Te Aro, Wellington

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1268 days ago

BORED?? Need a Challenge??

Karori Bridge Club

Exercise your mind and learn to play Bridge.


Bridge is to cards what chess is to board games – the ultimate challenge for card players.

It's Canasta on steroids, 500 taken to a whole new level of excitement.

The best way to start your Bridge odyssey is to join the right club. One… View more
Exercise your mind and learn to play Bridge.


Bridge is to cards what chess is to board games – the ultimate challenge for card players.

It's Canasta on steroids, 500 taken to a whole new level of excitement.

The best way to start your Bridge odyssey is to join the right club. One that offers lessons to help you over the steep learning curve and where experienced players are keen to mentor newcomers. The right club will become your second home and its members, new friends.

Karori is that club for Wellingtonians. Lessons are about to start. A warning, bridge can be addictive.


For more information: 04 476-6179 or karoribridge@gmail.com

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1270 days ago

STILL LOST: Eric 16 y.o. 21 May Oriental Terrace.0212491818

Marian from Oriental Bay

Reward for any sightings at all of Eric: $50 for a photograph if it's our Eric. 0212491818
Shy. Wide territory by tracker data. Microchipped. No collar. No tracker. May be trapped. Check sheds,garages, under house. Thanks! Help bring Eric Home. Sorely missed.

1272 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This weeks contribution comes from Louise Thomas.

"Is that a little blue sky this afternoon? I feel like a mole rat emerging after a week in the burrow. This grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) seems pretty happy to see the sun. He's posing in a cedar tree for Christmas cards."

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1268 days ago

Benefits to Lining Your Curtains for Winter

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

If you are in the market for a new pair of curtains or are potentially looking at getting your existing curtains lined, this blog will cover why it is advantageous for you to be lining your curtains, especially this winter.

Insulation: There are many different materials that can be used for the … View more
If you are in the market for a new pair of curtains or are potentially looking at getting your existing curtains lined, this blog will cover why it is advantageous for you to be lining your curtains, especially this winter.

Insulation: There are many different materials that can be used for the lining of your curtains, and each one can provide a slightly different result in regards to insulation, etc. For instance, polycotton lining (cotton and polyester) is naturally resistant to heat and still allows a good flow of air, making it suitable for warmer environments and even winter as it can provide reasonable insulation.

When simply looking for insulation for the winter period (or if you reside in an area which is typically colder year-round) it may be more beneficial to look at curtain linings such as the blackout and dim lining or thermal lining. Blackout lining is made from a thicker material, and is, therefore, more beneficial for those who are looking for more of a private and insulated lining. This fabric also allows you to keep in all of the heat in the winter period, and keep out the heat in the summer period, due to the sun being blocked out more from the dimmer and thicker fabric. An additional benefit of this is that you will have a difference in the amount of noise that enters our room/house (wherever the lining is applied).



Visually Appealing: Depending on what fabric you decide on, many of the lining options can add to your room. For example, bonded interlining is....
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1269 days ago

Planning a trip to the Landfill?

Wellington City Council

From 14 June, the Transfer Station at Wellington’s Southern Landfill will temporarily close on weekdays while the roof is replaced – but it will be open as usual at weekends.

The closure will impact residential customers dropping off general waste, hazardous waste and green waste, but … View more
From 14 June, the Transfer Station at Wellington’s Southern Landfill will temporarily close on weekdays while the roof is replaced – but it will be open as usual at weekends.

The closure will impact residential customers dropping off general waste, hazardous waste and green waste, but commercial waste operators won’t be affected.

The Tip Shop, Recycle Centre and Capital Compost will remain open.

The work is expected to take at least five weeks.
Find out more

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1276 days ago

Hazard a guess to when the photo was taken?

Andrew from Vogeltown

Hi Neighbors,

I've just picked up this gem from the dump shop and was wondering if anyone knew approximately what year the photo may have been taken?

Apologies for the reflections in the pic.

Cheers
Andy

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1271 days ago

Help the SPCA help Piglet by making a donation

Reporter Community News

The Wellington SPCA is appealing for donations for a puppy recently rescued in Upper Hutt.
At just three months old, Piglet was covered in one of the worst cases of mange the SPCA vets had seen.
Piglet’s skin was red, raw and weeping. Mange is a debilitating skin disease caused by parasitic … View more
The Wellington SPCA is appealing for donations for a puppy recently rescued in Upper Hutt.
At just three months old, Piglet was covered in one of the worst cases of mange the SPCA vets had seen.
Piglet’s skin was red, raw and weeping. Mange is a debilitating skin disease caused by parasitic mites. Left untreated like this, it is horrific and extremely painful.
Found wandering the streets alone, the disease had ravaged Piglet's skin, and she was in significant pain and discomfort.
Her medication is expensive and SPCA vets say she will need a lot of care.

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1270 days ago

Wellington College Grey Shorts

Lim from Northland

Hi All,


For sale is two pairs of Wellington College Grey Shorts, Size 10. In good condition. Only worn for about 1 year. New price is $66 each. Selling $60 for the two pairs.

