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1716 days ago

Newtown Craft and Vintage Market- This Saturday!

Amanda from Newtown

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Newtown Vintage and Craft Market this past Saturday despite the weather. There will be a second craft market - same time and place (Newtown School hall, 9am -2pm) THIS SATURDAY (14th)!!!! Please come and check it out! There will be an eclectic range of hand… View moreThank you to everyone who came out to the Newtown Vintage and Craft Market this past Saturday despite the weather. There will be a second craft market - same time and place (Newtown School hall, 9am -2pm) THIS SATURDAY (14th)!!!! Please come and check it out! There will be an eclectic range of hand made and second hand items that might just be 'that' gift!

1716 days ago

Free Leather Couch

Susan from Hataitai

Hi Neighbours
We have a leather couch to give away. It is about 12 years old but in very good condition. Must pick up Saturday the 14th of December. Photo to follow. Regards Suzie.

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1716 days ago

two days til Ukulele Carols evening! Here's your chance to dust off your ukulele!

Helen from Southgate

Come along to a feast of Christmas carols and songs on Sunday, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm), 88 The Parade, Island Bay. Based in the church - appropriate :) - very casual and time to indulge a love of carols. Music's provided - just bring your ukulele, Xmas bling and a music stand if you have … View moreCome along to a feast of Christmas carols and songs on Sunday, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm), 88 The Parade, Island Bay. Based in the church - appropriate :) - very casual and time to indulge a love of carols. Music's provided - just bring your ukulele, Xmas bling and a music stand if you have one!

1716 days ago

The right guitar to learn on

Geoffrey from Seatoun

What guitar is the right guitar for me? Great question and if you have never played the guitar before the information you get can vary depending upon the person you ask. When beginners ask me which guitar is the right guitar to use, I generally reply, 'the easiest guitar to play'. Nylon … View moreWhat guitar is the right guitar for me? Great question and if you have never played the guitar before the information you get can vary depending upon the person you ask. When beginners ask me which guitar is the right guitar to use, I generally reply, 'the easiest guitar to play'. Nylon strings are very light but sometimes the neck on nylon string guitars can be very wide. Steel-string guitars have smaller necks but the steel strings can feel harder and tough against the fingers to start with.

For a younger beginner (or even an adult) the three quarter size nylon string guitar can be perfect. It has a neck size that is similar to an adult electric guitar and the strings are very light on the fingers. These guitars are also great for throwing into the back of the car for holidays as they are smaller.

If you do go for a steel-string guitar then perhaps you could put some 'lighter' strings onto the guitar (or have a music shop do it). Professional guitarists often use '.12' gauge strings on their guitars. The '.12' indicates the thickness of the string. You can decrease the string thickness to lighten the feel and make it a lot easier to play. '.11' or '.10' gauge strings can be a much better thickness to start with. Electric guitars often have '.10' gauge strings so a good idea is to go into a guitar shop and play a few guitars to see which guitar feels right for you and your fingers.

Photo: Alex Anderson playing the guitar during The Rock Academy school holiday programme in Kilbirnie, Wellington.

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1716 days ago

Garage Sale

Adam from Berhampore

12 Herald Terrace, Berhampore, Wellington
9am-12pm
Children's stuff - books, clothes, toys, other
Adult stuff - books, clothes, other

1716 days ago

South Wairarapa - Current Restrictions

The Team from Wellington Water

FEATHERSTON & GREYTOWN
After a planned water shutdown to install new treatment equipment for Greytown's Memorial Park bore yesterday, we were restoring supply when a power cut occurred.

The power cut affected the Waiohine Treatment plant, which supplies water to both Greytown and … View more
FEATHERSTON & GREYTOWN
After a planned water shutdown to install new treatment equipment for Greytown's Memorial Park bore yesterday, we were restoring supply when a power cut occurred.

The power cut affected the Waiohine Treatment plant, which supplies water to both Greytown and Featherston. The Waiohine reservoirs were already quite low, as they had been meeting demand during the planned water outage. Although the Memorial Park bore was operational during the power cut, it was not meeting Greytown's demand.

We organised water tankers to supplement the water remaining in the reservoirs. Fortunately power was restored at 9.30pm. This allowed us to begin re-filling the Waiohine-fed reservoirs for Featherston and Greytown.

Thank you to all residents who are responding to the request to cut back water use, especially outdoors, and to the Greytown Fire Service for helping spread the word.

