Korokoro, Lower Hutt

1365 days ago

A warm welcome to Chorus

Neighbourly.co.nz

We're incredibly excited to be welcoming Chorus into our family of Neighbourly community partners.

Keep an eye out for their posts! The Chorus team will be sharing helpful advice and updates about Chorus' fibre broadband services in your community.

First and foremost, use this handy… View more
We're incredibly excited to be welcoming Chorus into our family of Neighbourly community partners.

Keep an eye out for their posts! The Chorus team will be sharing helpful advice and updates about Chorus' fibre broadband services in your community.

First and foremost, use this handy tool to check your address to see if you can upgrade to New Zealand’s fastest, most reliable fibre broadband at your place.

Please join us in sending a very warm welcome to our friends at Chorus.

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1367 days ago

Free gravel...

Cindy from Newlands

Just come and remove it. Fairly easy access as in front yard.

I have a fair bit of gravel I’m keen to get rid of, maybe a trailer or 2. Prefer gone ASAP.

Ps. You’ll need your own trailer and spade...

About half of what is seen in the photo is available, sitting on weed mat.

Free

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1367 days ago

Countdown insect cards

Melissa from Johnsonville

We have quite alot of Countdown super insect cards to give away for anyone that may want them.

Free

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1367 days ago

Wainui Rd road works

Jon from Hutt City Council

Resealing work on Wainui Road scheduled for tomorrow (6 March) has been postponed due to expected bad weather.

This work will now take place on Saturday 13 March.

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1367 days ago

Keep it up Aotearoa! 💕

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

It's been heartwarming to hear stories from across the North Island of people taking others into their home and sharing a cup of tea together or fixing them a meal.

For the latest official updates:

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1369 days ago

Buying by tender: Did you write a letter?

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people … View more
Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people trying to make a personal connection with vendors to give their tender offers the edge. We've heard folks will include personal details about their family, why the love the house and what their plans for the property are.
Jo would love to talk to anyone who's written a letter like this to accompany a tender - perhaps it's you, perhaps a relative or friend - or from vendors who've received letters like this, accompanying a tender.
Perhaps you asked for such letters?
We'd love to hear more about that experience for you and how it shaped the way the sale went.
You can reach out to jo here (she'll be joining the Neighbourly neighbourhood soon!) or via our email: homed@stuff.co.nz.
Looking forward to hearing your stories.

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1368 days ago

Lost cat seen in Tawa Main Rd south of Sunrise Boulevard

Grant Neighbourly Lead from Johnsonville

This cat was observed in a somewhat distressed state just south of Sunrise Boulevard along the Main Road in Tawa earlier this evening. It did not look like it knew where it was. Does anyone recognise it? (Sorry about the poor quality of the images.)

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1367 days ago

*** THIS IS THE THIRD EARTHQUAKE THIS MORNING ***

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami … View more
A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible. Evacuate these areas even if you did not feel the earthquake. DO NOT WAIT. A damaging tsunami is possible.

People in all other areas who felt a LONG or STRONG earthquake should MOVE IMMEDIATELY to the nearest high ground, out of tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible.

This evacuation advice overrides the current COVID-19 Alert Level requirements. Do not stay at home. MOVE IMMEDIATELY. Stay 2 metres away from others if you can and if it is safe to do so.

People evacuating should walk, run or cycle if possible to reduce chance of getting stuck in traffic. Do not return until all-clear is given by Civil Defence.

Go to www.civildefence.govt.nz... for the most up to date information.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO with friends, family, neighbours!

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1367 days ago

Distressed garden shelves

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Create more space in your garden with these handy garden shelves. Try out an easy to create distressed paint effect using two Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1367 days ago

From first arrivals to first encounters

Trust Tairāwhiti

Tairāwhiti is a welcoming place for new beginnings and new discoveries – the landing place of great Pacific navigators and the origins of Aotearoa New Zealand’s defining dual heritage.

Steeped in vibrant arts, rich history and authentic Māori culture, we invite you to discover the many … View more
Tairāwhiti is a welcoming place for new beginnings and new discoveries – the landing place of great Pacific navigators and the origins of Aotearoa New Zealand’s defining dual heritage.

