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909 days ago

Teresea Olsen Wellingtonian of the Year

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Teresea Olsen​, general manager of health and social services at Kōkiri Marae in Seaview, took out the supreme award on Thursday night to loud applause and cheers.
On receiving the supreme award, Olsen said: “For the past 40 plus years I have been helping those less fortunate in my community. … View more
Teresea Olsen​, general manager of health and social services at Kōkiri Marae in Seaview, took out the supreme award on Thursday night to loud applause and cheers.
On receiving the supreme award, Olsen said: “For the past 40 plus years I have been helping those less fortunate in my community. If there was one wish I could have, it would be that I could have another 40 years to serve my community. It has been a pleasure. I thank you for this honour.”

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912 days ago

The price of butter

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you noticed how expensive butter is? In some places it is selling for $8.30.
Stuff is doing a story on butter and why it costs so much. Please tell us how much it costs at your supermarket/dairy and whether or not it is still on your shopping list.
Remember if you do not want your comments … View more
Have you noticed how expensive butter is? In some places it is selling for $8.30.
Stuff is doing a story on butter and why it costs so much. Please tell us how much it costs at your supermarket/dairy and whether or not it is still on your shopping list.
Remember if you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.
Contact Bill Hickman on bill.hickman@stuff.co.nz

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910 days ago

Hutt Homed - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Hutt Homed

Our House of the Week this week is a peaceful and warm family home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms in Waterloo. For sale through Shane Brockelbank at Professionals, you can take a better look in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Hutt Homed to … View more
Our House of the Week this week is a peaceful and warm family home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms in Waterloo. For sale through Shane Brockelbank at Professionals, you can take a better look in today's edition of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Hutt Homed to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in Hutt Homed.

Distribution & Delivery:
Hutt Homed gets inserted into The Hutt News every Thursday, and is delivered to 42,423 homes in the Hutt area.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie on 021 973 105 or cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez on 021 501 913 or niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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910 days ago

Want to go shopping without leaving your couch?

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!

PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether … View more
NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!

PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether you're buying electronics, appliances, smartphones or watches, hair straighteners or any other everyday household or office product – find the best prices on PriceMe.

Make it your first stop, not an afterthought Neighbours!

Plus, you don’t need to leave the house! Shopping made simple, just how we like it.
Visit us

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912 days ago

80% off Insulation and a Heat Pump*

Energy Smart

Did you know that having adequate Insulation is one of the best ways to make your home warmer and drier?

The Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant covers 80% of the cost to install ceiling and underfloor Insulation, as well as a Heat Pump to eligible homes*!

Energy Smart is one of the leading providers … View more
Did you know that having adequate Insulation is one of the best ways to make your home warmer and drier?

The Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant covers 80% of the cost to install ceiling and underfloor Insulation, as well as a Heat Pump to eligible homes*!

Energy Smart is one of the leading providers of the Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant and want to help as many homes as possible become warmer and drier.

You can visit our Warmer Kiwi Homes webpage or give our team a call on 0800 777 111 to check if your home is eligible and book a free in-home assessment!

*Terms and Conditions apply
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913 days ago

Does your business need a better broadband plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View more
Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free to use website that will help you compare NZ broadband retailers that supply businesses just like yours!

NZ Compare is here to help Kiwi businesses find the right plan, the right provider, the right fit. Go visit Business Compare now!

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923 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) -… View more
This week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - a very brief surprise encounter yesterday on the path beside the Waimanu Lagoon in Waikanae. Bird #72 in 2022."

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916 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and text from Louise Thomas.
"Swans in the winter air, A white perfection have" - W. H. Auden (he obviously never met a real swan, probably just admired them from a distance, and never actually had one in his face insisting on sharing his lunch).
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Henley … View more
Words and text from Louise Thomas.
"Swans in the winter air, A white perfection have" - W. H. Auden (he obviously never met a real swan, probably just admired them from a distance, and never actually had one in his face insisting on sharing his lunch).
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Henley Lake in Masterton - nobody has written a poem about this guy. Interesting aside - I read "Stop all the Clocks" at my father's funeral many years ago, it is still one of my favourites. Knowledge of swans aside, Auden was a genius. Bird #78 in 2022."

