Korokoro, Lower Hutt

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

1952 days ago

Low E double glazing - Good all year round

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

We all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click hereView moreWe all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click here Otherwise talk our experts and they can help tailor a solution based on your home. Get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658.

1952 days ago

Low E double glazing - Good all year round

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

We all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click hereView moreWe all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click here Otherwise talk our experts and they can help tailor a solution based on your home. Get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658.

1952 days ago

COVID-19

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

A big thank you to the people working in the community-based assessment centres across the Hutt Valley and Wellington regions.

Your work is essential to our response to COVID-19, and to help keep our communities safe.

If you, or a family member has COVID-like symptoms, please call Healthline on… View more
A big thank you to the people working in the community-based assessment centres across the Hutt Valley and Wellington regions.

Your work is essential to our response to COVID-19, and to help keep our communities safe.

If you, or a family member has COVID-like symptoms, please call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. You may be referred to a community based testing centre, or your GP for a test.

Testing is free and locations can be found here: www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz...

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1952 days ago

Baby on board: Whānau benefiting from marae-based maternity care

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

Leith Porter-Samuels empowers pregnant Māori women and their whānau with childbirth and early-parenting skills using a unique kaupapa Māori model.
She recently hosted birthEd’s free three-day Kaupapa Māori Antenatal and Kaiāwhina Education course at Te Kakano o Te Aroha Marae in Moera, Lower… View more
Leith Porter-Samuels empowers pregnant Māori women and their whānau with childbirth and early-parenting skills using a unique kaupapa Māori model.
She recently hosted birthEd’s free three-day Kaupapa Māori Antenatal and Kaiāwhina Education course at Te Kakano o Te Aroha Marae in Moera, Lower Hutt, and will hold another course in December.

The environment outside of a hospital is more natural - it feels safer to learn, said mum-to-be Ngarangi Williams.

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1952 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1952 days ago

YOUR VOICE

Corinne Morris from

Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think … View more
Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy! You may even get published in our newsletter.

Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 Countdown voucher, generously donated by the team at Countdown.

Please email your entries to:
news@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
Or mail your entries to:
Age Concern Wellington (Re Your Voice), PO Box 11-108, Wellington, 6142

Terms and Conditions:
By submitting an entry, you grant permission to Age Concern Wellington to publish your entry in their newsletters and on their website. Only winning entries will receive a prize. All entries remain the property of the entrant. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

We look forward to hearing from you all!

1952 days ago

Make a photo booth

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Got an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and … View moreGot an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and a Resene FX Blackboard Paint finish on the other.

It’s perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and much more! Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Learn how to create your own to get your guests in the party photo mood.

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1953 days ago

Commuters - Better download that tracer app

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

From 11.50pm on Thursday, September 3, all bus, train, ferry, ride share vehicles and taxis will display QR codes by government mandate.

Transport users are expected to use the NZ COVID Tracer app to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

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1952 days ago

Boys size 12 formal jacket for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This has been washed and is in good second hand condition with no tears or stains.

Smoke-free home.

Pick-up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.

Price: $25

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1952 days ago

Boys size 8 formal jacket for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This has been washed and is in good second hand condition with no tears or stains.

Smoke-free home.

Pick-up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.

Price: $25

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1952 days ago

'Zone' brand 4 fin oil column heater for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This oil column heater is in good working condition. Has two switches with different power ratings to change how much heat is produced and a built-in timer. There is one cosmetic scratch along one edge (as pictured).

Dimensions: approx. 63cm tall x 30cm long x 22cm wide

Model number: ZNNDB1EV5 … View more
This oil column heater is in good working condition. Has two switches with different power ratings to change how much heat is produced and a built-in timer. There is one cosmetic scratch along one edge (as pictured).

Dimensions: approx. 63cm tall x 30cm long x 22cm wide

Model number: ZNNDB1EV5

Note: the castors are not the original ones. They spin freely but need to be swivelled manually by hand.

Pick up in Johnsonville.

Negotiable

1952 days ago

McCulloch push mower for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This mower is in well used condition. The blades can cease up a little in storage but easily free up with a little oil and by turning the blade a few times. Once you get going the mower works perfectly fine. There was s also surface rust which has been treated with rust converter.

Pick up in … View more
This mower is in well used condition. The blades can cease up a little in storage but easily free up with a little oil and by turning the blade a few times. Once you get going the mower works perfectly fine. There was s also surface rust which has been treated with rust converter.

Pick up in Johnsonville.

Price: $30

1952 days ago

Samsonite hard shell suitcase for sale

Hayden from Johnsonville

This Samsonite brand hard shell suitcase is in great condition with only minor scuffs due to normal wear and tear. Has an internal pouch and two locks for security.

Dimensions approx. 70cm x 55cm x 25cm

Pick up in Johnsonville.

Price: $30

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