Moera, Lower Hutt

1148 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Xion and Xanthe

Reporter Community News

"Since coming to the SPCA, Xion and Xanthe have become the best of friends and are looking for a forever home to go to together.
They will need a large grassy area with a weatherproof hutch for day time. At night they will need an area inside so we can be with you, their family, and for days … View more
"Since coming to the SPCA, Xion and Xanthe have become the best of friends and are looking for a forever home to go to together.
They will need a large grassy area with a weatherproof hutch for day time. At night they will need an area inside so we can be with you, their family, and for days when it is just too awful to be outside."

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1149 days ago

More care. Less Waste. Better Products.

The Warehouse

Great products shouldn’t cost the earth.

Which is why at the Warehouse we’re bringing you more sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well as less packaging waste.

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Great products shouldn’t cost the earth.

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1150 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

A lovely account of the joy of photographing birds by Rosa Marie.

"A few bird shots taken over the last couple of days! The tuis do feature very heavily in the shots, as they are such wonderful birds to capture, but I have also managed to find redpoles pecking on the grass at school and a … View more
A lovely account of the joy of photographing birds by Rosa Marie.

"A few bird shots taken over the last couple of days! The tuis do feature very heavily in the shots, as they are such wonderful birds to capture, but I have also managed to find redpoles pecking on the grass at school and a lone Rosella! I also spotted a hedge sparrow peering out from the safe haven of a bush. The waxeyes were having a feast in the school compost bin.
Our resident gammy legged blackbird entertained me as he played with his food, a juicy fat worm, then he flew onto the fence to sing to me! He was with us this time last year and we were so thrilled that he came back again this year!"

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1150 days ago

Moera/Gracefield vaccine rates

Reporter Community News

The Ministry of Health has data showing Covid-19 vaccination rates by suburb. For Moera/Gracefield the percentage of the eligible population to have received at least one vaccination is between 79 and 81 per cent. And 44 per cent have had the second dose.
This compares to a national average of … View more
The Ministry of Health has data showing Covid-19 vaccination rates by suburb. For Moera/Gracefield the percentage of the eligible population to have received at least one vaccination is between 79 and 81 per cent. And 44 per cent have had the second dose.
This compares to a national average of 77.92 per cent for first doses and 49.72 per cent for second doses.
The Government says “it’s never been more urgent” to get vaccinated and has announced a national day of action on Saturday, October 16. So, book your jab online at bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz or call 0800 28 29 26.

1150 days ago

Your feedback on the Red Cross website

The Team from Red Cross Shop Petone

Do you visit the New Zealand Red Cross website?
We would love your feedback. Simply hit the button below to access the the survey.
It only takes 5 minutes and will help us improve our website and how you find information about us.

Everyone who does the survey can go in the draw to win one of ten… View more
Do you visit the New Zealand Red Cross website?
We would love your feedback. Simply hit the button below to access the the survey.
It only takes 5 minutes and will help us improve our website and how you find information about us.

Everyone who does the survey can go in the draw to win one of ten Red Cross drink bottles!

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1150 days ago

Botanical coasters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Impress your guests and protect surfaces with these unique wooden coasters using your favourite Resene testpot colours.
Find out how to create your own.

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1150 days ago

Book a free in-home Insulation Assessment today!

EnergySmart - Wellington

EnergySmart offer free in-home Insulation Assessments.

Keen to know what happens during one of our in-home Insulation assessments?

See our latest blog post below

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1150 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene

Resene ColorShop

Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and … View more
Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

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Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
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1150 days ago

It's time to connect: Have your say

Wellington City Council

More changes are proposed on Evans Bay Parade, between Greta Point and Cobham Drive, to complete the route from Miramar to the city.

New walking and biking paths will tie in with the other paths in this area that are already proving popular and make it easier for more people to get around with … View more
More changes are proposed on Evans Bay Parade, between Greta Point and Cobham Drive, to complete the route from Miramar to the city.

New walking and biking paths will tie in with the other paths in this area that are already proving popular and make it easier for more people to get around with fewer trips by car. Other proposed changes will improve the look and feel of this area and create more space for people.

Feedback closes on 12 October.
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1151 days ago

Curtains in rentals

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

Curtains are essential for a warm, healthy home. Here's what to know as a renter to get the most out of your curtains.

Whether a green paisley swirl or a modern muted linen, curtains are essential for a healthy home. More important than the material is the way they’re installed.

When … View more
Curtains are essential for a warm, healthy home. Here's what to know as a renter to get the most out of your curtains.

Whether a green paisley swirl or a modern muted linen, curtains are essential for a healthy home. More important than the material is the way they’re installed.

