Makara, Wellington

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789 days ago

Did you start gardening in school?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

How many of you remember gardening in school? Hopefully, more students and teachers will be inspired by the great work being done at this amazing school.

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791 days ago

Summer residential painting season, booking now

Alta Painters Interiors from Alta Painters

Plan ahead to get your house re-paint ready for this Summer season. We are now booking for January onwards. If this is something you have in mind, please get in touch for a free quote. We are a local Karori business and take pride in our craft and attention to detail. Your house is in good hands … View morePlan ahead to get your house re-paint ready for this Summer season. We are now booking for January onwards. If this is something you have in mind, please get in touch for a free quote. We are a local Karori business and take pride in our craft and attention to detail. Your house is in good hands with us!
altapaintersnz@gmail.com
Call us on 0211004950 / Instagram @altapainters

791 days ago

Marsden Scholarships closing

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Applications for the following Marsden School scholarships close this Friday (12 August 2022):
● Year 10-13 Excellence in Sports Scholarship
● Year 11-13 General Excellence Scholarship
● Year 12 Senior School Scholarship (Helen Davidson Award)
● Māori and Pasifika Scholarships (entry … View more
Applications for the following Marsden School scholarships close this Friday (12 August 2022):
● Year 10-13 Excellence in Sports Scholarship
● Year 11-13 General Excellence Scholarship
● Year 12 Senior School Scholarship (Helen Davidson Award)
● Māori and Pasifika Scholarships (entry at any level from Years 7 to 13)

These are available to students not currently attending Marsden School for entry in 2023.

For further information on requirements, procedures, terms and conditions, visit www.marsden.school.nz...

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791 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a brand new, spacious three bedroom home, close to the beach - with two living areas, an office and a double garage, there's plenty of room for everyone. For sale through Della Randall, check it out on page 3 of today's issue of Homed!

Looking for an … View more
Our House of the Week this week is a brand new, spacious three bedroom home, close to the beach - with two living areas, an office and a double garage, there's plenty of room for everyone. For sale through Della Randall, check it out on page 3 of today's issue 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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791 days ago

Do you have a great asparagus 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 asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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791 days ago

Maths Week

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Maths Week is a week-long celebration of all things maths! ?

It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, and sets out to encourage children to pursue maths by promoting a more positive and inclusive approach.

Visit the Maths Week website to learn more! … View more
Maths Week is a week-long celebration of all things maths! ?

It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, and sets out to encourage children to pursue maths by promoting a more positive and inclusive approach.

Visit the Maths Week website to learn more! www.mathsweek.co.nz...

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792 days ago

Subscribe to Stuff's First Time Buyer's Club

Stuff

Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View more
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.

We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.

Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
Sign up now

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792 days ago

Blue dining chairs

Rosanne from Wadestown

4 blue fabric based chairs suitable for small table or offices. Pick up from Wadestown.
Tel- 0210324563

Price: $50

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794 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A lovely close-up of a tūī by Kelson resident Andrew Gorrie.

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793 days ago

Nominations are now open!

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. Now is your time to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your … View more
Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. Now is your time to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your community.

Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your community
Find out more

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794 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Ollie and Harry

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Andrew Robson from Epuni submitted Ollie and Harry, who belong to his son.
"They both love to run around the back lawn, are great mates and love my son with lots of kisses and hugs. Both boys love to chase each other.They have their own mohair rugs for sleeping on."
Remember if you want … View more
Andrew Robson from Epuni submitted Ollie and Harry, who belong to his son.
"They both love to run around the back lawn, are great mates and love my son with lots of kisses and hugs. Both boys love to chase each other.They have their own mohair rugs for sleeping on."
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.

793 days ago

Left over Coloursteel and other bits from shed construction

Nina from Crofton Downs

4 sheets of corrogated Coloursteel in following sizes/colours:
1x blue 2.7m
2x blue 2m
1x iron sand 2 m
Also have 4x 3m lengths of flashing plus various other flashings and sizes, all denim blue

Image of finished shed shows colours (blue = walls, ironsand = roof)

Free

794 days ago

Aged terracotta pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

It’s easy to age a brand new terracotta pot using Karen Walker Chalk Colour and Vintage Wax from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.

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794 days ago

Hutt Valley Horticultural Society Spring Show

Dianne from Crofton Downs

All Welcome Come and Enjoy some Spring Cheer, mark it in your Calendar :-)

795 days ago

The local elections are coming up!

Orange Guy from Electoral Commission

The countdown is on! Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 12 August to make voting in the local elections easy.

Visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56 to find out more.
Find out more

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