Korokoro, Lower Hutt

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505 days ago

Please welcome the Heart Foundation!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery… View more
We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!

Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:

- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery – including how to win a brand-new home (check out our latest Lottery here)
- Heart-warming stories including how the Heart Foundation supports those in the community living with heart disease
- Handy heart health and wellbeing resources and tips
- How you can show your big heart through local volunteering opportunities
- How to eat healthy to your heart’s content with some great recipes

Please join us in giving the Heart Foundation a warm, hearty welcome!
Find out more

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505 days ago

Make Hope the Headline

The Giving Store

We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of… View more
We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of our Winter Essential Packs, 100% of your donation will go to families in need this winter. Let's not let the cost of living get in the way of giving. Together, we can make hope the headline
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506 days ago

Wanting to buy an outdoor plastic bin

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
I'm missing the lid for one of my outdoor plastic bins and was wondering if anyone had a spare lid or bin I could buy cheap.
Cheers, Hayden.

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506 days ago

Philips Avent breast pump

Rangika from Johnsonville

Philips Avent breast pump in brand new condition. This was originally bought from Bargain Chemist and was used very rarely.

Price: $180

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506 days ago

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Switch up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.

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511 days ago

Which NZ town does winter best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you… View more
We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

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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529 days ago

Poll: 30 km/h speed limit for Middleton Road?

Grant Neighbourly Lead from Johnsonville

WCC is planning to reduce speed limits on most roads in Wellington to 30km/h. The proposal is open for public consultation until 30th June.
More information can be found at www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... and feedback on Neighbourly can be found on at www.neighbourly.co.nz...

The following … View more
WCC is planning to reduce speed limits on most roads in Wellington to 30km/h. The proposal is open for public consultation until 30th June.
More information can be found at www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... and feedback on Neighbourly can be found on at www.neighbourly.co.nz...

The following poll's aim is to gather people's views on reducing the speed limit specifically on Middleton Road, which is a main arterial road and bus route connecting Johnsonville and Tawa.
Middleton Road currently has a 70 km/h non-residential speed limit zone and a 50 km/h residential speed limit zone. Under the new proposed plan, the speed limit in both zones will drop to 30 km/h.

Do you agree with the new speed limit planned for Middleton Road?
Vote for your most preferred option below:

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30 km/h speed limit for Middleton Road?
  • 3.1% Reduce speed limit in both residential and non-residential zones to 30 km/h
    3.1% Complete
  • 10.2% Reduce speed limit in residential zone to 30 km/h and non-residential zone to 50
    10.2% Complete
  • 11.9% Reduce speed limit in residential zone to 40 km/h and non-residential zone to 60
    11.9% Complete
  • 74.9% No reduction: leave residential zone at 50 km/h and non-residential zone at 70km
    74.9% Complete
295 votes
509 days ago

Have you got a favourite spring salad? Send us the recipe!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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510 days ago

Heritage in the Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Lower Hutt from the air.

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511 days ago

The Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp is Back!

Sunday Star Times

This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete … View more
This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN. Once you’ve figured it out, head over to stuff.co.nz/puzzletime to enter the solution and be in to win.

To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
Find out more

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511 days ago

WINTER WELLNESS SERIES ☔️❄️⛈

The from Hutt Central

As the colder months close in, we will fire through some wellness tips to keep your body fighting fit! 🧠🥊

First up: MOVEMENT 🏃‍♀️🕺🤸‍♂️🚴‍♀️
Daily movement has been proven in countless research articles to provide benefit for immune function, reduced risk of … View more
As the colder months close in, we will fire through some wellness tips to keep your body fighting fit! 🧠🥊

First up: MOVEMENT 🏃‍♀️🕺🤸‍♂️🚴‍♀️
Daily movement has been proven in countless research articles to provide benefit for immune function, reduced risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes, and improvements in mental health!

A recent systematic review found the 150 minutes of mild-moderate exercise per week can provide substantial protection against chronic diseases - particularly cardiovascular outcomes.

Another review found that physical exercise is the single most effective prescriptive treatment for improving symptoms of depression & anxiety. 🤯😵‍💫
150 minutes per week equates to 21 minutes per day, or just 1.45% of your day total!

✅ So get out for a brisk walk, jump on the bike, get to the pool, or simply chuck on some Dua Lipa and dance for 20 minutes! Your body will thank you for it! 💃🕺

Keep an eye out for our next Winter Wellness instalment - SLEEP
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References:
📑 Garcia L, Pearce M, Abbas A, et al. Non-occupational physical activity and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and mortality outcomes. Br J Sports Med pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...
📑 Singh B, Olds T, Curtis R, et alEffectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: an overview of systematic reviewsBritish Journal of Sports Medicine Published Online First: 16 February 2023. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-106195

511 days ago

Evensong 9 July 5pm

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

Looking for some renewal time before the busy week? Come to Evensong on Sunday 9 July at 5pm. St James' Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt.

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513 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I … View more
Picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I still think it's a cracker. Three black shags/māpunga (Phalacrocorax carbo) fighting over an eel."

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512 days ago

Bright Spots is extended!

Resene

We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View more
We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. 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 now

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513 days ago

CRAFT GROUP

Sonia from Hutt Central

Want to craft and have a cuppa?
Our craft group meets at the Petone Library on Sundays 1pm to 3pm.
Bring along one of your projects and enjoying creating with us! 😀

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