Kelson, Lower Hutt

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433 days ago

Do you remember?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup is underway, are you a fan?

New Zealand's All Blacks have won the RWC three times - 1987, 2011 and 2015. Do you remember these? Whether you were in the grandstand or on the couch, tell us what you remember of these historic moments...

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429 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

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430 days ago

Washing Machine Plastic outer tub. BIG Plant Pot?!

MIchael Neighbourly Lead from Kelson

For your garden or other home project.

Price: $15

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430 days ago

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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434 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View more
We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

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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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
433 days ago

Fancy $100 to spend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can … View more
We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

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433 days ago

Spring Clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View more
Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime.
Compare now

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461 days ago

Tickets on sale now!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether … View more
We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just want to take a peek inside some of New Zealand's most beautiful homes, join us for a day of inspiration and fun. It’s the perfect excuse for you to gather a group of friends and make a day ... or weekend of it. These tours proudly support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

🚨 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here.

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442 days ago

Show us what you've got, e hoa!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View more
We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!

If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirīmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).

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434 days ago

Can you solve The Hard Word?

The Team from Stuff

Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one … View more
Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one cryptic clue and one tense minute to unscramble the letters and guess the answer.

Proudly brought to you by Neighbourly, The Hard Word can be found 9am weekdays on Stuff. Give it a go today - if you dare…
Play Now

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434 days ago

Indian Classical Dance Show- "DASAVATHARAM" by Natraj School of Dance

Prabha from Avalon

Kia ora and Greetings

✨🎉 Natraj School of Dance celebrates a monumental 25 years with a captivating dance production 🌺Dasavatharam🌺. Dive deep into the enthralling tales of the ten avatars through the mesmerizing realms of Indian classical dance by their amazing dancers. 🦚🌙

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Kia ora and Greetings

✨🎉 Natraj School of Dance celebrates a monumental 25 years with a captivating dance production 🌺Dasavatharam🌺. Dive deep into the enthralling tales of the ten avatars through the mesmerizing realms of Indian classical dance by their amazing dancers. 🦚🌙

🗓️ Dates: 6th October - ⏰ 6.30 PM

🗓️ Dates: 7th October - ⏰ 2.30 PM and 6.30 PM

📍 Venue: Little Theatre, Lower Hutt

Don't miss out on this amazing performance!

Book your ticket by scanning the provided QR code on the attached poster or by clicking the link:

🎟️ dasavatharam.eventbrite.co.nz...

Nandri, Vanakkam
Prabha Ravi


Photo credit: Sasi Harsha Photography

Price: $28

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434 days ago

Indian Classical Dance Show- "DASAVATHARAM" by Natraj School of Dance

Prabha from Avalon

Kia ora and Greetings

✨🎉 Natraj School of Dance celebrates a monumental 25 years with a captivating dance production 🌺Dasavatharam🌺. Dive deep into the enthralling tales of the ten avatars through the mesmerizing realms of Indian classical dance by their amazing dancers. 🦚🌙
View more
Kia ora and Greetings

✨🎉 Natraj School of Dance celebrates a monumental 25 years with a captivating dance production 🌺Dasavatharam🌺. Dive deep into the enthralling tales of the ten avatars through the mesmerizing realms of Indian classical dance by their amazing dancers. 🦚🌙
🗓️ Dates: 6th October - ⏰ 6.30 PM
🗓️ Dates: 7th October - ⏰ 2.30 PM and 6.30 PM

📍 Venue: Little Theatre, Lower Hutt

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime performance!

Book your ticket by scanning the provided QR code on the attached poster or by clicking the link:

🎟️ dasavatharam.eventbrite.co.nz...

Nandri, Vanakkam

Photo credit: Sasi Harsha Photography

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436 days ago

The cost of RiverLink is set to rise

Reporter The Post

RiverLink is arguably the biggest infrastructure project in the Hutt. It is set to start next year but the cost is sure to rise.

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454 days ago

Poll: Should cellphones be banned at school?

Reporter Community News

National wants to ban cellphones at school. Labour says schools already have the power to ban cellphones. What do you think.
Remember if you do not want your comments used, please put NFP

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Should cellphones be banned at school?
  • 71.8% Yes, it is a good idea
    71.8% Complete
  • 28.2% No, there is no need for a ban
    28.2% Complete
1026 votes
435 days ago

Koraunui Ukulele performing I'm on the up

DJ from Naenae

Koraunui Ukulele have uploaded I'm on the up - composed 9 September 2020 DJ Pomare. Watch more of our videos at www.youtube.com...
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I'm on the [C] up, ukulele positivity
I'm on the um, ukulele melody
Whenever I go out way out into the big world
I'm on the [G7] … View more
Koraunui Ukulele have uploaded I'm on the up - composed 9 September 2020 DJ Pomare. Watch more of our videos at www.youtube.com...
youtu.be...

I'm on the [C] up, ukulele positivity
I'm on the um, ukulele melody
Whenever I go out way out into the big world
I'm on the [G7] up, come and strum along with [C] me
Don't want to sit round thinking negativity
Not going to spend my time just wasting time
I've got a whole life to live, and I will live it
I'm on the [G7] up, come and strum along with [C] me.

[F] Friends and family [C] come and go
[G7] Thats the world turning [C] round
[Em] Memories re[Am]mind us all
[F] Love is [F/C] like a [G7] home.

[Repeat All]

I'm on the [C] up, ukulele positivity
I'm on the um, ukulele melody
Whenever I go out way out into the big world
I'm on the [G7] up, come and strum along with [C] me
Up the [F] wahs, come and [G7] strum along with [C] me
[F][C][CMaj7][C].

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