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915 days ago

Pet of the Day: Fajita from Petone

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We have not had many photos lately so I am repeating this popular image from Victoria London.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family." The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our … View more
We have not had many photos lately so I am repeating this popular image from Victoria London.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family." The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our little prince and our world revolves around him and he knows it lol."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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915 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Waikanae Beach is the place to find our House of the Week this week. If you're after a beach house with year long indoor-outdoor living, this is the one for you. For sale through Della Randall, read all about it in today's edition of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
View more
Waikanae Beach is the place to find our House of the Week this week. If you're after a beach house with year long indoor-outdoor living, this is the one for you. For sale through Della Randall, read all about it in today's edition of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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915 days ago

Household furniture and whitewate

Sharon from Wainuiomata

Hi all, I'm helping a friend sell her household furniture and all white ware, as she is moving overseas. If you are interested, please ask a question and I will let you know if she has some. The items are bedroom furniture, dining table and chairs, 2 seater couch, 2 ridges, washing machine, … View moreHi all, I'm helping a friend sell her household furniture and all white ware, as she is moving overseas. If you are interested, please ask a question and I will let you know if she has some. The items are bedroom furniture, dining table and chairs, 2 seater couch, 2 ridges, washing machine, drier and others. Just ask and I can let you know.

Negotiable

915 days ago

80% off Insulation and a Heat Pump

Energy Smart

Is your home eligible for 80% off Insulation and a Heat Pump?

There are still a huge number of homes in the Wellington region that haven’t taken advantage of getting 80% off Insulation or a Heat Pump through the Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant!*

EnergySmart is one of the leading providers of the … View more
Is your home eligible for 80% off Insulation and a Heat Pump?

There are still a huge number of homes in the Wellington region that haven’t taken advantage of getting 80% off Insulation or a Heat Pump through the Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant!*

EnergySmart is one of the leading providers of the Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant and want to help as many homes as possible become warmer and drier before the winter season. 

You can visit our Warmer Kiwi Homes webpage or give our team a call on 0800 777 111 to check if your home is eligible and book a free in-home assessment! 
 
*Terms and conditions apply.
Find out more

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917 days ago

The bucket is back!

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The missing bucket from Cuba St’s famous fountain is back, minus the gold spray paint and dragon.
For the past seven months the bucket fountain has been missing a yellow bucket, after it was stolen in the night and repainted.
But now it is back and we would love t hear what your about the … View more
The missing bucket from Cuba St’s famous fountain is back, minus the gold spray paint and dragon.
For the past seven months the bucket fountain has been missing a yellow bucket, after it was stolen in the night and repainted.
But now it is back and we would love t hear what your about the fountain. Is it really something we are all proud of or is it time find something more interesting

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917 days ago

I'm a new business seeking some Short Notice help!

Ren from Wainuiomata

Kia ora whanau, I'm looking for some Short Notice help in 2 forms. One required to take photos of items to be listed for sale & listing. One required to help with yard work (chainsawing trees, clearing scrub, chopping wood). Would anyone be interested? Located in Wainuiomata & hours … View moreKia ora whanau, I'm looking for some Short Notice help in 2 forms. One required to take photos of items to be listed for sale & listing. One required to help with yard work (chainsawing trees, clearing scrub, chopping wood). Would anyone be interested? Located in Wainuiomata & hours can be flexible to suit :)

916 days ago

Budget volunteers needed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Stuff's Wellington newsroom is looking for people to feature in our coverage of the budget. This is your chance to (possibly) be on page one of the Dominion Post. We are looking for households who are prepared to talk about their household budget (income and expenditure), plus how they vote.
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Stuff's Wellington newsroom is looking for people to feature in our coverage of the budget. This is your chance to (possibly) be on page one of the Dominion Post. We are looking for households who are prepared to talk about their household budget (income and expenditure), plus how they vote.
If that sounds like you please email justin.wong@stuff.co.nz

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