Mount Cook, Wellington

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

916 days ago

The price of butter

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you noticed how expensive butter is? In some places it is selling for $8.30.
Stuff is doing a story on butter and why it costs so much. Please tell us how much it costs at your supermarket/dairy and whether or not it is still on your shopping list.
Remember if you do not want your comments … View more
Have you noticed how expensive butter is? In some places it is selling for $8.30.
Stuff is doing a story on butter and why it costs so much. Please tell us how much it costs at your supermarket/dairy and whether or not it is still on your shopping list.
Remember if you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.
Contact Bill Hickman on bill.hickman@stuff.co.nz

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913 days ago

Do you know anyone who lives in Newtown or Berhampore?

Predator Free Wellington

We are making Newtown and Berhampore rat free and need residents to sign up to be part of our phase 2 eradication project.

It is free of charge and safe for pets and children. All we need is your permission to have a trap or bait station on your property. Installations and servicing will begin … View more
We are making Newtown and Berhampore rat free and need residents to sign up to be part of our phase 2 eradication project.

It is free of charge and safe for pets and children. All we need is your permission to have a trap or bait station on your property. Installations and servicing will begin later once our Miramar Peninsula eradication is finished.

Sign up now online - and please spread the word with your friends and neighbours!
Find out more

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913 days ago

Painting Classes!

Niki Phillips from Art Classes with Niki Phillips

Hi everyone, I'm planning on running some more painting courses next term and I'm wondering what days/evenings would suit people. I supply all materials for beginner's classes and classes with more experienced painters bring their own materials along. Have a look at my fbk painting … View moreHi everyone, I'm planning on running some more painting courses next term and I'm wondering what days/evenings would suit people. I supply all materials for beginner's classes and classes with more experienced painters bring their own materials along. Have a look at my fbk painting page: Painting in Oils and Acrylics with Niki Phillips, plus my website: www.nikiphillipsart.co.nz...

913 days ago

Quote to set up my online shop.

Niki from Newtown

Hi everyone, I'm looking for quotes for someone to set up an online shop on my Facebook painting page please. Would appreciate private messages. Thank-you, Niki

913 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind … View moreAddictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind and the ability to live a meaningful and productive life.

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914 days ago

Want to go shopping without leaving your couch?

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!

PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether … View more
NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!

PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether you're buying electronics, appliances, smartphones or watches, hair straighteners or any other everyday household or office product – find the best prices on PriceMe.

Make it your first stop, not an afterthought Neighbours!

Plus, you don’t need to leave the house! Shopping made simple, just how we like it.
Visit us

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915 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Carlos

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Meet Carlos, a male mixed breed who is 14 months old.

"Hi there, my name is Carlos or Mister Wiggle as they like to call me here at the SPCA. I am a bouncy dude that would love a home that loves larger-than-life personalities. I would love to go to a home where my owner is prepared to … View more
Meet Carlos, a male mixed breed who is 14 months old.

"Hi there, my name is Carlos or Mister Wiggle as they like to call me here at the SPCA. I am a bouncy dude that would love a home that loves larger-than-life personalities. I would love to go to a home where my owner is prepared to continue my basic training as I had none prior to SPCA. I am needing a routine where I am not left for more than 4 hours at a time, this is just to begin with, until I am more settled into my new home. I am wary to begin with, with strangers but with a suitable home I will be coming out of my shell in no time, like I have at the SPCA Teenagers or adults would be a good fit for me. I could go to a home with another dog, one that is social, loves a good play and happy to show me the ropes. I can be a bit enthusiastic when meeting other dogs so the dog would need to be patient with me. I may be able to live with a confident cat."

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914 days ago

Do Blackout Curtains Help With Sleep?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.

Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian … View more
Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.

Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is essentially your master ‘body clock’ that takes its cues from your general sleeping patterns, light exposure and temperature. This body clock starts facilitating the release of the sleep hormone melatonin about 2 hours before ‘bedtime’.

So, reducing your exposure to light at night time may help signal to your body that it’s time for bed and help you achieve a deeper sleep. This means you should be avoiding exposure to sunlight, reducing your screen time, and dimming the lights or lamps in your bedroom. Unless you live deeply rural, you will also need to find ways to reduce light from cars, streetlights and other homes entering your bedroom. That’s where blackout curtains come in.

What are blackout curtains?
Blackout curtain or lining fabric is made from dense, tightly woven materials that do not allow light through. Because the material is dense, blackout fabrics also have great insulation and noise-cancelling properties.

