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Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!
These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? … View moreClean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!
These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? Don't worry; you can sign up FREE when you’re in store. Find out more now.
Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
Good condition moving house need it gone asap have no room at my new house. Can drop off and help assemble
Do you need curtains to warm up your home? Do you have a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free curtains.
From July 31 to August 11 we will be based at Wainuiomata Community Centre. Come to 1A Queen Street to pick up a form, take it home to measure your windows, … View moreDo you need curtains to warm up your home? Do you have a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free curtains.
From July 31 to August 11 we will be based at Wainuiomata Community Centre. Come to 1A Queen Street to pick up a form, take it home to measure your windows, bring it back and we’ll make your curtains. FOR FREE!
Curtains keep the heat in, the cold out and the power bills down. Come to Wainuiomata Community Centre, 1A Queen Street, from July 31. To find out more call 0508 78 78 24 x 705 or go to the event on Facebook.
A lower speed limit, two new roundabouts and a median barrier are among several proposed safety improvements aimed at reducing the number of deaths along State Highway 58. Let us know what you think. Do you travel the road often? What needs to be done to make it safer? Or is it safe as it is? … View moreA lower speed limit, two new roundabouts and a median barrier are among several proposed safety improvements aimed at reducing the number of deaths along State Highway 58. Let us know what you think. Do you travel the road often? What needs to be done to make it safer? Or is it safe as it is? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
We have contractors working hard to keep Marine Drive open tonight by clearing debris washed up by the nasty weather we've had today. There is also a lot of water on Port Road and it has been closed, contractors will be working hard overnight to clear it so it can be opened in the morning.
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!
- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View moreNot so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!
- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!
Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!
Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Right now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out.… View moreRight now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out. Spark terms, fees and install charges may apply. Speeds vary.
There are a higher than normal number of street lights out across the city. Wellington Electricity is working on getting these fixed. If your streetlights are out, please use the Report a Problem tool on our website and we'll get it seen to.
Looking at the lovely pictures of "Jennian Homes", I wonder how many people these days can afford such luxury I would LOVE a home like that but mine like many of the first ones in Wainui was bought using the "family benefit" capitalizing it as a deposit, as it was called then, … View moreLooking at the lovely pictures of "Jennian Homes", I wonder how many people these days can afford such luxury I would LOVE a home like that but mine like many of the first ones in Wainui was bought using the "family benefit" capitalizing it as a deposit, as it was called then, we had no money to buy or build and so we used that for a deposit on a home we never got any benefit for the kids growing up and sat on boxes, till we could save up for chairs, still in the same house not changed much since then as I still do not have a lot of money,it is still not fancy but it kept a roof over our heads, it was better than living in a shed. why does the government use the same idea today to help couples to get into their own homes, I would love Jennian homes to come into my place and make it lovely. some people want everything right from the start they must have a TV and all the fancy gadgets
Following the success of last year's free event, Housing New Zealand, Hutt City Council and the Eastern Hutt Rotary Club are bringing back Healthy in the Hutt to the Walter Nash Centre from 11am - 2pm on 29 July.
More than 15 agencies and services will have stands full of information from … View moreFollowing the success of last year's free event, Housing New Zealand, Hutt City Council and the Eastern Hutt Rotary Club are bringing back Healthy in the Hutt to the Walter Nash Centre from 11am - 2pm on 29 July.
More than 15 agencies and services will have stands full of information from free health checks, to tips on fire safety, earthquake strengthening and you can book a free visit from a council Eco advisor for a home health check (whether you rent or own).
There will also be fun experiences for children such as face painting and give aways not to mention a FREE lunch.
You don't have to book, just come along and enjoy this day of being Healthy in the Hutt. Make sure to tell your friends about it.
Hi there we need a trusted electrician that charges fairly to check out the wiring in our house and add in some points etc. Any recommendations with ph numbers pls?
What will you miss if you don’t participate as an exhibitor at this premier Business to Business Expo? Quality of leads are better than quantity of crowds! Be an exhibitor at Wellington’s premier Business to Business Expo and have the opportunity of securing future leads that will keep your … View moreWhat will you miss if you don’t participate as an exhibitor at this premier Business to Business Expo? Quality of leads are better than quantity of crowds! Be an exhibitor at Wellington’s premier Business to Business Expo and have the opportunity of securing future leads that will keep your business growing. No business can afford to stop their marketing whether they have plenty of work in the pipeline or not.
Many stands are booked so far. This is a regional event. Even businesses from outside the Wellington Region are booking their stands. Early bird pricing until the 31st of July. Book and pay for your stand before then and enter the draw to win your stand for free.
Save the date - the Business Expo is on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 September. We look forward to seeing you there!
Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!
With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty … View moreKia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!
With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty product you’ve bought, or a neighbourhood problem such as an overhanging tree or working out who’s responsible for fixing a fence.
For free, confidential information and advice, visit or phone a Citizens Advice Bureau in your neighbourhood or give us a call on 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222).
Smart Travel is a new platform here to help friendly Wellingtonians like you get to where you’re going in a better way, making your travel cheaper, more social, and easier on the environment. By registering and creating a profile with Smart Travel, you can use the website and app to find other … View moreSmart Travel is a new platform here to help friendly Wellingtonians like you get to where you’re going in a better way, making your travel cheaper, more social, and easier on the environment. By registering and creating a profile with Smart Travel, you can use the website and app to find other commuters to carpool with, or offer your services as a driver. Sign up today and start logging your journeys and you could be in to win rewards like Prezzy Cards and vouchers.
The country received a battering over the last week. How did you make it through? Any tips or tricks for lasting out storms and powercuts? And of course if you have any stories about the weather, share them with your neighbours here. Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP … View moreThe country received a battering over the last week. How did you make it through? Any tips or tricks for lasting out storms and powercuts? And of course if you have any stories about the weather, share them with your neighbours here. Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
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