Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

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1400 days ago

Open Homes: A necessary nightmare

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

So, I spent a weekend hitting the open homes and seeing what it's like to try to buy as a solo person. Folks, it's tough out there... As an older, single person, it's really tough. Take a look at how I found "the churn" and let me know how it compares to your experience.

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1398 days ago

Dairy owner chases man with gun

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Don't mess with Paksha Mukesh Patel.​
The plucky Hastings dairy owner chased an armed robber out of her dairy after he demanded money.
Patel said she was a “little bit scared” during the ordeal, but wanted to protect what was hers.

1395 days ago

HVHS principal Ross Sinclair will be misssed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Hutt Valley High School community is mourning the death of popular principal Ross Sinclair.
Sinclair, who had been ill for more than a year and had taken leave from the school about six weeks ago, died on the weekend.
Sinclair was 65. He is survived by wife Annabelle, and children Alexander, … View more
The Hutt Valley High School community is mourning the death of popular principal Ross Sinclair.
Sinclair, who had been ill for more than a year and had taken leave from the school about six weeks ago, died on the weekend.
Sinclair was 65. He is survived by wife Annabelle, and children Alexander, Charlotte and Emily.

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1399 days ago

A 30sqm home in the Wairarapa has sold for almost $600,000

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Yes, the headline is right. A 30sqm home in the Wairarapa on a 447sqm section in Daniel St, Martinborough, sold at auction for $595,000.
Tremain Real Estate sales consultant Pete Sykes said the price was “up there”, given the size of the land and the building.
“It is a bit unusual but the … View more
Yes, the headline is right. A 30sqm home in the Wairarapa on a 447sqm section in Daniel St, Martinborough, sold at auction for $595,000.
Tremain Real Estate sales consultant Pete Sykes said the price was “up there”, given the size of the land and the building.
“It is a bit unusual but the market has been bit unusual since Covid.”
Do you think prices in the region have hit a peak yet or will prices continue to rise?

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1395 days ago

Sustainable shopping for every whānau

The Warehouse

A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now … View more
A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now we’re at 8,000 and counting – and with 5,000 of them available for just $20 or less, sustainable is more affordable than ever.
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1396 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Jessica

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Something a bit different this week a Red Eared Slider, turtle. She was found in Wainuiomata.

"I am now looking for a pond. If I had company in the pond like another turtle, that's even better. I am quite grumpy for a turtle, so will need an experienced person to adopt me. If you have an… View more
Something a bit different this week a Red Eared Slider, turtle. She was found in Wainuiomata.

"I am now looking for a pond. If I had company in the pond like another turtle, that's even better. I am quite grumpy for a turtle, so will need an experienced person to adopt me. If you have an amazing setup and are looking for a new family member, please get in touch with my caregivers."
Check out her listing at the Wellington SPCA.

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1397 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Blue

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

"I am a Maine Coon my name is Blue and love to climb. I am a big boy and not quite two years old."
Proud owner Dianne Foley submitted the picture of Blue with his little mate Joey.

The Pet of the Day is no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on … View more
"I am a Maine Coon my name is Blue and love to climb. I am a big boy and not quite two years old."
Proud owner Dianne Foley submitted the picture of Blue with his little mate Joey.

The Pet of the Day is 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 with a recent photo.

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1396 days ago

Successful businesses are built on trust

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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Neighbourly - a local social … View more
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1396 days ago

No Power

Christine from Avalon

Power out in Tennyson Ave

1397 days ago

OPEN

Jane from Naenae

Forgot that the Pataka Aroha will be open Tomorrow 8:30-4:30pm.Not sure about the rest of the week (,Road works pending )

1397 days ago

Stump removal starting at $180

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Getting a tree stump out of the ground is an almost impossible undertaking without the correct equipment, knowledge and experience. Using the safest and most up to date equipment for removing stumps, we are experienced in stump removals on residential and commercial structures.
For a reasonable … View more
Getting a tree stump out of the ground is an almost impossible undertaking without the correct equipment, knowledge and experience. Using the safest and most up to date equipment for removing stumps, we are experienced in stump removals on residential and commercial structures.
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1412 days ago
1397 days ago

Last Chance for Tickets

Orchestra Wellington

Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, a Sugar Plum Fairy ballerina and a special celebrity guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages. We’ll also have pre-concert entertainment before the show … View moreJust $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, a Sugar Plum Fairy ballerina and a special celebrity guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages. We’ll also have pre-concert entertainment before the show for the little ones.

Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Buy tickets now

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1398 days ago
1398 days ago

Do you know what to do in the garden this weekend?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn … View more
Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.

Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!

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