Belmont, Lower Hutt

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

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2025 days ago

Various Wooden Venetian Vertical Slat Window Blinds

Joanna from Whitby

Various wooden Venetian slat blinds

Dimensions as shown on photos

List price is per blind, or make me an offer

Good condition and they have all now been removed from the windows

Message me to discuss which sizes you are interested in and for any questions etc

Price: $40

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2025 days ago

Internal wooden and glass doors

Joanna from Whitby

One pair glass doors 710mm wide

Also have a few of the plain wooden doors which are 810mm wide

Standard height 1980mm

All painted off white

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One pair glass doors 710mm wide

Also have a few of the plain wooden doors which are 810mm wide

Standard height 1980mm

All painted off white

Starting list price is per door, or make me an offer

I also have lots of the silver door handles as pictured

Good condition but some may need painting

Message me any questions

Price: $30

2026 days ago

If You’re Too Busy for Date Night, You’re Too Busy

Ann from Relationship Wellbeing Specialist

The plain and simple truth is date nights make relationships.
You’re probably thinking, that sounds great and in a perfect world date nights are doable, but who has the time, the money, or the childcare (if applicable) to go on dates?

It also helps to define what a date night is and what a date… View more
The plain and simple truth is date nights make relationships.
You’re probably thinking, that sounds great and in a perfect world date nights are doable, but who has the time, the money, or the childcare (if applicable) to go on dates?

It also helps to define what a date night is and what a date night isn’t. Watching Netflix on the couch together while scrolling through your Instagram feed is not a date night.

A date night (or date afternoon or morning) is a pre-planned time where the two of you leave your work life and work-in-the-home life and spend a set amount of time focusing on each other, and really talking and listening to each other.

Here are the most common date night obstacles and how to overcome them.

Time

Life can feel so incredibly busy that the thought of finding time for yet one more obligation feels overwhelming. But a date night is more than an obligation—it’s a commitment to your relationship. It helps to carve out a specific and regular time each week and make this “appointment” a priority.

Unless someone is in the emergency room, make date night a “no matter what” event. Set aside time like you would for a birthday, or church, or an anniversary, or any other special event you celebrate in your life together.

Date nights should be sacred times to honour your relationship. Think of them as such, schedule them in your calendars for as much time as possible—even if it’s just for an hour, show up no matter what.

Money

Dates don’t have to be expensive. In fact, they don’t have to cost anything at all. Pack a picnic, go for a walk, sit in a park. There are endless ways to spend time together without breaking the bank.

We used to have a cheap date by getting dressed up and going to the beautiful Hotel and pretending that we were hotel guests. We would sit in the beautiful lobby in front of a fire and nurse one drink all evening. We would answer each other’s open-ended questions for hours.

Childcare

Childcare is often the stickler for couples who want to go on date nights but have young children at home. Childcare does not have to be expensive or stressful. At times, we would trade childcare with other couples, so both couples could enjoy date nights. If that’s not possible, see if a trusted family member or close friend will help you in your quest to spend sacred time together.

Look for inexpensive babysitters in your neighbourhood, or ask friends for recommendations. Some parents worry about leaving their children with other people, but if you find a safe and reliable person to watch your children, you’re helping them learn that other people, besides their parents, are trustworthy and reliable.

Children are incredibly resilient, and by showing your commitment to your relationship with your partner, you’re nurturing your children by ensuring that they will be raised by parents in a healthy and stable relationship.

Too often, especially after couples have children, date night becomes a random, freak act of nature. Don’t let it. If you’re too busy for date night, you’re too busy.

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2026 days ago

The Barber of Seville

Capital E

Comedy mixes with music in this fast-paced, colourful, and entertaining adaptation of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville from New Zealand Opera.

Almaviva loves Rosina, and Rosina loves Almaviva. But Bartola stands in their way. So Almaviva turns to his barber, Figaro, to help him out. With a few… View more
Comedy mixes with music in this fast-paced, colourful, and entertaining adaptation of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville from New Zealand Opera.

Almaviva loves Rosina, and Rosina loves Almaviva. But Bartola stands in their way. So Almaviva turns to his barber, Figaro, to help him out. With a few good tunes and his razor-sharp wit, will Figaro win the day or will Almaviva be “hair today, gone tomorrow’?

One day only – get your tickets!
Book you tickets here!

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2026 days ago

Experience Chilton in Action

Chilton Saint James School

Visit Chilton Saint James School during March for one of our Open Days, Friday 22 March, 9.00am - 11.00am or Sunday 24 March 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Discover what makes Chilton the best choice for girl’s education in Lower Hutt. Experience our small classes from Preschool through to Year 13, and our … View more
Visit Chilton Saint James School during March for one of our Open Days, Friday 22 March, 9.00am - 11.00am or Sunday 24 March 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Discover what makes Chilton the best choice for girl’s education in Lower Hutt. Experience our small classes from Preschool through to Year 13, and our strong academic focus with an internationally recognised curriculum.

Chilton offers specialist teachers including Te Reo, Dance, Music and Art, all within a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

At Chilton, you can also discover our Dance Centre, free before school care, and a wealth of extra-curricular activities for your daughter.
Book now!

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2026 days ago

Gardener Wanted

Newell from Epuni

Mainly weeding and general garden maintenance
Contact Newell 0274522664

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2026 days ago

Want to buy

Maria from Taita

Monster high dolls in any condition. Love to hear from enyone who's be interested selling thanks so much
Maria

2027 days ago

a moan

Rachel from Naenae

my daughter of 24 and two children who now resides in Australia went to book her cervical screening at her doctors in Victoria and was turned away twice because they have put the age up to 25....So much for the big campaign ads and the awareness emphasized on this, to now go oh lets put the age … View moremy daughter of 24 and two children who now resides in Australia went to book her cervical screening at her doctors in Victoria and was turned away twice because they have put the age up to 25....So much for the big campaign ads and the awareness emphasized on this, to now go oh lets put the age up!!!!!! and yes right here in NZ too!!!! so i am wondering did anyone reading this get asked there opinion on this matter or was it another hidden decision concerning us made without us?

2027 days ago

High school Driving Lessons part of the curriculum

Sandra from Normandale

Back in the olden days, Hutt Valley High School did a deal with Apple driving school.
The student/parents received a great discount, the school a bulk discount, and the students learnt to drive correctly.
Back to Basics, isn't learning to drive correctly the right of every person who wants … View more
Back in the olden days, Hutt Valley High School did a deal with Apple driving school.
The student/parents received a great discount, the school a bulk discount, and the students learnt to drive correctly.
Back to Basics, isn't learning to drive correctly the right of every person who wants to learn to drive a vehicle.
SO put lets put this item on the school curriculum for 16 year olds and over, and lets help to turn out safer drivers.
WHAT SAYS YOU?

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2027 days ago

Ministry moves to terminate Lower Hutt childcare centre's licence following investigation

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Education is moving to terminate the licence of a Lower Hutt childcare centre following an investigation into ​ the centre.

Stuff revealed last December that staff at the Hutt Hospital Childcare Centre had been stood down while an investigation was carried out into accusations … View more
The Ministry of Education is moving to terminate the licence of a Lower Hutt childcare centre following an investigation into ​ the centre.

Stuff revealed last December that staff at the Hutt Hospital Childcare Centre had been stood down while an investigation was carried out into accusations staff mistreated children. Read more

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