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881 days ago

NZ’s sweetest spots to live revealed

Sweet Spots

Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022.

Congratulations to Berhampore, Wellington which took out the overall sweetest spot! You can check out the full list of winning … View more
Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022.

Congratulations to Berhampore, Wellington which took out the overall sweetest spot! You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff.

There’s also an interactive tool that you can tinker with to find your perfect place, based on the criteria that matter to you. Who knows, you might be inspired to make a change.
Find out more

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881 days ago

Can you take LESS THAN A MINUTE to help?

Fiona from Newtown

I need a certain number of survey participants for a course I am doing and if you have pre school aged children or grandchildren this survey is for you.

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881 days ago

Inner City Wellington

Jill from Te Aro

Kia ora.

Inner-City Wellington (ICW) www.innercitywellington.nz... is the residents association for inner-city Wellington (the Te Aro/Wellington Central area).

There are around 15,000 people living in our small patch of the city, and over 120 apartment buildings in which many of us live.

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Kia ora.

Inner-City Wellington (ICW) www.innercitywellington.nz... is the residents association for inner-city Wellington (the Te Aro/Wellington Central area).

There are around 15,000 people living in our small patch of the city, and over 120 apartment buildings in which many of us live.

ICW is keen to strengthen our communication with residents to share information about what's happening in this part of the city, invite your thoughts or insights about what you would like that might help create local neighbourhood communities, and to ask you about ways in which ICW can reflect your interests or concerns when we are liaising with the Councilors and Council team, and other local community organisations.

For example, together we could think about how neighbouring apartment buildings may have resources or equipment that could be shared in an emergency, and what green space and community facilities for a growing number of families and children living in apartments you want, and more

If you are in an apartment building in the inner city - or perhaps have friends or family living here - we'd love to hear from you. Please drop an email to:

Jill
email: icwproject21@gmail.com

882 days ago

Berhampore - 2022 Sweet Spots winner

Sweet Spots

Did you know Berhampore is one of the sweetest spots to live in NZ?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022, and Berhampore is a winner!

You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff.

If … View more
Did you know Berhampore is one of the sweetest spots to live in NZ?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022, and Berhampore is a winner!

You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff.

If it’s time for a change, why not check out the Sweet Spots interactive tool to find your next perfect place, based on the criteria that matter to you.
Find out more

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882 days ago

Give Your Region Your Voice

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Give your voice to your community and stand for Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Local elections are happening soon and becoming a Greater Wellington regional councillor is a great way to help shape the region’s future.

Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your … View more
Give your voice to your community and stand for Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Local elections are happening soon and becoming a Greater Wellington regional councillor is a great way to help shape the region’s future.

Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your community by clicking here.
Know more

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882 days ago

Free Concrete Pavers

Sp from Mount Victoria

I have 25 pinkish/terracotta concrete pavers to give away (plus one broken one). Size is 450x450x45. Pickup in Mount Victoria before 29 June. Call/msg 027 210 8018

Free

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882 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a high-spec, near new family home in Hutt Central. This five-bedroom beauty has all the bells and whistles, and is for sale through Hannah Kilgariff and Dianne Cummings from Cummings, Kilgariff and Co. Read more about it on page 3 in today's edition of Homed!… View moreOur House of the Week this week is a high-spec, near new family home in Hutt Central. This five-bedroom beauty has all the bells and whistles, and is for sale through Hannah Kilgariff and Dianne Cummings from Cummings, Kilgariff and Co. Read more about it on page 3 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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882 days ago

Wedding Singer 2 tix for tonight sat 11/6

Gwyn from Roseneath

Premium tix at opera house $109 each. Any interest?

Negotiable

883 days ago

Get Upcycling and win in 2022!

Resene

Unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go … View more
Unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go all out! Check out some of the previous entires here.

Take part in the 2022 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out more

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883 days ago

Your base weekly fee is fixed

Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View more
Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.

It’s easy to live life your way when you have freedom to do the things you enjoy. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.
Learn more

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883 days ago

Open tomorrow

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

The toy library will be open from 10-11:30am tomorrow (Sat 11 June) instead of next week (Sat 18 June).

