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Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.
Get those drawbridges swinging open before… View moreOver at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.
Get those drawbridges swinging open before 1st December and your little one will go into a prize draw to win a free MindLab Kids starter kit, the perfect kid-friendly toolbox for young makers and doers. Plus, the starter kit’s contents can be used to take on even more awesome educational challenges from home!
We are super proud to be supporting charitable trust, KidsCan to help kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school. Join us in making a difference this month by donating a coin when you next visit our store. The coin donation boxes are located at the checkout.
Hungry, wet, cold … View moreWe are super proud to be supporting charitable trust, KidsCan to help kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school. Join us in making a difference this month by donating a coin when you next visit our store. The coin donation boxes are located at the checkout.
Hungry, wet, cold and stressed is no way to start the school day (if it doesn’t stop them from getting to school) but for over 295,000 Kiwi children living in hardship that is the reality. This can impact their educational growth and lead to a lifelong pattern of underachievement. There is a way to break this cycle; by providing simple things like food, shoes, socks and raincoats, so kids can arrive at school ready and able to learn. KidsCan's aim is to prevent children in hardship from becoming adults in hardship by giving them the start in life they deserve.
4a Elm Street, Saturday 18th November, from 7am. Includes lots of household items, crockery, linen, books, collectables, toys, free stuff etc.
When you are selling a house, your success often seems to come down to a bit of luck.
The right buyer finds your open home, and - if you're really fortunate - gets into a bit of competitive bidding with another keen purchaser to push up the price.
But when the market is not so hot, that … View moreWhen you are selling a house, your success often seems to come down to a bit of luck.
The right buyer finds your open home, and - if you're really fortunate - gets into a bit of competitive bidding with another keen purchaser to push up the price.
But when the market is not so hot, that luck can feel harder to find. The latest Real Estate Institute figures show the number of sales in September was down by a quarter, year-on-year.
Market commentators say timing your sale right can help. Kim Sinclair, of Crockers Research Hub, said data showed a connection between migration flows and house price movements.
New Zealand's net migration has been running at a record rate as more people move here and fewer leave. This is one of the factors credited with driving strong house price growth over the past five years. But Sinclair said there was a clear pattern of migration dips between March and May each year, and again in November. That seemed to correlate with dips in sales prices, too.
Sinclair said it made sense that an influx of new arrivals looking for a home would have an effect on the housing market. "This suggests that selling property may not be recommended during those periods as demand may be lower and, conversely, these periods could be good times to buy." Nigel Jeffries, head of Trade Me Property, said winter was the best time of year for sellers who wanted a quick sale. His site's data showed that between June and August, houses spent less time on the market. Last year, properties in Wellington and Christchurch sold faster in winter than in any other season, spending an average of 24 and 38 days on the market, respectively.
Halloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?
We found out that some … View moreHalloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?
We found out that some participants have some pretty wacky costume ideas like; ‘Donald Trump', ‘an inflatable flamingo’ a ‘popcorn vendor’ and ‘grumpy grannies’. Comment below with what you'll be dressing up as this year!
On 10-12 November four Palmerston North firefighters are walking from Palmerston North to Wellington to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND).
To donate to the Extreme Walk team, visit the team’s fundraising page. You can also text WALK to 2449 to donate $3 to MND NZ
If you see us … View moreOn 10-12 November four Palmerston North firefighters are walking from Palmerston North to Wellington to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND).
To donate to the Extreme Walk team, visit the team’s fundraising page. You can also text WALK to 2449 to donate $3 to MND NZ
If you see us walking past be sure to come out and give us a wave and cheer us on!
Thanks for your support,
Chris Kennedy, Dan Nesbit, Jeremy Dodge, Justin Storey
Have you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age … View moreHave you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age Concern Dignity Champion you pledge to treat every older person with respect and dignity- it's that easy. Let's combat ageism in New Zealand. Details on how to sign up are on our website. bit.ly...
Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
Monday … View moreFamily not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
Monday 13th November:
- Paraparaumu, Kapiti Community Centre: 9am - 11am
- Karori, St Ninians Church Hall: 12.30pm - 2pm
- Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt Cossi Club: 3pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 14th November:
- Miramar, Gateway Baptist Church Hall: 9am - 10.30am
- Waikanae, Waikanae Baptist Church: 12noon - 2pm
- Paraparaumu, Kapiti Community Centre: 3pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday 15th November:
- Khandallah, Khandallah Presbyterian Church: 9am - 11am
- Lower Hutt, Angus Inn: 12noon - 2pm
- Johnsonville, Johnsonville Community Centre: 3pm - 4.30pm
Thursday 16th November:
- Masterton, Lansdowne Church Hall: 9.30am - 12noon
- Greytown, St John Hall: 12.30pm - 2pm
- Carterton, Carterton Events Centre: 2.30pm - 4pm
Friday 17th November:
- Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt Cossi Club: 9am - 11am
- Petone, Petone Workingmens Club: 12noon - 2pm
- Mana, Marina Motor Lodge: 3pm - 4.30pm
Saturday 18th November:
- Waikanae, War Memorial Hall: 9am - 11am
- Porirua, Pataka - Helen Smith Room: 12noon - 2pm
- Lower Hutt, St Pauls Anglican Church: 3pm - 4.30pm
Hi Guys,
im trying to find an old bath tub to be used as a water hole for a few ducks that we have. if anyone has anything lying round please let me know and we would be happy to take it off your hands :)
Just two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...
We've teamed up with our friends… View moreJust two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...
We've teamed up with our friends at Resene to offer Neighbourly members the chance to apply for one of six prizes to transform a spot in their community that needs a refresh, a spruce or a makeover. You could win up $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories - plus there's spot prizes just for applying! The initiative extends to individuals, organisations, schools, charities, businesses, anyone who wants to make a positive difference in their community. So what are you waiting for?! Apply now.
Are you buying Christmas gifts for loved ones overseas? You can enjoy a 10% early bird discount on International Air Parcels when you send by 12th November. Simply pay for and print your postage online. It's not only a nice little saving but also a great way to beat the festive season rush.
It's Guy Fawkes weekend and we want to encourage everyone to have fun and stay safe this weekend. Please do not bring alcohol or drink it at:
Day Bay Beach: the foreshore area between Marine Drive and Ferry Road to the north, and Waeranga Road to the south from 6pm Sunday 5 November to 6am … View moreIt's Guy Fawkes weekend and we want to encourage everyone to have fun and stay safe this weekend. Please do not bring alcohol or drink it at:
Day Bay Beach: the foreshore area between Marine Drive and Ferry Road to the north, and Waeranga Road to the south from 6pm Sunday 5 November to 6am Monday 6 November. At other times this applies from 9pm to 5am and,
Petone Beach: from the corner of Hutt Road and Jackson Street, Jackson Street up Britannia Street, along Udy Street, down Cuba Street to Heretaunga Street, along Heretaunga Street along the eastern end of Petone, along the length of Petone foreshore, Hutt Road to the intersection with Jackson Street at all times.
To keep everyone safe there is also a bylaw prohibiting the lighting of bonfires within reserves, including the above foreshore and beach areas. Please don't light any large fires (greater than 1m diameter) on reserves, beaches and the foreshore within 5 metres of any vegetation or timber structures, or above the high tide mark.
Have fun everyone and stay safe!
The Wellington version of the monopoly game is on the market with its 22 themed squares and though Lower Hutt, Porirua and Kapiti are included, Upper Hutt misses out apart from what could be termed as being shared with Lower Hutt in respect of the Hutt River though the scene is from the lower … View moreThe Wellington version of the monopoly game is on the market with its 22 themed squares and though Lower Hutt, Porirua and Kapiti are included, Upper Hutt misses out apart from what could be termed as being shared with Lower Hutt in respect of the Hutt River though the scene is from the lower aspects of the river.
Upper Hutt houses the Wellington Royal golf course, the Wellington Racing Club's racecourse and the Wellington speedway
This is one curry restaurant that lets its food do all the talking. Our very own Eric Janssen gave Spices 4.5 stars and says it's well worth a visit. Do you agree?
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