Avalon, Lower Hutt

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408 days ago

Happy Diwali!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Diwali! The Festival of Lights is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with lighting lamps, cultural rituals, and the exchange of sweets, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Let's make your festival brighter and your wallet happier! CLICK BELOW to … View more
Happy Diwali! The Festival of Lights is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with lighting lamps, cultural rituals, and the exchange of sweets, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Let's make your festival brighter and your wallet happier! CLICK BELOW to share your power-saving tips in our "Light Up Diwali, WN $150" competition.
Don't miss out - ends 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

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409 days ago

Koraunui Ukulele performing You are my sunshine

DJ from Naenae

Koraunui Ukulele performed midday at the Stokes Valley Open Day in the town centre and then performed again at Aroha rest home Taita at 1.30pm.

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You are my sunshine - DJ, Marion, Wendy, Michelle & Koraunui Ukulele
You are my sunshine - Davis/Mitchell 1939.
[C] You are my … View more
Koraunui Ukulele performed midday at the Stokes Valley Open Day in the town centre and then performed again at Aroha rest home Taita at 1.30pm.

youtu.be...
You are my sunshine - DJ, Marion, Wendy, Michelle & Koraunui Ukulele
You are my sunshine - Davis/Mitchell 1939.
[C] You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
[C7] You make me [F] happy, when skies are [C] gray
[C7] You'll never [F] know dear, how much I [C] love you [Am] Please don't [C] take, my [G7] sunshine a[C]way.

[C] The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
[C7] I dreamed I [F] held, you in my [C] arms
[C7] But when I [F] woke dear, I was [C] mistaken
[Am] And I [C] hung my [G7] head, and [C] cried.

[Chorus]

[C] I'll always love you and make you happy
[C7] If you will [F] only say the [C] same
[C7] But if you [F] leave me and love [C] another
[Am] You'll [C] regret it [G7] all some [C] day.

[Chorus]

Wo[F]oah, please don't [C] take
My [G7] sunshine a[C]way
Ye[F]ah, please don't [C] take
My [G7] sunshine a[C]way [F][C][Cmaj7][C].

409 days ago

Happy Single's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Single's Day!
Whether you're celebrating solo or with friends, take some time today to treat yourself.
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410 days ago

Call yourself a Kiwi? Vote KIWI for Bird of the Century!

Save the Kiwi

For more than 100 years, we New Zealanders have identified ourselves as Kiwis.

The kiwi is in the name of businesses, in logos, in ads, even on the wings of our Airforce ... ironically.

We think it's time we gave the little guy some well-deserved recognition. Show your love for our … View more
For more than 100 years, we New Zealanders have identified ourselves as Kiwis.

The kiwi is in the name of businesses, in logos, in ads, even on the wings of our Airforce ... ironically.

We think it's time we gave the little guy some well-deserved recognition. Show your love for our national icon - the kiwi - by voting KIWI for Bird of the Century.
Vote Now

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410 days ago

In the pink

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Transform a full kitchen with fresh Resene paint. Find out how with these handy tips.

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411 days ago

Achieve Wellness with Chiropractic! 🧠⚡

The Chiro from The Chiro - Lower Hutt

The nervous system plays a vital role in our overall wellness - including autonomic regulation, adaptation, healing and daily function. 💪🧘‍♀️

Chiropractic are isn't just about relieving back pain - it's about facilitating our own body's amazing ability to heal and … View more
The nervous system plays a vital role in our overall wellness - including autonomic regulation, adaptation, healing and daily function. 💪🧘‍♀️

Chiropractic are isn't just about relieving back pain - it's about facilitating our own body's amazing ability to heal and thrive!

This is the driving objective behind our tailored care plan approach - designed to get you functioning at your very best! 🤩 If you are keen to start THRIVING, instead of just surviving - get in touch with us today!

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411 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for cucumber, or a recipe for plums?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, looking ahead to summer (we can't wait!) and the glut of crops, we're looking for recipes for either plum or cucumber dishes, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by December 3, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the … View moreDear neighbours, looking ahead to summer (we can't wait!) and the glut of crops, we're looking for recipes for either plum or cucumber dishes, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by December 3, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the December issue of NZ Gardener.

412 days ago

Volunteering

Volunteer Wellington

Are you keen to support your community? Have you thought about volunteering? You'll gain valuable skills and support your community at the same time! We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website. You can search by location and/or role category, e.g, Animals, Practical Help, Retail, … View moreAre you keen to support your community? Have you thought about volunteering? You'll gain valuable skills and support your community at the same time! We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website. You can search by location and/or role category, e.g, Animals, Practical Help, Retail, Environment, Administration, etc. Check them out at the link below!