How blackout curtains help you get a better night’s sleep
When installed correctly, blackout curtains (or blackout curtain lining) almost completely stop external light entering your bedroom, and so contribute to an environment that allows a deeper sleep. They need to full cover the window frame for the blackout effect to work properly, so light doesn’t come through the sides. Blackout fabrics will also help reduce your energy bill and make it easier for you to control the temperature in your bedroom – another crucial factor for your circadian rhythm.

Blackout curtains will drastically improve sleep for night shift workers
If your job or lifestyle mean you need to get your rest during daylight hours, blackout curtains are a fantastic way to reduce light exposure and ‘trick’ your circadian rhythm into producing melatonin.

If you would like to add a blackout lining to your current curtains or book your curtains or blinds in for a maintenance clean, contact the team at Curtain Clean on 0800 579 0501.

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914 days ago

Upcoming Event in Hataitai - International Festival of Food - BYO Picnic

Community House Coordinator from Hataitai Community House

**RESCHEDULED Neighbours Day Event**
We invite you, your family, friends and neighbours to join us at Hataitai Village Green to celebrate Neighbours' Day 2022 and the International Festival of Food.
We will also be officially launching our new fence mural - The Dancing Fence.

Recently a … View more
**RESCHEDULED Neighbours Day Event**
We invite you, your family, friends and neighbours to join us at Hataitai Village Green to celebrate Neighbours' Day 2022 and the International Festival of Food.
We will also be officially launching our new fence mural - The Dancing Fence.

Recently a fence mural project has been undertaken, led by local artist Peter Coates, where many nationalities have been painted in their traditional dress, dancing together to show what a multi-cultural society we live in here in New Zealand.

This will be an outdoor BYO food and drinks event so bring a picnic blanket -let's hope it's a fine, sunny day! We suggest you bring a favourite dish of your chosen country with you.

In the current conditions we may not be able to share food but a wonderful suggestion is that we share recipes of national dishes.

To do this, we'd appreciate it if you could email me (by 15 May) to franceslefort@gmail.com a recipe for your favourite national dish, we'll compile a booklet to share with whoever in the community wants it.

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917 days ago

Removing a bath and replacing with a shower

Erin from Brooklyn

Hi Neighbours
Has anyone had this done and could you recommend who did this for you. Thanks very much
Erin

916 days ago

Single Bed with mattress

Anna from Berhampore

Good condition. 2010.

Price: $150

916 days ago

Childcare Classic Pooh Starry Night Comfort Bassinet

Anna from Berhampore

Used just for 2 weeks. Very good condition.
Nice bassinet by Disney Baby is the perfect sleeping option from the very first day bub arrives home. Use the retractable wheels to easily move bassinet around the house as you work out where you would like to place your baby for one of their many rests.… View more
Used just for 2 weeks. Very good condition.
Nice bassinet by Disney Baby is the perfect sleeping option from the very first day bub arrives home. Use the retractable wheels to easily move bassinet around the house as you work out where you would like to place your baby for one of their many rests. Cute Starry Night Pooh character and folding canopy create a comfortable and enjoyable sleeping environment for your child.

Price: $50

916 days ago

09/05/2022: WCC Annual Plan: three key areas-finance, housing and the Southern Landfill

Carl from Brooklyn Residents Association Incorporated

The Draft Annual Plan is out for consultation. Three key areas for consideration are: council funding, council housing and the southern landfill. We strongly recommend and urge residents and ratepayers to have your say. There is a series of information boards set up at our local Brooklyn Community … View moreThe Draft Annual Plan is out for consultation. Three key areas for consideration are: council funding, council housing and the southern landfill. We strongly recommend and urge residents and ratepayers to have your say. There is a series of information boards set up at our local Brooklyn Community Centre located on Harrison St. Fill out a form there(submission box there), print off and post it in or fill attached form and email to WCC at annualplan@wcc.govt.nz. more information available . Submissions close Sunday the 15th. We urge you to make a submission.

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Annual Plan 2022 Consultation document.pdf Download View

Submission form for WCC 2022 Annual Plan as a PDF.pdf Download View

916 days ago

Does your business need a better broadband plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View more
Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free to use website that will help you compare NZ broadband retailers that supply businesses just like yours!

NZ Compare is here to help Kiwi businesses find the right plan, the right provider, the right fit. Go visit Business Compare now!

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927 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) -… View more
This week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - a very brief surprise encounter yesterday on the path beside the Waimanu Lagoon in Waikanae. Bird #72 in 2022."

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