Korokoro, Lower Hutt

Have a browse...

Have a browse...

Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

1504 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Minnie and Lilac

Reporter Community News

Diana Ward-Pickering from Lyall Bay is proud of her nine month old Burmese kittens Minnie and Lilac.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1507 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, what do you think is going on here? Hint, it used to be an annual event.

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1503 days ago

baby and toddler wooden puzzles chunky and sound

Lina from Maungaraki

Melissa and dough sound puzzle of animals, Melissa and dough tools bulky puzzle, Winnie puzzles, vehicle puzzles and lake with animal puzzles. all pieces complete.

Price: $20

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1503 days ago

A Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language

Deanne from Johnsonville

Mint condition - Wrapped in book protector. Pick up in Johnsonville or Wellington

Price: $50

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1503 days ago

Anime Magazines and Manga

Deanne from Johnsonville

Mint condition. Magazines are 50 cents each or $4 altogether. All the manga apart from the ones with the black underline are $4 and the ones with the black outline are $6 since they’re 3-in-1. Most of the manga are wrapped in book protectors. Pick up in Johnsonville

Negotiable

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1503 days ago

queen size bed full set

Lina from Maungaraki

queen size bed full set -- including sleepyhead high end matress (bought from Farmers for $1800 in 2017, and that was half the full price), solid rimu queen anne style headboard with lovely and elegant details (extremely heavy), and the solid wood bed slat frame. everything in great condition.
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queen size bed full set -- including sleepyhead high end matress (bought from Farmers for $1800 in 2017, and that was half the full price), solid rimu queen anne style headboard with lovely and elegant details (extremely heavy), and the solid wood bed slat frame. everything in great condition.
this bed has only ever been slept on by my mother in law and only on occasional visit. it has always been covered with good brand protector. I can guarantee you it is in immaculate condition. the headboard is so elegant, it brings the room set up to another level. I paid hundreds on it in an antique store. it is solid rimu and very very heavy. it is free standing with feet on the ground.
smoke and pets free in a clean home. won't be selling if not for relocation. thanks

Price: $1,050

1503 days ago

Looking for an ice-pack

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
I'm just wondering if anyone has an ice-pack similar to the one pictured below they could spare cheap or free?
Thanks in advance,
Hayden.
haydenthemonkey@gmail.com

Free

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1503 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Sophie

Reporter Community News

Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding … View more
Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding spot and a little trail towards me and she came out and was affectionate. Until she feels safe she will hide. Sophie still - three months later - hides when other people come to the house, but is brave and affectionate with me. Sophie isn't really interested in toys and prefers to sleep in the sun or hang out with me. She will either snuggle into my leg on the sofa or on my lap. When she wants attention she will pat me with her paw. In the evening I would cradle her like a baby and sing to her and rub her belly, she loved it."

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1504 days ago

NCEA Level 2 and 3 Textbooks

Deanne from Johnsonville

Good condition and no writing. $20 for the whole lot. Pick up in Johnsonville.

Price: $20

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1504 days ago

Space Saver Plush Double Bed with Black Leather Base

Deanne from Johnsonville

$304 - price negotiable. In good condition. DM for more details. Base comes disassembled with instructions. Pick up in Johnsonville :)

Negotiable

1508 days ago

Did you spot the seal on Te Whiti Park

Reporter Community News

A seal found sunning itself on a Lower Hutt cricket pitch was tempted back into the water with sausages.
Cricketers were bowled over when they spotted the animal after arriving at Waiwhetu's Te Whiti Park about 8.20am on Monday to set up for a match.
Police said they and the Department of … View more
A seal found sunning itself on a Lower Hutt cricket pitch was tempted back into the water with sausages.
Cricketers were bowled over when they spotted the animal after arriving at Waiwhetu's Te Whiti Park about 8.20am on Monday to set up for a match.
Police said they and the Department of Conservation (Doc) were called to assist the seal, believed to weigh about 90kg.
While a Doc ranger was still on the way, police officers coaxed the seal into the Waiwhetu stream, which runs along the north side of the park, with some snags. It was last spotted heading downstream, towards the Hutt River mouth, which opens to the sea.

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1504 days ago

Art Supplies - Watercolour set, acrylic paints, etc.