Price: $60

1271 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1279 days ago

Pyjama appeal

Reporter Community News

To help keep kids warm and well this winter, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has launched its annual Jammies in June Appeal.
Respiratory conditions are a leading cause of acute admissions to hospital for children and Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the … View more
To help keep kids warm and well this winter, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has launched its annual Jammies in June Appeal.
Respiratory conditions are a leading cause of acute admissions to hospital for children and Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the number of children who are admitted over the winter months - many of them arriving without a pair of pyjamas.
Please donate a pair of brand NEW, size 1-16 flannelette pyjamas or thermals.
Please make sure that all pyjamas meet NZ product safety standards and carry the fire safety certification.
Due to the risk of infection, only new pyjamas can be accepted.

Or make a donation online at www.whf.org.nz... and Wellington Hospitals Foundation will buy a pair on your behalf.

New pyjamas can be dropped in to receptions at: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, and Kapiti Health Centre. Or posted to: Wellington Hospitals Foundation, Wellington Hospital Private Bag 7902, Wellington 6242

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1271 days ago
1271 days ago

Clothes Mending Class next Saturday

Joyce from Aro Valley

Develop a more sustainable wardrobe, learn how to mend your clothes (merino knits, etc) using your sewing machine. a few spaces still available, enrol at the below link.

www.tawacomed.co.nz...

1271 days ago

Cleaning 'Hacks' that Actually Make Things Worse

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

When it comes to cleaning there are tried and tested hacks you can rely on to make sure your house is spotless.

However, according to Good Housekeeping Institute there are some widely known household hints that are actually causing more harm than good.

While some hacks can make cleaning … View more
When it comes to cleaning there are tried and tested hacks you can rely on to make sure your house is spotless.

However, according to Good Housekeeping Institute there are some widely known household hints that are actually causing more harm than good.

While some hacks can make cleaning easier, the experts say you can’t believe everything you have heard will work – like using salt to lift red wine, immediately pouring water on carpet stains, or using vinegar as a makeshift cleaning product.

Here we have revealed which of the well-known hacks could make your clean-up job harder, not easier…

Don’t pour water on carpet stains: It may seem like logic to use water to mop up a spill, but there’s a danger that adding more liquid can over saturate a stain.

The excess water could cause long-lasting damage – soaking through the carpet fibres and into floorboards.

Good Housekeeping says that patience is key and advises gently blotting out as much of the stain as possible, then follow with a “light spritz of sparkling or soda water to rinse followed by more blotting”.

A clean dry cloth or paper towel is all that’s needed, and to make sure the stain doesn’t remain use a special removal cleaner.

Forget reaching for the salt for a red wine stain: There’s nothing worse than red wine splashing on your plush carpets – but don’t go reaching for the salt to try and soak it up.

Salt can lift the colour out of the carpet, but the consumer experts say that it can actually ‘set the stain’ because of the abrasive nature of the substance.

There’s also a risk that salt grains can stick in the carpet and become a dirt magnet for everything else.

Using vinegar as an all-purpose solution: While vinegar is regularly counted as an all-natural cleaner and can tackle grease and mould, the kitchen cupboard staple does contain acid and is abrasive.

The acid can affect wood and natural stone, so Good Housekeeping suggests keeping it away from marble counter tops or tiles.

Keep window cleaner away from your computer: The ingredients in a regular window cleaner can permanently damage a computer screen if used to shift marks.

According to the consumer site the ammonia and alcohol mixture used to remove stubborn stains on a window can actually strip anti-reflective coatings off screens, as well as cause clouding.

It advises using a microfibre cloth with a specialist LCD or plasma screen cleaner with no alcohol.

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1272 days ago

It's over to you

The Team from Homed

How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and … View more
How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and tell us why you love it. If you haven't quite left your career behind and you're planning your retirement we want to hear about it on Stuff Nation.

Remember - this doesn't have to be a one off. You can ask your neighbours for business recommendations for DIY products, advice on home improvement or even to invite your neighbours over for a house warming when your forever home is completed.

To share your thoughts and photos with Stuff head to the Stuff Nation page, we prefer submissions between 350-800 words; otherwise email homed@stuff.co.nz.

Remember to send through lots of photos.

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1272 days ago

Seeking new home for loved pet rabbit (male)

Lisa from Hataitai

Our beautiful pet rabbit Pumpkin (male, de-sexed) has been a part of our family for the last 6 years. He lost his mate and constant companion Hazel in September last year and we don't like to see him lonely. We're looking to re-home him, ideally where there is a female rabbit for company.… View moreOur beautiful pet rabbit Pumpkin (male, de-sexed) has been a part of our family for the last 6 years. He lost his mate and constant companion Hazel in September last year and we don't like to see him lonely. We're looking to re-home him, ideally where there is a female rabbit for company. Pumpkin is fully vaccinated. If you or someone you know might be interested, please message me on 021 609 409. Lisa

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