Wadestown, Wellington

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1360 days ago

Queen Margaret College Open Days

Queen Margaret College

We at QMC build confident, adventurous women ready to make their mark in the world. With 100 years of progress in girls' education, we’re passionate about creating amazing futures and seeing every student thrive.

We are the only girls school in Wellington to offer the International … View more
We at QMC build confident, adventurous women ready to make their mark in the world. With 100 years of progress in girls' education, we’re passionate about creating amazing futures and seeing every student thrive.

We are the only girls school in Wellington to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme for Years 1-13.

Come to one of our Open Days and experience the advantage of small classes, a unique curriculum and passionate, experienced teachers in our stunning, heritage location.
Find out more

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1360 days ago

BePure

Acute Acupuncture Ltd Nate Wafstet from Acute Acupuncture

Patients who purchase the Limited Edition Everyday Wellness Pack in March and April will be in to WIN a Winter Wellness Retreat at Aro Hā (valued at $5,575).

To enter, Acute Acupuncture patients must simply scan the QR code within the pack lid or booklet and join the BePure 30-day Change … View more
Patients who purchase the Limited Edition Everyday Wellness Pack in March and April will be in to WIN a Winter Wellness Retreat at Aro Hā (valued at $5,575).

To enter, Acute Acupuncture patients must simply scan the QR code within the pack lid or booklet and join the BePure 30-day Change Challenge. Once they do this they just need to select 'Purchased in-store' and fill in their contact details following the prompts after scanning.

1362 days ago

Pet of the Day. Meet Chewie

Reporter Community News

This week we feature Chewie from Melrose who belongs to Deb Boates who says Chewie enjoys smelling flowers.
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 are from.

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1360 days ago

International Women's Day 2021

Stacy White from New Vision Enterprises Ltd.

#NVE is celebrating International Women's Day #IWD2021. A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. “Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” –Unknown

#DidYouKnow NVE is a #LocallyOwnedBusiness. … View more
#NVE is celebrating International Women's Day #IWD2021. A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. “Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” –Unknown

#DidYouKnow NVE is a #LocallyOwnedBusiness. Designer Cathy Wood, and Jeff Jewell - plumber, gasfitter, roofer and drainlayer, started New Vision Enterprises in 2004. Since this time, Cathy and Jeff have developed New Vision Enterprises to encompass much more than plumbing.

NVE currently has three women on our team Irene (admin), Cathy (owner) and Stacy (marketing). NVE supports #WomenInTradesNZ.

#NZLicensedTradies #DrainlayersNZ #NZPlumbers #PlumbingNZ #NZDrainlayers #NZPlumbing #NVE #NVEPlumbing #NZGasfitters #GasfittersNZ #SupportlLocal #NVEDrainage #NVEHeating #NVEGasfitting #NVERoofing #NVESkylights #NZCentralHeating #NZHeating #NZFamilyOwned #CustomerSatisfaction #HomeRenos #RenosForYou #NewBuilds #CommercialServices #ResidentialServices #ProudToBeAPlumber

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1360 days ago

The Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021 event map is now live! 🌻✅

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours … View more
To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours Day website' to have your event included when you sign-up.

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1360 days ago

How to Clean a Suede Couch

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Suede couches add a timeless elegance to homes. They are nice to look at, comfortable, and fuzzy. They are also quite a large investment, which is why it can be so upsetting to either watch a stain being formed or find a dried food stain.

A lot of people assume that suede, and faux-suede, are … View more
Suede couches add a timeless elegance to homes. They are nice to look at, comfortable, and fuzzy. They are also quite a large investment, which is why it can be so upsetting to either watch a stain being formed or find a dried food stain.

A lot of people assume that suede, and faux-suede, are difficult to clean due to their fuzziness, but this could not be further from the truth. In this article, we will show you how to protect your couch and how to remove some common stains but, before that, it is good to understand what suede is.

What is Suede?
Suede is a soft, supple type of leather made from the underside of an animal and is mostly used for creating bags, shoes, clothing, and furniture. The warm and fuzzy texture of suede comes from all of the small, raised fibres (or nap), which cover the outside of the leather.

What is Suedette?
Suedette is a man-made alternative to natural suede. It is usually made from cotton or rayon, which has been given a suede finish. This is a great option for those that want the look of suede without using animal products or for those on a budget.

How to clean a suede couch
Cleaning a delicate fabric like suede may seem like a nightmare but, with a little bit of care and attention, you can keep your couch-stain free and protect it from most of the wear and tear caused by daily life. Follow the instructions below to find out what you’ll need, as well as how to clean suede.

Before you start
• Use an upholstery cleaner specifically for suede;
• Always refer to the manufacturer’s care instructions before cleaning;
• Make sure that the room your suede couch is in is well ventilated; open windows and turn on any fans;
• Use a painter’s face mask if it is difficult to air the room, or if you’re worried about the aerosol cleaner;
• If you have a new couch or are trying out a new cleaning spray, always test the product in an unseen area to make sure that your chosen cleaner does not affect the suede.