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412 days ago

Preparing Your Home For Sale

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

For many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.

There are two things to consider when … View more
For many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.

There are two things to consider when you’ve decided to sell up – how to present your home so it’s appealing to buyers and packing up your home for the physical move.

Before you jump into renovations to make the place look shiny and new, think carefully about the value they will add to the house and whether you’ll recover that cost in the sale price. Renovations can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, so they’re only worth making if they’ll add significant value to your house sale.

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417 days ago

CHRIST CHURCH TAITA NEW VISITOR CENTRE

John from Hutt Central

A SMALL BUT DETERMINED group * have just turned the sod on a significant new building site, which will house a Visitor Centre for the Christ Church Taita, a little known heritage taonga, the oldest church in the Wellington region and the oldest building still in use in the area. They have had… View moreA SMALL BUT DETERMINED group * have just turned the sod on a significant new building site, which will house a Visitor Centre for the Christ Church Taita, a little known heritage taonga, the oldest church in the Wellington region and the oldest building still in use in the area. They have had to be determined because the $350,000 fundraising which has had many setbacks and taken 7 years
The Secondary Schools curriculum has recently been amended to require the study of NZ history. The first group of European settlers brought to NZ under the auspices of the NZ Company arrived on Petone Beach in January 1840. They were made welcome and sheltered and fed by the people of Te Atiawa who had a pa at Horokiwi. The church was built in the early 1850's and a memorial to that event was erected on Petone beach in 1940, this being The Early Settlers Museum, Te Whare Whai Whakaaro O Pito-one)

The story of that generally amicable interaction deserves to be told. The church was nearly destroyed by a major fire in the early 1990's, thought to have been arson, and subsequent necessary security measures have meant it is not accessible to Visitors. The Centre will allow visitors and students of NZ history to undertake guided tours of the Church and Graveyard where lie numerous distinguished individuals, including Chief Manihera Matangi , who was a strong supporter of the settlers and whose father signed the Treaty of Waitangi, and noted NZ Church architect Frederick de Jersey Clere.

The land has been donated by the Anglican Diocese of Wellington. Donors and Sponsors include the Lotteries Commission, the Hutt City Council, The T.G.McCarthy Trust, Pub Charity and a variety of local charitable trusts and generous private individuals.

The construction contract has been let to NZ Proud of Porirua.

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414 days ago

Poll: Have you had a parcel stolen?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christmas is on its way and for those of us with family across the country this means posting gifts from afar. Unfortunately, with the rise of mail theft in our communities, this can be risky business. Have you had a parcel stolen in your neighbourhood? Vote in our poll and share below whether this… View moreChristmas is on its way and for those of us with family across the country this means posting gifts from afar. Unfortunately, with the rise of mail theft in our communities, this can be risky business. Have you had a parcel stolen in your neighbourhood? Vote in our poll and share below whether this influences how you're gifting nowadays.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Have you had a parcel stolen?
  • 25.2% Yes I have
    25.2% Complete
  • 74.8% No, never
    74.8% Complete
1319 votes
412 days ago

Black Friday's Almost Here!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hold on a sec, mind-blowing deals are on the way! But before you rush in, take a moment to read our latest article for shopping tips that'll help you save hundreds of dollars this Black Friday.

Also, don't miss our Black Friday deals on broadband and power plans, plus PriceMe to … View more
Hold on a sec, mind-blowing deals are on the way! But before you rush in, take a moment to read our latest article for shopping tips that'll help you save hundreds of dollars this Black Friday.

Also, don't miss our Black Friday deals on broadband and power plans, plus PriceMe to compare retailers like The Warehouse, Noel Leeming, Farmers, and more!

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415 days ago

Mobile hairdresser

Elia from Waiwhetu

Hi there I am in desperate need of finding a mobile hairdresser who is able to come to my house with the necessary equipment as I have a disability.
Need a cut and colour as soon as.
Please pm me thanks

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418 days ago

Public Service Announcement

Shahd from Waterloo

Kia ora koutou!

Just a friendly reminder for everyone to be mindful of where they park their scooters. Some people cannot walk around them - and some electric scooters can't glide over grass, especially when damp. Pic: from Waterloo Station this morning.

Thanks all, and have a lovely … View more
Kia ora koutou!

Just a friendly reminder for everyone to be mindful of where they park their scooters. Some people cannot walk around them - and some electric scooters can't glide over grass, especially when damp. Pic: from Waterloo Station this morning.

Thanks all, and have a lovely week.

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414 days ago

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