When warm air hits cold glass, two things happen: the warm air escapes and the newly cooled air forms condensation on the window pane.


The best way of dealing with this is by keeping warm air away from the window with curtains and blinds, which creates a pocket of air between the window and the window covering.

Getting the most out of curtains:
• Ideally, they should touch the floor and the track and curtain should be wider than the window frame. The most important part is to cover the whole window and create a seal against the cold air.
• They should fit tightly against the wall or window frame. Sometimes changing the type of track they’re hung on can close a gap between the window and the curtain. For example, rods and rails are often installed a few centimetres out from the window, which means there can be big gaps and no seal created.
• Pelmets can help to decrease heat loss, but won’t stop it completely.
• Curtains with two layers can increase heat retention, but how they’re fitted is most important.
• Net curtains, installed very close to the window and in contact with the window frame, can be effective.
• Blinds need to be installed snugly inside the window frame to be effective. If they sit out from the window, or if there are gaps between the blind and the frame, they’re not going to keep the heat in.
• Remember to open curtains every morning to make the most of the sun’s heat, and close them at sundown to keep that heat in.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1176 days ago

Wilson Barbecue's Hot Digital Tools

Digital Boost

Hi Wellington,

Being in Level 2 means we can now get out and support our local hospitality services. It’s been a challenging time for many in this sector so it’s vital for these businesses to remain nimble and flexible. Wilson Barbecue is a restaurant and food truck business in Johnsonville … View more
Hi Wellington,

Being in Level 2 means we can now get out and support our local hospitality services. It’s been a challenging time for many in this sector so it’s vital for these businesses to remain nimble and flexible. Wilson Barbecue is a restaurant and food truck business in Johnsonville that has employed a number of different digital strategies to keep growing. Gaining traction through social media with giveaways, influencers, and content - they’ve mastered the art of attracting customers online. As a small business, they’ve utilised a number of digital tools that are hospitality specific ensuring their business can operate smoothly in all areas. Check out their story here for their digital insight learnings.

Let’s keep grabbing a bite to eat or a cup of coffee to support our local hospitality businesses in Wellington!

The Team at Digital Boost

1154 days ago

Upskilll at any stage of your career

Competenz

Print specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.

“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew … View more
Print specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.

“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew it would be a lot of work, but I was assured that I would have plenty of support from the NZ Post team and I did feel I needed a challenge at the time. Given the current climate right now with COVID-19, I knew the qualification would be an advantage if I was to take another path within NZ Post.”

Tracy has just been named as the Diploma of Print Management Student of the Year at the recent national Pride in Print awards, an honour she says was “absolutely blown away” to receive.

Upskilling is for everyone - you don't need to be new to your industry to gain a qualification and advance in your career!
Tracy is a perfect example of this.

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1153 days ago

Emily Benefield creates fresh art from old pages

Reporter Community News

Part-time library assistant Emily Benefield is always on the lookout for the right images and headlines to cut out and include in her collage artworks, but she says she’s only ‘’occasionally’’ tempted to take to the library stocks with her scissors.
“Luckily there’s not much I come … View more
Part-time library assistant Emily Benefield is always on the lookout for the right images and headlines to cut out and include in her collage artworks, but she says she’s only ‘’occasionally’’ tempted to take to the library stocks with her scissors.
“Luckily there’s not much I come across at work that I’d want to chop up, so I don’t get tempted to delete books out of the system for my own purposes,” Benefield laughs.
The Lower Hutt based artist sources much of her imagery from vintage magazines and children’s books of the 1930s to 1960s and delights in juxtaposing the prim and proper characters and scenes with an irreverent twist.

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1152 days ago

Win $4k worth of office gadgets!

The Team from Digital Boost

All set up tech-wise but not sure how to make the most of it? Head to Digital Boost to learn how digital technology can help get your business on the map Find out more

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1153 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Murphy (BA)

Reporter Community News

Marina and Jon Graham are very proud of Murphy.

"Just spotted a cat on Neighbourly and we decided to send you a couple of photos of our dog Murphy. He is a lab cross pointer and he is doing particularly well in countin...the numbers of his snacks   He’s been studying well combining with … View more
Marina and Jon Graham are very proud of Murphy.

"Just spotted a cat on Neighbourly and we decided to send you a couple of photos of our dog Murphy. He is a lab cross pointer and he is doing particularly well in countin...the numbers of his snacks   He’s been studying well combining with some leisure time, so managed to graduate our home university...Hope his academic highness will brighten someone’s day, like he  makes our life happier for more than seven years."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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