While the reservoirs are being re-filled, the total outdoor water ban (in Featherston & Greytown) is still in effect. We will look to lift this ban when operations continue as normal. We are anticipating this will be lifted tomorrow at 9am. We will confirm this tomorrow morning.

MARTINBOROUGH
From 10 December total outdoor water ban applies in Martinborough.

To keep updated on water supply and restrictions, please visit www.wellingtonwater.co.nz...

1716 days ago

Important food recalls: have you been affected?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been … View more
Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been recalled as the product contains an elevated level of histamine. Click here for more information and consumer advice. Note: This product is sold in Countdown stores throughout the North Island and online.

1716 days ago

Oi, you! That’s not very Neighbourly!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "… View moreNeighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "Report this message". You can also contact us if there is anything you’re unsure about.

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1717 days ago

Newtown green grocer

Happy from Kilbirnie

⚡️⚡️SPECIALS⚡️⚡️
✅Avocado 99¢/each (6 for $5)
✅Raspberries/Blueberries $2.99/punnet
✅Telegraph Cucumber 2 for $2.50
✅Courgettes $3.99/kg
✅Truss tomatoes $2.99/kg
✅Strawberry 2 for $4
✅Asparagus 3 for $5… View more
⚡️⚡️SPECIALS⚡️⚡️
✅Avocado 99¢/each (6 for $5)
✅Raspberries/Blueberries $2.99/punnet
✅Telegraph Cucumber 2 for $2.50
✅Courgettes $3.99/kg
✅Truss tomatoes $2.99/kg
✅Strawberry 2 for $4
✅Asparagus 3 for $5
✅Broccoli 99¢/each
✅Capsicum 99¢/each
100 Riddiford st. Newtown
Many more specials in-store!

Specials are on now and ending on Sunday (13/12/19).

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1717 days ago

💧Martinborough update💧

The Team from Wellington Water

The bore pump has been replaced and water is pumping into the reservoir again. The outdoor water ban remains in place until the reservoir is full again and everything is consistently operating as it should.

Thanks to the water conservation efforts in the township, the consumption has reduced … View more
The bore pump has been replaced and water is pumping into the reservoir again. The outdoor water ban remains in place until the reservoir is full again and everything is consistently operating as it should.

Thanks to the water conservation efforts in the township, the consumption has reduced significantly.

Keep up the good work!

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1717 days ago

Loans that suit small businesses

Prospa

When Francis Swart’s home-based Auckland skin and beauty business “Gorgeous You” experienced a period of rapid growth, she realised it was time to expand into a larger space.

After experiencing the run-around from traditional lenders, she came across Prospa on social media. They provided … View more
When Francis Swart’s home-based Auckland skin and beauty business “Gorgeous You” experienced a period of rapid growth, she realised it was time to expand into a larger space.

After experiencing the run-around from traditional lenders, she came across Prospa on social media. They provided her with the funds she needed to open a new salon premises and do a complete fit out and refresh, all with an easy-to-manage weekly repayment plan that suited business cash flow.

Next step for Francis is to work with a business coach to grow the business further – and Prospa will be right alongside her.
Find out more

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1718 days ago

It is that time of year!

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

We hope at this time of year you are getting close to having a break and a well deserved holiday.

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1718 days ago

By sharing your light you light the way for others.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Tis the season... let's help make other's holidays more merry and bright.

#NSNZthejoyofgiving

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1718 days ago

Water not working in Berhampore

Janine from Berhampore

Hi there. Has anyone else lost their water in Berhampore? I’m on Edinburgh tce and no water, not even to flush the toilet. Just wondering if this is a city thing? I recall Kingston lost their water a couple weeks ago.

1718 days ago

Poll: Do you have a New Year’s resolution?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Another year has nearly passed, and with every new one comes the chance to make new resolutions (or repeat your old ones). Whether it’s starting and sticking by a new fitness plan, saving to travel, or learning a new skill, do you have a New Year’s resolution? How good are you at sticking by … View moreAnother year has nearly passed, and with every new one comes the chance to make new resolutions (or repeat your old ones). Whether it’s starting and sticking by a new fitness plan, saving to travel, or learning a new skill, do you have a New Year’s resolution? How good are you at sticking by it? Vote in the poll below.

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Do you have a New Year’s resolution?
  • 10.1% Yes - I’m excited to implement it
    10.1% Complete
  • 37.1% No - I never stick by them
    37.1% Complete
  • 16.9% I haven’t thought about it yet
    16.9% Complete
  • 36% I make goals throughout the year
    36% Complete
89 votes
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