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Just two days left to participate in our ‘Ukraine Connection’ virtual film fundraiser supporting Soroptimist groups in Moldova, Poland and Romania to help Ukrainian refugee families coming across their borders. If timing doesn’t suit for the film, feel free to follow the instructions for … View moreJust two days left to participate in our ‘Ukraine Connection’ virtual film fundraiser supporting Soroptimist groups in Moldova, Poland and Romania to help Ukrainian refugee families coming across their borders. If timing doesn’t suit for the film, feel free to follow the instructions for donating at this point, and come back to the film (if you want to) at a later date: www.neighbourly.co.nz...
Transmission Gully will open soon, resulting in thousands of more cars and trucks using State Highway 58. Work, upgrading the road, is continuing but both Hutt mayors, Campbell Barry and Wayne Guppy, are concerned about safety.
What impact will Transmission Gully have on roads in the Hutt Valley … View moreTransmission Gully will open soon, resulting in thousands of more cars and trucks using State Highway 58. Work, upgrading the road, is continuing but both Hutt mayors, Campbell Barry and Wayne Guppy, are concerned about safety.
What impact will Transmission Gully have on roads in the Hutt Valley and is SH 58 safe?
Tell us what you think and remember to put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.
This weeks pet is Scrag, who belongs to Alex Mahoney from Hawke's Bay.
"This is my old boy Scrag, he’s a very pampered and spoilt dog after being a rescue from a bad past. I hope he can make the page."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View moreThis weeks pet is Scrag, who belongs to Alex Mahoney from Hawke's Bay.
"This is my old boy Scrag, he’s a very pampered and spoilt dog after being a rescue from a bad past. I hope he can make the page."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
This weeks SPCA pet is Cruise.
"Hey, I'm Cruise and like my name suggests, I am a very chill dude who is happy to make friends with both humans and dogs. I am confident, curious and full of beans when I'm not by your side or enjoying some zzz's. I would make the ultimate … View moreThis weeks SPCA pet is Cruise.
"Hey, I'm Cruise and like my name suggests, I am a very chill dude who is happy to make friends with both humans and dogs. I am confident, curious and full of beans when I'm not by your side or enjoying some zzz's. I would make the ultimate exploring companion for the outdoorsy type and I am bound to keep you on your toes with activities all year round. Still being an eager young lad, I have been learning how to walk nicely on lead and how to stick close off lead for some excellent hiking adventures. I thrive with the company of other dogs and am wanting a canine brother or sister to go home to as I don't want to be left alone for the day. I'm not suitable for a home with young kids but I love to meet all sorts of people. Unfortunately I'm not able to go to a home with cats or small animals. I'd make a great family dog or a companion for a solo owner. I am a boy who loves to cuddle up against you and enjoys going on outdoor adventures with you and your existing dog."
Photo by Jo Moore Photographer
Temperatures are going down, but it's easy to bring the warmth up at home without heating up your power bill or our planet.
It's second nature to us to add layers when we go out. We pull on socks, leggings, jumpers, coats, and hats.
For a warm and inviting winter home, layer up … View moreTemperatures are going down, but it's easy to bring the warmth up at home without heating up your power bill or our planet.
It's second nature to us to add layers when we go out. We pull on socks, leggings, jumpers, coats, and hats.
For a warm and inviting winter home, layer up your spaces with our growing range of sustainable and affordable cushions, throws, and furniture.
Start adding your layers today and by the time winter really kicks in, you'll be ready to kick back and relax.
As we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of … View moreAs we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of these events can be devastating!
Using the Climate Insights residential property tool, you can identify any risks that your home may face in the future with a changing climate. This information, along with adaptation options, allows you to prepare!
To everything (tern, tern, tern)
There is a season (tern, tern, tern)
And a time to every purpose, under heaven
We can thank Pete Seeger for the song and Louise Thomas for the picture, and description of a black fronted tern.
"Continuing on with the rare terns that have been randomly turning … View moreTo everything (tern, tern, tern)
There is a season (tern, tern, tern)
And a time to every purpose, under heaven
We can thank Pete Seeger for the song and Louise Thomas for the picture, and description of a black fronted tern.
