Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights, Upper Hutt

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412 days ago

Preparing Your Home For Sale

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

For many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.

There are two things to consider when … View more
For many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.

There are two things to consider when you’ve decided to sell up – how to present your home so it’s appealing to buyers and packing up your home for the physical move.

Before you jump into renovations to make the place look shiny and new, think carefully about the value they will add to the house and whether you’ll recover that cost in the sale price. Renovations can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, so they’re only worth making if they’ll add significant value to your house sale.

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414 days ago

Poll: Have you had a parcel stolen?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christmas is on its way and for those of us with family across the country this means posting gifts from afar. Unfortunately, with the rise of mail theft in our communities, this can be risky business. Have you had a parcel stolen in your neighbourhood? Vote in our poll and share below whether this… View moreChristmas is on its way and for those of us with family across the country this means posting gifts from afar. Unfortunately, with the rise of mail theft in our communities, this can be risky business. Have you had a parcel stolen in your neighbourhood? Vote in our poll and share below whether this influences how you're gifting nowadays.

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

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Have you had a parcel stolen?
  • 25.2% Yes I have
    25.2% Complete
  • 74.8% No, never
    74.8% Complete
1319 votes
412 days ago

Black Friday's Almost Here!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hold on a sec, mind-blowing deals are on the way! But before you rush in, take a moment to read our latest article for shopping tips that'll help you save hundreds of dollars this Black Friday.

Also, don't miss our Black Friday deals on broadband and power plans, plus PriceMe to … View more
Hold on a sec, mind-blowing deals are on the way! But before you rush in, take a moment to read our latest article for shopping tips that'll help you save hundreds of dollars this Black Friday.

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412 days ago

Garage Sale 11th November 2023

Ronnie from Elderslea

Garage sale at 48 Fraser Cres, Elderslea, Upper Hutt,this Saturday 11/11/23 @ 8.00 am. General household items, plants, new and used toys, all sorts.

Negotiable

413 days ago

Heretaunga Hub for Seniors

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

Tomorrow at the Heretaunga Christian Centre Seniors (65+) Hub, Age Concern Wellington Region will have Dr Sonja Bodley a skin cancer specialist from Ropata health centre presenting at 12pm. Followed by a cuppa the our Steady As You Go Falls Prevention Class.
We look forward to seeing you all … View more
Tomorrow at the Heretaunga Christian Centre Seniors (65+) Hub, Age Concern Wellington Region will have Dr Sonja Bodley a skin cancer specialist from Ropata health centre presenting at 12pm. Followed by a cuppa the our Steady As You Go Falls Prevention Class.
We look forward to seeing you all there.

414 days ago

Subscribe and save with Sunday Star-Times

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For more information visit mags4gifts.co.nz/sstchristmasView more
For as little as $61, unwrap thought-provoking articles, entertainment and adventure every Sunday!

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418 days ago

Take the Quiz!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

How much do you know about the heart? Try our Heart Myths and Facts Quiz. Some of the answers might shock you!

Take the quiz here: www.heartfoundation.org.nz...

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419 days ago

Local City Councils In Cash Crisis

Michael from Trentham

Not so much Upper Hutt and Porirua, but Wellington and Lower Hutt city councils are in a debt and improvements bind.

Wellington is in such a bad state with earthquake strengthening structures uncompleted and hugely costly, water and sewerage pipes disintegrating into dust, working from home … View more
Not so much Upper Hutt and Porirua, but Wellington and Lower Hutt city councils are in a debt and improvements bind.

Wellington is in such a bad state with earthquake strengthening structures uncompleted and hugely costly, water and sewerage pipes disintegrating into dust, working from home killing the CBD and trying to preserve/resurrect buildings that have had their day in a historical-histrionics fervour while pursuing costly flavour-of-the-day cycle lanes, and the flailing of LGWM.

Lower Hutt, a place I also know well, has not a lot going for it apart from Queensgate; Jackson Street retail and hospitality; fresh, cold, untainted spring water for those with water containers. But LH is facing a 20% rise in rates and there is no end game to this. The Melling interchange and rail realignment will be a big blow out of costs for sure.

By comparison, Upper Hutt is almost trucking along and at least has a number of features that set it apart from its regional neighbours - Lower Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti and the Wairarapa.

415 days ago

Win this brand-new home!

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For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen,… View more
Choose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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418 days ago

Not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

Christmas Box

Right now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a … View more
Right now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a Christmas Box filled with food basics and treats. 100% of your donation goes directly to filling the box, which provides not only food essentials but much-needed hope.

Only together, can we bring hope to the table across Aotearoa.
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421 days ago

Poll: Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

Type … View more
It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

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

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Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?
  • 19.2% Yes
    19.2% Complete
  • 80.1% No
    80.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll explain below
    0.8% Complete
3038 votes
419 days ago

Light Up Diwali, WIN $150!

The Team from NZ Compare

Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our … View more
Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our informative article HERE: www.broadbandcompare.co.nz...

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437 days ago

GET OUT OF PETONE

Michael from Trentham

A bad sign is when it seems obvious that insurance companies are going to raise their premiums for property insurance beyond the affordability of the average homeowner or retailer - and even suspend insurance cover.

So this is what is forecasted for a large majority of the Lower Hutt sea side, … View more
A bad sign is when it seems obvious that insurance companies are going to raise their premiums for property insurance beyond the affordability of the average homeowner or retailer - and even suspend insurance cover.

So this is what is forecasted for a large majority of the Lower Hutt sea side, low-lying suburb of Petone as well as areas heading towards Eastborne.

The issue is climate change which is now well embedded and will see a rising sea and excessive rainfall during year upon year.

As well there is the sinking of the land to contend with.

And there is little that the local authority or the residents of the affected areas can do to barricade against the real prospect of submerging properties within the next 15 years rain-wise and 30 years sea-wise.

Jackson Street with its huge retail presence including around 80 eateries and housing beyond Jackson Street in both directions will be swept away or uninhabitable and all either uninsurable or unaffordability of being insured.

I have friends who help design the only new residential home in Jackson Street in maybe 60 years. And their flash two storey modern home of some 3 years will be mainly useless against the torrent of flooding.

I spent all my teenage years living in Petone, played rugby for Petone and later was for a time connected with the Petone Athletic Club and worked in Petone for two different companies. But my advice is for those living there right now is to get out and live somewhere less likely to be severely waterlogged. You can sell at the market price right now to many silly or naive people unaware or unperturbed by what the future has in store.

420 days ago

Happy Halloween, Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle … View more
As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle Deal with Unlimited Fibre from just $45/month www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
3. Get a $250 credit at Contact Energy! www.powercompare.co.nz...

Stay connected with NZ Compare to keep up with the latest competitions, deals, and treats. Wishing you all a hauntingly good Halloween filled with fun, treats, and a touch of magic!

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