Te Aro, Wellington

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1258 days ago

Replacing the old with the new

The Team from Chorus

Banks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.

If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech … View more
Banks are no longer accepting cheques, with most people now opting to bank online. It's just another thing that's been scratched as the world goes more digital.

If the never-ending changes seem a bit daunting to you, check out the blog below where we provide some simple tech substitutes for the previous way of doing things.
Learn more

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1258 days ago

New season - Available at our stunning stores.

The Vogue Store

Check out our stunning collection of woman's clothing and fashion accessories from recognised women's fashion clothing brands.

Come visit The Vogue store in Upper Hutt or The Vogue store in Kelburn village, Wellington.

Kelburn (previously Cerise Clothing)
93 Upland Road
PH: … View more
Check out our stunning collection of woman's clothing and fashion accessories from recognised women's fashion clothing brands.

Come visit The Vogue store in Upper Hutt or The Vogue store in Kelburn village, Wellington.

Kelburn (previously Cerise Clothing)
93 Upland Road
PH: 04-475 9633
F: Thevoguestorekelburn


Upper Hutt
The Mall 181 Main St
PH: 04-527 9858
F: thevoguestore
Shop now!

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1259 days ago

Get Involved – June 1st to 30th 🤝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in … View more
This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in our communities. Imagine then how much can be achieved when several volunteers or even an entire street or neighbourhood decide to work together to achieve the same goal!

Whether you plan to coordinate your own volunteer driven activity, take part in one that’s already been setup, participate in National Volunteer Week (20-26 June), or simply show your own volunteers some extra love this month, know that every bit of effort to give back is a priceless investment in all of our futures.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re getting involved this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1259 days ago

Travel the world with Wellington on a Plate

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This year’s Wellington on a Plate food festival is being billed as a chance to travel around the world and back in time.
The theme, Out of Place, was chosen by festival organisers to give the capital’s eateries inspiration for the month-long event which will take place in August. The organisers… View more
This year’s Wellington on a Plate food festival is being billed as a chance to travel around the world and back in time.
The theme, Out of Place, was chosen by festival organisers to give the capital’s eateries inspiration for the month-long event which will take place in August. The organisers hope the restaurants will transport their guests to far-flung destinations with their international offerings.
Diners will also be able to go back in time. Daisy’s is set to celebrate Aunt Daisy, the well-known radio personalty who has been called New Zealand’s first foodie. Rita’s has been inspired by the dinners of early Pākehā settlers with their event Colonial Goose.
Katherine Mansfield’s childhood home will host guests, as will the Interislander, with restaurant Shepherd hosting a multi-course meal onboard the Kaitaki to recreate the golden age of travel.

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1259 days ago

Here they are! New roses of 2021: which one(s) are you getting?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Pink, red, yellow, climbing, rambling, oh so beautiful they are. New Zealand's rose breeders and specialist nurseries have such a treat for you. Pictured here is 'My Sweetheart' from Matthews Nurseries, and there's lots more. Sit back and enjoy.

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1259 days ago

Is Laundry Stripping as Good as it Looks?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Laundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.


Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.


The TikTok… View more
Laundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.


Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.


The TikTok user who started the trend soaked her freshly-laundered towels in warm water with a regular laundry detergent, washing soda, and borax – and the water turned dark brown.


The video prompted many of us to wonder whether we’ve been unwittingly nestling into dirty linens our entire lives. Home cleaning enthusiasts have since tried the technique on everything from clothes to rugs and second-hand couch covers.


What laundry stripping does is soak out any leftover detergent, fabric softener, minerals and natural body oils that have collected on the fabric over time. But some cleaning experts say it's unnecessary and brings out more dye than dirt.


So, I decided to test it out on a white duvet cover. I clean my sheets weekly and duvet cover once every couple of months. As a general rule, someone who sleeps in make-up and eats in bed as frequently as I do, shouldn't have white linens. But as a basic white woman in her mid-20s, fashion dictates I must.


The duvet appeared pretty white before going into the laundry strip. The strip wash recipe called for a 1:1:2 ratio mixture of borax, washing soda (sodium carbonate) and laundry detergent.


Borax is available at hardware stores and pharmacists, and the other ingredients you can find in the supermarket.

What I used:
- Greenwoods Washing Soda Crystals: ($4.99 from Countdown)
- Fab laundry liquid Frangipani 1L ($6.00 from Countdown)
- Borax ($10.99 from Bunnings)



To strip laundry, combine borax, washing soda and a regular laundry detergent in a 1:1:2 ratio in hot water.


Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1259 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

FINDING THE ANSWER

I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.