Things you will need
• Furniture cleaner for suede;
• A suede napping brush (these can be found at most shoe shops);
• A suede rubbing cloth;
• A vacuum cleaner;
• Brown gum eraser or a suede eraser;
• A dry sponge;

• Optional – a waterproofing spray or stain repellent; although these are optional they can help protect your couch for longer.

Weekly cleaning tasks: Cleaning a suede couch can be a daunting task, especially if has not been cleaned in a while, but maintaining that beautiful couch can be made a lot easier if you include it in your weekly cleaning schedule...
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1364 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

We again feature a pic from Louise Thomas. This week it is a grey warbler/riroriro.

"Nice to see a grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) in the weekend. I'm not hearing them as much now the cicadas have cranked themselves up to full volume. It's probably the end of the breeding … View more
We again feature a pic from Louise Thomas. This week it is a grey warbler/riroriro.

"Nice to see a grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) in the weekend. I'm not hearing them as much now the cicadas have cranked themselves up to full volume. It's probably the end of the breeding season as well. I was interested to read that only the males do the summer warbling, apparently the females only have a short chirp call. Don't ask me why this turkey is hanging upside down - there's always one."

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1361 days ago

Two 1Kg hand weights free to a good home

Steve from Thorndon

What can I add? The picture is worth all the words needed. Clean, good condition. Pick-up is in Thorndon.

Free

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1361 days ago

Window Cleaning & House Washing

Adam from Wellington Wash

Wellington Wash is your locally owned Exterior Cleaning Company.
Window Cleaning starts from $149
House Washing starts from $299

Get in touch for a FREE quote!
02041410521
www.wellingtonwash.com...

1365 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Any thoughts on the picture and where it was taken?

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1362 days ago

A warm welcome to Chorus

Neighbourly.co.nz

We're incredibly excited to be welcoming Chorus into our family of Neighbourly community partners.

Keep an eye out for their posts! The Chorus team will be sharing helpful advice and updates about Chorus' fibre broadband services in your community.

First and foremost, use this handy… View more
We're incredibly excited to be welcoming Chorus into our family of Neighbourly community partners.

Keep an eye out for their posts! The Chorus team will be sharing helpful advice and updates about Chorus' fibre broadband services in your community.

First and foremost, use this handy tool to check your address to see if you can upgrade to New Zealand’s fastest, most reliable fibre broadband at your place.

Please join us in sending a very warm welcome to our friends at Chorus.

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1362 days ago

Stretcher Coleman Big Sky

Patricia from Wilton

Single stretcher - as new - foldable, lightweight but sturdy, with matching mattress - of top brand Colman.
Hardly used.
New $150-$190.

Pick up Wilton.

www.rebelsport.co.nz...

www.marine-deals.co.nz...

Price: $90

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1362 days ago

TV on offer (free) HAS BEEN TAKEN

Steve from Thorndon

Panasonic 37” Plasma (P37PV70AZ)
Worked well, no issues, but it is dated. Manufactured 2007.
Pick-up is in Thorndon (Kennard’s Storage on Hutt Road)

Free

1362 days ago

Do you find your lawn tired?

Joshua from

Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results.
Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. We work with the best suppliers.Give … View more
Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results.
Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. We work with the best suppliers.Give us a call at 027 252 1771 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... for a reasonable estimate.

1364 days ago

9 Home Cleaning Hacks Tested

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

The internet is awash with natural cleaning hacks. We put them to the test.


1. REMOVING A WATERMARK BY RUBBING WITH A WALNUT

The advice: Get rid of watermarks on wood by rubbing it with pieces of walnut (the nut not the shell).

How it worked: Vigorous rubbing was needed and we went … View more
The internet is awash with natural cleaning hacks. We put them to the test.


1. REMOVING A WATERMARK BY RUBBING WITH A WALNUT

The advice: Get rid of watermarks on wood by rubbing it with pieces of walnut (the nut not the shell).

How it worked: Vigorous rubbing was needed and we went through a few walnuts, but gradually the watermark disappeared. A quick polish with a clean cloth to finish it off.

Worth repeating? Yes, we were surprised at how well it worked, we even tried it on larger surfaces and it did the trick there too. | Rating: 5/5


2. USE OIL TO GET RID OF GREASE STAINS ON STAINLESS STEEL


The advice: Use a smear of olive oil (or similar) on a rag to clean fingerprints and grease smears off stainless steel appliances.


How it worked: Like a dream! It was easier and neater than using the spray-on stainless steel cleaner I have been buying from the supermarket. Trick is not to use too much, you just need the slightest smear...

Keep reading (with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...)

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