Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt

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37 days ago

Congratulations to...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our Tuesday prize draw is here and the following members have won a $50 movie voucher:

Nazim Molla from Te Atatu South

Cassie Stirling from Napier

Jacob Ferris from Saint Martins

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Our Tuesday prize draw is here and the following members have won a $50 movie voucher:

Nazim Molla from Te Atatu South

Cassie Stirling from Napier

Jacob Ferris from Saint Martins

Shania Kenny from Woolston

Are you a winner? Get in touch with our Neighbourly team here to claim your prize.

Not a winner this time? Come back each Tuesday and we will have ongoing prize draws and more winners!

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37 days ago

Beautiful peace lily with ceramic pot

Jenny from Boulcott

Beautiful and healthy peace Lilly, easy to care and grow up, very suitable for office and bedroom plants.
Pick up Boulcott, Lower Hutt

Price: $35

38 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Papamoa, worth just over $1.1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by … View more
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Papamoa, worth just over $1.1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it! Get your tickets today.
Find out more

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45 days ago

Poll: Have you ever been bullied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing … View more
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.

Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Have you ever been bullied?
  • 80% Yes
    80% Complete
  • 19.5% No
    19.5% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1873 votes
42 days ago

Goodies

Jane from Naenae

Morning neighbours.We have,Apples,Bananas Musrooms,Potato.Broccolli.for you.Come along at 10am an take what you need.

41 days ago

For Sale: Location Location Location. Open Home Sun 12.30-1.30

Leanne from Pinehaven

35 Fendalton Crescent! Situated on the lower slopes of Pinehaven this Vendor is priced to sell! Four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 living rooms! BEO$847,000! A short walk to all Silverstream's many amenities as well as the bus at the corner of the street to the Train station! Great for a … View more35 Fendalton Crescent! Situated on the lower slopes of Pinehaven this Vendor is priced to sell! Four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 living rooms! BEO$847,000! A short walk to all Silverstream's many amenities as well as the bus at the corner of the street to the Train station! Great for a family or professionals working from home! Great entertainers home and kitchen for the gourmet chef! Be quick or let this great home with a great price go to someone else!

42 days ago

Vacancies at Volunteer Wellington

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

🌟Two opportunities to join our team! 🌟

➡️ Manager Member Services
This is a part time role working 25 hours per week.

In this busy and varied role, you will be managing and developing our member services programme which will include expanding the membership base, raising the … View more
🌟Two opportunities to join our team! 🌟

➡️ Manager Member Services
This is a part time role working 25 hours per week.

In this busy and varied role, you will be managing and developing our member services programme which will include expanding the membership base, raising the profile of the volunteer sector, and developing meaningful relationships with key organisations.

Bringing experience across the NFP/Volunteer sector will be the foundation to your success. You will be experienced in managing and developing a member services programme, be proactive, truly believe in the value of volunteering and have a strong community focus.

You will be required to work all day Monday and Wednesdays with the rest of the hours to be negotiated around what works for you. Working in a small team of 8 passionate people, you will have a great level of support and assistance around you, to deliver great results.

The day-to-day responsibilities will include: leading the Member Services Programme; retaining and growing membership; developing and delivering resources; attending events and evaluating the service offerings of our organisation.

The preferred candidate will: have experience working in a NFP/NGO/Charitable organisation; have a passion for volunteering with experience or exposure to volunteer services; with strong communication skills and exceptional customer service.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to discuss further and you have the relevant skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Forte Recruitment link below:
🌐 forterecruitment.co.nz...

➡️ Coordinator Preparation for Employment programme

Fixed term contract: 20 hours per week

Are you someone who enjoys making a difference in people's lives?

We are seeking a part time Coordinator for our successful Preparation for Employment Programme on a one year fixed term contract from 1 June 2024 to July 2025. You will work closely with people on a main Work and Income benefit and support them into volunteering as a pathway into employability. Our goal is to help remove some of the barriers to sustainable employment for our clients and we know volunteering is a great pathway towards this. You will be required to work all day Monday and Wednesdays with the rest of the hours to be negotiated around what works for you.

Primary Objectives of the role include: engaging with, and motivating our Work and Income clients to identify their strengths and overcome their barriers to employment; accurately recording information and fulfill accountability reporting criteria. Building relationships with key Work and Income staff and with our community membership is essential to develop meaningful support to the clients.

To be successful in this role you will have: motivational interviewing interviewing skills; experience with one to one mentoring; empathy and an ability to motivate and build confidence in clients; an awareness of the complexities and impacts of being out of the paid workforce. And above all patience, perseverance, and a positive attitude. If this sounds like you please apply via the seek link below:

🌐 tinyurl.com...

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41 days ago

Be aware of this WhatsApp scam

The Team from Wellington District Police

Police are warning people to be wary of a WhatsApp scam following an increase in reports in the Wellington District.

In this case scammers use WhatsApp to impersonate family members or friends in saying they need help and in particular need money.

Victims of this scam have received a message … View more
Police are warning people to be wary of a WhatsApp scam following an increase in reports in the Wellington District.

In this case scammers use WhatsApp to impersonate family members or friends in saying they need help and in particular need money.

Victims of this scam have received a message from an unknown number, claiming to be a loved one who has just lost their phone and got a replacement.

The scammer then attempts to obtain the victim’s credit card information.

These kinds of scams run constantly and while most people will not respond or buy into them, some people are more vulnerable.

