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First-home buyers Yang Gan and Julia Chu couldn’t be more excited to have finally found their first home.
The Lower Hutt couple have been looking for somewhere to buy for two years.
They have purchased a property in Central on Copeland, a project being driven by the Hutt City councils property … View moreFirst-home buyers Yang Gan and Julia Chu couldn’t be more excited to have finally found their first home.
The Lower Hutt couple have been looking for somewhere to buy for two years.
They have purchased a property in Central on Copeland, a project being driven by the Hutt City councils property company Urban Plus Ltd.
The new homes are in a medium-density development of 34 two-storey townhouses, due to be completed in the upcoming months. Ten of the homes were released to market at $550,000, making home ownership a possibility to buyers who had previously been shut out of the property market.
When Toni Jeffs retired from competitive swimming in 2007, a Stuff journalist boldly predicted she would not be forgotten.
"So, while Jeffs will be left watching the Commonwealth Games team from her living room this year, there is little doubt one of New Zealand swimming's most colourful … View moreWhen Toni Jeffs retired from competitive swimming in 2007, a Stuff journalist boldly predicted she would not be forgotten.
"So, while Jeffs will be left watching the Commonwealth Games team from her living room this year, there is little doubt one of New Zealand swimming's most colourful characters will not be forgotten from sporting history."
Never one to shy away from controversy, Jeffs was arguably best known for being sponsored by a strip club at the Barcelona Olympics.
Jeffs won two Commonwealth bronze medals and was 27th at the Olympics.
At a time when many top swimmers stopped competing in their early 20s, Jeffs was notable for her long career in the pool.
In 2003 Jeffs won a legal battle against the New Zealand Olympic Committee, who admitted a selection blunder had cost her a place in the Olympic team.
The year before, at the Manchester Commonwealth Games, she regained her New Zealand title and won bronze in the 50m freestyle.
In 2007, she hinted that she would take up Masters swimming and refused to rule out a comeback. At that time, she was living on a lifestyle block in the Wairarapa.
Despite the prediction that she would not be forgotten, she has been out of the limelight in the years since.
A poll on Neighbourly was overwhelmingly in favour of Aayla Toman playing in the Pacific Youth Cup in Wainuiomata over the weekend.
Nearly 1200 people took part in our pool and 76 per cent were in favour of her playing.
Unfortunately, doing the haka with her team-mates was as close as she got to … View moreA poll on Neighbourly was overwhelmingly in favour of Aayla Toman playing in the Pacific Youth Cup in Wainuiomata over the weekend.
Nearly 1200 people took part in our pool and 76 per cent were in favour of her playing.
Unfortunately, doing the haka with her team-mates was as close as she got to the action.
Aayla, 13, had hoped to take the field for the Te Whanganui-a-Tara U13s at the Pacific Youth Cup in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, on Saturday, but was told the referee would not allow the game to start if she played.
Standing on the sideline during her team’s first match against Samoa Wellington, Aayla said she had been overcome with emotion before the match, but doing the haka had made her feel better.
Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.
Hey Neighbourly folk, can you work out who this is and where the picture was taken. The only hint I will give is that it was 1909.
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Our Pet of the Day is Poppy, a five month old King Charles cavalier, who was born on ANZAC weekend.
Owner Rob Nicol says she loves chilling out and sleeping in the sun.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday.
… View moreOur Pet of the Day is Poppy, a five month old King Charles cavalier, who was born on ANZAC weekend.
Owner Rob Nicol says she loves chilling out and sleeping in the sun.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday.
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz
Hey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty … View moreHey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty shearwaters, kākāriki, aka red-crowned parakeet, numerous skinks, and on the way back a spotted shag near the Days Bay wharf.
All three birds are new species for me. I'm afraid I have no idea what sort of skink this is, I think common skink, but it has a dark iris? Suggestions from those in the know much appreciated - I'm going cross-eyed trying to work it out on the internet.
Funny story, both Chris and I thought this was a railway spike holding up the wood on the edge of the step, then Chris said "wait, that spike has little hands."
Hi neighbours.About time we caught up.On Sun 29th Nov,as stated previously we are hosting a pre Xmas Fun Day for the Children thru out Poneke.Sadly we only have 1 Girls gift.If your girls no longer need her things I will gladly take them off your hands.The response for toys has been overwhelming … View moreHi neighbours.About time we caught up.On Sun 29th Nov,as stated previously we are hosting a pre Xmas Fun Day for the Children thru out Poneke.Sadly we only have 1 Girls gift.If your girls no longer need her things I will gladly take them off your hands.The response for toys has been overwhelming and so thankful to all who have given to put a smile on another childs face.Nga mihi koutou katoa.
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Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at… View moreHello Everyone,
We have a great newsletter for you this week. mailchi.mp...
Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at Rita Angus in Kilbirnie, to get tips on healthy sleeping and improve leg strength, balance and flexibility at one of our Steady As You GO classes.
We have a funny Poem in "Your Voice" written by DJ Bradley. Test your general knowledge and whip up a delicious panzanella salad in our "Entertainment" section.
We hope you enjoy and stay safe x
Work is progressing on the wastewater pipe repair in the slip lane near Randwick Road, Hutt Park. Traffic management is in place which includes the removal of a portion of the traffic island to help direct traffic flow away from our work site.
Work will continue next week which means the slip lane… View moreWork is progressing on the wastewater pipe repair in the slip lane near Randwick Road, Hutt Park. Traffic management is in place which includes the removal of a portion of the traffic island to help direct traffic flow away from our work site.
Work will continue next week which means the slip lane will remain closed until further notice.
Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.
The Progroup - Wellington franchise, part of the nationwide Property Improvement Specialists franchise group is offered for immediate sale.
The business is an established operating franchise with fantastic income potential and lifestyle. The Progroup is one of the best franchise groups in the … View moreThe Progroup - Wellington franchise, part of the nationwide Property Improvement Specialists franchise group is offered for immediate sale.
The business is an established operating franchise with fantastic income potential and lifestyle. The Progroup is one of the best franchise groups in the country with nationwide presence, and support systems that are second to none. This is the first time this Wellington franchise has been offered for sale since its inception.
* Deck&FencePro has been in operation for 6+ years providing maintenance and restoration of outdoor timber structures (decks, fences, garage doors, patio furniture)
This franchise also has access to other divisions within the group.
* GaragePro products and services provide additional income streams from garage carpet, door and ceiling insulation, door seals, attic ladders and more.
* GrassPro services give access to The ProGroup synthetic turf products.
TheProgroup offers one of the lowest fixed franchise fee structures around with no royalties on earnings. Typical earnings of $3000/wk.
If you are sick of the daily commute, or the hassles of corporate life, and would like an opportunity to be your own boss, working your own hours in the local area, with great income potential, this business could be perfect for you. No experience is necessary as full training is provided.
TheProgroup - Wellington: Expressions of interest at $75,000 plus GST (if any) welcomed. A van is also for sale at $12,000 + GST (if any).
Contact Mike Christie (Owner Operator) on 021 597-302, or mike.c@theprogroup.co.nz for further information.
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As always trick or treaters are more than welcome at our place on Kerkwall Drive in Naenae. This year we've added a few extra bits to our Halloween decorations including some holograms in the windows and our spiders have gone crazy on the front of our house. If you can, come a little later … View moreAs always trick or treaters are more than welcome at our place on Kerkwall Drive in Naenae. This year we've added a few extra bits to our Halloween decorations including some holograms in the windows and our spiders have gone crazy on the front of our house. If you can, come a little later when it's dark to get the full effect. youtu.be...
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View moreTo celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
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