Pop by to return your toys and pick up some new ones.

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884 days ago

FUNDRAISER FOR UKRAINE. HARBOURSIDE MARKET. THIS SUNDAY (12 JUNE) FROM 8AM TO 2PM.

Bernie from Thorndon

Dear fellow Wellingtonians,
Come eat some delicious food AND support the people of Ukraine at the same time! A rag-tag team of bakers will be at the famous Wellington fixture - Harbourside Market this Sunday, June 12!
The market is beside Te Papa Museum on Cable St. Our stall will be decked out … View more
Dear fellow Wellingtonians,
Come eat some delicious food AND support the people of Ukraine at the same time! A rag-tag team of bakers will be at the famous Wellington fixture - Harbourside Market this Sunday, June 12!
The market is beside Te Papa Museum on Cable St. Our stall will be decked out in bright blue and yellow so we'll be hard to miss!
We are selling a wide range of lovingly home-baked food products and all proceeds will go to humanitarian aid and medical support for children and adults of Ukraine affected by the war (Ohmatdyt - ohmatdyt.com.ua... and Razom for Ukraine (razom means together in Ukrainian) - razomforukraine.org...).
As well as the food products a range of other Ukrainian themed items will be available for sale too.
We will be at the market from 8 am till 2 pm.
Don't forget to bring cash. We look forward to seeing you there.

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884 days ago

How to Make Your Towels Feel New Again

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

One of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only… View moreOne of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only half-joking, “I buy expensive towels.”

First, I read that the leading cause of stiff towels is often leftover detergent residue. However, while cutting back on detergent will prevent towels from growing scratchy, it may not revive the softness. Choosing a hot water cycle and washing loads of only towels are also recommended for maintaining fluff, but again may not be enough to bring it back from the dead.

Undeterred, I continued to scrounge around the internet, and eventually came across a few interesting tricks—using items that I already have lying around at home—that I decided to try. Not at all of them worked out, but here is what I discovered.

Add Baking Soda
What the internet says: Mix half a cup of baking soda along with a normal detergent dose for fluffier and cleaner towels. Baking soda also naturally eliminates musty and mildew smells that come from towels remaining damp for too long.
How it worked: The towel felt thicker and bouncier, but the threads were sharper and spikier—kind of like a buzz cut texture. Not entirely ideal.

Throw Tennis Balls in The Dryer
What the internet says: If you have a few clean, unused tennis balls lying around like I do, try throwing them in the dryer along with your towels. As the balls bounce around, they help remove lumps and increase softness.
How it worked: It didn’t. I noticed no difference in fluffiness from drying towels with tennis balls. My towels remained their same old scruffy selves.

Brush It Out
What the internet says: Use a hairbrush to brush your towel once it’s clean and dry, which will help break down any dried detergent residue and separate the threads from each other, making the towel softer to the touch.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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883 days ago

Air plant plaques

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Decorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute decorative hanging plant plaques and soothing Resene colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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883 days ago

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Extreme caution is advised across New Zealand today as MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch which remains in force for Nelson, Buller, Taranaki, Manawatu, Kapiti-Horowhenua, Wellington and Marlborough.

The National Emergency Management Agency has instructed residents leading up to … View more
Extreme caution is advised across New Zealand today as MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch which remains in force for Nelson, Buller, Taranaki, Manawatu, Kapiti-Horowhenua, Wellington and Marlborough.

The National Emergency Management Agency has instructed residents leading up to the storms to:
- Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows;
- Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside;
- Get back to land, if outdoors on the water;
- Move cars under cover or away from trees;
- Secure any loose objects around your property;
- Check that drains and gutters are clear;
- Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving.

Once the storm is over, caution is needed outside or when driving as there may be fallen trees and power lines. It is best to avoid streams and drains as there is chance of being swept away in flash flooding.

You can check the official warnings in place on the MetService website.

Those in Taranaki can keep up to date at the Taranaki Emergency Management website.

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