Deanne from Johnsonville

Everything is barely used even though some are stained with paint. The Reeves stuff is especially full

Price: $70

1504 days ago

Textile Fibres and Their Characteristics

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

We are passionate about fabrics and finding the right solutions for our customers. With over 110 years of experience in the textile industry we have compiled some of this knowledge and look forward to sharing it with you over the next year through our blog series – An Educational Yarn. Our … View moreWe are passionate about fabrics and finding the right solutions for our customers. With over 110 years of experience in the textile industry we have compiled some of this knowledge and look forward to sharing it with you over the next year through our blog series – An Educational Yarn. Our first topic explores the different characteristics of textile fibres.

Textile fibres are natural or synthetic structures that can be spun into yarn. Yarns are then woven, knitted or bonded into fabric. The inherent characteristics of fibre properties directly relate to the performance and required care and maintenance of the finished fabric, therefore understanding fibres and yarns will in turn help you to understand the how to apply specific fabrics within your interior schemes.

Natural Fibres: Occurring in nature; which are of animal, vegetable/plant or mineral origin.


COTTON (Plant Origin)

• A strong fibre, even stronger when wet, cotton has good natural durability.
• Can be affected by mildew however a mildew resistant finish can be applied to reduce this issue.
• Generally has reasonable sunlight resistance but should be protected with a quality lining when used as a drapery and protected from direct sunlight when used as an upholstery.
• It is an absorbent fibre which means it can move with changing humidity levels.
• May shrink with laundering but this can be reduced through a finishing process on the fabric known as sanforising.
Sunlight resistance can be greatly reduced in acidic polluted conditions.


SILK (Animal origin; an animal fibre that comes from the silkworm. The silkworm creates its cocoon from very long silk fibres which are harvested from mulberry trees.)

• It is naturally fine in texture, and colours beautifully.
• Its biggest disadvantage in furnishing is its sensitivity to UV light degradation (direct and reflected). Due to its sensitivity, it should not be used in direct sunlight or even bright light.
• An absorbent fibre, it has the potential to move in humid environments.
• Silk is a relatively strong fibre and can withstand a certain amount of abrasion, particularly when used in conjunction with
• a backing fabric.
• Unrivalled in splendour and smoothness, silk is regarded the most exclusive of all natural fibres.

LINEN
Plant origin; derived from cellulose fibres that grow inside the stalks of the flax plant.
• As with cotton it is affected by acidic pollution.
• Can be affected by mildew which will likely cause the fibre to deteriorate over time.
• Considered to be the strongest of the natural fibres; if constructed for upholstery it is very durable, particularly when blended with up to 10% nylon.
• Is regarded as a luxury fibre because of its lustre and texture.
• It is an absorbent fibre which means it can move with changing humidity levels
• Linen has moderate sunlight resistance and should be protected by a quality lining when used as a drapery and protected from direct sunlight when used as an upholstery.



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1504 days ago

Redesigning you garden and looking for new plants?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Price Smart has its own nursery, giving you access to a good range of native and evergreen plants for less than the standard industry price.
For inquiries about products and services Give us a call at 027 2521 771 or email us at info@pricesmart.co.nz.

1505 days ago

Habaneros for sale (like chillies but much hotter)

Hayden from Johnsonville

Hi everyone,
My little 12 year-old sister and I have some more freshly-picked, pesticide-free habaneros off our bush that we would like to sell to earn some pocket money.

The $1 coin is for size reference, these habaneros are much bigger than chillies I have seen at the local supermarket retailing… View more
Hi everyone,
My little 12 year-old sister and I have some more freshly-picked, pesticide-free habaneros off our bush that we would like to sell to earn some pocket money.

The $1 coin is for size reference, these habaneros are much bigger than chillies I have seen at the local supermarket retailing for $1:30 each (picture included indicating size relative to a $1 coin) and are really hot so you only need to cut up a small portion into food. Habaneros store well in the freezer so any leftover can be frozen until needed for up to a few months.

$1 each or 6 for $5.

I also have some that I have frozen that we would still like to sell at a rate of 2 for $1.50.

Covid-19 safety precautions:
It is recommended that you rinse produce thoroughly with hot water.
See covid19.govt.nz....

Please PM me or email me at haydenthemonkey@gmail.com for more info. Thanks!

Negotiable

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