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I actually don't want the rubbish bins, how do I tell them, so they don't rub their hands together thining they will get more out of us. I use the klandfill at least twice a week, usuallt three times, so don't need the rubbish service in our street - can somebody tell me what I need … View moreI actually don't want the rubbish bins, how do I tell them, so they don't rub their hands together thining they will get more out of us. I use the klandfill at least twice a week, usuallt three times, so don't need the rubbish service in our street - can somebody tell me what I need to so please thanks
Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature.
You will need:
- Modelling clay (air-drying or baking)
- Rolling pin
… View moreTake on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature.
You will need:
- Modelling clay (air-drying or baking)
- Rolling pin
- Knife
- Straw
- Fine sandpaper
- Test pot brush
- Paint test pots (we like Resene Sakura & Resene Apple Blossom)
- Resene FX Paint Effects Medium
- Small sponge
- Cord to hang
Step one: Start by rolling out your clay about 7mm thick (A). It’s important to work on a clean, non-stick surface.
Step two: Use a knife to cut a rectangle as long as you want the main shape to be, then cut a square roughly twice the width of the rectangle and two-thirds the height (B). No matter what shape you’re making, the top piece must be wider to form a dome or pocket. The backing piece always needs to be taller and have enough height to support your flora and allow for a hole.
Step three: If using air-drying clay, dip your fingers in water and wet the edges of the clay slightly – baking clay does not require any water to seal together. Take the smaller, wider square piece and make an arc over the backing piece, bringing the sides together (C). Press the sides down so the clay bonds together, then do the same along the bottom (D), making sure you still have a curved opening at the top.
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About 3000 households won’t have their new bins in time for the start of Lower Hutt’s revamped waste and recycling service.
The Hutt City Council has blamed Covid-19 related shipping delays on the hold-up, with the last lot of bins not scheduled to arrive from Australia – where they were … View moreAbout 3000 households won’t have their new bins in time for the start of Lower Hutt’s revamped waste and recycling service.
The Hutt City Council has blamed Covid-19 related shipping delays on the hold-up, with the last lot of bins not scheduled to arrive from Australia – where they were manufactured – until after the July 1 start date.
Council chief executive Jo Miller said the delay occurred despite efforts to have the bins brought over earlier.
Interim arrangements have been made for households that will be without the bins when the new service starts. The green recycling crates currently in use would continue to be emptied.
A proposal to build 30,000 affordable houses, on land between Porirua and Lower Hutt, has little support amongst local body politicians.
Lower Hutt real estate agent John Ross is promoting a plan to develop 1800 hectares, known as the Kilmister Block, as the solution to Wellington’s housing … View moreA proposal to build 30,000 affordable houses, on land between Porirua and Lower Hutt, has little support amongst local body politicians.
Lower Hutt real estate agent John Ross is promoting a plan to develop 1800 hectares, known as the Kilmister Block, as the solution to Wellington’s housing crisis.
Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter and Porirua Mayor Anita Baker have both rejected the plan, citing its potential ecological value. Ponter supports planting it in natives for carbon emission credits.
What do you think? Is it an idea worth pursuing?
What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.
Our Pet of the Day is Cleo who belongs to Elizabeth Innes from Berhampore. Cleo loves running around on Kāpiti Beach.
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.
Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Gabe, who originally from Porirua.
"Hello all, I am Gabe! A fun, loveable boy who has stolen the hearts of everyone at the centre. I am looking for an experienced owner, who has a suitable property for me to thrive in. I'm always up for a walk or a game to play,… View moreOur SPCA Pet of the Day is Gabe, who originally from Porirua.
"Hello all, I am Gabe! A fun, loveable boy who has stolen the hearts of everyone at the centre. I am looking for an experienced owner, who has a suitable property for me to thrive in. I'm always up for a walk or a game to play, and I love to find things to do and keep active. I am looking for a home with teenagers or adults, and a home without cats or small animals. I am happy to play with other active dogs, and love to be social with both people and dogs. If you are interested in me and my goofy personality - chat to the canine team."
If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
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.
Look for the Better Cotton Initiative … View moreIf seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
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.
Look for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) branding when you’re
browsing the racks, and you’ll see we’re proud to invest in making cotton production more sustainable.
Look for the FSC label on wood and paper products we stock, and you’ll see we’re dedicated to protecting our forests.
Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
Kenepuru Community, Wellington Regional, and Hutt Hospitals are currently experiencing higher volumes of patients – particularly in the region’s emergency departments.
Anyone presenting to ED will be assessed by a nurse on arrival, and will be prioritised for treatment based on their assessed… View moreKenepuru Community, Wellington Regional, and Hutt Hospitals are currently experiencing higher volumes of patients – particularly in the region’s emergency departments.
Anyone presenting to ED will be assessed by a nurse on arrival, and will be prioritised for treatment based on their assessed level of clinical need. If you are assessed as not having an urgent need, you can expect to wait longer to see a clinician.
If you are unsure about whether you require urgent care, please call your GP or Healthline (0800 611 116) for advice. In an emergency, phone 111.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Our travel bubble with our friends across the ditch is under pressure with Covid proving hard to bring under control in New South Wales. Closing the border would have a dramatic impact on areas like Queenstown.
Tell us what you think and why.
Remember if you do not want your comment used by Stuff … View moreOur travel bubble with our friends across the ditch is under pressure with Covid proving hard to bring under control in New South Wales. Closing the border would have a dramatic impact on areas like Queenstown.
Tell us what you think and why.
Remember if you do not want your comment used by Stuff please put NFP.
Book on 'Taita' - the place to live pre 1900s before Lower Hutt was formed. 108 pages of history and photos of Taita - the stand alone village with 5 hotels, Mason Gardens, Market Gardeners, School opened 1861 and Maori Chieftain land owners buried in Christ Church Taita.
Written by … View moreBook on 'Taita' - the place to live pre 1900s before Lower Hutt was formed. 108 pages of history and photos of Taita - the stand alone village with 5 hotels, Mason Gardens, Market Gardeners, School opened 1861 and Maori Chieftain land owners buried in Christ Church Taita.
Written by Sandra Greig.
Embrace a Modernist aesthetic with this simple chair decorated with Resene products.
Find out how to create your own.
Do your favour a second access road to Wainuiomata? National list MP Chris Bishop wants one built and also believes the council should free up rural land n Wainuiomata for housing.
Wainuiomata Second Access Road meeting, Thursday July 1 at 7pm, Bilderbeck Hall, Main Road, Wainuiomata.
If you do not… View moreDo your favour a second access road to Wainuiomata? National list MP Chris Bishop wants one built and also believes the council should free up rural land n Wainuiomata for housing.
Wainuiomata Second Access Road meeting, Thursday July 1 at 7pm, Bilderbeck Hall, Main Road, Wainuiomata.
If you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.
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