Steeped in vibrant arts, rich history and authentic Māori culture, we invite you to discover the many stories Tairāwhiti has to tell.

The treasures of Tairāwhiti are ready for you to uncover.
Find out more

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1368 days ago

Football Central l/s Goalkeeper Shirt Size M

Sally from Johnsonville

Grey Football Central long sleeved Goalkeeper shirt with padded elbows.

Good pre-loved condition - just a few small pulls on the front from normal use!

Bought from Football Central for $70

Worn by tall/slimmish 14yr old. Sadly outgrown now he’s over 6ft!

Mens’ size M - length = 73cm, width… View more
Grey Football Central long sleeved Goalkeeper shirt with padded elbows.

Good pre-loved condition - just a few small pulls on the front from normal use!

Bought from Football Central for $70

Worn by tall/slimmish 14yr old. Sadly outgrown now he’s over 6ft!

Mens’ size M - length = 73cm, width (underarm to underarm) = 53cm

Collect from Johnsonville, Wellington or I can post at your expense

Negotiable

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1368 days ago

North Wellington Football Shorts and Socks (New Colours)

Sally from Johnsonville

North Wellington Football Shorts and Socks (new colour)

Very good pre-loved condition, as only worn for one shortened season.

Bought last year from Ultra Football for $55

Worn by tall/slimmish teenager playing 14-15 grade. Men’s teams wear the same gear.

Shorts are Mens’ size M
Socks are … View more
North Wellington Football Shorts and Socks (new colour)

Very good pre-loved condition, as only worn for one shortened season.

Bought last year from Ultra Football for $55

Worn by tall/slimmish teenager playing 14-15 grade. Men’s teams wear the same gear.

Shorts are Mens’ size M
Socks are Mens’ size L (8-12)

I believe everyone has to have the new colours this season.

Collect from Johnsonville, Wellington

Listed elsewhere

Price: $28

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1368 days ago

Nike Match Goalie Gloves Size 8 BRAND NEW

Sally from Johnsonville

BRAND NEW and UNUSED Nike Match goalie gloves.

Bought online from The Soccer Shop NZ for $35

Asked for size advice from the shop for my then 11-12 year old and ordered accordingly. Sadly they were miles too big.

They are adult unisex. Best suited to an older teenager/adult with smallish hands. … View more
BRAND NEW and UNUSED Nike Match goalie gloves.

Bought online from The Soccer Shop NZ for $35

Asked for size advice from the shop for my then 11-12 year old and ordered accordingly. Sadly they were miles too big.

They are adult unisex. Best suited to an older teenager/adult with smallish hands. Sadly the shop refused to take them back :(

Collect from Johnsonville, Wellington or I can post at your expense.

Listed elsewhere

Price: $22

1368 days ago

9 Home Cleaning Hacks Tested

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

The internet is awash with natural cleaning hacks. We put them to the test.


1. REMOVING A WATERMARK BY RUBBING WITH A WALNUT

The advice: Get rid of watermarks on wood by rubbing it with pieces of walnut (the nut not the shell).

How it worked: Vigorous rubbing was needed and we went … View more
The internet is awash with natural cleaning hacks. We put them to the test.


1. REMOVING A WATERMARK BY RUBBING WITH A WALNUT

The advice: Get rid of watermarks on wood by rubbing it with pieces of walnut (the nut not the shell).

How it worked: Vigorous rubbing was needed and we went through a few walnuts, but gradually the watermark disappeared. A quick polish with a clean cloth to finish it off.

Worth repeating? Yes, we were surprised at how well it worked, we even tried it on larger surfaces and it did the trick there too. | Rating: 5/5


2. USE OIL TO GET RID OF GREASE STAINS ON STAINLESS STEEL


The advice: Use a smear of olive oil (or similar) on a rag to clean fingerprints and grease smears off stainless steel appliances.


How it worked: Like a dream! It was easier and neater than using the spray-on stainless steel cleaner I have been buying from the supermarket. Trick is not to use too much, you just need the slightest smear...

Keep reading (with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...)

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