Normandale, Lower Hutt

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1248 days ago

Experience the latest hearing aid technology!

Bloom

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1248 days ago

Looking for an apprentice?

Competenz

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1249 days ago

Plans "Daysh Cottage" 884 High St LHutt [now demolished]

Sandra from Normandale

Said to be an 'Historic Property' which is what we knew as 'Daysh Cottage' at 884 High St has now been removed and thankfully taken to Wairarapa to be renovated.
HCC Archives Plans of the Cottage [corner High and Daysh once Cottle St roundabout] show that in 1948 - Welsford the… View more
Said to be an 'Historic Property' which is what we knew as 'Daysh Cottage' at 884 High St has now been removed and thankfully taken to Wairarapa to be renovated.
HCC Archives Plans of the Cottage [corner High and Daysh once Cottle St roundabout] show that in 1948 - Welsford the Chemist - renovated the cottage while giving his work address 868 High St, as a contact.
Closest history is that Daysh sold to Cottle 1900 and he in turn sold the land for 23 sections in Park Ave suburb.

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1249 days ago

Ellacombe Bells Bicentenary

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

Megan Richter and Graeme Ross on the St James bells. We are taking part in the Chime Around the World today as part of the bicentenary celebration of the invention of the ‘Ellacombe Chimes’.
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1249 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Opal

Reporter Community News

Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Opal, who is approximately ten months old.

"Hi there, my name is Opal and I am special girl looking a special home. If you are looking for a goofball dog then I'm the girl for you. I can be very silly, so if you are looking for a laugh then look no further. I … View more
Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Opal, who is approximately ten months old.

"Hi there, my name is Opal and I am special girl looking a special home. If you are looking for a goofball dog then I'm the girl for you. I can be very silly, so if you are looking for a laugh then look no further. I am looking for a home with adults only and without small animals due to my quirks and behaviours shown previously. This kind of environment will help me to thrive in training and help me to settle into my new home. I always have a pep in my step and worm my way into peoples' hearts in very little time. I look forward to continuing training with my new owners and am sure to put a smile on your face at the end of a long day. I do come with a medical waiver that my new owners would need to be made aware of. If you think I am the gal for you, contact the canine team for more information."

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1249 days ago

Wrap your home in nature

Resene ColorShop

Nature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.

View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene … View more
Nature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.

View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene ColorShop or get a taste of the latest releases online
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1249 days ago

Are you Winter ready?

New Vision Enterprises

The days are getting shorter and wetter. Winter is a few weeks away. To help get Winter ready keep your drainage flowing properly on your property. Take some time to make sure that drains and gutters are free from debris.

Maintaining your existing drainage solutions and freeing them from any … View more
The days are getting shorter and wetter. Winter is a few weeks away. To help get Winter ready keep your drainage flowing properly on your property. Take some time to make sure that drains and gutters are free from debris.

Maintaining your existing drainage solutions and freeing them from any build-up of natural debris (such as grass, weeds, summer growth, fallen leaves and silt) on your property is essential during this time of the year.

If you have any questions or need help with drainage solutions, give us a call. We're a local family business and here to help.
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1250 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Rio

Reporter Community News

Our Pet of the Day is Rio who belongs to Sonia Saba from Martinborough.
"Rio comes to work in the vineyard everyday, rain, shine or even frost. Hence the Jacket."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember … View more
Our Pet of the Day is Rio who belongs to Sonia Saba from Martinborough.
"Rio comes to work in the vineyard everyday, rain, shine or even frost. Hence the Jacket."
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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1251 days ago

COVID-19 testing update

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHBs continue to test for COVID-19 across the region with 3713 swabs having been administered on Thursday 24 June across Kāpiti, Porirua, Wellington, Lower Hutt, and Upper Hutt, up from 2100 swabs the previous day. 💛

Thank you to everyone who needed a test … View more
Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHBs continue to test for COVID-19 across the region with 3713 swabs having been administered on Thursday 24 June across Kāpiti, Porirua, Wellington, Lower Hutt, and Upper Hutt, up from 2100 swabs the previous day. 💛

Thank you to everyone who needed a test and got one, and to all the amazing staff at our testing sites!

Ka pai tō mahi whānau 💛✨

Just a reminder, if you have been to a location of interest (bit.ly...) or are displaying COVID-19 symptoms please call Healthline (0800 358 5453) to book a test. A full list of testing locations and hours are available on our website: bit.ly...

Read more here: bit.ly...

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1251 days ago

Why are my windows damp all the time?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

How do you know it’s winter? When the windows start dripping. While it might seem like just another staple of New Zealand homes, you don’t have to put up with a pool of water at the bottom of your windows every morning.

How condensation forms and why it matters: Condensation is the result of… View more
How do you know it’s winter? When the windows start dripping. While it might seem like just another staple of New Zealand homes, you don’t have to put up with a pool of water at the bottom of your windows every morning.

How condensation forms and why it matters: Condensation is the result of water warming up, evaporating, then turning back into a liquid once it touches a cold surface. You know when you breathe onto a mirror and you can use your finger to write messages in the remaining mist? That’s condensation. The same thing happens with the moist air in your home and your cold windows.

What's the big deal about moisture anyway? Moisture doesn’t just make your home feel cold and damp, it causes mould too. Mould has all sorts of nasty effects on your health and it thrives in wet environments.

The condensation on the inside of your windows is a good indicator that there is too much moisture in your home. You can get accurate readings from a ‘hygrometer’; a cheap little device that you can get from many hardware stores that tells you exactly how humid the room is.

Ideally, you’d use one in each room of your house over the course of a few days to get an idea of which room is in most need of attention. If the reading is over 65% relative humidity and below 18 degrees Celsius, it might be time to take the following steps, depending on the room.

Kitchen
Boiling water and cooking kai releases up to 3 litres of water every day---it’s one of the worst offenders in the fight against wet windows. Doing the dishes isn’t much better, contributing up to 1 litre per day. To reduce the impact, remember to:
• Keep the extractor fan on. Your range hood should be larger than the cooking surface it’s venting, and should be venting directly outside---not to the roof space. Otherwise, it might end up damaging the insulation and internal roof structures. If you’re renting and the extractor fan doesn’t tick those boxes, it’s worth discussing with your landlord. They don’t want moisture or mould in your home either.
• Keep pots covered. If you’re boiling potatoes, pasta or just making a cup of coffee or tea, keep the lid on while the water heats up and while the contents cooks. Not only does this keep the steam inside, it also means the water boils faster---less energy used, a lower utility bill, and a faster dinner!

BATHROOM
Don’t worry, cleaning your teeth isn’t spreading moisture into the air, no matter how vigorously you scrub. But the bath and the shower certainly are, with each person releasing 1.5 litres of water per day with their washes.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1251 days ago

Clelands store Taita Lower Hutt 1861

Sandra from Normandale

Clelands store was close to Daysh, Cottle, Capt J T Adams and Adam Gordon opposite Masons Gardens.
History of Lower Hutt long gone.

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1253 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This picture of a well known Wellingtonian should not be too difficult. What do you remember about her?

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1251 days ago

Red Cross Shop in Petone

Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone

Donate shop Quality used “Country Road “ garments to Red Cross shop in Petone and receive a $10 off voucher at Country Road ( conditions apply )

Red Cross shop in Petone
169 Jackson st

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1251 days ago

Birdsong

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

Be entertained by feathered friends enticed to your garden by making your own bird feeder painted in favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own.

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