Epuni, Lower Hutt

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

752 days ago

Win a brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!

Make it your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing a ticket today.
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752 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love… View more
Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love to hear about them.

If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.

Let us know who should be recognised for their good deeds by nominating now.

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754 days ago

Name of these flowers PLEASE

Sandra from Normandale

On the boundary fence in Normandale.

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754 days ago

Simon Woolf & Alan Collins - Exhibition of Photography & Paintigns of Wellington.

Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery

Simon Woolf joins Eastbourne artist, Alan Collins, to share their love of the city for a combined exhibition of beautiful photography and paintings of Wellington. Alan Collins is exhibiting his latest watercolours of Wellington in the main gallery space whilst Simon Woolf is exhibiting a … View moreSimon Woolf joins Eastbourne artist, Alan Collins, to share their love of the city for a combined exhibition of beautiful photography and paintings of Wellington. Alan Collins is exhibiting his latest watercolours of Wellington in the main gallery space whilst Simon Woolf is exhibiting a collection of favourite photographs in the new upstairs gallery space to exhibit Wellington Photography. The free exhibition can be viewed until Sunday 27th November. Free and easy parking right outside or on the seafront. Be sure to check out the three other gallery spaces for more great local art and NZ made gifts.

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757 days ago

Tree Caves In Wainuiomata Hills

Sonali from Wainuiomata

Is that tree cave shown in red as seen in that photo?
I think Wainuiomata hills having tree caves are creepy

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754 days ago

Woodland wonderland

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Personalise your tree this year with adorable homemade woodland characters. Use Resene testpots to create these four cuties. Find out how to create your own.

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754 days ago

Chrysanthemum

Shuer from Boulcott

Well established.

Price: $8

759 days ago

Rooster in the Grass - a New Zealand story

Reporter Community News

A lovely pic from Louise Thomas.
"Other naturalists have brought you 'The March of Penguins' and 'Gorillas in the Mist', but I...I bring you 'Rooster in the Grass - a New Zealand story'. National Geographic - you have my number."

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755 days ago

Need help comparing mobile plans?

The Team from NZ Compare

Having the right mobile plan is pretty important these days but with so many plans on offer, it’s difficult to know if you’re getting the best deal without seeing them all side by side. Luckily for you Neighbours, we’ve got a solution…

Mobile Compare! A new and improved addition to the … View more
Having the right mobile plan is pretty important these days but with so many plans on offer, it’s difficult to know if you’re getting the best deal without seeing them all side by side. Luckily for you Neighbours, we’ve got a solution…

Mobile Compare! A new and improved addition to the NZ Compare suite of comparison websites, is LAUNCHING SOON!

You'll be able to see all leading NZ provider's plans side by side so you can make a fully informed choice.
HEAD OVER and add your email to our mailing list to be the first to know when it's launched.
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759 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Four little piggies.

Reporter Community News

"Hello! We are 4 very sweet piglets (there are 3 females and 1 male). We would love to be in a nice rural area with a big paddock we can spend our days in, digging around and eating some nice food and treats. Unfortunately we are unable to live in urban areas. We need to go out in pairs, or … View more"Hello! We are 4 very sweet piglets (there are 3 females and 1 male). We would love to be in a nice rural area with a big paddock we can spend our days in, digging around and eating some nice food and treats. Unfortunately we are unable to live in urban areas. We need to go out in pairs, or together as a group of 4. We would also be okay going to our new homes where there may be an existing pig family we can join in on. If you have room in your farm family for us, please enquire with the Wellington SPCA team."

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756 days ago

2007 BMW MSport wheels

Phillip from Wainuiomata

Wheels for sale with tyres attached
2 x 225/45-17
2 x 255/40-17
studs and centre caps
wheels are in good condition with minimal kerbing
couple of the tyres have some wear left other 2 not so much
pick up Wainui
interested msg me your number

Price: $140

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756 days ago

Display unit

Saranya from Waterloo

Pickup Waterloo, Lowerhutt
Need to go ASAP

Free

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756 days ago

Left over Gib

Phillip from Wainuiomata

1 sheet 3m x 1.2 x 13mm standard new but bit of damage 1 corner
4 sheets 2.4 x 1.2 x 10mm standard new
plus 2-3 off cuts thrown in if wanted
$100 or make me an offer, need gone
Interested msg me your number
pick up Wainui

Price: $100

757 days ago

CMNZ presents The Seasons

Chamber Music New Zealand

German-born British composer Max Richter invites us on a journey through his reimagined landscape of Vivaldi’s pictorial masterpiece The Four Seasons.

The Four Seasons is something we all carry around with us,” says Richter, “It’s just everywhere. This project is about reclaiming this… View more
German-born British composer Max Richter invites us on a journey through his reimagined landscape of Vivaldi’s pictorial masterpiece The Four Seasons.

The Four Seasons is something we all carry around with us,” says Richter, “It’s just everywhere. This project is about reclaiming this music for me personally, by getting inside it and rediscovering it – and taking a new path through a well-known landscape.”

Dancers from inclusive dance company Jolt join together with musicians of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra to create an energetic and evocative performance.

Led by acclaimed violinist Martin Riseley, this event is a joyous and affirming celebration of movement, music, and life.
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757 days ago

Recycled polyester

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

Along our journey to creating a more sustainable future, our studios are working to incorporate innovative textiles into our product offering. The technical advancement of recycled yarn production has led to textiles which are not only more environmentally friendly, but emulate the soft handle of … View moreAlong our journey to creating a more sustainable future, our studios are working to incorporate innovative textiles into our product offering. The technical advancement of recycled yarn production has led to textiles which are not only more environmentally friendly, but emulate the soft handle of virgin fibres. In this article we explain the process of transforming post-consumer plastic bottles into recycled polyester yarn, through an investigation into the production of our first recycled product Kumo Recycled by James Dunlop.

Woven in 92% recycled polyester and 8% polyester yarn, Kumo Recycled presents a modern perspective on fibre construction. Available in 15 decorative shades, Kumo Recycled is suitable for those seeking a high-performance wide width sheer that is fire retardant and has a weighted selvedge in both residential and commercial applications, elegantly framing the view in any setting.

THE RECYCLING PROCESS:
At the recycling facility, post-consumer PET bottles are magnetically sorted by a metal detector and the labels are washed off with water in a revolving cylinder called a Tromel. The clean PET bottles are then sorted into types and colours by a near infrared ray and spectrum camera before being shredded into flakes underwater.

Separation occurs as lighter plastics float to the tank’s surface. The flakes are dried in a tumbler, then rinsed with sodium hydroxide, dried, rinsed in water, and dried once more. Residual contaminants and metals are then blown out and the flakes are shredded into smaller flakes, ready to be used to produce a liquid polymer (resin).

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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