We urge people to have conversations with vulnerable or elderly family members, to help ensure they are aware of the tactics often used by scammers and don't become victims.

If you are in doubt because a person is claiming to be a family member or friend, ask them a personal question – for example their date of birth, maiden name, pet name or name of a sibling.

Do not provide a password, credit card or bank details without making absolute sure, it is someone you know.

No legitimate agency will contact you and ask for your bank details or credit card out of the blue.

Police’s message on scams like this is simple – do not engage with anyone on the phone, and if you think you are being scammed report the incident immediately.

Anyone who believes they are a victim of a scam, in person, over the phone or online, should immediately report it to their bank, and then to their local Police.

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41 days ago

Social climber

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Building framed bunk beds and finishing with curtains, Resene Indian Ink and Resene Colorwood Bark elevates the bach classic. Kids also love them at home. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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42 days ago

Volunteers needed in Wainuiomata

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

Do you have a passion for retail, enjoy assisting people and would like to join a friendly retail team? The Te Omanga Hospice Shop in Wainuiomata needs more volunteers! For more info, and to register your interest, please visit our website at⬇️:

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48 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: Renting rights with CAB's Sacha Green

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are continuing our Q&A sessions on Neighbourly. This week we have the amazing Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your renting rights.

A little bit about Sacha:
She has been working for CABNZ for 10 years and is … View more
We are continuing our Q&A sessions on Neighbourly. This week we have the amazing Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your renting rights.

A little bit about Sacha:
She has been working for CABNZ for 10 years and is passionate about empowering people with knowledge of their rights as well as ensuring access to justice.

She helps support the team of over 2,000 trained volunteers who deliver the CAB service in 80 neighbourhoods around Aotearoa by providing advice and support at a national level on a wide range of issues. One of Sacha’s work areas is leading the CAB’s social justice work on housing and tenancy issues.

Whether you're a flatmate, landlord, boarder or flatmate, you can leave a comment below and Sacha will share an answer on Wednesday from 9.30am. You may want to ask about notice periods, bond fulfillment, reasonable rent increases, or even whose responsibility it is to deal with mould in the home.

Join Sacha here on Wednesday at 9.30am. See you then!.

⇩ Share your question below ⇩

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42 days ago

Goodies

Jane from Naenae

Watch this post today neighbours an see what we have to offer you.

44 days ago

Sharing the taste of our world

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

Do you have culinary skills you'd like to share to celebrate Refugee Week in June? Come along to an info session this Thursday 16th May, 12:30 - 2pm at Everybody Eats to learn how you can get involved in this fun event. All the details are below ⬇️

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43 days ago

Mahi Aroha Awards 2024

The Team from Volunteer Wellington

Nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards are closed – we are so impressed with the number and quality of nominations! Thank you to everyone who took the time to make a nomination.

Congratulations to all the nominees – your time, energy and efforts are recognised by your community and that is … View more
Nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards are closed – we are so impressed with the number and quality of nominations! Thank you to everyone who took the time to make a nomination.

Congratulations to all the nominees – your time, energy and efforts are recognised by your community and that is what the Mahi Aroha Awards celebrate!

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43 days ago

Making Paper Buddies For Women's Rights In Internet Banking & Parenthood

Sonali from Wainuiomata

Let's make paper buddies advocating for women's rights in Internet banking & parenthood!

If you are employee of ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank & Westpac plus any more banks not mentioned above as well as fertility clinics & Plunket, please glue these paper buddies filled with … View more
Let's make paper buddies advocating for women's rights in Internet banking & parenthood!

If you are employee of ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank & Westpac plus any more banks not mentioned above as well as fertility clinics & Plunket, please glue these paper buddies filled with messages in windows of your workplaces!

You are welcome to put any messages related to women's rights in Internet banking & parenthood!

Messages written on paper buddies should be:
1. "I Can Do Internet Banking But Doctors Say Having Children Are Unrealistic For Me"
2. "Why Am I Not Allowed To Have Children Even Though I Can Do Internet Banking?"
3. "I Can Do My Business On TradeMe But Doctors Are Trying To Stop Me From Having Children"
4. "TradeMe Always Helps Me Succeed So Why Can't Doctors See That?"
5. "Other Women Are Allowed To Have Children & Do Their Business On TradeMe So Why Not Me?"
6. "How Do I Show Doctors That I Can Use Internet Banking To Have Children?"
7. "Internet Banking Is Awesome Tool In Helping You Have Children"
8. "Tell Doctors That I Can Plan Everything On Internet Banking When I Have Children"
9. "What Is The Problem With Doctors Stopping Women Using Internet Banking From Having Children?"
10. "Please End Discrimination Against Women Who Knows About Internet Banking"

You can choose one of these messages above or add your own messages to these paper buddies advocating for women's rights in Internet banking & parenthood!

You can also decorate your paper buddies or just leave your paper buddies completely blank with only messages on front & back

More people making paper buddies to go on display in windows everywhere to speak up for women facing discrimination just because they are using Internet banking, more likely we are to end discrimination against women who use Internet banking!

Then doctors will stop discriminating against women who use Internet banking when they see paper buddies on display in windows everywhere!

Show everyone that women deserves to become mums with help from Internet banking!

Remember that "nothing is impossible when you have access to Internet banking!"
Remember that "nothing is unrealistic when you have access to Internet banking!"

Let's work together to END discrimination against women who use Internet banking!

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