"Continuing on with the rare terns that have been randomly turning (terning) up on the Kāpiti Coast, this is a juvenile black-fronted tern/tarapirohe (Chlidonias albostriatus) - a bit of a standout among the white-fronted terns because of the orange legs (and smaller body). As he gets older his beak will turn orange too. In breeding plumage the cap goes black all the way to the bill. They are apparently reasonably common in the South Island and have often been recorded wintering around Wellington, but this is my first time spotting one. Plimmerton on Sunday. Bird #61 in 2022."
Our House of the Week this week is a spacious home with stunning panoramic views in Judgeford. For sale through Gavin Faulke and Andy Cooling of Harcourts. A must-see in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a spacious home with stunning panoramic views in Judgeford. For sale through Gavin Faulke and Andy Cooling of Harcourts. A must-see in today's edition of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View morePutting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.
Subscribe by 5pm on 4 April and go in the draw to win a 65" Sony TV. For details and T&Cs see here.
Sign up here (it's free!).
Sold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's … View moreSold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's experiences with Neighbourly. It doesn't have to be anything momentous; some of the simplest stories are the most heart-warming.
Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View moreHi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.
Our Lower Hutt Soroptimist group had to postpone our normal film fundraiser due to Covid, but we've come up with an alternative. We would like to support East European Soroptimist groups who are sheltering Ukrainian refugee families, especially women and children, flooding across the borders … View moreOur Lower Hutt Soroptimist group had to postpone our normal film fundraiser due to Covid, but we've come up with an alternative. We would like to support East European Soroptimist groups who are sheltering Ukrainian refugee families, especially women and children, flooding across the borders into their countries. Groups in Moldova, Poland and Romania are providing food, water, blankets and shelter where possible, and have put out a call for help to buy more food and blankets so they can support more refugees. The Soroptimist International Europe Disaster Recovery Fund is currently channeling donations to these Soroptimist groups who have provided evidence that they are directly helping Ukrainian refugees coming into their countries.
Our Lower Hutt Soroptimist group would like to invite friends, family and supportive members of the public to participate in our 'Ukraine Connection' virtual film fundraiser, available until 31 March 2022. Participation can take two forms:
1. DONATIONS ONLY (closes 31 March 2022)
If you prefer to simply donate to show your support, at any time from now until 31 March 2022, you can make a donation to the Soroptimist International Europe Disaster Recovery Fund: www.soroptimisteurope.org...
A few things to note:
· You will need a credit card to donate. When you click Donate by Paypal, you will see a page where you can select to pay by credit card rather than Paypal.
· You need to enter a cellphone number at one point in the process.
· The donation is made in Euros. As at 26/3/2022, ONE New Zealand dollar is worth about $0.63 euros. So if you donate 12 euros, you will be donating about 20 NZ dollars.
2. DONATE AND WATCH FILM WITH CONNECTION TO UKRAINE
Make the donation (see 1 above) and then settle in to watch the very well-reviewed comedy drama “Woman at war”, available for $7 through the Deluxe At Home film screening website: athome.deluxecinemas.co.nz...
This 2019 film is about an Icelandic woman fighting to protect her local environment whose ‘ecowarrior’ agenda is disrupted when she is offered the opportunity to adopt a young Ukrainian girl (hence the Ukraine Connection). It is rated PG, and the 'Rotten Tomatoes' meta-review website gives it an audience rating of 86% and a film critics rating of 97%.
A few things to note:
· You will need a credit card to pay for the film
· You need to set up an account on the Deluxe At Home film screening website (athome.deluxecinemas.co.nz... setting up an account is free
· You get seven days in which to start your viewing period.
· You get a viewing period of 48 hours once you start (so, if you start watching and get interrupted, or prefer to watch in two sessions, that's fine, provided you complete within 48 hours).
· This film has subtitles.
SUMMARY FOR PARTICIPANTS
· Donate via this link: www.soroptimisteurope.org...
· Set up account, pay for and watch the film via this link: athome.deluxecinemas.co.nz...
(After the fundraiser has finished, we will put up a link for participants to a very brief survey of how it went. The survey is optional. We would very much appreciate it if participants can complete it so we can try to gauge the effectiveness of the fundraiser).
We hope you can join us in this fundraising project :-)
Hi Neighbourly folk. You would have seen an article in your local paper on Te Omanga Hospice. It is a really tough time for charities at the moment and hospices, like Te Omanga are struggling.
Have you thought about making a donation to your favourite charity?
Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured… View moreTransform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured lines or a paint-brush riot – anything goes!
Find out how to create your own.
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