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962 days ago

An update on our awesome team in the Ukraine

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in … View more
NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine and are in daily meetings with our staff to confirm their safety and well-being.

Our wonderful developers are facing a climate of unpredictability, we felt it was our responsibility to ensure you, our wonderful Neighbours were both aware and understanding that this environment may cause delays to the many projects we have in the works for 2022.

To show support of our brilliant team, we have temporarily changed our logo on our NZ Compare website. WHICH has also been recently refreshed and looking better than ever thanks to this very team! Go check it out!

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962 days ago

Grow your investment portfolio with Matū Iramoe

Catalist

Matū supports Kiwis to turn ground-breaking scientific and tech ideas into IP-rich companies. Their current portfolio of 13 companies has delivered an unrealised return on deployed capital of over 85% with a strong pipeline of upcoming investment opportunities.

Now Matū is raising a target of… View more
Matū supports Kiwis to turn ground-breaking scientific and tech ideas into IP-rich companies. Their current portfolio of 13 companies has delivered an unrealised return on deployed capital of over 85% with a strong pipeline of upcoming investment opportunities.

Now Matū is raising a target of $500k via Catalist to further support awesome Kiwi science and technology, offering a unique opportunity for Kiwis to buy into the rapidly growing deep tech sector. Our deep tech companies have big potential for growth, and so can your investment. Invest today at www.matu.co.nz/catalist
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962 days ago

Do you have a creative project that needs funding?

Upper Hutt City Council

We have a pool of $37,000 to help community-led arts projects in Upper Hutt. For information on eligibility and how to apply, head to upperhuttcity.com/creative.

Applications close 28 March 2022
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967 days ago

DOMPOST GETS HOUSING FIGURES WRONG

Michael from Trentham

DomPost had a sizeable story last week on new housing and commercial developments in the Wellington region. One of the story's highlight was the Wallaceville Estate/The Reserve private housing development which the DomPost said would eventually produce 900 new homes.

Well the number of … View more
DomPost had a sizeable story last week on new housing and commercial developments in the Wellington region. One of the story's highlight was the Wallaceville Estate/The Reserve private housing development which the DomPost said would eventually produce 900 new homes.

Well the number of dwellings for this Gillies Group enterprise has previously stood at a smidgeon over 700, And despite some minor developmental changes since plans were first (and subsequence to this) drawn up, the dwelling total has moved very little. And so the 700 new houses as a result of this ongoing develoment is correct and the 900 is not. The difference is a matter of some 600 less people being housed in the Wallaceville Estate.

So the DomPost got it wrong. They never contacted the Gillies Group either before the story or after.

Maybe other information produced in the story is also incorrect.

962 days ago

Do you have a great walnut recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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964 days ago

Transmission - A Mission For Life

Michael from Trentham

Transmission Gully will finally be open for business on Thursday March 31.

First though of at least in part, in 1913.

Kapiti will benefit the most but so too will regular travellers and holiday makers especially during peak hours. And how many people have been caught up on a weekend … View more
Transmission Gully will finally be open for business on Thursday March 31.

First though of at least in part, in 1913.

Kapiti will benefit the most but so too will regular travellers and holiday makers especially during peak hours. And how many people have been caught up on a weekend afternoon or evening trying to get back to the Hutt Valley/Wellington/Porirua?

A coulpe of years ago I thought I would play smart and not leave the Levin area until after 8.30pm on a Sunday to avoid the usual traffic snarls. No such luck. Last time I was up that way and heading home on a Sunday evening we left near midnight and managed a clear run. But this is what one had to do in order to not face tiresome, time consuming and expensive motoring.

Then of course there is the fragility of Cennential Drive (Pukerua Bay-Paekak).

Shame that Transmission Gully will be like every other highway and motorway in NZ and only fit for a company such as Filton Hogan to hugely profit from because the road making processes in NZ equates to repairing and resurfacing at regular intervals.

Transmission Gully is 27km in length and took from Sept 2014 to March 2022 of construction and certification. It is said that a similar undertaking in China would have taken just 2 years and get this: the roading in China would last in tip top condition for years and years.

Roll-on the motorway extension to Levin to further make inroads to four-lane driving all the way from the outskirts of Wellington.

Kapiti is the fastest growing area in the Wellington region and one of the fastest in development in NZ and this will only be accelerated with the Transmission Gully motorway. Its lifestyle will change forever.

So that is one route out of Greater Wellington being attended to. The other is the road to the Wairarapa and one can only sigh in either relief or in agony that a vehicular tunnel through the Remutakas would create another speedy outlet/inlet and would have created a completely different lifestyle to that enjoyed or otherwise in the Wairarapa.

963 days ago

A great Hutt Valley sporting story

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Colin Bailey​ remains a role model and trailblazer for people with Down syndrome, 40 years after he became New Zealand’s first ever Special Olympics athlete.
Bailey, with plenty of help from Grant Quinn, made history at the Special Olympics World Summer Games, in Baton Rouge, in 1983.

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966 days ago

Pet of the Day: Max and Billie Jean

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Karren Davenport from Masterton is the proud mum of two news kittens, Max and Billie Jean.
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.

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964 days ago
964 days ago

FREE DINNERWARE!

Alena from Trentham

Upgraded our dinnerware so have no further need for all of this. If anybody would like it or even some of it, please contact me.
4 x large red flower plates
6 x large brown plates
6 x smaller dinner plates
4 x small flower plates
2 x small white plates
1 x small brown plate
1 x large white bowl
2 x… View more
Upgraded our dinnerware so have no further need for all of this. If anybody would like it or even some of it, please contact me.
4 x large red flower plates
6 x large brown plates
6 x smaller dinner plates
4 x small flower plates
2 x small white plates
1 x small brown plate
1 x large white bowl
2 x weetbix bowls
1 x smaller white bowl
2 x mugs


Not all pictured in the photo but just to give u an idea
PMme if interested

Free

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965 days ago

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

Apply now.
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967 days ago

Poll: Are you ready to travel overseas?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Bali, Sydney, London or Paris. With travel restrictions starting to ease, is it time to start thinking about heading overseas?
Tell us what you think and if you are heading overseas, where are you thinking of going?
Remember if you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.

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Are you ready to travel overseas?
  • 32.3% Yes, I am keen
    32.3% Complete
  • 28.3% No, too risky
    28.3% Complete
  • 39.3% It is too early to know if it is safe
    39.3% Complete
628 votes
965 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
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Our House of the Week this week is a renovated 1960's family home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and panoramic views. This gorgeous Maungaraki home is for sale with Team Atwill from Ray White.
Check it out 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

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966 days ago

Rocking chair refresh

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Refresh and restore a beautiful old rocking chair with a simple but stylish new look with Resene Enamacryl.

Find out how to create your own.

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967 days ago

Urban Farm and Composting Project

4 A Better City

We are excited to be able to offer the residents of Upper Hutt two amazing new services that are good for our health and the environment - Mahinga Kai Gardens and Mahinga Kai Composting

1. Several gardens around the city, all producing nutrient rich, naturally fertilised spray-free vegetables. … View more
We are excited to be able to offer the residents of Upper Hutt two amazing new services that are good for our health and the environment - Mahinga Kai Gardens and Mahinga Kai Composting

1. Several gardens around the city, all producing nutrient rich, naturally fertilised spray-free vegetables. Initially Upper Hutt residents can purchase these vegetables through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) system. Support a local farmer and a local family.
2. A Composting Program where we collect kitchen green waste from homes or businesses.

If you are interested in joining, please email admin@4abettercity.nz. For more information please visit - www.4abettercity.nz
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