Belmont, Lower Hutt

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.

1065 days ago

Zinnia pinecone wreath

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

Turn tradition on its head and make a summery Christmas wreath by transforming pine cones into heat-loving zinnias using Resene paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1065 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A good picture can be worth a thousand words. This picture by Andrew Gorrie and caption (It's a bit wet in Wellington) sums up the last week or so in Wellington nicely.

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1065 days ago

Christmas Cake anyone make them?

Sandra from Normandale

Christmas once was the CAKE or rather the almond paste. Does anyone have photos of Christmas cakes from years gone past?

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1065 days ago

Christmas 1843 - 178 years ago

Sandra from Normandale

Paperspast 19 December 1843.
B M Pereira [Benjamin Mendez Pereira 1822-1860 VIC Australia] Married NZ 1843 to Susannah Pigott.
Advertisement for Christmas.

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1066 days ago

Moving to a retirement village?

Public Trust

"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any … View more"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any changes." Greg Coyne Principal Trustee in Nelson had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently as part of our Later Life campaign.

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1066 days ago

Golf Balls

Peter from Avalon

Hardly used (some only hit once) Golf Balls for sale.
24 balls for $25. Makes available _Bridgestone, Calloway, Srixon, Taylor Made, Titleist amongst others. Call Keith on 04 5772638.

1067 days ago

Give kindness, this Christmas

Trade Me

We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll … View more
We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll find a bunch of opportunities to give to Kiwis in need.

100% of your purchase goes directly to your charity of choice, and if you’ve been wondering what to give someone this year, a Kindness Store gift might be the perfect solution!

Just pick, click, and ‘Give Now’ – we’ll get it to the charity for you. Easy.
Learn more

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1067 days ago

Helping each other through COVID-19

Ministry of Health

With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and … View more
With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and needs to isolate, have food, medications and supplies available. Make a plan with neighbours, friends or whānau to support each other.

If you need more help to manage at home, you can also access a COVID-19 welfare line on 0800 512 337

Find tips here
Find out more

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1068 days ago

Riverbank Carpark closed again

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It has been a wet few days and the Riverbank Carpark is currently closed for the third time in the last few days.
Rain is forecast to ease by 2pm, which coincides with high tide, and the council is not expecting the river level quickly.
If you haven't already, you can sign up to the text … View more
It has been a wet few days and the Riverbank Carpark is currently closed for the third time in the last few days.
Rain is forecast to ease by 2pm, which coincides with high tide, and the council is not expecting the river level quickly.
If you haven't already, you can sign up to the text alert service by sending your name and number to 027 782 3388
The picture was taken last week.

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1068 days ago

Thank You Wellington, You're Making a Difference this Christmas

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Stuff Ltd's recent support for Age Concern Wellington Region's Christmas appeal has been invaluable:

"Age Concern also experienced a burst of new interest and donations after we wrote about Rick Johnston and Denis White, who have been buddied up through Age Concern's visiting … View more
Stuff Ltd's recent support for Age Concern Wellington Region's Christmas appeal has been invaluable:

"Age Concern also experienced a burst of new interest and donations after we wrote about Rick Johnston and Denis White, who have been buddied up through Age Concern's visiting service. Johnston takes 82-year-old White out to lunch or to Mitre 10, or works in his backyard.
'But the best outcome has been the 35 volunteers signing up to help deliver social connection services to older people in our communities,” said Stephen Opie, chief executive of Age Concern Wellington. “We’re always needing more volunteers, so this has been a great response for us.'"

Read full article here: www.stuff.co.nz...

Thank you Stuff ! #OurWellington #seniors #HCC #PoriruaCityCouncil #ageconcernwelilngtonregion #donate

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1070 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meow of Masterton

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

There has been a lot of submissions for Pet of the Day lately. Thanks for all your cute photos and here is a bonus from Jani McCarthy of her much loved cat. It would be great to get some dogs.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent … View more
There has been a lot of submissions for Pet of the Day lately. Thanks for all your cute photos and here is a bonus from Jani McCarthy of her much loved cat. It would be great to get some dogs.
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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1068 days ago

Spin to win sleighin’ fuel savings

Waitomo Group

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to…spin to win FREE FUEL!

Christmas is right around the corner, so we’re spreading the Christmas cheer with wicked fuel savings to be won – just in time for your summer roadies.

Head to spinformoolah.co.nz and give our online wheel your best … View more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to…spin to win FREE FUEL!

Christmas is right around the corner, so we’re spreading the Christmas cheer with wicked fuel savings to be won – just in time for your summer roadies.

Head to spinformoolah.co.nz and give our online wheel your best spin to grab some Moolah to use on your next ‘appy purchase.

Plus, head to our Facebook page to check out our 12 days of ‘appiness for your chance to win even more awesome goodies.
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1069 days ago

Relative Clause

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

A relative clause is used to define or identify the preceding noun or to give extra information about it. Adding more detail to writing is often something students struggle with.

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1069 days ago

Sustainable & Affordable (It means better choices)

The Warehouse

Better products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.

Look in our stores or online and … View more
Better products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.

Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Sustainable shopping for every whanau.
Find out more

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1072 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and picture from Louise Thomas. Forest and Bird recently did a story on spoonbills, noting their numbers are increasingly rapidly.

"We have royal spoonbills/kōtuku ngutupapa (Platalea regia) a plenty at home on the Hutt River, but I love the concentric rings made by the sand on a bend … View more
Words and picture from Louise Thomas. Forest and Bird recently did a story on spoonbills, noting their numbers are increasingly rapidly.

"We have royal spoonbills/kōtuku ngutupapa (Platalea regia) a plenty at home on the Hutt River, but I love the concentric rings made by the sand on a bend at the Waikanae River mouth. This chap looks busy on official business."

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