box of doughnuts to your door (within the Wellington region). Winning idea selected THIS WEDNESDAY at 5pm. 😄😄

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1034 days ago

High St Lower Hutt POST OFFICE

Sandra from Normandale

Looking North the OLD Lower Hutt Art Deco post office.

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1034 days ago

This Sunday's Doughnut Fest & Bakery Deliveries

Mark from Family Kitchen with Mark

We're at the Wharewaka Artisan Craft Market for the first time this Sunday so please come down to sample our five flavours of artisan doughnuts, which includes our COMPETITION WINNER COMBINATION. Cardamom Cream & Pistachio Crumb.
Also launching will be our sourdough ciabatta savoury pin… View more
We're at the Wharewaka Artisan Craft Market for the first time this Sunday so please come down to sample our five flavours of artisan doughnuts, which includes our COMPETITION WINNER COMBINATION. Cardamom Cream & Pistachio Crumb.
Also launching will be our sourdough ciabatta savoury pin wheels in two delicious flavours.
An event not to be missed with doughnut deliveries running after from 4:30-6:30pm. Message your order with address after 3pm this Sunday to 02102230824. Pay with cash or EFTPOS.

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1034 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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1038 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
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1035 days ago

Newlands Junior Rugby Club Registrations are open

Melissa from Johnsonville

Newlands Rugby Club 2023 season registrations are now open!

This year we are excited to again offer a FEES-FREE season for all Y0/1 grade players. A fantastic reason to give rugby a go!

We have something for every age - from Rippa for the juniors, RipRugby from Y3-Y8 and Tackle Y3-Y8.

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Newlands Rugby Club 2023 season registrations are now open!

This year we are excited to again offer a FEES-FREE season for all Y0/1 grade players. A fantastic reason to give rugby a go!

We have something for every age - from Rippa for the juniors, RipRugby from Y3-Y8 and Tackle Y3-Y8.

Register online or find out more details at: www.sporty.co.nz...
For players Yr3 and up please make sure you upload a photo.

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1035 days ago

WE NEED YR UNWANTED CLOTHING, ORNAMENTS, PAINTINGS + PRINTS

Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone

RED CROSS SHOP In Petone URGENTLY need yr “QUALITY” unwanted MENS and WOMANS CLOTHING and also “QUALITY” ORNAMENTS, PAINTINGS and PRINTS.

Please bring in store to 169 Jackson st

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YR KINDNESS AND SUPPORT

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