Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt

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555 days ago

Plan for your future

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

Birger and Kathy are grateful for the financial certainty Ryman provides them. Their fixed base weekly fee provides security for their retirement.

"You have a reduction in your living costs and the fixed fee just gives you that assurance."

Click below to hear their story.

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560 days ago

Share your money-saving tips!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on … View more
With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on power or where to buy the cheapest toilet paper! You may have some advice that could make a huge difference for another household, so comment away.

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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555 days ago

Have you got this Kmart product?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The… View more
Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The product is called Large $20 Acacia Serving Tray and was sold nationally.
- The product may be infested with Lyctus africanus (also known as the African powderpost beetle), a species not present in New Zealand.
- Kmart are no longer selling these products and will wait for instruction from MPI before destroying these.

Anyone who finds a suspected exotic pest is encouraged to call MPI’s hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

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555 days ago

BENEFIT ADVOCACY, COMPUTER HELP, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT CAMEO

Sue from Waikanae

If you are struggling with your benefit entitlements, or are struggling and wondering what extra help might be out there, we have volunteers at the Cameo Rooms, 5 Mahara Place, Waikanae, every Monday from 1030am till 1230am waiting to talk to you -
Feel free to ring 022 387 4094, email … View more
If you are struggling with your benefit entitlements, or are struggling and wondering what extra help might be out there, we have volunteers at the Cameo Rooms, 5 Mahara Place, Waikanae, every Monday from 1030am till 1230am waiting to talk to you -
Feel free to ring 022 387 4094, email benefitadvocacykapiti@gmail.com or just pop in for a cuppa on Mondays

Becky is also at Cameo to help you with computer, iPad and mobile phone problems on Mondays -

Tuesdays - just in the planning stages so watch this space -

Hans organises Rummikub after the morning pop-in session on Wednesdays and also invites any of you who feel like strumming along to come on Thursday afternoons to jam with him and Becky and whoever else turns up for a bit of fun -

And Fridays there are board games in the afternoon after the morning pop-in session -

Lots to do to enjoy some company! Do join us 😊😊😊

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557 days ago

FREE CARPET TO A GOOD HOME

Sue from Waikanae

Huge - 8m x 3.8m
5.4m x 4.2m
3.8m x 4.2m
approximately 50sm total of lightly worn grey carpet - you'll need a trailer or small truck, located on hill in Waikanae
Donation to food bank if possible 😊😊😊

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584 days ago

DELAY IS A SHADE OF BLUE

Michael from Trentham

Blue Mountains Campus in Wallaceville is yet in another delay in welcoming in its first tenant, KiwiRail.
The campus Buddle Building together with the purpose built rail control building will not be ready until at least July.
This is the third or fourth announced opening date. The last one was … View more
Blue Mountains Campus in Wallaceville is yet in another delay in welcoming in its first tenant, KiwiRail.
The campus Buddle Building together with the purpose built rail control building will not be ready until at least July.
This is the third or fourth announced opening date. The last one was for April this year.

The developers have still only two organisations committed tenants. The other is Government Department, MBIE.
They are hopeful that once these tenants have settled in others will follow. If this doesn't work out, it is likely the other stages for commercial and retail activity will not occur or be temporary shelved and itis possible that residential housing will be installed instead adding to the Wallaceville Estate 700-plus housing development.

As a coffee buff, I am waiting for the cafe at Blue Mountains Campus with its flow out into a plaza to be opened. It will be available for the public.

I am trying also to get a quality hairdressing salon installed in the campus. Should go well as.the Campus fully utilised could house over 1000 workers and the salon will still be a public facility.

556 days ago

Electrician if needed .

Darren from Waikanae

Hi everyone, just wanted to say I’ve used Grove Electrical services ( Jason Grove ) just incase anyone is looking for a professional electrician, please give him a call.. +64 21 104 9341

Regards

Darren

556 days ago
557 days ago

Get cosy with your whānau

EECA

Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant … View more
Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And they may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz to check their eligibility.
Find out more

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557 days ago

What can you do about that bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, … View more
If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. It’s easy too – you can contact TDR online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 – and we’ll start working with you and your provider.
Find out more

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563 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Another great shot by Andrew Gorrie.

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563 days ago

Are you ready for years of disruption on our streets?

Editor Reporter from The Post

The capital faces years of disruption as Wellington fixes it's broken infrastructure. That means more road closures at a time when there are still many bus cancellations.

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557 days ago

Car for sale

Nick from Waikanae

I am selling a car on behalf of my father-in-law.

The car is a 2018 Black Honda Jazz RS hatchback. 1496cc engine. Automatic. 75,000km. In good condition. Rego to Sept 2023, WOF to Oct 2023.

AA valuation is $18200 but we would accept $16,000 ONO.

Nick

0211635198

Price: $16,000

558 days ago

Wellington Better Home and Living Show Back!

Jade Promotions

Solutions for the home, garden and better living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show opening this Friday!

There’ll be appliances, kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, delicious food and more. All you need under one roof this Friday to Sunday, the … View more
Solutions for the home, garden and better living at the Wellington Better Home & Living Show opening this Friday!

There’ll be appliances, kitchens, builders, double glazing, spas, heating, flooring, homewares, delicious food and more. All you need under one roof this Friday to Sunday, the 19th – 21st of May at Sky Stadium.

Join the fun with the Neighbourly 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer. There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of exhibitors to improve your homes, lifestyles and outdoors. Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for his free Ask an Expert session and enter your details to win a home and lifestyle package including a Samsung Frame TV, $2,500 cash and a Resene Voucher! Enjoy a delicious variety of street food and even a pop up bar!

Save the date in your diaries: 19 – 21 May at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show.

Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Find out more

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565 days ago

Kittens needing help

Jascinta from Waikanae

I am trying someone to help catch a 2 kitten living beside railway line in waikanae

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