I always loved … View more
FINDING THE ANSWER

I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.

I always loved food. We were able to help ourselves from the cupboards at home when I was young, with no restrictions. I believe a normal eater would just eat until they were full, but I could not stop. I put extra food in Mum's shopping basket and would gorge on leftovers at night with my friends. My friend’s dad owned a pub and when the half-eaten plates came back, I would pick chips off them, chatting as I did so, to my friends' astonished faces.

From as far back as I can remember, I felt irritated and impatient with people. I would interrupt and correct the teachers at school and have furious rows with my family, then later tell them I loved them. I lived in a fantasy world. My favourite times at school would be writing stories and acting. My emotions were a rollercoaster, up and down. Food made me feel better, soothing all the anxiety. I never realised how dependent I was on food, until it got much worse.

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1266 days ago

English is confusing!

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

This is certainly one of the more obvious errors in a child’s writing. Knowing which one to use can be confusing.

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1259 days ago

Karori Cemetery Tours - Queen's Birthday Weekend

Julia from Northland

The Friends of Karori Cemetery are offering four tours over Queen's Birthday weekend:
- Sunday 6th June 10:30am Murder and Mayhem
- Sunday 6th June 1.30pm Off the Beaten Track
- Monday 7th June 10:30am First Catholics
- Monday 7th June 1.30pm Movers and Shakers 2
To book please email … View more
The Friends of Karori Cemetery are offering four tours over Queen's Birthday weekend:
- Sunday 6th June 10:30am Murder and Mayhem
- Sunday 6th June 1.30pm Off the Beaten Track
- Monday 7th June 10:30am First Catholics
- Monday 7th June 1.30pm Movers and Shakers 2
To book please email friendsofkaroricemeterytours@gmail.com
Each tour is 1.5 hours duration, easy walking, good dogs on leads are welcome. $10 per person (under 12-year olds free).
Tours are weather dependent – information about meeting place, cancellation arrangements etc. will be sent on booking.
More details about these tours can be found on our website:
friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

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1260 days ago

Have you tasted these sweet, New Zealand-grown pineapples?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

It's taken seven years, but it was worth the wait. Have you tried them?

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1261 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Snowflake

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The SPCA Neighbourly Pet of the Day is Snowflake.
"I am super sweet and thanks to my amazing foster family, I am used to dogs, cats and children.
I will need to be adopted to a home with an existing female rabbit, so if you have a lonely rabbit, maybe we could be friends. I will need a … View more
The SPCA Neighbourly Pet of the Day is Snowflake.
"I am super sweet and thanks to my amazing foster family, I am used to dogs, cats and children.
I will need to be adopted to a home with an existing female rabbit, so if you have a lonely rabbit, maybe we could be friends. I will need a weather-proof hutch, with a run for day time. At night, I will need a space inside your home. it can be a room, or a hutch, but some where I can spend time with the family.
If this sounds like your set up, please be in touch with my care givers to make an appointment to meet me."

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1263 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Charlie

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Charlie is a five year old poodle cross bichon who lives in Miramar. He belongs to Carol Colgate of Miramar and does therapy with cancer patients at Mary Potter Hospice and also visits Te Hopai Resthome. Charlie has a very gentle nature and the patients love him.
Remember if you want your pet … View more
Charlie is a five year old poodle cross bichon who lives in Miramar. He belongs to Carol Colgate of Miramar and does therapy with cancer patients at Mary Potter Hospice and also visits Te Hopai Resthome. Charlie has a very gentle nature and the patients love him.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1262 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

I realise it is not Wednesday but on such a special day, I thought I would ask Neighbourly users for their memories.
Did you ever meet him or do you have a story about our greatest New Zealander?

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1261 days ago

Bluetooth Car stereo with 6x9 speakers

Warren from Hataitai

Used as my garage radio. No longer needed.
Runs of mains power or you can dismantle and use in your car. Also has aerial/antenna.

Free

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1263 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a picture and words from Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.

"A visit to Silverstream yesterday afternoon to see if I could find some kingfishers and I was rewarded by the sight of several of them on powerlines, swooping down to grab tasty morsels, but couldn't get close … View more
This week we feature a picture and words from Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.

"A visit to Silverstream yesterday afternoon to see if I could find some kingfishers and I was rewarded by the sight of several of them on powerlines, swooping down to grab tasty morsels, but couldn't get close enough to any of them to get decent shots so these photos are heavily cropped. At one point a kingfisher was sharing his line with a huge group of Starlings! I loved watching the two magpies displaying teamwork when tearing at a clump of grasses! As I walked through St Pats, the sparrows were enjoying a dustbath!"

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